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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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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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 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.

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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

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

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You're welcome.

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

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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...

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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.

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Thanks. Why don't you try. It will be fun. In addition, when you completed it, you will feel proud that you are able to build some useful. The second design cost is about RM110.

This one, I made the front part only. Since my friend's son doesn't have a bucket seat and he wants to use couch to play.

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450

yes... go and check the add on page 1...I bought it from him...it in the zerotohundred website.

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Added on April 5, 2011, 8:45 amI'm giving away my first homemade cockpit (red and black on the 1st page). But needs to arrange your own transport. And first come first serve basis. I'm in Bdr Sunway Semenyih.

This post has been edited by coolzero69: Apr 5 2011, 08:45 AM

Sharpeye: congrats if you spray with Flat Black paint it will look much better... I got my bucket seat from Zero to hundred forum for RM450. Its a Sparco copy. The link to the seller is in my earlier link.

ashx: I think 45 joint only have for 400mm and above..

This post has been edited by coolzero69: Apr 21 2011, 11:52 AM

Most hardware stores..

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I would think so. but it is difficult to do that if you only put sand on the lower part coz every parts is joint.

Actually the diagram in the first page tells you how many joints and parts you need fot that design. Good luck trying. Part wise not including seat shouldn't cost you more than rm100

The seat comes its own rail, as such it can only be adjusted back and forth (front and back). But not the height. Just like a car seat.