Becoming a Better Sim Racer Using Your Comments + New Rig Upgrades! Fanatec CSL DD and ClubSport V3s

[@grahamsanders9402]

Really enjoyed your video, I'm just starting to get serious about sim racing and your learning techniques are really helpful ...thank you...

[@justinsdaysoff]

You're welcome - I'm happy you liked it, and have fun improving.

[@David-ym2vk]

Congrats on the new sim rig. Just got one as well. It’s really interesting watching a fellow noob rather than all the KZbinrs that look like pros. One thing I noticed is there’s a cone on the right side of the chicane that Lewis lines up on and turns in from as he approaches the cone making for a smooth and wide turn in then cuts the inside corner. In comparison, you start your turn in way before that cone on the right and you also start from around the 2/3 of the way to the right and then you make up for the poor entry line by barreling through the whole chicane at a much more straight angle. It helped me watching your gameplay and noticing some similar errors that I do. I hope this helps.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Hey, thank you for watching, and I appreciate your comment. I'm glad you're picking up on the errors I'm making and learning from them - that improvement is one of my favorite parts of this hobby. Funnily, the chicane you mentioned is something I do intentionally, just not as smoothly as those with more skill than me. In GT Sport, the track limits can be a bit unrealistic, and that particular chicane allows you to pass through it so long as you keep two wheels on the red and white curbs. Hamilton isn't aware of this, as those are very lenient track limits relative to what you'd see in real life. To catch up to him, you can brake just before the 100 board and send it through the chicane like a madman. I watched SuperGT's video on him beating Lewis Hamilton, and he gives a more detailed account of the strategy. Not realistic, but if you get it right, you can gain some serious time. Anyways, have a good day!

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Great video again Justin! And nice editing job as well! You seem to have the right attitude towards this kind of hobby! Keep it up! Cheers from France!

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind feedback and am glad you like the videos. Hello from California, USA :). You're 9 hours ahead of me now, so it's only the beginning of my day here, but I wish you a good evening.

[@Zascar_88]

Great content! Lots of little useful tidbits of information 💁‍♀️ I've caught a couple of your sim progression videos and it is apparent why your channel is growing.... you are showing all us other noobs interested in sim racing how it can be done... correctly I might add. The equipment upgrades to the rig upgrades to the monitor/positioning to the new pc and online games.... kudos to you to for "bearing" it all for us to see... I, like you, got back into sim racing about 10 months ago. I was an OG of the GT Series up to PS3 (never got one). Got back into GT Sport and a little ACC on PS4, and now the GT7 madness! I had a wheel on PS2 back in the day.... but started about a year ago on PS4 using DS4 with motion - quite impressive tbh... then a couple months in upgraded to a CSL elite F1 bundle with LC brake and upgrade dampers plus the Porsche 918 round rim and a GT Lite folding rig. Worked well for a while but eventually upgraded to generic GT Omega ART frame a couple months ago. And tomorrow will get the new Fanatec GT DD with boost kit and LC brake (can't wait tbh, kid on Xmas eve...lol)! I have steadily improved consistently with each upgrade and have found a few tenths overall.... Then I caught your video talking about seating position and fov (fov was never a problem for me did the calc and measured...and had a monitor mounted like you do now -movable!). I hadn't paid that much attention prior as long as I seemed to be comfortable in the rig. But you got me thinking, so I did a Google search and found a doc from Ricmo Tech that explains proper seating position and measurements to help too. Basically between you and them I changed the seating position in the rig and I only have done a few laps so far but I already feel much more comfortable driving, and can see doing some longer enduro stuff now. As another YTer recently stated about his sim rig "....Basically this is my new favorite seat in the house, my happy place, just bring me food and water...." 😂❤😊 Its awesome to see you post videos, get some awesome comments, feedback and critique from other experienced racers, put it into practical application and benefit the rewards- greater immersion, greater fun, greater learning experience much better driver! 😊 Keep being yoy and doing what brings you jou -we are all along for the ride right there with you brother! 👍 Can't wait to see what's next in the journey...😮

[@Zascar_88]

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[@justinsdaysoff]

I'm happy you've liked the videos so far, and I hope to keep making more - I only wish I could upload more regularly! It's great to hear when people are receiving the content well. Thank you for the kind remarks/feedback on my channel, and I'm glad some of my stuff on FOV and seating position were able to get translated into your own sim racing. My improvements in immersion and pace are mainly due to those who decided to view my videos and give advice, which has been an awesome experience. Wishing you the best when it comes to improving your pace and upgrading your rig. You've made some nice upgrades, and I'm excited for you to jump into direct drive as I now know how great of an immersion upgrade it can be! You may already be doing that right now, and in that case, I hope you're enjoying it :). Thanks again, and have a great day! Meanwhile, I'll keep thinking of new ideas and trying to find the time to make more content.

[@beastcoastrepairs]

Great videos man. I’m waiting on my GT DD Pro to arrive. I can definitely relate to where you are in the sim world. I appreciate your content as you progress further into sim racing. It’s very relatable for people getting into the hobby. Keep it up 🤙🏼

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you very much for the kind remarks. It feels great to hear from people who appreciate the content, even if I've got a long way to go skill-wise :). Enjoy your DD pro - regardless of skill level, you'll have a ton of fun. Direct drive is awesome.

[@APRT]

Moving the TV was a great tip. FOV is very important. A VR headset will change your perspective during the races and a sense of immersion and scale.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching the vid. Yes, that FOV adjustment has been huge for my immersion and pace. I have since this video been able to get the monitor much closer, even. I'm excited to try ACC or iRacing, which will allow me to dial in the FOV more precisely. Maybe VR one day down the road :).

[@TheGamebox47]

Awesome video man. Yeah the LH challenge is quite something. I'm still working on my time, pace, and improvement of sim racing as a whole, even with Assseto Corsa and the F1 games. Keep it going.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you, and I'm glad you liked the video. Good luck and enjoy improving. I've got a ways to go, but it is nice to be at this stage, where there is still much room to improve. The LH challenge has been an excellent way to keep me focused on a specific track. I only wish the car they picked for the challenge drove a bit better.

[@JobeRacing]

Hi there! South African Subscriber here. I found your channel randomly searching for wheel to buy. Your content is really well documented and your personality comes through really well in your videos. Keep up the great content brother, I hope you get millions of subs haha!

[@justinsdaysoff]

Hello from California! Thank you very much for the kind remarks. It has been a joy to see so many people from all over the world watching and enjoying. I appreciate your comment. Millions of subs? I can try haha. I'd need more video ideas ha. My friend, I hope you're having a great day in South Africa.

[@5150puck]

Love this! It’s literally a few racing videos for the rest of us that are not named Super GT. Keep up the good work, sir.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching and I'm really glad you liked the video!

[@viperx220racing3]

Nice, just got a sim rig myself so getting into the sport. Great fun great videos. Keep it up 👍🏻🏁

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you!

[@gaymer69209]

I love hanging out with Justin on his days off work. I love your hobbies too. Mastering "Trail-Braking" comes with time and practice. I also dance on the pedals with my socks on, and I do keep my Tv monitor much closer to my steering wheel. Suzuka is my fave track in GT Sport. BTW. Your eyes and smile are the cutest.

[@APoetsCorner]

I feel more comfortable driving in my sexy socks too. Your lap times have definitely improved since your previous video! Thank you for sharing your fun hobbies with us, Justin.

[@exozon99]

good job man, keep pushing!

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you! I will!

[@GreedFire]

Funny to watch. Reminds me of myself when I was a noob. Just don't rush and dont be agressive at corners and u will be faster. Don't try to catch up time. Don't focus on other drivers as well. Do laps with slower cars first and u will gain consistency. Then swap to faster cars. Believe me.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you very much for watching and for your advice. I will work on this. I need to keep my cool more - I need to focus on each corner, be smooth, stay patient, and stay consistent. My attention will often drift to other drivers, my delta, etc., when I need to keep my mind entirely on optimizing my driving. I'm sure it will come more easily with practice.

[@LaggaTutto]

Cool videos man! I like the name of the channel and now I'm curious: What do you do for living?

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you like the videos. I hope you don't mind me being a bit unspecific here for personal privacy, to keep KZbin and personal life separate, but I'm a healthcare professional.

[@LaggaTutto]

@@justinsdaysoff of course! Not a problem :) Keep driving 😁 I like your videos ✌️ Cheers mate

[@Morcs33]

Cool video man, I hear you need to get ahold of the infamous RICH ENERGY drink for alien type speeds. I had a G29 and went to the DDPRO also. I have the same 2 wheels but thinking about the Porsche with podium shifters

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you, man! I don't know if I'm ready for that RICH ENERGY power yet, haha. The shock from the increase in my skill/pace may be too overwhelming.

[@chemitaxis]

I don’t recommending you the porsche wheel, it’s too heavy for this base

[@Morcs33]

@@chemitaxis I was thinking that after I saw it weighs 2.2 kg. Hmmmm Thanks

[@nottherealaaron]

Solid progress! Can't wait until you inevitably end up on iRacing. It's going to be great content. I think the brake performance kit took my V3 pedals to the next level.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you! I can't wait either, honestly. I would love to get a PC eventually/maybe soon and do some proper driving. I appreciate you watching the vids. Have a good day!

[@thomas9290]

Totally agree with the brake performance kit improvement, it give you a more firm pedal and allows you to modulate with more accuracy your breaking. It's almost a shame they don't sell it with the V3, but still. Love your rig dude.

[@alexgmrs]

Great setup, great video. Same as you, I move my rig to the living room to play using the TV :)

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you liked the video. A possible tip for your setup: I recently installed a TV wall mount that can extend the TV 40in or approximately 100cm from the wall. I mounted it such that the midline of the TV was at my eye line. Now I can roll the rig to the right spot and position the monitor as it should be for proper FOV sim racing. It was a nice, affordable way to get the rig more immersive. When you have to use a living room, I guess you have to get creative :). Have a good day.

[@alexgmrs]

@@justinsdaysoff that's a great idea. I keep my rig in a storage space in my apartment and just bring it to the living room when playing. I have a Trak Racer TR8 with caster wheels installed, so I can roll it around haha. Have you ever considered installing a buttkicker? I'm thinking about it, but still a puzzle how to set it up with the PS5

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@alexgmrs Yes, the caster wheels were a must for me, too - it's just funny how when I want to race, I have to go through this little setup process every time. It's no big deal, though. I've thought about a butt-kicker and other motion stuff, but for now, I want to focus on obtaining a PC to play more titles. I kind of worry that the more I add, the more likely one thing is to break or need tweaking/repairing. I'm trying to find that balance between immersion/quality and simplicity/ease of use. In other games besides GT sport, the vibration motors in the V3 pedals add a nice bit of extra simulation.

[@alexgmrs]

@@justinsdaysoff Same here, I have also to keep an eye on the overall cost of this "hobby". But I still have a few upgrades I plan to do, including the ClubSport Brake Performance and Damper kits...but all in good time :) Are you on Instagram?

[@BeHappyWithUrLife]

Peddle cam bought to you by Dog hair, love the humour haha! Great improvements, Justin!

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you, Luke! I'm happy you like the channel so far. Hopefully, I'll have some time to make more videos.

[@zainhaider6724]

I like up and coming youtubers. Goodluck.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for watching! And I don't know about KZbinr just yet, haha. I did not expect these views at all! Just be sure to give a thumbs up to any KZbinr you regularly watch. Making these videos has opened my eyes to the amount of work that goes into it.

[@giogamer4825]

Great video again. Very clear and fun (dog hair etc) Keep up the good work! You have a really great race set up...Wondering, does the V3 Throttle and Brake feedback motors work on Playstation? You are READY for GT7 😁👍

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you, and I'm glad you've liked the videos so far. Hopefully, I will be able to make some more. Unfortunately, I don't think the throttle + brake vibration motors work on GT Sport, but I'm not sure if that's across all Playstation games. Have a great day :)

[@CDubLDD]

Nice video. For your pedals, what do you set the brake force to?

[@justinsdaysoff]

My brake force is typically set to 50.

[@cerberusthesavage]

Hi, how are you liking the wheel? No complaints or anything since am looking to get one aswell :) Thanks in advance.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Hey, thanks for watching. The wheel is excellent, especially at its price point. I would recommend going for the boost kit straight away - that extra 3nm is quite nice and doesn't cost too much more. When I first got the wheel, I was having trouble with the shaft coming disconnected from the wheelbase. A black, metal C-clamp holds the shaft in place, and I had to manually re-tighten that myself (which is what Fanatec told me to do). Other than that one issue, no problems at all.

[@cerberusthesavage]

@@justinsdaysoff hahaha ordered mine! went with the 8 NM one + mclaren gt3 wheel

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@cerberusthesavage Nice! Enjoy it!

[@LuisSilva-zy4yu]

Hi nice video. Do you think that driving the fanatec kit will make you faster than with your g29 or it's more about the experience and realism?

[@justinsdaysoff]

So the vast majority of my equipment is purely for immersion and fidelity. This equipment's effects on my pace will be minor and could be replicated easily with more practice on a G29. The loadcell brake, however, should lead to faster laps. The way you apply weight to the loadcell brake to dictate braking force with your leg muscles is more manageable for humans to do consistently and with refinement - it simply comes down to how our bodies work. Pivoting your ankle or positioning your foot like you have to do with a potentiometer-based brake pedal is harder for the human body and brain to work out.

[@LuisSilva-zy4yu]

@@justinsdaysoff Cool thanks for the tips. I really like your videos so keep us posted with any progress.

[@2Fanatical]

I'm looking at the exact same gear from Fanatec V3 pedals,GT DD wheelbase,GT3 wheel..so tempted to order but keep watching all kinda comparison videos on KZbin 😅 By the way what cameras are you using ? They look crisp!

[@justinsdaysoff]

I don't think you can go wrong with what you've described (basically what I have, ha). I think the CSL DD is the best value wheelbase on the market right now, and the V3s get the job done and then some. It's tough, as there are many choices, but things do start to get expensive. Good luck, and I hope you enjoy whatever you get. I shoot with a Sony ZV1 for background, intros, and profile shots. Then my cell phone for the wheel cam and a GoPro for the pedal cam. I work with what I have, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@2Fanatical]

@@justinsdaysoff Thanks for the info ;) The way you have setup those cameras works really well and overall they look really nice and crisp! After about 2 weeks of research about Sim gear this is what I ended up getting: 1. Grand Turismo DD Pro Premium Bundle (back in stock today :) ) 2. Clubsport shifter 3. Clubsport handbrake 4. CSL Pedal Tuning Kit 5. Clubsport Formula V2.5 X Wheel 6. CSL Elite WRC Wheel I made a sacrifice over V3 Pedals because CSL pedal load cell was back in stock and instead got additional Steering Wheels so I could play more than just Gran Turismo 7 on Playstation. Now I'll be able to play some Xbox games I have like Forza too and probably some rally on PC with that WRC wheel. Sort of a makes this sim equipment more versatile and leaves room for future upgrades. Anyways thank you for the reviews and tips and maybe we will see each other on the track one day. Subscribed ;)

[@hardlytech9072]

Nice improvements on your entry and exit lines, it's addicting, isn't it? It's good that you've recognized where you have potential for improvement, old habits die hard, but you're on the right track! Do you plan on continuing into GT7?

[@justinsdaysoff]

Hey, late reply here, but thanks for watching and the positive feedback :). I definitely would like to try GT7 when it comes out. I've been playing ACC lately and have been trying to improve. Little by little, it starts to come together. And you're right: It's definitely addicting haha

[@hardlytech9072]

@@justinsdaysoff I transitioned from GT Sport to ACC as well, lol. If you're looking for other good sims to try out, I highly recommend 'Automobilista 2' (AMS2). Better curb physics and weight transfer, pretty amazing weather and day night cycle. I still jump into ACC every now and then.

[@justinsdaysoff]

​ @Hardly Tech Thanks for the recommendation. I have iRacing on my list for the next to try, but I will try to look into AMS2, as well. It may make more sense to try AMS2 first since iRacing is expensive and has so much DLC content. We shall see!

[@B3NN1CH0LL5]

It looks like you have a lot of input lag on the steering wheel likely caused by using a TV. I had the same issue, see if your TV has a game mode option, that fixed it for me. You may have to dig through the settings to find it but was so worth it until I got my monitor! Great vid btw

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for the tips and I'm glad you liked the video. I was able to find the "Game Mode" option on my TV and have fixed the issue! Thanks again.

[@steliosapergis]

Hello there. I have dd pro one month. I play with it maybe 20 hours. In gt7 yesterday in sport mode on gt7 was a race in dragon trail and i quit . I go 1.36.736 and in race the first was in 1.35.970 i try a lot of thinks i exercise a lot and nothing. Maybe my options in wheel is wrong. You can to make one setup video. But right video?? They helped a lot. Because im thinking sell the wheel.what extra can i do ? 😕😥 Thanks

[@justinsdaysoff]

Hey, and thanks for checking out the video. The settings on the CSL DD pro should be pretty good out of the box. It's super common to be that far off the leader's pace. You can hot-lap for days, thinking there is no way to push the car more, but with more practice, the times will improve, and you will become more competitive. Watch the replay next time this happens and study the leader's driving. Only return the wheel if it no longer brings you fun/enjoyment. Have a great day.

[@hamzamouchtaki3690]

Hi Justin , i just Bought the gt track cockpit + the csl dd bundle for gran turismo , I just want to know if the seat of the gt track is very comfortable , + if the base of the csl dd gets easily fixed and the csl pedals too to the cockpit thank you keep it up good videos

[@justinsdaysoff]

I just replied to your later comment on seat comfortability :). Hopefully, I was able to respond in time. Overall, everything can be fitted to the GTtrack fairly easily. The T-nuts that come with the CSL DD allow for easy mounting of the wheelbase. The cockpit itself comes with a ton of nuts and bolts which can be used for mounting the pedals and other equipment, as well as ties for cable management. Thanks again.

[@twistedsorcerer202]

With a awesome new rig and a gorgeous wheel you deserve to play a real sim game like Assetto Corsa Competizione

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. That's the plan, to get into ACC, iRacing, etc., and so likely to make the switch to PC. GT Sport was a good entry point into the hobby and can have some very fun racing and a good community, as well as race matchmaking system. Like most, I started with a controller, then curiosity and desire for immersion get to you, and before you know it, you've got a whole rig haha. The force feedback, graphics, and other things on GT Sport are pretty good, but the driving physics are too far from realistic for me, especially taking into account what commenters have told me on my videos.

[@jean-micheldrolet1128]

@@justinsdaysoff I think I am following the same journey, but a couple months late, you pretty much bought all the gear I want ahah! GT Sport is great to be honest, I think people are bashing it too much, it is so competitive online once you get to the B class and above. Will definetly try ACC and Iracing too once I get all the cockpit set up! Cheers

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@jean-micheldrolet1128 GT Sport, sure, isn't at the level of realism of the other sims, but it's a very well-polished console game with excellent force feedback. I will probably always play it as long as I enjoy racing games. Good luck on your journey. Building up your skill, equipment, and knowledge has always been my favorite part of any hobby. Enjoy yourself, and maybe we'll see each other in a race sometime. And thanks for watching.

[@DannyA4]

That really looks very good already! What I noticed is the latency of the TV with your inputs. It's delayed. I got rid of it by turning off all the "picture enhancers" you find in the TV settings, all of them! It plays better and the inputs can move through unhindered.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I noticed that latency as well. In my last video, I thought I didn't have the clips in sync when I was editing, but it just turns out there was an actual in-game delay. I will take your advice and turn off the enhancers; I've heard this makes ACC run better on PS4 as well. I appreciate your advice.

[@deonvnzl]

@@justinsdaysoff depending on your tv it probably also just has terrible input lag. I would never play on a TV unless its an OLED like the LG C1.

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@deonvnzl It's an LG OLED B9 that is relatively new. I think I need to turn the TV picture enhancements off, and it should work pretty well. I've got a wall mount on the way that will enable me to bring the TV much closer to my rig, which I'm excited to experience. Thank you for the help.

[@deonvnzl]

@@justinsdaysoff yea, that should do the trick :)

[@el-grecos-world3016]

I enjoyed your videos all the time.....nice wheel....i wish u made a Video about that

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback!

[@itzhoggy5037]

Great set up

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you, and I appreciate you watching the video. Have a good one!

[@exelsiominecraftandmore1487]

Sadly i dont have enough space for a rig, so i am stuck with my g29 mounted to my desk, but it eas still enough to get A rated in GT sports :) enjoy your videos, you will get there eventually :)

[@justinsdaysoff]

Yes, I will keep pushing. I don't race competitively too often as my racecraft could improve. I'm S-rated, but I always worry about ruining other's races. This cockpit is nice as it is on wheels to move it out of the way, but unfortunately, I don't have the space for a full-blown rig with monitor stands, etc. Thanks for watching and commenting. Wishing you luck in your races.

[@exelsiominecraftandmore1487]

@@justinsdaysoff wait i was talking about drivers rating, not saftey rating, S rating in DR is only for pros :) i mean your setup is really nice already :) only thing i am wondering if the monitor isn't to low, isnt the steering wheel blocking a lot of your view? Yeah i won't be racing for a while, my g29 died on me today, hoping i can fix it it needs a new power jack.

[@justinsdaysoff]

@Exelsio Minecraft and more Yes, I knew you were talking about driver rating - in that I have a "B" rating. I was bringing up my sportsmanship rating to express how, even though it is the highest rating, I'm still apprehensive about close racing, given my skill level when it comes to racecraft. And sorry about your G29! Hopefully you'll be racing again soon.

[@elpoderosaso]

The most important part for SIM racing and no one talks about it is the size of your monitor. If your eyes have to move a lot and your peripheral vision doesn't cover the entire screen then your monitor is too big or you are too close to the monitor. F1 drivers have said it for years that most of the time they are looking at the apex with their peripheral vision while their point of sight is one or two corners ahead.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching and for the tip. I've been working on how far to place the monitor from my eyes. Thankfully, most games come with a field of view setting where you can use a calculator online to put in your monitor size and its distance from your eyes, and the calculator will tell you the in-game setting to use for the most realistic FOV.

[@Pucis666]

I like these "noob" videos better than pro stuff, kinda takes me back to when I started myself. :) Now I will wait until you make the next logical jump, that is to PC and iRacing :D

[@justinsdaysoff]

If you like noob stuff, then you came to the right place :)! It's funny how those more experienced with the hobby can already guess where I want to head, even calling it logical haha. I already want to buy a PC. Once you start, it's hard to stop. I keep craving more immersion. Thanks for watching.

[@billwiley7216]

@@justinsdaysoff If you like the gt3 style of cars the place to go sim racing is ACC on PC. ACC on PC is much better than the console version with a lot more support. Actually the studio (KUNOS) that makes the ACC PC game really has nothing to do with its port to consoles which is done by 505 games not Kunos. Also supposedly there will be coming out in the very near future an American Track pack which will feature some of the top tracks on the SRO motorsports America group such as Cota, Watkins Glen being just a couple of the tracks rumored to be upcoming.

[@Thefunnyveterans]

Great content!

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it.

[@ghostninja4342]

How did you manage to conect wheel base to ps4? Can you do video how did you do it?

[@justinsdaysoff]

Certain Fanatec wheelbases are Playstation-ready out of the box, including the CSL DD pro. The wheelbase comes with a cable that connects to the console via USB at the front of the console. Particular Fanatec wheels are Playstation-ready, too, so you don't even have to map the buttons if you don't want to. Fanatec does an excellent job at making plug-and-play sim equipment for consoles, which is nice for us players who don't have gaming PCs.

[@lawsonbrewer5225]

The main thing that I have a problem with is just thinking too much about my lap, always worrying about if I'm taking the right line or braking enough. I think if you just try to drive without thinking about every little thing you need to do you'll get faster.

[@justinsdaysoff]

You and I both. I need to learn to hone my skill and focus on what matters. It's funny how sometimes I'll put music on while I drive, and my laps will be better than without it, especially with hot lapping, which is what I mostly do now. When I'm on for a good lap, the latter half of the lap, I'm always overanalyzing every corner. That challenge to stay focused on what matters and be free of distraction is why I have enjoyed this hobby so much.

[@simracingchannel7691]

Not bad for a beginner man. Regarding the trailbraking its a technique that requires some practice to master. Its all about controlling and shifting the balance and weight of the car as you turn in setting the car up for the corner. An essenstial skill if you want to become fast and in better control of the car. But one that takes some time to get the feeling for. Right now it looks to me like your still a bit to forcefully or eratic with the brake when you release it, it really needs to be that smooth transition from full on braking to turn in to apex to keep the car nice and steady. But just keep up the practice mate and you will get there surely.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for the comment and for watching. Yea, it's going to come down to practice and training my braking leg to be less jerky. Smoothness, patience, and consistency in general - all of these I hope to improve with time. I've been playing ACC which has been really good practice. Have a good day!

[@RaiyzorX]

Sorry if you’ve said this before but can you let me know what cockpit you using. Thanks

[@justinsdaysoff]

I have a Next Level Racing GTtrack cockpit. Thanks for watching.

[@breweymcbeerface3752]

Love the vids - wish I was you. Nice socks :-)

[@joantorres119]

What are your torque settings for you csl dd pro

[@Bombichote1]

Why are you using the clamp, insted of the t-nuts?

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching. For the wheelbase? I actually do have that in place using the nuts that Fanatec supplied.

[@Martin-vn9fr]

I got the same next gt level track some days ago and man My back hurts immediately in that thing. I dont if its the seat, or that i cant get the right seating position. i tried like 100 different angles and combination of seat, pedale and wheel angle. Still not perfect, in my playseat challenge i never even thought about back pain.

[@karl343]

Look up sim-lab, they've the best value for money cockpits.

[@vividpsychosis8222]

The next step to getting better as a sim racer is to use iracing and not arcade gran turismo. You can thank me later. Either way, wonderful progress and I’m glad you are loving the hobby. I went from where you started to a full p1x rig with triple 1440 monitors, a dd1 with Porsche gt3 wheel, HK sprints pedals, motion and a wind simulation. Lol it’s a nice rabbit hole. Keep on learning.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Hey, thanks for watching. That is hopefully coming very soon. I will start with ACC on the PC and learn more from there. Rabbit hole indeed, haha. I think finally, after a few more upgrades, I'll be content with the setup, but I'm sure that's what everyone says until inevitably more comes.

[@ghostninja4342]

It would realy help.

[@TheDa1andonlymrking]

You should also get the dampner for the throttle

[@AndreMiguelLopes69]

You also should find a way to bring your tv closer to your eyes ! All the rest is pretty good !

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching and for the advice. I've got a TV wall mount on the way that will extend the monitor out 40 inches, which should bring it right behind my wheelbase. I will just have to dial in the monitor height, and I think it will work out nicely. From what I understand, I should aim to have the vertical midline of the monitor at my eye line.

[@wardope]

Now its time to Go full VR. you won't regret it!

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for watching. I've had limited experience with VR outside of sim racing, but I know it would be fantastic even from that. I'm very excited to try it one day.

[@scratchacker]

1:33 gas pedal left side😄

[@justinsdaysoff]

Yea, I was trying out a new pedal configuration there. Haha I must've been holding the camera the wrong way. Now that's going to bug me! Thanks for watching.

[@michaelgayle7001]

Really nice progression. Get a pair of Simpson or other driving shoes for more realism and avoid slipping in your socks.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you very much, and I appreciate the tip as well.

[@michaelgayle7001]

@@justinsdaysoff Justin, you’ve inspired me to spend the cash and “dump the controller “.

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@michaelgayle7001 That's awesome - I'm glad. If you feel it will bring you enjoyment and you've got the money for it, always go for it. You may be a bit slower with the wheel at first, but it's so much more immersive and fun. All the best.

[@ienaridens7979]

have look to Z28 Channel latest video for wheel setup on GTS ... possibly great suggestions...

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for the advice! I will check this out.

[@serhatyildiz7377]

You still far away from the screen tho you have to be as close as possible to be able to use kerbs more effienct, also I do not know the HZ of your TV panel but usually they are 60hz and they have input lag whch effects so much, its better to switch minumum 144hz triple monitor. Also try İracing^^

[@justinsdaysoff]

Hey, thanks for checking out the video! I ended up fixing the screen distance issue with a monitor wall mount that you can see in later videos of mine, so it's right up to the wheelbase now. The TV is an LG OLED, so it's not too bad when you put it into game mode. The input lag is unnoticeable. The refresh rate is 120Hz, I believe. And iRacing is coming soon - I want to get into online racing there.

[@gt_blaze1764]

You really need to get the monitor right up against the back of the wheelbase. Right now it's like you're driving from the back seat. Proper FOV will really bump up the immersion. Also, GT Sport is horrible for cockpit view. There's not much adjusting the seating position in cockpit view. That's why the majority of top GT players use either bumper view or bonnet view..

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching and for your advice. Since this video, I've managed to bring the monitor to the correct position using a wall mount and have been enjoying it. It's so much easier to spot braking points, and of course it's more enjoyable. I used to drive with the bonnet view exclusively but have recently switched to cockpit view for a bit more immersion and realism, though I'm sure I could go faster with a different view. Next, I'll have to get into ACC, iRacing, etc., which will have proper FOV settings to dial in the immersion further. All and all, the rig is coming along nicely. Hopefully, I can make another video showcasing the progress.

[@serrasalmus]

@@justinsdaysoff you aint going to be doing them corner cuts in iracing......great progress and getting away from the console with sims that have proper fov and seat positioning will make it even better and much more enjoyable. however its not all beers and roses.....

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@serrasalmus I've been practicing a bit on ACC for PS4 for when I get a PC. In GT Sport, the curbs are your apex markers effectively. You can run two wheels partly into the gravel, and your car glides over it like nothing. After a handful of laps on ACC, barely keeping it together, I'm officially scared of curbs and pretty much anything that isn't asphalt haha. I'll get there. Thanks for watching.

[@lawrencejooste632]

Have you tried Assetto Corsa Competizione yet?

[@justinsdaysoff]

I have it purchased and will be trying it out very soon. Unfortunately, I only have a console right now, so I'm confined to the PS4 version, which is a bit lacking relative to the PC version. I plan to transition to more realistic games very soon and am excited to hone my skills in the face of more real-world driving physics. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@TheEpyonz]

Don’t sweat it.

[@sillibsillibidis6644]

Next tip... Forget about GT and get a real sim. Those v3 s were a must..!! Keep it up!!

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for the tips and comments! I agree. The loadcell changes the game. I feel my wheelbase, wheel, pedal set, and cockpit are in a good place. I only wish I had the space for a dedicated, properly-positioned monitor. Not to mention a PC to play a sim with more realistic driving physics - that will probably be my next upgrade. I do have ACC on PS4, which I should practice more on, but there isn't a lot of console options.

[@sillibsillibidis6644]

@@justinsdaysoff Ever thought of vr? Of course this must come across with a pc, but i feel your enthousiasm and i believe if you dive more into this world, you can manage your budget in the years to come to expand your rig and have a more immersive experience and of course have more fun!! It is so rewarding driving to the limmit of your potential and setting new limmits as you get better!!

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@sillibsillibidis6644 I have put some thought into VR and would love to try it one day. And you're right - I'm having a great time racing and honestly feel like just diving into PC is the way to go, as that opens up many more options. I continue to enjoy the challenge and focus required to improve one's pace in this hobby.

[@Martin-vn9fr]

@@justinsdaysoff Dont you have back pain in the gt level track ? I dont know I still am not sure if i should exchange my seat :((

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@Martin-vn9fr Hey Martin, thanks for commenting and watching. It took me a while to find the proper seating position, but I haven't noticed much backpain. Sure, after a long time, I feel a bit uncomfortable and readjust a bit. Hopefully, this stays that way for me. Could you need more lumbar support - you may consider an insert for that? If all else fails, I know you can swap the seat without too much difficulty. Good luck!

[@maximilian1647]

I‘d say if you want to get better at GTS you should be driving some sim where you don’t get away with the mistakes you are making. Learn to drive in a sim where car behavior is more realistic. Like in ACC or AC and if you can put out some decent and consistant laps in there you should go back to GTS. So learn the basics of racing. Learn to feel understeer, learn to feel oversteer, learn how to approach certain cornertypes (like the hairpin before the Schumacher S - you need to Double apex it. First apex is at the entry then you leave the inside for like 3-5 meters to come back and be earlier on the throttle) in real sims you are learning to Drive way cleaner and more precise. Because slaming it into a corner as you can do in GTS, youll not just lose time, it will kill you.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for the advice. I plan to play more realistic sims soon. I want to play with the most realism possible. Unfortunately, I just don't have a PC yet. They have ACC on console, but it's not very optimized for PS4. I'm excited to hop into a more realistic sim and get the hang of proper racing. I'll try to make some videos on that when the time comes.

[@Botmeister37]

@@justinsdaysoff Then try AC. Graphically not as nice as GTS, but it's an actual sim and not an ice skating contest. After that you might find it hard to go back to GTS. Plus, it's a bargain for all that content! Your DD will show it's strength better as well.

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@Botmeister37 I think I'm going to try to tweak my settings to get ACC working more cleanly on PS4 so I can practice that more. My goal is to have a PC soon and make the jump straight into iRacing and ACC on there. I appreciate your advice.

[@RafLpz]

TV still too far away. Need to get a mount and get it right against wheelbase. Once TV is close you will understand my next comment…why are you driving with wheel on the screen??? Is it not in your hands? That is part of immersion. Oh just realized this is GTS. I don’t think it offers that cockpit view. Well when you play a real sim you will know how. Anyways, good luck.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching and for your advice. If you watch my latest video, you will see that I took nearly all of your direction :). I still gravitate more towards the view with the wheel in ACC, though. The dashcam view just feels a little too close. I usually go into "view settings" and just remove the wheel. Anyways, time to keep practicing and keep improving! Good luck to you too.

[@Toad666]

This game is a disgrace for that wheel and pedal setup. try playing assetto corsa competizione maybe. but i like that you acknowldge what you did wrong and learn fast :) keep on going

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for commenting and watching - I'll keep pushing. And I do largely agree with you and acknowledge that the driving physics in GT Sport will not give me the realism of ACC, and I do want to aim for as realistic as I can get. Going to download ACC once I get a PS5 - I'm hoping the upgrade in February will polish out the console version, as I'm confined to consoles for now. GT sport is a fun simcade with pretty good force feedback, nonetheless, and has so much more of an online community for competitive racing on console.

[@jrstudio07]

You are still rotating the wheel too much.

[@mcalbols]

That view is only good on triple screens and VR. try hood view or bumper veiw. I can hit apexs way easier with them views on a single screen

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for the tips and comments. I used to drive with the hood view but switched to inside the car for more immersion/realism, but it does restrict FOV when you have a screen situation such as mine. And which game would you recommend for driving authenticity most? ACC? iRacing?I do seem to always gravitate toward driving GT3 cars. I may want to make the switch to iRacing straightaway, focus on pace and hotlapping, then ease into some proper racing.

[@billwiley7216]

@@justinsdaysoff ACC for gt3, I dropped my iRacing subscription as to me ACC is much better. Biggest advantage for iRacing is some of the American tracks which are available basically nowhere else but the cost of buying their content piece by piece both tracks and cars plus needing to maintain an active subscription to even access the content you bought and paid for can add up quickly. In my opinion with iRacing you really do not own the content but only rent it as you cannot use it if you do not have an active subscription even offline. With ACC buy it once and it is always yours. Another thing is ACC has some of the best AI drivers in the business which actually you can just enjoy racing offline or they will make you better preparing you to race real people online. They are adjustable to give most drivers a decent challenge from just learning up to most good drivers that are not actual aliens. Hotlapping is good but in actual racing you must learn the track and to race not always having the preferred line available to you.

[@justinsdaysoff]

@@billwiley7216 Thank you very much for watching and for your thorough comments. I want to get a PC as soon as possible but will practice with ACC on my PS4 until then. You've nailed it in your comment when it comes to hotlapping. I've enjoyed getting the hang of putting in a decent lap. Still, it will be an even more fun challenge to improve my racecraft in areas like holding unpreferred lines, anticipating overtaking opportunities, etc., on a track with opponents. I'm excited to get the hang of some proper driving physics and, hopefully, make more videos about the process. Thanks again.

[@mcalbols]

@@justinsdaysoff iracing for online content. ACC for Ai content

[@youngyingyang]

If you want to be a better simracer, don't use Gran Turismo, Get a PC with a good GPU, get any or all of these true simulators like AMS2, AC, ACC, RRE, or iRacing. Stay away from simcade games.

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thanks for watching and for the advice. That is definitely my plan.

[@edcadlick2650]

Your TV is too large and too far away you don't need to look in the sky 32in curved screen try screen 3 ft away or three screens keep going spare no expense

[@justinsdaysoff]

Thank you for the advice. I want to figure out a proper monitor situation for immersion and probably pace. I just don't know if I have the space right now for a dedicated monitor on the cockpit, unfortunately. But yes, I will keep going :).

[@fede9525]

Get some Headphones

[@michitolinogaming8209]

You need a decent rig. I can't see it when you drive the living room TV and then call it sim racing. Too far from the screen. It looks more like Sunday morning games than serious simulator driving. But the Fanatec hardware is already very good.

[@justinsdaysoff]

I completely agree. My hardware is very immersive and enjoyable, but my monitor needs to be closer. I don't know if I have the space right now for a dedicated monitor on the cockpit, unfortunately. And after all, I still am relatively new and casual when it comes to sim racing. Thank you for watching and for your advice.

[@mcalbols]

This is over kill for a console and grand turismo. try iRacing, Rfactor, ACC, and raceroom

[@Mike-wc3jo]

Become a better sim racer. Plays gt sport 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@bigmanmikel4721]

why tf would you use a dd on gt sport LOL

[@nicko5237]

I thought the DD Pro was developed in conjunction with Polyphony for GT7 so no issue him using it for GT Sport?