CHEAP Cockpit Alternatives ONLY
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Did anyone see my setup on page 6? I am biased, but I thought it was a pretty clean design that works really well for someone who wants to make a simple but sturdy and comfortable cockpit for under $10! Attached are some pictures for your easy reference... you can read my full write-up on page 6. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
(Note: To simulate a cockpit, it can be easily lowered by cutting the chair legs, lowering the side panels, and tilting the chair back.)
(Note: To simulate a cockpit, it can be easily lowered by cutting the chair legs, lowering the side panels, and tilting the chair back.)
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I'm building my DIY cockpit and I want to know what kind of an angle I should put the pedals at. Having them flat (0 degrees) kills my ankles after a couple hours. I need more time to get into the groove and win races 
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Mike615
I would assume you'd be able to buy the Aluminum Squared tubing (What it's called) at any D.I.Y. store, such as "Home Depot" , "Orchard Supply Hardware" or "Lowes"...
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Hi guys! I am going to buy Playseat, but I don`t know which one. You see, there are 3 different versions out, so I don`t realy know which one is the newest. I`ve posted pictures of them, and I am asking for some advices and comments.
I think that the newest one is on the far left.
I think that the newest one is on the far left.
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Anyone who needs cockpit plans go to www.firetooth.net, there's a great seat plan there for free. Or try www.geocities.com/racingcockpit
Here's my finished cockpit
Here's my finished cockpit
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whats up everyone?
im almost done with my rig.. i need to know if someone could give me the dimensions (or foot print) of the dfp wheel (not pedals) i just need to make ? dash? to mount the wheel. but i want to add a cup holder
to hold my ice cold drink im at work and im going to make it out of some alum dimond plate.. so any help on this would be great.... p.s. great thread has inspired me alot.. last week (thurs) i had (beged) the wife for my b-day gift early. (b-day on 24th ) she gave in! woo hoo so i went and got the dfp 👍 and this weekend it was all about my ****-pit! almost done!!
well thanks kindly
joe
im almost done with my rig.. i need to know if someone could give me the dimensions (or foot print) of the dfp wheel (not pedals) i just need to make ? dash? to mount the wheel. but i want to add a cup holder
to hold my ice cold drink im at work and im going to make it out of some alum dimond plate.. so any help on this would be great.... p.s. great thread has inspired me alot.. last week (thurs) i had (beged) the wife for my b-day gift early. (b-day on 24th ) she gave in! woo hoo so i went and got the dfp 👍 and this weekend it was all about my ****-pit! almost done!!well thanks kindly
joe
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the seat was the most expensive part. It cost $250 fully adjustable from a local performance/ricer shop. You gave me a great idea. I'll put a latch and a hinge so the top flip open. It is kind of cumbersome to get in it right now. Thanks
Edit:
If you look a few pages back i talked about where and how i got the seat.
Edit:
If you look a few pages back i talked about where and how i got the seat.
My cheap set up. With my 5.1 
My Subwoofer is right behind the bean bag chair so I can feel the rumble on my back and floor.
Total cost of the set up(not including the wheel or any electronics) is 20 dallors. Thats how much the bean bag chair was. Got it at Target. I built the table out of spare wood in my backyard thus it cost me nothing.
My Subwoofer is right behind the bean bag chair so I can feel the rumble on my back and floor.
Total cost of the set up(not including the wheel or any electronics) is 20 dallors. Thats how much the bean bag chair was. Got it at Target. I built the table out of spare wood in my backyard thus it cost me nothing.
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- GTP_CobraMustang
Here are some pics of my seat. It is built out of 2x2's, 1/4" lauan plywood, 3/4" birch plywood, some misc. brackets and a pair of old house speakers. The seat and mirrors came from the junkyard. The speakers are used for the sound system, tweeters in the mirrors, mid-range's in the cowl and the subwoofer is under the seat. Very comfortable and works great, but not very mobile.
This is what i came up with..
With Stickers =)
I made it out of an old childrens playset/swingset =)
I had to buy the inflatable wheels (but should have used casters)..
And also had to get a sheet of Diamond Plated Aluminum for me feet. =-)
Since I replaced my seats in my Integra with Del Sol seats, I was able to use one of my Integra seats.. pretty comfortable =) Seat Cost: $0
Labor.. did a bunch of that, and then some blue paint I had laying around..
Heck. I think that I have paid more for the stickers..
Costs:
Frame Cost : $0
Seat Cost: $0
Diamond Plated Aluminum sheet Cost: $5
Inflateable Wheels Cost: $10
Stickers and paint cost: $10
Total cost.. $25
Basic, but it gets the job done.. =)
With Stickers =)
I made it out of an old childrens playset/swingset =)
I had to buy the inflatable wheels (but should have used casters)..
And also had to get a sheet of Diamond Plated Aluminum for me feet. =-)
Since I replaced my seats in my Integra with Del Sol seats, I was able to use one of my Integra seats.. pretty comfortable =) Seat Cost: $0
Labor.. did a bunch of that, and then some blue paint I had laying around..
Heck. I think that I have paid more for the stickers..
Costs:
Frame Cost : $0
Seat Cost: $0
Diamond Plated Aluminum sheet Cost: $5
Inflateable Wheels Cost: $10
Stickers and paint cost: $10
Total cost.. $25
Basic, but it gets the job done.. =)
this will own any cockpit:
http://www.force-dynamics.com/video/force-dynamics_301-rbr-rallyschool.wmv
http://www.force-dynamics.com/video/force-dynamics_301-rbr-rallyschool.wmv
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