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MAYAman
08-03-2009, 01:05 AM
Bob Earl racing chassis
Buttkicker gamer force motor
300lb spring suspension custom made
Hori Ace Edge with view hat suction cup mod
67" Samsung LED 1080p

Fun time :p

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Here it is with Steel Battalion and Pro Race Driver :D

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guiltyspark
08-03-2009, 01:22 AM
a Vertical tank pilot like myself i see
SleepTrgt
08-03-2009, 01:22 AM
Holy shit, would you mind selling that part of your house?
xD
TexRoadkill
08-03-2009, 01:24 AM
Nice rig. I have a 60" HDTV and surround sound but no fancy chair yet.
MAYAman
08-03-2009, 02:04 AM
The surround sound is hidden.;)
MAYAman
08-03-2009, 02:14 AM
a Vertical tank pilot like myself i see

One of the finest games ever made! Do you play LoC online?
reverend66
08-03-2009, 02:21 AM
Oh my lord allmighty:shock:

Rev:mrgreen:
SleepTrgt
08-03-2009, 02:26 AM
One of the finest games ever made! Do you play LoC online?

used to, but i retired.
David603
08-03-2009, 02:27 AM
OMG-Just how much did that cost?
Marchochias
08-03-2009, 02:31 AM
a pretend Vertical tank pilot like myself i see

Fixed.

Hardcore setup there man. How much you spend on it total?
MAYAman
08-03-2009, 02:32 AM
racing chassis was $299 but is on sale now for $250

the suspension mod was mostly my time and work, materials was like $50

The buttkicker gamer is a must for any true sim fan, I can't tell you how cool and immersive it makes any driving, flight game. $150

Then my HOTAS cougar, MS wheel, Fanatec Turbo S wheel, etc etc all will cost what ever your willing to pay on Ebay. Can't wait to actually get my Turbo S fanatec and clubsport pedals.

Steel Battalion is awesome on this thing. LOL
The_Goalie_94
08-03-2009, 03:59 AM
'Wutz on the screen in the second last pic? Looks like your flying a HEINKEL HE-111, but thats just me.
guiltyspark
08-03-2009, 04:02 AM
One of the finest games ever made! Do you play LoC online?

it was the greatest game ever made , i dont play loc anymore after they shut the servers down though
versapak
08-03-2009, 04:07 AM
'Wutz on the screen in the second last pic? Looks like your flying a HEINKEL HE-111, but thats just me.

He isn't flying at all.

That is a mech/VT from Steel Battalion.
xNikex
08-03-2009, 04:43 AM
Bob Earl racing chassis
Buttkicker gamer force motor
300lb spring suspension custom made
Hori Ace Edge with view hat suction cup mod
67" Samsung LED 1080p

Fun time :p

You are one LUCKY bastard.;)
wannabetheace
08-03-2009, 11:57 AM
Envy u :)
U missed trackIR5, small item but quite expensive LOL,
haitch40
08-03-2009, 12:04 PM
i want all that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
MAYAman
08-03-2009, 02:44 PM
Envy u :)
U missed trackIR5, small item but quite expensive LOL,

Look closely on top of the TV, I didn't list it but its there. ;) Since this was a console thread I didn't show you my PC cougar Hotas. Also not shown is the Nvidia 3D for PC.
The_Goalie_94
08-03-2009, 04:30 PM
He isn't flying at all.

That is a mech/VT from Steel Battalion.

Oops, my bad
fritzwendel
08-03-2009, 07:54 PM
Awesome!

How did you connect the force feedback?
MAYAman
08-03-2009, 08:31 PM
Awesome!

How did you connect the force feedback?

I built 6 different versions of this using different springs and mounts. The wood and springs was cheap so all it took was my time basically. The buttkicker gamer was $150.

Basically I tested several different tensile strength springs of varying length and LB ratings. The 350lb springs have just the right amount of strength while still having enough give to give the entire chassis movement when ever the buttkicker goes off or you shift your weight on the pedals or throttle or stick. It really is a cool sensation. You must build one appropriate for your weight, I am 200lb and found this setup to work well with my weight.

The spring mountings are 2 inches into the wood and held in place basically by pressure and gravity. The suspension also adds a much needed almost 7.5" to the height of the rig, which was much to low on its own. So its is a double bonus.
Saturat
08-03-2009, 10:27 PM
how the hell did you get this thing wife approved?????? :grin:
versapak
08-03-2009, 11:12 PM
how the hell did you get this thing wife approved?????? :grin:


By not having a wife. :)
MAYAman
08-03-2009, 11:24 PM
^^^LOL

In all seriousness though, my girlfriend at the time didn't mind this and found it quite cool. I don't understand how a man can have a woman tell him what he can and cannot do. Guess thats why I am not married and probably never will be.
versapak
08-03-2009, 11:41 PM
I don't understand how a man can have a woman tell him what he can and cannot do.

Indeed.

I am married, and if I had the space, my wife would have no problem with me having a cockpit set up.

She already has had no problem with my 3 arcade machines, and countless other gaming peripherals as well as my Steel Battalion table, which I will now deem a sofa cockpit table. :)


When I say no problem with, I mean isn't going to kick me out of the house for. She clearly does look at me like I'm nuts though. :D



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irrelevant
08-04-2009, 01:36 AM
how the hell did you get this thing wife approved?????? :grin:

I was going to ask the same question, but you did so in a much more concise, direct way. Haha.

If I had this setup (I wish), I would need to keep it secluded like a secret obsession over the Spice Girls... :shock:
xNikex
08-04-2009, 02:03 AM
I built 6 different versions of this using different springs and mounts. The wood and springs was cheap so all it took was my time basically. The buttkicker gamer was $150.

Basically I tested several different tensile strength springs of varying length and LB ratings. The 350lb springs have just the right amount of strength while still having enough give to give the entire chassis movement when ever the buttkicker goes off or you shift your weight on the pedals or throttle or stick. It really is a cool sensation. You must build one appropriate for your weight, I am 200lb and found this setup to work well with my weight.

The spring mountings are 2 inches into the wood and held in place basically by pressure and gravity. The suspension also adds a much needed almost 7.5" to the height of the rig, which was much to low on its own. So its is a double bonus.

All you need is an ejection seat and it will be perfect!;)