> You might want to go with a better seat. That one looks like it's from a
> bus or a converted desk chair. A real racing seat would make a big
> difference.
Agreed, those EECI pedals always make me laugh. What are they modelled
on?
I suppose it would work well with MBTR. But all that expensive equipment
and no FFB?
Gerry
I had to laugh. We've got a guy in one of our leagues who swears those
fancy wheels(mind blank..is that an ECCI wheel?) use actual tractor pedals
for the foot unit. He hated 'em...loved the wheel, hated the tractor
pedals.
> > Check out this simulator project. Its being built for traveling in a
semi
> > trailer to all the US racetracks. Some of these components will be sold
> > separately when the final install occurs. Contact me via the website if
> you
> > need more info or are interested in any components.
> > jim
> > www.moonliteserenade.com
> > You might want to go with a better seat. That one looks like it's from
a
> > bus or a converted desk chair. A real racing seat would make a big
> > difference.
> The seat is good enough, IMO. Real racing seats are designed in such way
> that they are not very comfortable for static us.
> > I would also suggest having a seating position that is like a
> > race car as opposed to a truck/tractor (from the pictures the seat is
too
> > high in comparison to the pedals.
> Agreed, those EECI pedals always make me laugh. What are they modelled
> on?
> > Nice setup you got though, just pointing out some glaring issues that I
seen
> > on first inspection.
> I suppose it would work well with MBTR. But all that expensive equipment
> and no FFB?
> Gerry
> Well I use a NEX racing seat and find it very comfortable, more so than any
> desk seat. It is also better shaped to your back and has better leg support
> when in the proper driving position than desk chair has. To each his own, I
> guess I just like being in a more realistic position than you ;-)
I use a reclining easy chair: it offers a proper driving position along
with leg and back support, but most importantly of all, it has more
padding than a real racing seat. :)
I find mine great however, here is a link to a picture for those interested.
It's a NEX racing seat, very comfortable and light. Removable padding
sections, fibreglass shell, aluminium mounting brackets. Has been mounted
onto a wooden base. Pedals are raised and tipped on a separate stand.
Eventually it will all be put on an aluminium frame.
http://www.racesimcentral.net/
http://www.racesimcentral.net/
Old setup with original Honda Prelude seat.
http://www.racesimcentral.net/
Pedals stand. Internals have been rebuilt and pads replaced with Ractive
racing covers.
http://www.racesimcentral.net/
My main point was that the original posters setup seems a bit lacking for
something that was going to be used professionally at racing events across
the country in what assume was a pay per play type setup. In such a setup
realism would be a major selling point over a desk chair and tractor pedals
;-) A full or partial***pit setup might be nicer in such and environment.
> > Well I use a NEX racing seat and find it very comfortable, more so than
any
> > desk seat. It is also better shaped to your back and has better leg
support
> > when in the proper driving position than desk chair has. To each his
own, I
> > guess I just like being in a more realistic position than you ;-)
> You assume I use a desk seat?
> I use a reclining easy chair: it offers a proper driving position along
> with leg and back support, but most importantly of all, it has more
> padding than a real racing seat. :)
> > Well I use a NEX racing seat and find it very comfortable, more so than
any
> > desk seat. It is also better shaped to your back and has better leg
support
> > when in the proper driving position than desk chair has. To each his
own, I
> > guess I just like being in a more realistic position than you ;-)
> You assume I use a desk seat?
> I use a reclining easy chair: it offers a proper driving position along
> with leg and back support, but most importantly of all, it has more
> padding than a real racing seat. :)
It seems to be a lot more convenient than having to lug my computer
downstairs where I'd probably have to keep a***pit if I was to make one.
Mike
http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> I find mine great however, here is a link to a picture for those
interested.
> It's a NEX racing seat, very comfortable and light. Removable padding
> sections, fibreglass shell, aluminium mounting brackets. Has been mounted
> onto a wooden base. Pedals are raised and tipped on a separate stand.
> Eventually it will all be put on an aluminium frame.
> http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> Old setup with original Honda Prelude seat.
> http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> Pedals stand. Internals have been rebuilt and pads replaced with Ractive
> racing covers.
> http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> My main point was that the original posters setup seems a bit lacking for
> something that was going to be used professionally at racing events across
> the country in what assume was a pay per play type setup. In such a setup
> realism would be a major selling point over a desk chair and tractor
pedals
> ;-) A full or partial***pit setup might be nicer in such and
environment.
> > > Well I use a NEX racing seat and find it very comfortable, more so
than
> any
> > > desk seat. It is also better shaped to your back and has better leg
> support
> > > when in the proper driving position than desk chair has. To each his
> own, I
> > > guess I just like being in a more realistic position than you ;-)
> > You assume I use a desk seat?
> > I use a reclining easy chair: it offers a proper driving position along
> > with leg and back support, but most importantly of all, it has more
> > padding than a real racing seat. :)
> It seems to be a lot more convenient than having to lug my computer
> downstairs where I'd probably have to keep a***pit if I was to make one.
> Mike
> http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> > Ah well again its whatever people prefer. Just odd coming from someone
so
> > hard line on realism.
> > I find mine great however, here is a link to a picture for those
> interested.
> > It's a NEX racing seat, very comfortable and light. Removable padding
> > sections, fibreglass shell, aluminium mounting brackets. Has been
mounted
> > onto a wooden base. Pedals are raised and tipped on a separate stand.
> > Eventually it will all be put on an aluminium frame.
> > http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> > http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> > Old setup with original Honda Prelude seat.
> > http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> > Pedals stand. Internals have been rebuilt and pads replaced with
Ractive
> > racing covers.
> > http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> > My main point was that the original posters setup seems a bit lacking
for
> > something that was going to be used professionally at racing events
across
> > the country in what assume was a pay per play type setup. In such a
setup
> > realism would be a major selling point over a desk chair and tractor
> pedals
> > ;-) A full or partial***pit setup might be nicer in such and
> environment.
> > > > Well I use a NEX racing seat and find it very comfortable, more so
> than
> > any
> > > > desk seat. It is also better shaped to your back and has better leg
> > support
> > > > when in the proper driving position than desk chair has. To each
his
> > own, I
> > > > guess I just like being in a more realistic position than you ;-)
> > > You assume I use a desk seat?
> > > I use a reclining easy chair: it offers a proper driving position
along
> > > with leg and back support, but most importantly of all, it has more
> > > padding than a real racing seat. :)
JB
That is a fantastic setup. I've been looking for that last "special"
item for my Christmas list :-)
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I'll be sure to post a link if we ever go through with it. :)
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