I know there are a few of you here that have an Obutto. I think there may even be some pictures floating around here somewhere.
A couple questions for those that have one...
Is it sturdy? I'm pretty hard on my wheel and pedals.
Do you have the tabletop accessory? If so, does it swing from the side to the front? or is it stationary?
Are there multiple mounting options for both wheel and pedals? I ask because I have a Fanatec CSR & CSR Elite pedals and I can't find any info on whether or not they are compatible with an Obutto.
Any other relevant info you think I should know?
I recently cashed in some unused vacation days so I have a nice spare chunk of change and am thinking about getting one.
Thanks!
It is sturdy (as long as you have everything screwed in tight)... I've wiggled some nuts loose on mine (they were only ever hand-tightened) but just re-tighten them and it's fine. Everything is welded metal and the bottom is smooth (except the tray, see below). Unless you're like kicking it and throwing it at things, it should hold up to your brute force.
The tabletop swings in (on mine from the left). I sit close to the wheel so it won't swing in front of me while I'm in the chair, but it goes to like a 45 degree angle from me. It'll swing in front of the chair when I'm not in it. I use it to hold shit (remotes, controllers, bluetooth headset). I don't put my laptop on it because I don't trust it (I move when I race... you know, leaning into corners... and I don't want it to tip).
The model Obutto I have has one place for the wheel and the pedals sit on the tray on the ground (which is adjustable for bank angle and possibly reach). The wheel can be moved up and down (it's on an angle so moving it up moves it toward you and down away from you).
The seat slides forward and backward and reclines (you're from Michigan, no? If you need to be in full "Detroit Lean" mode you definitely can). The pedal tray grips the pedals really well... they've never budged since I've put them on there over 2 years ago. I don't use the TV stand that attaches to the front (I use the empty pole spot to wrap my excess wires around). The only modification I've made is I slid an old piece of wood baseboard under the pedal tray so I can slide the whole rig across the carpet without the edge of the tray catching anything. I just kick it out when I drive so everything sits in place.
The shifter and tabletop can switch sides and you can mount it farther forward or rearward with regards to the seat. I'm sure some people would like the shifter to go farther forward but I like it where it's at.
Umm... I love it. I will be moving in the coming months (don't know where to yet) and I realized that if I move farther away, I will be taking less things. I've been trying to figure out in my mind what I will have to leave behind so this rig will fit in my car.
