Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Pros, Cons, and who should build their own DIY Sim Cockpit
๐ Download my build guide here: simrig.kametrick.com
๐จ Tools Required: docs.google.com/document/d/1JkUD4qsjT9Mh7S6orIFZIlvKRL09AWGJzU5UBRQMmeg/edit?usp=sharing
Chapters
00:00 Why you should listen to me
01:23 Are DIY sim rigs ACTUALLY a better value?
03:34 The tools you need to build a wood cockpit
04:31 That other precious resource people undervalue
04:55 The SERIOUS trade-offs when you build
06:03 The double edged sword of DIY simulators
08:50 Mobility and Rigidity
09:24 Performance of DIY Rigs vs Aluminum Profile Cockpits
11:10 Can a wood cockpit look GOOD instead of cheap?
12:38 Who are DIY sim cockpits for? Should YOU build one?
โ๏ธ *Tandem Talk Newsletter:* join.kametrick.com
Drift Techniques, Behind The Scenes, and Bonus Content Inside!
๐ *Drift Technique Tutorials-----------------------------*
Drifting 101: youtu.be/RtCfqohMhl0
How to Steer with the Throttle in Drifting: youtu.be/uojezBp38Ps
Left Foot Braking and Decel Techniques: youtu.be/heLDwNS3KMg
Build Sim Tandem Skill Solo and Offline with a Ghost Car: youtu.be/zlzBDF31iqs
How to Drift Without Spinning Out: youtu.be/r5p-BSyVRNk
How to do a Backwards Entry: youtu.be/ezdvoN9oATQ
How to do a 360 Entry: youtu.be/jZkTAnRwGBk
How Drifting the AE86 Trains the Driver: youtu.be/ETKrNVdUYV0
How to Tandem Without Crashing: youtu.be/TXPsV869tNQ
๐ *Follow KT ----------------------------------------------------*
Newsletter: join.kametrick.com
Discord: discord.gg/ewCbs8T
Youtube: goo.gl/S2o8sW
Instagram: goo.gl/EFggGc
Twitch at: twitch.tv/kametrick
Facebook: goo.gl/NCjEAh
๐ป *Recommended Sim Drift Gear (affiliate links)*
*Sim Accessories*
Powered USB Hub: amzn.to/44SNc4c
Wireless Mechanical KB and Mouse: amzn.to/3I1scyk
Steering Wheel Quick Release: amzn.to/3BkngAT
LONG Quality DP Cables: amzn.to/3LQE9I8
Cable Management - Double-sided Tape: amzn.to/3W0RT8c
Cable Management - Hook and Loop: amzn.to/3Bkq3dn
๐ *Gear Drive Wheel* (I don't recommend)
Logitech G923: amzn.to/3BlFBha
๐ *Belt Drive Wheel*
Thrustmaster TX: amzn.to/2Om08tS
Thrustmaster T300: amzn.to/3b8tO7q
๐ *Direct Drive Wheel*
Moza R5 Bundle: amzn.to/3py1EP1
๐ฆฏ *Handbrakes*
No name budget option (they're all the same): amzn.to/3I5fb78
Moza Handbrake: amzn.to/3Oa3ujn
Thrustmaster Handbrake: amzn.to/42U8QDr
โ๏ธ *Shifters:*
Logitech Shifter: amzn.to/3I2OdN6
Thrustmaster Shifter: amzn.to/395onV4
Fanatec Shifter: fanatec.com/us-en/shifters-others/clubsport-shifter-sq-v-1.5
Moza Shifter: amzn.to/3MjeREc
#Drifting #HowToDrift #AssettoCorsa
Pros, Cons, and who should build their own DIY Sim Cockpit
๐ Download my build guide here: simrig.kametrick.com
๐จ Tools Required: docs.google.com/document/d/1JkUD4qsjT9Mh7S6orIFZIlvKRL09AWGJzU5UBRQMmeg/edit?usp=sharing
Chapters
00:00 Why you should listen to me
01:23 Are DIY sim rigs ACTUALLY a better value?
03:34 The tools you need to build a wood cockpit
04:31 That other precious resource people undervalue
04:55 The SERIOUS trade-offs when you build
06:03 The double edged sword of DIY simulators
08:50 Mobility and Rigidity
09:24 Performance of DIY Rigs vs Aluminum Profile Cockpits
11:10 Can a wood cockpit look GOOD instead of cheap?
12:38 Who are DIY sim cockpits for? Should YOU build one?
โ๏ธ *Tandem Talk Newsletter:* join.kametrick.com
Drift Techniques, Behind The Scenes, and Bonus Content Inside!
๐ *Drift Technique Tutorials-----------------------------*
Drifting 101: youtu.be/RtCfqohMhl0
How to Steer with the Throttle in Drifting: youtu.be/uojezBp38Ps
Left Foot Braking and Decel Techniques: youtu.be/heLDwNS3KMg
Build Sim Tandem Skill Solo and Offline with a Ghost Car: youtu.be/zlzBDF31iqs
How to Drift Without Spinning Out: youtu.be/r5p-BSyVRNk
How to do a Backwards Entry: youtu.be/ezdvoN9oATQ
How to do a 360 Entry: youtu.be/jZkTAnRwGBk
How Drifting the AE86 Trains the Driver: youtu.be/ETKrNVdUYV0
How to Tandem Without Crashing: youtu.be/TXPsV869tNQ
๐ *Follow KT ----------------------------------------------------*
Newsletter: join.kametrick.com
Discord: discord.gg/ewCbs8T
Youtube: goo.gl/S2o8sW
Instagram: goo.gl/EFggGc
Twitch at: twitch.tv/kametrick
Facebook: goo.gl/NCjEAh
๐ป *Recommended Sim Drift Gear (affiliate links)*
*Sim Accessories*
Powered USB Hub: amzn.to/44SNc4c
Wireless Mechanical KB and Mouse: amzn.to/3I1scyk
Steering Wheel Quick Release: amzn.to/3BkngAT
LONG Quality DP Cables: amzn.to/3LQE9I8
Cable Management - Double-sided Tape: amzn.to/3W0RT8c
Cable Management - Hook and Loop: amzn.to/3Bkq3dn
๐ *Gear Drive Wheel* (I don't recommend)
Logitech G923: amzn.to/3BlFBha
๐ *Belt Drive Wheel*
Thrustmaster TX: amzn.to/2Om08tS
Thrustmaster T300: amzn.to/3b8tO7q
๐ *Direct Drive Wheel*
Moza R5 Bundle: amzn.to/3py1EP1
๐ฆฏ *Handbrakes*
No name budget option (they're all the same): amzn.to/3I5fb78
Moza Handbrake: amzn.to/3Oa3ujn
Thrustmaster Handbrake: amzn.to/42U8QDr
โ๏ธ *Shifters:*
Logitech Shifter: amzn.to/3I2OdN6
Thrustmaster Shifter: amzn.to/395onV4
Fanatec Shifter: fanatec.com/us-en/shifters-others/clubsport-shifter-sq-v-1.5
Moza Shifter: amzn.to/3MjeREc
#Drifting #HowToDrift #AssettoCorsa
