Hardware

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …