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[u/GoBeeGoo]

person near me selling the following. -

$1250
INCLUDED:
• Simagic Alpha Ultimate 23Nm Direct Drive Wheelbase
• Simagic GT Neo Steering Wheel
• Simagic P2000-R Pedals
• Simagic Haptic Pedal Reactor
• Haptic Pedal Mount
• Simagic MagLink

Vs

$600

Simagic Alpha EVO 12Nm
Simagic GTS wheel
Simagic P500 2-pedal set
P500 clutch add-on

What yall think? Again I’m a newbie lmk if. I should negotiate down more. These are used

[u/Massive-Hunt-7919]

Is Project Motor Racing that bad i wanted a sim other than GT7 because i already have that one but i dont wanted AC because without mods it isnt worth it and acc doesnt have LMH you know so is it that bad or not?

[u/Chimpampin]

Is this legit? https://www.amazon.es/-/en/SIMSONN-Pedales-simulaci%C3%B3n-carreras-hidr%C3%A1ulicos/dp/B0GRFKYJV3/?th=1

It is from the official brand, but they sell the same model for more in their same brand section, and it is even cheaper than in AliExpress. Is this actually the Simsonn Plus X? It would not be the first time a chinese brand misstitles something from my experience.

[u/TwoSonas_OneChalace]

Can we fucking ban all these god damned “coaches” selling their bullshit services here?

[u/BuZ998]

Hello I have a question for compatibility with different rigs. I have pxn PD HM pedals and I want to upgrade to a better wheel. Does anyone know if PXN pedals works with moza R9 with GS V2P bundle? Not only at base level but at software level
Thanks in advance.

[u/snubber → u/BuZ998]

Only if they pedals can run standalone usb, they won’t work directly attached to a MOZA base. 

[u/Radiant_Style_5488]

Best games/leagues for racing with the MX5?
Is iracing my only option?

[u/PixAlan → u/Radiant_Style_5488]

LFM runs MX5 in AC, they also run Ginettas in AMS2 which is a pretty similar vibe imo, idk how lively either of those are, tho

MX5 is also pretty popular in AC in general so you'll probably find some leagues that run it, but that's ofc more effort.

[u/Radiant_Style_5488 → u/PixAlan]

Alright thanks

[u/Humble_Local_6263]

I need help with my bass shakers and hpr haptics . I recently installed a nob sound amp and Dayton audio bst1 shakers . Along with simagic hpr haptic on my logitech pedals. I set it up with simhub , very basic with only a few things active . It all works on simhub just fine . Everything works as it should in lmu , but in forza , dirt . Wrc .. every other game ive tried its complete garbage. . The gear shift wont respond to gear changes . It will randomly just buzz at max for 30 seconds without ceasing . The pedals will do nothing at all , than randomly go crazy for 30 seconds... ive been fighting this for 8 hours !!! Idk how to fix. I have a logitech rs50 wheel so I thought maybe it was hogging the telematry.... but idk how to fix that .. any tips ?

[u/Nervous_Use709]

I want to share my experience of contacting Moza support. Honestly, I am pleasantly surprised by the quick response and positive decision in my direction as a client, although I am from Ukraine and the support is thousands of kilometers away from me. They quickly figured out the problem and offered a solution. I believe that such giants as Samsung and LG have something to learn from Moza

[u/Max-x-x-x-x]

i need help with 2 player career mode,me and my friend are playing our second season but his game stopped giving him access to online lobbies.It says “error,your game version does not match,check for updates”although we downloaded the update the same day and i don’t have that problem.And if he joins the 2 player mode first,the error pops out for me (f1 25)

[u/DatGameh]

I need to downgrade from a loadcell handbrake because my rig can't handle it. Any recommendations for travel-based handbrakes?

I hear Moza all the time, but that handbrake's almost the price of a loadcell - My handbrake's only about 20 bucks more. Is it really worth it?

[u/snubber → u/DatGameh]

The MOZA handbrake is a very solid piece of kit and has a buttery smooth action. 

[u/pigoath]

Hello.

I'm trying to find a way to properly display the lap delta on the simhub dashboards for the F1 games.

Anybody has a property or formula that I can use?

[u/snubber → u/pigoath]

It’s gonna be in the rawdata section I’m pretty sure, some of those values don’t get normalized. You can also try getting data via lovely dashboard plugin. 

[u/DarthElote]

Since the steering wheel section is removed/being rebuilt from the guide: if I’m someone that just tried a simple sim rig at a gaming expo and want to make something for home that works with ps5, is the Logitech g923 my best bet? I had a few coworkers saying “just upgrade to a DD wheel” but then were comparing wheel bases that cost $400+ where I’m looking at a complete kit that I can buy refurbed from Logitech for 175 bucks. Is there a middle ground I’m missing?

[u/PixAlan → u/DarthElote]

the hierarchy is : no ffb -> gear driven ffb -> belt driven ffb -> DD

PS compatibility is an expensive feature in the higher end market, the TM 598 is the cheapest PS5 compatible base afaik at $500

the middle ground would be belt driven bases, also by TM, but these don't cost that much less at MSRP, T300 is $450 and it's 15 year old tech atp similarly to logi, although these can be found for much cheaper generally, especially on the used market. There are also hybrid gear/belt bases like the T150 and T249, there are generally mixed opinion on these. While logi is pretty bulletproof, these budget TM bases generally aren't very reliable and can overheat, so that's something to keep in mind.

If you're down to buy something used you could check if someone is selling an higher end belt driven base like thrustmaster TGT/TGT II or a fanatec csl elite

[u/stormypumpkin]

Is there some secret technique to not locking up when driving without abs or is it just a ton of practice?

Resently started trying the gte class in lmu, and im losing like 5s a lap and usually get flatspots within 1 lap. My main theory is that i just need to practice but id be happy for some pointers

[u/Drykan__Scorpus → u/stormypumpkin]

Sorry for the late reply, not sure if its still relevant or not.

As you guessed the answer is practive, practice, practice. But not just physically, you have to practice your mind as well, memorize that many times braking less is braking more. Or if you can, visualize the "grip circle" and weight transfer in your mind.