Our Sim-Seat SR-X Modifications

The Sim-Seat SR-X was the very first cockpit that we tested. If it was the cockpit that we bought to be our personal sim racing cockpit we would not have been disappointed!

Sure, there were a couple things we thought it needed, but the overall package we thought was awesome! It was comfortable and it was stable. Those were two big plusses in our book!

But, being the ultimate in pickiness (is that a word?) I wished that the steering wheel platform had some adjustability for rake, and that the shifter location was just a bit higher.

The other not-so-good comments we had was the length of time it took to get our rig, and the, well, look that it came from some guys in a shop. While we thought that was a bit harsh it certainly wasn’t as harsh as the folks at Inside Sim Racing’s comments. (But they might be more ‘spoiled’ than us ;-)

Well, the comment about being built by some guys in a shop actually turned out to be a rather good thing. Because having some guys in a shop build your cockpit means that it also infinitely customizable! And hence also why it took some time to get here. It seems like the ‘guys in a shop’ build each rig upon order. Yes that means it’s slower to get to you, but it also means that it can be built EXACTLY like you want it to be.

So, once we talked to Zach at Sim-Seats and mentioned our desires, he was quick to go to the shop and fabricate us what we needed. And the modifications (as you can see!) were perfect.

What we have ended up with is an almost perfect rig – for us. I say ‘almost perfect’ because I still don’t like the paint job. And really, sitting in the rig and racing you never once notice the paint. And as you can see from the video we never even painted the two modified parts. And we never notice. But I’m either going to paint it myself as soon as the weather gets a little warmer here, or send it to a powder-coating shop and have them paint it for me. I think for the money I will ‘rattle-can’ it with some good Rustoleum Hammertone grey and be more than happy!

The Bottom Line here is I suppose, don’t be too quick to judgment, and be aware that every single rig there is will ‘probably need at least a tweak or two to make it perfect for you.

This was a darn good rig to start with and now with a few modifications, an almost perfect set-up. I only wish I would have know about ordering our SR-X like this in the first place.

Sim-Seats.Com

Hey(!) That’s what we’re for! Now you know!

You can thank me later ;-)

The bill’s in the mail.

Is It just Me?

I noticed that my extremely cool Clubsport pedals were always collecting dust on them – and no, not the kind of dust from a lack of use, but from a dusty environment I suppose.

It was then that I realized if my pedals were collecting dust, then so too was the insides of my steering wheel. And what kind of damage will dust do to the inner workings of these expensive pieces of electronics? Hence the thought of covering them.

Now I live out in the country, so I think we just have more dust than average, but not sure. I do know that every once in a while I drag the hose of my compressor into the office and blow out my ‘Mothership’ – the dual quad processing Super Mac computer that powers my editing programming. And when I do it’s got dust in it. And sometimes I go around and blow everything off much to the dismay of my family ;-)

Maybe the idea for this wheel cover started when I unwrapped the new CSR Elite wheel and thought how awesome it came wrapped in that cool black bag. Of course it was a too-big cloth bag, but it made me think – hey one of my soft-insides helmet sacks might just do this much better - if it fits.

And it did, and hence my tip.

So, is it only me that is concerned about this stuff, or will you find it of interest – and value as well?

D

Media Friends

Welcome to our first Sim Racing Review Blog. It’s here that you’ll read the stuff that I either can’t really make a video of, or am just to lazy to!

Although we are new to the world of Sim Racing, we’ve been in the motorsports media since 1992 when I started covering ATVs, sand buggies, and 4-wheel drive vehicles for the print media. Since that time we evolved into conventional television providing weekly programs for 4x4TV, ATV Television SportEdition, and our best-known and longest-lasting program, ATV Television. We then moved both 4x4TV and ATV Television to internet-only video programming.

But never in all my history with these ‘media outlets’ have I been so openly welcomed by the established members of the media as I have with Sim Racing Review.

It wasn’t but a couple days after our first video went up that I received an email from Israel at SimGadgets.Net congratulating me on a great website. It was also Israel that suggested I look into getting a Twitter account so I could more easily keep everyone informed about our latest reviews.

Thank you.

That very same day I also heard from Bram from RaceDepartment.Com, complementing me on our honest reviews and extending a friendly offer of ‘let us know what ever there is that we can do to help you!’

Then Brandon from RaceDepartment.Com contacted me to make sure that what they were putting up along with our reviews was correct and if there was anything thing else I needed them to do.

Wow. What a great welcome into this industry by some guys that are truly setting the standard for racing news coverage.

Thank you.

And then Rob from VirtualR.Net emailed thanking me for putting out great reviews and appreciated the ‘Beginner’s Driving Tips. Yet another of the foremost Sim Racing sites extending its hand in friendship. And another premier sim website offering to share our reviews with their wonderful audience.

Incredible. Thanks yet again!

It wasn’t long before Tony from iRacing emailed me with a welcome to the sim community, a thanks for our reviews, and an extended hand to ‘try iRacing!’

I will. Soon. Thanks.

Although some websites didn’t contact me personally, they showed their appreciation for our work by running our video reviews on their websites. One of these is the Fanatec Wheel Fansite. A great site filled with information for everyone that owns a Fanatec product.

Thank you.

Now don’t take this the wrong way. I didn’t mention the nice words these guys all had for Sim Racing Review as a way to pat myself on the back. NO. I wanted to use them to show what a great bunch of guys there are out there in the Sim Racing World!

Did these guys complain about another website entering into the media world covering Sim Racing? NO. They welcomed the newcomer with help and advice to help succeed.

I’m overwhelmed and certainly will not forget it.

Thank you all for your open kindness.

D