I think I need a cockpit... (7th November 2012)

the_greeze · Jul 28, 2010

...what do you think?! 💡

Having been inspired by Chilicoke, my new design is a work-in-progress.
More to follow.

SchuMito · Jul 29, 2010

you definitely do my friend

kikie · Jul 29, 2010

SchuMito
you definitely do my friend

+1

But so do I. At least you have a G25.

There are many members with good ideas on GTP whom can help you. If you should start a cockpit project thing, don't forget to show us your/ideas progress.

the_greeze · Jul 29, 2010

Well, I'm busy with Google Sketchup right now working on the cockpit design. It's heavily influenced by Chilicokes design (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all!) and it's coming on okay. Right-hand drive though 'cos I'm a Brit!

As soon as I have something tangible to show, I'll post up the pictures. 👍

SchuMito · Jul 29, 2010

If you want... I'm building mine as well, and right now I am doing the write up of what I am doing (together with pics). The link to my thread is this:

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=129396

the_greeze · Jul 29, 2010

SchuMito
If you want... I'm building mine as well, and right now I am doing the write up of what I am doing (together with pics). The link to my thread is this:

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=129396

Heading over for a look now! 👍

the_greeze · Aug 3, 2010

I've finished the plans in Google Sketchup and attached a few screenshots for you to take a look at.

Obviously, I've been inspired by Chilicoke's setup so all credit goes to him for coming up with such a cool design 👍

The material is 25mm square steel box-section and I'm hoping to start fabrication in a few days (a friend is kindly letting me use his garage/workshop).

I'll post some pictures up as fabrication continues... Comments welcome.

SchuMito · Aug 3, 2010

everybody says in the forum to angle the base to which the wheel should be mounted to. I'm going to angle mine to 23 Deg so the wheel is exactly perpendicular.

Ari Gold · Aug 3, 2010

Can you share your Sketchup file?

the_greeze · Aug 3, 2010

SchuMito
everybody says in the forum to angle the base to which the wheel should be mounted to. I'm going to angle mine to 23 Deg so the wheel is exactly perpendicular.

Yeah, I read a similar thing; I believe Chilicoke offset his at 10 degrees. To be honest, I find the angle of the G25 quite comfortable as it is

Before I finally weld everything I'll have a trial-fit and see what it's like...

the_greeze · Aug 3, 2010

Ari Gold
Can you share your Sketchup file?

I will certainly share the file (and also the dimensions) once I've actually built the frame. I just want to make sure it all works out okay before I post the plans! 👍

Ari Gold · Aug 3, 2010

the_greeze
I will certainly share the file (and also the dimensions) once I've actually built the frame. I just want to make sure it all works out okay before I post the plans! 👍

Great and thanks in advance! It looks really good!

wayside · Aug 3, 2010

the_greeze
Yeah, I read a similar thing; I believe Chilicoke offset his at 10 degrees. To be honest, I find the angle of the G25 quite comfortable as it is

Before I finally weld everything I'll have a trial-fit and see what it's like...

Do you mean comfortable while mounted to a dining room chair?

The angle of the wheel that is most comfortable will depend on how laid out your setup is. You have the right idea with the trial-fit, just keep in mind that the lower your setup is the less you will want it to drive like a bus.

SketchUp looks good!

-wayside

the_greeze · Aug 3, 2010

Just looked at your setup Wayside (nice work btw) and you have quite an angle on that wheel-mount. What angle did you decide on?

Got me thinkin'...

the_greeze · Aug 8, 2010

Some Sketchup plans for the monitor support frame. It's for a 42" LG Plasma. 400x400mm VESA hole spacings. Not that interesting I know but it's all part of the project!

The steel is almost all cut to length now. Looking to start putting it together on Tuesday. Pictures will follow.

Ibonibo · Aug 8, 2010

Gonna be better lookingthan the 2 chairs

the_greeze · Aug 9, 2010

*ibo* S3 Racer
Gonna be better lookingthan the 2 chairs

I hope so mate, I hope so! :lol:

the_greeze · Aug 11, 2010

Fabrication has started! 👍

Coming on nicely. Had some good progress today; same again tomorrow hopefully

SchuMito · Aug 12, 2010

Looking good mate, keep it up. Waiting for it to see it finished.

the_greeze · Aug 12, 2010

Another update for you all!

A good day again in the workshop; all the components for the rig are now tack-welded together. I also had the chance to 'trial fit' the seat, wheel, pedals etc.

The good news; everything fits where it should and all the measurements worked out okay! 👍 Very comfortable. (Sorry about the photo quality; camera phone).

So, tomorrow it's gonna be a day of welding! :indiff:

wayside · Aug 12, 2010

the_greeze
Another update for you all! A good day again in the workshop; all the components for the rig are now tack-welded together. I also had the chance to 'trial fit' the seat, wheel, pedals etc.

The good news; everything fits where it should and all the measurements worked out okay! 👍 Very comfortable. (Sorry about the photo quality; camera phone).So, tomorrow it's gonna be a day of welding!

Looks really good, great job!

Just a note: From the pictures the pedals look like they may be a bit too high? Did you test them with a board across to simulate the final position of the floor board?

the_greeze · Aug 12, 2010

wayside
Looks really good, great job!

Just a note: From the pictures the pedals look like they may be a bit too high? Did you test them with a board across to simulate the final position of the floor board?

Sure did (I actually used thin aluminium chequer-plate)

When I was putting it together I thought the mounting points looked high too. As it turns out, they're okay 👍

Captain Roh · Aug 12, 2010

Whos is the awesomesauce landy!? Do Want!!!

the_greeze · Aug 13, 2010

Captain Roh
Whos is the awesomesauce landy!? Do Want!!!

lol! That belongs to my mate who's garage/workshop I'm using. It's a Series 1; rebuilt from the ground up about five years ago.

the_greeze · Aug 17, 2010

Okay, fabrication is complete and here are a few more photos.

Pedal mounting holes...

Seat mounting holes (with adjustment)...

Shifter and handbrake arrangement (1)...

Shifter clamping arrangement...

Shifter and handbrake arrangement (2)...

Shifter and handbrake arrangement (3)...

Plasma TV stand (42" LG)...

Ready for powder coating...

And there we are. All welded and cleaned up and now with the powder coaters for a nice flat matt black finish. Should have it back from them in a week and then I'll get started adding the hardware etc.

Any comments welcome 👍

Radracing · Aug 17, 2010

Looks really good and solid. 👍

Harbinja · Aug 17, 2010

Wow, That's looking Awesome dude, Great fabricating!!!

Kudoz to a great job done so far.

Paul

VRracer · Aug 17, 2010

Hi the_greeze...Great build
You guys that can weld are Bad a22 fire gods...LOL..So cool..wish I could do that.

stega · Aug 17, 2010

VRracer
Hi the_greeze...Great build
You guys that can weld are Bad a22 fire gods...LOL..So cool..wish I could do that.

Same ;( somebody gotta come teach me!
I'll let them try my rig! hehe

Flerbizky · Aug 17, 2010

Ossum Ossum Ossum!..

Very good job young man - WIsh I had your skills and access to work area (ohh, right, and enough space @ home for a real seat installation (-: )

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