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Question i ask for your opinion, about motionseats and driving performance.

Discussion in 'Off Topic - All other stuff here' started by Bastiuscha, Dec 8, 2022.

  1. Bastiuscha

    Bastiuscha Active Member

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    Hello friends.
    in the course of a research i would like to know from you experienced sim drivers if for you (besides the immersion and driving fun of course) a motionseat has also improved the driving performance.

    Are you faster or slower with a motion seat, or would you say that it takes some getting used to?
    Do you see yourself at an advantage or disadvantage with motion in full-time racing?

    I would be very happy about a lively participation. I'm very interested in the average opinion. Feel free to write me additional thoughts.

    thank you very much guys!
    Basti
    Bastiuscha, Dec 8, 2022
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I have a better 'feel' of the car with motion, and that makes me faster, but at the same time I have to physically compensate for motion, and that is a slight distraction, though a realistic one that I would not be without.
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    noorbeast, Dec 8, 2022
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  3. Bastiuscha

    Bastiuscha Active Member

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    I would have liked to see more participation. But i think what you wrote will also be the Consensus.
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    Bastiuscha, Dec 12, 2022
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  4. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    some sims create false motion cues - you can feel something but its not that useful - maybe good for entertainment

    these motions will confuse the driver and will not make them any faster - possibly slower

    I have tested a racing driver on a 6dof with only the steering wheel they were able to put in a good lap time

    when the motion was added they were able to push harder and feel the car under them improving their lap times
    Gadget999, Dec 14, 2022
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  5. wingert

    wingert Active Member

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    If your intention is to get a better gaming result you are wrong with motion. Each skilled operator can adapt on any system. The key point is realistic feeling and the ability of transformation to real world.
    wingert, Dec 15, 2022
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