XsQuiZiT
19-10-2010, 11:57 PM
Inspired by http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41925
It all started with a well priced g25 on the forums. I eagerly got home, fastened it to the table then after about 20 minutes realised it crap. The table wobbled, seating position sucked & pedals kept on slipping so the g25 was put into storage. I came to realise that my should be #1 project http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21505 was going to cost a bit to get going again, I figured I'd resurrect my long lost simulator idea cause it was the cheaper alternative.... WRONG.
Having used a Hyperdrive system in the past I found it quite flimsy and prone to wobbles and have always had intentions of building my own simulator but never got around to it until I saw the group buy for the Playseats. The way it was constructed never appealed to me which got me thinking 'surely I can build something better'.
This is where the downward spiral starts... I stumbled across http://www.chilicoke.com/mods.htm and suddenly got the urge to try some of the mods.
The Shifter mod which I recommend, the handbrake mod I don't. Way too hard to do and chances of screwing up would be high but for once I was lucky. Also made an adaptor with a Nissan thread to fit a newly acquired Razo Gearknob (http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0561.JPG).
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0466.JPGhttp://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0461.JPG
The stock wheel felt too small & toy like, Chilicoke sell a spacer US$40 + Postage, so I decided to make my own. With the help of some Antilaggers, I was pointed to Capral where I picked up a some 100mm ally tube for ~$12.
At this stage, I required a drill press... $$.
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0457.JPGhttp://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0473.JPG
So then the holes were drilled to adapt the wheel to the controller. It is a bit heavy but is currently undergoing some weight reduction & the original buttons from the wheel were added to the OMP wheel.
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0506.JPGhttp://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0539.JPG
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0542.JPG
I found a brand new Autotechnica seat on Gumtree for $100 with rails, and picked up some 25x25mm (1.6mm thick) tube for $3.20/m ... score! (have gone through just over 4x 6.5m lengths with minimal wastage and I've still got the shift/handbrake mount to come).
So now I need a welder. Purchase Arc welder. Found Arc welder is shit, wanted a MIG, couldn't afford a MIG but luckily a mate had a spare one :)
Now to cut the steel tube.. Angle grinder was too messy, Hack saw too slow, Metal Cut off saw too inaccurate. Then came https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=B009 works a treat and can cut at all hours of the night!
Fast forward a few weeks on & off and here is how it currently stands:
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0602.JPGhttp://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0604.JPG
The inverted pedals are set up using the Chilicoke guide. The angles and spacing are similar to the s14 :)
Still to come is the top mount for the pedals, a raised footrest, a side mount for the shifter and s13 handbrake, and a stubby holder on the right side cause I'm now promoting drink driving :cool: Mainly hoping that this holds together as I haven't really done much welding before so I'm not too sure on the strength that this'll have :confused:
It all started with a well priced g25 on the forums. I eagerly got home, fastened it to the table then after about 20 minutes realised it crap. The table wobbled, seating position sucked & pedals kept on slipping so the g25 was put into storage. I came to realise that my should be #1 project http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21505 was going to cost a bit to get going again, I figured I'd resurrect my long lost simulator idea cause it was the cheaper alternative.... WRONG.
Having used a Hyperdrive system in the past I found it quite flimsy and prone to wobbles and have always had intentions of building my own simulator but never got around to it until I saw the group buy for the Playseats. The way it was constructed never appealed to me which got me thinking 'surely I can build something better'.
This is where the downward spiral starts... I stumbled across http://www.chilicoke.com/mods.htm and suddenly got the urge to try some of the mods.
The Shifter mod which I recommend, the handbrake mod I don't. Way too hard to do and chances of screwing up would be high but for once I was lucky. Also made an adaptor with a Nissan thread to fit a newly acquired Razo Gearknob (http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0561.JPG).
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0466.JPGhttp://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0461.JPG
The stock wheel felt too small & toy like, Chilicoke sell a spacer US$40 + Postage, so I decided to make my own. With the help of some Antilaggers, I was pointed to Capral where I picked up a some 100mm ally tube for ~$12.
At this stage, I required a drill press... $$.
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0457.JPGhttp://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0473.JPG
So then the holes were drilled to adapt the wheel to the controller. It is a bit heavy but is currently undergoing some weight reduction & the original buttons from the wheel were added to the OMP wheel.
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0506.JPGhttp://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0539.JPG
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0542.JPG
I found a brand new Autotechnica seat on Gumtree for $100 with rails, and picked up some 25x25mm (1.6mm thick) tube for $3.20/m ... score! (have gone through just over 4x 6.5m lengths with minimal wastage and I've still got the shift/handbrake mount to come).
So now I need a welder. Purchase Arc welder. Found Arc welder is shit, wanted a MIG, couldn't afford a MIG but luckily a mate had a spare one :)
Now to cut the steel tube.. Angle grinder was too messy, Hack saw too slow, Metal Cut off saw too inaccurate. Then came https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=B009 works a treat and can cut at all hours of the night!
Fast forward a few weeks on & off and here is how it currently stands:
http://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0602.JPGhttp://ho-garage.com/Ho-Garage/Uploads/G25/IMG_0604.JPG
The inverted pedals are set up using the Chilicoke guide. The angles and spacing are similar to the s14 :)
Still to come is the top mount for the pedals, a raised footrest, a side mount for the shifter and s13 handbrake, and a stubby holder on the right side cause I'm now promoting drink driving :cool: Mainly hoping that this holds together as I haven't really done much welding before so I'm not too sure on the strength that this'll have :confused: