Will An Expensive Sim Rig Make You A Better Drifter?

Money can’t buy drifting skills, or can it? Here’s what happens when a complete beginner tests an insane $100k triple-screen sim drifting setup.

When it comes to real-world drifting, there’s a fundamental truth in the statement, “Money won’t buy you skills.” That’s why we always recommend that newcomers start with a reasonably priced drift car rather than dropping huge amounts of money on the perfect drifter right away.

These days, we’re fortunate to have incredible virtual alternatives to hone our skills at home using super-realistic drifting simulators such as Assetto Corsa. Like real cars, these sim rigs come in all shapes and sizes – from budget-friendly desk-clamped wheels to mind-blowing setups.

Speaking of mind-blowing, we recently discovered what’s undoubtedly one of the most insane sim racing setups on YouTube – a $100,000 AUD (roughly $65,000 USD) rig featuring triple 65-inch HP Omen X 4K displays at $6,500 USD each and a direct drive wheel that costs more than some drift cars. The attention to detail is incredible, right down to the gauges in the “virtual” dash.

So, what kind of drifting skills can you buy with $100k? This video is the perfect opportunity to find out:

As Will from Boosted Media hands over the rig to his wife, Jill, we see whether top-tier equipment translates to instant drift mastery.

Despite having access to the pinnacle of sim racing technology, when Jill makes her first attempt at drifting, she faces the same fundamental challenges any beginner would encounter: spinning out, understeering, and occasionally crashing into the virtual walls.

Most of the Drifted staff members started with used wheel setups that cost around $200. While we struggled just as much as Jill initially, with enough practice, we were soon pulling off sweet tandems.

The basics of learning to drift remain the same, whether you start with the most basic wheel setup clamped to your desk or sit in front of triple 4K displays that draw enough power to worry your local power station.

Sure, a premium setup will offer a more refined experience, but the most important aspect is getting behind the wheel as soon as possible – nothing beats seat time, whether on a virtual rig or in a real-world drift car.

A Deeper Look At The $100k Drift Rig

You might assume VR would be the obvious choice for virtual drifting. However, Will opted for triple screens due to several practical advantages.

There’s no headset fatigue during long sessions, superior peripheral vision, and clearer visual quality with no screen door effect. Plus, creating content for his YouTube channel is significantly easier, which is the primary purpose.

If you want to know more about the setup, he explains everything you need to know here:

 

If you’re more interested in the YouTube filming studio, you can get a free behind-the-scenes tour here:

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