ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SIM RACING PEDALS

Sim racing pedals are essential to reap the thrill of an immersive virtual racing setup. After all, no regular controller would suffice to give you the joy of an authentic drive down the virtual roads. Therefore, after setting up the cockpit and the racing seat, the next item on your priority list should be a set of racing sim pedals.

The prices of sim racing pedals can vary greatly. Bare racing pedals often go for cheap, but those may lack the extra special features of the more expensive ones. Moving forward, this article will take a look at the more popular sim racing pedals and further guide you on how you can get your hands on the perfect pair of sim racing wheels and pedals for your racing simulator.

General Info on Sim Racing Pedals

As stated before, you need a good set of pedals to get an immersive experience out of your racing setup. In fact, you should take your time looking as there are a number of different companies manufacturing sim racing pedals. However, as a general rule, the higher end sim racing pedals offer the kind of brake forces and resistances that you would want. The kind you would experience during a real car drive. Moreover, these pedals come equipped with the electronics required to measure the input on the throttle, brake and the clutch.

The sensitivity of these pedals is dependent on the price. So, the more money you are willing to spend, the better your drive will be. Lastly, the quality of the material plays a pivotal role in the control of your virtual car. Furthermore, the lower-end pedals are often made out of cheap plastic which is also said to be injurious to health at times. Meanwhile, the more expensive ones are crafted out of metal and have a firm coating plastered on the top. The worst end to a race is when the pedals slip off your setup, so be sure to keep an eye on quality.

Some of the more notable racing pedals are listed below.

• Fanatec CSL Elite.
• Thrustmaster T3PA.
• Fanatec Clubsport V3.
• RicmoTech RealGear GTPro3 Xtreme.
• Thrustmaster T3PA-Pro.
• HEUSINKVELD Sim Pedals Ultimate+

The Best Setup for Racing Pedals and Wheels

Once you have made your purchase of your choice, you will need a solid foundation to stick them onto. Something sturdy, a structure can withstand the weight of yourself, or anyone else who wishes to take a drive. Sure, there are a number of ideas of DIY sim racing pedals you can build at home. Moreover, you can always strap your pedals to your favorite couch or a handmade wooden stall and drive but that will fall far short of giving you comfort and the thrill of a real racing drive.

For this, you will need a sim racing seat, a building block for your accessories such as pedals and wheels. Optionally, you would need one compatible with your gaming system and optimized for a large number of different accessories. You may need an upgrade down the line so make sure you get a base that is easy to assemble and break down, for quick upgrades without too much of a hassle.

In this regard, Track Racer offers you a number of fine choices when it comes to a racing cockpit. The best seller of this pack of award winning racing stands is the T160 Racing Simulator. This structure is all that you would need for your setup as it is already compatible with most gaming systems and every high end pedal on the market. More salient features and the compatibles of the T160 are given below.

WHEEL DECK:

This bracket is compatible with the following wheels:

• Thrustmaster wheels (T500, T300, TC-PS, TS-XW, TX)
• Logitech G25, G27, G29 ,G293
• Fanatec CSL Elite and Clubsport
• Fanatec Podium DD1/DD2/CSL DD
• AccuForce V1/V2
• MiGe 130ST(small and big with mounting bracket)
• Bodnar 53 series with mounting bracket
• Simucube 2 Sport, Pro, Ultimate with mounting bracket
• SIMAGIC M10 / ALPHA with mounting bracket

GEAR SHIFT MOUNT

• Fanatec including ClubSport Shifter, SQ
• Thrustmaster including TH8A, RSTSS, TSS+
• Prosim PSL Sequential Shifter
• Heusinkveld SQ Shifter
• Logitech Including G25, 27, 29, 920 Shifter
• Jinx Shifter (without TR Shifter Bracket)
• Simworx Pro Series

PEDAL MOUNT

• Fanatec including CSL Elite Pedals, ClubSport V1/V2/V3
• Thrustmaster including 2-pedals
• Heusinkveld including Ultimate, Sprint and Pro
• Quaife Throttle Pedal and Brake
• Logitech G Series
• Meca Cup1
• OBP Pro Race V2 Sim Pedal System
• Simworx Pro Series
• WAVE IMPETUS
• VRS DirectForce Pro

Aside from the T160 racing simulator, Trak Racer has a number of other options, for all budgets. As illustrated above, a good pair of racing sim wheels and pedals would look good on a capable cockpit. So, make sure you pair them up well to get the most out of your setup.