Playseat Evolution Custom Setup, Remove Flex.

This video is a quick overview of my current setup with the Playseat Evolution. The main goal of this project was to reduce flex and make the rig more solid. I think it was a success. Let me know what you think!

[@temprex2721]

Just built a base following your guidance, thanks for the tips

[@Spartan195X]

Ok so you solved all the problems i had all this years with those simple tricks. Thanks a lot, never thought about modding it because of the fear of making the wheel unstable

[@WOLFFMotorsport]

Definitely I will buy it tomorrow and make the work you did. incredible brow! see you in iRacing

[@stueg]

Followed this to the detail, has changed my ring and seating position 100% better. Great video thanks

[@IsaacBayer]

That's awesome, glad it helped

[@liamcosgrave5410]

Great video. I'm going to copy your 2x4 and plywood plinth idea! Nice touch with the carpet too.

[@bernbo]

Nice job, great tour of the rig.

[@charzy11]

Thanks for showing this mod . After watching this I lucked out, coming across a piece of 2 by 4 steel plate heading for scrap. Drill , bolts, gun metal spray can, 4mm foam tape... job done 👍

[@IsaacBayer]

Awesome!

[@l3genD4Ry288]

Looks amazing, simple and clean!

[@tanku2008]

Excellent show and tell! I'm currently doing something similar after upgrading to DD. Thanks!

[@Freyke1982]

Thx for the video! Solved a lot flex issues! much better experience to play now..... 😀

[@SL-Fury]

Wow this is a great DIY you've done man. Great vid

[@IsaacBayer]

Cool, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@Dorderhan]

Thanks for the video, looks clean and easy to use / store away once you're done. If I go through with the Playseat, i'll try and get the same result as you

[@IsaacBayer]

Thanks for watching. You could easily put some locking caster wheels on it too if you wanted to roll it out and put it away.

[@56-ish]

Thanks so much for this video @IsaacBayer I'm follow this for my Playseat Evo setup - it's very helpful. I've built the frame and it's actually much better even just sitting on it loosely. Going to finish bolting it down tonight after doing some carpet like yours. I can tell there is going to be no movement once it's bolted on the main feet - that's where most of the movement comes from Thanks once again!

[@IsaacBayer]

Cool, thanks for the feedback. It's not a bad rig once it's bolted down!

[@56-ish]

@@IsaacBayer Absolutely! I've nearly finished now - everything is bolted nicely and seating position is perfect. I've bolted some brackets to the wheel mount to give my wheel more height and some angle (it's weird with a Fanatec DD because the base is flat, not angled) Just need to carpet it up and I'm also adding 2 handles on the frame to make it easier to move Thanks again for your video and the inspiration. I was nearly going to spend $1500 on a full 8020 cockpit rig, but with ~$100 and stuff I had lying around, it's near perfect. Much better than it comes out of the box, barely any movement or flex now.

[@IsaacBayer]

@@56-ish awesome I'm all about creating something your self, can customize it the way u want.

[@falcore3875]

Impressive

[@jasirvazhakkad]

Awesome setup. thanks for sharing!!. I like the idea of the wooden piece added for the height adjustment. May I know which bolt (size) did you use for this purpose?

[@SilverFPS]

Very clean, I'd be looking to build something similar in the upcoming days! What's the powered USB hub that you are using? And is that a stock cable that's connecting it to your PC? I'm looking for a long cable hub but having some difficulties

[@RS-E-SPORTGAME]

Good vidéo bro

[@ziopziop]

B E A U T I F U L

[@user-fd4gu6en9y]

hi. great video. can you tell me are the sizes and width of the wood youve used to the base?

[@sondreee9572]

Did you fart at 23:08? Hahaha

[@Angxl407]

Hahaha

[@AA-fi8bz]

😂😂😂

[@snails41]

Hey what is the thickness of the piece of wood by the steering wheel?

[@2fine2find]

what is the depth and width of the top chassis in inches from one mounting hole to the other hole?

[@Airtrooper719]

Im almost tempted to hacksaw the end piece of the steering wheel bar off, I will never need to push the wheel down that low

[@fredrikdybvik3374]

Yo thank you so much for the idea gonna try making a shifter Mount out og metall cause the pro one is kinda waste of money

[@IsaacBayer]

Thanks for watching. Good luck with your build.

[@conorfitzpatrick9831]

Is your gearstick connected to the seat?

[@kingjamez80]

Excellent idea. I just replicated it for my Flight Sim setup. Did you try the buttkicker with the rubber isolators? You'd need to bolt through the isolators to set everything in place and I wonder if that defeats the purpose.

[@IsaacBayer]

I think either way would work

[@intenseorange]

Hey Isaac, wicked video. Lots off good ideas, put into practice. What are the dimensions on the base you built? Looking at engineering this myself. Do you think adding locking castors for moveability is an okay idea? Do you feel there would be movement under breaking/steering, since now the flexibility is transferred to the castor locks?

[@IsaacBayer]

Hey, thanks for watching. The base is 2 feet by 4 feet. I think locking casters would work fine as long as they are bigger ones. Could also put the wheels into furniture leg cups.

[@intenseorange]

@@IsaacBayer - final question, did you end up securing the playseat frame directly to the plywood? Or did you secure them to the frame joists below?

[@oktc68]

Why didn't you use the table mount threaded hole for a third hard mount? I've had a go on one fixed like that and it was rock solid. My own TX seems solid on just two mounts however. Maybe manufacturing tolerances? Looks very good tho', you've certainly made the Playseat Evolution more stable than any I've come across. Excellent 👍🏻 Try a 10 kgs load cell, (SimRacingSolutions) I think you'd like that, I use a 20kgs one which can be a little heavy ( altho' you can adjust it in game).

[@IsaacBayer]

The mounting plate covers that hole. I have since I posted this video drilled it out and used it. Very solid now.

[@iagofernandez440]

Hi, great setup! One question about the wood. What is the thickness of the main structure (where the seat and the cockpit is located?) Thank you!

[@IsaacBayer]

The frame is made out of 2x4. Basically a rectangle. Then a sheet of 1/2 inch plywood on top of that.

[@charzy11]

Just uploaded a vid of mine, I’ve added a table leg for added wheel support 👍

[@IsaacBayer]

Nice setup. How do you like the seat mover in vr? I've been thinking of getting one.

[@charzy11]

@@IsaacBayer It’s awesome once set up mate; but prob more work than you think. I’d say that your setup is already an optimum alternative . Unfortunately The buttkicker Doesn’t fit with the platform installed, which is why I’ve got the shake cushion. You’d also have to get the PlaySeat slider , and slide the seat forward to get the balance right, which would then mean you’d be closer to your wheel and probably need to move your shifter and hand brake.

[@MrChutney]

Great setup. Looking to replicate myself. How tall are you? I'm 183cm / 6ft, and not sure the base you have made would be long enough for me (Playseat not arrived yet so can't measure!)

[@IsaacBayer]

Thanks! I am 5 feet 9 inches tall. I think the base would be fine, you would just need to extend the pedals a bit more than me. Set it up so its how you want it first before bolting it down to anything :)

[@ShaneTabaka]

For the actual seat, did you add any extra foam to the lower back section? I found that my Evolution is extremely uncomfortable after 20-30 minutes of use.

[@IsaacBayer]

I actually added a layer of this heavy duty bubble wrap. It had like large 1 inch Square bubbles. I'm sure foam would also work. The bubble wrap has worked good for me though.

[@PlayMoreGames]

I want to build a platform for my playseat but I have multiple people who use it so it needs to be adjusted from time to time. Can you still adjust the distance of the seat and pedals in this configuration?

[@IsaacBayer]

You might be able to add some adjustability to it by not bolting down the center section. You could also get adjustable slider kit for the seat.

[@mdot31532]

which bolt sizes and disks did you use to mount to the 2x4 frame?

[@IsaacBayer]

its all 3/8" hardware

[@geralltthomas]

Love your setup. I have the thrust master kit. And play seat i cant get the play seat and pedals to work nice i find the wheel stand is in the way any tips?

[@IsaacBayer]

At first I couldn't get a good position either. Steering wheel was too low, or too close to me. If I moved the center bar forward I could raise the wheel higher, but then my ankles would hit the bar. I added a piece of 1/2 inch wood under the wheel to raise it up. After that it was much better. The bar in the middle can't be to close to your pedals or your ankles will hit it. Raising the wheel up also let's you move the center bar back. This will be different for everyone I'm sure. I am about 5 foot 9, and it's perfect for me.

[@geralltthomas]

Big thanks for replying! My main issue is banging my knee on the thrustmaster mount is there another mounting option buddy? U make perfect sence ive been through all that the wheel is at the right height just the mount is sticking out to much underneath the wheel holder so im banging my knee on the cheap plastic mount heart braking lol.

[@paudinares7054]

Hello, I would like to know what drill bit did you use to drill the steel tubing.

[@IsaacBayer]

If memory serves me correctly, I think it was a 3/8" drill bit

[@IsaacBayer]

The steel is pretty mild, so any decent bit will go through it.

[@paudinares7054]

@@IsaacBayer thanks! I'm actually having a hard time getting through it and I bought a drill bit specifically for steel, do you remember what material was it? Cobalt reinforced maybe?

[@ThePauloFonseca]

Hi👌. Your idea it's fantastic... I will try to do it. Tel me please in what kind of wood you do that. And how thick it's the platform where you mount the playseat.

[@IsaacBayer]

It's just 2x4 boards and 1/2" plywood

[@ThePauloFonseca]

@@IsaacBayer thanks.

[@ANIMLFIRE]

Great video ! You still have this rig I hope ?

[@IsaacBayer]

Recently upgraded to a motion platform. Check out some of my more recent videos.

[@Stevenjones621]

Do you have a problem with the brake pressing the brake because of the post of the actual rig?

[@IsaacBayer]

As long as the post is not all the way forward it's fine. If the post is to far forward then your ankles will hit it. Needs to be back a little like how I have it. Then it's ok.

[@chrisandryracing]

Did you have flex between the wheel height adjuster. Mine moves left and right because the extendable post doesn’t sit flush. Any ideas onto what to do?

[@IsaacBayer]

You could swap out the knob for a bolt and then tighten the bolt down with a wrench you might be able to get it a little tighter that way.

[@chrisandryracing]

@@IsaacBayer I ended up putting a rubber band in as a seal for all the posts and tightened the knobs up really well. I reckon if i replace the knobs with screws it’d be even better

[@chrisandryracing]

Bolts*

[@lucabongini9445]

Hi, can I know the measurements of the platform? LxWxH thanks

[@IsaacBayer]

48x24x 4 inches

[@SOggyfrenchfries]

What's the dimensions of your wood platform? Nvm.. Just got to that part in the video :)

[@IsaacBayer]

ok cool, for anyone else reading this its 2 feet by 4 feet

[@flx_outdoors348]

Hey Isaac, do you know what the dimensions are for the base you made, thanks

[@IsaacBayer]

2 feet by 4 feet

[@Uknurse464]

Is it possible for the gear stick mount to be set up on the left side of the seat? Im british lol

[@IsaacBayer]

yeah, I don't see why not. I just built something for it on the right side, no reason you couldn't do the same for the left.

[@djhandzhandz8076]

How do you find the buttkicker? I have a very simular setup I found that although the vibration was good coming from the buttkicker I found the bass to be anoying and kind of takes me out of the game. Still deciding if I should sell it or not

[@IsaacBayer]

To take full advantage of it you need to set it up using a separate sound card, then you can use simhub (free) or sim racing studio (free trial) to set up each game. The software takes actual data from the game, processes it and sends it to the sound card, and then to your amp. If you are just using the Y cable then you will just get a muttled mess from the bass audio in the game.

[@djhandzhandz8076]

@@IsaacBayer thanks for the reply.. yes I have it wired to a separate card and I have chosen the desired effects through sim hub. I have it setup as you say. It's just the sound it makes I find distracting and it pulls me out of the sim.

[@IsaacBayer]

@@djhandzhandz8076 simhub kinda drive me crazy because there are so many adjustments. Check out www.simracingstudio.com/product-page/srs-license I found this software alot easier to use, and the effects seem cleaner. Read their recommended amp settings as well. I find that less is more too, you want some vibration and feedback, but if the levels are to high it starts feeling unnatural.

[@youricremers6739]

what is the size of the wooden structure?

[@IsaacBayer]

2 feet by 4 feet

[@miguelangelmata9288]

do you think this would do well on a FANATEC DD1 ?

[@IsaacBayer]

Not sure. It is pretty solid. But if your gonna spend the money on a DD, wouldn't you want a nicer rig than a playseat?

[@miguelangelmata9288]

@@IsaacBayer yeah I get you man, just trying to keep a budget for everything, would you know of a good option for the DD?

[@DaanRacer]

@@miguelangelmata9288 got your dd1 already?

[@l3genD4Ry288]

Do you have any other plans for your rig?

[@IsaacBayer]

I added the single fan wind sim kit from sim racing studio, and a new shift knob. Other than that, not really. I may look into motion at some point, we'll see.

[@l3genD4Ry288]

@@IsaacBayer looking to put a buttkicker onto mine, as well as a handbrake

[@kondor99999]

Just to add a note of reality. When I had a test with Roush in 1986 in a Capri Trans Am car, I just had to deal with how the cockpit was set up. The wheel felt too close and the pedals too far away, and I felt like the seat was too high. IRL this is just some shit you have to deal with in a race car.

[@IsaacBayer]

I get that, but you were not in a position to do anything about it. If you can make your sim rig comfortable, why wouldn't you?

[@perrylee8998]

the sound cuts out in this video at 3:15

[@IsaacBayer]

Yes, that is intentional

[@marc-fh1cy]

Seat looks amazing but I felt in sleep after 30 sec of the video ..... the voice makes me sleeping within seconds