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I returned to simracing last year after moving to Spain from Argentina, so now, if I have the money, I can actually buy the stuff I desire, like rigs, and wheelbases and the lot.

But of course, it’s costly, so you’ve got to start small and go in steps. I got a Thrustmaster T300RS GT wheel and pedals set. I didn’t want to start off again with Logitech (I had a G27 back in Argentina, basically the best wheel you could get from retailers there), so I searched for an alternative. The T300 is a great entry wheel, despite the reliability concerns. As long as you keep the fans on all the time, you’re fine. It’s belt driven through a brushless motor so it’s both stronger than the Logitech G and far, far smoother. I’d say it’s midway through a Logitech G and a Fanatec CSL Elite.

The pedals, tho, are rubbish. Even the RS GT version with the upgraded T3PA pedals. It comes with a rubber cone that acts as a stopper for the brake, as a way to simulate a load cell but it’s rather hopeless. I found it very difficult in certain cars in iRacing (the sim I use) to modulate the brake… it took ages adjusting the settings for every car.

I quickly used my “being in Europe” card and bought a set of Elite Load Cell pedals from Fanatec. Best investment ever in terms of gaming. Immediately trimmed seconds of my laptimes, and could hit them consistently.

Maybe someone’s looking for ideas to start, so I’d recommend getting the standard Thrustmaster T300, without the extra cost of the pedals which are rubbish, and once you get a feel of the sims you’re racing, get load cell pedals. Either Thurstmaster’s own or Fanatecs.

After literally years of dithering I’ve finally committed to sinking some cash into a sim racing setup.

I’ve not gone for anything too fancy, I’ve decided the tried and trusted Logitech G920 is a good place to start for my wheel and pedal set and I’ve also got a Playseat RC0002 Challenge.

They arrive today and I cannot wait to get started!