8 iRacing Things I Do That You SHOULDN'T Do

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  • @eequalsawesome9907
    @eequalsawesome9907 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +127

    1. Spend $2000 on Iracing

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      $2000 is way too much. I've only spent $1700 keeping it frugal

    • @dannyx2737
      @dannyx2737 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂 😂

    • @TheLoucM
      @TheLoucM 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Better to spend that 2000$ on a simucube brake pedal!

    • @TalladegaLGB68
      @TalladegaLGB68 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I spend like 3500-3700$ 💀 the PC is not included

    • @TyeWills
      @TyeWills 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Still my cheapest hobby.

  • @ArturoDrives
    @ArturoDrives 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    The true gamer posture, the real reason that TV almost never shows in cars is because thats how all quick drivers are posed.

    • @Greadyyy
      @Greadyyy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😂true

  • @JustinSchuller
    @JustinSchuller 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Tip 1 is so true. When I was doing iRacing, I wasn't hunched over like you, but in an effort to get the most FoV I could, I was sitting as close to the wheel and monitor as I could manage. It was a really awkward seating position. If I was doing anything longer than an ARCA race, I was getting really severe lower back pain and it's hard to try and get better when all you can think about is pain. I wish I would've switched to a more comfortable seating position sooner.

    • @nickstarlingch
      @nickstarlingch 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I built a cockpit and got a Dodge Charger 2023 seat for $40, and it has better back support than my ~$350 Ergochair. It's so good for posture, I've mostly switched to using my cockpit instead of my desk for PC usage. Using a big 65" TV instead of monitors, and I angle it so I'm looking a little up at the TV to reduce the bit of "nerd neck" I've developed over years of gaming on handhelds. Doing some good.

  • @PhotonBread
    @PhotonBread 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    9 not practicing green flag pit stops. It’s all fun and games until you have to stop under green. Out lap and pit road speed could be the difference in winning and 10th

    • @Chader9
      @Chader9 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sure depends on the series and often luck... but when we do get those long runs it is sure nice to have at least 2 good practice rips into the pits at race pace and worn tires. Finding the right entry and hitting braking can make a HUGE difference in the heat of the moment. Easily break a great run down with loss of control, speeding penalty or overshooting pits from otherwise small mistakes.

  • @PolymerLad
    @PolymerLad 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As I moved over to oval from road, I kept your tire saving advice in mind. Without giving up too much time, I was able to get my first A-Fixed win at Darlington from having the most tire at the end of the race!

  • @Mr_jz_12
    @Mr_jz_12 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Bad habits, locking in my thumbs around the wheel. Good way to break a thumb (almost did it sim drifting and crashing).

  • @1xRacer
    @1xRacer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    my worst habit is not believing in myself, you can always improve!

  • @Wrilen_Speedy_Webb
    @Wrilen_Speedy_Webb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Good news: I'm getting better at ARCA and regaining iRating.

  • @GMetzo
    @GMetzo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    If your monitor is too low just grab a book or two and put it on top of it. Thats what i did woth a bad novel i hated lol.

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya I’ve been meaning to do it but I have to unplug some things to give me the room and my cord setup is an absolute travesty right now

  • @Sethsimracing
    @Sethsimracing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Me and Justin are very similar. He loves Pokemon and racing, I love Zelda and racing. :D Okay but on a serious note, these are very helpful tips! I do have good posture and desk setup for my racing which helps for sure. BTW Justin, you know there's this thing you can do: Stack some books on your desk, and put your monitor on top! Instant posture fix! 👍

  • @tylerwallace5839
    @tylerwallace5839 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the GL at the end of the Arca race tonight, just finished the race right after and won! Really appreciate the tip on getting through the corners at Nashville.

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome man glad i could help!

  • @duo293
    @duo293 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was a banger, AND I KNOW BANGERS

  • @chrisslater9514
    @chrisslater9514 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    im right there with you on the on throttle part, it is so hard for me to feel that first 40-50% of on throttle i feel like i have excellent control and feel for the top ~50% of the range but before that its a bit light switch-esque, ive thought about doing a new throttle shape to get more range out of that last end but u lose a lot of finesse on the top end

  • @AlexChilcutt
    @AlexChilcutt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No music was fine on this one. I don't think having some calm background music harms anything though. Even well below your mic levels, it avoids dead space which is good.

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I figured for this type of vid I’m constantly yapping so there’s no dead space

  • @johnnygreen37
    @johnnygreen37 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really think is time for someone to sponsor you with a good sim rig!! ;]
    thanks again for the cool video! keep it up

  • @mbgmadbull1141
    @mbgmadbull1141 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    so to fix tip 1 might I suggest you get in touch with a company like NLR or trak racer, I'm sure they have heard of you man and I'm sure they wouldn't mind sending you a rig.

  • @adarne64
    @adarne64 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im the same with the relative bar, I leave it on session best and rely on it so much!

  • @Falkirion
    @Falkirion 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I focus mainly on road so I've learnt to do without the relative bar. Got too distracting when learning the sim so I've learned how to do without it even when i race ovals.

  • @cactuscapper5567
    @cactuscapper5567 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Haven’t watched too much but I pegged you as a gen 4 guy. So fun

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's my favorite car but my hatred of yellows keeps me out of it

  • @raytem1
    @raytem1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Concerned too much on delta just like you. Sometimes i forget to open the delta and it leads to better understanding of the track or pace (smetimes too). The bad habit may be that some ppl are pretty inactive after big crash. No brake, no steer idk. They think they are over and that might be a reason of additional crashes. Another bad habit might be also about ppl making most casual pit strategies even if the car allows to change only 2 tires for example, or risk for less fuel (especially legends87).

  • @kavenmendes
    @kavenmendes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saving tires tip has given me consistently good finishes in bottom splits. Sub 2k cook their tires in the first half, and you just clean up at the end

  • @jmachee
    @jmachee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No music is fine. :) I didn't notice the lack until you asked. Great content, though, as always.

  • @Chader9
    @Chader9 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not really a "habit" but something I struggle with is the transition from practicing with comfort & good speed, only to get nervous in the race leading to overly tight driving well off my practice pace. Basic nerves and self-doubt issues to a degree where I need to just relax and roll with the race, but so hard to do sometimes despite recognizing the issue.

  • @zdrboyz
    @zdrboyz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    V3 that's not mounted to rig or ground :O
    I'm using aluminium U profile that goes under my chair wheels and screws to pedals, that way they don't tilt when you press them and you have just take care of them not sliding away from you, but as you have the wall behind them, it shouldn't be an issue.

  • @xXmannyXx401
    @xXmannyXx401 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Did you really save tires the best or end on the best tires?" -A really wise man

  • @JamesSheldonUnofficial
    @JamesSheldonUnofficial 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Not really a bad habit but i used to only use one hand to drive when i played dirt rally 2.0. And now when i use both hands my left is at 9 o clock like most people but my right hand is further up more at a 2 o clock position

  • @xXmannyXx401
    @xXmannyXx401 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes we love music in the videos

  • @OlliMeier19
    @OlliMeier19 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, we do like no music. I personally hate music in videos, where it is just there to fill the gaps of silence.

  • @dugthedog2863
    @dugthedog2863 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got iracing 2 weeks ago and i would say not looking up guides on the track and having the racing line on is probably hurting me

  • @cliffordallen613
    @cliffordallen613 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh snap I remember the voice from the why no one races iRacing formula a

  • @rosscrashtain
    @rosscrashtain 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One thing I do that I probably shouldn't is listen to music while driving practicing and occasionally qualy...
    ...But I will die on the hill that having the right song is worth half a tenth at least for me

  • @DieselWeasel
    @DieselWeasel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Referring to the Delta bar as a Relative is quite confusing. XD

  • @TheRacePig
    @TheRacePig 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lately I've been doing almost nothing but ringmeister, but I'll excuse it by saying there's a lot of different cars to drive and getting good there is a transferrable skill to other tracks. Let me enjoy my delusion.

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey as long as its fun!

    • @derekwbooker93
      @derekwbooker93 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love the Ringmeister series. I just wish I had as much fun on other series as much as the Ring, especially in a stock car.

  • @fostermatt80
    @fostermatt80 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You got me with relative thing. I have always called that the delta bar. Isn't the relative where the other drivers are relative to you?

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya youre prob right I always call it that for some reason idk why

  • @singpong7199
    @singpong7199 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, I've been into sim racing for 2 weeks now, and I'm loving it! I'm considering getting a VR setup.
    What would be the best VR headset for sim racing maybe in the range of $500 - $800?

  • @tydill1342
    @tydill1342 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've noticed that I have to be more aggressive when racing i let too many people by

  • @TJones95
    @TJones95 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should join GLR Arca on Thursdays. They’re doing Pro/Am splits now. First race this week.

  • @TBolt1
    @TBolt1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No music is fine if it makes it easier to hear you. I hate to be that guy, but you really ought to secure your pedals and other gear into a sim rig. It really helps with consistency, at least in road racing. And, it will save your body from poor posture, muscle strain, etc.

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a bunch of boxes stuffed behind my pedals now lmfaooo

  • @taylorbertrim7625
    @taylorbertrim7625 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks

  • @NASCAR_Junk
    @NASCAR_Junk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’ve been driving one handed since 2021, 5k iRating.
    Don’t do this lol

  • @andrewahern3730
    @andrewahern3730 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rubber left on the tires at the end of the race is as useful as the gas in the tank left over

  • @Bruhman6ft8
    @Bruhman6ft8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there a way to look at better opponents telemetry to get faster when reviewing race?

    • @stuie2112
      @stuie2112 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not in iRacing. Paid services like VRS, Coach Dave etc have telemetry you can use to compare as well as setups and driving tutorials. It costs a few bucks a month, but can help you get faster a lot easier and sooner by seeing exactly what you need to adjust in your driving be faster. Whether it's worth about 10 bucks a month to you depends on how much your time is worth to you, as well as alleviating any frustration of wondering why you hit a plateau where you're not making much improvement. I wouldn't be without it just purely for the time it saves getting up to speed. If I'm not running as fast as the pros, at least I can see why and what I need to work on, even if I don't have the time and skill to replicate it to that level.

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can do this in Garage 61 for anyone else on garage61 that makes their telemetry public. For instance mine is

    • @Bruhman6ft8
      @Bruhman6ft8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DJYeeJay uhhh, what''s garage 61?

  • @MaxMotorSports94
    @MaxMotorSports94 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brother is that a Portland xfinity shirt??

  • @chitholegaming
    @chitholegaming 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Legend

  • @ChillyBear39
    @ChillyBear39 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you have a FOV video planned? I'm interested to hear your thoughts.

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No because my FOV I don’t think is very good it’s just what I’ve always had it on

    • @ChillyBear39
      @ChillyBear39 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DJYeeJay thank you for the reply!

  • @yvovandoesburg3376
    @yvovandoesburg3376 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good day is dave cam still planning to get coaching from you?
    i would like to see it if it happens.
    i enjoyed the one with suellio

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I havent heard from him in a while, is he still running ovals?

    • @yvovandoesburg3376
      @yvovandoesburg3376 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DJYeeJay sometimes but not at the moment

  • @Double5Racing
    @Double5Racing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I keep trying to rejoin the discord, but it keeps saying the link is expired or smth

  • @KeithSeide-n2s
    @KeithSeide-n2s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    D'Amore Walk

  • @JamesSheldonUnofficial
    @JamesSheldonUnofficial 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Reddit posture

  • @eclark9965
    @eclark9965 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t understand why you don’t have a rig or haven’t upgraded with how seriously you take it. It makes no sense. Maybe you’re just frugal? You’ve got some revenue coming in
    It’s unfortunate for people coming up through the licenses have to contend with a bunch of sandbaggers in arca.
    I think new drivers would spend more time in arca if it wasn’t full of people that have been around for years. They would probably learn more. Would start out less discouraged.

    • @DJYeeJay
      @DJYeeJay  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use my office as a guest room when people come and if I put a rig in here there wouldnt be hardly any room. I'll have a rig eventually, or maybe not idk

  • @RedSliceGaming34
    @RedSliceGaming34 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dont drive like grandma got it

  • @eclark9965
    @eclark9965 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t understand why you don’t have a rig or haven’t upgraded with how seriously you take it. It makes no sense. Maybe you’re just frugal? You’ve got some revenue coming in

  • @andresarias1487
    @andresarias1487 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Jay, I've sent you a email and thought it was a good idea to let you know over here as well. I would love for you to see it. Thanks for the attention!

  • @iracingdriver9
    @iracingdriver9 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4th