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Currently very happy with my rig, it has been this way for almost a year and in that year I have saved up about 400 euros to use to upgrade later on, but that left me with the question what do I upgrade next?

Here are my specs currently:
- single Samsung g3 monitor
- fanatec csl dd 5 nm
- Simsonn plus x pedals (3 pedals)
- gx100 shifter
- Trakracer tr80: with gt bucket seat
- McLaren and round wheel

Here are some things I consider to upgrade
- save up some more for triples
- save some more for clubsport wheelbase 15nm
- some small additions like, Simube ddu500 dash, flag indicators, wheel wall mounts, keyboard tray

What should be my next upgrade?

I've made multiple posts asking about good entry wheels for beginners

i tried the g29 from my neighbor and i gotta say im so not comfortable with it, cant wait to get a dd wheel

i was gonna buy a cheap belt/gear driven wheel bundle that comes with a clutch pedal and a shifter (pxn v99 bundle) but turns out direct drive is much much much better and its a day and night difference

Then i came across the pxn v10 ultra but its base is just too big and not worth imo (ill be playing on my desk) and the button design is so weird

so my final decision was either the pxn vd4 or the moza r3/r5

I heard the pxn vd4 peaks up to 5Nm torque while the moza r3 peaks at 3.9Nm

the r5 will be a hassle to get cause its more expensive obviously but i can try to save up for it

im not experienced into simracing but i will be playing these games:
- Dirt Rally 2.0
- WRC
- Forza Horizon 6
- F1 25 or 24
- Assetto Corsa
- NFS Heat or UNBOUND
-BeamNG Drive
and will be willing to try new games

im a pc player and ill mount it on my desk
the pxn vd4 doesnt come with a desk clamp but i can buy one myself i guess

sorry if im bad at asking 😅
i live in saudi arabia and my currency is in SAR (1$ = 3.75 SAR)

EDIT: i wanna buy a clutch pedal and shifter and possibly a handbrake LATER.

Moza cs pro with Momo mod 78 350mm.

Mainly the protruding edges around the joysticks at the top are in the way, but I think the edge around the middle of the three buttons at the bottom is also slightly in the way.

What do I do?

Posting this here because I’d like to thank everyone who’s imparted their wisdom in this sub (and other sim racing subs) as I’ve likely read it and put it to good use. I still need to make some adjustments as I just got it setup but they couldn’t wait to try it. My aim was to build them something they could grow into long term and (ideally) they can use this setup well into their teen years though I’ll probably upgrade to a stiffer chassis for them once they get a little taller. They’re both motorsport obsessed (F1 & IMSA) so I’m hoping this gets plenty of use for years to come.
Learned a few things in this process and I’ll now be taking that into the construction of my own rig.

Thanks again, y’all.

Chassis - NLR GTLite Junior
Wheelbase - Moza R12
Rim - Moza ESX
Pedals - Moza CRP2

I’m pretty sure some of you remember me for my old rig, well now that’s gone and I finally have something that is actually ergonomic. Went from my crusty R5 and srp lites to a R16 Ultra (Yes it released early in China) paired with my KS pro and FSR1 and Crp2 pedals.

Hello, everyone. I am just starting simulators and have no intentions of taking it seriously (participating in important races, being part of the team, etc.), just to spend good time and have fun. Wanted to ask if this is a good enough deal? I am not looking for some magical pedals, just as always, want to buy something that wont need upgrade (or replacement) after. Thank you.

Following this post How it started - How it's going (Minimalist Edition) I wanted to share my current upgrade, accompanied by a picture of my starting point in October 2025, the state around May 2026 und my current setup in August 2026.

Feel free to ask me anything!

- Simlab P1X Ultimate
- Simlab Integrated Vario Monitor Mount
- Simlab S1 Enduro GT Seat (+ Sliders)
- Simlab PC Shelf
- Simlab Sim Floor
- SAMSUNG Odyssey G5 C34G55TWWP (34 Inch Curved)
- Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)
- Fanatec Formula 2.5 Wheel
- Fanatec CSL Pedals with Loadcell
- BoxOne Racing Buttonbox
- Fans: 2xArctic 4K Server Fans with 3D Printed Fittings (no Wind Simulation, since I want to set the Fanspeed myself while driving and also after)

As someone who doesn't have the budget for a button box, I was happy to realise that the numerical keypad hack works, but how to mount it?

I realised that a cheap car phone holder might (and did) work.

And then I realised that windows mouse keys software can map the mouse to it for ease of navigation.

Just a heads up if you haven't seen it yet. Keychron Nape Pro is a handy option if you are low on space and need a few extra programmable buttons.

I had been looking for a trackball like this for ages.

Flick me a message if you want a link to the printable mount.

Hey everyone, wanted to share my new setup. I had a solid rig before, but over time I realized there were a few things I just didn't like about it. So I sold it off and built this one from scratch, keeping what I learned in mind. My main goal this time was purely competitive iRacing, not so much immersion. Just pure performance, comfort, and zero clutter.

Here is the gear list:

• Simucube 3 Pro
• 2x Simucube Active Ultimate pedals,
• Sensit haptics seat
• Simlabs P1X Pro
• 3x Asus 32" 4K woled monitors
• Bavarian Simtech Delta Pro
• Genelec G Two speakers + KEF KC62 sub

I did a few things a bit differently this time around:

First off, I really like the p1x pro. I dig the casted aluminum parts like the rounded corners and the vario mount brackets. However, I skipped the casted feet that come with the P1X Pro. They feel super bulky and dated to me. I really like the low profile feet on newer setups like Spec and Sabrent, so I put on some basic furniture feet to get that look.

I also completely ditched the side arm on the P1X Pro. I don't use DDU screens, button boxes, or anything like that. I printed a logitech k400 holder on the bottom right and that's all I need. Removing the side arm made it streamlined and easier to get in and out of when friends are over. Looks slick too.

For the monitors, I wanted the integrated Vario mount with the PC tucked on the back so the whole rig would basically just have one power cable running out of it. I heard all the nightmare stories about setting up the integrated triple mount, and I ignored them. Turns out everyone was right. It's a huge pain in the ass to dial in.

My biggest issue was the sheer weight of three 32" panels and trying to get them to perfect viewing distance. With the mount pushed all the way forward I was still 3.75" off and I needed a solution for that. But worse, once you get them set, the slightest bit of pressure on any side arm makes the whole assembly tilt forward because it relies purely on friction mounting. I was ready to give up and order a freestanding mount, but ended up solving the tilt and distance issues with some 3D printed parts.

I printed a bump stop (you can see it in the pics) so the monitor assembly physically can't tilt forward anymore, along with some vesa extension brackets for each monitor to get the viewing distance right. I also printed brackets for the Genelecs so I could angle them directly at my listening position. The angled uprights on the P1X Pro made designing all this a bit trickier, but once it was dialed in, the extra legroom and clean look seem worth it.

For cable management, on my old rig I tried wrapping everything in sleeves and pinning it to the extrusion, but honestly nothing beats a zip tie pulled tight. I printed some M6 T nut zip tie hooks and ran everything with those. I’d say cable management is about 90% done and I'm super happy with how tight it looks so far.

The PC is a small mATX build in a Lian Li B4, which fits great on the simlabs shelf behind the rig.

I got a lot of inspiration from builds on this sub while planning this out, so hopefully this helps or inspires someone else too. Huge shoutout to u/mcooper101 as well, I referenced your build a ton while putting this together!

im the mclaren behind him