Journal
Fit guides, cockpit setup notes and on-track drills from ProSimRacing.
Fit guide
How to check your rig’s extrusion before ordering a mount
Measure the rail, check the slot and compare the mounting hardware before you order.
Read the fit guide2026
A three-run drill for more consistent laps
Compare clean laps, median pace and time spread across three short runs to see whether one change made your driving more repeatable.
A reversible upgrade plan for a compact sim rig
Make one small cockpit change at a time, test it in the room you share and keep the hardware you need to go back.
A pre-race check after changing rig hardware
Verify the fasteners, cable clearances and control inputs after a hardware swap, then confirm your setup in a short practice run.
How to practice for a wet track in the sim
Run short wet-weather drills to compare braking points and lines, then adapt when grip or visibility changes across the session.
Setting up your mic for race radio
Find a mic position clear of the wheel and test push-to-talk from your driving position before the next team practice session.
Planning cockpit clearance for a future motion upgrade
Map moving and stationary parts, check the platform manual and leave room for screens, cables and access before you install motion.
Where to keep headsets, controllers and remotes
Give each accessory a spot that fits how you use it, keeps cords clear and makes the cockpit easier to get in and out of.
How to track down USB dropouts on a sim rig
Find the source of a wheel, pedal or button box disconnect by testing one USB cable, port or device at a time in a practice session.
How to set up a sim rig for two drivers
Save seat positions, pedal settings and button maps so two drivers can use the same cockpit without starting from scratch.
How to practice driving side by side
Use a two-driver practice session to rehearse corner entry, leave room through the exit and recognize when a pass is gone.
How to get back up to speed after a break
Return to your sim rig with a familiar car, a short practice run and a saved baseline you can use to track your progress.
2025
How to pack a sim racing rig for a move
Record your driving position, label cables and hardware, and break the rig into sections you can reassemble at the new place.
What to measure before ordering a sim rig accessory
Check the clamp, mounting face, device dimensions, and full range of motion before ordering an accessory for your sim cockpit.
Where that sim rig noise is coming from
Work through rattles, pedal knocks, and vibration one source at a time to make your home sim rig quieter without changing its fit.
Rehearse your first endurance stint
Practice a full endurance stint with race fuel, a timed pit entry, and a clear driver handoff before you join the starting grid.
Build a telemetry comparison you’ll use again
Set up a repeatable two-lap telemetry view with a few useful channels, a comparable baseline, and one question per session.
How to tell when force feedback is clipping
Use a familiar corner and your sim’s force meter, where available, to find settings that preserve detail under steering load.
How to track down movement in your pedal plate
Find out whether brake pressure moves the pedal, plate, frame, or seat before choosing how to secure your sim racing pedals.
What belongs on a sim racing tablet dash?
Build a tablet dash around the information you need at a glance, then check its position and usefulness from the driver’s seat.
Map a button box you can use at race pace
Give frequent race controls fixed positions and test your button box or Stream Deck layout in a solo session before race day.
Organize your rig for quick wheel swaps
Arrange several sim racing wheels by how often you use them and give each rim, cable, and control profile a consistent home.
How to practice brake release on corner entry
Practice the last part of braking in one familiar corner, then use a replay or pedal trace to see what changed at turn-in.
Which sim rig upgrade should come first?
Find the part of your sim rig that gets in your way most often and run a short test before deciding what to upgrade.
2024
Give your sim rig an end-of-season check
Inspect the mounts, cable runs, and controls on your sim rig, then save the settings you’ll want for the next racing season.
Lay out cockpit accessories around your sightline
Place a button box, phone, keyboard, and other sim rig accessories where you can use them and keep your view of the track clear.
Choose between one screen, triples, and VR
Compare a single monitor, triple monitors, and VR for sim racing by room size, side visibility, hardware load, and comfort.
Give your spare wheel a safe place to land
Compare a desk stand, rig mount, and wall mount for your spare sim racing wheel, and check clearance and quick-release fit.
Test one car setup change at a time
Save a baseline, isolate one adjustment, and compare short runs to see what a sim racing setup change actually does on track.
Race predictably in your first online race
Prepare for an online sim race by practicing starts, leaving room alongside other drivers, and learning how to rejoin safely.
Route your sim rig cables with room to move
Plan a passive cable route that keeps sim rig wiring off the floor while leaving room for moving controls and future swaps.
Build a practice session around one corner
Turn an open practice into a short sim racing drill with one corner, a repeatable cue, and a replay you can learn from.
Set your field of view on one monitor
Measure your screen and eye distance, set your sim’s field of view, then tune the cockpit camera from your normal driving seat.
Calibrate your brake for repeatable inputs
Set and test your sim racing brake input so it returns to zero cleanly and reaches full braking with a press you can repeat.
Set your seat and wheel reach
Adjust your sim racing seat, pedals, and steering wheel in order so you can brake firmly and steer without sliding forward.
2023
Plan the footprint of your first sim rig
Tape out a sim rig before you buy. Check seat travel, monitor clearance, cable access, and how you’ll get into the cockpit.
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