Yeah? How is that monster??? Awesome I imagine!
After a brief discussion online the other day with jaej, I started to wonder how every one else drives. He bounces back and forth between controller and wheel, which personally I think will hinder your ability to get used to the wheel. I know there's a ton of people here that are amazing on both, but once getting used to the wheel since day 1, I'm freaking HORRIBLE on the controller. Yet I do remember going from controller to wheel, I couldn't touch the times I used to get on the controller the first few months with a wheel.
Anyway I'm getting sidetracked. Basically I think half of the battle with using the wheel is having a nice comfortable stable setup for it, otherwise it's more of a pain than it's worth. So aside from all you Obutto owners, how else does everyone with a wheel drive? I made this custom rig based off several internet plans I came across, and for me it's perfect, and was super cheap for DIY project using only hand tools and a dremel to drill starter holes. It was originally designed around a massage chair I had, but when it's not massaging that thing has 0 lower back support, and I wound up confined to bed for a day after a few long racing sessions. Now I use what you see here, an audio rocker with some "stops" to keep it from rocking. I can go hours pretty comfortably, and being low to the ground I get the feel of pedals out in front of me like in a race car instead of under me like a truck. I started out with a snack tray that I'd tie weights to, and while fairly stable, I'd get shin pain from hovering my feet. This way I get to keep my legs out straight in front of me almost as it was designed!
So, what's YOUR setup like?
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