How to build a SimRig for $150

[@DouglasThompson]

"1 click Rig" www.tnutz.com/cart-share/qWUM... Use coupon code "doug" for 5 percent off CAMMUS order. Cammus C5 Bundle cammusracing.com/product-cate...

[@GlenGlenervo]

link doesnt work anymore, any chance you can update?

[@CookinBeatloaf]

Also not working for me, but I'd be even more interested in a $250/$300 one, please

[@clc32790]

Im here after building the $200 one. I just wanted to thank this dude for this simple click and done link. Def recommend. Very sturdy. Will want some caster wheel or some mounts for height. I jerry rigged my old gaming chair to it and that baby doesn't move. Using 200KG sim jack pedals and alpha mini. I did make a wooden baseplate. Drilled 4 hole for the M8 screws and done a whole complete rig for $235. I would suggest end caps or maybe those pool foam things to put on the edges to save your knees and toes. Now to work on the triple monitor stand.

[@SleepyPantsSimRacing]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!!! I'll consider the triple screen mount. ;)

[@Spartancat02]

@@SleepyPantsSimRacing Is there a link for the 200 one? Or maybe even more expensive options?

[@SleepyPantsSimRacing]

@@Spartancat02 ill send you the link

[@SleepyPantsSimRacing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqa0e5iMibJ7e7cfeature=shared​@@Spartancat02

[@TseleHub]

I made it exactly as in the video. I would suggest you go for the $200 rig because that is not stable enough, you need thicker pillars. with 200E it works perfectly! The problem is not so much with the steering wheel, as with the shifter

[@DouglasThompson]

This is intended for the c5 and csl dd max, what did you use on it? Also this is as barebones as I could design it for the people that requested a cheaper version than my 200.00 version. Thank you for sharing though! :)

[@MCOGroupNews]

Wow, just as I was about to bite the bullet on the $200 rig, you sir are amazing!

[@DouglasThompson]

;) glad I could help!

[@Drift-Daddy]

Dude! Best price in the game. N he just keeps going lower and lower! How does he do it?? Bless this man.

[@DouglasThompson]

If this one is successful as well. I will attempt to build another for cheaper if possible.

[@Drift-Daddy]

@@DouglasThompson * faints *

[@DouglasThompson]

Lol

[@dubi127]

@@DouglasThompson looking at prices of components, i dont hink its possible to push the price that much lower... I am not in the US so i dont know prices of construction lumber and services provided by home improvement centers (lowes, home depot, harbor freight...) but where i live you can have them cut the wood to size. What i am saying is building a rig out of 2x4"s would be possibly the cheapest option

[@dubi127]

@@DouglasThompson ok, i have checked some sources online, cant access official sites form my country, and it seems that you can get Lowes and Home Depot to cut the wood for you, it should even be a free service, so you can get all the materials for a simrig for about 20-25usd, downside is, it will not be easily adjustable...

[@NathanPearl07]

This is an excellent idea! How does the $150 rig compare to the $200 rig in terms of sturdiness? Thank you for this awesome creation!

[@DouglasThompson]

Yes indeed, the 200 dollar rig has slightly better hardware and beefier wheel uprights/junction. Otherwise they are both exactly the same.

[@Vistralan1]

built the 150 rig. I would make 1 change turn 2 17" lengths to 20" for under the seat, for 5 bucks it is way more stable if you are 200+ lbs. if you don't have a seat this isn't cheaper than a 300ish rig but customization is amazing, more solid than I had thought. the cammus C5 is getting held well, 0 flex. Thank You, 1 click is a great idea =)

[@DouglasThompson]

@Vistralan1 Thank you much for sharing your experience! I'm so glad these designs have helped so many people.

[@Richard-uq8jb]

"Beevibe"... How cool that Jean took the time to actually find that stuff... Be best!... And excellent review and price!

[@DouglasThompson]

Bee best

[@forster46]

Awesome! Can you do an overview video showing your entire rig setup ready to race?

[@DouglasThompson]

I have one for a slightly different version of this rig but I only bought this rig for the build tutorial and it is currently disassembled and I have decided to repurpose the extrusion for a monitor stand. If you would like to see the video of a very similar rig I designed for 200 dollars check this video.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHKZZKZ6qtqpf6ssi=P80IVlb9qJ_IdysK

[@JScott-lg4jb]

Hello I already commented here awhile back but I was hoping you'd answer one more question I had. Do you have any recommendations on how to make this taller? As in, like, higher off the ground. It looks like I'll be getting this and a Fanatec CSL Seat so I am gonna be pretty low and I still want my TV (what I play on) to be high enough to see from my bed for like just watching Netflix or whatever so if you have any suggestions, that would be fantastic! Thanks so much for your help; this is pretty awesome.

[@DouglasThompson]

@JScott-lg4jb you can simply add some "legs" whatever length you want, I'd recommend 6 legs at least, 4 might feel a bit flexy. That would only require 6 peices of extrusion, and 12 or 18 (depending on how solid you want it) 90 degree angle brackets with hardware.

[@JScott-lg4jb]

Sorry I know this is late but I think I may build this and I was curious, in your premade order, are there mounts for a chair included? Like the screw-in bits. I’m not sure what they’re called. I just need to know if I need to add those. I think it’s the T-nut but I’m not sure.

[@DouglasThompson]

@JScott-lg4jb yes it comes with tnutz and brackets to mount the seat but you will still need the brackets the let's you angle a bucket seat.

[@JScott-lg4jb]

@@DouglasThompson Sweet thanks. I figured I'll just get a seat from a jumkyard so I'll have to get that before I order.

[@LikuidK]

Amazing, thank you for doing this! Should the uprights be longer? The wheelbase is very low, down by your knees in that chair

[@DouglasThompson]

You can if you want but it's not needed.

[@TM-zk3os]

Thank you for this! I bought this one for a secondary setup for my old fanatec csl elite wheel and pedals along with a real car seat. What can I say, lightweight, super solid and rigid with infinite adjustability! 💯💪🏼👍🏻

[@DouglasThompson]

Yes indeed, if ever you want to add something or aren't satisfied with something you are always a couple brackets or price of extrusion away from turning it into the perfect setup.

[@TM-zk3os]

Exactly! I got two 3 hole L-brackets to have a little more length to support the wheelbase, only two bolts to fasten the wheelbase to the L-brackets which is mounted to the backside of the cross arm. BTW, thank you for the 1-click Tnutz cart! Easy to just purchase or edit the cart contents to your needs! 😁🤙🏼

[@r3volt97]

Bro should have started with 100k subscribers ..

[@DouglasThompson]

Thanks man. Been fighting the good fight for like 10+ years on KZbin. One of these years I'll make it. Lol

[@vedadtursum6341]

​@@DouglasThompsonbest content for budget just starting to sim race, i only wish i had a link for some EU store that sells alu profiles

[@DouglasThompson]

@vedadtursum6341 my apologies I don't yet have a global solution... :(

[@vedadtursum6341]

@@DouglasThompson np i just copy and convert to metric, all i need is to find a company that ships EU

[@catnipherb]

@@vedadtursum6341 Try looking at Motedis or Alux Profiles.

[@Lewis_214]

Great video dude, do you know the full sie dimensions of this rig?

[@DouglasThompson]

Not of off the top of my head... :(

[@eyalarbuz5495]

How come the cart only has 4 screws and 2 t-nuts? Am I missing anything?

[@DouglasThompson]

@eyalarbuz5495 no, if you look at the brackets, they are combos that already come with screws and tnuts, I included the extra screws for seat installation.

[@eyalarbuz5495]

@DouglasThompson ahh OK I understand, thanks a lot, great job.

[@technicallypoo3057]

Hello, I have another question so I’ve just watch the 200$ and the 150$ but I want to know if the 200$ one is worth the extra 50$?

[@technicallypoo3057]

And also for the 150$ it say there are only 4 screws, is that correct?

[@DouglasThompson]

The extra 50 makes for a much more solid feeling wheel mounting. And the cart is correct it will come with all necessary hardware.

[@rynosraceroom66]

I live in Nashville & I'm having the hardest time trying to find aluminum profile here . Got any profile you want to sell ? I'm wanting thicker pieces other than the square tubes . Will pay almost factory prices for convenience , lmk .

[@DouglasThompson]

If you follow the link in my description you will find some decent prices for extrusion. I have some extra but I don't want to let it go since I'm always building something.

[@mbolanos214]

How will this handle a Moza R9 ??

[@DouglasThompson]

@@mbolanos214 easily

[@mbolanos214]

Does it come in black? 😎

[@ypka228]

Can I buy it on Canary Islands and how much cost me the shipping

[@DouglasThompson]

I'm sure you could I don't know how much shipping would be though. Try clicking the link it will show you if it can ship.

[@ypka228]

@@DouglasThompson okey thank you very much I like yours videos amazing Man U was first person who made fanatec fan I was dead when I see it

[@kinghellion7692]

Would this rig be sturdy enough for the 15nm cammus?

[@DouglasThompson]

It might be a bit flexy but I'm sure it would work out.

[@DouglasThompson]

If you felt the need you could double up on the upright brackets to be sure.

[@kinghellion7692]

@@DouglasThompson awesome. Thanks for your help! Your vids are really helping me build a sim

[@AndrewTSq]

only fault with this is that its not availble in europe (so I would have to pay high taxes when it arrives here) :D really nice anyway.

[@DouglasThompson]

Thank you!

[@Racernumbersix]

Wow, did you want it to wobble? This inverted T shape that the whole world thinks is good enough is piss poor. Even large companies seem to think that massive base beams and uprights bolted together at 90 degrees is a good idea….. it is not. Use your brains people!

[@DouglasThompson]

Lol it's more than solid enough. :)

[@nativerezmedia]

What do you plan on using it for? Holding up a house? It's for a 5-15lb wheelbase @ 5-8nm max. It will due just fine.

[@Racernumbersix]

Any wobble, front to back or more importantly side to side will lessen the feed back you receive from the wheel. Add in a belt driven wheel and you have the perfect recipe for disappointment.

[@Racernumbersix]

Any wobble, front to back or more importantly side to side will lessen the feed back you receive from the wheel. Add in a belt driven wheel and you have the perfect recipe for disappointment.

[@nativerezmedia]

@@Racernumbersix they sell the single side wheel stands that wobble more than this will for just as much money. This clearly is not for an expensive setup for someone with deep pockets. This is for someone who is getting into the hobby and wants to build a fairly inexpensive rig that could get them through a year or two.