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[@xavieras8]

Hello, to put the overlays with iRacing in full screen you have to do the following: - In the graphic section of iRacing, uncheck the full screen and border boxes - Put see maximum 63 cars - Alt + Enter for full screen - High + Tab, here you choose all the overlays you have selected. I hope it helps you, greetings.

[@stanson80]

I started with iRacing a few weeks ago, this video was very helpful. I am now using all 3 add ons, amazing. Thanks for the video!

[@swolabear]

Glad it helped!

[@ensurenz]

Great info, thanks man. I have been iracing for a while and didn't know about these. Thanks so much

[@swolabear]

Love comments like this, I appreciate the words!

[@falconeye577]

Better than NEXT BLACK BOX, Set a Button to Relative and a Other Buttons to Standings, Fuel, Tires - Depending on the number of Buttons your wheels has mine has 13 on the wheel Using Crew Chief he will take care of your Tires and Fuel for you RaceLabs, I just downloaded it, but it looks good

[@swolabear]

Great comment, I'm sure people will find it helpful. I need to get a cube controls formula wheel so I have all these fancy buttons too!

[@johnpsheridan]

If you're using crew chief then you don't need to map buttons for black boxes, just ask the crew chief for the one you want: eg "black box standings", "black box relative"

[@Brunnen_Gee]

I just started using RaceLabs today, then YT recommends this vid to me. So far so good, but even with just a few hours of use I've had problems with one of the windows simply disappearing. Other than that it's been great, much better than stock. Another tip for the stock UI elements, if you run triple monitors you can edit the .ini file so you can move them to the side screens (they're locked to the center monitor be default). Documents/iRacing, open the app.ini file with notepad. Control+F and search for DriveUIFullScreen. Change the 0 to 1, save and close. Now you can drag the stock UI to another screen.

[@swolabear]

Oh thanks for that note on the file! Now that you mention it I think I did that long ago but never moved the elements onto the side, felt awkward to see the notifications. Not sure why the windows would be doing weird stuff, I found that I had to close each racelabs windows individually when shutting down or else it tries to open exactly as I had it previously. Nice touch but not always flawless

[@danielsztymon4612]

if that happens,just dont move nothing,restart comp,and everything will be back,as it was.. important is do not doing chanes,coz comp would save it.

[@Brunnen_Gee]

@@danielsztymon4612 nah no need for all that, I found the problem was switching between race series, it's the swapping cars that makes the advanced window not load. All you have to do is close that specific window, then reload it. I ended up switching to Simhub for that part instead as it's better for that specific window. Everything else I still use through RaceLabs.

[@TheJacka96]

im such a noob to iracing i thought the racelabs was a twitch overlay fml. Thanks!

[@swolabear]

LOL. There is heaps to learn with Iracing, glad it helped out

[@TwentyFourSlevin]

You should set your brake force faktor to 0 when using pedals with a loadcell. And you can also let CrewChief refuel you when entering the pit. RaceLapApp should add this option in a later update.

[@swolabear]

Thanks for the tips, I did just change that brake setting since I forgot to change it after I got my v3's!

[@425racing8]

THIS for sure. This one comment changed my whole experience as I had no idea and somehow had not stumbled upon that. Thanks!

[@chobbs3384]

My first race was yesterday, in practice I dropped the clutch whilst I was resting my foot on the accelerator. I got a stop go which i served xD

[@swolabear]

There is so many hard learning lessons when getting started haha! I was notorious at shocking pit lane entry and taking off the limiter too early

[@curtiswilliams]

Great vid mate, im about to migrate to iracing from Console sim. Got the new PC , downloaded the game subscribed and found this really helpful. Cheers

[@swolabear]

You are going to love it! Had a couple friends make the switch and they keep telling me how much better they think the racing is

[@dreamkrusherjay2869]

Got my sub for the effort and content! Please keep up the great content! Great job, Sir. Hope to gentlemanly race you on the tracks! :D

[@swolabear]

This means a huge deal to me! Thankyou

[@iseeq72]

Additionally, if you have some bucks left: - VRS subscription -> weekly updated setups including instruction videos every week for almost any race category ( 10$/month) - Craig's Setup Shop -> setups only, 5$ per month (very good setups, but not as many series as VRS, no instruction videos)

[@swolabear]

Appreciate the info Marcel! I use VRS myself to get up to speed on new tracks or find where I may be too slow, I wasn't aware of the cost difference between these services though. I'm sure people will find this great to know

[@vividpsychosis8222]

Great video, so much good info. Thank you. Anyway you can do a step by step tutorial on adding the racelabs addons to a VR rig

[@swolabear]

My brother is looking into VR's! Currently I have completely no idea about then though so I hope you had luck with it

[@jeanmarclevy9413]

Hi imo if you don't have plateform mouvment put the three cam movement setting to 0 default is 1 but your brain must to work hard to understand shaking cockpit view and your static position. If you dont try that before give it a try just to see diffrence Google video Take care

[@swolabear]

Really good idea Jean! Thankyou. Just like having the field of view set up perfectly, it’s just way easier to drive better since your brain has an easier time

[@Urufu-san]

Lots of alternatives to RaceLab out there, comes down to preference. I use Kapps and get along well. Also, when using voice commands, CrewChief is not the best for non-native speakers. There DRE (The Digital Race Engineer) in combination with VoiceAttack works a lot better, as you use the Windows Speech Recognition that can be trained to your way of speaking. Also, once you get a little more serious in simracing, telemetry analysis comes into play. Can be done over VRS if you are a subscriber, but a bit basic there, or, for example, MoTec. But that’s advanced stuff that needs some good understanding of car and track physics on the user side. I‘d be glad if more people looked at their relative overlay more in races, or comprehended that turning left towards the apex is only the second best idea when CrewChief told you „on your left“... 🙈😜

[@swolabear]

Great input Major Wolf! I never saw this comment come up under my user section but it is now. I actually haven't tried the voice commands on crew chief so I should defnitely get around to that! If the sim racing world did in fact watch their relative (or even know it is there) the race circuits would be a lovely place of less carnage, maybe one day 🤣🤣

[@Dale30]

Great video. I just have one question and anyone can answer. So I have been racing real world cars for the past 20 years. Most sanctioning bodies require the use of fire resistant gloves but it hasn't always been this way. When. I first started I preferred going without cause the feel was better but for safety I soon started wearing them. So my question is why do so many iracers wear gloves. I honestly dont see the advantage. Just wondering. Thanks.

[@sudogenkiwarrior1753]

The higher end steering wheels don't come cheap and most use it to protect the wheel. I have a cheap steering wheel so don't feel the need.

[@Sighman]

I use an old pair of fingerless cycling gloves. Much lighter and much less bulky, and they protect the wheel from sweat/etc.

[@Dale30]

That makes since to me now. I can see where you would want to take extra care of those more expensive wheels.

[@swolabear]

Yeah alcantara is something they all like to use for feel and aesthetics, which is great until you actually plan to hold onto it haha. Plus who doesn't want to feel even more like they are a real race driver

[@Simlife101]

also for grip. I cant drive without them now

[@matiaz0]

amazing video, you have my like and my subscribe... i apreciate all that info in one video. best for you mate!!

[@swolabear]

Really appreciate the comment Goku!! Thankyou

[@Simlife101]

What you dont mention is crew chief supports voice commands like hows my fuel, what my last lap, who infront and many many more and CC will reply

[@chadhj6]

Something I found out recently is crew chief Has a fuel calculator built in. When you run a race it automatically calculates how much fuel you need to finish the race. I hav wit set to add a few gallons more than the calculation to be in the safe side, because I have almost went empty before.

[@swolabear]

I did have a quick look but didn't spot it, I like the visual one on screen for the time being anyway. Crewchief is actually reall powerful though, one day I will have to start trying the voice commands. Would make it so much more immersive having the race engineer on hand haha

[@lebojay]

I was just thinking the same thing… Crew Chief makes the fuel calculator unnecessary. Just say “how’s my fuel” and he’ll tell you everything you want to know - fuel remaining, fuel use per lap, fuel needed to finish the race, refill amount required to finish the race (if any). Then say “pit stop X gallons/litres” to set up your refill. Done. There is also a way to tell him to just fill you to the end of the race, but I forget exactly what to say for that. Like Chj 006 says, you can go into CC settings and specify a standard extra safety margin for your chief’s fuel calculations, so that he’ll always add a few extra laps worth of fuel to be on the safe side. I was resisting third-party overlays until now, but this video changed my mind. It looks like it’s worth the small additional hassle just to have all that timing information. I wonder if I could set it up to appear on my second monitor.

[@swolabear]

Sure does make it super easy, plus I seem to remember visual info over sound. Racelabs and other overlays are great since you can usually just drag boxes wherever you want including other monitors

[@racelabtv]

pls make an updated video about this :)

[@swolabear]

Been planning too! Might have to form a partnership 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@paulmcardle5563]

Can you send the racelabs link, I have been looking for a good overlay. Thanks

[@swolabear]

discord.gg/tWHbg6

[@eth4no255]

Swolabear expired

[@d1want34]

I like your buying guide... Really helpful..

[@swolabear]

Glad it was helpful! Really appreciate you telling me so, thankyou

[@d1want34]

@@swolabear I've made a notepad notes for my next purchase.. never thought about that before 😂😂

[@swolabear]

That's when you know it is serious! 😎 So much fun though so completely worth it! I've known for the last 12 months what my next upgrade is and I just have to be patient now haha

[@d1want34]

@@swolabear my currency is x4 from USD so i have to be very selective with my purchase. Now i have the Ferrari 488 gt3 and Porsche 991 cup, so looking at the iracing weekly planner i know which tracks to buy for the next month..

[@swolabear]

Wow, we can be 1.5x - x2 with some things but yeah x4 is very big. Glad to hear you have got 2 of the best and most usable cars in the game! Love them both. I have a guide on both the car buying and tracks too, I'm not sure which one you have seen or maybe both but I will link them anyways so you can see what I have gotten :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/anuVm6Z9bamDedE&ab_channel=Swolabear kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnPdd5yNaM96o7s&ab_channel=Swolabear

[@liammurray9274]

here's a tip for you swolabear, if you click the middle mouse button (scroll wheel) on a link it'll open in a new tab, without having to do the right click menu etc...

[@swolabear]

I will actually try and make this a habit! I'm always giving people ocd with the amount of tabs I will have going so it will help my process haha

[@shodancat1000]

Why does the iRacing black box fuel estimator differ so much from the Race Labs estimator?

[@swolabear]

Black box is always calculating would be my guess. It's going off if you are idling etc so you need to have done a few laps at pace to get an actual number, where an overlay is only worried about; will you make the distance? since it's reading how many laps left etc

[@MarshallDog]

These look awesome. Is there a way to get the overlays without having to run iracing in a window? I can't get them to show up unless I alt-tab when I'm on track, put iracing in a window, and that just doesn't look as good or as immersive.

[@swolabear]

This is been something a few people have been mentioning lately, I have always run it in a window mode and never given it much thought. Hopefully with some updates it will be something they add in, but for now I think it is the only way. Kapps or SDK gaming also have overlays that may go fullscreen, I've never used them but have heard good things. In this video of mine someone else in the comments also mentioned another program I believe kzbin.info/www/bejne/op_LqaZqmd5qba8

[@MarshallDog]

@@swolabear I figured it out. You can change the app.ini file in your documents folder. github.com/SIMRacingApps/SIMRacingApps/wiki/How-to-setup-iRacing-in-Windowed-Mode

[@danielsztymon4612]

all those overlays are available only in window mode.. i experiencing huge change of handling (behaviour.. hard to describe) of car then.. is somehow possible to run it on full screen as overlay? or do you know,what it causes? thanx

[@swolabear]

Interesting that you feel the difference, sounds like it might even be creating a small loss of frame rate or something. I would not know how to get IRacing to stay in fullscreen with it but I'm sure it could be done somehow. Like instructing Racelabs app to open always in front, but I am only guessing and not sure how to do it!

[@traviesun3049]

Is it as if you're loosing frame rate really subtlety in certain parts of the track? I'm getting something like that too and it feels so weird

[@Dylan-180]

Whats the best way to find your correct driving view settings?

[@swolabear]

This is what I use! simracingsetup.com/tools/sim-racing-fov-calculator/ Everytime I have to move my monitor or setup I quickly load it back up. If you have it setup right you actually drive way better

[@kekke2000]

Thank you sir! This is a perfect introduction!

[@swolabear]

I appreciate the kind words, thanks!

[@dennishausen4067]

Once I press Alt K I can't see the flags or the green lights to move around?

[@swolabear]

Check the keybind options first, maybe it unbound somehow. Otherwise it will be linked to the Iracing notepad file with the commands it has to do with fullscreen etc. Just have to change one of the numbers from a 0 to a 1, google will lead you to some easy instructions normally

[@scoobiesnax7541]

Hi, you must put the forceVisibleWhenMove to 1 in the app.ini (in the [Graphics] section).

[@magic8paul6x96]

Thanks. iRacing is anything but noob friendly

[@swolabear]

Agree completely! Having more access to info from these add-ons hopefully helps a lot of people out

[@dott.bonazza]

good exposure

[@sobrolho]

thanks for the video mate!

[@swolabear]

No worries!

[@Riven.illhook]

Do you have the link to iappstarter? I'm not sure where the real version is from.

[@swolabear]

I don't actually sorry, but I have seen it used! Might have to get it myself, I'll end up doing a video if I do haha

[@Riven.illhook]

@@swolabear I actually ended up downloading iRacing Manager. It's a simple app that works well. I suggest using it over iappstarter

[@joesadventures5424]

Garrett Kipp what is the link?

[@Riven.illhook]

@@joesadventures5424 members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3633292.page

[@joesadventures5424]

Garrett Kipp Thanks!!

[@haansworsie]

are you able to place the overlays on the left and right screens in triple setup

[@swolabear]

Yeah absolutely, can drag the panels wherever you like. Both Iracing and the Racelabs ones

[@Brunnen_Gee]

@Christopher Abnett Yes, but you have to edit a file to allow it for the stock UI elements, as they're locked to the center monitor by default with no in-game setting to change that. Documents/iRacing. Open app.ini with notepad, Control+F and search for DriveUIFullScreen, change the 0 to 1. Save and close. Now you can drag them to the other monitors.

[@swolabear]

Thanks for helping out another viewer chew!

[@haansworsie]

@@Brunnen_Gee Much Appreciated

[@fabioschurt1]

When i go fullscreen on iracing my overlays wont show, do you have any idea what it might be?

[@swolabear]

Sure do! You have to edit the notepad commands of Iracing, I will be uploading a video of how to do so next week in detail!

[@michaelnunez5701]

@@swolabear will you be doing this vid soon? im not able to see the overlay also

[@racerguy6979]

How or can you move the black boxes in vr. The normal way doesn’t work

[@swolabear]

I wish I had a VR headset to try it on, but I have no idea at the moment sorry. If I remember correctly it was one of the selling points of the software but it might not be usable at all. I would check settings and see if there is a hotkey or something you have to press. Forums might have the answer!

[@SESKE_5]

What do these do sum it up for me please. Thanks Pit Speed Limiter Next Black Box

[@swolabear]

The black box is the info square in the corner that tells you important stuff about the race and your car. Pit limiter is a button you can hit that holds your car at the max speed allowed in the pits. This way you have no worries about getting a penalty!

[@otops3829]

Hey nice video by any chance do you have the link for your gloves you use lol. Thanks! And the top two are completely free, correct? And can i get the link?

[@swolabear]

They were a christmas present actually! I will get the link for you Here is the add ons 1. Crewchief (thecrewchief.org/) 2. Racelabs (discord.gg/Nm2ATaa) 3. Trading Paints (www.tradingpaints.com/dashboard)

[@emmadwyer8558]

They are from this site! raceline-racewear.com.au/motorsport/racewear/race-gloves.html

[@otops3829]

Thanks guys!

[@RamZiTO-369]

before alt-k how did u get everything to show?

[@swolabear]

You mean just the box in the corner and current speed in middle of the screen?

[@mexjesusliz7627]

Can you send the link of the discord? Please

[@mirusvet]

Is it just me being newb or it does not work in full-screen mode?

[@swolabear]

Need to run it in windowed mode which is a real pain. I've found x2 ways to do it, you can modify a note pad file in Iracing folder or when you re-install these days it asks if you would like it to run windowed or not 24/7

[@simonk5571]

Do other players need trading paints to see you custom skin in race?

[@swolabear]

That's a good question, I am thinking yes but only guessing. I know if it is not open on my computer then I won't have a livery on my car but Iracing might still load the others if they have it

[@divine6401]

just got iracing any tips? (im a newbie)

[@swolabear]

I have a video here that you may find useful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWireamZp7h5kJI Also just make sure you do lots of laps practice to learn the track for the week, off by heart (changes every Tue). It will also make sure you know how much pressure the brake can handle before you skid and how much throttle before you spin out haha. It will all become muscle memory if you just keep doing laps, like 30 of a new track to be really confident with it

[@martinj2843]

Divine me 2......downloading and loading is killing me.

[@calebleach4658]

I tried downloading the crew chief but it doesnt allow me to access it when I click on it

[@swolabear]

End up working it out? They have updated it since so should be good!

[@danshl9635]

nice video, but I cant open the apps in fullscreen. Is that normal?

[@swolabear]

Yes and very annoying! Have you sorted it out? I have a video in the works of how to get it to work on a full screen windowed mode. Wish it would just work on a standard full screen though

[@danshl9635]

@@swolabear No sadly i havent figured it out :/

[@kondor99999]

Is a halfway-realistic tire an available add-on?

[@swolabear]

LOL

[@MSparks42]

Can i get a racelabs discord link?

[@swolabear]

Sure! discord.gg/Nm2ATaa

[@seebarry4068]

I got caught by the limiter thing yesterday 🤬

[@swolabear]

There will be many more in the future! haha ;/

[@bradleycazzell6225]

For some reason the racelabs link isn't working :/

[@swolabear]

discord.gg/fCCh5s Try this one! Thanks for letting me know

[@blairwalton4456]

Racelabs will only work if you are streaming or recording

[@Brunnen_Gee]

@@blairwalton4456 That's not true, I'm using it and I don't stream or record. There are specific elements of Racelabs _for_ streaming, but you don't have to use them.

[@kpmarchand]

Where can you get shirts like the one you’re wearing? 🤔

[@swolabear]

It's my best shirt! Teamwear like the ones I have (got a couple) are always at the merchandise booths at race events, or they are listed on the websites that they represent. If you are strategic then the first couple events of a racing series for the year they always sell off the last year designs for cheap!

[@bearandlion4442]

Any specific steering wheel we need?

[@swolabear]

Nope! Budget options will work great. This video should help though kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIiUiWujlLd2prs&ab_channel=Swolabear

[@bearandlion4442]

@@swolabear so the Logitech G920 (Xbox steering wheel) should be fine?

[@swolabear]

@@bearandlion4442 Yep! Works on PC and xbox too, just plug and play really

[@bearandlion4442]

@@swolabear alright, thank you so much man!

[@marcelopereira1183]

Do other people see the skin in-game or just us ? Thx for the video

[@swolabear]

Everyone else gets to see the wicked skin as well! So it is a huge part of the game picking what livery you are going to show off haha

[@marcelopereira1183]

@@swolabear I love it i did my first race yesterday on the mazda cup in phoenix race got 3 with a lucky turn 1 crash ahahahah this game is amazing

[@steve196134]

Ive watched a few of these vids. They tell you how it works but dont tell you how to install it and get it working ?

[@swolabear]

Normally you just follow the install instructions and it will place a logo on the desktop/front page of your computer. When you want to play iracing just double click on each add-on to boot it up and then you will be at the screen that I show on video

[@racerguy6979]

Can you move the boxes in vr?

[@swolabear]

I have never had the chance to use one but my complete guess is that you could. Luckily it's a simple install and free to try

[@brendonstuck4529]

Can i get an updated discord invite?

[@swolabear]

In the description the newest one should have no expiry! Let me know if it's needing refreshing and I will fix. here is a working one anyway discord.gg/Nm2ATaa

[@Barca1068]

This list second app RACE LAB how i can download it? It is overlay program.

[@swolabear]

Hit the link in the description Barca! It's a discord server the developer has the download and info on

[@nickmanory1843]

Do these overlays work in VR?

[@swolabear]

I haven't got one to test but if I remember correctly I think it is one of the few that did. Best thing is it is free to try out so can see how it goes!

[@derekdennis4560]

I cant download them because of defender smartscreen.

[@swolabear]

Should be a way to disable it Derek! Defender can be a bit annoying sometimes but it does work well as you can see haha

[@oletorpmadsen7583]

Why are you turning left on cam but your car turns right? It cooks my OCD/mental state out of proportions....

[@swolabear]

I've probably done a mischief and flipped one by accident LOL

[@goldengraeme1918]

Can you send a link for racelabs please?

[@swolabear]

Here you go! discord.gg/Nm2ATaa

[@SerialDriver]

Do they works in vr ?

[@swolabear]

If I remember correctly I think one of the best things about Racelabs compared to some was the VR support, or maybe the future idea of it. I'm not sure though since I have never owned a vr. Must be a great experience!

[@Prickles2001]

Serial Driver did you try this out? I'm possibly interested and I race with a Pimax. Also interested to see if it affects framerate at all.

[@darrellwaters830]

Is there a site you can join for free that will nt make you have to really read the rules for hours befor eit will accept your click of hte aggreement cuz it takes so long? hte aggreement you reeally nee to know is not to sell hte softwarwe which is common sense anyway. Steam wouldv'e let me aggree and sign up and I guess it was becasu I jsut scrolled down to fast. Steam would't snd an alternative for steam would'n't take my e-mail address.

[@swolabear]

Not for Iracing for free sorry bro ;/ Maybe can try again now

[@fsnnetwork2918]

are all these add on's free?

[@swolabear]

Yep all 3! Links should be in description

[@jacobevenson8702]

Race Labs would be great to use if it didn't absolutely DESTROY your FPS...

[@swolabear]

Heard a few people mention this lately, if turning down graphics settings isn't helping maybe look into Kapps as it would be my second recommendation. Only a few dollars a month in cost.

[@EpicRiman]

Could you post the racelabs discord link again? Thanks for the tips!

[@swolabear]

discord.gg/9e6PeE Here you go!

[@ZacharyT35]

Next time maybe give links for the sites.

[@swolabear]

All 3 links are in the description man!

[@simonflores8573]

are yo sargo ramos

[@dbullis2433]

you really had to put your gloves on for a few laps?

[@swolabear]

Not at all! If I am just on for a bit I won't always use my boots and gloves, but if I am not being lazy I will try make sure I do use them. Just so I get used to the Sim feeling a certain way and the muscle memory

[@MrBlackBradPitt]

it looks like he has an Alcantara wheel. you really should wear gloves every time when using a wheel that is Alcantara, because sweat and other oils from your hands will quickly wear down that material and you'll end up needing to replace far before your done with the wheel.

[@laurenzforstenpointner4196]

can i have the link of racelabs please

[@swolabear]

discord.gg/6KBU6R Here buddy

[@laurenzforstenpointner4196]

@@swolabear thanks brooo

[@danielhelm18]

link please!

[@swolabear]

discord.gg/tWHbg6

[@reganscoullar7972]

i always respect a ford man

[@swolabear]

Been Ford since day one, even though local Australians here would always tell you Holden was the way to go while they waved their mullet in the wind haha

[@reganscoullar7972]

@@swolabear nice my family has always been into the fords including my dad owning a 2010 gt500 but we have aways supported the falcon :) also im kinda new to iracing does it after your sr gets to a certain number get harder to earn more points?

[@Jkarlroyale]

i put u down for the 10 bucks

[@swolabear]

I saw the email! I appreciate it a heap Jeff thankyou. The next track I get will be thanks to you, hopefully I get a win on it!

[@Jkarlroyale]

@@swolabear sweet yw no problem. good luck im glad i could help

[@WacKEDmaN]

ya DONT need any of these addon shit....none of it will make you any faster... focus on you own driving and racecraft is the ONLY way to "Better Your Game"

[@kylestrycharz2426]

It’s pronounced Imsa not I-M-S-A great video but that made me cringe

[@swolabear]

I will say it properly from now on! hah

[@Cagefighter]

MUST HAVE ADD ON : UNSUBSCRIBE!!

[@swolabear]

giv gold pls