Hi, just want to know if anyone interested in making their own racing game seat? Or anyone who have made their own racing game seat and like to share their experience and design here.

After having seen ready-made frame that cost atleast RM400, I have decided to search the internet for cheap and easy-to-made frame design. I have found one that made of PVC pipe. Here's the link.

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/ontario/233...ng-cockpit.html

I have built the frame using above design. I found it to be quite sturdy. Cost to build the frame is about RM100 and it take about 3 hours to finish. I will post the picture of the frame later and if anyone interested in making one, I'll will post the detail measurements of the frame that I built.

Seat...you can chose to buy a bucket seat that range from RM400. Or go to kedai potong to buy car seat for around RM100..

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This post has been edited by coolzero69: Mar 1 2011, 01:58 PM


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Go ahead bro.. thanks for sharing!

Things needed for this design:

1: PVC pipe - Total about 30 feet. (i'm using 20mm)
2. PVC pipe gum (1 tin is more than enough)
3. PVC pipe saw - to cut the pvc
4. 1 can of spray paint
5. I can of oil paint for the wood or plywood
6. Thinner
7. 14 20mm pvc pipe "T"
8. 14 20mm pvc pipe elbow
9. 22 20mm pvc pipe "U" clip
10. screws for "U" clip (2 each clips)
11. plywood (i think 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch is enough)
- 2 pieces (28 inch x 24 inch)
- 1 piece (10 inch by 30 inch)
- 1 piece (32 inch x 10 inc)




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This is the measurement for the base. Note: there is extra "T" that is not needed. I circle it in the photo. The width is 25 inch

This post has been edited by coolzero69: Mar 1 2011, 03:24 PM


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Can PVC pipe takes the weight?

Until now the pvc pipe didn't break. But not sure what is the max weight it can take. So, to be safe get a good quality thick pvc pipe.

I think steel pipe better, although more works and cost involved.. have to consider not just the weight but the movement force and well, since it's racing, G-force as well

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Added on March 1, 2011, 3:30 pmOf course I still wish you could come out with a solid one in the end

This post has been edited by gundamalpha: Mar 1 2011, 03:30 PM

I was thinking about using steel pipe too..but steel pipe can't easily be shaped the way you want. If you have any idea on how can make this design even more sturdy,you are welcome to suggest. The design after putting the wood on the frame, it become even more sturdy.

This post has been edited by coolzero69: Mar 1 2011, 04:03 PM

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thank you for all the measurement now i can try to DIY

Good Luck Bro...Be sure to post the photo of yr creation. If need more advise, feel free to pm me or post it at this page

This PVC pipe strong or not?
You know if this steel available in this country?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKvVqdPIhsk

Yes, you can buy it from hardware store. i have tried using this racking steel before for seat. Quite okay. The only drawback you have to regularly tighten up the screw coz it easily become loose due to rigorous racing action

Hey if you tried please post you photo over here. If u are willing, post the measurement to help others. Thanks and good luck.


Here's the finished product of my homemade racing cockpit

This post has been edited by coolzero69: Mar 3 2011, 08:39 AM


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wah nice one!!! thanks for sharin

You're welcome.

sooo nice..thanks for sharing..

This is another design that I found posted on the net by GTplanet user. I wanted to use this design but I could not find 45 degree elbow. The pvc pipe used by the design is much bigger than I used.

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Added on March 7, 2011, 11:51 amThis is where i get my bucket seat

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/int...-new-cheap.html

This post has been edited by coolzero69: Mar 7 2011, 11:51 AM


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Guide for those who are interested to reverse mount G25/G27 pedal for better feel

http://chilicoke.com/mods/reversepedal.htm

and another PVC design...

This post has been edited by coolzero69: Mar 21 2011, 10:54 AM


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Have you done with yours? How's your progress?

I have completed building both design. The second design, I used 400mm pvc pipe. Both quite sturdy. But the second design I have to modified a bit from original design to accommodate shifter. But the second design feel more like a cockpit than the first one.

This post has been edited by coolzero69: Mar 21 2011, 10:56 AM