Looking for a seating solution

'ello people!

I'm currently driving from a regular office chair and office desk in my music studio. I have the Logitech G27 which is great for quickly installation and deinstallation of the wheel and shifter.

However, the chair is driving me mad with its casters/wheels. I can rarely find the same seating position as the race before and I keep sliding around.

If I had the room, I'd get one of those Playseats or whatever they're called, but that would mean far too many comprimises to my room and music studio.

I've seen one office chair in the style of a racing seat, but unfortunately it had wheels as well, which defeats the whole purpose. I would need a good chair that can be used as both regular chair *and* a racing seat.

Any ideas or suggestions?

 

Do you really need wheels on your chair? If not try these Bell Glides

You can also get different types like this for instance.


I had a set but gave them to someone before Christmas, they are cheap and work very well.

p.s. If you wanted posher bling you could go for these shiny Precious

 

No, I'm trying to avoid wheels at all costs so those seem like they might do the trick! I guess I could buy an "office race seat" and then simply replace the casters on it...would sure be a step up from my current flee-market chair (really wish that was a joke, but it isnt, heh).

 

I can say they work very well and don't have the tendency of allowing you to scoot across the floor when you heavily brake. If you have a polished wood floor I would advise using some felt pads under them though. About the flee-market chair, I have a similar thing that rocks from left to right it's great fun taking a corner as it makes you lean into it. LOL

 

I would make a (very low, hight 2cm) wooden tub and put your office seat in it. In that case you can still slide around when you're not racing.

I'm a truly artist!! But you get the idea. It's a cheap simple solution.

 

I had the same problem when i started sim racing, I've simply taken off the wheels and put a carpet under the seat and the pedal and the problem has gone

 

But a playseat takes not so much space right? They can fold.

I'm getting a second one. The first I build with a friend and now I'm buying an original Playseat. My friend is working there so I can buy a demo (used 2 times ) for a veeeryy good price (150eu).
http://playseat.nl/shop/playseat-gran-turismo-newedition/747/758/7237/

It's the Gran Turismo edtition but that's not bad. I don't complain with that price.

BTW if someone is interested to see Playseat HQ, I've been there and had a exclusive tour trough the company (the HQ is in Doetinchem, The Netherlands. Building takes place is China).

 

Qwaribo: I like the picture you've drawn! It could be a modern art masterpiece! I seriously have something in my like that for the pedals tho; some kind of wee platform to tilt them a bit...

For the chair, I did find these for a very reasonable price. Together with the stoppers that Horus suggested, I think I'll be on track (pun intended!):
http://www.arozzi.se/

 

For the pedals I use a plank of wood bolted to the bottom of them and then a t-bar that rests against the skirting board. It raises them and holds them in place. I have also made a mod for the brake pedal using some high density foam and a couple large tap rubber washers that I drilled out the middle with a hand crafting tool. It has given the pedals that little more force so that you can feel the pedals more than the slightly sloppy feel with the clutch swap spring switch.

 

When my officer chair broke I thought I could get another one.... or

First I made a strong box, glued and screwed... a lot


Because it is for tiles I glued to it's base that super non slip stuff.


Painted it black and then put wheels on the back of it so I could lean it backwards and then move it around.


I then stuck some faux metal plate to it and used cheap racking cut to size to go on the corners.


Went down to the auto shop and bought a cheapish racing seat....

Profit

It doesn't move an inch but can be moved simply by tilting it backwards. Also when in place it can be adjusted forwards and backwards and tilt just like a real racing seat... mainly because it is. When I first made it I was not quite happy because it was not the most comfortable seat in the world however after it "broke in" it is superbly comfortable.

Highly recommended

BTW I simply throw the race stand in front of it for racing fun.

 

Wood is the most easy I think. Be creative like Schrubbo! We'll see the progress I hope!

 

@ Shrubbo that is a well crafted design and implemented beautifully. Very nice workmanship and clever touch with the wheels.

 

Shrubbo: looks very nice! Also sweet to have an actual real seat

And also: that's some freaky sh*t! The chair on the right in one of your pictures, with the zebra upholstery, looks exactly like the one I have now!! Frikkie....

 

hahah was an office chair. Took the back off and my x recovered it in the zebra crap. Best drum seat ever

 

Good deal I have a Roland-kit myself. Maybe should do a Shrubbo and use it for my a drum seat as well, heh. Zebra feels a bit too Mötley tho...

In any case, I think my plan will be to buy a game/racing-chair and replace the casters, then build a box or platform of sorts to tilt the pedals a bit. Hopefully I can push it up against the wall somehow so they stay put. 98T and the 3rd party AC Cobra are forcing me down this road...

 

A benefit of deficit depending on how you look at it is that with my solution it doesn't twist. I never noticed how much of a difference that made to car control until I made the change. Actually if you think of it how well would you go driving your real car if the seat twisted while you were driving? Something to consider anyway.

 

I ditched my office chair completely and use a recliner like this now, mostly because I had to lower my desk to make racing comfortable. I can lean back a bit and stretch out race style, nice and low to my pedals.
I find its also much more comfortable for any long periods on the computer.. I just put my keyboard on my lap if Im doing anything else.
Really considering building something like @Shrubbo 's seat though.. very nice.

 

But then how many beers would you drink and drive. (Hopefully none)

Still that is great workmanship, anyone would be proud of that as their driving seat.

 

I ended up buying an "Arozzi" gaming chair in Monza Red. However, the armrests are driving me mad; they seem to constantly be in the way. I'm not sure how anyone can race from a recliner!

It only costs me like 170 euro, but still considering returning it. The more expensive ones have armrests which are removable, but I really dont want to ditch out 300+ euro...

 

Casters with brakes?