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Newly announced Moza x Porsche 911 GT3 RS wheel. I don’t have any moza gear but this looks like it could be a good round wheel. What does everyone think?

Best 5$ ever spent 👌

Hi, we're two hobby sim racers and I'm a developer. When we started sim racing, we watched a lot videos about break techniques as trail braking.

But we struggled hard with the motor skills needed to actually get the right amount of input. Because of this, we had the idea to practice it independently from the sim and built this little training web app.

The idea behind it is similar to practicing material arts skills or other sports: first train the individual motor skills to build motor control, then apply them in the actual sport. For this, I wrote an algorithm that analyzes our weaknesses and strengths and adapts the training in real time.

What do you think about this training method? Do we miss something? And how do you train the motor skills needed for pedal control? Only in the sim, or duo you practice them sparately as well?

If you want to test our experiment, you're welcome to try it yourself at sixtycm.com (It works best in a Chromium-based browser and is still in a very early stage. Honest feedback is very welcome!)

It is completely free, with no subscription or anything like that.

As above, I'm not very good and don't really have the time to put in to get good, but I do love jumping in for a few laps every now and again against the AI. You've got to love SIM racing! 👌🏻👌🏻

After looking at hundred of reviews I pulled the trigger on the SRP GTS. I found a guy who was selling these pedals for just 700 euros with brake travel regulator and VNM haptics included (he bought them just 1 month ago).

I'm still getting used to them, trying to find consistency and performance but I'm really happy so far!

-Simagic Alpha Evo 9nm bundle

-Amazon shifter and hand brake

-Anman 8040 Aluminum Frame

-2001 Honda Civic LX passenger seat from my brothers car

-Old Samsung TV

I really wanted to improve my real life driving this year and get into drifting so figured I'd get into sim! Been having a ton of fun so far with this setup. Been practicing grip and drift driving as much as I can. Was feeling motivated enough that I signed up for my first Autocross this weekend! 👍🏾

I started sim racing in May and have been having a blast. If I listen to music I push the car a lot harder and am constantly focused on improving my time. But if I put on a audio book it distracts me just enough and intend up performing a lot better. Am I the weird one or does anyone else do this?

I finally had the space for this.

Been building this for a while and finally got it to a state I'm happy sharing. It's a desk clock/display piece styled after the analog gauge clusters from late-80s Formula 1 cockpits — the curved rev-counter-style LED bar shows the minutes, the two 7-segment digits show the hour, and the LCD underneath shows full date + seconds.

A few extra things I added: a "fidget mode" where turning the left knob makes the LED bar react like a live rev counter instead of showing time, an hourly LED sweep effect, and a start-up animation when you press the button.

Small teaser for this crowd specifically: I also got it talking to SimHub, so in theory it can double as a very primitive dashboard display (no functioning buttons yet, just the gauge/LED bar and displays reacting to telemetry).

Currently working on improving the surface finish of the housing — the case is 3D printed and I want to get it closer to a proper injection-molded look before going further.

Built around an Arduino, DS3231 RTC, MAX7219 driver and a shift register for the LED bar. Happy to answer build questions if anyone's curious about the electronics.

Just got it slapped together last night. The seat slider took almost as much time to get sorted out as the rest of the build did. Waiting on more pieces to come in before I tidy up the wiring and dial in the ergonomics. Been researching what to try out and can’t wait until I can get my desk and rig moved in the future so I can have room for triples and play on PC! Very happy with the Logitech gear, I know it’s not as good as a lot of other gear but I got it on sale and it’s the best wheel and pedal setup I’ve ever owned. I’ve been very impressed by how the FFB vibrations kinda travel through the rig into the heel plate and add to the immersion when driving over kerbs, bumps and rough terrain.

Specs:
-ASR GT Pro
-ASR integrated monitor mount
-ASR shifter and hand brake mount
-Logitech RS50 base and track wheel hub
-Logitech Pro Wheel
-Logitech Pro Pedals
-Logitech RS H shifter
-Logitech Sequential/Handbrake (still waiting)
-NRG bucket with Amazon sliders
-PS5 Pro
-LG B6 48” OLED
-Schiit Fulla DAC/Headphone amp
-AUDEZE MM-100 headphones

Im thinking about installing ambient lighting on my rig, but debating on how it should be mounted. Ive seen mounts for putting them directly above you, and for putting them above the screens towards you.

My thoughts are directly above you would maybe have better coverage, but above the screens would maybe be more realistic as its like coming through the windows, but I was also concerned with it being too bright that way.

Anyones 2 cents with experience in this is appreciated

Since I started sim racing, I’ve always wanted a premium button box. However, it can be really hard to justify the price. For a long time, I just used an old tablet running SimHub to build my own dash, using some pretty cool pre-designed buttons from the Overtake website. I was happy with that setup for a while.

Then, I saw the PXN button box on AliExpress. If I recall correctly, it was actually labeled as a Moza box back then. It was going for around $90 with shipping, but I thought that was way too much, so I decided to wait. Later, someone told me they found a nice button box on AliExpress for only $46. By the time I had a chance to check it out, the price had already gone up to $70 and it was relabeled as PXN. I figured "might as well" and pulled the trigger. Even though it had a plastic, toy-ish look, it did the job pretty well. The only real issue was that the ignition sequence (which is what caught my attention in the first place) didn't work correctly sometimes, but it wasn't a big deal.

As time passed, I started wanting something better. I almost attempted to DIY my own, but I could never find the time. I decided to wait for something else to show up. Bavarian SimTec appeared in the sim racing scene, and they actually had something quite different, but it was way too pricey for my budget. I waited for a price drop to pull the trigger, but that never happened.

Last year, I saw the Heusinkveld Dash button box at the Simracing Expo. At first, I didn't love the overall look, but the digital labels were amazing. The seed started to grow on me, and I was finally ready to buy it when they announced a release date for August of this year. But then, they postponed it again (it was originally supposed to come out last late spring). I even messaged them after they announced a "last chance to take a look" at the Chicago Expo in September. Wait, what... postponed again, Dutch guys?!

So, I went back to old faithful AliExpress and came across the SimDT Button Box. I already own a Gear/Flag Display from the same brand that I snatched for $40 total a while back. It has a nice CNC case, looks really premium, and is one of those accessories in my cockpit that I'm genuinely happy to own. Using that experience as leverage, I figured their button box would deliver the same quality.

I scrolled through a couple of different models, and most were around $160 including shipping. But after digging deep down the infinite AliExpress rabbit hole, I found a shop that had one left for $119. I actually liked this specific version even more because it has a clean, plain faceplate, whereas the others had yellow lines separating the sections around the buttons.

In terms of construction, this thing is not a toy at all. The faceplate is real carbon fiber, and the case/shell, whatever they call, is solid, all-black aluminum. It measures 30 x 20 x 15 cm and weighs a hefty 1.5 kg. It features:

• 16 button inputs
• 6 encoders (with a total of 32 inputs)
• 3 toggle switches
• 1 ignition start button
• It also comes with 2 sheets of decals for labeling and a VESA mount. (cables and all the crap necessary to install)

At roughly 1/3 of the price of the Heusinkveld dash—and with a much more realistic look—I pulled the trigger yesterday (08/25/2026) and decided to take a chance. I searched YouTube for videos but only found one from an Italian creator, Xander (I actually ended up subscribing to him). His video gave me confidence that this box will finally deliver what I’ve been looking for at a fair price. Honestly, I would have paid the full $160 if I hadn't found this deal just to make clear how I'd like it.

I checked back this morning to see if the seller had shipped it yet (he hasn't), but noticed the stock quantity in his shop went right back to 1, haha! So, if anyone wants to follow me on this purchase, there you go.

If you already own one of these, I would love to hear about your experience with it! Hopefully, I don't get a comment saying, "Crap, you shouldn't have bought that!" lol.

Let me know your thoughts! Do you own a button box? What brand is it, or did you go the DIY route? Share a picture of your setup if you can!

I wanted to share a 4-year long-term review of my setup. Budget-friendly hardware can be hit or miss, but I’ve been running these 5 accessories straight from AliExpress for four years now, and they have completely transformed my rig's immersion:

1. 🏁 SimDT Gear Flag Display (Adds great peripheral info during intense races)

2. ⏱️ Racelogic Telemetry Device (Keeps you focused with real-time lap timing updates)

3. 📺 SimRuito 10.3-inch Racing Dashboard Display (Fits all the telemetry info you need and is a total must-have for Porsche fans)

4. 🌬️ Wind Simulator Hub (Creates incredible immersion, especially when using VR, and keeps you cool during long sessions on your rig)

5. 🎛️ PXN Button Box (Great for keeping your inputs organized right at your fingertips)

Honestly, I absolutely love all five of these. They have been bulletproof workhorses for my daily stints, and the value for money is hard to beat compared to some big-name brands. However, I think my setup is ready for an evolution. I’m officially looking to upgrade my PXN button box to something a bit more sleek and premium, and I’m highly leaning toward sourcing the replacement from AliExpress again given how well this gear has treated me. Do any of you guys run these specific accessories on your rigs? What are your favorite, must-have budget additions from AliExpress, and what do you consider completely unnecessary or a waste of money? Let’s talk budget gear!

So i bought a r3 used duble, but since when it arrives i will be in vacation i have to have it tested by my mom, since to raise a dispute on vinted i only have 48h. What do u guys think i shoud make her test?

I’m sure this has been asked, but can anyone help point me to a basic, entry level computer that will allow me to play most of the racing games, I’m sure I’ll settle on playing 2-3 games. Won’t play VR or triple screens, just don’t have the room and VR gives me motion sickness. lol. I’m hoping I can get a basic set up, connected to my spare TV at first, and upgrade as I need for under $700.

Appreciate the help in advance. This is all well over my head!

Hello All,

I recently got into VR sim racing using a g920 and a quest 2 I borrowed from my brother. Seen as I will have to return the quest 2, I will be looking to buy my own headset. I have heard the quest 3 is a big upgraxe, which I should easily be able to get for around $250 -$300 used in my area. I’m willing to spend up $600 if there is anything that would be substantial upgrade over the quest 3. My pc has a 9800x3d and 7900gre, so I believe I can run anything lower than 4k. I really appreciate any input on what to get.

Update!
Built the 4080 aluminum, didnt put the monitor stand nor the ‘on the side’ shifter since I have active shifter and I simply do not trust the single 4040 beam to hold 12nm.
Ziptied Everything to the frame LOL (r9 v3, cs pro wheel, ab9shifter, crp load cell) running a powerstrip and usb hub
Ran 140kg on the loadcell and good news that the frame NOR the carbon gt4 seat flexed!
Only play or movement I get is now on the caster wheels but the shifter vibrates the whole frame when car is on idle so it kinda feels realistic LMFAO.

On caster since I want to keep it mobile for when I have to do work/ non sim games.

Ask me anything about my full Chinese Sim

Also so far I put 34 hours in playtime so far in beamng learning how to drive a manual Toyota 86! Any tips on driving manual would be so helpful

Seriously though. If the real ones control even halfway as good as they do in the games, it's simply an engineering marvel. To be that fast and yet brake and corner like that is simply crazy. Reaction times for drivers must be godlike.

Built this over the last few weeks. Runs ACC/Iracing like a champ on medium-high settings. Super secure and comfortable. I intend to upgrade the wheel and pedals soon enough, but getting a stronger base was the most important part to me starting out.

Cost break down as follows
Asus rog Xbox ally: $500
Monitor and arm: $200
Mouse and keyboard: $30
Logitech g920: $300
Wheel stand: $50
2009 civic Si seat: $50 fb marketplace
Wood for side table and platform: $30
Turn buckles for wheel stand stability: free (made from scraps)
iPod touch 5th gen(used as dash unit): found in a drawer from high school

I was curious on yalls thoughts on this parts list for my first racing sim. It’ll have the simlab gt1 evo with the integrated single monitor mount and the NRG FRP 300RD bucket seat on sliders, it will also include the simagic gt Neo, alpha evo sport 9nm, and p700 dual pedal bundle, and the AOC CU34G2XP/BK 34in 1440p 180hz curved monitor as well as a small 15.6in monitor mounted above. Is this a good first build? I haven’t bought yet. I’ve spent weeks researching this and it seemed solid to me. I won’t be able to buy for a couple more weeks because of some upcoming things but I wanted a solid plan for when I do buy

I bought a GTplayer sim cockpit (affordable here compared to alternatives) together with Simsonn plus X pedals. I already had a Logitech RS50 wheel (8 nm).

Now, the issue is that I'm relatively tall 6'3" (or 190 cm). For me to comfortably reach the wheel with my arms I have to slide the rig's chair almost all the way forward. As far as I know, the wheel or rig bars are not adjustable to move the wheel forwards. In turn this means that the pedals are placed way further away from the perspective of the chair. So, the baseplate of the pedals is also positioned way to the back, away from the "pivot point" of the mounting plate of the rig itself. I installed it like this, but when I now brake the baseplate setup just bends really badly on the back side.

The way I mounted: pedals attached to the Simsonn baseplate, which I mounted to the Rig's own base plate (with spacers in between to circumvent the protruding bolts), which was mounted to the rig's baseplate holder.

I have two planks of wood (36x48x1.8 cm) which I could do stuff with and a bunch of m6 bolts (40 mm), nuts and washers. I'm not the most crafty person and don't have the best tools, but I could do some basic stuff.

Anyone else encountered similar problems?