MySimRig
— The Race Ready Blog · Vol. 4

Reviews, rig builds,
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The latest from the racing world and sim racing tips for racers of all levels. Published weekly. Opinions our own — never the brand's.

Your First DD Wheelbase? Your Desk Is Lying To You
Sim Racing June 24, 2026

Your First DD Wheelbase? Your Desk Is Lying To You

6 min Beginner By MySimRig Team Read article
Moza R5 Won't Work? Fix No FFB, Pedals & Mounting Fast

Moza R5 Won't Work? Fix No FFB, Pedals & Mounting Fast

4 min Beginner Read →
Sim Lab GT1 Evo vs. Treq One vs. Trak Racer TR80S: The Real Comparison

Sim Lab GT1 Evo vs. Treq One vs. Trak Racer TR80S: The Real Comparison

4 min Intermediate Read →
Your First Month in iRacing or ACC: A Survival Guide

Your First Month in iRacing or ACC: A Survival Guide

3 min Beginner Read →
Triple 27" vs 32" vs 49" Ultrawide: The Ultimate Desk Setup Showdown

Triple 27" vs 32" vs 49" Ultrawide: The Ultimate Desk Setup Showdown

5 min Intermediate Read →
Sim Racing on a Shoestring: The Best Gear Under €100/€200

Sim Racing on a Shoestring: The Best Gear Under €100/€200

4 min Beginner Read →
Best Sim Rigs for Small Spaces: Compact & Foldable Cockpit Reviews

Best Sim Rigs for Small Spaces: Compact & Foldable Cockpit Reviews

6 min Beginner Read →
Simagic Alpha Evo Pro Vibration & FFB Fix: A No-BS Guide

Simagic Alpha Evo Pro Vibration & FFB Fix: A No-BS Guide

6 min Intermediate Read →
From G29 to Direct Drive: Your No-Regrets Upgrade Path

From G29 to Direct Drive: Your No-Regrets Upgrade Path

4 min Beginner Read →
Sim Rig Audio: Why a Soundbar is Ruining Your Immersion

Sim Rig Audio: Why a Soundbar is Ruining Your Immersion

5 min Intermediate Read →
Stop the Wobble: How to Kill Flex in Your Aluminum Profile Rig

Stop the Wobble: How to Kill Flex in Your Aluminum Profile Rig

5 min Intermediate Read →
Complete Guide to DIY Sim Rig Building: From Aluminum to 3D Printing

Complete Guide to DIY Sim Rig Building: From Aluminum to 3D Printing

4 min Intermediate Read →
Stable & Affordable: The Best Budget Foldable Cockpits for DD Wheels

Stable & Affordable: The Best Budget Foldable Cockpits for DD Wheels

3 min Beginner Read →
The Ultimate Simsonn Pedals Setup & Mounting Guide

The Ultimate Simsonn Pedals Setup & Mounting Guide

4 min Intermediate Read →
Your Pedals Are Wrong: The Ultimate Guide to Sim Racing Pedal Setup

Your Pedals Are Wrong: The Ultimate Guide to Sim Racing Pedal Setup

5 min Beginner Read →
Portable Rig Showdown: DD Wheel & Load Cell Pedal Compatibility

Portable Rig Showdown: DD Wheel & Load Cell Pedal Compatibility

4 min Intermediate Read →
Is 5Nm Direct Drive Enough? The Unfiltered Truth for Beginners

Is 5Nm Direct Drive Enough? The Unfiltered Truth for Beginners

5 min Beginner Read →
Single Ultrawide, Triples, or VR? The Unfiltered Sim Racing Screen Guide

Single Ultrawide, Triples, or VR? The Unfiltered Sim Racing Screen Guide

4 min Intermediate Read →
The Best Cockpit for a 12-18Nm DD Wheel (Under €500)

The Best Cockpit for a 12-18Nm DD Wheel (Under €500)

4 min Intermediate Read →
Simagic P1000 vs Simsonn Pro X-Ultra vs Asetek: The €500 Pedal War

Simagic P1000 vs Simsonn Pro X-Ultra vs Asetek: The €500 Pedal War

5 min Intermediate Read →
Your DD Wheelbase Isn't Broken (Probably): Fixing Grainy FFB, Disconnects & Noise

Your DD Wheelbase Isn't Broken (Probably): Fixing Grainy FFB, Disconnects & Noise

5 min Intermediate Read →
Stop Sim Rig Back Pain: The Real Ergonomics Guide

Stop Sim Rig Back Pain: The Real Ergonomics Guide

5 min Beginner Read →
Console Compatibility for PC Sim Racing Gear: The Messy, Definitive Guide

Console Compatibility for PC Sim Racing Gear: The Messy, Definitive Guide

4 min Intermediate Read →
How to Set Up Triple Monitors for Sim Racing: The Real, Unfiltered Guide

How to Set Up Triple Monitors for Sim Racing: The Real, Unfiltered Guide

5 min Intermediate Read →
The Best Value Aluminum Profile Cockpit in 2026

The Best Value Aluminum Profile Cockpit in 2026

4 min Intermediate Read →
Moza Troubleshooting: Fix Rattling, Loose QR, Pedal Noise & Support Woes

Moza Troubleshooting: Fix Rattling, Loose QR, Pedal Noise & Support Woes

5 min Beginner Read →
Feel Your Brakes: The Complete Simhub Tactile Pedal Feedback Guide

Feel Your Brakes: The Complete Simhub Tactile Pedal Feedback Guide

6 min Intermediate Read →
Simagic vs. Moza vs. Fanatec vs. Simucube: Picking Your 2026 Ecosystem

Simagic vs. Moza vs. Fanatec vs. Simucube: Picking Your 2026 Ecosystem

5 min Intermediate Read →
DIY Sim Racing Hacks: Fix Cable Chaos, Mounting & Mods Yourself

DIY Sim Racing Hacks: Fix Cable Chaos, Mounting & Mods Yourself

4 min Intermediate Read →
Mounting a DD Wheelbase to a Lightweight Rig? Here's How to Kill the Flex.

Mounting a DD Wheelbase to a Lightweight Rig? Here's How to Kill the Flex.

4 min Intermediate Read →
Moza R5 vs Logitech G29 vs Thrustmaster T300: The Real Beginner's Guide

Moza R5 vs Logitech G29 vs Thrustmaster T300: The Real Beginner's Guide

6 min Beginner Read →
Shake Your Rig: DIY Motion & Haptic Feedback on a Budget

Shake Your Rig: DIY Motion & Haptic Feedback on a Budget

6 min Intermediate Read →
From first wheel to first win: the no-BS sim racing starter guide

From first wheel to first win: the no-BS sim racing starter guide

5 min Beginner Read →
Quest 3 VR sim racing setup: killing blur and boosting performance

Quest 3 VR sim racing setup: killing blur and boosting performance

5 min Intermediate Read →
The 2026 PS5 sim racing setup guide: wheels, rigs & games that actually work

The 2026 PS5 sim racing setup guide: wheels, rigs & games that actually work

5 min Beginner Read →
Fanatec & Moza Software Nightmares: A Fix-It-Yourself Guide

Fanatec & Moza Software Nightmares: A Fix-It-Yourself Guide

6 min Beginner Read →
Moza Wheelbase Guide: R3 to R21 – Picking Power for Your Rig & Budget

Moza Wheelbase Guide: R3 to R21 – Picking Power for Your Rig & Budget

5 min Intermediate Read →
The Sim Racing Pedal Upgrade Path: From Entry-Level to Pro

The Sim Racing Pedal Upgrade Path: From Entry-Level to Pro

6 min Intermediate Read →
AliExpress Shifter vs. SHH or Moza HGP: The Real Budget Showdown

AliExpress Shifter vs. SHH or Moza HGP: The Real Budget Showdown

5 min Beginner Read →
F1 2026 Bahrain Testing: Ferrari Fastest , Mercedes Hiding , Verstappen Calls It 'Formula E on Steroids'

F1 2026 Bahrain Testing: Ferrari Fastest , Mercedes Hiding , Verstappen Calls It 'Formula E on Steroids'

11 min All levels Read →
Best Budget Load Cell Pedal Set: Simsonn, Moza & Fanatec Compared

Best Budget Load Cell Pedal Set: Simsonn, Moza & Fanatec Compared

4 min Beginner Read →
Sim Racing in a Small Apartment: The Realistic Guide

Sim Racing in a Small Apartment: The Realistic Guide

4 min Beginner Read →
Stop Guessing: The Brutally Honest Guide to Pedal Haptics

Stop Guessing: The Brutally Honest Guide to Pedal Haptics

7 min Intermediate Read →
Moza R9 vs R12 vs R16: Picking the Right Base for Your Wheel

Moza R9 vs R12 vs R16: Picking the Right Base for Your Wheel

5 min Intermediate Read →
The Right Sim Racing Posture: Stop the Aches, Find the Speed

The Right Sim Racing Posture: Stop the Aches, Find the Speed

6 min Beginner Read →
AliExpress Sim Racing Gear: The Unfiltered EU Buyer's Guide

AliExpress Sim Racing Gear: The Unfiltered EU Buyer's Guide

7 min Intermediate Read →
The Dark Side of the Grid: Intentional Wrecking and Cheating in Sim Racing

The Dark Side of the Grid: Intentional Wrecking and Cheating in Sim Racing

12 min All levels Read →
The Moza Ecosystem Guide: Compatibility, Upgrades & Fixing Problems

The Moza Ecosystem Guide: Compatibility, Upgrades & Fixing Problems

6 min Intermediate Read →
F1 2026: Everything Changes , The Complete Season Guide

F1 2026: Everything Changes , The Complete Season Guide

4 min All levels Read →
How to Isolate & Reduce Sim Rig Vibration & Noise for Apartments

How to Isolate & Reduce Sim Rig Vibration & Noise for Apartments

5 min Beginner Read →
Best First Wheel & Cockpit for €300-500 | Beginner's Guide

Best First Wheel & Cockpit for €300-500 | Beginner's Guide

5 min Beginner Read →
Return Policy: The Forgotten Feature When Buying Sim Racing Hardware

Return Policy: The Forgotten Feature When Buying Sim Racing Hardware

6 min Beginner Read →
How to Build a Stable, Budget-Friendly Aluminum Profile Sim Rig (EU/NL Sourcing)

How to Build a Stable, Budget-Friendly Aluminum Profile Sim Rig (EU/NL Sourcing)

6 min Intermediate Read →
How to Calibrate and Maintain Load Cell Brakes: The Ultimate Guide

How to Calibrate and Maintain Load Cell Brakes: The Ultimate Guide

5 min Intermediate Read →
Moza & Simagic Pedal Setup: Prevent Leg Pain & Improve Ergonomics

Moza & Simagic Pedal Setup: Prevent Leg Pain & Improve Ergonomics

5 min Intermediate Read →
Fanatec Order Status & Support: Navigating Delays in 2026

Fanatec Order Status & Support: Navigating Delays in 2026

5 min Beginner Read →
Space-Saving Sim Rig Guide: Foldable vs. Hybrid vs. Profile

Space-Saving Sim Rig Guide: Foldable vs. Hybrid vs. Profile

6 min Beginner Read →
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Setting Up Triple Monitors for Sim Racing

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Setting Up Triple Monitors for Sim Racing

6 min Intermediate Read →
Moza R3 vs R5 vs R9: Which DD Bundle Fits Your Sim Rig?

Moza R3 vs R5 vs R9: Which DD Bundle Fits Your Sim Rig?

7 min All levels Read →
GameSir Surprises at CES 2026: Direct Drive in a Controller and a Fully Wireless Racing Wheel

GameSir Surprises at CES 2026: Direct Drive in a Controller and a Fully Wireless Racing Wheel

4 min All levels Read →
Formula 1 Isn't Just Racing Anymore — It's a Global Movement (And Sim Racing Is Along for the Ride)

Formula 1 Isn't Just Racing Anymore — It's a Global Movement (And Sim Racing Is Along for the Ride)

3 min All levels Read →
Why Won't My Racing Wheel Work on Both Consoles? Platform Lock Explained

Why Won't My Racing Wheel Work on Both Consoles? Platform Lock Explained

5 min Beginner Read →
Logitech G RS50 Direct Drive: finally real DD from Logitech

Logitech G RS50 Direct Drive: finally real DD from Logitech

4 min Intermediate Read →
Sim Racing Shops in the Netherlands: The Complete Buying Guide (2025)

Sim Racing Shops in the Netherlands: The Complete Buying Guide (2025)

5 min Beginner Read →
How Well Do You Know Your Race Tracks? The Science and Soul Behind F1's Legendary Circuits

How Well Do You Know Your Race Tracks? The Science and Soul Behind F1's Legendary Circuits

7 min All levels Read →
Lando Norris turns dream into reality: McLaren driver claims first world title in Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris turns dream into reality: McLaren driver claims first world title in Abu Dhabi

3 min All levels Read →
From Checkered Past to Digital Future: The History and Future of Racing Flags

From Checkered Past to Digital Future: The History and Future of Racing Flags

6 min All levels Read →
Oscar Piastri Sim Setup: McLaren's Rising Star and His VRS Direct-Drive Rig

Oscar Piastri Sim Setup: McLaren's Rising Star and His VRS Direct-Drive Rig

7 min Intermediate Read →
The Ultimate Sim Racing FOV Guide: Stop Driving in Fish-Eye Mode

The Ultimate Sim Racing FOV Guide: Stop Driving in Fish-Eye Mode

9 min Intermediate Read →
Complete F1 Driver Sim Racing Setups (2025)

Complete F1 Driver Sim Racing Setups (2025)

2 min All levels Read →
Strategy Disaster Hands Verstappen Lifeline: Title Fight Goes to Abu Dhabi

Strategy Disaster Hands Verstappen Lifeline: Title Fight Goes to Abu Dhabi

2 min All levels Read →
Are You Faster Than an F1 Driver? The 0.2s Test That Proves It

Are You Faster Than an F1 Driver? The 0.2s Test That Proves It

4 min All levels Read →
Max Verstappen Home Sim Rig — Build Guide & Plans 2026

Max Verstappen Home Sim Rig — Build Guide & Plans 2026

5 min Advanced Read →
Fanatec Black Friday 2025: every deal, drop and discount guide

Fanatec Black Friday 2025: every deal, drop and discount guide

5 min Intermediate Read →
George Russell's Sim Racing Setup: Gear, Games, and Training Tips for Beginners

George Russell's Sim Racing Setup: Gear, Games, and Training Tips for Beginners

7 min Beginner Read →
Mastering the Racing Line: A Sim Racer's Guide

Mastering the Racing Line: A Sim Racer's Guide

3 min All levels Read →
iRacing vs ACC: Which sim fits you?

iRacing vs ACC: Which sim fits you?

3 min All levels Read →
Logitech G923 price Netherlands: where to get it cheapest

Logitech G923 price Netherlands: where to get it cheapest

3 min All levels Read →
MOZA R21 and R25 Ultra: review, differences, and setup tips

MOZA R21 and R25 Ultra: review, differences, and setup tips

3 min All levels Read →
Sim racing telemetry for beginners: turn data into faster laps

Sim racing telemetry for beginners: turn data into faster laps

5 min Beginner Read →
McLaren in Shock: Norris and Piastri Disqualified in Las Vegas, Title Fight Wide Open

McLaren in Shock: Norris and Piastri Disqualified in Las Vegas, Title Fight Wide Open

3 min All levels Read →
Verstappen keeps title hopes alive with dominant Las Vegas win after Norris error

Verstappen keeps title hopes alive with dominant Las Vegas win after Norris error

4 min All levels Read →
Charles Leclerc's Sim Racing Setup: Serious Hardware, Playful Chaos

Charles Leclerc's Sim Racing Setup: Serious Hardware, Playful Chaos

4 min Intermediate Read →
Alex Albon's Insane 2025 Sim Rig: Pro-Sim Home Beast vs GBP 15M Williams Lab

Alex Albon's Insane 2025 Sim Rig: Pro-Sim Home Beast vs GBP 15M Williams Lab

4 min Advanced Read →
Lewis Hamilton’s Surprisingly Simple Sim Racing Setup (and Why He Barely Uses It)

Lewis Hamilton’s Surprisingly Simple Sim Racing Setup (and Why He Barely Uses It)

5 min Beginner Read →
MySimRig Talks: Huub van Eijndhoven - From karting prodigy to Porsche specialist

MySimRig Talks: Huub van Eijndhoven - From karting prodigy to Porsche specialist

7 min All levels Read →
Norris Dominates in Sao Paulo as Verstappen Makes Spectacular Comeback: Drama and Hope at Interlagos

Norris Dominates in Sao Paulo as Verstappen Makes Spectacular Comeback: Drama and Hope at Interlagos

4 min All levels Read →
Las Vegas GP 2025: Vegas Strip on Fire – Why Every F1 Fan Must See This Weekend

Las Vegas GP 2025: Vegas Strip on Fire – Why Every F1 Fan Must See This Weekend

7 min All levels Read →
The Most Underrated Sim Racing Accessories – These Small Upgrades Make the Difference

The Most Underrated Sim Racing Accessories – These Small Upgrades Make the Difference

1 min Beginner Read →
Stop Sitting Wrong! What a Good Racing Seat Does for Your Lap Time

Stop Sitting Wrong! What a Good Racing Seat Does for Your Lap Time

5 min Intermediate Read →
Sim Racing Gift Guide 2025: Top Gear Under €200

Sim Racing Gift Guide 2025: Top Gear Under €200

4 min Beginner Read →
How to Build the Ultimate Sim Rig — Our Recommendations For Every Price Range

How to Build the Ultimate Sim Rig — Our Recommendations For Every Price Range

3 min Intermediate Read →
Sim Racing 2025: These Products Flew Off the Shelves (and Why You Want Them)

Sim Racing 2025: These Products Flew Off the Shelves (and Why You Want Them)

4 min Beginner Read →
Everyone's Talking About Las Vegas… But Brazil Will Be the Real Hit

Everyone's Talking About Las Vegas… But Brazil Will Be the Real Hit

5 min All levels Read →
F1 telemetry dissected: from sensor to strategy in milliseconds

F1 telemetry dissected: from sensor to strategy in milliseconds

16 min Advanced Read →
Verstappen Claws Back in Mexico: Podium Despite Difficult Weekend and Strategy Gamble

Verstappen Claws Back in Mexico: Podium Despite Difficult Weekend and Strategy Gamble

4 min All levels Read →
Triple Monitor, Ultrawide or VR - Which Setup Makes You the Fastest Sim Racer?

Triple Monitor, Ultrawide or VR - Which Setup Makes You the Fastest Sim Racer?

6 min Intermediate Read →
Mexico GP 2025: Why the Title Fight Explodes Here - 40 Points Between Top 3!

Mexico GP 2025: Why the Title Fight Explodes Here - 40 Points Between Top 3!

4 min All levels Read →
This FOV Setting Makes You Instantly 2 Seconds Faster in iRacing (and Every Sim)

This FOV Setting Makes You Instantly 2 Seconds Faster in iRacing (and Every Sim)

5 min Advanced Read →
These 7 Fanatec Wheels Are Worth Every Euro – Number 4 Surprised Us Completely!

These 7 Fanatec Wheels Are Worth Every Euro – Number 4 Surprised Us Completely!

3 min Intermediate Read →
From Controller to Wheel: The Switch That Changes Your Racing Life

From Controller to Wheel: The Switch That Changes Your Racing Life

4 min Beginner Read →
Lando Norris Sim Setup: Inside His Cool Performance Simulator

Lando Norris Sim Setup: Inside His Cool Performance Simulator

6 min Intermediate Read →
The Secret Weapon of Verstappen and Hamilton: Why F1 Teams Invest Millions in Simulators

The Secret Weapon of Verstappen and Hamilton: Why F1 Teams Invest Millions in Simulators

6 min All levels Read →
The best sim racing wheels for beginners in 2025 (up to €500)

The best sim racing wheels for beginners in 2025 (up to €500)

6 min Intermediate Read →
Verstappen Destroys McLaren in Austin: Has the Greatest Comeback Ever Already Begun?

Verstappen Destroys McLaren in Austin: Has the Greatest Comeback Ever Already Begun?

5 min All levels Read →
Max Verstappen Sim Rig Setup 2026 — Complete Hardware List

Max Verstappen Sim Rig Setup 2026 — Complete Hardware List

4 min Intermediate Read →
What Sim Racing Gear Does Max Verstappen Use? (2026)

What Sim Racing Gear Does Max Verstappen Use? (2026)

5 min Advanced Read →
Sim Racing Setup Guide for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

Sim Racing Setup Guide for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

5 min Beginner Read →
2025 24 Hours of Le Mans: Entry List and Newcomers

2025 24 Hours of Le Mans: Entry List and Newcomers

4 min All levels Read →
F1 2025 Season Preview: What Can We Expect?

F1 2025 Season Preview: What Can We Expect?

4 min All levels Read →
Fanatec vs Moza 2025: which one for beginners?

Fanatec vs Moza 2025: which one for beginners?

3 min Advanced Read →
Best Sim Racing Pedals Under €200 in 2025

Best Sim Racing Pedals Under €200 in 2025

3 min Beginner Read →
Direct Drive vs Belt-Driven: Complete Guide 2025

Direct Drive vs Belt-Driven: Complete Guide 2025

4 min Intermediate Read →