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DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 2:52 pm
by goIftdibrad
Barnes93cb wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 2:03 pm Do I need this over my amazing thrustmasters ferrari wheel?
https://smile.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-F ... l+xbox+one

I wouldnt mind a clutch pedal and feedback on the steering wheel.
How do these hold up to abuse? Do the pedals have resistance? Can I get a shifter to work with this setup?
yes you do. The brake has brake like resistance. the others are like very light car pedals. Mine is doing fine so far.

Re: DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:24 pm
by rockchops
Barnes93cb wrote:How is VR? I have yet to try it.
Fun but still gimmicky. The rollercoaster apps make me IRL sick.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:49 am
by ChrisoftheNorth
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:43 pm
troyguitar wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:20 pm Logitech stuff on sale today only:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z0 ... psc=1&th=1

Both ps4 and xbox versions (each also work on pc).
thats a :dill: gents, buy if youve been on the fence.
I bought one during that deal. Now I have to figure out how to build a cockpit. Off the shelf things are stupid expensive. I want to make something out of wood like Troy, but that can somehow easily dismantle for storage.

Thoughts?

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:52 am
by Apex
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:49 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:43 pm

thats a :dill: gents, buy if youve been on the fence.
I bought one during that deal. Now I have to figure out how to build a cockpit. Off the shelf things are stupid expensive. I want to make something out of wood like Troy, but that can somehow easily dismantle for storage.

Thoughts?
Reclaimed pallets.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:54 am
by goIftdibrad
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:49 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:43 pm

thats a :dill: gents, buy if youve been on the fence.
I bought one during that deal. Now I have to figure out how to build a cockpit. Off the shelf things are stupid expensive. I want to make something out of wood like Troy, but that can somehow easily dismantle for storage.

Thoughts?
I bought mine used. search for playseats.

Honestly with what it would cost for materials and time i'd playseat challenge.

but, for a pinshitter like yourself, might find some ideas here:
http://www.isrtv.com/forums/forum/104-diy-plans-only/

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:56 am
by ChrisoftheNorth
Apex wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:52 am
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:49 am
I bought one during that deal. Now I have to figure out how to build a cockpit. Off the shelf things are stupid expensive. I want to make something out of wood like Troy, but that can somehow easily dismantle for storage.

Thoughts?
Reclaimed pallets.
:notbad:

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:57 am
by ChrisoftheNorth
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:54 am
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:49 am
I bought one during that deal. Now I have to figure out how to build a cockpit. Off the shelf things are stupid expensive. I want to make something out of wood like Troy, but that can somehow easily dismantle for storage.

Thoughts?
I bought mine used. search for playseats.

Honestly with what it would cost for materials and time i'd playseat challenge.

but, for a pinshitter like yourself, might find some ideas here:
http://www.isrtv.com/forums/forum/104-diy-plans-only/
I've been looking on the local CL, but can't find anything.

Challenge's are like $300 when you factor in shipping. For a folding chair. :notsure: if the value is there, but it's absolutely the right answer. I have a bunch of scrap 2x4's I could use...and if I need more, it'd be WAY less than $300.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:30 am
by goIftdibrad
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:57 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:54 am

I bought mine used. search for playseats.

Honestly with what it would cost for materials and time i'd playseat challenge.

but, for a pinshitter like yourself, might find some ideas here:
http://www.isrtv.com/forums/forum/104-diy-plans-only/
I've been looking on the local CL, but can't find anything.

Challenge's are like $300 when you factor in shipping. For a folding chair. :notsure: if the value is there, but it's absolutely the right answer. I have a bunch of scrap 2x4's I could use...and if I need more, it'd be WAY less than $300.
yea, i got lucky. :alpo:

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:38 am
by ChrisoftheNorth
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-RECLINABL ... 1438.l2649

Plus a bunch of 2x4's is what I'm thinking at this time.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:53 am
by goIftdibrad
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:38 am https://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-RECLINABL ... 1438.l2649

Plus a bunch of 2x4's is what I'm thinking at this time.
nice, post pics. in4 DFD forzathon

Re: DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:51 am
by troyguitar
Detroit wrote:https://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-RECLINABL ... 1438.l2649

Plus a bunch of 2x4's is what I'm thinking at this time.
Get the one with vinyl bolsters, easier to get in and out.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:12 am
by ChrisoftheNorth
troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:51 am
Detroit wrote:https://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-RECLINABL ... 1438.l2649

Plus a bunch of 2x4's is what I'm thinking at this time.
Get the one with vinyl bolsters, easier to get in and out.
I want to find one with cloth middle and vinyl bolsters. I like the way cloth breathes.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:13 am
by ChrisoftheNorth
But I also don't want to spend much over $100 on it.

Re: DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:15 am
by troyguitar
Detroit wrote:
troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:51 am Get the one with vinyl bolsters, easier to get in and out.
I want to find one with cloth middle and vinyl bolsters. I like the way cloth breathes.
That's what I have, it was like $208 for a pair, one is on the Sim cockpit and the other is going in the Vibe. I'll dig up the link later.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:38 am
by ChrisoftheNorth
troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:15 am
Detroit wrote:
I want to find one with cloth middle and vinyl bolsters. I like the way cloth breathes.
That's what I have, it was like $208 for a pair, one is on the Sim cockpit and the other is going in the Vibe. I'll dig up the link later.
Thanks...hopefully they sell a single. I have no use for a pair since it doesn't sound like it'll fit in the :poorvette:

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:47 am
by goIftdibrad
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:38 am
troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:15 am That's what I have, it was like $208 for a pair, one is on the Sim cockpit and the other is going in the Vibe. I'll dig up the link later.
Thanks...hopefully they sell a single. I have no use for a pair since it doesn't sound like it'll fit in the :poorvette:
could always put it in the :truk:

:triggered:


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DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:49 am
by Apex
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:38 am
troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:15 am That's what I have, it was like $208 for a pair, one is on the Sim cockpit and the other is going in the Vibe. I'll dig up the link later.
Thanks...hopefully they sell a single. I have no use for a pair since it doesn't sound like it'll fit in the :poorvette:
Didn't :mahtroy: fit his in :poorvette: ? Or was it only in the Vibetrix?

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:41 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
Apex wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:49 am
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:38 am
Thanks...hopefully they sell a single. I have no use for a pair since it doesn't sound like it'll fit in the :poorvette:
Didn't :mahtroy: fit his in :poorvette: ? Or was it only in the Vibetrix?
He looked into it, but I don't think it fit. Plus, headroom is a concern for me. I can't have anything that increases headroom

Re: DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:19 pm
by troyguitar
Detroit wrote:
Apex wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:49 am Didn't :mahtroy: fit his in :poorvette: ? Or was it only in the Vibetrix?
He looked into it, but I don't think it fit. Plus, headroom is a concern for me. I can't have anything that increases headroom
They fit if you switch to C6 belts and cut some of the plastic trim around the bottom belt bolt (where the C5 belt has a second reel, the C6 has only a bolt). Keeping sliders and cutting the brackets down to minimum height gives about a half inch more headroom than stock.

I got all of the parts and figured it out, but sold the car before actually finishing it. Eventually I'll sell the kit to someone.

This is now a :poorvette: thread.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:24 pm
by goIftdibrad
troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:19 pm
This is now a :poorvette: thread.
:idbu: :mahtroy:

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:54 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:19 pm
Detroit wrote: He looked into it, but I don't think it fit. Plus, headroom is a concern for me. I can't have anything that increases headroom
They fit if you switch to C6 belts and cut some of the plastic trim around the bottom belt bolt (where the C5 belt has a second reel, the C6 has only a bolt). Keeping sliders and cutting the brackets down to minimum height gives about a half inch more headroom than stock.

I got all of the parts and figured it out, but sold the car before actually finishing it. Eventually I'll sell the kit to someone.

This is now a :poorvette: thread.
Oh, that's right. I remember that now. Not sure how much I care really. I just live life a quarter mile at a time in the flat lands.

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:28 pm
by troyguitar
So this is the seat that I have, looks like the same thing as what you posted but with vinyl sides:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sport-Style-JD ... wk&vxp=mtr

It fits me great, which means there's a good chance it's too small for you - the thigh bolsters are especially aggressive. I'd probably get one of these if I were you:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Suede-Leather- ... 9J&vxp=mtr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Driver-Side-Bl ... IW&vxp=mtr

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:57 pm
by ChrisoftheNorth
Yea, I definitely need something with less bolstering. Dat :fatty: lyfe.

I'll probably end up with dis:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Suede-Leather- ... 9J&vxp=mtr

DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:38 pm
by goIftdibrad
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:57 pm Yea, I definitely need something with less bolstering. Dat :fatty: lyfe.

I'll probably end up with dis:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Suede-Leather- ... 9J&vxp=mtr
just eat less, you'll lose weight. it's easy. Right Troy?










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DFD Couch Racer Chat: Forza and stuff

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:40 pm
by troyguitar
You'll have more money to buy racecar shit too if you stop spending it on food.