New Sim Rig!

VLGroupA · 6 April 10, 08:00

Well i got really bored over the Easter weekend as i can't race until my new Graphics card turns up, so the missus and I took a trip to bunnings, and came home with some material to get busy!
We broke out the welder, drill and dremel and used a few other things laying around the shed, and here's what we came up with, made it so it's all fully adjustable to suit any of my mates that want a go while here.
Also taught the missus how to use the drill, dremel and angle grinder. as i can't fully use my right hand until i have nerve damage repaired on 19th

here's the pics:

jcarno · 6 April 10, 15:21

Very creative!!

Lunsmann · 9 April 10, 04:14

Did it cost much getting the missus to do all that?? Mine would be like "get stuffed, do it yourself"

Must say - what a good looking setup, light weight and portable - the complete opposite of my cockpit.

VLGroupA · 9 April 10, 04:19

Haha, not at all all the better for her too, as now it can be packed up out of the way
I did all the welding and painting and she assisted with cutting and drilling, altogether worked out to be a good little team. All up only cost $147.60au for the materials from the hardware store, old go-kart seat for the seat, spare MTB Bike handlebar stem for gearstick mount, and old VL commodore seat base for the adjustable height seat base. LOL fwaallaa!!

GTR Dude · 9 April 10, 04:24

Very nice.

The only way I can repair any nerve damage is to get rid of the Wife.

Schooz · 9 April 10, 07:05

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Originally Posted by GTR Dude

Very nice.

The only way I can repair any nerve damage is to get rid of the Wife.

Thats funny!

@VLGroupA
Great lookn set up, bet you had some fun putn it together....Sorry you have to wait a bit to have a go! Itll be that much better when you do fire it up

Stu · 28 July 10, 11:21

this is his rehab! He has done a great job with the Sim Chair, it's comfy and now has modified the shifter. Top job!

Strava · 30 July 10, 12:46

ummm...but...the shifter is on the wrong side isnt it

freejrs · 30 July 10, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Strava

ummm...but...the shifter is on the wrong side isnt it

Not if you live in the UK, Japan, Australia....etc. etc.

Nice job on the rig.

bozont · 30 July 10, 13:27

you can ride it down stairs if the FFB is too soft

VLGroupA · 6 August 10, 11:51

Another one i knocked up for Stu out of 25x25mm box rhs and a Chrysler Sigma seat

freejrs · 6 August 10, 17:13

Yes, yes!!!

Nice welding skills there.

tjc · 6 August 10, 23:34

Top job on both rigs and getting the wife to help out.

Go wife!

VLGroupA · 6 August 10, 23:42

yeah, Stu's rig turned out great, and is a lot more solid than mine, as i designed mine to be adjustable and the ability to fold away, both are great to use

~~hagard~~ · 6 August 10, 23:58

Looks good.

Stu · 19 August 10, 10:52

we have to modify the shifter mount VL!. I need it closer, too far to reach it..
but it is very sturdy, I've changed the castors to larger rubber wheels, easier to move around.

6 April 10, 08:00	#1
VLGroupA Join Date: May 2009	New Sim Rig! Well i got really bored over the Easter weekend as i can't race until my new Graphics card turns up, so the missus and I took a trip to bunnings, and came home with some material to get busy! We broke out the welder, drill and dremel and used a few other things laying around the shed, and here's what we came up with, made it so it's all fully adjustable to suit any of my mates that want a go while here. Also taught the missus how to use the drill, dremel and angle grinder. as i can't fully use my right hand until i have nerve damage repaired on 19th here's the pics:

6 April 10, 15:21	#2
jcarno Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UpState N.Y. Age: 49	Very creative!!

9 April 10, 04:14	#3
Lunsmann Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia	Did it cost much getting the missus to do all that?? Mine would be like "get stuffed, do it yourself" Must say - what a good looking setup, light weight and portable - the complete opposite of my cockpit.

9 April 10, 04:19	#4
VLGroupA Join Date: May 2009	Haha, not at all all the better for her too, as now it can be packed up out of the way I did all the welding and painting and she assisted with cutting and drilling, altogether worked out to be a good little team. All up only cost $147.60au for the materials from the hardware store, old go-kart seat for the seat, spare MTB Bike handlebar stem for gearstick mount, and old VL commodore seat base for the adjustable height seat base. LOL fwaallaa!!

9 April 10, 04:24	#5
GTR Dude Uploader Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wanna be in the UK Age: 52	Very nice. The only way I can repair any nerve damage is to get rid of the Wife.

28 July 10, 11:21	#7
Stu Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Australia Age: 49	this is his rehab! He has done a great job with the Sim Chair, it's comfy and now has modified the shifter. Top job!

30 July 10, 12:46	#8
Strava Uploader Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	ummm...but...the shifter is on the wrong side isnt it

30 July 10, 13:27	#10
bozont Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: mokrance, slovakia Age: 33	you can ride it down stairs if the FFB is too soft

6 August 10, 11:51	#11
VLGroupA Join Date: May 2009	Another one i knocked up for Stu out of 25x25mm box rhs and a Chrysler Sigma seat

6 August 10, 17:13	#12
freejrs Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Shire Age: 26	Yes, yes!!! Nice welding skills there.

6 August 10, 23:34	#13
tjc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scotland	Top job on both rigs and getting the wife to help out. Go wife!

6 August 10, 23:42	#14
VLGroupA Join Date: May 2009	yeah, Stu's rig turned out great, and is a lot more solid than mine, as i designed mine to be adjustable and the ability to fold away, both are great to use

6 August 10, 23:58	#15
~~hagard~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2010	Looks good.

19 August 10, 10:52	#16
Stu Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Australia Age: 49	we have to modify the shifter mount VL!. I need it closer, too far to reach it.. but it is very sturdy, I've changed the castors to larger rubber wheels, easier to move around.