Alright give me some more microcenter challenges and I’ll keep pumping these out for you guys 😂 Edit: I been reading all of your comments regarding sim setup upgrades and just wanted to say I appreciate you guys taking the time to give me advice! 🙏
Yo ed, u bought a decent wheel but theres 3 categories and u picked the worst one, there gear driven which u got, and the loudest and weakest, then theres belt driven which is smooth, good force feed back which is how realistic the wheel feels during it being used, and its not loud and quiet, then theres direct drive whuch is the best, most realistic u can get but its also the most expensive, U got the g923 which is probably the best gear driven wheel, but if u want a casual game play then its good enough but if you want to advance to belt driven i recomend the thrustmaster t300 rs gt The g923 isnt good for f1 racing I would also recommend carx drifting game, assetto corsa no hesi, and beamng
I'm someone who is very into aviation, I'm going to college to study aviation, and I've never seen a tech youtuber make the ultimate flight simulator setup so I'd like to see you attempt to build that Also love the videos including setup makeover, Great work
for the pedals moving around on the carpet. On the bottom of the pedals there is a spiky edge. Right below the spiky edge there is a button. If you press that button the spiky edge comes out which helps to grip onto carpet.
Until you get a proper cockpit here's what you can do for the pedals to keep them from moving around: Take a small piece of plywood (3/4" thick) mount the plywood to the back of the pedals, then take two short 2 x 4's and mount them to the bottom of the plywood (flush with the left and right side of the plywood). Make the 2 x 4 pieces long enough so that they will contact the wall. That way when you push the brake pedal the pedals won't move. That spiky strip on the bottom of the pedals isn't strong enough to hold the pedals in place.
Sim racing is really fun! The logitech wheel you just bought isn't the best, and i'll explain why. In sim racing, there are different types of ways the wheel generates the "force feedback", or the pushback/vibration in the wheel. The logitech one is gear driven* (thank you for correcting me), meaning the force feedback is very weak, at about 2 nm and will not be powerful enough to provide the best experience. On the other hand, direct drive wheels can generate more force feedback, are more accurate, and are just all around better. Another advantage to direct drive over the logitech one is the ability to change the wheel rim, so you can use for example a f1 style wheel or a drift wheel depending on what you are playing. A budget friendly direct drive wheel would be the Moza r5 bundle, or the Fanatec CSL DD bundle (who was recently aquired by corsair), which provide 5 nm, which still isn't the best, but will make a world of difference. On the higher end, there are companies like Simucube, which offer wheel bases that are top of the line, that offer more detail and a better experience. Hope this helps if you decide to buy more gear!
Actually the logitech is worse than a belt driven wheel, it is a gear driven wheel, so there are some little plastic cogs connencting the motor to the wheel rather than a belt. Over time the plastic tends to get worn out and create some play and making the wheel very noisy and rattly.
the g923 is a very basic entry level sim racing wheel and pedals along with the shifter. If you are just starting out, the logitech g923 is a great choice to buy if you don't really know a lot about sim racing and want to have fun while learning and eventually upgrade your setup to brands like moza or fanatec or even better sim racig companies. But they get more expensive (obviously) so getting that logitech was a smart choice if you just want to have a good wheel or experience sim racing and eventually upgrade.
I use mine for drifting and after a ton of tuning the wheel and I game settings, I now have a 1:1 IRL Car feel (proper feel to how my car actually feels) and I have an aftermarket wheel and adapter with modded pedals and shifter! Love it for my first Sim setup. Just need a cockpit and to figure out what I want my main monitor to be
As a IRL racing and sim racing driver, I appreciate that you've chosen high-quality beginner parts, such as a wheel with force feedback. This makes the driving experience compared to cheaper alternatives.Thank God you didnt cheap out cause that would have been a fast way to leave the niche For your next upgrade, I recommend investing in a cockpit first. Consider options from reputable brands like: Next Level Racing, Playseat, GT Omega, Sim-Lab, Trak Racer, Rseat, Sparco, or SimXperience. Once you have a solid cockpit setup, upgrade to a direct drive wheel, which offers superior performance compared to the gear-driven Logitech G923. Some brands for direct drive wheels include: Asetek, Fanatec, Simucube, Thrustmaster, Simagic, Moza Racing, VRS, and AccuForce. Additionally, you'll need a compatible steering wheel i recommend: Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simucube, Simagic, Moza Racing, Cube Controls, Ascher Racing,GSI. For pedals, I suggest brands like Fanatec, Heusinkveld, Thrustmaster, Simucube, Asetek, Simagic, Moza Racing, and HPP Simulation. This might be expensive however here's is my setup if you would like to copy: • Cockpit: Trak Racer TR160 MK4 • Wheel Base: Asetek Invicta • Steering Wheels: GSI Hyper P1 and GT-MAX32 • Pedals: Heusinkveld Ultimate • Shifter and Handbrake: Heusinkveld
@@Jojo_4G the wheel base no the wheel i think you can use the fanatec attachment for playstation and xbox the wheels im not really sure or u can use the wheel base from moza for xbox alone there is a way not a easy way to use the moza for playstation as well it might not be reliable for the shifter you can get one from moza or fanatec you can do your research im not sure if my shifter and handbrake will work on playstation/xbox
IDEA FOR A CHALLENGE: build a flight simulator setup, with an ultrawide in front of u, 2 smaller monitors to make 3/4 of a circle around u, and 1 or 2 monitors over head with all the needed equipment + those toggle switches for turning on ur pc remotely.
"I don't think racing is for me" .... plans next 5 upgrades 😂 my path was - Logitech wheel on desk - Logitech wheel on wheel stand (can bolt down the pedals) - Direct drive wheel on stand - direct drive wheel in cockpit.
@@Kr1shZF1 no its not its called the f-core and from the 3 videos from cube controls themselves they dont seem to come with a base but come with an atachable (and from what i seen an extra 70$) ball bearing quick release and it can be used with most wheelbases and with bluetooth with all wheelbases
next time you upgrade your sim setup chose MOZA setup, 18:11 the E-brake behind your back from moza but you probably don't need it, but while you upgade everything some day you need to upgrade a shifter, MOZA have magnetic one, wheel base chose betwen MOZA R9 or R12 that's mid price wheel base, pedals not that important but for the experience you can take Moza SR-P, you most likely don't need high end pedals.
wait you said pedals aren't important to upgrade? those might be the best first upgrades you can have after getting a rig if some upgrade makes you faster good pedals are it
@@Nickin503Trucks are a status symbol these days. They can be used to do much more and unless you own a business; you’re not towing anything that much to justify the purchase. Your comment reeks of immaturity.
Hey Ed! For the next step, definitely a cockpit, but maybe one that does not have monitor mounts so you can go for a VR setup instead. VR takes up less space, and is usually cheaper than a triple monitor setup. You can use the extra funds to put into getting a better quality cockpit. I recommend the BigScreen Beyond VR headset. Its tiny and high quality.
I like how MicroCenter pretty much just gave him all access to their store. Bruh walkin around in the back like he work there. 😅. We don't get that treatment over here. Everything in them cases is LOCKED...DOWN! He just casually opens their case and picks what he wants. That ish threw me off for a sec. 😂😂😂😂😂
Idk if the Tustin store is just chill like that but when I went as a regular joe, they had no quarrels with me walking around the back to look at all the case options! Amazing company and the Tustin location is definitely filled with great, kind, and knowledgeable staff 🫡
Try not to rely on racing line & braking overlay and learn to see the markers on the tracks (aka braking points) like the 50m marker on left side at 28:09. If you brake on that point, its a little too late to make it on the apex of that corner. Experiment on the braking points, if you didn't make it on your current lap, try to brake a little bit earlier on the next lap. Shift only when braking and accelerating, you really dont need to shift when turning. Downshift when you start to brake at the braking points, accelerate after you hit the apex of the corner and start to shift-up when you rev to limit rpm. Learn the track without the lane markers turned on. Learn the available settings you can do with your logitech wheel & pedals like how sensitive is the wheel when turning, brake pressure, brake bias, etc. When you feel there's a limitation with your current setup, then upgrade. Stick with what you have for now and learn from it. Don't splurge on more expensive gear until you feel limited by your current setup. Your stick shift would probably best work if you do rally racing (different kind of racing experience though).
I will say in the settings of acc you can change the angle for max turing radius, the gt cars irl use less angle, which should help with the turning and downshifting at the same time. And he brake being stiff, logitech puts a solid piece of rubber inside of the brake pedal cylinder, which you can remove with a bit of disassembly
With a cockpit, the pedals will not get away from your feet. Also the force needed to brake, in the driving position of a cockpit, is far less and feels a lot more natural. Maybe the settings on the wheel will help to turn it less (more turning angle) so the padds never leave your fingers while making turns.
The next step would be to learn how to play. LOL. I tried SIM driving last year it was alot of fun, i just didnt have enough time to dedicate to it. But seeing your setup and how much you created it for motivates me.
Also you need to fix that racing line,follow th arrows on track and when you hit yellow release accelerator and downshift and when you hit red you brake and then when you hit yellow again go slight throttle and start up shifting as soon as your in green go full throttle Keep practicing and you'll get there
Buy a 80/20 aluminium sim cockpit with a seat, simucube 2 pro wheelbase, any wheel you like (gsi, ascher racing, grid, etc), simucube active pedals, either 55" triple 4k monitor with high refresh rate, triple LG UltraGear 45" 45GS95QE-B 1440p monitors or a single Samsung 57" G95NC Odyssey Neo G9 240Hz monitor, buy monitor mounts that is separate and does not mount to the cockpit. Motion system if you want like a D-BOX GEN 5 4250I & a Pc with 7800x3d & rtx 4090. There is your highest end racing sim setup possible.
This is a 25-30k setup. I would never recommend this for a beginner no matter the budget they have available to them. it's overkill and very overwhelming to setup.
I personally have the Logitech combo with the shifter and I can say its a very good entry level start point to see weather you enjoy wheel racing, the DD Logitech combo would have been a much better choice but would have definitely broken your budget on the day.
Ed I watched your content 8 years ago and you inspired me to build my first gaming pc. I haven’t kept up with your channel for a while but I looked you up yesterday and see that you have a multi million dollar home, a cyber truck, a wife, and a daughter now. I’m happy for you bro and wish you all the best with more success inshallah. Keep killing it bro and take care of yourself!
Moza R5 or R3 will be much much better then Logitech wheels(except the PRO Wheels but so expensive) I upgraded my sim setup from Logitech G923 to Moza R5 and is night and day difference, so much more feel back and lot more settings to play with(Including steering angle, can change from 90-2700 degrees)
@@TechSource 1 more thing I forget to mention: MOZA steering is a direct drive wheel compair to Logitech gear driven wheel, is much quieter and smaller (The main reason I upgrade😆) Nevertheless, I would want to see you build a very cool/crazy sim setup in the future😄
watched this video while playing assetto corsa with the g923, and it's a great beginner sim bundle. ive had mine for about a year and ive never had any problems with it. though cable management can be tricky.
Dude went from “it’s not for me, I think I’ll stick to FPS” to “maybe a triples or a 49in ultrawide and a cockpit” Welcome to the community bro.. it’s about to get equally expensive and fun 👍🏾
If you are ever looking for a wheel I bought one off of Amazon for $150. It was an Xbox wheel. Personally it’s better than the others and than it comes with the wheel and paddles. You can shift with the paddle shifters really well. Have to go into the settings and r game difficulty. I just subscribed! Love your videos. Already watched like 10 of em. Keep up the work man!
Next step is definitely getting a better wheel like a fanatec direct drive wheel and a cockpit something like a next level racing f gt should do the job
I'd seriously consider watching a LOT of reviews. There will be so many recommendations in this thread it could be very confusing. Actually trying a rig setup would be a great way. Several setups. Personally, I have a Next Level Racing GT Elite aluminium profile rig matched to a Logitech G Pro wheel. Boosted Media, SimRacing 604, OC Racing, all good sites, but it won't be long before you can sort out who is giving reliable info. EDIT: I have a Sony VR2 virtual reality headset, and it is amazing, but Ed has a PC, so not compatible. Lots of reviews online for PC-based VR headsets.
hey edgar, you might not notice me but i have lots of sim racing knowledge. When you want to upgrade, get the following: moza r5 bundle, moza srp lite clutch, moza srp lite performance kit, moza es wheel, moza 12 inch round wheel mod, moza es formula mod, moza hgp shifter, moza hbp handbrake. that is a good mid- rance setup. after that go to the r9, and stop at the r12. and make sure shayla and olivia get to drive on it.
I have that exact case, bought it from that very microcenter too. It's honestly really good for the price highly recommend to anyone wanting something different from the major player brands.
@ScarWolveGaming I love playing american truck simulator I currently only play on mouse and keyboard because I don't have a pc of my own just yet I am working on getting one of my own but I go to a place here where I live to play it
I recommend you buy thrustmaster wheel, the logitech turns only 900 degrees and the most thrustmasters like the budget t150, t300 turns 1080. Its also quieter and has better feeling and a better motor, as well as better pedals. The 150 should be similar price to the logitech. There are other things better on a thrustmaster like the motor etc. but if you want to know more i recommend you watch a video.
I have a simracing rig and applied for the setupwars. :) If you sweat while driving, install a fan blowing at you. There are good looking tubes like in a real racecar. What you should know about simracing is - its a seperate hobby you need to invest time and do a lot of practice sessions before being competetive. Its not just about laptimes. Its about being consistent doing clean laps without crashing while other are putting you under pressure. And if its a teamrace (endurance race were you swap driver), the pressure is then even higher, because you dont want to mess up the race. Theres a lot to learn about physics how the car behaves and what happens based on your inputs.
Love this and how genuine is you reaction torch discovering a whole new experience in the sim world racing/driving! Definitely would love more content like this. Cheers.
I'm torn. This is a good setup for someone just starting or a gift for a kid. But as far as sim racing gear it's the lowest end and kinda sucks but nothing else can fall in that 350$ budget. I agree with other commenters that a Moza R5 bundle would be a significant upgrade at 500$. Too increase your consistency and comfort a frame is a must.( even just so the pedals don"t move). As far as immersion I would say that the mid to high range standard for monitors is an 49' ultrawide or triple 32's. 3 monitors is better than ultrawide but you introduce a certain difficulty in setting up in certain sim racing titles and you often need a dedicated stand alone triple monitors stand.
It requires a lot of time and passion to master racing simulation, basically, everything you do in a normal vehicle you should not do as a "racer", such as braking while turning. UltraWide is clearly not the best option if you want to go for something like you saw in the store, multiple monitors will always be the best option because you have way more range of view compared to any ultrawide monitor.
Logitech is a good starter set up, but I've had two and both broke within weeks of the warranty running out. I got many hours of fun while they lasted. Do yourself a favor just buy the rig in the store.
I recently built a racing sim but didn't want the Logitech or Thrustmaster since it's not Direct Drive... I ended up getting the Fanatec bundle with the 5nm power supply but I purchased an 8nm one from ali express for $30 CDN and a cheap shifter that is built better than others I've tried. I love it way better than the Logitech 923 setup my boy has. Less noise and way smoother. Then 8nm makes a big difference but the 5nm is still better than the other 2 brands. Edit: Playing my VR headset is way better than 39' Ultrawide. I suggest ppl try out Vr for sim racing.
Next step is a cockpit. Cockpits make the sim experience way more realistic, especially when you don’t need to worry about your pedals moving as they are bolted to the cockpit. After a cockpit and everything is bolted down you will improve you racing skill🫡.
You made a good choice wheel wise but I would of went with a Logitech g920 bc that and the shifter is the same price that you payed for the wheel and pedalsthen you could of gotten a hand break to but I respect the build
Hey Ed, I also have the Logitech G923 - a solid choice for starting out in sim racing, with 2.1 Nm of torque providing a decent experience. For your next upgrade, I’d highly recommend looking into Fanatec or Moza. They are among the best on the market. You should consider a direct drive wheel with torque ranging from 8 Nm of torque up to around 20 Nm of torque. Hope this helps!
if you have a problem with the brake being to stiff, then you can put a softer eraser inside instead of the stiff piece inside, just screw the brake pedal open with the two screws on it
Get thrustmaster equipment,a f1 wheel,change the steering deadzone so you wont have to let go while you turn(fyi,i think you were to calibrate the wheel so that as you turn you cross your arms but not totally let go of the wheel.... love from KENYA,been watching you since 2018
If you want a good budget wheel I'd recommend the moza r5 or the fanatec grand turismo bundle + you should watch yhe youtuber OC Racing he makes pretty good videos on simracing products,you can learn about sim racing and the best wheels that suits you
I love that you want to get into sim racing and I really want to see more but I think you do need some help: to start on a positive, you went for ACC which is a good sim, don't fall for the trap of iRacing, but then the driving is crazy and you're setup isn't it. For like 499 you could've gotten the cheapest Fanatec bundle which is the bundle I'd recommend, it has a direct drive motor so it will feel a lot more realistic, it has more power so more feedback which results in a better feel, the setup is a lot more solid compared to the overpriced Logitech bundle and I will warn you, this "toy" was stiff and strong for you but it will get a lot heavier 😅 I hope this helps, if you have questions I'd love to help the legendary TS❤
I think the next steps are getting a stand for the wheel and the paddles including a seat and then probably upgrading to 3 monitors. If you want to have a high-end setup the logitech wheel isn´t so nice but for beginners is it solid!
I use the clutch as the brake Ed, its not as stiff and gives you more room as I kept catching the pedals with my size 11s. I just leave shifting on automatic, as it takes a while to get used to the wheel. But once your used to it, theres no going back.
Imo, for someone who is really new or wants to dip their toes to sim racing I would recommend to just use controller first. 30 bucks controllers works surprisingly well and still a lot of fun. Then upgrades after making sure you really enjoy the hobby. Ideally it's when you maxed out the potential of the controller by getting a very fast lap but there's some who wants the immersive experience so yeah. At least not a lot of money wasted from buying a wheel if it turns out to be not the game for ya.
The G923 is essentially a slightly upgraded / newer G29 / G920 As far as internals go, still on the gears and only 2nm of torque. It just "vibrates" closer to real life.
I just got into sim racing and I went with a direct drive wheel from Moza. To the whole set up at micro center and built my own cockpit out of wood. Used a seat out of a car for it too .
the break pedal is stiff as normally, if you open up the pedal casing and look there is a black rubber/stopper inside the return spring remove this for much better and realistic breaking. honestly a game changer.
Love that you are trying to get into racing sim stuff, it takes practice and tuning though!! The G923 is a good starter wheel. Eventually you will want to upgrade from a belt drive system to a Direct Drive like the MOZA brand. It will help with the feedback of the wheel. Also you will want to look into inverting the pedals for a more realistic feel. Great video my guy!
If you take the pedals apart there’s a rubber block behind the brake pedal. I cut mine in half but you can take it out or buy harder/softer springs I’m pretty sure.
i would highly recommend that wheel because it comes with true force. and if you are looking into getting a stand or anything get one that can get folded away. they are a lot cheaper than a full metal sim cockpits. look into a next level racing gt lite seat, they can be adjusted and folded away very clean, and cheap for what they are.
Sim racing is really a learning experience. I've had my wheel for two years. Built an actual rig a year ago. I'm just now to the point I can compete online.
What i would recommend is to buy a Moza r5 wheel base and along with that you could get one wheel for F1 one regular wheel one trucking wheel and you could use them all with the singular Moza wheelbase.
Hey man, for that h pattern shifter in asseto corsa, you need to go into the settings and change it over to H pattern. You might even have to manually row through the gears under keybinds for it, but I think as far as I can remember you should just be able to change it over to H-pattern manual shifting
Hey sir i have been watching your video's for a while now and it's very fun and entertaining i have learned the basic of building a pc and i helped build a pc for my dad's friend and i appreciate your content very much❤
If you're playing games like f1 or Corsa , just use the clutch as a brake because the brake pedal it is hard to push , in other games where you can use the gear shifter use it as it is
Just wanted to add, a good sim to start off in if you want to play on console like PS5 specifically, would be Gran Turismo 7 you will easily be able to use your shifter in it. However since you’re on PC, regular Assetto Corsa will be best fit for your set up👍.
Alright give me some more microcenter challenges and I’ll keep pumping these out for you guys 😂
Edit: I been reading all of your comments regarding sim setup upgrades and just wanted to say I appreciate you guys taking the time to give me advice! 🙏
trade the g923 for a csl dd way better quality and feel for about 50 bucks more
Yo ed, u bought a decent wheel but theres 3 categories and u picked the worst one, there gear driven which u got, and the loudest and weakest, then theres belt driven which is smooth, good force feed back which is how realistic the wheel feels during it being used, and its not loud and quiet, then theres direct drive whuch is the best, most realistic u can get but its also the most expensive,
U got the g923 which is probably the best gear driven wheel, but if u want a casual game play then its good enough but if you want to advance to belt driven i recomend the thrustmaster t300 rs gt
The g923 isnt good for f1 racing
I would also recommend carx drifting game, assetto corsa no hesi, and beamng
I'm someone who is very into aviation, I'm going to college to study aviation, and I've never seen a tech youtuber make the ultimate flight simulator setup so I'd like to see you attempt to build that
Also love the videos including setup makeover, Great work
How about making a cyber truck themed PC in 1 hour
GO FOR MOZA SET UP
for the pedals moving around on the carpet. On the bottom of the pedals there is a spiky edge. Right below the spiky edge there is a button. If you press that button the spiky edge comes out which helps to grip onto carpet.
I didnt even see that! Thanks
@@TechSource damn, I never expected you to reply.
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Until you get a proper cockpit here's what you can do for the pedals to keep them from moving around: Take a small piece of plywood (3/4" thick) mount the plywood to the back of the pedals, then take two short 2 x 4's and mount them to the bottom of the plywood (flush with the left and right side of the plywood). Make the 2 x 4 pieces long enough so that they will contact the wall. That way when you push the brake pedal the pedals won't move. That spiky strip on the bottom of the pedals isn't strong enough to hold the pedals in place.
ive had these pedals for about 2 years now. and I did not know this lmao
Sim racing is really fun! The logitech wheel you just bought isn't the best, and i'll explain why. In sim racing, there are different types of ways the wheel generates the "force feedback", or the pushback/vibration in the wheel. The logitech one is gear driven* (thank you for correcting me), meaning the force feedback is very weak, at about 2 nm and will not be powerful enough to provide the best experience. On the other hand, direct drive wheels can generate more force feedback, are more accurate, and are just all around better. Another advantage to direct drive over the logitech one is the ability to change the wheel rim, so you can use for example a f1 style wheel or a drift wheel depending on what you are playing. A budget friendly direct drive wheel would be the Moza r5 bundle, or the Fanatec CSL DD bundle (who was recently aquired by corsair), which provide 5 nm, which still isn't the best, but will make a world of difference. On the higher end, there are companies like Simucube, which offer wheel bases that are top of the line, that offer more detail and a better experience. Hope this helps if you decide to buy more gear!
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Actually the logitech is worse than a belt driven wheel, it is a gear driven wheel, so there are some little plastic cogs connencting the motor to the wheel rather than a belt. Over time the plastic tends to get worn out and create some play and making the wheel very noisy and rattly.
so helpful, what would you recommend for the pedals and shifter
as a logitech wheel owner here it sucks ass now but when i was first starting it def got the job done but i am now looking at moza setups
g923 has haptic in it . its pretty sweet
the g923 is a very basic entry level sim racing wheel and pedals along with the shifter. If you are just starting out, the logitech g923 is a great choice to buy if you don't really know a lot about sim racing and want to have fun while learning and eventually upgrade your setup to brands like moza or fanatec or even better sim racig companies. But they get more expensive (obviously) so getting that logitech was a smart choice if you just want to have a good wheel or experience sim racing and eventually upgrade.
I use mine for drifting and after a ton of tuning the wheel and I game settings, I now have a 1:1 IRL Car feel (proper feel to how my car actually feels) and I have an aftermarket wheel and adapter with modded pedals and shifter! Love it for my first Sim setup. Just need a cockpit and to figure out what I want my main monitor to be
As a IRL racing and sim racing driver, I appreciate that you've chosen high-quality beginner parts, such as a wheel with force feedback. This makes the driving experience compared to cheaper alternatives.Thank God you didnt cheap out cause that would have been a fast way to leave the niche
For your next upgrade, I recommend investing in a cockpit first. Consider options from reputable brands like: Next Level Racing, Playseat, GT Omega, Sim-Lab, Trak Racer, Rseat, Sparco, or SimXperience.
Once you have a solid cockpit setup, upgrade to a direct drive wheel, which offers superior performance compared to the gear-driven Logitech G923. Some brands for direct drive wheels include: Asetek, Fanatec, Simucube, Thrustmaster, Simagic, Moza Racing, VRS, and AccuForce.
Additionally, you'll need a compatible steering wheel i recommend: Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simucube, Simagic, Moza Racing, Cube Controls, Ascher Racing,GSI.
For pedals, I suggest brands like Fanatec, Heusinkveld, Thrustmaster, Simucube, Asetek, Simagic, Moza Racing, and HPP Simulation.
This might be expensive however here's is my setup if you would like to copy:
• Cockpit: Trak Racer TR160 MK4
• Wheel Base: Asetek Invicta
• Steering Wheels: GSI Hyper P1 and GT-MAX32
• Pedals: Heusinkveld Ultimate
• Shifter and Handbrake: Heusinkveld
Is your setup compatible to ps5 or xbox?
@@Jojo_4G the wheel base no the wheel i think you can use the fanatec attachment for playstation and xbox the wheels im not really sure or u can use the wheel base from moza for xbox alone there is a way not a easy way to use the moza for playstation as well it might not be reliable for the shifter you can get one from moza or fanatec you can do your research im not sure if my shifter and handbrake will work on playstation/xbox
IDEA FOR A CHALLENGE: build a flight simulator setup, with an ultrawide in front of u, 2 smaller monitors to make 3/4 of a circle around u, and 1 or 2 monitors over head with all the needed equipment + those toggle switches for turning on ur pc remotely.
damn
i like this
Ohhh please i've been dreaming about this.
yeah id love to see this happen as well!
Yess
"I don't think racing is for me" .... plans next 5 upgrades 😂
my path was - Logitech wheel on desk - Logitech wheel on wheel stand (can bolt down the pedals) - Direct drive wheel on stand - direct drive wheel in cockpit.
what wheel base are you using?
wait till he realises those $500 wheels didnt include a base lol
That one comes with a built in base
@@Kr1shZF1 no its not its called the f-core and from the 3 videos from cube controls themselves they dont seem to come with a base but come with an atachable (and from what i seen an extra 70$) ball bearing quick release and it can be used with most wheelbases and with bluetooth with all wheelbases
@@not_smart_and_not_a_toy the Logitech comes with a built in base
@@Kr1shZF1 yea and the logitech was 350$
The 500$ wheel was the f-core witch is a wheel stand alone
next time you upgrade your sim setup chose MOZA setup, 18:11 the E-brake behind your back from moza but you probably don't need it, but while you upgade everything some day you need to upgrade a shifter, MOZA have magnetic one, wheel base chose betwen MOZA R9 or R12 that's mid price wheel base, pedals not that important but for the experience you can take Moza SR-P, you most likely don't need high end pedals.
wait you said pedals aren't important to upgrade? those might be the best first upgrades you can have after getting a rig if some upgrade makes you faster good pedals are it
@@vjollila96I mean pedal upgrade
Pedals are one of if not the most important upgrade, a load cell braking kit will improve your lap times like crazy if you're skilled
@@M_773 IF bro, IF
That cybertruck looks so menacing 😭
Unless you want something that actually functions as a truck/car
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The black is so good 😮💨
unless you need a truck. like to tow. or go off road . idk seems kinda gay
@@Nickin503Trucks are a status symbol these days. They can be used to do much more and unless you own a business; you’re not towing anything that much to justify the purchase. Your comment reeks of immaturity.
@@Nickin503 so now trucks are gay? what the fuck happened to society
Hey Ed! For the next step, definitely a cockpit, but maybe one that does not have monitor mounts so you can go for a VR setup instead. VR takes up less space, and is usually cheaper than a triple monitor setup. You can use the extra funds to put into getting a better quality cockpit. I recommend the BigScreen Beyond VR headset. Its tiny and high quality.
I like how MicroCenter pretty much just gave him all access to their store. Bruh walkin around in the back like he work there. 😅. We don't get that treatment over here. Everything in them cases is LOCKED...DOWN! He just casually opens their case and picks what he wants. That ish threw me off for a sec. 😂😂😂😂😂
Idk if the Tustin store is just chill like that but when I went as a regular joe, they had no quarrels with me walking around the back to look at all the case options! Amazing company and the Tustin location is definitely filled with great, kind, and knowledgeable staff 🫡
Yup his experience is not the regular experience.
I mean he just probably asked them to unlock and then filmed it
15:50 why did Ed also wave like he was leaving to the camera man 🤣🤣🤣
LOL
Try not to rely on racing line & braking overlay and learn to see the markers on the tracks (aka braking points) like the 50m marker on left side at 28:09. If you brake on that point, its a little too late to make it on the apex of that corner. Experiment on the braking points, if you didn't make it on your current lap, try to brake a little bit earlier on the next lap. Shift only when braking and accelerating, you really dont need to shift when turning. Downshift when you start to brake at the braking points, accelerate after you hit the apex of the corner and start to shift-up when you rev to limit rpm. Learn the track without the lane markers turned on. Learn the available settings you can do with your logitech wheel & pedals like how sensitive is the wheel when turning, brake pressure, brake bias, etc. When you feel there's a limitation with your current setup, then upgrade. Stick with what you have for now and learn from it. Don't splurge on more expensive gear until you feel limited by your current setup. Your stick shift would probably best work if you do rally racing (different kind of racing experience though).
I will say in the settings of acc you can change the angle for max turing radius, the gt cars irl use less angle, which should help with the turning and downshifting at the same time. And he brake being stiff, logitech puts a solid piece of rubber inside of the brake pedal cylinder, which you can remove with a bit of disassembly
The sollid piece of rubber is only in the older g29 and g920. They newer g923 has a better brake pedal.
Blacked out Cybertruck + White Richard Mille bro is balling hard......damn.💸💸💸💯
With a cockpit, the pedals will not get away from your feet. Also the force needed to brake, in the driving position of a cockpit, is far less and feels a lot more natural.
Maybe the settings on the wheel will help to turn it less (more turning angle) so the padds never leave your fingers while making turns.
The next step would be to learn how to play. LOL. I tried SIM driving last year it was alot of fun, i just didnt have enough time to dedicate to it. But seeing your setup and how much you created it for motivates me.
Also you need to fix that racing line,follow th arrows on track and when you hit yellow release accelerator and downshift and when you hit red you brake and then when you hit yellow again go slight throttle and start up shifting as soon as your in green go full throttle
Keep practicing and you'll get there
Use the chicanes(the red and white sidewalk type things)they are very usefull
Micro Center and a racing sim in one video !! ED is spoiling us
Buy a 80/20 aluminium sim cockpit with a seat, simucube 2 pro wheelbase, any wheel you like (gsi, ascher racing, grid, etc), simucube active pedals, either 55" triple 4k monitor with high refresh rate, triple LG UltraGear 45" 45GS95QE-B 1440p monitors or a single Samsung 57" G95NC Odyssey Neo G9 240Hz monitor, buy monitor mounts that is separate and does not mount to the cockpit.
Motion system if you want like a D-BOX GEN 5 4250I & a Pc with 7800x3d & rtx 4090. There is your highest end racing sim setup possible.
This is a 25-30k setup. I would never recommend this for a beginner no matter the budget they have available to them. it's overkill and very overwhelming to setup.
I personally have the Logitech combo with the shifter and I can say its a very good entry level start point to see weather you enjoy wheel racing, the DD Logitech combo would have been a much better choice but would have definitely broken your budget on the day.
Instead of logitech wheel,u should get Thrust master t300 rs gt wheel,the thrustmaster t300 rsgt has better force feedback too.
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but isnt it more expendive?
it's for his future upgrades@@FrancisekT
@@FrancisekTnot by much
@@FrancisekT but money doesn't matter to him 😂
Ed I watched your content 8 years ago and you inspired me to build my first gaming pc. I haven’t kept up with your channel for a while but I looked you up yesterday and see that you have a multi million dollar home, a cyber truck, a wife, and a daughter now. I’m happy for you bro and wish you all the best with more success inshallah. Keep killing it bro and take care of yourself!
Moza R5 or R3 will be much much better then Logitech wheels(except the PRO Wheels but so expensive)
I upgraded my sim setup from Logitech G923 to Moza R5 and is night and day difference, so much more feel back and lot more settings to play with(Including steering angle, can change from 90-2700 degrees)
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@@TechSource 1 more thing I forget to mention: MOZA steering is a direct drive wheel compair to Logitech gear driven wheel, is much quieter and smaller (The main reason I upgrade😆)
Nevertheless, I would want to see you build a very cool/crazy sim setup in the future😄
watched this video while playing assetto corsa with the g923, and it's a great beginner sim bundle. ive had mine for about a year and ive never had any problems with it. though cable management can be tricky.
The best game to play with a sim racing setup is BeamNG drive. Best physics, best cars and a multiplayer mod. It’s like asseto corsa but realistic.
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@@TechSource Asetto corsa with better graphics mods, and custom skybox mods, is a game changer telljng you.
@@TechSourceAnd when you get good at it you should try iracing
beaming has more realistic damage physics but asseto corse has the most realistic driving physics out of any car sim
But the Corsa provide higher feedback and feel on Longitech wheel . I'm using from last five months.
Dude went from “it’s not for me, I think I’ll stick to FPS” to “maybe a triples or a 49in ultrawide and a cockpit”
Welcome to the community bro.. it’s about to get equally expensive and fun 👍🏾
If you are ever looking for a wheel I bought one off of Amazon for $150. It was an Xbox wheel. Personally it’s better than the others and than it comes with the wheel and paddles. You can shift with the paddle shifters really well. Have to go into the settings and r game difficulty. I just subscribed! Love your videos. Already watched like 10 of em. Keep up the work man!
There's nothing wrong with the Logitech wheels, but I would have gone with the Fanatec CSL Ready2Race bundle
LMAOO the Jaws theme song on the fan who recognized you. op edit 😂
Next step is definitely getting a better wheel like a fanatec direct drive wheel and a cockpit something like a next level racing f gt should do the job
I'd seriously consider watching a LOT of reviews. There will be so many recommendations in this thread it could be very confusing.
Actually trying a rig setup would be a great way. Several setups. Personally, I have a Next Level Racing GT Elite aluminium profile rig matched to a Logitech G Pro wheel.
Boosted Media, SimRacing 604, OC Racing, all good sites, but it won't be long before you can sort out who is giving reliable info.
EDIT: I have a Sony VR2 virtual reality headset, and it is amazing, but Ed has a PC, so not compatible. Lots of reviews online for PC-based VR headsets.
Definitely on the right track! Looking forward to your racing cockpit video next!
great video like always you should try American Truck or Euro Truck Simulator 2 to feel the whole experience good video 🏎🚛
@@Indirecto83 American Truck Simulator for me. All I play on PC
Theres literally something about your videos that i just love so much just brings me laughter and happiness ❤
0:02 sheesh 🔥🔥🔥🔥
hey edgar, you might not notice me but i have lots of sim racing knowledge. When you want to upgrade, get the following: moza r5 bundle, moza srp lite clutch, moza srp lite performance kit, moza es wheel, moza 12 inch round wheel mod, moza es formula mod, moza hgp shifter, moza hbp handbrake. that is a good mid- rance setup. after that go to the r9, and stop at the r12. and make sure shayla and olivia get to drive on it.
At 5:52 is a grown man all happy with his wife and kids grumpy lol
thats goals right there
@@_mikey2228 ya
I have that exact case, bought it from that very microcenter too. It's honestly really good for the price highly recommend to anyone wanting something different from the major player brands.
Sim Panel button box with CB, G29 steering wheel and padels, Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter and a knob. I play American Truck Simulator a lot on gaming PC.
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@@TechSource Shifter and Steering wheel have a software have to download make it work
@ScarWolveGaming I love playing american truck simulator I currently only play on mouse and keyboard because I don't have a pc of my own just yet I am working on getting one of my own but I go to a place here where I live to play it
I recommend you buy thrustmaster wheel, the logitech turns only 900 degrees and the most thrustmasters like the budget t150, t300 turns 1080. Its also quieter and has better feeling and a better motor, as well as better pedals. The 150 should be similar price to the logitech. There are other things better on a thrustmaster like the motor etc. but if you want to know more i recommend you watch a video.
that flashy thing on your wrist distract me and almost made me forget about the title is🤣
Every man will notice that thing
I have a simracing rig and applied for the setupwars. :)
If you sweat while driving, install a fan blowing at you. There are good looking tubes like in a real racecar.
What you should know about simracing is - its a seperate hobby you need to invest time and do a lot of practice sessions before being competetive. Its not just about laptimes. Its about being consistent doing clean laps without crashing while other are putting you under pressure. And if its a teamrace (endurance race were you swap driver), the pressure is then even higher, because you dont want to mess up the race.
Theres a lot to learn about physics how the car behaves and what happens based on your inputs.
26:21 the colors when its red you going way to fast
Love this and how genuine is you reaction torch discovering a whole new experience in the sim world racing/driving! Definitely would love more content like this.
Cheers.
In the pedals, there is a hard rubber that makes the brake pedal super hard to press. You take the bottom of the pedals off and take the stopper out.
I'm torn. This is a good setup for someone just starting or a gift for a kid. But as far as sim racing gear it's the lowest end and kinda sucks but nothing else can fall in that 350$ budget. I agree with other commenters that a Moza R5 bundle would be a significant upgrade at 500$. Too increase your consistency and comfort a frame is a must.( even just so the pedals don"t move). As far as immersion I would say that the mid to high range standard for monitors is an 49' ultrawide or triple 32's. 3 monitors is better than ultrawide but you introduce a certain difficulty in setting up in certain sim racing titles and you often need a dedicated stand alone triple monitors stand.
Yea moza r5 bundle is the new go to king
The cybertruck looks more like a rectangular garbage can with that black 😂😂no offence to you
TS+MC is king!
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Tsmc actually makes cpus haha😂
Man I really want to see more racing sim in this channel. Kept coming back to this video
It requires a lot of time and passion to master racing simulation, basically, everything you do in a normal vehicle you should not do as a "racer", such as braking while turning. UltraWide is clearly not the best option if you want to go for something like you saw in the store, multiple monitors will always be the best option because you have way more range of view compared to any ultrawide monitor.
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bro i swear 21:43 is the best feeling ever, going home building everything you bought is just *chef's kiss*
try no hesi
I have been a subscriber for years haha the best TH-camr ever he was the reason I built my own pc rather then buying a pre built
Building a gaming rig and going with 7700x instead of 7800X3D, you lost me
It's like 150-200 dollars more expensive
6:10 it was like a horror movie
Tell me you drive a Tesla without telling me you drive a Tesla
12:38 😂😂😂😂I love the new editor let's keep em
Logitech is a good starter set up, but I've had two and both broke within weeks of the warranty running out. I got many hours of fun while they lasted. Do yourself a favor just buy the rig in the store.
bro really came out of no where and said "whatup" like damn tryna give that man a heartattack
I just got the same wheel. Just make sure you have a sturdy table to clamp it to. No beveled edge, for example. The 2 Nm is plenty strong.
I recently built a racing sim but didn't want the Logitech or Thrustmaster since it's not Direct Drive... I ended up getting the Fanatec bundle with the 5nm power supply but I purchased an 8nm one from ali express for $30 CDN and a cheap shifter that is built better than others I've tried.
I love it way better than the Logitech 923 setup my boy has. Less noise and way smoother. Then 8nm makes a big difference but the 5nm is still better than the other 2 brands.
Edit: Playing my VR headset is way better than 39' Ultrawide. I suggest ppl try out Vr for sim racing.
Welcome to the Sim Racing world Ed! Good to see you trying out some other things!
I've watched too much ltt recently, so my heartrate spiked when Ed was messing with the HAF500 on the shelf 😮💨
Next step is a cockpit. Cockpits make the sim experience way more realistic, especially when you don’t need to worry about your pedals moving as they are bolted to the cockpit. After a cockpit and everything is bolted down you will improve you racing skill🫡.
You made a good choice wheel wise but I would of went with a Logitech g920 bc that and the shifter is the same price that you payed for the wheel and pedalsthen you could of gotten a hand break to but I respect the build
The G920/923 is probably the best bang for buck you can get in a sim setup. Great purchase.
The fact that I have the same gear for my racing sim, it makes me happy to see Ed choosing the same gear!!
Hey Ed, I also have the Logitech G923 - a solid choice for starting out in sim racing, with 2.1 Nm of torque providing a decent experience. For your next upgrade, I’d highly recommend looking into Fanatec or Moza. They are among the best on the market. You should consider a direct drive wheel with torque ranging from 8 Nm of torque up to around 20 Nm of torque. Hope this helps!
if you have a problem with the brake being to stiff, then you can put a softer eraser inside instead of the stiff piece inside, just screw the brake pedal open with the two screws on it
Get thrustmaster equipment,a f1 wheel,change the steering deadzone so you wont have to let go while you turn(fyi,i think you were to calibrate the wheel so that as you turn you cross your arms but not totally let go of the wheel....
love from KENYA,been watching you since 2018
If you want a good budget wheel I'd recommend the moza r5 or the fanatec grand turismo bundle + you should watch yhe youtuber OC Racing he makes pretty good videos on simracing products,you can learn about sim racing and the best wheels that suits you
I love that you want to get into sim racing and I really want to see more but I think you do need some help: to start on a positive, you went for ACC which is a good sim, don't fall for the trap of iRacing, but then the driving is crazy and you're setup isn't it. For like 499 you could've gotten the cheapest Fanatec bundle which is the bundle I'd recommend, it has a direct drive motor so it will feel a lot more realistic, it has more power so more feedback which results in a better feel, the setup is a lot more solid compared to the overpriced Logitech bundle and I will warn you, this "toy" was stiff and strong for you but it will get a lot heavier 😅 I hope this helps, if you have questions I'd love to help the legendary TS❤
I think the next steps are getting a stand for the wheel and the paddles including a seat and then probably upgrading to 3 monitors. If you want to have a high-end setup the logitech wheel isn´t so nice but for beginners is it solid!
I use the clutch as the brake Ed, its not as stiff and gives you more room as I kept catching the pedals with my size 11s. I just leave shifting on automatic, as it takes a while to get used to the wheel. But once your used to it, theres no going back.
Imo, for someone who is really new or wants to dip their toes to sim racing I would recommend to just use controller first. 30 bucks controllers works surprisingly well and still a lot of fun. Then upgrades after making sure you really enjoy the hobby. Ideally it's when you maxed out the potential of the controller by getting a very fast lap but there's some who wants the immersive experience so yeah. At least not a lot of money wasted from buying a wheel if it turns out to be not the game for ya.
The G923 is essentially a slightly upgraded / newer G29 / G920
As far as internals go, still on the gears and only 2nm of torque. It just "vibrates" closer to real life.
I just got into sim racing and I went with a direct drive wheel from Moza. To the whole set up at micro center and built my own cockpit out of wood. Used a seat out of a car for it too .
the break pedal is stiff as normally, if you open up the pedal casing and look there is a black rubber/stopper inside the return spring remove this for much better and realistic breaking. honestly a game changer.
Love that you are trying to get into racing sim stuff, it takes practice and tuning though!! The G923 is a good starter wheel. Eventually you will want to upgrade from a belt drive system to a Direct Drive like the MOZA brand. It will help with the feedback of the wheel. Also you will want to look into inverting the pedals for a more realistic feel.
Great video my guy!
NY jaw dropped! 😮 impressive, cyber truck on another level too 😮💨🔥
If you take the pedals apart there’s a rubber block behind the brake pedal. I cut mine in half but you can take it out or buy harder/softer springs I’m pretty sure.
21:21 anyone know what backpack that is? cant for the life of me decipher that name
watch the line it helps a lot. the color change will help you stay at top speed and know when to slow down etc
I'm using the g923 for a year, if you do the set-up in game for the weal properly it will give you a decent experience ,nice video!
Honestly u shouldve went with a thrustmaster T300 RS GT. In my opinion its higher quality.
Acc should detect the shifter you have to set it up
i would highly recommend that wheel because it comes with true force. and if you are looking into getting a stand or anything get one that can get folded away. they are a lot cheaper than a full metal sim cockpits. look into a next level racing gt lite seat, they can be adjusted and folded away very clean, and cheap for what they are.
and if you are looking to upgrade the wheel, i would suggest fanatec or moza racing. they are the high end sim racing company’s right now.
After my PC build is done, this is my next endeavor. Keep these up, at least until I finish my own set-up 😁
Sim racing is really a learning experience. I've had my wheel for two years. Built an actual rig a year ago. I'm just now to the point I can compete online.
What i would recommend is to buy a Moza r5 wheel base and along with that you could get one wheel for F1 one regular wheel one trucking wheel and you could use them all with the singular Moza wheelbase.
Hey man, for that h pattern shifter in asseto corsa, you need to go into the settings and change it over to H pattern. You might even have to manually row through the gears under keybinds for it, but I think as far as I can remember you should just be able to change it over to H-pattern manual shifting
Hey sir i have been watching your video's for a while now and it's very fun and entertaining i have learned the basic of building a pc and i helped build a pc for my dad's friend and i appreciate your content very much❤
bro is flexing his cyber truck
and now let's talk about his RM watch
And that Richard Mille Too💸💸💸
Too bad lots of problems with tesla cars
@@TheBlueBunnyKen his problem, not yours.
Flexing how to waste money.
For Monitors the most immersive is triple monitor but mot ultrawides just normal sise’d with a sim rig
If you're playing games like f1 or Corsa , just use the clutch as a brake because the brake pedal it is hard to push , in other games where you can use the gear shifter use it as it is
CYBERTRUCK LOOKING CLEAN 🔥🔥🔥
you’ve outdone yourself with this one, incredible!
Just wanted to add, a good sim to start off in if you want to play on console like PS5 specifically, would be Gran Turismo 7 you will easily be able to use your shifter in it. However since you’re on PC, regular Assetto Corsa will be best fit for your set up👍.