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Can motion make you faster?

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by Wayne Williams, May 13, 2019.

  1. Wayne Williams

    Wayne Williams New Member

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    I have a SimX Stage 4 with a GS-5, simvibe chassis mode, wind sim and love it. Along with VR the immersion is great. However I don't think it has made me faster. I race in the pro series on dirt in iRacing and thus am always searching for another tenth. I have learned to turn all the effects down for motion and the accuforce feedback. Turned down they don't seem to hurt my lap times and do improve immersion.

    Is there a motion platform that will both improve immersion and lap times? I am thinking of building a second rig for my son and going to do something different, mainly to see what I can learn. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.

    Regards,
    ---Wayne
    Wayne Williams, May 13, 2019
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  2. Sebj

    Sebj Active Member

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    Sebj, May 14, 2019
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  3. Wayne Williams

    Wayne Williams New Member

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    I've looked at it. Looks great but not sure I have the time. If I did have the time would be a very fun project.

    But the big question is are there any motion platforms that will improve performance (lap times & consistency) or are they just about immersion at the potential cost of on track performance?
    Wayne Williams, May 14, 2019
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    Nope. I’m slower in my DOFReality P6. About 1 second a lap in Skippys in iRacing. I will say I’ve been narrowing the gap, so it’s possible I’ll be on par with my non-motion sim times at some point.

    The motion rig is mostly for immersion for me (rig, Pimax, buttkicker, wind sim).
    rsbell, May 14, 2019
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Motion makes me marginally faster if well tuned and not over done, as I have a better 'feel' of the vehicle, but it is really VR that makes the biggest difference for me, as I can look into corners naturally and better judge things like braking distances.
    noorbeast, May 14, 2019
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  6. FelfelX

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    In my case, performance is worse with a simulator but the immersion is worth the trade off by a long shot. Also, the gap diminishes the longer you play.
    FelfelX, May 14, 2019
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  7. Wayne Williams

    Wayne Williams New Member

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    I love the immersion but as I am competing in the pro series I can't afford the trade off. I am trying to have my cake and eat it too, but don't think it's possible.

    VR without a doubt is a case of better immersion and better performance. Motion I think not, unless someone has hit on a magic formula. As much as I like SimX I think it impacts performance, even when turned way down, especially the traction loss.
    Wayne Williams, May 14, 2019
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