Sigma Integrale DK2+ Motion System Review

New Heavy Duty Actuators from Sigma Integrale.
Intro: 0:00
Closer Look DK2+: 0:56
Closer Look Controller Box: 11:32
Look Inside Controller Box: 14:02
Mounting: 20:24
Closer Look Tuning App: 27:39
Live Tuning Session: 39:12
Driving: 1:03:36
Final Thoughts: 1:12:23

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My current Computer and Monitor setup:
MOBO: MSI Z390 Tomahawk
CPU: i9-9900K Clocked to 4.9ghz
GPU: EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 ULTRA GAMING 24G-P5-3987-KR
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Side monitors are at 60° angles.

[budokaiboy]

I think I purchased one of the first 10 units that these guys made, about a year ago (maybe 2?).
I called them on a Sunday and I talked at length with 2 of the guys there. These guys are really committed to their customer base. Their stuff is built (like a tank) like the stuff I see at my job and I work at a helicopter manufacturer. Very happy with my DK2 system.

[jl.]

Love the motion system reviews, Barry! Thank you, good sir!

[Woopass]

I really enjoy the tuning in of new equipment. So fun.

[stephenhansford]

Thankyou Barry i am going to book a test drive at the UK supplier, 150 miles from me but worth it to experience before I purchase I think. thanks again for a great review

[PeterSosinski]

@52:40 some of the rumbles in iRacing are painted and/or do not have the actual raised surfaces 3D modeled. This is specially true on the Red Bull Circuit or COTA.

Some games completely remove the 3D rumbles and instead rely on locational effects or basically a mapping of the location of the wheel to play an artificial "effects" that send vibrations to the wheel and/or controller rather than the vehicles actual suspension. This is done for efficiency reasons, such as time to model the track and/or to shorten the loading time (less polygons to load).

In short, a good motion system can shine some light on the level of detail that the track has from the developer.

[nathanjensen]

Great review as always Barry. Just decided to get the FREX H shifter after a long while with my TH8A based on your review a while back thanks for the help! I would personally skip these and just spend the extra 1400 or 20% on the DK6 with 3x the suspension travel. From what I've also heard the actuators should be mounted so your seat area is roughly in the center between the actuators so it acts more like a real car would with you sitting roughly in the center of the car although you would probably have to get longer bars for your rig. Also what car sound is used in your intro? After listening to a Porsche 991.2 RSR GTE from the 2018/2019 season it sounds exactly like correct me if I am wrong.

[Jasperjvr]

Good to see somebody using a full motion rig with the goal to match real world experience. I see way too many rigs jumping like a jack in the box with the driver being thrown around. Totally unrealistic! This looks pretty convincing.

[griponreality]

Out of the 30+ motion Sims reviewed, which do you feel brings the best bang for the buck?

[mikethrash]

What is your opinion in comparison to a 4 Actuator D Box 1, 5" motion system?

[bizr]

Are you going to be reviewing the DK6?

[fightingcarrot]

Thank you as always for such a thorough review. How does this compare to the DOF H3? Worth the price difference?

[kangjames]

Hi I'm considering doing a motion system with the Traction Plus and 4 actuators. What do you think about trying it. I saw you and a couple other guys do it before.

[netlawman]

@srg - any feedback on the road texture setting? In the video you discussed engine vibration, but I don’t think you discussed road texture. Like you, I turn down engine vibration on my d-box because I think feeling the road is more important and satisfying

[frankd.b.]

This is something I don't understand just 50mm, a rally car goes up and down a bit more 100mm when you add it all up lol;, and the rest I'm not sure, but a normal car I do know, Can you also tell me what kind of music this is playing lol; db if you can thanks, Only the price is a bit high, especially if you have to order for Europe
With years of experience building simulators and motion systems for 🚗 manufacturers, we believe that a motion system with 2.0” of actuator travel is the optimal amount to produce a precise, responsive, tight and realistic experience for sim-racing. We believe that a compact 2.0" system is more than enough to realize our complex, multi-layer VelocityTrap motion algorithm. A longer actuator system certainly has some additional benefits, but the primary motion should still be kept within 2.0" for optimal speed and response (for sim racing application).Thanks info Barry And as usual thanks for the research

[ma]

Whats the best budget motion system to buy when using Fanatec DD Pro wheelbase and fanatec CSL loadcell pedal kit?

[lemuel]

Another great review! Are you planning to review the new Motion Platform Plus from Next Level Racing?

[chillsterdlux]

WHAT RIG IS THAT U STRAPPED THEM TO ?CHEERS

[SwapnilBhartiya]

Which is your fav motion platform that you use on a regular basis?

[montanazh]

Please review the new SFU gearboxes from DOF Reality. They should be a massive upgrade for a very reasonable price. Would be great in comparison with the older reviews. Thanks for the great & detailed content!

[wp]

How easy would it be to mount these on a rig such as an rseat P1?