This week, I’d like to introduce you to the simracing equipment of Gustavo Menezes, WEC driver behind the wheel of the Peugeot 9X8. We helped him choose his simracing pedals a few weeks ago, but what else is he equipped with? That’s what you’ll see in this transcript of what he explained in the interview we did with him a few weeks ago.
His choice of SimRacing equipment
I’ll tell you what I’ve got, and I’m very happy with it. It takes up a lot of space, so be careful! I have a SimLab X1 Pro. It’s very robust, it’s very spacious. As you can see, there’s plenty of room to adjust the seat.
I’ve got three screens, which I think is good for being really immersed in the simulation. So if you can, go for it. My Direct Drive is a Simucube 2 Pro. The Ultimate is good, but I don’t feel I need to spend any more money, as the Simucube Pro already gives me complete satisfaction, so I don’t need anything more.
For pedals, I chose the Simagic P2000 crankset. Again, if you’re watching this video and have your own preferences, check out our pedalboard test, because it’s very personal. But I like the feel of hydraulic pedalsets, the regularity and modulation that the springs give. Because it’s so easy to change them from a GT feel to a Formula or Prototype feel.
And finally, my steering wheel is a Grid Engineering. It’s funny, I drive a Peugeot 9X8, but I chose to take the Porsche 911 RSR steering wheel. Because it’s the closest to what we have in our real cars at a good price. And the feeling is good, the functions are very similar to what I know in the real world.
[Gustavo also owns a Grid Engineering MPX Sim Racing steering wheel, which can be seen in the photos]
Now you know what I use! So once again, a robust chassis, a good Direct Drive, a good seat, good pedals, that’s already a lot. I went all out. I’m very grateful to the partners at SimLab who took care of me, and also to Grid Engineering. And thanks to the pedal brands we tested for giving us the opportunity to try them out. You can’t go wrong with this setup. There are plenty of others, of course, but the value for money is really very, very good.
It gives you ideas, but!
Now you know what the pilot uses at home. I hope this will give you some ideas if you’re not sure which range to go for. But don’t forget that, depending on your tastes, expectations, budget and the type of vehicle you drive, your choice of equipment may be radically different. This is especially true when it comes to cranksets, a subject I love and which is probably the most fascinating in the whole simracing universe, given its impact on performance and racing feel.
So take this article for what it is: the personal choice of a driver with specific tastes and expectations. Always keep an open mind, and as far as possible, TRY things for yourself 😉
See you in the comments if you have any questions or reactions to share. As always, I look forward to hearing from you. See you soon, just below!
