force dynamics racing simulator

[bevo]

does anyone know how much one of the simulators at the force dynamics site are? it is by far the coolest thing besides my child being born i have ever seen. if you haven't seen one before you need to go to the force dynamics site and look at the video of the 401. my guess is 15000$ any way how much would you pay for this thing. if i knew how to put a link to the site up here i would

 

[isamu]

my guess is 15000$

LOL. I'll let someone else do the honors

 

[ERacer]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/force-dynamics-401-simulator-chair-is-pure-abuse/

I don't think that any car in real life shakes you around like that. I may be wrong - I have never raced a car in RL, but this contraption seems to excagerate the forces involved. Sure, I've seen races on TV, and the in-car camera feed, and how the drivers helmet bounces around a bit. But those movements seem "tighter" and quicker somehow compared to the 401's motions. But I'd love to try the 401 - with a helmet. Nevertheless, no contraption can truly capture the forces, such as the centrifical force of making a turn. I think you could make a huge payment on a real car for what this may cost. Interesting vid, though. 👍

ERacer

 

[isamu]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/force-dynamics-401-simulator-chair-is-pure-abuse/

I don't think that any car in real life shakes you around like that. I may be wrong - I have never raced a car in RL, but this contraption seems to excagerate the forces involved. Sure, I've seen races on TV, and the in-car camera feed, and how the drivers helmet bounces around a bit. But those movements seem "tighter" and quicker somehow compared to the 401's motions. But I'd love to try the 401 - with a helmet. Nevertheless, no contraption can truly capture the forces, such as the centrifical force of making a turn. I think you could make a huge payment on a real car for what this may cost. Interesting vid, though. 👍

ERacer

Great video indeed. Makes me wish I had enough credit to take out a loan on one.