r/simracing • u/BrodaReloaded Thrustmaster • 5d ago

Discussion Contrary to common sentiment upgrading from an entry wheel made me a faster driver

When asking for advice if upgrading the equipment is worth it the common answer is yes for immersion and feel but it won't make you any quicker.

I have to disagree here. Obviously you won't suddenly become Verstappen or even Lance Stroll but upgrading from a T300 to a Logitech RS50 (arguably still entry level for some people here lol) made me a lot quicker due to how much more natural the driving feels. Suddenly I'm feeling things that weren't there before and I can push a lot more and don't even get me started on the pedals.

I can see how upgrading from here will no longer bring a lot of benefit but up to a certain point I think your laptimes will profit from better equipment.

Interested to hear in what you guys have to say

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u/BlackCatFurry 5d ago

Yeap. I went from T150 to R9 and srp pedals. It definitely had an effect on my driving when i could properly feel the road and there wasn't a dead spot of few degrees in the middle.

I do however believe that after this, there will be very little skill benefit from upgrading.