"Virtual Racer 1", a RSeat RS1 replica?

[Soulfresh_ACV]

Hey all,

Randomly discovered the chinese equivalent site of ebay call Taobao and discovered a couple of shops selling RSeat RS1 replicas or (generic version) called "Virtual Racer 1" that roughly cost USD$320. Even add an extra USD$150 dollar for shipping still a lot cheaper than the official RS1 which retails for USD$899.

Based on the images it looks 80 percent identical to RSeat only without the RSeat branding. Wondering if anyone bought this or have read anywhere about the quality on this replica.


Shop link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm...345658&ns=1&abbucket=8&_u=e28mpbkuc074#detail

I do not read/write chinese so if anyone can find out more like what's included in the package and contact the seller to see if prices are negotiable etc. and cost of shipment to USA/Canada/UK/Australia that would be great.

Googling "Virtual Racer 1" don't lead me anywhere to find out the source manufacturer.

Under $500 makes this a reasonable rig if seat is included.

 

[JohnBodin]

Nice find -- I like!

 

[JohnBodin]

Doing a search on ebay to see if I could find anything similar there, I came across this -- kind of interesting, includes a fold-up cupholder (!) and a USB handbrake (pretty nifty!):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IONRAX-RS2-...947?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e5f0fb2b

 

[Gunstar]

Yeah, that IONRAX setup looks pretty smooth for a G27 user. I wonder how it would accommodate TM wheels/pedals/shifters?

 

[Soulfresh_ACV]

Doing a search on ebay to see if I could find anything similar there, I came across this -- kind of interesting, includes a fold-up cupholder (!) and a USB handbrake (pretty nifty!):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IONRAX-RS2-...947?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e5f0fb2b

Yeah, that IONRAX setup looks pretty smooth for a G27 user. I wonder how it would accommodate TM wheels/pedals/shifters?

An extended version of Apiga/GT Omega/GT Art wheelstand which is what I have right now. Non-extended version.

A bit pricey though for a wheel stand and the extended bit looks like it just bolted on the original configuration.

 

[Mayaman]

LOL the Chinese have no shame. How is that even legal, its so close to being an Rseat its stupid. Rseat has got to be pissed!

SimRacing/phones/Fashion, I mean, they copy everything. Its hard to think of anyone with a good idea bringing anything to market since it will be stolen, sold for nothing and you did all the work, sweat, and money developing.

Unbelievable.

 

[redskinfan1982]

My Wife got me the IONRAX stand off of ebay, last Christmas... I love it... I use both my G27, and GT2 on it... Thinkin' about gettin' the seat for it here pretty soon... But the stand (the one without the ebrake), is great... We were lookin' at the DX Racer stand, but it was out of stock, so she got me this one off of ebay for $200 instead...

 

[Myeeek]

That IONRAX eBay cockpit totally looks like a rip of Chilicoke's setup hehe.