Home made racing rig for cheap

[Benny44]

So, this is a big ask, but if and when I get a wheel, my wife is concerned about it being in her living room and has even threatened to make me play upstairs or in the basement on an old standard definition tv if I get a wheel. So, I'm looking for something I could make on my own on the cheap, and could be moved very easily AND small that wouldn't take up room. I know that's a lot to ask, but I'm holding out hope of getting a budget wheel(T150) in about two months, and this is my only chance of making it work. Thanks guys!

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

Saw this a while ago - the ottoman sim rig.

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=914885

It's pretty much the perfect solution. It's hidden, but still close to the TV, so you don't have to spend a lot of time rigging it up and down every time you play.

 

[Benny44]

That is pretty clever! Thank you! I could probably build the ottoman and carpet/ upholster it

 

[Keluna]

Genius idea! File that one away for future reference.

 

[daan]

Have a look at this.



https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...on-when-you-are-short-on-living-space.329392/

 

[Benny44]

Have a look at this.



https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...on-when-you-are-short-on-living-space.329392/

Oohhh....I like that too. Although it might be a bit more $$$

 

[Keluna]

Nice, but unless they are offering just the plans it's not a DIY project, which is what I like about the OP kit.

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

Have a look at this.



https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...on-when-you-are-short-on-living-space.329392/

To bad he didn't get the necessary funding through the kickstarter campaign. The concept is brilliant.

 

[SGETI]

Nice, but unless they are offering just the plans it's not a DIY project, which is what I like about the OP kit.

Here is a link to a similar project. DIY complete plans. Also the complete article with pictures of the build.

http://www.isrtv.com/forums/topic/5201-my-dark-chest-of-wonders-diy-simrig/

http://www.mediafire.com/view/7r9h4vh7wdbudnr/DCOW_Template.pdf

 

[Benny44]

Here is a link to a similar project. DIY complete plans. Also the complete article with pictures of the build.

http://www.isrtv.com/forums/topic/5201-my-dark-chest-of-wonders-diy-simrig/

http://www.mediafire.com/view/7r9h4vh7wdbudnr/DCOW_Template.pdf

That's great! Those plans are very detailed and organized, which makes it easy to follow. I wasn't surprised to learn he was German (hope that doesn't come across as prejudice, it was meant to be admiration)

 

[Nick Moxley]

Oohhh....I like that too. Although it might be a bit more $$$

$$ is no object once you've fallen deep down the rabbit hole.

 

[Benny44]

$$ is no object once you've fallen deep down the rabbit hole.

It is if you physically don't have it or access to itit . Unless I turned to a life of crime

 

[Jimmy_Pop]

Let it evolve. Mine started from free scrap wood, and as I got the money I upgraded pieces to the full seat and wheel stand assembly.