Racing seats

lol yeah

If they mounted it the other way it would have angled upwards and been in the way of the beer! Geez Will, what's more important, changing gears or beer?

Well to be honest why should you be putting it in a glass.

Why not remove the beer tap, put in a pump & map a button on the steering wheel.

Then there would be no need to move your hands from the steering wheel.

What, and with a pipe directly to your mouth? I like it

Perfect Will, perfect.

Well, due to limited space in my home office, and there already being a working area present, I have had to disassemble my old desk and racing attachment. So, did a quick search on eBay to see what was around, and heaps came up. Not necessarily looking at this one, but had a concern about it http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PLAYSEAT-Evolution-Cockpit-Frame-ALCANTARA-SCHWARZ-/120746161859?pt=AU_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item1c1d0836c3#ht_1683wt_842. If the bar holding the wheel mount is in the middle like that, wouldn't it get in the way of the middle pedal?

Hmmm..this does look interesting http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-APIGA-AP2-PLUS-Racing-Wheel-Full-Cockpit-Frame-GT5-/220841222745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336b29a259.

Could mount my seat on it.

Edit. Actually, that is the folding one. I would prfer the AP1, http://www.apiga.com.hk/en/ap1.html, which can also come without the seat, and would look the same as the one at the top of the page if i added my seat.

Also noticed this for a decent flight sim setup http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Simkits-Cessna-C172-Cockpit-Flight-Simulator-TRC472-/220840334476?pt=AU_Transportation_Collectables&hash=item336b1c148c

*sigh* Really wanted the Apiga AP1, but the delivery from Honkers is about $215 AUD

AP1 Professional Racing Wheel Simulator (frame only, racing seat not included) US$ 320
Optional accessories:
+ Gearshift Mount for Logitech G25/G27 US$ 35 (choice of left or right side available)
+ Keyboard Mount US$ 45 (must install opposite to shifter mount)
+ Mouse/Speaker Mount US$ 15/pc (max 2pcs install per stand)

Shipping to Australia, due to size & weight limit by post office, we can only ship by EMS Speedpost, delivery approx 4-6 business days, actual cost: US$ 230
*packaging size: 73x57x19cm, weight approx 22kg

Will have to try and track down an Aussie distributor, or find something else.

How good does the "Coming Soon $899" one look in this advert?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRAK-RACER-Game-Simulator-Racing-Cockpit-G25-G27-PS3-/250884682033?pt=AU_PC_Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a69e47131

Awww..just got a reply from Apiga Australia, that the AP1 I want is now in stock in Sydney for $450 and only $30 for shipping. I couldn't justify it for over $600 (including $215 for shipping), but for $480 I don't see how I can pass on it

im keen, just need the right motivation to get back into it.. and ofc rebuild the puter beforehand. So gimme a weeks notice and count me in

ignore my last reply.. makes no sense..

tell me, does anyone actually already have a seat/cockpit?

i dont have a simluator cockpit but i do have a recaro racing seat office chair

I have a racing seat, but it is just mountd on a wooden frame. Does the job alright though. Was going to buy that Apiga one, and exchanged emals with the Aus contact, but have to spend a couple of grand on new sailing gear so it took a back seat..so to speak

Hmmm..have found another possible driving seat frame http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Monza-Racing-Cockpit-Simulator-Playstation-New-/170788277796?pt=AU_PC_Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c3c64e24#ht_2214wt_922. Another seller has the same one for $360 plus $70 courier. Only pasrt I am worried about is that the steering wheel standard doesn't pivot, it only raises or lowers. On my current setup I have it angled down a bit, although that might be necessary because my seat is lower.

Other big problem is that our cat has made my racing seat her bed, and I would feel too guilty kicking her off it

$147 for a nice racing seat to start your racing rig if anybody wants one http://soldsmart.com.au/Steel-Base-Pro-Racing-Car-Seat