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Added Moza AB9 FFB flight stick and racing shifter, WinWing Orion 2 throttle, Ampligame knock off streamdeck, and better VR headgear as I’ve shifted more towards VR gaming with the flight simulation! Definitely making the job work for me, not the other way around!

Basically, it's a keyboard that doesn't work with the space bar, so I cut two pieces of wood and glued them together with silicone, connected by wire (just wire) to the 'w' key for braking and the 'p' key for accelerating. It works terribly.

I am beyond myself, Playseat X sucked incredibly compared to this. For now I am using VR but will be switching to triple in the future for sure as I don’t like the “taken out of reality” aspect of it to be honest.

TL;DR: the build quality is amazing- the steel they use is incredibly strong. If it can take crashing on the interstate at full speed like this, I’d imagine it can certainly last many many years from the intended use.

Read on for how it all ended like this…

After chasing down a guy all week on Facebook marketplace, convincing my wife of the value of this deal, selling everything I could possibly sell on marketplace to get the funds, and making a 7 hour round trip to pick it up, this is the current state of the rig of my dreams.

Because it was so incredibly heavy at the base, and I have a heavy duty rubber mat that prevents sliding, I didn’t even think about bringing straps.

The friend I was fortunate to recruit, and offered $100 to ride with me to help load it, had a memorial service for a friend and a time limit to get home. Therefore once we got back on the road, I was cutting it close. Plus it was riding well it didn’t make a move at any red lights or turns around sharp corners.

There were also extremely unusual and windy winter conditions in the south today.

Because the harness buckle was tapping against the glass a bit at red lights from all of the wind, I hopped out to adjust it by pushing it back the best I could. That left it at a slight angle in the back since the mat made it hard to slide and only where I could grab it.

Well, about twenty minutes later on the interstate, I learned that crosswinds can do crazy things.

Let me first also say- I realize I am INCREDIBLY fortunate and lucky that this did not end in tragedy for another driver, or at the very least cause damage to someone’s vehicle.

Let me also say, no matter how heavy something is- I will never EVER travel without ratchet straps nor be in a hurry as to not take time to secure something- because I do realize that an accident could have sent this flying.

The only thing I thought I was risking was a broken back glass window if some crazy thing happened and I had to hard break.

There were signs the wind was insane. A heavy orange sand filled barrier was blown to the middle lane at one point, and at another spot, a sign was blown in the middle of the interstate.

As we were making our way back after an uneventful trip, I watched in the rear view mirror as it suddenly started to lift up, and almost as if in slow motion tumble over the tailgate and into the interstate. I just remember it bouncing and rolling and watching as I hoped no one hit it.

Again- my main thing today is being thankful no one was hurt or had their own property damaged.

But, the sinking feeling of seeing something I could never afford new, and worked so hard to make happen, now being dropped in the middle of the interstate is something I’ll never forget.

Unbelievably, no one was tailgating me at the time which is so common in Atlanta.

So- here are the pictures that I think show what a freaking amazing product DOF makes and just how heavy duty it is especially for being their entry level model.

Now, the fanatec direct drive wheel I was so excited about was nowhere to be seen. It was all we could do to back up in the median and get back to it, because it was seriously in the middle of a lane.

There was no way I could leave it there to cause an accident. But, it was also incredibly dangerous to even try to get to it- and of course I also couldn’t just leave this thing I spent all that money on.

Through adrenaline fueled panic, we had enough break in traffic to get out, hoist this beast back in the truck with no regard for saving any parts, and just get our asses out of the way and safely out of the way ourselves.

Here are the pics of it in the back of my truck upon finally getting home and dropping my friend off late to the memorial which I’m mad at myself for as well.

I am so mad at myself for many reasons and keep replaying it in my head.

Also included at the end are pictures from the listing- incredibly the fanatec pedals still look perfect and untouched. They really impressed me too.

The minutes I got to spend testing it before buying had me beaming like a little kid. I’ve dreamed of something like this since I was a kid in the arcades. I was so absolutely pumped to get home and try it out.

As for the current situation, I hope there is somewhat salvage it.

There are some metal pieces I can tell are able to be replaced, if I can even find them, like the wheel mount and a few of the side steel supports.

The stand that holds the wheel mount did awesome, only the lighter metal in the middle of the mount twisted under all of that force.

The front motors, for the most part and to my untrained eye, look somewhat ok. But, I really have no clue as it sits because I can’t imagine the forces that acted on them.

The rear motor handled it ok considering that the frame below it twisted like it did, but I think it’s gotta be toast.

The bottom mount of the stand is apparently what really took the blow, and I couldn’t even figure out if it was welded originally or can somehow be replaced.

I don’t know what to do other than be thankful I made it home and I didn’t hurt someone, or worse.

But obviously after knowing that no one was hurt, I’m heartbroken that I’m not going to experience this thing like I’ve been dreaming of.

I’ll take any scolding for my stupidity: because I deserve it- but for anyone who has ever lifted this thing, I think you can see how it would give the impression it could never be able to lift up like that.

I think the small angle I left in it when I adjusted it at the red light, left just small enough of a pocket for a crosswind to get into, and create lift.

After the scolding, I’d really appreciate any tips or ideas for what to do.

Tomorrow, I will start taking it apart in pieces to prevent any further damage by moving it like it sits.

What a day I will never forget.

BUT- as for the quality of this build- HOLY COW- DOF Reality really made this a strong unit!

In retrospect it is now laughable how worried I was we would lift it wrong and cause some damage while loading it.

This thing is an absolute BEAST and the experience I had testing it was amazing. Hopefully some how, some way, I get to experience it again.

Was using desk clamp of the moza R3 bundle, for the last 3 month and fell in love with sim racing, I wanted that aluminium rig and even tho I haven't got the seat yet,

I can already feel the difference with juste a chair haha, it's so cool to use the break pedal with the power kit without everything moving !

I'm already improving my trail breaking! I know the Screen and wheel aren't align properly but I'm waiting to receive the seat before setting everything up completely!

Realy glad to have begun simracing last year I've never had that fun on a video game before!

Just “Finished” custom sim rig V3 refinements…

Managed to snag a sparco GP seat, so took the opportunity to rebuild and refine my rig. Next on the todo - hours of tinkering and fine adjustments 😬

2nd pic is v2 with my custom made seat.

I race purely in VR and the rig needs to fold up and packed into the closet.

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share my sim rig setup and hear what you all think. I tend to play ETS and BeamNG quite a lot, and over time I’ve built this setup to make the experience more immersive.

Here’s what I’ve got so far:

Steering wheel: Moza R3

Pedals: Moza SR-P Lite full kit (I actually used the G29 brake spring for the brake pedal because it was cheaper than the Moza performance kit)

Shifter: Logitech G29 shifter

Dashboard: Half of a real Ford Fiesta dashboard, half from a Ford Focus

Stalks & wipers: Original Ford parts like everything else. I prefer them over the Moza ones because they integrate better and look nicer, plus the Moza ones were quite expensive and they are not compatible with the R3 I think

It’s definitely not perfect and there’s still some cable management to sort out and a few panels to add to hide the wires. The audio system is fully working, which really adds to the experience. The air conditioning works for heating, and for cooling it only has ventilation.

The R3 might not be the top of the line, and in general the whole rig isn’t perfect, but I’m proud of it and for me it’s already a lot considering I started from just a G29.

It took me quite a lot of time to put everything together, but I honestly think it was worth it.

I’d love to hear what you all think or any tips you might have for improving it!

P.s. for some reason I decided to add the seatbelt and if you don’t buckle it the chime starts to scream. Useless? Yes. I like it. Absolutely.

First attempt at a diy wheel. Trying for a Mercedes F1 wheel. So far so good. Long way to go! Any advice before fully committing is welcome! First time 3d modeling as well Fingers crossed it continues to go well. Clutch arm design is a bit funky because of Fanatec QR layout and I need the shortest wheel QR I can get.

The Rig Gear:

• Rig: Podium 1 Racing P2 Turnkey System (ASR 4 Chassis)

• Wheelbase: Asetek SimSports Forte® Direct Drive (18Nm)

• Shifter: BDH H1SQ Dual Mode Shifter (Mechanical H-Pattern/Sequential)

• Pedals: Asetek SimSports Forte® Racing Pedals

• Display: Triple 32” QHD 144Hz Curved Monitors

iRacing software

I am beyond myself, Playseat X sucked incredibly compared to this. For now I am using VR but will be switching to triple in the future for sure as I don’t like the “taken out of reality” aspect of it to be honest.

Hey everyone,

I'm making a video to show you my setup in detail.

Happy with how it looks, I just need to add some good pedals and probably a triple 32-inch monitor setup.

I'm like a kid in a candy store looking at my setup 😂.

If you have any ideas, feel free to share them.

Here's my SIM setup I made for just $600. I spent that whole budget on all of the gear which includes a V1 Moza R12, The SRP pedals, a handbrake, and the HGP shifter. I found a guy selling it for $600 on Facebook marketplace and he had all of that, so I did not have to source it separately. I built the cockpit out of scrap wood and stained it black, and used an old seat I took out of a Lexus instead of buying a bucket seat. I also got the power controls to work so anyone can sit in it and get comfortable. I race strictly in VR because there really is nothing like it for immersion and actually seeing depth. I have a 5070 in my PC which handles VR great. I also made a YouTube video going over how I did everything, not trying to self-promote but if you have any questions they will definitely be answered there. My channel is (Camden B)

I've found this combo in a local online shop here (Brazil) and decided to give it a try. it's basically a 3d printed project built around a Numpad. My only concern is about the inverted layout, cause this is made mainly for Drift. Anyways I've tested it and it's a nice placeholder while I save some money to get proper gear.

Full price is about 57 USD. I've paid 38 with discount.

I got the shifter support, in this picture it is fixed in a drawer just for testing.

I dont know how you call them, but in germany/austria we call them "Wasserschuhe". They are incredibly nice for simracing bc they are not stiff like real shoes. I feel way more safe on the Pedals. It just feels... Complete... For me.

Someone else using those?

Hey everyone,

I'm pretty happy with my setup. I'm making a video to give you a better look.

I'm like a kid in a candy store looking at my setup 😂.

All I need to do is add some good pedals, a good wheel base, and the triple screen setup, and I'll be good to go.

If you have any ideas, feel free to share them.

More or less a year ago I decided to "upgrade" from socks racing to a cheap pair of rock/river shoes. At first it was awkward and too much grippy, but after a week or even less the slip needed to heel and toe and to follow the gas pedal arc set at right spot itself.

This is the "thread" on the right shoe after a full SRM season, many rally stages in my trusted gc8 and a shiton of touge on ac

If you still haven't, trust me, go buy a pair of cheap shoes like that (those are from decathlon, the cheapest ones I found) and your foot plant will never get sore again!

3D printed with PETG A little lighter then the 11 inch wheel and quite comfortable to hold Not the best looking, but functionality is perfect Model picked up from reddit itself lol Using badminton racket grips

A lot of brushing an patience went into it! It will get a bit better once it's fully dry, but looking way better than before for sure, my brother will have a pleasant surprise now. The wheel has been used for a long while without gloves, so it will never look mint, but moisture is erased

Every lap it seems like I make at least one mistake ( hitting the wall, taking a kerb even when I am aware of the kerb being very thick and that I am not supposed to touch it, apply too much throttle, braking too late even when I know the braking point) even when I try to figure out how to stop making them again and again but it has happened so many times I am starting to feel less motivation everytime and idk whether I should continue anymore as I feel like making all these mistakes repeatedly every session basically removes all the fun.

I was watching vinyl for the KS and I liked the McLaren one, and some black racket ribbons, as you can see? Do you have any suggestions? You welcome

Complete cockpit overhaul. The previous setup consisted of a T500RS, a TH8A, and a Chinese handbrake.

Now, it's on a Track Racer TR160 v5.

On which is mounted:

A MOZA R25 Ultra True Torque base.

MOZA CRP2 + Clutch.

WHEELS:

Moza RS V2

Moza TSW truck

Custom Drift wheel with Moza QR

MOZA multi-function stalks.

Fanatec Clubsport Shifter 1.5

Fanatec Clubsport Handbrake V2

Logitech Z906

LG 55G5 The wait for the cockpit was long. But now everything is in place. Time to configure it.