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[Lessen]

Less think, more do.

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

Less think, more do.

we are talkin penguin here

 

[FlipJ]

This cost me next to nothing. A bunch of wood beams cut to size, lots of nails and a chair with no legs on it.
Granted, the position is not for everyone, but it's what I wanted, so it took me about 2 hours of thinking and planning and another 2 of cutting and nailing.
It looks like crap, my woman hates it, but I love it, it's just like I wanted and it allows me to race. That's all I need.

Spoiler: rig picture

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I'm off tomorrow. I'm gonna measure some distance in my car and go to Ace Hardware down the road and get any idea how much I need to spend. It's a bit closer than Home Depot.

Things to measure:
-Distance from bottom of wheel straight down to floor
-From there, measure to where the pedals are.
-Distance from bottom of wheel straight across to me sitting in my car so see how far I am.
-What's the best way to measure how far the seat is from the floor?

 

[MSgtGunny]

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?

Sandbags, with the added benefit you get to think you're sandbagging your performance

 

[Lessen]

Streaming PITS All-Star race practice.

 

[CoachMK21]

Room open in the club lobby to torture myself in this RUF combo. Will be open until around 10 pm eastern.

EDIT:
I left, but @src_ej6 was in there.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Are those with a G27 using the H-Shifter with the RUF?

 

[GTLehman]

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

Steel is more durable. Pay more now and save having to do it again later if the plywood wears out.

 

[RobbiefromBC]

Can't imagine building a racing rig with anything but steel, thank goodness I have a buzzbox and plentiful amounts of 7/8 cold rolled!

 

[src_ej6]

Are those with a G27 using the H-Shifter with the RUF?

Not me.

 

[Lessen]

Aside from looking homemade, I figure most wooden rigs do quite well. However, I prefer tube just because of the look, but my wife isn't gonna have a steel tube framed driving rig in her living room either so I guess it doesn't really matter. Good thing I have an office now!

 

[Lessen]

Not me.

 

[Gr8_Lakes]

Aside from looking homemade, I figure most wooden rigs do quite well. However, I prefer tube just because of the look, but my wife isn't gonna have a steel tube framed driving rig in her living room either so I guess it doesn't really matter. Good thing I have an office now!

I asked for forgiveness, not permission. Fortunately we have a basement family room that my wife rarely uses.

 

[SAMHAIN85]

Room open in the club lobby to torture myself in this RUF combo. Will be open until around 10 pm eastern.

EDIT:
I left, but @src_ej6 was in there.

Looks like I'm late to the party. I dont see a room open so I just opened one. Will be open for quite awhile, and I'll also be testing some laptimes for the friday index races

Edit: closed

 

[Alex ONeill]

Steel is more durable. Pay more now and save having to do it again later if the plywood wears out.

If you build it right, plywood is very durable and easy to move in the living room when you add sliding casters. This is the second version of my rig. I rebuilt the top portion when I decided to invert my pedals. Hopefully if it stops raining, I will be wrapping the entire rig in black speaker box carpet tomorrow!

 

[ConnorWolf]

Plywood is just fine, it shouldn't wear out if you build it right. My rig/desk is plywood and pine 2x4. It's got a section just to sit a TV and as an air duct for a box fan.

Edit: I painted it after this, it's not this ugly now...

 

[FlipJ]

Plywood is just fine, it shouldn't wear out if you build it right. My rig/desk is plywood and pine 2x4. It's got a section just to sit a TV and as an air duct for a box fan.

Edit: I painted it after this, it's not this ugly now...

This is not ugly at all.
And I love the seatbelt. Safety first!

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

@msgt-sd I'm sure it's somewhere in the sheets, but I was wondering if you had a sheet that I could plug LT's in and it would show me the split times.

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

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IT"S GOT A CUP HOLDER!

 

[SGETI]

but my wife isn't gonna have a steel tube framed driving rig in her living room either so I guess it doesn't really matter.

I asked for forgiveness, not permission. Fortunately we have a basement family room that my wife rarely uses.

The first one is to keep the spouse happy.

The other links are for everyone, will give you some ideas as to what others have built. After looking at the files, if you can not come up with some idea, then maybe badminton is the sport for you.


http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/06/how-to-build-your-own-hidden-racing-sim-setup-and-keep-your-wife/

http://www.thewayiplay.com/mainforum/index.php?board=2.0

http://www.mediafire.com/file/7r9h4vh7wdbudnr/DCOW_Template.pdf

http://www.isrtv.com/forums/forum/104-diy-plans-only/

 

[Lessen]

For a few years I've thought of something very similar. I may design something similar later this year that encompasses that idea. But with a more premium look. Something "furniture grade".

 

[MSgtGunny]

I've never been able to do this because I need to be able to also use it while streaming and I stream games besides racing sims :\

 

[nmcp1]

I've never been able to do this because I need to be able to also use it while streaming and I stream games besides racing sims :\

Wait a sec... There are other games you say? Interesting concept...

 

[TEX36]

GT-1 Series testing/practice session tonight.

 

[pubason]

Mine comes with minnions included

Its a up-side down abb roller folds up nice and optional rocking chair ,for Grandpa .Ha Ha

 

[SAMHAIN85]

Practice lobby open but through the public lobbies. If you dont have me on friends just manual search motegi and youll see it.

Lobby name: SNAILracing.org RECRUITING

Edit: closed. 2 guys had shown some interest in joining, hopefully they do!

 

[dwags222]

Hey, I am one of the guys checking out the recruiting lobby. I'm interested in joining for sure.

 

[Raw10_2u]

@DesertPenguin09

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/262142644538?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

 

[nmcp1]

Hey, I am one of the guys checking out the recruiting lobby. I'm interested in joining for sure.

@dwags222

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