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How to Move Seat Forward in Iracing

Learn how to move seat forward in iRacing fast. Step-by-step in-sim fixes for iRacing drivers to correct seat position and improve car feel today.

If you’re asking “how to move seat forward in iracing,” the quickest fix is to use the cockpit view controls (or bind a button) and save a custom camera. You’re in the right place — below are plain, fast steps to move your seat/camera forward and make it stick.

how to move seat forward in iracing (Quick Answer)

Open Controls → filter for “view” or “cockpit,” bind the “move forward / move back” cockpit view commands to a key/button, switch to Cockpit view in-session, press the forward control until you’re happy, then save that camera as your default for the car or driver.

What’s really going on

iRacing separates physical handling from what you see. Moving the “seat” in iRacing usually means changing the cockpit camera position so the wheel, dash and mirrors look right. A few cars let you change physical cockpit offsets in the garage setup (steering column/seat sliders), but most of the time you just need the camera moved. That’s why the fix is either a view control change or a car-specific setup option.

Step-by-step fix

Open iRacing and go to Options → Controls.
In the filter box type “view” or “cockpit” to find camera movement commands. Look for labels like “Cockpit View – Move Forward” and “Cockpit View – Move Backward.”
Bind those commands to a convenient key, button, or wheel control (press the control, then press the key/button you want).
Join a practice session, switch to Cockpit view, and press your bound forward key until the seat/camera is where you want it.
To keep it: open the Garage (while in the session), then save the camera position to your car or driver profile (use “Save Camera” or “Export” if available) so it loads next time.

If you want the seat physically moved in the car’s setup (when available): open the car setup in the Garage, check tabs labeled “Cockpit,” “Chassis,” or “Other,” and change any “seat/steering column” slider. Save the setup.

Extra tips / checklist

Map camera move to a spare button on your wheel or a keyboard key for fast in-session tweaks.
If the camera snaps back on rejoin, be sure you saved the camera under that specific car and driver profile.
For multi-monitor or VR users, check “View” options for field-of-view (FOV) — moving the camera and changing FOV together gives correct scale.
If mirrors or HUD look off after moving the seat, adjust the mirror positions or reset HUD scale.
If you can’t find a physical seat slider, it probably doesn’t exist for that car — use the cockpit camera instead.

FAQs

Q: Why can’t I move the seat in the car setup?
A: Not all cars expose a physical seat or steering column slider. iRacing often expects you to change the cockpit camera instead.

Q: How do I save the camera so it’s permanent?
A: While in the Garage or session, after positioning the view, use the “Save Camera” or export/save option linked to the car or driver profile. Confirm by leaving and rejoining.

Q: Do camera moves change car handling?
A: No. Camera/seat position changes only your view. Physical setup sliders, if present, may change ergonomics but rarely affect physics.

Q: I moved forward but feel wrong in VR — advice?
A: Use small steps and adjust FOV in addition to camera position. For VR, re-center headset and check iRacing VR position offsets.

Short wrap-up

Moving your seat forward in iRacing is usually a camera control job: bind the cockpit forward/back controls, adjust in-session, and save the camera. If a car has a physical seat slider, tweak it in the garage and save the setup. Try one small change per practice run so you can feel the difference.