Build Your Own or Go Turn-Key? Choosing the Right Simulator Setup
Every sim racer hits the same decision point sooner or later. Do you start from scratch and build your own setup, or buy a turnkey racing simulator that arrives ready...
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Build Your Own or Go Turn-Key? Choosing the Right Simulator Setup
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Essential Flight Controls for a Realistic Sim Experience
A proper set of flight controls transforms simulation from a game into an experience. Anyone can launch Microsoft Flight Simulator, pull back on a plastic stick, and watch the virtual...
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Wheel Compatibility: The Complete NZ Sim Racer’s Guide
Choosing a racing wheel is a lot like choosing a car. You can drool over horsepower figures all day, but if the gearbox won’t engage, you’re not going anywhere. The...
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How to Maximise Sim Wheel Racing Performance
A great racing wheel should feel alive. Steering loads should build naturally, kerb detail should be readable, and the brake should whisper when the tyre is right on the edge....
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Free 3 Months of iRacing for New Members 🚀
Free 3 Months of iRacing for New Members We’re excited to announce an exclusive promotion for sim racing fans in New Zealand! When you spend $500 or more at Speednation.co.nz,...
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Find Your Perfect Fit: Choosing the Right Racing Wheel Setup in New Zealand
Building a sim racing setup should feel exciting, not overwhelming. The best rig is the one that matches your platform, fits your space, and gives you confidence every lap. This...
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The Complete Racing Wheel Maintenance Guide for New Zealand Gamers
At Speednation, we want your setup to feel box-fresh long after unboxing. Great hardware deserves excellent care, and in New Zealand’s climate—think humidity, salt air, and the odd power spike—maintenance...
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The Ultimate Guide to Moza Racing Products
Moza Racing has quickly become a serious contender in sim racing, offering a high-performance ecosystem that rivals big names. Known for precision-engineered direct-drive wheelbases, realistic steering wheels, and modular pedal...
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Build Your Own Flight Simulator Cockpit: The Ultimate Setup Guide
Plenty of kids dream about becoming pilots. Few of us actually follow through, mostly because flight school’s expensive, and apparently, “buzzing the tower” is frowned upon in real life. Luckily,...
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Building Your First Sim Racing Cockpit
So, you’re ready to build your sim racing cockpit setup? Good call. Whether you're here because you've had enough of arcade-style controllers or you’re itching to recreate the thrill of...
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Triples Monitors, how? what? when? why? 2024 Screen Guide
There is so much information out there, and a lot of it is confusing. So here is a basic guide on what screen to get and what to look out...
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#1 Assetto Corsa Drifting Community
We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our inaugural blog post! At Speednation, the team has eagerly embraced the opportunity to share a wealth of news, guides, tutorials,...
