I've always had a disco ball and a Chewbacca figure in every car I've owned, so my sim rig has a little disco ball under my screen and a Chewbacca figure on my wheel base. Absolutely neccessary accessories and also under $25
Besides a cup holder, I have a rear view mirror attached to the corner of my screen so I can see if anyone is coming up from behind. It avoids me getting startled lol.
@@camerawithwings8607 “are you racing again?” “Holy F@&$k!!! How long have you been there?!?!?” *car goes into wall from fright* Is usually my spousal racing experience. Lol
Lumbar support pillow has been the most valuable purchase in my entire rig and also less than $25! Can’t recommend people get one enough, I never realized what I was missing until I got one.
Best thing I've found is a cheap USB fan (which was under your $25 budget) pointed at my face, especially in VR and open wheelers it makes such a difference to immersion. Great video, I like the unusual topics you cover in your clips.
Thanks Daniel! The cable velcros are smart, i havent seen those before! Last year i bought a "wind sim", and its one of the best things when it gets hot in the sim.. So the fan option you mention is really a good and cheap choice!
Those velcro cable ties work great for inside the PC management too. When I built mine the other year that's all I used to keep everything tidy. Did a mix of black & gray ones just from Walmart, but I know most online retailers have them nowadays in many colors to match whatever you're using them for.
I’m sure you’re going to love it. It’s something we even use on race car steering wheels that don’t have the best grip. I remember the old Audi steering wheel and even the first version of the AMG GT3 had Alcantara grip and it was terrible. We had to wrap it in tennis grip.
Your studio / race room is awesome Daniel, thanks for sharing. My tip for a very cheap and helpfull tool is a magnetic pen when you work on a Alu profile rig.
I refused to pay the prices for those cable clips, so I just wedge one of the soft velcro ties behind a wire and stuff it into the T slot. works really well, then you just bundle the other cables into the rest of the velcro loop
I don't use racing socks, but gymnast shoes like Rucanor Bonn, which have a rubberized underside for grip and are just stiff enough to feel like a shoes, but flexible and breathable enough to not have cramped and sweaty feet.
Tennis overgrip tape completely transformed my Formula V2 alcantara wheel, I was thinking about selling but now it's amazing and I don't have to wear gloves.
That’s awesome to hear. I personally still like to wear gloves even over a nice grippy wheel. I still have a little bit of sweat because you’re constantly holding the wheel. In tennis, you have some brakes in between round to wipe your hands. In racing, you don’t really have that chance to wipe your hands, so I still love to wear gloves to give that extra grip
Headphone cable management ideia: I have bought a VR Pulley system and used it to hold my headphone cable. It doesnt look the prettiest the way I set it up but Oh boy does it work wonders! I just put them on and the cable "vanishes" And as a bonus it saves the cable if i accidentally pull it somehow Great Video!
Tennis overgrips are massively underrated! Not only do they improve grip, but they also makes it so that you don't wear out the rubber or leather of the steering wheel you're using it on!
Guilty of the barefoot driving myself… although I don’t actually drive in real life, so it’s hard to apply the difference between real-world road car and sim there. The wind sim does not have to be expensive to be integrated with a rig setup; a bit of electronics knowledge and following tutorials can get you a speed-sensitive setup using computer fans and an Arduino to control them. All up it might be a bit more than $25, but not much more if you look online. But mostly I commented to echo the recommendation for the super clamps; I have a few on my rig for equipment like lights and button boxes. There are all sorts of adapters for the 1/8” or 3/16” threads, for example my custom button box was previously on a VESA mount (the same pattern as used on monitors). So I’m using an adapter from that pattern down to the thread, then a solid arm back to the clamp in beside the wheel. One other thing to note is that depending on their headset setup, people may want a second audio extension cable to run lines for both the headphones and the mic. Or if their headset and sound card uses the special TRRS connector (like you see on earbuds for mobile phones with a built-in mic) in to put both over one connection, that the audio extension cable supports that; otherwise, their mic may be cut off.
@diogofaria231 just at the end. That's the impression I get with all his videos look what I've got. This video was a pointless calling them sim racing must haves 😅 most people don't use a wired headset most don't stream and most don't own a Rolex.
Another great video Daniel. Always entertaining. I have to go with shoes. to me, the best part of sim racing is heel -toeing(?). Our mutual friend needs some of those cable ties. He's got a rats nest of cables.
I've seen a few setups (both sim & real) with the tennis/baseball bat grip tape or even like a KT tape wrapped around the wheels and have always thought it looked super badass especially once it starts to get worn down a bit, like it tells a story. I've thought about doing a DIY sequential shifter and/or handbrake and using a wooden hatchet or hammer handle or part of a hockey or field hockey stick for it just to see how it wears & patinas over years of use it'd probably be so cool looking.
I bought 100ft of cable management sleeving for my cables. Made it look like a cars wiring harness. Then got my hands on some thick L shaped shelving bracket...I've got a GT Omega Art. Used the shelving brackets as bracing for the steering deck. Also serves as mounting points for button boxes and what not.
All great ideas Daniel. Like you, I have OCD about cables and cable management. In addition to the great cable clips you highlighted, I also went with cable management sleeves - one for the cables going to the PC and another for all the power cables that terminate into a cable management box that holds the power strip/surge protector. All of these available for $25 or less. Keep the great content coming!
@@danielmorad yes I bought the optional Ram mount when I got the PSP, but it cost more than $25 because it’s longer. The short or medium length ones are cheaper and can be had for around $25, especially if you get the non-Ram branded clones. They’re super useful.
@@danielmorad I know "Barefoot Bob McCready" used to drive dirt modified barefoot, but when I drive a car, I need shoes, no sandals or flip flops, actual shoes. I do also wear shoes around the house because I can never find slippers I like.
My wind sim with 300+ CFM fans cost me $10 off brand Arduino 2x $38 Fans, $30 printed wind straighteners, $20 power cord. You can get away with one fan and just the Arduino board.
great vids! Awesome setup wish mine was half of that! What ear buds are you using? I had a pair can’t remember the name but they sucked. They sounded like a child banging a pot. loud and annoying. No low’s just all hi’s so it felt little mid. So keen to know what you have and think of yours Cheers Ryan
Thanks for this very entertaining video. I was looking though the affiliate links above and did not find the link to the watch. Any chance you could update the description ?
wire headphones and simracing is NO NO a cheap g435 "the 1st time i saw my headset flying when the calibration of the wheel started i was we are going wireless baby"
I've always had a disco ball and a Chewbacca figure in every car I've owned, so my sim rig has a little disco ball under my screen and a Chewbacca figure on my wheel base. Absolutely neccessary accessories and also under $25
Subtle Daytona 24 winner flex. Love it! haha
Besides a cup holder, I have a rear view mirror attached to the corner of my screen so I can see if anyone is coming up from behind. It avoids me getting startled lol.
I need that! I’ve been snuck up on before haha
Brilliant
I set my cockpit up with my back to the wall for that exact reason.
Oh man my wife gets me every time!
@@camerawithwings8607 “are you racing again?” “Holy F@&$k!!! How long have you been there?!?!?” *car goes into wall from fright* Is usually my spousal racing experience. Lol
I feel attacked LOL bare feet squad! Thanks for that tennis wrap my wheel just started falling off and was about to use electric tape
Fellow sicko here
yep...barefooter here...
The tennis grip is a great idea for my Simucube Tahko steering wheel. Thanks Dan.
Yeah i have one wheel as well thats a little thin, gonna try this 🙂
Lumbar support pillow has been the most valuable purchase in my entire rig and also less than $25! Can’t recommend people get one enough, I never realized what I was missing until I got one.
Nice final touch .. “this one just under $25” kinda weighs down that left arm a little, might induce some oversteer.
Keep killing it DM.
Haha thanks. Just comes in around $25 😝
The tennis overgrip is a great shout!
Yeah it’s really great!
I 3d print my cable clips. So nice and clean looking.
Thanks for the channel. Congratulations to Daytona, great victory. You made us all a little part of this dream.
Best thing I've found is a cheap USB fan (which was under your $25 budget) pointed at my face, especially in VR and open wheelers it makes such a difference to immersion. Great video, I like the unusual topics you cover in your clips.
Thanks Daniel! The cable velcros are smart, i havent seen those before! Last year i bought a "wind sim", and its one of the best things when it gets hot in the sim.. So the fan option you mention is really a good and cheap choice!
Those velcro cable ties work great for inside the PC management too. When I built mine the other year that's all I used to keep everything tidy. Did a mix of black & gray ones just from Walmart, but I know most online retailers have them nowadays in many colors to match whatever you're using them for.
I have a wheel that has a soft plastic rim. I just ordered some racket tape after viewing this. Thanks Daniel!
I’m sure you’re going to love it. It’s something we even use on race car steering wheels that don’t have the best grip. I remember the old Audi steering wheel and even the first version of the AMG GT3 had Alcantara grip and it was terrible. We had to wrap it in tennis grip.
Your studio / race room is awesome Daniel, thanks for sharing. My tip for a very cheap and helpfull tool is a magnetic pen when you work on a Alu profile rig.
Just ordered a set of your socks and gloves. Keep up the great work.
Awesome! Thank you! Enjoy them
I'm glad TR3 and you made it into ACC.
I got Sim Hound shoes. They work ok. But, prefer socks.
I refused to pay the prices for those cable clips, so I just wedge one of the soft velcro ties behind a wire and stuff it into the T slot. works really well, then you just bundle the other cables into the rest of the velcro loop
I don't use racing socks, but gymnast shoes like Rucanor Bonn, which have a rubberized underside for grip and are just stiff enough to feel like a shoes, but flexible and breathable enough to not have cramped and sweaty feet.
Cup holder......first thing you should buy, a cupholder
Tennis overgrip tape completely transformed my Formula V2 alcantara wheel, I was thinking about selling but now it's amazing and I don't have to wear gloves.
That’s awesome to hear. I personally still like to wear gloves even over a nice grippy wheel. I still have a little bit of sweat because you’re constantly holding the wheel. In tennis, you have some brakes in between round to wipe your hands. In racing, you don’t really have that chance to wipe your hands, so I still love to wear gloves to give that extra grip
Nice flex at the end haha
Headphone cable management ideia: I have bought a VR Pulley system and used it to hold my headphone cable.
It doesnt look the prettiest the way I set it up but Oh boy does it work wonders!
I just put them on and the cable "vanishes"
And as a bonus it saves the cable if i accidentally pull it somehow
Great Video!
Some great ideas here, thanks.
But you missed the #1 low-cost accessory; a cup holder :-)
That’s very true. I do have one of those on my rig actually!
Tennis overgrips are massively underrated! Not only do they improve grip, but they also makes it so that you don't wear out the rubber or leather of the steering wheel you're using it on!
That Rolex is such a flex
As a former cinematographer, editor, and a former computer repair consultant, cable management is a must!
My Moradness Gloves cam in yesterday!! LOVE THEM!!!
Guilty of the barefoot driving myself… although I don’t actually drive in real life, so it’s hard to apply the difference between real-world road car and sim there.
The wind sim does not have to be expensive to be integrated with a rig setup; a bit of electronics knowledge and following tutorials can get you a speed-sensitive setup using computer fans and an Arduino to control them. All up it might be a bit more than $25, but not much more if you look online.
But mostly I commented to echo the recommendation for the super clamps; I have a few on my rig for equipment like lights and button boxes. There are all sorts of adapters for the 1/8” or 3/16” threads, for example my custom button box was previously on a VESA mount (the same pattern as used on monitors). So I’m using an adapter from that pattern down to the thread, then a solid arm back to the clamp in beside the wheel.
One other thing to note is that depending on their headset setup, people may want a second audio extension cable to run lines for both the headphones and the mic. Or if their headset and sound card uses the special TRRS connector (like you see on earbuds for mobile phones with a built-in mic) in to put both over one connection, that the audio extension cable supports that; otherwise, their mic may be cut off.
You can also use bicycle handlebar grip tape
I always found bicycle, handlebar, grip tape to flake off
@@danielmorad hi Daniel. That's useful to know, thank you for the insight
barefoot for the win!
The flex in the end 😒😒🤣
@diogofaria231 just at the end. That's the impression I get with all his videos look what I've got. This video was a pointless calling them sim racing must haves 😅 most people don't use a wired headset most don't stream and most don't own a Rolex.
Man... why you gotta call me out like that? Now I have to go buy some moradness socks... lmao
Another great video Daniel. Always entertaining. I have to go with shoes. to me, the best part of sim racing is heel -toeing(?). Our mutual friend needs some of those cable ties. He's got a rats nest of cables.
The espresso is legend! :D
I've seen a few setups (both sim & real) with the tennis/baseball bat grip tape or even like a KT tape wrapped around the wheels and have always thought it looked super badass especially once it starts to get worn down a bit, like it tells a story.
I've thought about doing a DIY sequential shifter and/or handbrake and using a wooden hatchet or hammer handle or part of a hockey or field hockey stick for it just to see how it wears & patinas over years of use it'd probably be so cool looking.
I bought 100ft of cable management sleeving for my cables. Made it look like a cars wiring harness. Then got my hands on some thick L shaped shelving bracket...I've got a GT Omega Art. Used the shelving brackets as bracing for the steering deck. Also serves as mounting points for button boxes and what not.
Where did you get the shelves if you don't mind? I have the same rig and that sounds like something I'd like to add as well
I do a lot of the same things, the exception being the channel cable routing because my rig isn't extruded aluminum.
And I wear a different watch...
Bicycle bar tape, far more options than tennis tape
Dude. The tea cup. What crusin English country roads....lol
It was my espresso 😂
@@danielmorad espresso machine on there also. Geez living the high life
One to add to the list, bulk white gloves, simulating driving gloves less than a buck a pair.
whats even cheaper is a micro fibre cloth to clean your wheels dashboard ;)
A cool head... I see what you did there :D
All great ideas Daniel. Like you, I have OCD about cables and cable management. In addition to the great cable clips you highlighted, I also went with cable management sleeves - one for the cables going to the PC and another for all the power cables that terminate into a cable management box that holds the power strip/surge protector. All of these available for $25 or less.
Keep the great content coming!
Thanks! Good to know another cable guy like myself haha. I love a nice clean cable job.
Great video Daniel, Congrats again on the D24 win, Sebring is next ;).
What are you using to mount your Elgato wave XLR?
One additional great accessory under $25 is the ram mount. I have a few to attach some of my accessories directly to the rig.
Very true but thought they’re much more than $25. I have one but it was given to me with a button box.
@@danielmorad yes I bought the optional Ram mount when I got the PSP, but it cost more than $25 because it’s longer. The short or medium length ones are cheaper and can be had for around $25, especially if you get the non-Ram branded clones. They’re super useful.
Grippy soooooocks 👏🏻👏🏻
The best accessory 😂
I cought that at 5 mins. Keeping a cool head...I saw it 😂😂😂
100% sicko here.
Ditto
I can't do socks on my sim rig. Definitely needs to be shoes, and my Nike Airs with a gum rubber like sole is perfect.
Nice! I’m a sock guy personally for the sim but I can respect the shoe game.
@@danielmorad I know "Barefoot Bob McCready" used to drive dirt modified barefoot, but when I drive a car, I need shoes, no sandals or flip flops, actual shoes. I do also wear shoes around the house because I can never find slippers I like.
Summertime here in the states I have sim'd bare foot. Not at all uncomfortable. I still might try your socks for this time of the year. Cheers!
The socks are breathable. I personally like running them even in a warm room.
I do the ducting.
I got an inline duct fan and bolted it to my rig. Waay cheaper and has some pretty insane airflow.
4:54 mark. “To keep a cool head”…aims hose to crotch area 😂
Is that what happened 😂
@@danielmorad LMAO.
going off the pic, how the hell did a Hammer not make the list?
Is your sim rig made from wood? 😁
A hammer is the 8th thing on the list 😂
My wind sim with 300+ CFM fans cost me $10 off brand Arduino 2x $38 Fans, $30 printed wind straighteners, $20 power cord. You can get away with one fan and just the Arduino board.
Don’t know the bare feet till you get used to it got to 6.5k irating with bare feet only 😂
I take the audio signal from the monitors DisplayPort input. Saved me several costly feet of unnecessary cable lol
A direct cable from the monitor? I don’t get it? This tip and accessory is helping to get the cable out of your way when turning.
Morad brand grippy sock vacation?!
Was curious to know, and see, how you have the fan exhaust tubes mounted to your motion rig…thanks
What’s that brake pedal accessory on left side of the brake pedal to stop your foot?? Can you please link that for the active pedal set?
Awesome! What in-ears are you using for simracing?
liked and subbed
Thanks Freddy!
Sweet thumbnail idea lol
I drive bare feet. It's summer here and it's 32 degrees Celsius on a cool day in my room. Wearing socks would be far too hot.
We are all judging you 😂
i started in simracing like a 2 months ago and use the pedals barefoot asdhaskjdhashjkgd
man, did you just win the Rolex Daytona just to sell some socks? JK love your videos reviews about everything so far.
Yep sicko, Gold Coast so shoes can be fairly optional everywhere 😂
Oh yeah! Insanely hot. I guess that makes sense
Haha to be fair I am half Polynesian and a surfer which does add weight to that 😊
👍👍 Up to the content.
supa clamp 😎
@DanielMorad Congrats on the watch!
Team Barefoot !!!
Where is the fire extinguisher? So much immersion ... and of course safety for just 15 bucks :D
Link to $25 Rolex, please? 😅
www.molex.com 😂. Don’t actually check that.
What is the accesory on the side of your pedals? it is red. thank you!
great vids! Awesome setup wish mine was half of that!
What ear buds are you using? I had a pair can’t remember the name but they sucked. They sounded like a child banging a pot. loud and annoying. No low’s just all hi’s so it felt little mid. So keen to know what you have and think of yours
Cheers
Ryan
4:25 I bought this fan for exactly $25 (Not $80) in August 2023. The price will come back down when the main seller comes back in stock.
Tried the grippy socks but don't like them. Normal socks are fine and let me heel toe better.
Dryer vent hose, oh my.
I drive bare footed on warm days or when im short on socks cause i forget to throw a load in the wash.
Can you do a sim rig setup tour going over pc / camera stuff too ?
Thanks for this very entertaining video. I was looking though the affiliate links above and did not find the link to the watch. Any chance you could update the description ?
@Theodore96Fataliev you really didn't get it did you. The watch is a Rolex he won a 2 of winning Daytona 24
Curious what the camera pole is that you have the super clamp attached to.
Can you tell me what earbuds you were wearing? I have Bose earbuds, but bluetooth is just a bit behind so I'd like wired.
wire headphones and simracing is NO NO a cheap g435 "the 1st time i saw my headset flying when the calibration of the wheel started i was we are going wireless baby"
Does tennis overgrip damage alcantara?
What are the white plates you have covering flat portions of your sim rig?
Those aren’t actually white plates. That is my aluminum profile. This is the ASR Pro chassis. You can use MORADNESSFIVE as a code for 5% off
What are your headphones, Daniel?
Bose Soundsport wired
thanks!!!!@@danielmorad
I'm that guy. Only bare feet over here.😏
football grip socks lul
I drive with bare feet :D
I'm a bare feet guy!!
I feel like one of the jokes flew over peoples heads… not gonna say which one tho
But why you don't offer socks that right foot has only heel grip?! Makes no sense.
I got water shoes for sim racing hahaha
That works for sure.
whats wrong with bare feet???? 40 degree celsius day, i aint putting socks on to race
Your head, right? :'D
I can make you wind sim for les then your 80USD fan ;)
Can't get that te back...
I’m that guy
im a sicko and drive with bare feet and i dont care who knows it
sicko half the time lol
Under $25 = 800 reais no brasil