DIY Sim Racing Rig for under $100 by Inside Sim Racing

[@steved.nealjr.5501]

I have been sim racing for years just using a desk and office chair, i built this rig a few weeks back and i love it. So much more comfortable driving. bonus is it was cheap to build and, its a damn good homemade rig!!

[@juggg6761]

How much did it cost mate?

[@bobdobbs7828]

@@juggg6761 $300-500

[@siliconcrayon]

Shawn is my new hero . What an absolute humble guy and so awesome . God bless you both . Great rig

[@suntoritime]

This is just adorable. Embodies everything that had me hooked on ISR back in the day. I really miss the good old days with the two of you (and Jessica)...

[@DaveWard-xc7vd]

I just finished building an inspired version of this for my son. Inspired by the DIY SIM Racing guys. Thanks guys!

[@StreamwoodExplorer]

Love it. Huge difference from Office Chair and Desk, lap times actually came down too. I put a couple days into planning, then accumulative, about 6 hours from first cut to assembled.

[@capoman1]

Look at those overalls. That means Shaun is working baby. Can't get much stronger, cheaper, or modular than wood. Sturdy as can be, mount anything you want. Screw in anywhere you want. No mounts or adapter needed to add attachments, just screw onto the beast. Love it.

[@optin1499]

I was joking would reply but mobile replying is messed up for me lol it's because you said something like "if you build this rig it's not our fault if you got hurt" lol love you guys videos :)

[@Humza1]

I had all the lumber at home and i am Loving it. Made some additions for the shifter, added some wheels so i can move it around when not in use and grabbed a seat from the junk yard. Loving it!!!! Thx guys!!!!

[@fuseman911]

wow! Love this. New to racing. New to racing games. Always seemed too expensive... all the peripherals. I saw many mistakes in the build.. but omg... so inspirational. Absolutely love this. Especially the flaws. The innovation is so wonderful. Long video, but worth the time. It's a 10! Thanks for sharing.

[@eagle20g]

I know this is probably an old video but you guys went out of your way to show us how to make something with a very little money!!! This is a statement saying hey, you don't need a shit load of money to buy a already built rig, this is how to build yourself one!!! I actually liked this video a lot.. Thanks for your time

[@papoportillo4342]

that rig is not ugly I don't see anything wrong with it

[@nfsrival1499]

Exactly what I was thinking. It looks cooler than most rigs you buy for twice the money!

[@staylit4258]

Papo Portillo very true the finish product looks nice

[@TheeGreasyGamer]

Just needs to add a shifter and a cup holder

[@PepesUnderWater]

Me neither... Actually I thing it is very awesomed

[@tomsawyer2112]

@@PepesUnderWater OK, but now, put it on a moving platform, and wait for it to fall apart, lol

[@SidewaysShadow]

Built this rig for my g27 and rfactor. Paired it will a seat out of a mustang cobra. It's great! I appreciate this. Had lumber and the cobra seat laying around and paid about $7 all together since all I needed was screws

[@ThomasJoseph315]

Needs a cup holder for the beer :)

[@theeggman4806]

***** Drinking + driving bad lol...

[@gmaninthusa]

+Dean Gregory Drinking + Virtual driving = fun

[@DUTHOR28]

+Nobbs66 saves a lot on tickets

[@sy73326]

Nice to see someone with their priorities right

[@geetarguy777]

I also notice a disheartening lack of cup holders on these racing sim builds.

[@Moeen786]

I just got my Logitech G29..In 2020 December watching it aftef 8 years... i wish I could get this exact Rig. Great job guys! Got many ideas for building mine

[@MustangFastback]

It's not ugly, I think it looks bad ass!

[@sikkun4552]

I made a rig based of the front of this design this weekend. Just using the office chair for now, but I am loving it. Only cost me about $17 in wood!

[@simracingtonight]

It runs. Shauns waiting on his rebuilt shifter. When he gets it going, we'll fire it up for the show. It's pretty wicked.

[@nielcordis284]

How do call the seat as I am trying to look online but haven't found the exact one.

[@ModernDecay70]

Ive been up in the air about building vs buying a setup. Even really expensive metal setups are questionable on how solid they are. And no matter how good the setup I always see bad comments about seat comfort. This video made up my mind to just build my own.

[@ErikMalkavian]

16:29 Who in the heck holds a board like THAT?? With their back turned to someone using a Circular Saw????????

[@descriptiondescriptiondescript]

What could possibly go wrong? lelelel

[@imsorry8236]

Man anyone who has worked with wood and power tools for a long time knows what he's doing isn't that big of a deal. MDF doesn't pinch hard enough to throw that saw when he's using 2 hands and if that guy holds that mdf steady it wont pinch at all.

[@nismojdm5950]

someone who never used those kind of tools. that being a gamer.

[@your_average_cultured_dude]

@@nismojdm5950 very stereotypical. i'm a gamer and I use those kind of tools a lot.

[@rawakalary6655]

Erik Malkavian gjr Avpk Sboqn ha gsaviqpog

[@999benhonda]

I did the same basic thing 8 years ago....used a wood pallet for the base, carpeted with out auto carpeting, put a seat from a Volvo 740, stuck a speaker under the seat and behind it and made the mount for my logitec Gforce steering wheel. It made GT4 that much more epic.

[@Spacedraptor]

That is an awesome gig you have given me the inspiration to build my own

[@24tothetopg]

Hey guys, That is an awesome job for what you wanted to do. It is functional and cheap. I like it ! I built my own rig with wood and using items I had pack ratted over the years. Like you said with a wood rig it is easy to modify and add to. I have added and modified for the last two years on mine. It is fully self contained now, I have it on wheels and the pc.monitors,sound system as well as all the driving controls are on mounted on the same wood frame. Thanks for the great videos you guys do!

[@DvDPlaya]

It's not even that ugly. And if people wanted to make it look nicer, they can. I would just take a Dremel along all the edges.

[@krandbrn]

I spent the afternoon building this rig. I made little changes to fit me. I like it, thanks for the idea.

[@tednugent1351]

This 40 min video could have been cut down to 5

[@nzj3vx]

+Ted Nugent in your adhd opinion

[@Idelleb10]

hi

[@wagon7052]

@@RogerKnowsTech thats actualy true why would he coment that i dont rly know its a good video even though its 40mins

[@shawnthibodeaux]

Looks beautiful to me! I can't wait to build this. I can barely afford the steering wheel that I'm prepared to purchase so having a good strong DIY cockpit that I can build myself really saves me time and money. Thank you guys for you time God bless im going to get started building this thing so I can get simulating some racing and Hauling.

[@cjrazzle]

It wouldn't be hard for a real carpenter to do a lot better but for 2x's and a circular saw under 100 bucks it's not bad at all. Personally I would have spent another 50 or so and done it a lot differently. I'm also a carpenter and was raised building cars. Thumbs up!

[@Wooftops]

Colin Odom have you ever built one? If so, I would love to see how

[@sdavis8272]

You got a pic of the one you built

[@SteelWorksGuy]

@@sdavis8272 he wasn't hating on it you fuckin pleb.

[@manuxalunx6522]

SirFastFingers you're the only one hating here

[@MHillsy92]

This looks so easy to do! Might have to look what stuff i've got now! I also love the fact it look likes you two had so much fun doing it! Love the show, Keep it up!

[@ManInMostlyBlack]

How many times should I measure Darin?

[@UleeDeway537]

Great episode guys. Can't wait for the next one. I would also like to see an episode on your real world rides. Sean's Z car, Darin's Camaro, and whatever Thierry's burnout machine is, sounds good. Keep up the great work.

[@trd710]

should use the material for car flooring to cover the foot deck not more wood... but that is a good budget build

[@MonsterPartsRc]

Like aluminum or diamond plate...

[@trd710]

or that

[@joeymorgans]

Just started making my stand! You guys have really helped me do everything towards my rig, I watched loads of wheel reviews and stuff and have just bought the CSR with elite pedals and a shifter! I'll put pics on the website when its all finished, can't wait until its done! Thanks so much! :)

[@xebek]

Ah, ok. I knew I recalled Shaun mentioning he has a Z on another episode. Super sweet.

[@OnkelTora]

I want to start building my own rig made of wood, but i hadn`t any idea planning this. Your rig definitely helps me out. Simple, strong, cheap and is doing the job. And in my opinion, this rig doesn`t look so bad as you said. Little bit more finish and voila. Personally i will upgrade this rig to be more adaptable (Position of Wheelplate, Pedalplate). Thank you so much for giving me the idea and sharing the plans with us. Thank you and greetings from germany. May the grip always be with us. :)

[@koopzz]

Make a DIY handbrake video! :)

[@purplehazeffc]

Great to see Shaun back on Inside Sim Racing. Hopefully we will see him back with reviews as well.

[@simracingtonight]

+Peter Hammond Shaun will never be back on ISR. This show was produced many years ago. I haven't talked to him in over two years

[@nfsrival1499]

+Inside Sim Racing why is he never gonna come back? I would like an answer as i like both you Darin, and Shaun.

[@TheHolyMrH]

Can you please do your plans publishing?

[@Lil2Rules]

I enjoyed the full construction share of the build, also with seeing the tries and changes made with extra ideas that you kept in the clip.

[@BolverkAtlasia]

That's a beautiful Z in the garage.

[@DeCamJ]

Thx for this video! I really appreciate you guys taking the time to talk about all the options and details. My creative ideas are flowing now.

[@reddeadjournals1385]

I would love an "ugly" rig like this. You ever make another rig, I'm calling dibs.

[@phrazel27]

Watching this over and over got the plans found a wheel got a seat for 20 bucks will have rig really soon simmering I thought I'd never have thanks guys looks great

[@bikerboy3k]

I have an idea...You know that sport cars get destroyed at scrap yards all the time,right?How much would it cost me then to just cut out only the cockpit/cabin (whatever,you know what i mean)and fit a gaming wheel and pedals inside ?That would beat any playseat ever created.It would be second only to motion simulators.

[@fischertim1]

I have seen a video somewhere here on youtube where a guy did just that. Had the front halfof a car sitting in the garage, even had the wheel and shifter hooked up from the car (not a Logitech or whatever). Two front seats, windshield removed and replaced with a 40 inch flat screen. Dudes are playing a sim wearing stocking caps, had cupholders and all, I can't seem to find it though.

[@YeetxBoi]

That's an awesome idea, I'm gonna check out some caryards and see if that's possible, thanks for the idea bro.

[@JTDriverGamer4Life]

I didn't think this rig was ugly at all. I loved this rig. I loved it so much, I built it. it works great. thanks for the blueprints. love it.

[@Anch_Gradius]

Is that a Fairlady Z S30?

[@simracingtonight]

Anch It's actually a Datsun 240 Z

[@Anch_Gradius]

Inside Sim Racing That's a very nice car you got there man.

[@RedSliceGaming34]

Inside Sim Racing when i click the blueprints and stuff on the forums it wont grant me access says i need my account activated

[@RedSliceGaming34]

Inside Sim Racing My username is thunderdog394 and real name is Corey B.

[@StreamwoodExplorer]

JUST did one. Was about $40 in Wood, $15 in hardware. Got to have atleast a Chop Saw and Drill. The blueprints they provide are fantastic, went together smooth. It's really stable, only problem I'm having is figuring out what I want to do with the shifter. Also, I just used hardwood instead of MDF, worked fine, a lot cheaper.

[@Alex.Hendrik]

What is the car that is standing on the right? Anyone?

[@simracingtonight]

Lucky_Pom Datsun 240z

[@joeparsy1181]

+Inside Sim Racing i was gonna ask the same

[@niallkeane3794]

Fairlady z s30

[@brianwise7090]

Great video, nice to see normal guys making a sim rig most everyone can build. I will be on my way to making one from your plans with a twist of my own.

[@77xplode77]

I trust Shaun. He has a great taste on cars. (Fairlady) lol

[@mymodernaddictions8493]

77xplode77 Its a Datson

[@marceline4935]

A Datsun Fairlady

[@patw9175]

Just picked up a perfect condition seat out of an NB Miata. I'm freaking pumped, the folding chair I've been using makes my ass sore by the end of a single race in iRacing.

[@NurNurNurah]

Death trap would be a catchy name.

[@Operator863]

Got my 458 wheel, and building this next week. done! excellent guys

[@BudleyBailey]

Nice datsun

[@elliyeti73]

I built one of these and painted it Red Bull F1 blue. It's great. It's rock solid. I had to alter the dimensions but it was easy and quick to build.

[@Berserkir79]

Literally 6 screws to adjust the wheel deck. "give me an hour, and i'll adjust it for you." 6 screws.. xD

[@Matt-ir1ky]

Bruh. It took them 9 hours to make it with multiple guys. They aren't the quickest handymen so oh well.

[@Geylgamesh]

I like the way the Rig looks, it looks rugged. I'd just add onto your design when I do it. Build a connected TV stand, mouse tray, speaker mounts, speaker mounts. Just use your design as a reference point for a good base. This is way better than any other rig in my opinion. That is if you have the time and actually enjoy this kind of stuff, which I do. Plus it's a hell of a lot cheaper.

[@zachstroh4554]

I LOVE THAT DATSUN

[@bradluck6372]

zach stroh it is a fine car but I must say the front clip on the miata is pretty interesting! Lol. I dig when folks customize miatas.

[@caine182]

I think that rig is awesome for the price. I am about to build my own and you have given me heaps of ideas.

[@nikkosalgado2318]

How much money did this cost?

[@joeparsy1181]

It says in the title 😂

[@iluvworldofwarcraft]

Cool! I'm a mechanical engineering major with several CADD programs easily available to me and this would be an excellent summer fun project I could do.

[@optin1499]

I got hurt building this rig and its your fault.

[@simracingtonight]

+Kuovix really? How is it our fault ?

[@TheDamnEasy]

+Inside Sim Racing I think hes joking :p

[@scankygames4586]

+Inside Sim Racing this is a great rig but can you do a new one

[@Sulfen]

+Inside Sim Racing you're supposed to say "don't try this at home" or something like that.

[@SnipeYouFromMars]

sue them

[@stuparris]

That was an awesome build. Shows how quickly you can knock one together.

[@sniktun1]

Let's make a building video for the whole world to see! ...... in Imperial

[@simracingtonight]

sniktun1 Dude, convert it.. Not too hard.. www.metric-conversions.org/length/inches-to-millimeters.htm

[@sniktun1]

Lol i'm english, I know Imperial. Just funny how America is the only country which uses it still. Why don't you guys join the rest of the world in metric? not too hard..

[@simracingtonight]

sniktun1 Not my choice and I agree.. THe imperial system sucks but most or all of our tools are imperial

[@sniktun1]

Inside Sim Racing Lol the thing with england is half our tools are Imperial and Half are metric. But in terms of the actual video, the rig is pretty cool. Would definately DIY like you guys

[@swsephy]

sniktun1 We use both.

[@metalhguitarist]

Well I think this is the guide I'll be using. Got the PSVR2 and the next step is getting a wheel and pedals and something to mount it to, after spending so much on the headset and getting into the wheels... Gotta keep the cockpit as cheap as I can so I can also keep my wife. :p Btw, VR and Gran Turismo is INCREDIBLE. I figured I would like it, but it's so much better than I thought it would be. Looking into turns like you do in the real world makes a massive difference.

[@maggotcorps]

You couldn't even budget in a cup holder for my triple big gulp and an ash tray for my smokes. 2/10 build.

[@scottb5420]

Perfectly functional-appears to have good ergonomics- does its job- i would not be sad to have one at home. NIce Work!

[@Chek63]

WHo gives a flying f--k what it looks like, less than a hundred bucks. Damnit I'm building one.

[@patrickmurphy7442]

Yeah, sand some of the corners and edges a little rounded and paint or stain it and it will look a lot less diy. Even though I don't mind the look.

[@dfcteamracing]

Yeup

[@Tora1337]

9:35-10:00 : No truer carpenter fix of a botched measure for backing than I've ever seen. Nicely done.

[@cjrazzle]

No cupholder? LOL!

[@BoyoOfficial]

Lol not like you're delivering tofu

[@stunthumb]

I converted the cupboard under the stairs into a racing rig - just a PS3 with GT, but a 32'' screen, decent gaming seat, and a decent wheel. It's actually really cool - close the door and you could be in the cockpit of your own racing monster :D. I'd recommend it to anyone with a cupboard big enough, full of brooms and broken vacuum cleaners, clear it out and make your own driving sim rig, out of the way of kids and wives and pets.

[@riensmeets5482]

wow im here in 2019 lmao xD

[@bertrameriksen1921]

Wow im here in 2020 lmao xD

[@b0mb61]

@@bertrameriksen1921 wow i am here in 2021 lmao xD

[@mattfrito8814]

Just got finished building this today. Turned out great. Thanks for the tutorial and especially the dimensions

[@snottyshots]

Wheres Ron Swanson when you need him?

[@awesomecooly123]

Eating steak and smoking a cigar.

[@BlackDiamondHB]

All the Rough areas build character. That rig is awesome!!!

[@KawaKasper]

most expensive thing is to get a seat.

[@md95tsi]

Me and my son just built one love you guys for the idea and plans so sweet

[@simracingtonight]

+md 95tsi Awesome ! Hope you enjoy it !

[@md95tsi]

Thank you just got done wiring surround sound cool vibrations lol

[@shadeshotTV]

thats a nice car with all that crap on it :D

[@Coxis67]

One of your best episodes ever. Thanks!

[@PepesUnderWater]

Hey guys... I already made mine one Ver 2.0 starting and inspired on your idea and even taking yours improvement ideas and it is awesome.. I included on the rig 5 speakers and subwoofer (amplifier included), a ButtKicker and a 40" monitor... Thanks for sharin.g your hardworking time and video... I would glad to share some pics with you or anyone interested on build one...

[@select20]

Really cool build. Once I'm settled and not moving every year or so, I want to do something like this. At the moment I'm rolling with a Wheel Stand Pro and an aluminum folding chair lol. Hurts my bum after an hour or so, but it is what it is. I make it work.

[@PowerslideSWE]

Awesome rig, makes me wanna build one now...again :D And that Z-car in the background looks wonderfully 80's, love it.

[@benstaneland3863]

You guys really thought this one through before building, lol. Just bustin' your chops. Thanks for the ideas of what to do and not to do :)

[@2fast4all]

I built mine to spec like them minus raising the seat portion. After 3 years it's still rock solid. Used my G25/G920 and a Fanatec Porsche wheel and it's great (at least how I configured it. Now it's in hibernation due to remodeling a room where it lives but I'm thinking reverse mount Logitech G pedals next and maybe paint it this time around.

[@Jonathan-hh7el]

Nice rig. Like you said since its made of wood you can add parts onto it for the shifter, e brake, and keyboard. Good work. ( thumbs up )

[@DonLduk]

great video I watched it all without noticing! 40 minutes of fun! thank you for the plans and ideas!

[@ZepTepiTraveler]

I would choose function over fashion any day of the week, with that said the rig looks just fine. nice work guys

[@Outrunner85]

Not ugly at all, I love it. I will be making one. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@RedSliceGaming34]

If youtube allowed photos to be posted Id post mine here but this is what inspired me to not only get into iRacing but build and improve my own diy sim rig

[@brandonhayes161]

Great video! I followed along and the only issue I had was mounting my seat because my rails were way different than yours. Came out of a dodge neon and the front two mount at a 90 degree!

[@BMASTER91]

Am I the only one who thinks this rig looks kinda cool? Because I can't afford a normal rig, I will probably go for this one. Thanks guys for doing this ;-)

[@Dynikus]

I'm not sure what you mean exactly. It's the full sim racing cockpit. Wheel, pedals, shifter, no wobble rig, adjustable seat, the whole shebang. If you want, I can send pictures to an email? It was quite the deal though, considering I was looking at just g27s alone going for $150+ on ebay, with like $30 shipping. The guy who sold it to me actually delivered it to me for free even.

[@smalbaby3]

when your done with this build your like "i am a boss" thats the only thing that matters man just have fun

[@Motorsheep]

You're right - that IS a 260Z. I mistook it for a porsche myself at first. But then I wondered about the tiny A-column, and the fact that on a 944, we should be able to see the glass of the rear hatch from where they're filming. What I could not figure out was which car it really is.

[@KyleJPie10]

Just build this rig the other day, I still need the seat though. Once it's done, I'll post a video response :D Thanks for the blueprint and other diagrams too, they were really helpful, although the seat mount was a bit confusing so I just made it my own way. Some of the dimensions on the plan seemed a little off too, but maybe that's just my lack of woodworking skills.

[@TMSRACING]

First off I just wanted to say, awesome video!! And the drawings you provided I used and made my own racing sim rig, I changed a few things along the way because I used a corbeau rally bucket seat, I'll post some pictures of it soon on the thread on insidesimracing. Right now onto the reason I'm here, I've been having problems with my G27, the calibration on it has gone wrong and I can't figure out why, the encoding disc is fine, and it only happens in rFactor2 since they updated it to build 240

[@majik16106]

Any chance you guys could revisit this? I would love to see an update version where you take the extra day, and add the adjustability. This seems like a perfect Father/son project. Im currently trying to develop the plans for adjusting so kids and buddies can all fit. Great work though! Most important thing for me was rigidity and i can't wait to start this.

[@ScienceFollowsTheEvidence]

For what it cost, its brilliant. It does the job and it just works. It seems in rigidity it has one up on some more expensive rigs that you can buy. I'm know a carpenter who lives near me so I'm very tempted to give him a call and build one of these deathmobiles. Where to put it though ? :)

[@simracingtonight]

It's a 240 Z that's been heavily modified. It has a Chevy V8 in it.

[@simracingtonight]

@brente1982 Im 6'4" Shaun is 5'5".. Darin. Thanks for watching

[@RebelForged]

I think you guys did a great job and its perfect for people that don't want to spend a ton of money...great job