The pic looks to be playseat Evo. I had it, hated it. Metal bar right in the middle was annoying the hell out of me.

For the money those linked seats will set you back I'd rather get rSeat GTR V2 or Obutto Ozone

^Thanks for the tip. I think I would get the rSeat GTR V2 since I don't think I can fit my 40" TV on the Obutto making some parts useless and I'd want to use everything I'm paying for. Do you have personal experience on either of those 2?

Looks like both have a gearshift mount. Wish I could test how each feel with a G27. Anyone know?

If any of these times are right, look at what this car is comparing to!

1:21.9 Ford GT 1:22.2 Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet 1:22.3 Audi R8 V10 Spyder 1:22.3 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 1:22.3 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996 mk.II) 1:22.4 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 1:22.5 Noble M15 1:22.8 Lexus LFA (wet)[13] 1:22.9 Ferrari F430 F1 1:22.9 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 1:23.0 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series 1:23.1 KTM X-Bow (Not Shown on TV)[14] 1:23.1 Porsche 997 GT3 1:23.2 Ferrari F430 Spider F1 1:23.3 Jaguar XKR-S 1:23.7 Lamborghini Murciélago (retested) 1:23.8 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3 (partly damp) 1:23.9 Aston Martin DBS 1:23.9 Koenigsegg CC8S

Hmm... I hope so... but I doubt the times will translate into the real world...

The 370z did a time of 1:27.5, STi of 1:28.2, Focus RS 1:29.3

So I would make a real world guess of 1:29.... but who knows...

Yes, I have the old Playseat Evo and yes the bar in the middle was in the way originally. They made the backing plate for the pedals with another set of offset mounting holes but it shifts the whole thing to the left even more while what is needed is shifting the whole thing to the right. I had to drill another set of holes so that I can shift the whole pedal assembly to the right. Now that it is done, the bar in the middle doesn't get in the way at all. The newer Playseat don't have that bar in the middle. It comes out from the seat instead. I also got the shifter holder accessory since I don't know how I can mount it other wise.

There are so many different seats in the market nowadays at different price point. The important thing is to get one. The seat and steering wheel/pedals make a huge difference.

This thread is an improvement from the others. good job OP!
I'll try and set aside some time to get some laps in.

You may have missed this comment from the previous page:

BTW thanks for posting replays!

Good to see more activity... I know folks are busy, but there were 27 votes for these two tracks and so far we have only 7 drivers!

I have the Obutto. I'm gonna get triple monitors when I convert to PC sim racing, so gotta be prepared ;)

For g27 I'd get the rSeat, I think it's pre-drilled for it.

Hey guys, can someone let me know if skid recovery is set to ON or OFF? It doesn't really mention it in the OP and that would make a difference in lap times, thanks.

^I set it to off. I think the only kind of aid allowed is ABS = 1 (optional) or you may set that to 0.

Honestly, I see no harm in traction control, it only slows you down, and grip reduction setting is unverifiable, so about zero sense of having it on the list. Driving line also unverifiable, and only distracts you. But it might help some people who are just starting on the course.

With traction control I think the fact that most of us don't use it (at least not in a car with this type of power, as you said, slows you down more often than not) but it still makes it more consistent for the sake of comparing lap times.

I think I'm definitely faster with the racing line on. I don't think I have enough track experience (none) to be able to truly judge what line I should be taking.

^This competition was the first time I turned off racing lines. I had to practice with the lines on til I could roughly anticipate every corner with some confidence. Then I turned the lines off and experimented trying to find better brake points that allowed me to carry more speed through corners. This forced every corner to be committed to memory without the lines. Eventually you know exactly to do at every corner; it just becomes a matter of executing.