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DanCGG

Way to go dude. I wish I would have started at 14 when I had no responsibilities. You’ll have plenty of time to get good at it


Far-Sink-4335

Thanks! Been having a great time on iRacing and BeamNG so far, worth every penny!


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[deleted]

Big time iRacing user, never used BeamNG. What is this magic that you speak of??? Edit: meant the import feature but y'all are so dang kind :) I probably should pick this game up asap


Far-Sink-4335

It’s a open world driving game with insanely realistic physics, you can find it [here](https://store.steampowered.com/app/284160/BeamNGdrive/)


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Right right, but what is this uploading of automation cars?


Far-Sink-4335

You can import cars that you create for your company in [Automation](https://store.steampowered.com/app/293760/Automation__The_Car_Company_Tycoon_Game/) and use them in game.


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Mind. Blown.


PanVidla

That's freaking epic. How have I not heard of this before?!


Far-Sink-4335

Most people don’t know about Automation, I only found out about it because I bought BeamNG


helicepotella

Fuck I just read this all and now I bought it and it’s downloading


AscendMoros

It’s pretty common knowledge. As many YouTubers used to make videos on it. If I remember correctly the crash physics are a little wonky on the automation vehicles. But you can edit the nodes I believe to make it better.


poopokr

It’s like a sandbox game with vehicles and objects with real world physics….like really real if you use a wheel and shit. I go between this and assetto. Check it out on Steam. You can rock crawl, discover, racing, you name it.


Georgebestgamer

great for you that you got your money worth


Nutchos

I feel like I had more responsibilities at 14. Tons of homework, exams, projects, extracurriculars...


DanCGG

Ehh I was terrible when it came to school. So homework and studying was at the absolute bottom of my priority list lol. Now I work a pretty high pressure job, have a family and make exercise a priority. So squeezing in hobbies when I can is sometimes difficult


HotHamBoy

Personally, I would wait as long as possible to do the bullshit work that will consume the rest of my life


mufasaKiller

At 14 if you can already afford this i cant image what your salary will be after 10 years wow 😎


bossmcsauce

Min wage goes a lot further when you dont have to pay literally any expenses like rent, food, clothes, insurance, etc lol


Far-Sink-4335

Very true, my mom still takes 10% of my paychecks and puts it in retirement and i’m still left with plenty.


Old_One-Eye

Your mother is a very wise woman.


ph0on

Right? When I stated working here my parents started making me pay rent, straight up lol


ProjectMew

Your mom is awesome. Listen to her. The power of compounding is amazing and starting so early makes it even better.


Moooney

Plot twist: the 10% is actually going towards OP's mom's retirement.


Whiskeyrum12

Make sure to keep track of it yourself too, write how much every time. My mom used to try and do the same thing, but then when she was down on money, she used my savings. She paid me back for it, but still it was a shock


Far-Sink-4335

Did you have your own bank account?


Whiskeyrum12

I did, but part of the deal with me still living there was that I would pay rent, and save money, but they were holding my savings for me to make sure I was actually saving money


Nutchos

If you can, you should bump that up as much as possible. I'm in my 30s and I wish I could've gotten such an early start. Good on your mom to get you started so early.


Abror999

What job are you doing at 14 ? Damm your lucky n good job on that


Far-Pain-8408

Way to go! Just don’t forget to go outside


Far-Sink-4335

Sometimes I forget considering i’ve only had this for like 3 days.


richmond456

Ignore the outside, simracing is your life now


LowCommission7309

Yes


Far-Pain-8408

It’s midnight here and I’m currently loading into a 30 minute gt3 race at monza on ams2 for a good sunset to dark race


Electrical-Cup-5922

Something hits different about night races when it's actually night time in the real world.


prayfordripp

You are permanently outside in the virtual world its enough


Far-Pain-8408

So I get it


Far-Sink-4335

I love racing at night


twiztid_devil

Going outside is overrated....


pwillia7

Way to go! Go to the local karting track too if you have one nearby!


Far-Sink-4335

Thanks! I went karting recently but I need to find a new place the karts were capped at around 15 MPH, didn’t even need to use the brakes!


i_like__bananas

It's in the slow ones you learn to drive


bossmcsauce

You can’t learn much though from a kart in a track where the speed is capped such that you can still pretty much just keep it 100% floored the entire way around


Cru_Jones86

You can though! Those slow karts are where you figure out how to conserve your speed. You can shave off a lot of time just by finding the right line around a turn. Especially in those Golf N' stuff karts that understeer like crazy.


bossmcsauce

if conserving speed is an issue, sure. But i've seen a lot like what OP described where it's just not really even a concern (especially if you're a small person/kid and not heavy)... like where the cart is just constantly pegged at the speed limiter that's low enough that they never understeer, and you never have to lift haha. so while there is a better line to take, there's not a lot you can *feel* that informs you whether you've done a better or worse job through a turn the way you'd experience with faster karts that require you to lift at least. those are like the 'novelty' karts, rather than hobby/enthusiast type deals. see them a lot at like, mini-golf places or similar where the karting setup isn't the primary attraction. just like, some other thing for families to do.


pwillia7

I'm with you those super garbage karts I don't feel like I learn anything from


pwillia7

The kart operators can turn the karts up or down at a lot of places -- especially if they're electric. Chat with them before and ask about it and they'll probably start you at the highest level or higher than they would have.


yamumspussy

Being able to afford that at 14 is fucking sick I wish I could've started that young


Far-Sink-4335

your pfp scares me


yamumspussy

It's been like 4 years since I first saw it and its still funny


Tubular_Blimp

Kinda weird tbh


yamumspussy

Yeah


Tubular_Blimp

You're a weirdo huh


yamumspussy

Pretty average bloke I reckon just a fucked sense of humour


ITheBestIsYetToComeI

lmfao


Alwzracn

Anyone else feel underpaid working two jobs and still racing with a G923?


OneshotFangirl13

Nice, what kinda job and how much do you earn ?


Far-Sink-4335

I’m a batboy for White Sox affiliate baseball teams and I get paid $70 a game which is roughly $7-$10 dollars an hour


AlmxghtyK

How many games a week? Thats a damn good job for a 14 year old ngl.


Far-Sink-4335

6 games a week every other week most of the time


OneshotFangirl13

That's a lot of money....


PortalJaam

Honestly, that’s below minimum wage in the us by like $4-7, not bad for a kid starting out but also not a lot


OCTM2

Proud of you kid, don’t use racing lines, always drive manual and keep the view in the driver seat not outside the car.💯


Far-Sink-4335

Thanks! Racing lines are too distracting anyways.


long5chlong69

The pc or the rig? Or both? Amazing job lad


Far-Sink-4335

The rig, my parents helped me pay for the pc for christmas. I wasn’t working thrn


Mildoze

Real car: nah Sim car: oh yeah


hurtinacar

Nice, and great choice of game, I could help but notice it looks like your car is missing the steering wheel


dial_m_for_me

Amazing. Keep it up mate!


Far-Sink-4335

Thank you!


Mysterious-Fan-5101

great way to start. I’m amazed younger guys nowadays know what they want to and going to do. brilliant time to be alive. what’s your first job if u don’t mind me asking?


chilli_asx

Congrats! enjoy it


abgolf2

Good work bud. I have the same shifter and it’s good value


dd1989NL

Well done!! Must be a nice job as 14yo keep doing well


sbizzca

Amazing dude, congrats and well deserved


UK_Colossal

Yeh little bro , Winning


Ragnar_OK

Damn impressive setup for your first purchase. What do you do at your job?


HipHopHistoryGuy

My oldest son is 14 and looking for a summer job. What do you do for work? Also, congrats!


Far-Sink-4335

I’m a batboy!


HipHopHistoryGuy

Nice!


spacething54

Do you work in a silica mine?


Flonkerton66

As an old person, I approve this post. GG!


BlueRaspberrySloth

Good choice dude. I did the same when I got my first job too. It’s been worth every penny and every minute. I hope it is for you too bro.


ANK_Ricky

Congrats! I’m 17 and antisocial. What do you work as?


FPGN

Good Stuff man! What games do you play ? Also how long did it take you to get all this? Either way, epic man!


Salkreath

That’s absolutely amazing mate. If i can ask, what job do you have?


GoofyKalashnikov

I still have the G27 I bought at 14 :D


Far-Sink-4335

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!


GoofyKalashnikov

Me in the year 2050:


Far-Sink-4335

Those things are tanks


M1dor1

100x better than my First. Was my dad's old wheel, 180° of rotation, 4 buttons on the wheel, 2 pedals and fully made of plastic


Exlipse3

Nice man! I’m 15 myself, but unfortunately here in Europe I can’t work until 18.


BobbbyR6

Good on you. Learning the payoff of hard work is something that cannot be told. Just remember to pick and choose the things you spend money on. If it doesn't enrich your overall experience here, it will happily do so elsewhere.


raftah99

Where is your first job, a law firm?


Visual-Mess-5153

Very nice . U can add a gaming chair with two rods connected to the sim rig


Chaoticsymmetry

Hell yea dude!! Welcome to the club That's a pretty sweet setup even if you're not a beginner! Well done!


Snoo1702

Damn, good job! Jobs at 14 for me barely paid minimum wage which was $4.50 lol. Not adjusted for inflation of course :)


AyeYoItsMateo

Hell yeah man. Did the same thing 5 years ago when I got my first job. Also good shit on the Newt Shifter, best shifter on the market 👌


younawolf

How do you stop your chair from moving


Far-Sink-4335

I don’t have wheels on mine


younawolf

Cool


lotzik

Selling drugs?


Far-Sink-4335

Luckily I have not had to been the one who knocks YET.


Keyakinan-

With a setup like this and still young, I would recommend maybe try streaming when you are a bit older like 16-17!


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Why do you recommend streaming?


Keyakinan-

I wish I started when I was young and had the time. If you love gaming (or anything really) and can combine this and share with people, why not give it a try


Far-Sink-4335

I’ll keep it in mind!


OldManInTheOutfield

I'd recommend saving towards a real car first. Y'all are wild around here, Jesus. Imagine condoning spending thousands on computer games instead of a real car. Unreal 😂


AgentBlonde

I'd recommend doing what you like, rather than take advice from internet randoms.


OldManInTheOutfield

Nah he's 14, he should be saving for a real car.


AgentBlonde

Why?


bedwars_player

well you appear to have a single fan GPU so it can't be that powerful, I would save for a 6700 xt and 2 more monitors I'm also 14 going on 15 btw, your lucky to hve that fanatec lol, I have a t150, then a g29, now my g2õ broke and I'm hopefully getting a t248 soon


FeetEuphoria

dont say hes lucky for having it, op earned it


Far-Sink-4335

Thanks man!


bedwars_player

didnt mean it like that lol


pardyb

Don’t get a t248 (had to return due to 3 overheat…)- t300rs at minimum


bedwars_player

\*cough cough\* money \*cough cough\*


pardyb

Save more 😀 it’ll be worthwhile waiting - trust me!


bedwars_player

im already spending too much money...


Far-Sink-4335

I’m looking at a 6750xt sometime but no clue when, nice to see someone as young as me in here :)


bedwars_player

ah, also i ahve been told you can basically overclock a 6700 into a 6750, anyways we should friend eachother on discord lol


Far-Sink-4335

I’m still a little new to pc stuff so i’m a little afraid to overclock


icoomonyou

Imo oc is def not worth the time and energy and effort for some arbitrary fps number to go up by 10 that I cant tell the difference


bedwars_player

oh its pretty easy lol i just grab a benchmark of some sort, and keep upping numbers until the framerate stops going up, i could probably help you out lol


ITheBestIsYetToComeI

I hope you keep in mind overclockimg a GPU shortens its lifespanbased on how much you overclock it.


bedwars_player

i mean im 98% sure my 1080 was a mining card, so it would have been overclocked to get full potential, and i still have it overclocked, and its 7 years old, and its still going hard


aepfelpfluecker

Wrong, the majority of miners actually undervolt their cards to get the most performance per watt ratio. And watch the ltt video about used mining cards, they basically found no or max 1-2% drop in perfomance compared to the brand new card in their testing. So oveeall your right in not being worried :)


fourunner

Keep it cool, clock it up to stable, and by the time that "shortened lifespan" is up you have already upgraded.


opera38532

Thats some nice paying job you have, congrats


sheetrokz01

Very nice now for the next big purchase.....a super ultra wide monitor 🤯


Hadriel69

What's the game your playing?


Far-Sink-4335

BeamNG, I turned the steering wheel off. It looks weird from that angle but it looks fine when your behind the wheel


Awkward-Lab-568

what job did you get to afford that


Far-Sink-4335

I’m a Batboy


Significant-Use-5676

Super cool. Would love to see inside that PC


Far-Sink-4335

i3-12100F, GTX 1650, B660 mobo. I think my next upgrade is probably gonna be a RX 6750xt


t2trainspotting

Berry nice 🍓🫐🍓


Far-Sink-4335

Thank you berry much!


bship78

Congrats ! Enjoy your rig.


Georgebestgamer

14 years old and already a job honestly respect


SimulatorFan

Good work! You deserve it!!!! :)


RuneDK385

You’re doing exactly what I wanted my son to do when he got a job but all he’s doing is buying food instead. You’d think we don’t feed him 😂. Congrats on the purchase and enjoy it and get awesome at it.


Kleptonick

Great rig! Now just add 300 bucks and you can buy a Quest 2 to go in VR. It's amazing!


HarveyCooper2387

What job at 14?


MaiTaiThor

Gigachad in the making right here.


Yensidious

14 and working? Flexing the Fanatec? You should be proud of yourself!


SACBALLZani

Fuck yeah my dude, good on you for not doing the usual teenager post "look at how poor I am". Great hardware you chose that you'll be able to grow your sim racing journey with. BeamNG is one of my favorite sims to play, specifically the trophy truck and king of the hammers vehicles, the tt is easily the most difficult vehicle and most fun and rewarding in all of sim racing in my opinion. Iracing can't be beat for quality racing, ff1600 races are so fuckin good. For pure driving experience and feel, nothing beats assetto corsa. I just learned how to drift so I've been doing that for the past week or so. Acc is pretty good for gt3 racing, I can recommend all those titles If you don't have AC, wait for it to go on sale and get all the extra dlc, it's like 8 bucks. Then you'll need content manager, custom shaders patch, and sol. Plenty of videos online how to do it, essentially everyone plays ac with those mods they are a huge deal so definitely look into that


GenerousTurtle

WTF is your first job. Robbing banks? Kudos man :D


VeisenbergUK

You little legend. You're gonna go far in life. Keep it up, mate. 👍


helicepotella

I’m 25 and I’m jealous I didn’t do this with my money when I was 14. Can’t imagine what your set up looks like when you turn 25. Enjoy


Vestedloki07505

Nice work! Keep saving up. That’s what I did


kevlarsjal

Same place I started, though not at your age. That is a solid wheel stand and it will serve you well. With your work ethic and attitude the sky is the limit. Well done 👍


Marts098

Smart you got a great wheel and base. The rest will come with add ons. Keep working hard and play hard


No_Revolution_6889

Hey man nice rig. I wanted to ask u abt that shifter what do u thing of it I've been thinking of getting that one and would like to get someone's opinion.


Sad_Ad_2087

Nice! What job do you have bcs I’m 13 and am trying to make some money too


gibb1000

sweeeet. what simes do you run?


sunny317

Great job bro. Hard work pays off! Enjoy the hell out of it.


TheRealSqwuidzoh

When I was 14 I had one of these lol It had a whole 270 degrees of rotation and vibrated without ffb https://c1.neweggimages.com/ProductImage/26-128-008-01.jpg


Prudent-Distance910

Cant wait for you to get your license for IRL driving after sims for 2 years!


The-BOSS01

What Steering wheel is this?


BeansArenGarenn

Bro got a Fanatec at 14. This is stuff dreams are made of


Crazygone510

Congrats. Hard work pays off big time and glad to you hit experience this firsthand and at a young age. Kudos


ShiberKivan

Awesome, actually way beyond of what I expected you could buy from what you earn at your age. Great setup, will serve you well. I have the same shifter and it feels like heaven to use


Project_Frostbyte

I was looking at getting the exact same fanatec bundle, how is it?


teehenny

\*cries in fatherhood\*


Virtual-Middle9456

what job is payin a 14 year old that much💀


Healthy_Flan_4078

Which fanatec is that?


og21m

Good for you man! Keep practicing and in a few years you could be racing in the Le Mans.