Episode 0356

11/10/2022 – Nuts On The Floor – Episode 0356

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Show Introduction

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Special Guest

Mike Watts

General Questions:

  1. What brought you to iRacing and how did you hear about it?
  2. Which series do you normally run?                
  3. What type of hardware do you use? (Wheels, Pedals, ect.)
  4. Software
    1. What gear did you use when you first started iRacing?
  5. Do you run Monitors or VR? 
    1. How many monitors?
    2. What VR headset are you running?
  6. Are you part of a team?  
  7. Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing? 
  8. What is your most memorable iRacing moment? 
  9. We understand that you purchased a New Maverick from our Sponsor Metro Ford. How was that experience?
  10. https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CareerStats.do?custid=325978
  11. https://www.facebook.com/MajikMikes
  12. https://www.tradingpaints.com/profile/325978/Mike-W


Topics



Casey Kirwan Crowned in Phoenix

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1588639147014901760
https://twitter.com/CaseyKirwan23/status/1588722544613654528
https://www.instagram.com/p/CktQ67RrP5T/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D


Evan Seay Gets The Check

Evan Seay is Crowned and receives his check at the WoO Late Model Event in Charlotte.

https://twitter.com/WoOLateModels/status/1588301245860655105


What are you worst iRacing Purchases?

Mt Washington

W12 F1 Car

Martinsville

iRacing SuperSpeedway

Dallara IR 01 Jetcar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-kLtclStUs


iRacing Black Friday Sale is Back!

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1589654483130544128

https://www.iracing.com/blackfriday/



Ray Alfalla is Going Real Racing

https://twitter.com/rayalfalla/status/1590357016853504000


Iracing is not good for my relationship

https://twitter.com/NatalieRacing/status/1589816325001838593




Podcast Housekeeping

Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to make it easier for more listeners to find the podcast. Mention the podcast to your fellow drivers so they don’t miss out, we would appreciate it.

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/9d27a1e9dd15b92535d7cfe85407288e/the-sim-racing-channel

https://thesimracingchannel.com/watch-live/

Fantasy



Hardware/Software


iRacing Extensions , Addons, Overlays Megathread

Mike Dobrowney posted in the forum a thread with links to a ton of third party apps to get the most out of iRacing all in one spot.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12664/iracing-extensions-addons-overlays-megathread



Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel Review

“The best ffb i’ve ever had… performance was outstanding… It’s kinda ugly…. but yeah.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zS3ihgG3UU

https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/driving/pro-racing-wheel.html



6Sigma Sim Racing 6S-160

OC Racing posted a video to their Youtube channel of 6Sigma Sim Racing’s 6S-160. Is this the best aluminum profile cockpit?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBKnLKVAjVk

https://www.6sigmasimracing.com/collections/simracing-chassis/products/6s-160-simracing-chassis?variant=42386849628406



Hydraulic sim pedals are the best

Sim Coaches posted a new video to their Youtube Channel providing more details about their Hydraulic Pedals. The difference between standard mount and inverted mount. Lawrence address some the most frequent question he receives about the pedals and reiterates Sim Coach pedals ship with a lifetime guarantee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI2DmG_xK2M


REVIEW – Venym Atrax & Black Widow Sim Racing Pedals

Driving experience is good, but there are concerns about reliability… The feel like a 1st generation product… Build issues, sharp edges…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vjLrQKjO5o


The F-CORE is Coming!

https://twitter.com/Cube_Controls/status/1588191775046369284


Two Forces Unite!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkqmpGatZ8p/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D

https://gomezsimindustries.com/shop/p/gsi-x-simucube-formula-pro-elite



iRacing Setup Comparison Tool

iRacing SetupDiffer

https://svappslab.com/iRacing/SetupDiffer



Podium Racing Wheel F1® at a reduced price for a limited time!

https://forum.fanatec.com/categories/blog

QR2 – this is a fundamental change to the ecosystem and our opportunity to make major improvements to the quick release. While we (and BMW) are satisfied with our QR design currently being used on the M4 GT3 race car, it has been a challenge to bring this design to mass production for our full range of steering wheels and wheel bases (including a ‘Lite’ version for our CSL Series). The extended development time has ensured the best possible future for the Fanatec quick release. The latest pre-production samples are performing great, but we will only provide release dates and pricing information when we are ready.

Wheel Base production – many of you have noticed we have been ‘sold out’ of some of our wheel bases for some time. The demand has been very high, and our production has been stalled by component shortages. We will continue to work hard to address this bottleneck, but the effect of the semiconductor crisis continues to be felt across the industry, and I can confirm that the CSL DD will not be available again until Q1 2023.

Podium Steering Wheel Bentley GT3 – the development of this wheel has also been affected by the chip shortage. Although this product was already used very effectively in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, and its mechanical and structural design is well-proven, we were unsatisfied with the performance of the display, and we have used the extra time to completely re-engineer the electronics. We now plan to launch the wheel in the first half of 2023.

Now for the best news of the day. Despite the supply delays, we were recently able to secure all components for the Podium Racing Wheel F1, and run the production line at full capacity. Because we know it will be difficult to get your hands on our entry-level bases until next year, we decided to offer the Podium Racing Wheel F1 at a reduced price for a limited time. (We would like to offer this price until the CSL DD returns, but we expect a high demand, so let’s say ‘while stocks last’.)

https://mailchi.mp/fanatec/podium-racing-wheel-f1-at-a-reduced-price-for-a-limited-time-2089880?e=511738d246

https://fanatec.com/us-en/racing-wheels-wheel-bases/racing-wheels/podium-racing-wheel-f1

Podium Racing Wheel F1®

https://twitter.com/fanatec/status/1590347225234051072


SimUcube2 Pro Wheelbase Review

The Sim Pit provides his review of the Simucube Pro 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipgZuSgwUc


Nothing is Impossible

This DIY Rig from this TikTok video shows off an incredible, one of a kind build.

https://www.tiktok.com/@simraceworldwide/video/7163761262717881605?_r=1&_t=8XCAqmR5ZvZ&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7163761262717881605
https://www.tiktok.com/@simraceworldwide/video/7163761262717881605?_r=1&_t=8XCAqmR5ZvZ&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7163761262717881605


MOZA RS v2 Steering Wheel Review

https://www.instagram.com/p/CktZHmPqbIz/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osr5zZR0LaI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxb6xYKigJQ


Injuries Anyone?

Are you brave enough to enter this cock pit.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckqe2VCqusd/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D


OpenXR Tool Kit

iRacer Paul Gallen posted to the forums his experience with the OpenXR Tool Kit


https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/28040/openxr-toolkit-developer-looking-for-feedback-from-wmr-users-running-openxr-in-iracing#

https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/openxr-for-windows-mixed-reality/

https://mbucchia.github.io/OpenXR-Toolkit/

https://github.com/BuzzteeBear/OpenXR-MotionCompensation/releases/tag/v0.1.7-alpha


CSL Steering Wheel P1, now in a V2 version

https://twitter.com/fanatec/status/1590347225234051072


4 SIM RACING CENTERS TO VISIT TO TRY D-BOX HAPTIC SIMULATORS

https://www.d-box.com/en/blog/4-sim-racing-centers-to-visit-to-try-dbox-haptic-simulators



Results

NASCAR iRacing Series



Official Series




League / Hosted Races



Final Thoughts



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  1. Nuts On The Floor

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Off season is upon us, we talk with special guest Mike Watts, Black Friday deals are here, you’ll get our thoughts on the Simucube wheel base and as usual we have tons of other hardware topics. Take a load off and join us in the lounge.

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