G27 Vertical mod

[Conza]

Ok, so here's the ambitious plan.

I want to take my G27, swap the accelerator and clutch pedals, sit it on its rear edge, and use the G27 as a STAND ALONE vertical pedal set.

And please, no one post anything to do with a wooden box or anything like that, I want to see mods that I can do to my pedals and use them by themself, like my own car's pedals.

 

[blue cat]

Are you talking about reverse mounting/inverting the logitech pedals?

There are a few good threads already: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=123896&highlight=chilicoke

I'm not sure if any one has posted designs that make the pedals stand-alone though, most would be installed into a rig.

 

[Conza]

Yes, I just want them to sit on the floor, somehow

 

[sesselpupser]

What surface are you on and how far away would the nearest wall be? The way I see it you could either make a heavy, long base with soft rubber and/or carpet spikes, or you could make a long base that extends to the nearest wall to brace the pedals so they don't move. Neither are particularly practical.

Another one you can do is make a pedal mount that somehow attaches to whatever you're sitting on while you play, if it's a sofa (couch) you could have a long flat beam that goes under it and then goes up behind the sofa and braces the pedals against it. That's probably the most sensible option actually.

 

[Borass 302]

I was thinking of the same thing the other day LOL!!!

 

[Conza]

What surface are you on and how far away would the nearest wall be? The way I see it you could either make a heavy, long base with soft rubber and/or carpet spikes, or you could make a long base that extends to the nearest wall to brace the pedals so they don't move. Neither are particularly practical.

Another one you can do is make a pedal mount that somehow attaches to whatever you're sitting on while you play, if it's a sofa (couch) you could have a long flat beam that goes under it and then goes up behind the sofa and braces the pedals against it. That's probably the most sensible option actually.

Hi Neema, currently, the pedals push against a sub woofer, which push against a support beam for a large wooden table, which is pushed against the wall, on a wooden surface.

So, it won't be pushing directly against the wall as a long version, and it won't be attaching to my seat, which is a racing office chair with lockable wheels (it'd be difficult, it'd need to attach to the main support strut), the best solution you have their is making it heavy, and I'm open to using new parts, I just don't want to have a massive structure sitting under my desk, because currently when I'm finished racing, I put the pedals on top of the sub, and can use the footwell again.

So I need a way to mount tHe pedals VertiCally (my HCV keys HaVe just stopped working unless I use sHift, 4 yr old M1530 .), using tHe original pedal pieCe (if possible), and wHateVer else migHt be neCessary, Hopefully exCluding anytHing wooden.

 

[itrdc5]

http://www.gtstand.com/p04.html

 

[Conza]

http://www.gtstand.com/p04.html

This looks like exactly what I want - excellent thank for the tip. And they accept PayPal, let me do the conversion to AUD...

12,000YEN = $145.40AUD at time of writing, according to XE.com, seems pretty reasonable, assuming the 500Yen shipping covers Australia as well.

I had to use Google Translate to see the page in English (obviously), I'll try contacting them to see what they say about Australia, and if the tax thing is internal only or not.

Can anyone beat this? Only thing, is it might be a little light, but that's not a problem for me since I'll be pushing it against my subwoofer.

 

[Mayaman]

Hey X-CPO makes a really nice plate that does this.

http://shop.x-cpo.com/product_info.php?products_id=6

He ships fast, nice products, and cheap.

 

[itrdc5]

Nice one Mayaman, I prefer the x-cpo one to the one I posted because it's adjustable.

Alternatively, Conza, you can just go down to Bunnings and get some angle iron and make your own frame. This is mine, yes, it's from Bunnings. The slots in the angle iron is useful for adjusting the pedal distance. For the base, you can just use a piece of MDF or wood.

 

[Mayaman]

Really nice work itrdc. I see you also have the perfect pedal [face_thumbsup]

 

[Borass 302]

Itrdc5, FECKIN DROOL !!!! Only a car floor mat is still missing it looks cold down there

 

[itrdc5]

Itrdc5, FECKIN DROOL !!!! Only a car floor mat is still missing it looks cold down there

Thanks but that's an older photo. It does have a rubber mat now. If you pause the video, you will see it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pScZXBKZaaA&t=25s

 

[Hwangm]

ooh that slotted angle is awesome stuff, I used to built half a rig using that
here
awesome stuff itrdc5 think im going to try using that on csp don't know if it'll hold though

 

[Conza]

Hey X-CPO makes a really nice plate that does this.

http://shop.x-cpo.com/product_info.php?products_id=6

He ships fast, nice products, and cheap.

I think that might beat it.

I've sent a message to the Japanese mob, their product starts at $140, this one starts at $90 (AUD for both), so if the second guys can send their product for less than $50, they'll likely be the ones. I do like the compactness of the first one more though, I have a feeling the second one won't fit under my desk on top of my sub-woofer, I'll need to ask for a height measurement.

 

[hotboost]

Great pedal setup was going to do mine in wood Not now. Is anyone able to measure the distance centre to centre on the bracket for the pedals .I want to make it up before I pull pedal system apart before box is ready. If that makes centre cheer in advance

 

[raghza]

Could anybody tell me the perfect angle for mounting the pedals vertically?
I believe it should be somewhere around 75 degrees?

 

[Georgeagea]

Could anybody tell me the perfect angle for mounting the pedals vertically?
I believe it should be somewhere around 75 degrees?

I was just thinking about that, but I think it's related more to your setup!
How high you sit? Is it a low rig or a high one?! I mean it is more like an F1/Playseat type of rig or you sit higher like a normal car position?!
The higher you sit the higher the angle can be.
Very high and nearly on top of the pedals, the angle can be 90 if not more.
A bit lower and a bit far away (like a low sports car let's say) the angle can be 80 to 75deg.
I think you should experience with it. Let someone or something hold it for you to try it.
Once you feel comfortable with an angle go for it.

 

[raghza]

My playseat is home-built and the driving position is about identical to a BMW E30.
I think I'll start with 80 degrees and then come down from there, if needed. Thanks for thinking with me!