So after tackling my new rig build, which i wrote about in an earlier article here on pitlanes.com, i wanted to see just how big a monitor would fit into my sim racing cupboard. LG 25″ monitor I am currently running an LG 25″ wide screen monitor for my non …
Read More »THE BUILDING OF A SIM RIG.
Pitlanes team member Jason has been busy messing about with a selection power tools and some choice language to build himself a new sim racing rig and bellow is his story. The idea started to come about after buying a Simxperience Accuforce direct drive wheel a few months ago which …
Read More »Mad Box console
While not particularly Sim Racing news, Slightly Mad Studios, the developers behind Project CARS have made an announcement about joining the console gaming arena. Not just with a game, with their own console. Dubbed the “Mad Box”, Ian Bell, The studios CEO claimed it would be the most powerful console …
Read More »Thrustmaster T.Racing Ferrari Edition Headset
Thrustmaster recently released a new high end gaming headset for use on the PC and I was lucky enough to pick up a set for my sim racing. The headset in question is the Thrustmaster T.Racing Scuderia Ferrari Edition Headset, Snappy name i know ! The first thing you …
Read More »Feel VR Sim Racing Hardware
Feel VR Sim Racing Hardware It’s not all that often a new player enters the sim racing hardware game. But here, we have Feel VR. Usually when a new outfit comes a long they tend to be high-end, high priced and generally out of reach for your average sim racer. …
Read More »F1SimGames Custom Button Box Labels.
F1SimGames are now producing some excellent button box accessories in the form of a range of coloured plastic button covers and labels. These labels will work with both push buttons, toggle switches and rotary dials ranging in size from 10mm – 16mm The labels can be mounted in a couple …
Read More »Fanatec Black Friday New Product Tease
Fanatec have released a rather Picasso esque inspired picture of a new sim racing product that you can pre order on this coming Black Friday ready for release at the start of 2018. They mention it will be a new wheel rim but don’t say for which range, my best …
Read More »Are we all hardware fanboys ?
Let me take a moment to explain why i ask the question are we hardware fanboys and my thoughts behind it and then see if you feel the same way. I was recently looking at adding a handbrake to my sim rig setup and found myself, without even thinking …
Read More »DEM Racing Simulators to release DRS-F1 Wheel
While browsing the internet earlier I came across this little gem. Just look at it. DEM Racing Simulators to release DRS-F1 Wheel! While picking my jaw up off the floor, I contacted them via Facebook to ask about pricing. While not set in stone, this wheel will set you back around …
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