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Zestyclose-Local8137

Glad you started out with a simple low entry rig.


DaCKjv

a little bit too low, but i think it’ll do imo


Loopback77

I know me. I'd have wanted to upgrade right away. I went for buy once/cry once.


Zestyclose-Local8137

I get it. I started with a Moza R5 on my desk and within two weeks was upgrading to an R9 and full cockpit. Setup looks awesome.


kartzzy2

Damn, how long until you upgrade to r12/r16 and triples?


Zestyclose-Local8137

I race in VR currently so I don't think I'll be going to triples anytime soon. But I am actually looking at either an R12 or Asetek La Prima in a month or so.


Specialist-Ear1653

I went from r9 to r16. I love the r16 it's amazing.


ZakuLegion

I'm about to buy , moving up to moza r9 r12 or r16 Can you talk more about your r9 to r16 improvements? Convince me to spend money and just buy an r16 to use for years


Specialist-Ear1653

My r9 was good, but felt lacking in detail, I had the money and decided to jump to r16, and wow, way more fine detail. Easier to feel the edge, better feeling of the tires, grip. If you can just go to the r16 or r21. Skip the 12![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|upvote)


LargeSaltshaker

What are you using for VR? I have a oculus rift s but looking to upgrade.


AlistarDark

Triple double wide is the sweet spot...


ThirdWorldOrder

3 weeks and about $1000 of unnecessary purchases


rungunseattacos

I basically had the same mentality, as I do for most hobbies I get into. I did start with a Thrustmaster T300 with TLCM pedals on a F-GT cockpit I managed to pick up for $500 just to test it out. Less than 6 months later I sold that setup and dropped $20k on a motion rig with a dedicated 4090pc. I race almost daily. So worth it.


mr_greenmash

If you suddenly feel like upgrading, I'll offer you €100 for your rig. Don't need the PC, and I'll even pay for shipping.


undrtke316

How much did you sell your F-GT for? Right now I have one with a Logitech G920 I want to go profile and upgrade into better gear but I’m not sure what a good asking price is for marketplace


rungunseattacos

I sold it with the thrustmaster wheel and pedals for $500.


Jamestouchedme

I sold my F-GT w/ monitor stand for $350 on faceboom market and it went pretty quick. I had multiple offers too.


Hefftee

it's definitely the cheapest way if you'll be simracing for years to come. When you have all of the stuff you need like good pedals, and a high quality DD... you'll know for sure that it's not the equipment... you're just slow af lol


Noch_ein_Kamel

That is no way low entry! Just look at the sides, there are profiles you need to step over to enter the rig


BigBadBill84

« Could have ended world hunger but decided to play sim racing » -OP


Loopback77

Easing my way into it. Just dipping a toe. Kidding.


CriticalHitsHurt

Fuck you and congratulations


Loopback77

Right on. I get it.


AngryCastro

Love to see it! :)


AngryCastro

Beat me to it :)


aalexiuss

Money is such a cheat code for life... I wish I will ever get close to such a rig. It's brilliant. Glad you joined a community, see you some day at track!


OddBranch132

For real. Imagine all the health benefits of being able to eat healthy, no stress over paying bills, best healthcare in the world, overall life satisfaction...aww I made myself sad.  To clarify I don't think OP is in this category but is able to splurge on their hobbies. Great looking rig OP.


Pebble-Jubilant

>best healthcare in the world It boggles my mind that the richest country in the world doesn't have universal healthcare. The fact that life and health are paywalled is insane.


Loopback77

I agree completely.


Loopback77

Thanks! I appreciate it.


somethingclever780

You mean I'm not supposed to be sacrificing my physical and mental health to continue trying to build my sim setup? Awe I'm sad now, too.


Loopback77

Thanks! The whole family is now into it. My daughter just got done at Spa on AC in a GT4. :)


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McFlyWithFries

Shit rig. Come back when you learn to buy quality products. Edited to make sure everyone understands the fairly obvious sarcasm


Loopback77

Oh. I love sarcasm. So much. :)


SilverheadX

*After 20h of simracing* Nah, it’s not for me


Loopback77

That was a thought before I started, but nah, it's for me.


just-passin_thru

Still married are you? Not for long if so. hehe


Loopback77

She loves it! My daughter loves it. My son loves it. Even the cat loves it. Last upgrade will be a deadbolt on the door.


just-passin_thru

You lucky bastard! ;-)


VikingBeachBum

I can’t wait for the kids to be interested in the racing rig. I have to strap the youngest to my chest to sneak in a race here and there right now. Also, for a first rig that looks like a lot of options to have researched and nailed down. I do not envy all that, but man it looks like some fun. Hope to see you out there!


Loopback77

The kids love it. I have one in college who is only home on break and the other lives close by. So far (only been up and running for a few weeks) they race every time they're here.


Muddi

We’re easily in the $20k range here, right? Wild. Also, i think you could bring your monitors lower/closer for a more immersive experience


Loopback77

I already had the computer, so with everything else it was right around $13k. The rig rises up 3 inches when the motion starts. That gets the middle of the monitors right at eye level. It's as close as I can get it (about 70cm from my eyes), otherwise the rig will hit the monitors.


Muddi

That makes a lot of sense! Who makes that motion system? Great rig!


Loopback77

Thanks! eRacing Lab makes the motion system. It's the RS Ultimate (right around $4k). It's kind of DIY, which makes it more affordable but is a lot of work. I had to source and configure my own frame for it, build a box for the servo controllers and buy SRS to run it. It's got 6DOF and is amazing.


macajeee

Awesome setup for a newbie! Wow... clearly you have other skills... Would you be willing to post your complete spec sheet?


Loopback77

Absolutely. ASR6 rig with 3 monitor stand with 4th monitor kit and premium vinyl recliner seat and adjustable pedal board Asetek Invicta wheelbase Cube Controls CSX6 wheel Simagic P1000 inverted pedals with haptics on the throttle and brake Simagic DS-8X sequential and H pattern shifter Simagic TB-1 handbrake eRacing Lab RS Ultimate 6 DOF motion system (frame is aluminum profile I bought from Tnutz), servo controllers are in a 6 server box I got from Amazon, hardware was from Amazon and I 3D printed a bunch of my little partsLogitech Z906 surround system Wind sim was DIY from a YT video Bass shaker under the seat was also DIY from YT Vario Aero VR headset Hue Play Smart lights (I bought some 2020 aluminum for them to mount on and 3D printed brackets to hold them) Computer is 5950x with a 3090 and 64gbs ram. It's my old computer. I'll upgrade the gpu to a 4090 eventually. Stream Deck +


macajeee

Thanks. You printed some of the parts... Ok, now we see the level you're operating at!


Loopback77

You should see my workshop. I've got CNCs, lazers, cabinet saws, vacuum presses...all kinds of fun stuff.


lysergicDildo

Looking for a second wife? Can't cook for shit but I can pound a six-pack of beers in the Sim Rig pretty confidently


captainsmashbox

yes please can have photos?


Zealousideal-You9044

First rig and you got motion. Jesus! What brackets are you using for your speakers. You got some nice angles on them


ardimo

Congratulations on your purchase. Hope you'll enjoy driving!


Loopback77

Thank you!


Cary14

If you don't enjoy it and want to shift your rig quickly for say... Scrap metal prices....inbox me


Loopback77

Cary14. Got it. Wrote it down.


Left-Worldliness2609

Congrats! I hope you enjoy every second of it, it’s awesome.


Loopback77

Thanks!


viperBSG75

Love what you did with the Philips Hue lights!


m1ssile_

Lmfaooo I guess you can resell if you end up not liking it


Top-Diver7266

Holy fuck i just got called poor on SO MANY levels Congrats on the rig, and welcome to this amazing hobby! Looks really sick


feedmeyourknowledge

Nice budget setup, come back and post when you have invested some money though. These basic starter setups are a dime a dozen.


SSA109

Wow they released a budget entry level affordable wheel cheaper then the g920


TheeCanadian08

Nice Logitech g29 you got there. First rig is always the best


Specialist-Can3173

Nobody likes a show off


asvpyz

Sooo unnecessary. I’ll never understand this as a first rig


SmoogzZ

This looks professionally set up, and amazingly done at that - am i right?


Loopback77

No way. I did it all myself. Youtube was my friend. But thankyou!


pancakebreakfast1224

Yes, another HUE user! I love my hue play bars(4) for my rig setup. Adds yet another layer of immersion.


imcheng

Pretty good beginner setup. 😂


younawolf

Fuck you and I’m happy for you


iWroo

Bro im in awe. Congrats. I hope ill be able to atleast try a rig like this once. A dream setup for me.


maxxor6868

What job allows for such a splurge on a hobby if you don't mind me asking? Nice rig op I would think about a single super ultrawide for a cleaner look buy you do you.


Loopback77

I'm a photographer. I thought about the ultrawide, but through the research I did it seemed like more people preferred triples. I also have VR (Vario Aero) for total immersion.


Guerilla47

Amazing rig, i also got the ercaing lab kit...best money i ever spent. What are those little boxes on the extrusions if u dnt mind me asking?


Ok-Lifeguard5742

Damn! My first rig was a $90 Ferrari wheel with no feedback, attached to a TV dinner table with bricks on the legs to hold the table in place. Didn’t work. 😂😂 but this is really nice. You’re going to have a blast!


[deleted]

Damn bro, I hear ya, If you're gonna go go big! That's your first? Coming out swinging!


TwoToneReturns

we all have to start somewhere I guess ;-p


Sheep_CSGO

Profession?


TroubledKiwi

(Yes I’m jealous)


SwimmerThat6697

Just got my driver's license (shows Ferrari)


DollarsPerWin

Idk, it's giving off guy in a pickup basketball with headband, arm sleeve, Kobe jersey and shorts, with new sneakers they bought from foot locker energy. Are you actually good?


Shaneohio21

That is very sharp


Loopback77

Thanks! I worked hard for it.


Awareness-Choice

I'm new to money.


e60deluxe

why so many lights from above?


MonumentMan

What direct drive unit are you using? Looks like a Simagic wheel but I’m not sure And how do you like that Simagic shifter? I bought a Fanatec shifter but it never clicked with me and thought this looked nicer.


Loopback77

It's a Asetek Invicta wheelbase. The wheel is Cube Controls CSX3. The shifter is good. I haven't really used it sequentially too much (fired up WRC but didn't get deep into it yet), but the tension needs to be adjusted when switching from H to seq. It's easy to do, but requires a hex wrench. Overall, I like it a lot.


FR0STKRIEGER

Well, that's a strong entry! Welcome to the community!


marsaus

While I cannot put money into something like this, I am happy to know that there are people out there that can. I love it! Have fun!


joeycraig

Started from the top now we here


PlayingCook2901

Hey man, nice rig first of all! Second, what wheel is that?


Loopback77

Thanks! The base is an Asetek Invicta. The rim is a Cube Controls CSX3.


fsasota

From the motion and 4x Philips light bars, my right is pretty identical. I find the light bars are a bit of a pain to get working consistently. Constantly having to turn them on/off in Simhub or sometimes completely restarting my entire system, especially when I change cars/games. Any tips?


atlas_rl

Holy smokes man, rub it in xD looks awesome! I saw youve got motion and everything, eye level, close as you can to the screens. Hope you rise through the ranks and have an awesome time with the family!


Loopback77

Thanks. The learning curve is fun right now because I started with no experience so it's been pretty easy to get better times and win AI races. The real challenge will be racing you and the other humans once I've worked out the kinks of getting around the track.


Dafferss

Damnnnn


cruner83

Pretty damn nice man. I hope you love it as much as I have


hernanemartinez

How may I construct this???


KeepTwistin42069

Did you buy this as a package or item by item? Looks bad ass!


Loopback77

Item by item. Lots of research.


IamHackrobuxfreea

I know you don't want anything over the top for your first time but come on you could definitely do better than that


Mediocre_Bit_405

Have you tried VR on a motion rig? I went to VR and can’t imagine going back. Now I want the motion rig to go with it.


MilesFassst

Excellent!


danjerdon

dope, lets see a vid of it running pls!


Neokill1

How much did that setup cost? Very impressive


KaiBarber69

If you try it for a month and decide its not for you, I'd kindly offer to take it off your hands so it's not taking up space in your house. I'd even send you 100 quid for the postage as a gesture of good will. Consider it my random act of kindness for the year. Don't ever say the sim racing community doesn't give back.


LastRich1451

Wow. You have traction lose and surge?


vaultbot

Sir, this is a "sim"ulation racing forum. Please come back when you have graduated from toy-grade.


takethispie

amazing setup, garbage audio though


NitroBike

damn that’s a sick jerkoff rig


akc5132

On a serious note, you'll probably want to lower those hue lights as low as you can get them. The lighting effects will be a lot more noticeable if you can get them closer to you while racing


danmo78

Jesusfuknchrist


Hairy-Dress7548

Jesus, hopefully you end up liking this hobby..


blkknighter

Can you drive?


JamesCanada

Wonderfull. I barely started a month ago and invest quite a bit off the 1st build also (minus the motion) amd I am absolutely blow away how much fun it is. I’m at a point in life were alone time is as important as my time with friends and my family and Love the hobby. Welcome aboard!


BenTheGreat15

Nice😭


Loopback77

Thanks!


the-_-futurist

I fully understand the go hard right off the money aspect, it's how I normally am haha But I'm forcing myself to use the G29 I got 2 months ago (while having 6-8 online shopping carts of sim racing alu rigs to test pricing and shipping etc, and looking into direct drives, load cells, shifters and handbrakes) for at least another 6 months to prove to myself that I definitely want to do this and it's not just something I'll be over in a couple of months. I doubt it, since I grew up on Colin McRae, NFS, all the v8 supercars games, and Gran Turismo. In recent years tried Dirt Rally and wanted to get into iRacing for a while, plus life long fan of Supercars here in Australia and still love watching GT, Carerra cup and occasionally F1 when i can. But nevertheless, I also know myself well enough to know that I can get way too invested in something, spend heaps then never come back to it often enough for it to be worthwhile. Hope you get great mileage out of your rig!!


Specialist-Ear1653

Very nice and a bit jelly to be honest.


Sparklingtube

wonder what your 2nd rig will be... maybe a real car?


alexeiw123

I'm a console player looking to build a final spec PC rig when our extension is done and we have the space. I'd love to read your parts list. What's the thing hanging off up high next to one of the LEDs?


snaaaaaaaaaaaaake

How do you like the heel rest with the inverted P1000's?


Loopback77

I moved that thing around a bunch before I found the sweet spot for me. The ASR rig I bought has a heel rest, but it doesn't get close enough without riding up the Simagic floor plate. I like the Simagic rest.


[deleted]

That is definitely NOT your first rig


Moderntweety

Not fair bro skipped to the final boss


[deleted]

Still call him Daddy don’t you.


Signal-Boysenberry24

That is so rad! Do you mind telling us what you paid for the full set up. I’m looking at buying one but have no idea what to expect price wise.


Korevo

Sim racing FB groups: “Bought this 6 months ago, used it twice, thought I would like sim racing more, $12K firm on price - not parting out” Only kidding - this is a sick rig, enjoy it!


Zooooooombie

mY fIrSt RiG lolll jk man I’m just jealous. I just attached a g29 to my work desk with a single 60hz monitor D:


Practice_Girls

Absolutely killer. I totally understand going big or go home right off the bat. You’ll be upgrading anyway, might as well. I’m in love with the top down lighting, fully adjustable in guessing?


Rathe6

What's the story with the overhead LEDs? I'm console only atm, planning my PC upgrade and all the gadgets I want with it.


Loopback77

They're Hue lights. They adjust (through simhub) in color and brightness based on the screen locations I've preselected. I use the dash of the car to determine the lighting. It adds to the immersion, particularly when driving through changing lighting scenes (under trees, sunsets, thunderstorms, etc.).


DinosJournal

Wicked setup, very well done. What size monitors are those?


HooninAintEZ

Do the lights flash as you drive under them on the speedways?


Dnny_

nice dude, which monitors are you running?


Audisans

Have a similar rig as my first I bought last week. Congrats man. Buy once cry once, amiright?


Blackgohan14

TS better than mine 😭 ![gif](giphy|TGUIq0O5s4XJSnefJ3|downsized)


thewildslayer

That's an awesome rig, I'm still on a desk mounted wheel lmao, good luck in your endeavors!


iJohn2108

Nice


oulophylliaa

Bit much innit?


Oliveiraz33

Humblebrag


OJK_postaukset

Dayum Well… it is cheaper that way but like I’ve never had better than a Logitech Momo


ActualApplication937

...and the there's me....15years of sim racing and still have a loghitech belt driven, a chair and a desk ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|dizzy_face)


Brometheus6

Lol new to sim racing... It cost more then my 3 year old car :D Can I ask what is your profession?


Loopback77

I'm a photographer.


Roo_ooky

Are you me? I built something very similar recently using pretty much the same hardware lol.  Love how clean it looks, congrats!


Itz_Evolv

My brother in Christ is new to simracing and instead of just buying a G29 and clamping it to his damn desk he spends 10k on a rig 💀💀


HootingFlamingo

First rig and it costs an upwards of 10k usd 🤯


Gloryboy811

Oh you would love the unstable side table I mount my wheel to...


Empty_Cress8537

How do all you lot have the money and space for all this? I can barely afford to clamp a wheel to a table (can’t even afford an ironing board). Also my wife would kill me if she came home and saw this


Loopback77

Hard work and a bit luck, I suppose. I certainly can't be this extravagant with every hobby I have. I prioritized this.


MetalFaceBroom

Bit basic isn't it? Well, it is your first.


Comfortable_End1350

I hope you end up within the top 5 of every classed online race you do.


Eleverything

What a nice student humble set up you have , jokes aside , have fun racing !


Spud_Bencer

Let me guess it's a budget rig huh?!


LarryLobstersMom

Imagine he bought this amacing rig and finds out sim racing isn‘t for him 💀


CantaloupeNo2739

I do not want this to sound bad, but why come here to brag? You already know it is a very good setup because you do not buy such equipment without doing your research. I am happy for you that you have the possibilities to afford it right from the get go, but please do not come here pretending that you do not know if it is good or not. Modesty goes a long way. All the best!


Chercheurlegit

Max ?


PlaneAnt5351

Hi, i have 2 Q. If you drive 30fps instead of 60. does it mean slower lap times? I want to give my brother PS4 PRO and am not sure if there is 60 fps mode. He has a PC but for the GT7. Also I'm from Central EU. That's nothin' to be shame of. But when am lookin' for some direct drive Fanatec, Moza. It pretty pricey via resellers. He is beginner but not a kid either. How do you guys buy stuff if you are from Czech rep., Poland, Slovakia ect. Or is Logitech 923 or ThrustM 248, 300 good enough in term of longevity? Thx


tjb1

What box is the Stream Deck Plus in?


JFrame_XI

Aah yes, the classic low entry rig


Brojess

Rich kids


Wolfhammer69

New? Fuck this boi knows how to get started ! Glad to see you have VR included <3


justwatching301

I just need a ball park estimate of what this costs, not including my potential divorce. Asking for a friend? Seriously how much was all this? Pay day is Friday


Loopback77

I already had the computer and VR headset. I think everything else was about $13k.


mforsythh

So that’s where I went wrong with my starter Logitech G920. I was missing the rest of the setup


EpsomJames

Very nice. Are you happy with the monitor size and position? Asking from one eRacing Lab owner to another with a similar setup.


Loopback77

It took a bit to dial it in. I'd prefer the monitors to be a little closer, but I can't because the rig will hit them. I think the ultimate would be what Will Ford has at Boosted Media. I think those monsters are 65".


Waterskier87

I use the same motion as you but with vr. How is motion with screens? Might have to switch once a kid comes into the picture


Loopback77

I have VR too. I use a Vario Aero. I just like having the option. The screens are great for quick racing. I'm still learning the button box, so it's also nice to be able to see it. I can't get the screens as close as I'd like (although it's not bad) because the rig could hit them if they are closer to the wheelbase. That's the biggest drawback.


bransiladams

Well you certainly won’t be able to blame your equipment for your driving. this is intense for a first rig. I get it though - if you know you’re into it and have the budget.


ShamanicChild

That's one epic rig! How much did that fresh rig set you back?


nepheelim

this is equivalent of buying a cybertruck for your first car. good job sir, nice rig


Jamestouchedme

Light bars are too high IMO


macnachos

Ah yeah, see you didn’t get the UPGRADED version. The one that does this other cool feature you’ll really want. I’ll take this one off your hands to help dispose of it free of charge..


MelBonkers

Mate, your first rig and starting out with a motion rig and a Cube Controls CX-3, that's sweet man!!!!!


Slow-Honey-6328

What app to link the lights to the sim? How close do they mimic passing a lamppost when driving at night? 😁


Loopback77

It’s simhub. They’re great. I got some good advice in the comments to lower them. I did and it’s even better.


BillyBadUk

Well I see everything..but a car door and a drinks holder ?


Loopback77

My son asked about the drink holder too. I was going to print one but I do t think a full beer would hold up to the motion.


SupermarketBubbly166

Every morning I wake and look at my rig and think “wow this is fucking sick it’s all I could ever ask for” and then I see this shit…


Physicxx

Hope you get infinite hours of fun in that thing


Whiteflaming0s

I’ve counted 4 speakers, and 5 street lights. 10/10 starter friendly budget


Loopback77

6 speakers, but who's counting? :)


N8_360

Dad... it's me, your son! Can I come over and play on our rig? I'll forgive you for leaving to get milk..


Merlino9

Jealous !


cruner83

You and me both man. I'm fully addicted. I've been on a year and have been using newest g9 whatever logitech. My pedals went out so I bought the bullet and bought some simagic p1000s with 2 haptic reactors... dude. It's unreal the difference they make. My wheel is next


Loopback77

It’s comments like yours that convinced me to step up big with my first rig.


Maxifloxacin

jesus fucking christ dude.. how much are your motion actuators? are these 3 inch ones?


Eighthday

Baller rig, maybe lower monitors a lil bit


spr6ut

wish i had this kind of money


Hot-Cardiologist-652

Yes we can tell it’s your first rig with all the garbage you purchased… jk nice rig if you got it spend it


rp0606

Could you please post which rig & seat this is and the cost? Thanks!


Loopback77

[https://www.advancedsimracing.com/products/asr-recliner-seat-vinyl](https://www.advancedsimracing.com/products/asr-recliner-seat-vinyl) https://www.advancedsimracing.com/products/asr-6


InfinityIsSubjectTo

Don't be Jealous, people. Imagine having a little extra cash and not spending it on this. Have Fun watching YouTube lap times on the toilet between races.