Sim racing is all about immersion, that feeling of being completely connected to your car and the track. But even with high-end hardware, the experience can quickly turn frustrating if your setup isn’t right. A loose wheel, misaligned pedals, or the wrong settings can take all the enjoyment out of it.

That’s why Traxion, together with Simucube and its community, pulled together a set of tips from sim racers who’ve spent hours testing, tweaking, and sometimes failing to get their setups just right. These lessons are for anyone just starting out with high-end sim racing gear. They go beyond dry instructions — they show how real racers figure out what works, what doesn’t, and how tiny adjustments can transform a setup from “good enough” to something that actually feels connected to the car and the track.

6 sim racing equipment setup tips

Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn, highlighting small but important adjustments that make a big difference on track:

• How to mount your wheelbase, pedals, and seat for maximum stability and comfort.
• Tips for avoiding force feedback clipping and capturing every detail of your sim.
• How to tweak settings per sim and car, including creating multiple presets with Simucube Tuner.
• Ways to learn from the pros and community, using pre-made setups from esports champions and other racers.
• How to gradually get the most out of ActivePedal, from ABS feedback to brake pressure cues.
• Why patience and practice are key to unlocking your full potential on track.

This guide is packed with insights that can help you get the most out of your racing simulator hardware — making your sim racing more immersive, precise, and fun.

Industry-leading hardware

Simucube hardware, including Simucube 2 Pro wheelbase and ActivePedal, is built to deliver a precise and realistic driving experience. A stable setup and careful tuning allow you to feel every nuance of the car, from subtle weight transfers to brake pressure changes, helping you improve on-track performance.

Start with setups from esports and professional drivers, or explore community-shared presets in Simucube Paddock to find a baseline that works for you. Take the time to use ActivePedal step by step, adjusting features like ABS feedback and brake force cues, and pair it with Simucube Tuner and in-game settings to preserve all the subtle force feedback details.

With the right approach, even small adjustments to your setup can make a noticeable difference in responsiveness and immersion.

Read the full article

If you’re curious to see the full breakdown and get step-by-step guidance, the Traxion article is worth a read.

Read the full article here: 6 Sim Racing Equipment Setup Tips, Powered by Simucube

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This article was created in collaboration with Traxion, in the coming months we will be sharing more technical insights and guides for sim racing products. Stay tuned.