◆ SNAIL [Spec] Racing - Join now to win a Digit Racing EDGE Masterclass enrollment!!Open

[SAMHAIN85]

I'll have a practice lobby open tonight. Its tricky, I know. But if you're struggling with it now, but end up being competitive, fast and clean come Sunday, you've made great progress right? Thats what its all about imo. Having fun on Sunday nights while seeing all that practice pay off

 

[MSgtGunny]

I'll have a practice lobby open tonight. Its tricky, I know. But if you're struggling with it now, but end up being competitive, fast and clean come Sunday, you've made great progress right? Thats what its all about imo. Having fun on Sunday nights while seeing all that practice pay off

I like to show up, night of the race, and try to come to grips with a combo during quali. Is it optimal? No, but it does push me to learn faster and come up to speed faster.

 

[SAMHAIN85]

Most definitely. Some people simply don't have the time to practice throughout the week for whatever reason. I know theres a few in D1, and its that much more impressive to be competitive with little to no practice.

Personally I'm not a quick learner to run a combo on the fly like that. But props to the guys that do.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I try to get at least a few practice laps in on my own to learn the car and an arcade race to get an idea where to overtake and what different lines do/where they put you on track for the next turn. It's better than nothing.

I have a question about my rig. I need to keep some kind of weight on it because the wood itself is light and lifts up when I drive hard. Right now I'm using large cement bricks and they work but the amount I need takes up a lot of space. What can I use that weighs the same but takes up less space? Ideally I want something that can be bolted on so it doesn't move around and they can be mounted on the lower braces to keep the center of gravity lower. Any ideas?

 

[JLBowler]

I try to get at least a few practice laps in on my own to learn the car and an arcade race to get an idea where to overtake and what different lines do/where they put you on track for the next turn. It's better than nothing.

I have a question about my rig. I need to keep some kind of weight on it because the wood itself is light and lifts up when I drive hard. Right now I'm using large cement bricks and they work but the amount I need takes up a lot of space. What can I use that weighs the same but takes up less space? Ideally I want something that can be bolted on so it doesn't move around and they can be mounted on the lower braces to keep the center of gravity lower. Any ideas?

Lead.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Sure, lemme just go to the local mill. (Kidding, I hope is obvious)

 

[JLBowler]

Sure, lemme just go to the local mill. (Kidding, I hope is obvious)

Talk to a local tire shop. They usually have a ton of used wheel weights.

All the weight you can put on the rig isn't going to matter if the base is too narrow. If you can provide dimensions and maybe a photo, it could help with possible solutions.

 

[Mike Lobban]

Haven't we head this song before? Deja vu all over again?

Brother DP, use your noggin and build yourself a rig. Google, Pintrest, diy.com, there are ideas and suggestions for building any type rig you could ever want. I built mine in three hours with no plans, just from a pic of the Ricmotec setup, looks like caca, but it works great. You must know someone who can help and knows which end of the left handed screwdriver is the right one, an uncle, an Aunt, a little sister, a girlfriend, a boyfriend, a dog, it's not rocket appliances. Point is, do it yourself, everyone here wants something different in a rig, figure it out. You took no advice a few years ago when you asked the same question.

I think it was Bukakikan who said, "I need a bath"....... no, it was Leonardo Da Vinci who said, "what a great idea, let me figure it out and do it by myself".

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I haven't had extra money to do anything yet, but now I can. I think this is the best possible solution for right now until I can take the time to build the Ricmotec setup.

 

[Lessen]

Post a pic like Bowler said.

 

[Marcus Garvey]

Find some garage sales.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I was in the process of finding this post from about a month ago

I feel like the extra pieces of wood attaching the legs together really helps, but it probably doesn't need to be that thick. That's just what I had lying around. Laying around?

 

[Lessen]

Just pick up a controller. That's been my "short-term" solution for about 5 years now..

 

[Lessen]

I was in the process of finding this post from about a month ago

Get a piece of scrap plywood and scrap carpet or padding (the carpet is just to protect the floor). Get the plywood large enough to put the chair AND your rig on. Get some U brackets from the hardware store to hold your rig down to the plywood. The weight of your and the chair should be enough to keep the rig from moving around once it is affixed.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I like that idea. I can even add little wooden stops to keep the chair in position, kind of lock it into place so it won't slide around.

 

[aerolite]

Get a piece of scrap plywood and scrap carpet or padding (the carpet is just to protect the floor). Get the plywood large enough to put the chair AND your rig on. Get some U brackets from the hardware store to hold your rig down to the plywood. The weight of your and the chair should be enough to keep the rig from moving around once it is affixed.

You got plans for that,

 

[JLBowler]

Does it slide around or wobble or both. Anchoring the bottom won't help with a wobble if that's the issue.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Not at all. It's only lifting in situations like heavy opposite lock or quick hard turning where I happen to pull towards me more than just rotate the wheel.

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

Not at all. It's only lifting in situations like heavy opposite lock or quick hard turning where I happen to pull towards me more than just rotate the wheel.

That's called operator error

 

[DesertPenguin09]

It honestly doesn't happen that often. Sometimes I get a bit carried away and well physics can only go so far. My current solution works but I'd like it to be less cumbersome.

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

It honestly doesn't happen that often. Sometimes I get a bit carried away and well physics can only go so far. My current solution works but I'd like it to be less cumbersome.

I told you buy sheet steel there are places around you. you just have to look. Hell last time I think I found 2 with in 45 minutes of you.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

For a single flat sheet, foot for foot, wouldnt wood still be a lot cheaper? I'm thinking a half inch sheet of plywood

 

[Lessen]

For a single flat sheet, foot for foot, wouldnt wood still be a lot cheaper? I'm thinking a half inch sheet of plywood

Most likely. You don't need super high quality for a temp build either, but I might go with 3/4"

 

[JLBowler]

For a single flat sheet, foot for foot, wouldnt wood still be a lot cheaper? I'm thinking a half inch sheet of plywood

3/4" MDF might save you some money over plywood. I know it would in my area.

 

[Lessen]

Mdf is a good idea and is generally cheaper than sheathing. You just have to consider how you will affix any hold-downs. Screws alone could easily pull out of MDF under load. A washer/nut would be more reliable, but that will pertrude past the bottom of the sheet unless you countersink it or build it more complex... which is kind of silly for this small project.

 

[Raw10_2u]

@DesertPenguin09

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Mdf is a good idea and is generally cheaper than sheathing. You just have to consider how you will affix any hold-downs. Screws alone could easily pull out of MDF under load. A washer/nut would be more reliable, but that will pertrude past the bottom of the sheet unless you countersink it or build it more complex... which is kind of silly for this small project.

What is MDF?

 

[CoachMK21]

What is MDF?

Fake wood.

Medium density fiberboard (MDF) is a high grade, composite material that performs better than solid wood in many areas. Made from recycled wood fibers and resin, MDF is machine dried and pressed to produce dense, stable sheets. MDF is more stable than solid wood and stands up better to changes in heat and humidity.


EDIT:
If you cut it, don't breath the stuff in. It's not too good for you.

 

[Lessen]

What is MDF?

Medium Density Fiberboard. It's a pressed wood product that is, well... quite dense. I do know it's commonly used for subwoofer enclosures. You just have to be cautious doing anything structural with it. Just my 2 cents though.

Ninja Mark up there...

 

[DesertPenguin09]

@DesertPenguin09

I think I could modify my rig to look more like that and include a seat