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For the longest time I was using a cheap computer desk for my wheel.
After upgrading from a DFGT to a G27, I started looking into other mounting options. I modified the desk, inverted the pedals and mounted the shifter a bit lower but it never quite worked out. It was almost unusable due to the desk moving around while trying to drive. It would either tip back at you, or slide away from you when under heavy braking. I found that I didn't even want to race due to the frustrations that came along with my desk. Also, due to it being so ugly, you do not get to see pictures of it post modifications.
I have been a big fan of Chilicoke's design, and wanted to do something similar. I threw ideas around for a couple of weeks and then started calling my welding buddies for time in their shops. I found a cheap seat ($159) from a local auto parts store, and started taking measurements in my kitchen. With my measurements in hand, I took my old rig over to a friends shop where we promptly went to work.
After a few short hours, I had a frame to mount things up to. However, when I got it home I found that some key measurements were neglected, leaving the steering wheel several inches too high, and the shifter too far back.
Tonight I took it to another friends house, and we went to work. We raised the seat a bit, and remounted the shifter then began finishing up the welds. I am happy with how it has turned out, even if I haven't got to fully test it yet.
I will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have. If not...See you guys a week from Wednesday.
After upgrading from a DFGT to a G27, I started looking into other mounting options. I modified the desk, inverted the pedals and mounted the shifter a bit lower but it never quite worked out. It was almost unusable due to the desk moving around while trying to drive. It would either tip back at you, or slide away from you when under heavy braking. I found that I didn't even want to race due to the frustrations that came along with my desk. Also, due to it being so ugly, you do not get to see pictures of it post modifications.
I have been a big fan of Chilicoke's design, and wanted to do something similar. I threw ideas around for a couple of weeks and then started calling my welding buddies for time in their shops. I found a cheap seat ($159) from a local auto parts store, and started taking measurements in my kitchen. With my measurements in hand, I took my old rig over to a friends shop where we promptly went to work.
After a few short hours, I had a frame to mount things up to. However, when I got it home I found that some key measurements were neglected, leaving the steering wheel several inches too high, and the shifter too far back.
Tonight I took it to another friends house, and we went to work. We raised the seat a bit, and remounted the shifter then began finishing up the welds. I am happy with how it has turned out, even if I haven't got to fully test it yet.
I will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have. If not...See you guys a week from Wednesday.
The pedals are a little steeper than 45 degrees, I don't have an exact measurement on the angle, as the elevation of the seat has a big impact on the angle of the pedals it will be up to you to see what feels good.
However, since I am married, I do not always get to take over the TV, on those days I have a long HDMI cable and some USB extensions to run the setup at my computer desk.
