DAY 1
I've decided to buy a game seat and modify it with wood or metal to mount my G25 wheel and shifter. I'm so tired of playing at my desk. The Wife said I could buy a cockpit if I had somewhere to store it...I don't and she knows damn well I don't so in the end I don't get a full cockpit. (I'm telling you guys right now...when we buy our next house it will be bigger and have a dedicated gaming room for ME.) anyways...lol
I've found this Raptor ultimate gaming chair used. It retailed back in 2007 for $299 (which was a complete waste of money) and didn't get the best reviews. This guy bought it for $230 he said (which turned out to be not exactly true as you'll read later). He wanted $160 for the chair but half a day later I managed to talk him into $95 (still too much but I wanted this chair and its 12 rumble motors.)
The person selling it claimed via email that it was brand new and only tested and that he was not even a gamer and used it for listening to music but only slightly as it was brand new. Funny thing is this non-gamer had an email address that started with UTplaya! yeah he doesn't play games. :roll:
I then catch him in another lie when he admits his brother bought it and gave it to him and his brother is a big gamer. So now it seems that the chair was used for god only knows how long and not exactly 'brand new'. By the time I find this out though money has already changed hands. He tells me everything works and I'm left having to take his word for it because he has nothing to let me test it with. (he's moving and packed...Am I being scammed I thought?)
Its obvious that this chair has been used though because the built in speakers sound like crap (possibly blown) and the electronics need to be cleaned or maybe rewired because there is some line noise coming through the speakers and or headphones when hooked up. The chair itself though is in very good condition and fairly comfy.
The Good news is the 12 rumble motors all seem to be working and doing a quick test with GT5P they work awesome!! This chair has potential after all. When setup right you can feel the engine running when driving and other force feed back type effects. Pair this with my G25 and it should be a fun ride.
I'll be swinging by Home Depot today after work to pick up some MDF so I can start work ASAP. I plan to remove both arms from the chair and build new ones that will actually wrap around the front of the chair and the front will be about 24" off the ground. This will allow mounting of the G25. Also the arms will be much wider allowing the shifter a solid place to be mounted. I want the shifter about 10" lower than the wheel for a more realistic feel when driving. In the end I will be wrapping the MDF with foam and fake leather to blend it into the rest of the chair.
basic specs of the chair:
12 Game-Sync'd Vibration Motors
Headrest Mounted 3D Stereo Speakers
Game-Triggered Lighting Effects
PS2, PS3, Xbox, Wii, Game Cube
Maximum Gaming Comfort
Stylish Racing Seat Design
Variable Massage Mode
MP3, Headphone Jacks
Would you reccomend the chair to anyone else? I'm just googling it now to see what info I can get on it. Cougar23
