Homebuilt Wheel Stands

[HouseChampion]

Here is mine - however I now have upgraded my seat to a bucket seat

http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a475/prickles2001/GT Cockpit/cockpit1.jpg

 

[chili_fenster]

ive even seen my mate using an iorning board

 

[thinkfreemind]

You do know thats just a table right?

Well, sure, but this is about wheel stands, not cockpits. Just the same, my table has legs attached at an angle for great stability, and they're also removable, which is handy for putting it away when not in use for any length of time. It was cheap, easy to assemble and it works, so that's good enough for me.

 

[CloneHead]

It doesn't have to be expensive to be good. I got an old spare recaro car seat (free). A small computer table (free), and some wood. Works perfectly. I don't remember what it cost me, but I prefer using my money on hardware, instead of the prefab frames, that doesn't really feel that comfortable. It's my Millenium Falcon. (Not pretty, but she's got it where it counts.)

 

[Ole-Tripp]

I'm going to use a sawhorse for now. I read on the internet they work pretty well. But, I need to work on building something that's really small and collapsible to take back up to school with me.

 

[slothrop]

Build yourself one of these!

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

That's awesome, the 'ottoman racing cockpit'.

 

[cairnz]

Here's mine, still missing carbon fiber on panel (dinoc style) and a racing seat (as of now, i'm using a 1986 Corolla seat)

Hmmm, pedals upside down is really interesting..

 

[Dracwolley]

Jealousy.

 

[schwantzz]

Here's my MK2 version.

 

[Jkersh]

I ended up finally purchasing a DFGT this past weekend. My current set up is nothing fancy consists of some foam blocks, a Trail Chair, IKEA Coffee Table and a Yoga Mat.

Ill post Pics soon

 

[AOS-]

Has anyone actually gone down to measuring the distance between the wheel and the pedals to match that of an actual car or was it all just trial and error of whatever feels best?

 

[Swin3Flu]

Sorry in advance for the cell phone pics but, just finished the paint last night...

 

[stormbringer]

very cool thread

 

[thedeester1]

Hmmm, pedals upside down is really interesting..

Too right why didnt i think of that.

 

[cmc10001]

$20 total in MDF, works like a charm for all the couch driving I do!

 

[Nuck81]

Finally got my Wheel Stand!!

My Fiance's dad is a Custom Carpenter by trade specializing in cabinets and furniture, so he built me one for a Christmas present.

He said it took him about an hour. It folds in and out, and is adjustable to height and distance.

 

[Cheshyrkat]

Has anyone actually gone down to measuring the distance between the wheel and the pedals to match that of an actual car or was it all just trial and error of whatever feels best?

I did but you have to take into consideration your seat position and height off the floor(relative to pedal placement). If your seat position is higher your dimensions will change. For example my current rig mimics the dimension of my real car so my wheel and pedal placement are similar. While my older setup was a lot more upright so the dimensions were more skewed.

 

[Bscary]

Finally got my Wheel Stand!!

My Fiance's dad is a Custom Carpenter by trade specializing in cabinets and furniture, so he built me one for a Christmas present.

He said it took him about an hour. It folds in and out, and is adjustable to height and distance.

i like that alot. you could easily attach a shifter adapter to that later if you upgrade your wheel. is it rigid enough to EASILY withstand the FF on the DFGT? or do you get movement? how is it when you use the sequential shifter? also, i would paint the bases black and the hinges on each base red. give it a GT type look to it without going blue. you guys can make a little cash if you figure out how to add a shifter adapter to that and make it fully collapsible without removing pieces.

 

[JGW]

Mine is actually similar, it also resizes (lowers, raises, etc.). I can also adjust the angle of the wheel itself. The white things next to the pedals are rubber bumpers I installed to eliminate the pedals from sliding.

I saw a very similar design that some guy built in the Xbox forums and decided to copy it. It's functional, and it works. I've been playing with adding a shifter platform to the right side. I usually store it as shown next to the TV, but I can actually fold it up and stand it up with the wheel still on top.

 

[Nuck81]

i like that alot. you could easily attach a shifter adapter to that later if you upgrade your wheel. is it rigid enough to EASILY withstand the FF on the DFGT? or do you get movement? how is it when you use the sequential shifter? also, i would paint the bases black and the hinges on each base red. give it a GT type look to it without going blue. you guys can make a little cash if you figure out how to add a shifter adapter to that and make it fully collapsible without removing pieces.

It doesn't wobble back and forth or side to side. The only issue I had was getting the I-screws tightened enough that it didn't adjust on me when things got "aggressive"

I had to use a screwdriver and really crank down on the I-screw to get it to stay, and just for safe measure I put a long nail just above it, but left enough room that I can pull it in and out.

This was just a prototype, we already see a few improvements, if we ever make another. And we'd have to put some sort of rubber mat on the bottom for folks with hardwood floors. To be honest though, I have no idea how much he would charge to build and ship them to customers.

Edit: Called him. He said $75 plus shipping and handling, and we'd make a few changes to it that would improve on the design.

 

[Battman23]

I sit on the couch to play and I will give you the dimensions of the stand that I made. I made this stand in about an hour and it works great. ~$15 of raw materials, but you will need to use a circular saw and a power drill.

Raw Materials:
(1) 2x4 (8ft) - $2
(1) 2x2 (8ft) - $2
(1) 1x4 (4ft) - $2
(1) 16x19 plywood (1/4" thick) - $5
(1) Package of Non-Slip Feed - $2
Wood Screws

Cut Pieces:
1x 16" x 19" plywood (1/4" thick)
2x 2x4 (23" long)
1x 1x4 (19" long)
2x 2x2 (25" long)
1x 2x2 (19" long)
1x 2x2 (16" long)

Secure with 2" and 1" wood screws as appropriate.

See the attached diagram for assembly. I will also link the actual photo if I remember when I get home.

free image host

 

[tmoney645]

Mine is very similar to the others in this list. It works great with my fanatec wheel, no wobbles or anything line that. It is small and light enough to be easily moved and stored.

 

[Egghaus]

Made this stand yesterday, material is 1 1/2" square tube steel, 3/4" fiber board for pedal mount. Only thing I had to buy was M6 bolts for the pedal mounting.

 

[FlyingLow]

Sorry for posting on an old thread but for those that are just finding this. I like the one from www.henardracing.com. It doesn't cost as much as all the other ones (way less then $400 mentioned by the OP) but IMHO it looks better then some of the homemade ones. My brother bought one and I got to use it for a weekend and it felt like you were in a race car because it was low to the ground. Sorry I don't have any pictures, I am waiting to buy a wheel before I get mine.

 

[Shigegaki]

This is a long shot, since Ken hasn't been active since last month. I was wondering if he gave out the specs to his rig. I figured I could just mount my Ikea chair to the space for the seat and it would be fine with a few minor adjustments. If anyone has his specs, could you please PM me. I would greatly appreciate it, since this weekend I have some spare time. So I am going to start building a rig for my G27