Cockpit recommendations for someone with space issues?

mcfizzle · Nov 6, 2011

Hi guys,

I may have an opportunity to purchase a cockpit in the coming months but need help from people with experience. The two that I've narrowed it down to are Obutto Ozone and Playseat GT chassis I believe it's called.

I prefer the Ozone but here is where I need help. I have limited space in my living room and would need to move it everytime I'm finished playing. Which is better/easier for moving around and takes up the least space from experience? Is it practical to move one of these things often or is it really not worth it and will be causing back injuries?
Another consideration is compatibilty with different wheel although I think all the main wheels will fit both of these. I have a G27 now but could upgrade in a year or two to either a Fanatec or T500.

Mayaman · Nov 7, 2011

The smallest rig I believe is the Human Racing GT. This is tiny, like 50 inches long. Its not collapsible like the Playseat though. But the quality is miles apart, the Human GT just wrecks the Playseat

lunarwolf · Nov 7, 2011

playseat is probably the one that will take least amount of room since looks fairly easy to store.

otherwise have a look at gamepod it is about 48" long x 18" wide, also you can replace the "feet" at bottom with wheel casters to move it around like a trolley

thehawk05 · Nov 7, 2011

I have an Obutto and IMO it takes up a small amount of room. I too have to move mine after playing and I simply slide it up against the wall. The wife didn't complain and she didn't even notice it sitting over in the corner when she was down in our basement doing laundry. I had the rig for a week before I even bothered to tell her I bought it. The Playseat could likely take up less space but for me the Obutto is more stable, has a way better seat and doesn't have the awful center post which is a deal breaker for me on any rig.

MagpieRacer · Nov 7, 2011

Problem with the HumanRacing GT is the price. Playseat has the center post so is a no go imo. Obutto oZone or GTOmega are the 2 to look at I reckon.

DannyBarisGT · Nov 7, 2011

The wheelstand pro with a chair already in your house?

mcfizzle · Nov 7, 2011

Mayaman
The smallest rig I believe is the Human Racing GT. This is tiny, like 50 inches long. Its not collapsible like the Playseat though. But the quality is miles apart, the Human GT just wrecks the Playseat

I love the HR GT but price is absolutely an issue with it. Otherwise it would be my first choice.

thehawk05
I have an Obutto and IMO it takes up a small amount of room. I too have to move mine after playing and I simply slide it up against the wall. The wife didn't complain and she didn't even notice it sitting over in the corner when she was down in our basement doing laundry. I had the rig for a week before I even bothered to tell her I bought it. The Playseat could likely take up less space but for me the Obutto is more stable, has a way better seat and doesn't have the awful center post which is a deal breaker for me on any rig.

I'm leaning towards the Ozone, it is $489 shipped and comes with the shifter mount and keyboard tray. It's bigger space wise than the playseat but what's another couple inches, right? From the looks of the bars it will be easier to slide around the carpet than the playseat.

DannyBarisGT
The wheelstand pro with a chair already in your house?

I have a wheelstand pro already but I need more! It can't satisfy me anymore.