DIY Enclosed Cockpit

[Markeeez18]

Hey guys, I've been playing racing games since I was around 13/14 on the first playstation, played GT2 I think was my first and got hooked straight away, playing all racing games thats always come out, TOCA race driver was my ALL TIME FAV! BUT it was always with a controller as being quite young was not earning enough to afford/ or have the space for a good wheel setup.

Now being older and having a stable job, I dived in and bought the Thrustmaster T500rs and me and my dad built an enclosed cockpit. The whole cockpit is on casters so I can move it around out the way when I need, as I don't have a permanent place for it to be set up or the funds to buy another big tv which I already have in my living room. An old car seat is bolted to the base so the seat position can be moved around like in a real car.

Here are some pics of the finished product.

Note its not the most accessible or convenient to get in haha so i always get my phone/drink/laptop etc etc on the table next to me and then get in, then the experience is pretty awesome.
Hope you like

 

[insert coin]

Nice! But personally I would put the TV on the cockpit, closer to the wheel, for more immersion.
Well done.

 

[LeMansAid]

Nice! But personally I would put the TV on the cockpit, closer to the wheel, for more immersion.

First thing I thought. It's just begging for it. I would also choose to invert the pedals, but that's even more of a preference thing.

Great stuff @Markeeez18.

 

[Jump_Ace]

If I put that TV on the cockpit, my eyes would bleed. Very nicely done, excellent finish.


Jerome

 

[Rallywagon]

Looks great! Perhaps ypu can make one of thpse side pieces a door. a piano hinge and some cabinet door catches should do the trick.