^{Full disclosure first: I run Simpatico Sim Shop, a sim racing reseller in Florida, and we just became the US distributor for Simgrade. Weigh what follows with that in mind.}

Boosted Media finally published their VX-PRO review this week after running the pedals on their rigs for about 18 months: Boosted Review

Uniquely, all three pedals use load cells, and the brake gets its stiffness range from springs on adjustable rails, with no elastomers involved. Tom and Will liked how consistent the threshold point on the two-stage brake is. They grouped it in the same class as the Heusinkveld Sprints, VNM, and VRS products, but rated it the best value. They were upfront about the downsides too, like how the tool-less retainers worked loose a couple of times during testing, the software is pretty basic, and the brake is rated to 90kg at the pedal face, so it may not be suited for the heaviest of brakers. They also weren't fans of the tilting heel rest or the side support..but I personally like the heel rests.

Until recently, the US market could only order direct from Finland with international shipping and import fees tacked on. Now that they have distribution stateside, there's free shipping and no tariffs, and warranty support from Simpatico.

If anyone has been running a set for a while, I'd like to hear how they've held up and what you think of them.

Hi, I’m in the Logitech eco system and it will be the first 3rd party gear I’ll buy and I don’t want to loose my gold dr and my time so I need advice.

I can get a Cube Controls Phœnix or a Ascher Racing Artura Sport for 500€. They both look like brand new with everything in the box.

It will be paired with a Logitech Pro base, I mainly play LMU, don’t need screen but I do like rev light, hate bad firmware and poor updates, scared by disconnecting device while racing, and finally I’ve got L size hands.

Which wheel gonna last me the next 10years ?

Best

Hi, I'm currently using a T300 RS GT with the original pedals. I'm getting more into sim racing and would like something with better resistance and adjustability, so I'm thinking about buying the Thrustmaster Raceline Pedals LTE. Has anyone used them and can compare them to the original T3PM set? PS5 + ACC. Thanks!

Here’s my current wooden sim, it sucks.
The steering wheel is too far, the pedals can’t be adjusted and the tv is blocked by the wheel.

I want to upgrade my frame entirely, my options are..
- build a better wooden frame
- purchase a “next level racing.” Folding sim and use it in-front of my basement movie theatre
- save up for a much better frame and seat

Please give me advice and products I could look into

I have a Dream Air and as many already said the confort of the facial interface is very bad, I saw there is a good alternative in the printable Zeeflyboy facial interface with pads from studio form, but I saw some info stating may be an issue with eye tracking, is this true?

Thanks

Ducky approved ✅

With F1 announcing the Rwanda deal this week, I wanted to share a side project I’ve been building for the last 3 days: an F1 sim that runs in your browser.

• 2026-style F1 car with ERS and active aero
• Fan-made Rwanda circuit (not the official layout, but a copy of the proposed renders)
• Keyboard, controller or steering wheel support

Play: khazp.github.io/librecorsa/
Code (public repo): https://github.com/KhazP/librecorsa

It’s a free, open-source non-commercial fan project. Some of the 3D models and mod assets I used are licensed for non-commercial use only. Still very WIP, so feedback is welcome!

So ive never had a sim racing setup before and am lookin into buying one and just want opinions on weather this is good, and if i should switch anything out. Im looking to do driftign + rally, and maybe some racing

MOZA R9 V3 299$ https://us.mozaracing.com/products/r9-wheelbase?utm_source=globalsite&utm_medium=geo_redirect

MOZA ESX 130$ https://us.mozaracing.com/products/esx-steering-wheel?variant=50638945288494&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic

SIMSON Plus pedals ~200$ https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/SIMSONN-Plus-Pro-Stainless-Steel-Pedals_1601408734738.html?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.41413.1.28a86e88Fwpnjr

SIMSON HS Pro Shifter ~100$ https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Simsonn-HS-Pro-Racing-Simulation-Joystick_1601671322843.html?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.41413.64.56f611032jQkRx

New little add on arrived today, this thing is great…

Hi everyone!

I’m designing a button box for PC simracing in Fusion 360, and I’d love some honest feedback before I start buying components and building the first working prototype.

The images are AI-assisted concept visuals based on my CAD design. The electronics and firmware still need to be developed and tested.

The planned features are:

• 20 freely assignable buttons in a 4-column × 5-row layout.
• Individually controlled RGB lighting with clear keycap symbols.
• Hotswappable low-profile switches.
• 4 rotary encoders with push-button functions, potentially for brake bias, TC, ABS and engine mapping.
• A 5″ VoCore telemetry display, positioned above the buttons at a 20° angle.
• One USB-C connection for power and data.
• SimHub integration.

The idea is to combine telemetry and physical controls in a compact unit with a clean layout. The symbols and dashboard shown are examples.

A few things I’d really like your thoughts on:

1. Would a combined display and button box be useful in your setup?
2. Does the button/rotary layout make sense? What would you change or add?
3. How would you want to mount it to your rig?
4. Assuming the finished product works reliably, what price range would you consider reasonable?

I’m exploring whether this could eventually become a product. For now, it’s a personal development project at the concept stage.

Thanks — criticism and suggestions are both welcome!

Based on my current experience, VRS has worse customer support than Trakracer. I'd heard so many good things about the company so I really didn't think I'd have this issue when I decided to purchase the DFP15 last year.

Their customer support is so slow... I respond to their questions via email and then don't hear anything for 3 weeks. It's turned into the slowest conversation ever. They don't have a UK phoneline and don't respond on discord.

At this point I'm going to end up raising a formal complaint to see if that has any effect. Does anyone have any suggestions for other routes I can try?

Been getting more into sim racing lately and it’s kinda crazy how much there is to learn 😭
Between finding the right setup and actually getting consistent on track there’s always something to work on.
For the more experienced guys here what’s one thing you wish someone had told you when you started?

Could be anything from racecraft to gear to avoiding stupid mistakes

Curious to hear your takes.

had this problem for a while but i could still play trough just the UI. Now i havent played in some weeks and i can't get in through the UI either. Let AI help me, tried everything, nothing worked. Deleted the game and now i can't install it again because of this. i feel like it's some easy small fix but i have no idea what it is. anyone who has experience with this? Thanks in advance.

I have a quick question. I have just bid 255 EUR for this T300 RS with a Wheelbase Pro V2, and TLC pedals. The stand also has a mount for an eventual shifter. Is this a good deal today? The items were unboxed but unused.

I have never done simracing, although I love driving, and always wanted to give it a shot. I just want some opinions before paying for the bid. 255 EUR comes to roundabout 290 USD if I remember correctly.

I found one on their website, and I want to know if its worth it. I drive a lot of endurances so if it overheats or has problems like that its not for me. My old wheel is a thrustmaster tmx which wasnt at 100% ffb so I dont think strenght will be a issue

See SS. The wheels are different but they cost the same when buying stand alone.

Could I buy the pedal bundle, then sell the pedals to someone? As I don't need them. Or would they ONLY work with the simagic base? I couldn't find this info about connection type.

Hi everyone,

TLDR; I sold my old rig 3 years ago, i could buy it back but i am looking for a better wheel base. Max budget 500€. Moza R5 is the easy target bu am looking for other recommendations.

I need some of your specified information. A few years ago i was really in to sim racing and had build myself a rig containing of a TS-PC racer wheel, the T-LCM pedals and a shifter. I had some rims since i switch between formula racing, gt, rally and the truck/farmsims.

I got in a tight spot, moved and had no more room money so I sold it. Now i may have the possibility to buy my original setup back but i was already on the fence for maybe a better dd wheel etc.

I will be looking to buy second hand since money is stil tight with paying back student loans an the mortgage but i want to enjoy some of my free time again with a passion i had.

If i can get my old rig back that would be awesome but looking to the future I would probably start by replacing the wheel base.

That wheel direct drive wheel bases do you guys recommend? Right now i do not have a stand to attach to but that will be one of the upgrades too. I was thinking a foldable rig from next level racing or the sorts.

Like i said budget is tight so under €500 is the goal. What would you guys recommend. It is very easy to just go for the Moza R5 but i want to weigh in other options and maybe you guys have some better idea's or recommendations.

Thanks in advance and have a great weekend!

I currently have a Moza R5 wheelbase and Moza spr lite load cell pedals, I upgraded my wheel to the Simagic gt Neo last year and now I’m looking to upgrade the wheelbase and pedals. My budget is around £1000, I don’t need a clutch and I’m not too bothered about staying with one brand unless that’s the best option. I did try discord but didn’t get any response. Thanks :)

Following my last post on here I thought I’d upload a similar but longer version. There is little breaks in clouds allowing some sunlight in parts. I will do some different versions when I have some time this week.

Higher Quality Slow Mo Version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZroyipwbAM

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No specific brand or anything in mind, just suggest a whole setup I’m talking even down to the gloves, floor mat etc.

I’ve had an R3, sent it back. Had an R5 and sold it and now I’m looking for a complete setup which I’m not going to keep changing.

Literally throw any brands out there I don’t mind just something within £1200

Thank you in advance.

(By budget I mean MY actual budget not budget items 🤣👍🏼)

I’d like to install two bass shakers to my Seat. Initially, I had my eye on the Dayton BST-2, but these are almost too big. I’ve now settled on the Xcite, which – perhaps due to a different design – are smaller and considerably lighter.

Xcite xbs50-4:
50W, 17Hz–1kHz, 155N peak / 78N avg, Mms motor 225g, Rms 5kg/s, total 530g

or Xcite xbs25-4:
25W, 22Hz–1kHz, 93N peak / 37N avg, Mms motor 93g, Rms 2 kg/s, total 196 g

The technical specifications mean nothing to me; I have nothing to compare them with and AI is contradicting itself.

My seat is a sound chair with thin faux leather and an internal frame made of 15 mm plywood panels. I want to screw the shakers onto the wood on the outside, to the left and right of the seat (close to my butt).

For that reason, I prefer the smaller ones, but I’m unsure whether they’ll be powerful enough.

The effects I’ve envisaged are: gear shifts, wheel slip, kerbs and impacts. (I’d implement ABS and TC later using Pedal Haptics).

I hope someone here can contribute something or share a few thoughts. Many thanks!

Looking forward to see you if you are on site or on stream. :)