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- left888
CHEAP Cockpit Alternatives ONLY
- Thread starter mnarciso
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Hey guys. Ive been browsing this thread for awhile and finally decided to go ahead and build on for myself. I also recently upgraded from a DFP to a DFGT and loving it! Ive been looking at this thread to gather some ideas(and really ones IMO). Here is what I've come up with:
Totally cost of the wood and hardware was under $40 and the chair I already had.
Totally cost of the wood and hardware was under $40 and the chair I already had.
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- Lisbon
- DrummerManiac
My Playseat
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The steering wheel base is made out of two old high chair frames & some OSB board. The seat base was parts from a twin stroller( there's wheels behind the seat so I can move it), OSB board & seat from a cavalier. Cost
me about $60.00.
I decided to change the shifter bracket, I put the H shifter on bottom and squential on the top.
I can use just the steering wheel base if I want to(usually during the week I can't leave setup all the time my wife runs a home daycare
)
Update I built a new one a few years back something a little sturdier
The TV slides out for dash view
me about $60.00.
I decided to change the shifter bracket, I put the H shifter on bottom and squential on the top.
I can use just the steering wheel base if I want to(usually during the week I can't leave setup all the time my wife runs a home daycare
)
Update I built a new one a few years back something a little sturdier
The TV slides out for dash view
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- New Brunswick C
- Dr Maclean
I made this one day out of some scrap wood. The TV is a little small but I don't notice when I'm playing since I sit so close.
I bought some velcro that has strong tape on the back and with a little bit of swearing I made some side to side adjustable pedals. This velcro setup could be easily adapted to different pedals if I ever upgrade to a G27.
One of my favorite parts of the setup: the GranTurgismo Paddle Shifters
And of course my Racing shoes hahaha
Tell me what you think
I bought some velcro that has strong tape on the back and with a little bit of swearing I made some side to side adjustable pedals. This velcro setup could be easily adapted to different pedals if I ever upgrade to a G27.
One of my favorite parts of the setup: the GranTurgismo Paddle Shifters
And of course my Racing shoes hahaha
Tell me what you think
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- dougdoberman
Due to limited space in the gaming room, and a need to move my wheel between the TV for console play and the PC for iracing and other stuff, I cannot go with a full cockpit. (And if I could, a flight sim cockpit would be first before a racing one. )
I'm in the process of building a wooden stand, based off some concepts I've seen floating around.
For quite a while though, I've been using the piano bench which I picked up at a garage sale for $5 to use while playing drums in Rock Band.
Here it is with my Driving Force GT. It clamps on perfectly and is very stable.
The Fanatec clamp doesn't work directly on the bench, so when I got the CSR & Forza 4, I had to make some modifications.
It the perfect height when I'm sitting on the couch driving the console games, but is too short for the PC chair. Luckily I can mount them directly to the computer desk when playing on it.
The stand I'm building will be adjustable so I can leave the wheel on it and change the height depending on what I'm playing.
)I'm in the process of building a wooden stand, based off some concepts I've seen floating around.
For quite a while though, I've been using the piano bench which I picked up at a garage sale for $5 to use while playing drums in Rock Band.
Here it is with my Driving Force GT. It clamps on perfectly and is very stable.
The Fanatec clamp doesn't work directly on the bench, so when I got the CSR & Forza 4, I had to make some modifications.
It the perfect height when I'm sitting on the couch driving the console games, but is too short for the PC chair. Luckily I can mount them directly to the computer desk when playing on it.
The stand I'm building will be adjustable so I can leave the wheel on it and change the height depending on what I'm playing.
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- Lisboa
- SMOKY_PT
Hey guys. Ive been browsing this thread for awhile and finally decided to go ahead and build my homemade rig. Man my cockpit looks like crap compared to some of the pro designs I have seen. Here's my cockpit I have made, only cost about 5 Euros worth on bolts screws, and wood came from old wardrobe, etc. Really solid. what do you think??
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- Italy
hey guys, just finished my wheel stand
go the inspiration from other design on this website...
it's really steady
and this is the plan of the project
ps. the images are on picasa so i don't know if they are gonna show up in the post, if they don't left-click and open the url ---OR HERE IS THE PICASA ALBUM
https://picasaweb.google.com/109692604644801141396/WheelStandProject
go the inspiration from other design on this website...
it's really steady
and this is the plan of the project
ps. the images are on picasa so i don't know if they are gonna show up in the post, if they don't left-click and open the url ---OR HERE IS THE PICASA ALBUM
https://picasaweb.google.com/109692604644801141396/WheelStandProject
JogoAsobi
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AK ROCKER CHAIR IMPROVEMENTS
Recently I had to use an old AK Rocker chair for a couple of weeks while my sim seat was being re-upholstered.
The problems with the AK Rocker chair are:
1) It rocks, has to be stabilized.
2) The flimsy cover does not stay secure and is very thin.
Solution 1):
Tire chocks, zip ties, and neoprene sheet or pad.
Tire Chocks: Walmart sells them for $3 each.
See Camco Wheel Chock:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-Wheel-Chock/14504361
Fortunately I had a couple of sets in the garage, I drilled holes in them to pass zip ties through.
Zip Ties: 24"/61cm length, available at any hardware/home improvement store.
Neoprene sheet: I cut up an extra large mouse pad, sheet rubber will do also.
The neoprene was cut and placed between the chair, zip ties, and tire chocks to provide additional resistance against slippage.
Over time the zip ties and wheel chock position will slip and occasionally have to be re-adjusted.
Mark the position with tape and it is very easy to re-adjust.
The chair does not rock at all while you are in it.
I did not try to bolt or screw the tire chocks into the chair legs because they are made of fairly thin plastic.
Solution 2):
Side panel removal:
Once I removed the side panels the cover stays secure because there is no more lateral force on it.
The side panels seem to be for aesthetic purposes, just seperate at the seam.
Extra Padding:
If you need extra padding, a cheap gym/yoga mat can be cut and glued to the back of the cover or affixed via velcro to the chair itself.
Recently I had to use an old AK Rocker chair for a couple of weeks while my sim seat was being re-upholstered.
The problems with the AK Rocker chair are:
1) It rocks, has to be stabilized.
2) The flimsy cover does not stay secure and is very thin.
Solution 1):
Tire chocks, zip ties, and neoprene sheet or pad.
Tire Chocks: Walmart sells them for $3 each.
See Camco Wheel Chock:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-Wheel-Chock/14504361
Fortunately I had a couple of sets in the garage, I drilled holes in them to pass zip ties through.
Zip Ties: 24"/61cm length, available at any hardware/home improvement store.
Neoprene sheet: I cut up an extra large mouse pad, sheet rubber will do also.
The neoprene was cut and placed between the chair, zip ties, and tire chocks to provide additional resistance against slippage.
Over time the zip ties and wheel chock position will slip and occasionally have to be re-adjusted.
Mark the position with tape and it is very easy to re-adjust.
The chair does not rock at all while you are in it.
I did not try to bolt or screw the tire chocks into the chair legs because they are made of fairly thin plastic.
Solution 2):
Side panel removal:
Once I removed the side panels the cover stays secure because there is no more lateral force on it.
The side panels seem to be for aesthetic purposes, just seperate at the seam.
Extra Padding:
If you need extra padding, a cheap gym/yoga mat can be cut and glued to the back of the cover or affixed via velcro to the chair itself.
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- Manchester
- A1DriftSauce
Do you guys think I could integrate a place for inverted pedals onto this design?
Maybe if I changed that diagonal piece to the right angle for the pedals, added some support pieces so it's strong at that spot, and just made something for the pedals to mount onto, it would work?
Maybe if I changed that diagonal piece to the right angle for the pedals, added some support pieces so it's strong at that spot, and just made something for the pedals to mount onto, it would work?
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- Manchester
- A1DriftSauce
If I just closed it like this, but flipped it upside down when it's on the ground, I think it might be collapsible still, which is one of the main reasons I like this design. I need something that can be put away into a somewhat narrow hallway, because my mom would not approve of having a cockpit sitting in the middle of our living room haha.
PAWEL17
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- PAWEL17
My cheap cockpit. 0$(material found on side of street). 3.5hr to put together. I'm 5'7" tall. custom design for my size. no adjustment. about 38lb total. all steel materials are from cardio-glide, just been cut and rearrange. really solid. what do you think??
This has got to be the best "Old recycled equipment" use for a wheel, i have seen on this site. and at zero the cost. Great job.
But the pedals seem, like they need some work though.
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- trk29
Do you guys think I could integrate a place for inverted pedals onto this design?
Maybe if I changed that diagonal piece to the right angle for the pedals, added some support pieces so it's strong at that spot, and just made something for the pedals to mount onto, it would work?
Like I said, add two strips of wood left to right on the front legs nearest tv on the inside of the legs, and then mount a wide piece of wood on top of those then pedals to flat piece of wood.
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- A1DriftSauce
So basically something like this?
I wanna make sure I understand what you're saying.
I wanna make sure I understand what you're saying.
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- trk29
So basically something like this?
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn263/stevondo_bloom/cockpitredesign.png[IMG]
I wanna make sure I understand what you're saying.[/QUOTE]
I believe you got it. Sorry for the crude drawings 5 min. I was talking about two strips of wood from the inside of one leg to the inside of the other then put a 12' board across this span and bolt your pedals to that.
[IMG]https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=2237&pictureid=38720
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- Synthbent715
- Synthbent715
This one cost me a total of $30 for the seat. Everything else I did at work because I work at a metal shop.
Just in case your wondering where my 360 and PS3 are, I have a 15 foot HDMI cable that I have running from my living room where both console's are, and into my basement where my rig is, when I want to play one of them on the rig, I just unplug one HDMI and plug in the other, turn the console on, put whatever game I want in, and go downstairs to play. The DFGT uses a 15 foot extension USB and the wireless 360 wheel works flawlessly being that far away from the 360.
Just in case your wondering where my 360 and PS3 are, I have a 15 foot HDMI cable that I have running from my living room where both console's are, and into my basement where my rig is, when I want to play one of them on the rig, I just unplug one HDMI and plug in the other, turn the console on, put whatever game I want in, and go downstairs to play. The DFGT uses a 15 foot extension USB and the wireless 360 wheel works flawlessly being that far away from the 360.
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- Manchester
- A1DriftSauce
Oh ok, I get what you mean now, thanks for the help man.
That seat looks really comfortable Synth.
That seat looks really comfortable Synth.
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- Synthbent715
- Synthbent715
Super comfy, 4 hour enduro no problem
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- Manchester
- A1DriftSauce
What car is it from?
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- Synthbent715
- Synthbent715
I've been told its from a civic, when I found it at pull-a-part, it was already taken out of the car, sitting on the ground.
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- Sugar Land, TX
- Nel_V
It's from a 92 to 95 honda civic all models came with those, Very comfy by the way feels like a racing seat only not so trapped
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- trk29
Your welcome.
Nice! I like the adjustable pedals and wheel!
That is a very good idea awesome.
I got a DFGT for Christmas and decided to build a decent cockpit for it. The cost to build it (minus the seat and wheel) was about $15. I had a scrap piece of plywood for the decking and some scrap carpeting for the runners on bottom. I'm sure if you had to buy ALL the wood it would cost about $25. You can usually go to a carpet store and pick up scrap for little-to-nothing. It took about a day to build because I had to eyeball the measurements since it was all custom. It is heavy but the carpet allows it to move easily on our hardwood floor. The footprint is 2ftx4ft.
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