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Sensit Haptics MTC-P Extreme 2 Review

Haptics is one of those topics where you can quickly go the wrong way and get carried away. You buy a bass shaker kit, turn on half SimHub, crank up the intensity and think: this is it. Until, after two nights, you find that you mostly feel a lot, but understand little. That's the point where haptics [...]

New Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Rim GT3: New Steering Wheel For The ClubSport Universal Hub

Fanatec has announced a new addition within its modular steering wheel ecosystem: the Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Rim GT3. This is emphatically a wheel rim (rim/grips/spokes only), intended to be combined with existing Fanatec hubs and modules. The gist of this release is clear: Fanatec wants to give the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 and V2 for Xbox new momentum with an accessible GT3 shape that better fits [...]

Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally Review: Compact and Surprisingly Versatile

The Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally is one of those products that I have been looking forward to testing for a long time. Not just because it is one of the more popular Fanatec accessories, but mainly because it holds a promise that I rarely really see fulfilled: a single compact module that takes your steering wheel controls into multiple disciplines [...]

Trophi.ai Review: How AI Makes You Faster In Sim Racing

Trophi.ai - but sim racing coaching software in general - is increasingly mentioned as a serious training partner for sim racers who want to become faster and more consistent. The promise is clear: less guesswork, more focused analysis and a shorter learning curve. But in the end, sim racing is still about execution. Speed does not come from software, but from [...]

YourBuild.co.uk Review: Game PC Build For Sim Racing

Years ago, I started building my first PC myself. Without any real prior knowledge, but with a lot of curiosity. Comparing parts, building a gaming PC based on online advice and doing some BIOS tweaks here and there: it was all part of it. Fun at first, educational even. But fair is fair, it gave me [...]

Fanatec Lowers Prices Direct Drive Wheelbases to 30%

Fanatec has announced that it is structurally reducing the prices of its Direct Drive wheelbases. Following the recent introduction of the new Podium DD, which was already positioned significantly lower than the earlier Podium DD2, other Direct Drive models are now also getting cheaper. Depending on the model and region, price reductions range up to 30 [...]

Sim Lab Introduces S1 Enduro Bucket Seat

A good sim racing cockpit is not just about power, feedback and precision. The seating position is the basis of everything you do. The introduction of the Sim Lab S1 Enduro Bucket Seat GT Seat further sharpens that foundation, with a clear focus on comfort during long stints, without compromising stability and [...]

Sim Lab P1X Ultimate Review: Thoughtful Design and Maximum Stability

The Sim Lab P1X Ultimate is regarded by many sim racers as the absolute best when it comes to sim racing cockpits. A sort of end-all-be-all. Sim Lab has that reputation for a reason: the brand has long been known for superior build quality, smart simplicity and a well thought-out modular system that grows with you. But precisely at [...]

Brake Bias: Your Secret Weapon For Faster Lap Times

If you want to get better at sim racing, there is one setting on your car that has a huge impact on your performance: brake bias. Yet few sim racers really use this tool effectively. In this article, I will teach you step by step what brake bias is, how to apply it, and how you can [...]

Heusinkveld DisplayDash Unveiled: First Hands-On Impression Sim Formula Europe

Heusinkveld Engineering presented a new product at Sim Formula Europe in Maastricht that clearly goes beyond the classic buttonbox. The Heusinkveld DisplayDash combines physical controls with an integrated digital display, thus addressing a recognisable problem within sim racing: the lack of context to inputs. I saw the prototype at the [...]