Any lap rests for GT wheel?

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I've had to exchange my Logitech wireless wheel which sat on your lap with extendable support on, for a GT wheel.

I don't get to play much so this was ideal. Has a anyone got lap stand they use or any suggestions?

I've seen the stand you can buy, but for my use its to expensive.

Cheers
 
I bought a bed table for £11.95. The DFGT clamps to it and the legs nearest me rest either side of my thighs. Works for me.
 
I Velcro'd mine to my pants, it's fun and arousing on the rumble strips :D ..
 
I added 4 “legs” to my Ikea table. My total cost was ~$5. I'm planning to make a new one, but I don't know the cost.
 
MrMister
I've had to exchange my Logitech wireless wheel which sat on your lap with extendable support on, for a GT wheel.

I don't get to play much so this was ideal. Has a anyone got lap stand they use or any suggestions?

I've seen the stand you can buy, but for my use its to expensive.

Cheers
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Try this cost about $25.00 Canadian 12 pounds UK, have to buy a seat that's it. It is made of MDF board same thing they make speaker boxes out of.The seat you can get from a wrecking yard for $10.00.
http://gt5mania.com/diy-race-seat/
 
I have heard alot of people started out with just a folding tv tray. Sounds cheap and easy and no diy skillz invilved. Just a sugestion.
 
cletus 669
I have heard alot of people started out with just a folding tv tray. Sounds cheap and easy and no diy skillz invilved. Just a sugestion.
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You might want an old computer stand little more stable,you can get a small one at any second hand store for cheap,plus it gives you some room for beverages and whatever.
 
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killerjimbag
Yeah that was my first try with a wheel,not the best option with force feedback.
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Like i said, I heard people used it, I personaly built a sim rig that i found here on gtp from a gent called Timpac or something like that but since i could not produce pics of it he thought i was jerking his chain. I still have no idea how to post pics and not very interested in learning. GT and GTPlanet are the only computer skills I have, too old to care about all that fancy newfangled teck stuff.:ouch:
 
cletus 669
Like i said, I heard people used it, I personaly built a sim rig that i found here on gtp from a gent called Timpac or something like that but since i could not produce pics of it he thought i was jerking his chain. I still have no idea how to post pics and not very interested in learning. GT and GTPlanet are the only computer skills I have, too old to care about all that fancy newfangled teck stuff.:ouch:
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Me too being a new Grandpa doesn't give me the time either.
 
i am willing to build one out of wood or whatever but does anyone have some measurements so i can know where to start building one?💡

the only reason i ask is cause i have mine on a computer desk and their is know way for me to sit directly in the middle of the screen.

thanks in advance if you do.
 
MrMister
I've had to exchange my Logitech wireless wheel which sat on your lap with extendable support on, for a GT wheel.

I don't get to play much so this was ideal. Has a anyone got lap stand they use or any suggestions?

I've seen the stand you can buy, but for my use its to expensive.

Cheers
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I had brought out the old method of using a tv tray at the beginning and moded it by screwing a flat board underneath it and putting a 20 poud landscape brick on each side that i had left over from this.
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But in the end I had this with some things in it in the garage. So i cleaned it up and used it (way better choice. You can go to a thrift store and find one for pretty cheap that is what a few friends of mine did too.
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jgancherjr
I Velcro'd mine to my pants, it's fun and arousing on the rumble strips :D ..
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Hahahaha never thought about it but funny idea

ryzno
LMFAO AND SMH AT THE SAME DAM TIME!!!:rolleyes:
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I know right
 
It's got to be a compact solution for me as it has to be packed away every time I'm not using it. I'd love to have a seat etc, but the PS3 is in the living room, so the wheel has be packed in box and stored once used. That's why I don't use the wheel much.

Thanks
 
ryzno
i am willing to build one out of wood or whatever but does anyone have some measurements so i can know where to start building one?💡

the only reason i ask is cause i have mine on a computer desk and their is know way for me to sit directly in the middle of the screen.

thanks in advance if you do.
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Here blueprints and pics
http://gt5mania.com/diy-race-seat/
 
I would recommend moving this to the Sim Racing Hardware Part of the Forum. It's not just GT5 related.
 

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