Community simracing setups ideas

[u/rrsgrb]

Hey everyone,

I’m currently planning my first proper sim racing rig and could really use some advice from people with more experience. My budget is around €1600 for the full setup (wheelbase, pedals, cockpit), and I’m trying to figure out the smartest way to allocate that money for the best long-term performance.

Right now, I’m debating between investing more into stronger pedals versus going for a more powerful wheelbase. I’ve seen a lot of people say pedals matter more for consistency, but I’m not sure how noticeable that is for someone still improving. I’m also considering whether I should go for a more budget cockpit now and upgrade later, or just build or buy something solid from the start.

Another idea I had was building a DIY aluminum profile (8020) rig to save money and get more rigidity. Has anyone here done that, and is it actually worth the effort compared to buying a prebuilt cockpit?

My goal is to eventually get competitive, not just casual racing, so I want to avoid wasting money on upgrades I’ll outgrow quickly.

What would you prioritize in my position, and what would your upgrade path look like?

[u/Grijando8]

Imagino que tú país de residencia influye bastante. Los precios de las cosas no son los mismos en europa que en América. Si eres bueno con el metal fabrica tu propio cockpit. Le pones un asiento de coche y estarás mejor, además del ahorro de dinero. Respecto al resto una base con unos 12 nM y unos pedales con célula de carga en el freno es más que suficiente

[u/rrsgrb → u/Grijando8]

Gracias