My Ottoman Racing Cockpit (New seat installed)

Lyshco · 1st November 2010, 9:09 PM

Hi Guys,

Thought I would post up the project that I have worked on over the past couple of weekends.

I built the PVC based one about 6 months ago but that was WAY too big for the lounge room and I had nowhere to store it, i had to keep bringing it out and packing it up each time I wanted to use it and it just took too long.

The basic design for the Ottoman based cockpit was to create something functional as a race sim but still looked good in the lounge room (basically keep the missus happy

).

Here are some photos.

Lid opened, the actual steering wheel is stored inside already on a timber base that just needs to be lifted into place on top of the box. This is then locked into position with a couple of pins.

Gotta love the ole plastic school chair....need to upgrade that I think, but for now its not too bad.

Took the pedals out of the plastic base and reverse mounted them. Put down some blue foam to rest my heels on as just on the MDF base was hard as nails.

...and a bit of Dirt 2 action on the projector

Wanted to make it fully adjustable for other people to be able to use, therefore the seat, gearstick and steering wheel all push forward and are locked down with wing nuts and pins.

The dimensions are 1500mm x 500mm x 500mm. I am 180cm so fits me pretty well. I used 18mm MDF to build it.

Only takes me a couple of minutes to set it up to use. I put some timber feet on the box and sanded them real smooth so it glides easy over the carpet. Then take the lid off, put the steering wheel into position and insert the locking pins, plug in the power and USB and away I go.

All in all I am really happy with how it has come up, yeah there would be a few things I would change if I built it again but for a first run it works a treat, plus it doesn't look too bad in the lounge room. Another plus is that there is plenty of room inside it for storage too.

Update: Here is a pic of the new seat installed, more pics on Page 5.

Ghoatman · 1st November 2010, 9:13 PM

That's awesome!

Can you post some dimensions please? Think I might have a crack at making one.

HelpSink · 1st November 2010, 9:25 PM

What a great setup

kilebantick · 1st November 2010, 9:40 PM

Looks great. There's this thing called the butt-thumper. I know it's meant for chairs, but i think it'd do pretty well on this thing as well aye matey

whsky70 · 1st November 2010, 9:46 PM

To much time on your hands.

A m a z i n g .

Lyshco · 1st November 2010, 9:47 PM

Ok, the dimensions are as follows

2 x 1500 x 400 x 18 (sides)
2 x 500 x 400 x 18 (ends)
2 x 1500 x 536 x 18 (lid and bottom)

So the inside dimensions of the box are 1464 x 500.

There are a couple of "locator" strips on the underside of the lid so it sits in the right position. These are just 42x19mm pine.

The pedals are attached to a piece 500 x 200 x 18. The angle is about 30 degrees i reckon. I had it at about 45 but the pedals were too close, they are now pretty much at right angles with the floor.

For the covering:

- 1500 x 540 x 25mm foam for the lid

- 4m x 1.2m fabric

- 2m x 1.5m wadding (padding inside the fabric)

Oh and a shedload of staples

Lyshco · 1st November 2010, 9:48 PM

Thanks for the replies all.

Just a question, does anyone know where I could get a padded seat, MAX width 50cm that could fold down on itself? Saw some at BCF the other day that may do the job.

Nitrov8 · 1st November 2010, 9:54 PM

Great setup, very high WAF

bugger the kids toybox this is a adults toybox

sabretooth · 1st November 2010, 10:56 PM

Haha, very nice. How's it feel having the pedals mounted from the top? One thing I could never stand about my pedals was that they pushed down instead of away like a car.

Lyshco · 2nd November 2010, 8:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabretooth

Haha, very nice. How's it feel having the pedals mounted from the top? One thing I could never stand about my pedals was that they pushed down instead of away like a car.

Yeah they feel great, way better than leaving them in the base. Its really easy to take the base apart to reverse mount them.

Lyshco · 2nd November 2010, 8:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilebantick

Looks great. There's this thing called the butt-thumper. I know it's meant for chairs, but i think it'd do pretty well on this thing as well aye matey

Hey mate, I assume you mean the Buttkicker? Was looking at those last night on YouTube, they look real good though a bit of research suggests they are not available in Australia. With the dollar so strong might be worth importing one.

saboteurEK · 2nd November 2010, 1:53 PM

Very nice work and it doesn't stand out!

I went the lazy route and put my G25 on a Wheelstand Pro. It's not as inconspicuous as your setup but it's easy to pick up as a whole and chuck under the stairs etc.

MatchTheClown · 2nd November 2010, 2:03 PM

Maybe you should just foam the school seat? Might be the easiest option.

This is brilliant btw. Such a great idea. Massive props!

phantom220 · 2nd November 2010, 6:59 PM

Wow, I'm impressed! Great idea and execution OP, well done

BlueRaven · 2nd November 2010, 7:25 PM

That, sir, is quite awesome.

Maybe you could mod something like this to fit: http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_...teel_5952.aspx

Not entirely authentic, but comfortable...

Edit: These might also be worth looking at if you've got an amp to drive them... and looking at your AV setup I'm guessing that may be possible

http://members.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayIS...f-bass-shakers

1st November 2010, 9:09 PM	#1
Lyshco Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 27	My Ottoman Racing Cockpit (New seat installed) Hi Guys, Thought I would post up the project that I have worked on over the past couple of weekends. I built the PVC based one about 6 months ago but that was WAY too big for the lounge room and I had nowhere to store it, i had to keep bringing it out and packing it up each time I wanted to use it and it just took too long. The basic design for the Ottoman based cockpit was to create something functional as a race sim but still looked good in the lounge room (basically keep the missus happy ). Here are some photos. Lid opened, the actual steering wheel is stored inside already on a timber base that just needs to be lifted into place on top of the box. This is then locked into position with a couple of pins. Gotta love the ole plastic school chair....need to upgrade that I think, but for now its not too bad. Took the pedals out of the plastic base and reverse mounted them. Put down some blue foam to rest my heels on as just on the MDF base was hard as nails. ...and a bit of Dirt 2 action on the projector Wanted to make it fully adjustable for other people to be able to use, therefore the seat, gearstick and steering wheel all push forward and are locked down with wing nuts and pins. The dimensions are 1500mm x 500mm x 500mm. I am 180cm so fits me pretty well. I used 18mm MDF to build it. Only takes me a couple of minutes to set it up to use. I put some timber feet on the box and sanded them real smooth so it glides easy over the carpet. Then take the lid off, put the steering wheel into position and insert the locking pins, plug in the power and USB and away I go. All in all I am really happy with how it has come up, yeah there would be a few things I would change if I built it again but for a first run it works a treat, plus it doesn't look too bad in the lounge room. Another plus is that there is plenty of room inside it for storage too. Update: Here is a pic of the new seat installed, more pics on Page 5. Last edited by Lyshco; 7th November 2010 at 5:18 PM. Reason: new seat installed

1st November 2010, 9:47 PM	#6
Lyshco Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 27	Ok, the dimensions are as follows 2 x 1500 x 400 x 18 (sides) 2 x 500 x 400 x 18 (ends) 2 x 1500 x 536 x 18 (lid and bottom) So the inside dimensions of the box are 1464 x 500. There are a couple of "locator" strips on the underside of the lid so it sits in the right position. These are just 42x19mm pine. The pedals are attached to a piece 500 x 200 x 18. The angle is about 30 degrees i reckon. I had it at about 45 but the pedals were too close, they are now pretty much at right angles with the floor. For the covering: - 1500 x 540 x 25mm foam for the lid - 4m x 1.2m fabric - 2m x 1.5m wadding (padding inside the fabric) Oh and a shedload of staples Last edited by Lyshco; 1st November 2010 at 9:53 PM.

1st November 2010, 9:54 PM	#8
Nitrov8 Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Perth Posts: 880	Great setup, very high WAF bugger the kids toybox this is a adults toybox __________________ R.I.P. Peter Brock - 05 - Live Your Dreams

2nd November 2010, 1:53 PM	#12
saboteurEK Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brisbane Posts: 195	Very nice work and it doesn't stand out! I went the lazy route and put my G25 on a Wheelstand Pro. It's not as inconspicuous as your setup but it's easy to pick up as a whole and chuck under the stairs etc. __________________ MegaSquirt and other MX-5 DIY guides at ozmx5.com

2nd November 2010, 2:03 PM	#13
MatchTheClown Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mortdale, Sydney Posts: 909	Maybe you should just foam the school seat? Might be the easiest option. This is brilliant btw. Such a great idea. Massive props! __________________ Insert Sig Here Have traded successfully with: JeffK, RuBbErDuCk, DicKWeeD, rockuman_ex, Shad0w, BigAl, Donut, vinnY and Flanamacca, Digian, mountford, pingu, neo_ranga, ditch_101, KatatonicKwan, seven7, mindstormr, Paccus, seaQuest_AMD, Linton, warrenr, cyrax83.

1st November 2010, 9:13 PM	#2
Ghoatman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunshine Coast, 4558 Posts: 1,363	That's awesome! Can you post some dimensions please? Think I might have a crack at making one.

1st November 2010, 9:25 PM	#3
HelpSink Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1	What a great setup

1st November 2010, 9:46 PM	#5
whsky70 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 2148 Posts: 112	To much time on your hands. A m a z i n g .

1st November 2010, 9:48 PM	#7
Lyshco Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 27	Thanks for the replies all. Just a question, does anyone know where I could get a padded seat, MAX width 50cm that could fold down on itself? Saw some at BCF the other day that may do the job.

1st November 2010, 10:56 PM	#9
sabretooth Overdue for a new title Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: QLD Posts: 8,274	Haha, very nice. How's it feel having the pedals mounted from the top? One thing I could never stand about my pedals was that they pushed down instead of away like a car.

2nd November 2010, 6:59 PM	#14
phantom220 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 686	Wow, I'm impressed! Great idea and execution OP, well done __________________ Main: i7 2600K \| Gainward GTX 680 Phantom 4GB \| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB \| Lian Li PC-A10 HTPC: i3 3225 \| 4GB DDR3 \| Samsung F4EG 2TB, Western Digital 3TB EZRX \| Silverstone GD04 Netbook: Atom N280 \| 2GB PC5300 \| 10.1" screen Peripherals: Dell U3011 \| Logitech G15 v2 \| Logitech G5 \| Beresford Caiman Gatorized \| Cambridge Azur 650A \| Wharfedale Diamond 10.2

2nd November 2010, 7:25 PM	#15
BlueRaven Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sydney 2068 Posts: 2,068	That, sir, is quite awesome. Maybe you could mod something like this to fit: http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_...teel_5952.aspx Not entirely authentic, but comfortable... Edit: These might also be worth looking at if you've got an amp to drive them... and looking at your AV setup I'm guessing that may be possible http://members.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayIS...f-bass-shakers __________________ When you're in over your head, the first thing to do is close your mouth. - Anonymous GOOD TRADES WITH: chrispychipS, s3kemo, Graham.Abbott, TerminalVeloCD, dayvud7, gnasher666, Bomber01, Echo Man, Mikio, MorgzMods, Guts, RoryK, Benno1988, Spirit76, Creekin, kazen, Lothar_Wolf, zzgundam, Nobita88 Last edited by BlueRaven; 2nd November 2010 at 7:36 PM.