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Posted by Richie Speed at 04:46 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #1

Here you go Dan, this one is for you =)

I haven't fully finished it yet, it still needs proper location for keyboard and mouse, painting, and of course, the sides aren't done.

Lets start with the main position of the cockpit in relation to arms, wheel and monitor. It feels just like when i sat in an FBMW, and also very similar to my kart.

Front end

Wheel 2 Screen

Now, for the overall Chassis of the cockpit:

The cockpit 2

A pretty crap picture, but this is the pedals. The positioning of them is as good as i can make them, and they feel great.

Pedals

Now for the sound. I only got a photo of the rear speakers and the main Stereo/Amp, but other than what you see here, i have; 2 on behind each side of the screen, very loud, provide main sound. 2 under the pedals, extremely loud, and provide front sounds.

And the 2 you see here, the big bassy mofos! They kick out enough bass to blow your socks off, and never distort, I doubt the neigbors like 'em! LOL.

Rear Speakers

The Amp

The setup cost about £15 in wood, and alot of man power. In fact, only 8 hours in one day, not bad!

The radio my Nan gave me, it was too bassy for her lol.

Definitely appreciate all your feedback and comments, cheers,

Richard.

Posted by James Linton at 05:21 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #2

remove the fer-fer-fer, i cant even say it!! That stupid italian f1 racing team flag, and you have something special!! haha ;-)

Posted by Scott Michaels at 05:52 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #3

Frijj is for chumps, sim racers drink Nesquik ;-)

Posted by Richie Speed at 05:54 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #4

He he he lol. Nothing beats chocolate fudge frijj!!!

Posted by Shane Thompson at 06:01 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #5

looks awsome!

Brian
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Posted by Brian Fairley at 06:04 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #6

Nice Richie

Posted by Michael Virt at 07:08 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #7

Empty your bin Richie. Don't remove the flag:)
Nice one.

Posted by Andrew Carson at 07:14 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #8

You could use a couple more flags.
I've got 17 posters, 3 flags, a road sign, and a series of other objects in my room to show my ferrari pride. :-)

Poster's get expensive these days... but you can never have enough of those flags.

Posted by Mike Campbell at 07:16 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #9

Nice setup but that foam doesn't look very comfortable... or is it?

Posted by Dan Ortega at 08:23 PM on Aug 23, 2008
Post #10

I'm amazed!!!

What creativity, just goes to show you what can be done for a few bucks (pounds, Eruo's?)

Great cockpit Richie (or is it Richard now that your all of 14! lol).

It's gonna look like a very cool formula car when you get the sides done. As for the foam cushions being comfortable, looks like it would be like sitting on a cloud - bet it'll be great for those real long runs.

Love to try it out when it's finished, just send me a 2 way ticket and I'll be right over! haha

Oh, but don't tell Scott or Sam, could you have a cold Frijj set aside for me? Never tried it. : )

Dan