GT Omega ART Cockpit Flex Removal
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Here I show you how to remove the flex in your GT Omega ART Racing cockpit.
Parts List:
NOTE! Obviously the side brace length is for my seating position, you will need to measure yourself as you may well have your wheel deck higher or lower than I do.
Each side brace length, width and thickness 575x20x6mm
Side brace bolts x4 M8x55mm you will need four M8 nuts too.
Each piece of X brace length, width and thickness 480x12x6mm
X Brace bottom bolts x2 M8x25mm you will need two M8 nuts too.
X Brace top bolts x2 M8x25 or to go all the way through if using the monitor mount M8x55mm you will need two M8 nuts too.
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This needs to be a $15 - $20 option from the manufacturer. Cheap enough for the consumer to afford, expensive enough for the manufacturer to make a small profit.
True.
Or update the design to include it as standard
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GT omega now sell braces on their store for 34 quid :)
Hey Karl, great video of how to make this rig a more solid rig. I just got the new csl pedals with load cell and was using a wheel stand. I just ordered the art cockpit with the xl seat and used your discount code. Thanks for saving me 35 bucks. Im going to follow this video once I get my new rig and brace it just like you did. Now all I need is the fanatec wheel. I am all in for sim racing now and I partially blame you Karl. Sim racing is too much fun. Thanks for making such in depth videos. Cheers.
lol I'll happily take the blame mate it's ok!
Yeah that bracing makes a huge difference and is quite easy to do :)
I love how you have taken a budget rig and made it work better than its initial design. I have a desk setup, but have been considering a rig for my man cave. I am more partial to the round tubular metal rigs. But, You have me thinking about this style rig.
Thanks mate, a simple mod but super effective! I also like the look of tubular style cockpits.
Recently upgraded to a DD wheel and the increased force was making my ART jump all over the place. Remembered watching this video when I was first shopping for a cockpit. I added bars on the sides and it worked wonders. Going to add the cross bracing next, thanks a ton Karl!
what wheel base are you using
@@glynhall2858 Fanatec DD1
@@ShamanOfShaftNeverLost how much was it flexing before the added bars like was it usable or not at all
Definitely doing this now, had as CSL DD Pro for a few months now with no issues and now all of a sudden I'm getting the flew you've previously shown.
Easy mod to stiffen things up mate, well worth doing IMO.
@@KarlGosling It's mainly the side to side flex thats become an issue.
I was super worried about the wobble, but after this video you convinced me to pull the trigger. Not only did I get the discount from your link but it stacked with the Black Friday 10% off, cant complain!
Thanks from the west coast of the US! haha
That's excellent! 😃
Great video, thanks for this easy fix, I just got through setting up the ART and will receive the wheel and peddles today, I made a venture out into my wood shop being a wood working and found some strips of walnut will that will work nicely for those braces, being it's a hard wood they should be hardy enough to do the job.
One other thing that I did was to add Johnson Paste Wax to the table rails to help them slide up and down better. JPW is a great lubricant and will last forever without any mess. I just dipped my finger down into the can and wiped it around inside of the upright tubes and used a paper towel to wipe it on all sides of both rails and it slides up and down nicely no binding.
Update, I have a short stature so I found that leaving the wheel mount down inside of the rails at it's lowest position fit myself nicely, By doing so there's no wobble up and down but side to side there is, so it looks like I may only need support for side to side movement.
I know i came late but your videos just convinced me to buy the ART cockpit. Great videos the ones you do. Just liked and followed. Too bad prices went up in these two years.
Actually for the side to side movement elimination at the bottom of the upright tubes for the monitor mount these tubes are directly over top of the bottom horizontal tube that ties the two sides together.
You can use 4 flat "L" braces to tie these uprights on both the front side and rear side of the horizontal crosstube which will eliminate all of the side to side flex in the wheel stand uprights as it basically ties these parts together as one solid assembly rather than the stock assembly which only uses a single bolt on the outside of the horizontal lower bar acting as the anchor.
Really simple, only cost a few dollars to buy the brackets and drill a few holes to mount with sheet metal screws and eliminates the play inherent to the original assembly. If you just look at the design it is really easy to see how this is such a good addition even if you still want to do the X crossbar addition higher up as well.
Yeah but since you drill holes in it if anything happens your warranty would be void
Great tip! Any thoughts on how to improve the rotational motion without the two vertical bars?
Hey Karl,
Thanks for all the clear reviews, been looking for an entry level cockpit to get started with sim racing for a while now and there is so much to choose from, it's nuts...
Settled on the GT Omega ART
Cheers and keep up the good work!
Enjoy mate!
ive got a art aswell, alot of flex when using a csl dd 8nm and the shifter / handbrake mount is just awul, i reinforced it all with square tubing inside of another so its still adjustable works like a charm now
Cargo Lashing Strap Belt
adjustable and cheap.
BUY 5 PIECEs
No drilling needed.
Works like a charm.
Nice easily solution for the non DIYer! :)
Have just ordered a GTOmega ART XL. Will definitely do this! Looks like a pretty simple mod!
Well worth it mate1
The cross bars are a good idea! You could also use a plate wide enough for 4 bolt holes. Then you could probably mount more things to it.
I really enjoy watching your videos. You always explain things perfectly. Well done!
Thanks mate! :)
Great videos man! Love how you explain everything. Would love to see more gameplay sometime!
Thanks Ben, I will get something up at some point :)
Hello Karl I can honestly say thank you for the information on your video as I have the art cockpit and did have a thrustmaster tx then upgraded to a simagic alpha with your ideas for the braces it's fine for even the simagic great helpful video 👍
Hey bud could you link to the exact steel you bought please? Also did you buy them red or spray them yourself as it looks great 👍🏻👍🏻
Really helpful reviews man - new to sim racing and rigs and your explanations are so clear. Much appreciated.
Glad you like them!
Thanks bro great reviews just ordered and got £9 off thanks to you! Sold out of seats and gear mount atm so might get a seat from the scrapyard.
Hope you enjoy it mate! Yeah stock of anything is a nightmare right now.
For anyone watching this GT Omega released a reinforcement similar to what Karl made, it bolts on the monitor bars as well. I ordered it to see if it really helps with the slight wobble and flex the stand has
I have those here right now ready to review! :D
@@KarlGoslinglink please
have you reviewed this yet?@@KarlGosling
Is it a separate purchase or sold with the cockpit?
Ordered my ART cockpit a few days ago, (used your code) . thanks for this DIY excited to get this done to mine and thanks for all your vids
Hope you enjoy it!
dude btw i have a G920 now with the shifter its amazing ive learned how to drift in FH4 and set it up for roblox and beamng drive im getting asseto corsa and carx drift racing online and more games for xmas this year i cant wait :D
Good man! :)
nice! if you enjoy Forza and beamng, I think you'll like Assetto Corsa
It’s does take a Dd pro at full force 8nm and full resistance and it’s still super solid !
Excellent!
hey Karl! love the vids man! I just bought the new fanatec dd pro gt and this exact rig to go with it, based on your reviews!! they should be delivered this week and im beyond stoked! i started with a G29 and an amazon wheel stand, sold that, and now im in $1500 deep, so yes, this hobby, is a very slippery slope hahaha. Im very handy like you, and ill be doing these upgrades to the rig as soon as it arrives. Cheers from Atlanta Georgia! thanks for the vids and keep up the good work!
Ah nice Mike! Yeah this little mod make a huge difference, well worth doing, enjoy your new setup! :)
@@KarlGosling i will and thank you for the help! i definetely owe you a pint haha hope to see you on the track someday!
@@brandonlvns100 Hey, maybe post a reply up about how it's working with the DD if you don't mind. Cheers!
@@donaldlaury7193 well I’ve had the completed rig for about 2 weeks now and it’s incredible! The 5nm power pack is the perfect amount of feedback for me. I will be getting the load cell brake pedal and the csr Xbox wheel soon so I can play on ps5, series x, and pc. Absolutely no complaints though and once you go direct drive, you never go back. I also built a heavy duty platform with 5 inch caster wheels for the gt omega art because my tv is above my fire place so I needed it up off the ground a bit and having the mobility is awesome. My place isn’t enormous so being able to wheel it into my laundry room and get it out of the way is crucial. But anytime someone comes over and sees the rig, it’s the first thing they wanna do haha it’s fun for hours.
Thanks for the reviews. I used your discount code to grab me a rig to go along with my fanatec elite setup. Cant wait for it to get here
Hope you enjoy it!
They should implement these in the package, can't cost much, don't weigh much but add so much stability, great solution. I would want black ones though.
Thats a good idea! I went red to match my seat (RS6) at the time.
Great video, I’ve got my ART rig and fanatec CSL DD coming very soon in the post, I’ll be sure to get some flat bar and so this mod asap!
Yes mate do it!
I have a replica of this rig with a csl dd 8nm and I love it. Racing now a year on it, but it is flexing allot. Just put some bike straps on it to test it out. In the future I will buy the support bars, single screen mount and make a cross bar.
The straps are a temporary thing because I noticed it puts allot of stress on the rig. Also the straps are in a cross in between my legs, it's hard to get in and out.
13:33 With those massive muscles you've got I got really scared at this part thinking the steering wheel was gonna explode in a million pieces! I was shouting "Don't break it!"
lol!
Great vid!
Can you still move the position of the wheel using the thumbscrews with those red bars?
Great stuff mate! The red looks sweet. I used a 500 mm table leg on my PlaySeat evo and it made a massive difference.
Yeah I thought the red worked well too :)
@@KarlGosling where did you buy the red steel from Karl? Thanks
@@Paulwhittall37 I’m looking for them as well can’t find
I was able to over tighten my brace without squeezing the pipe by putting a larger washer on.
What size TV do you have on that ART monitor mount ? The documentation says up to 42" - I have a 43" and wonder if that would fit alright ?
This is a 50" Plasma so weighs a tonne and the stand is fine.
Hi Karl, thanks for the videos on the Art rig, helped me make the decision to buy one. Like you I’ll be getting the monitor mount and going slightly over spec - I’m mounting a 55” Samsung Qled to it, so I plan to replace the vertical bars with longer sections. Do you happen to know what size the vertical square sections are that make up the monitor mount? Thanks, Dave
Sorry Dave I don't mate, my ART was moved on a while back now.
Just ordered the fanatec DD 8NM base. Do you know if the wheel plate has the proper mounting holes for fanatec or should I be prepared to drill some holes?
I think it is pre drilled for the Fanatec bolt pattern yes.
Great video. After racing since 1997 in PlayStation i recently upgraded from a table and built a wooden rig under two hours including purchase of materials and assembly. After testing on ACC and GT Sport i found the rig to be very stable. It's not entirely completed as i intend to build a pedal box to mount the pedals similar to a real car for more immersion.
Nice work!
@@KarlGosling I posted a video on my channel of gameplay GT Sport time trial at Tsukuba with improvement after the brake pedal mod on g29. I was able to measure the brake input on Dirt Rally 2.0 which showed 75% brake application after the Modification. I'll probably post a short vid on that as well. For comparison on Dirt Rally I competed two stages on World Series out of three and was able to massively improve performance over my friend after the pedal mod so it made a difference and I'm now better able to trail brake with the g29 evidence with my latest GT Sport video with gr3 Viper at Spa Fia Nations race against faster opposition where i qualified 11th and finished P6. with a one stop strategy. Finally able to tire save on G29. Massive thanks for the cheap brake modification tip.
Do you have another link to the braces please or what you searched for on eBay? The link you've posted isn't working for me. Thanks 👍🏻
Nice! Looks like this should work with the classic stand as well.
Yes it should!
Looking to buy a rig and peripherals so I'm finding these videos very useful. Still trying to decide 😎. Thanks again mate 👍🏻. Liked and subscribed.
Same here. I already bought wheel n peddles. Just need to buy chair and frame. I’m probably gonna buy the Sr6 seat setup from the Omega website. I’m probably gonna buy it tomorrow, after I call them . Itching to use my first ever racing wheel 😁
No problem 👍
I was looking at the Thrustmaster TS-PC wheel and T-LCM pedals but everything seems to be unavailable. I’ve looked at countless rigs but nothing jumps out. I wanted to try my VR headset in a racing game but looks like I’ll be waiting a while! Good luck with your setup 👍🏻
have you considered the Logitech g29 wheel and peddle set? If so, it’s on Amazon U.K. usually £300 but reduced to £215 right now. I bought a set but I’m not setting it up until I get my racing seat and from for GtOmega website. Whatever you decide, hope it goes well. I actually didn’t look at loads of rigs, as I find it hard to decide. I’ve never owned a racing wheel setup, so I’m sure I’ll be happy with what I’m buying from GtOmega store.
I’ve owned a rig before and I paired it with a Fanatec Forza CSR wheel and elite pedals (which had a load cell). I found the rig uncomfortable and ironically I was slower in Forza with a wheel versus a joypad. It’s the old Thrustmaster vs Fanatec debate. I’d like to try before I buy but that’s not possible. I don’t think the Logitech offering would be bad, but I’ve owned the Fanatec in the past so I’m looking for something premium. I’ll keep researching and see where it takes me.
Really enjoying your videos, and thanks for the GT Omega promo code! I already have this rig and planning to upgrade to Logitech G Pro (DD with 11nm force). Do you think it will hold up with this mod?
It will work but something more solid like the Prime Lite would be better.
@@KarlGosling That seems like a great upgrade after getting the Logitech G Pro. Thank you!
What is the kind of bracing you used? What would i search to find it?? Love your videos mate!!
Try searching for 6mm steel bar or similar, thanks mate! :)
While I don't have a GT Omega cockpit, your improvements helped me realize that my wheel stand wants side-to-side bracing;
thanks for championing budget sim racing!
No problem, easy enough to do mate! :)
You can stop it crushing the box section by using large washers.
This is a great idea the way you braced this. Have you tried a direct drive wheel with it yet? I can't see how it would be a problem?
You have to be an engineer right? The terminology you use and your understanding of physics. How does the GT Omega Art compare to the GT Track from next level? Or a better comparison would be the GT Omega Prime vs the GT Track.
Sort of, I am a technical guy but not specifically an engineer.
GT Track and ART are similar, Prime blows both away.
Hi Karl, thanks for the video. I'm having some trouble finding "metal bracing" similar to yours. Any suggestions on what to search for? Thanks!
Hey Karl I know its really late but how did you raise the front of your pedal plate? it'd be great if I can diy it :D
I just made a couple of riser brackets mate from 3mm steel.
@@KarlGosling ahh thanks!, i've always wanted to have them sit higher no movement from that at all?
great review, just bought this and its great that I will be able to lock it down!
Makes a big difference mate! 🙂
another excellent modification there karl,my rig is almost a mirror image of this set up,apart from the moving device ,i have all other mods the same,and i will now add this strenghtning mod also,i have the wind and four trancducers fitted.cheers karl.
Makes a big difference mate!
Just did this, could only get 5mm thick steel from my local hardware store rather than 6mm but it has made a huge difference. I race in VR so i can't see a difference but the wheel definitely feels like its got an extra nm or so now those forces aren't just being lost in flex. Great idea.
Great to hear mate!
Thanks for this . Have a acuforce dd on the way and hopefully i won't have to upgrade the rig too . Cheers mate.
Hi, how is the rig coping under the strain of a direct drive? I'm hoping to upgrade to one myself
@@TheSteleaf it is not too bad to be honest, very little flex . Untill i upgrade to an 8020 rig i am more than happy with it. Hope it helps. Cheers buddy.
@@remusracingro3884 I shall give it a go thanks, reluctant to go 8020 having spent so much on every rig accessory
I am considering purchasing the Omega ART cockpit and doing the flex removal mods you are talking about. In your opinion, do you think it would support a DD wheel with these modifications? Nice videos BTW, super informative
Yes it will work but it still won't be a solid as something like the GT Omega Prime (or any other full size ally profile cockpit).
@@KarlGosling awesome, thanks for the info. Currently running CSW 2.5 but thinking of going either DD1 or simucube 2 Pro in the future. I picked this rig because it splits apart and I can store it in the closet when not in use for a while, unless there is another rig you can suggest like that. thanks for the info
@@elliotlevine8792 I used it with CSL DD w/ boost kit (8 Nm) and now a Simagic Alpha Mini (10-13 Nm) without any issues. It might flex when you crash into a wall at 250 kph but at that point it just adds to the realism
@@fazlee712was that with the braces Karl mentions or left stock?
@@racdude01 I didnt add any bracing to it, though I did add a couple of small pieces of flat metal to raise the rear of the pedals up. If anything, that makes it less stiff because the pedal plate is no longer between the sides of the rig (it's "floating")
Any advice for removing flex on the pedal plate? Mine has quite a bit of movement now that I'm using CSL Load cells
I never really noticed any flex using my Fanatec V3's, but adding a thick "base plate" like you see as an option with high end pedals would work.
I've been looking on the GT Omega website, as I am interested in buying this rig. It looks like they now offer a support system add on using these mounting holes, so it appears they are aware of this issue. The part is currently priced at £31.46 for the pair of supports.
But no stock.
Yes I covered these in my recent review of the ART mate.
Yeah I watched that video recently. Hopefully they will come back in stock soon as I would like to get this rig with the supports. I think I will use your idea for the horizontal cross bracing as that seems like a useful improvement.@@KarlGosling
Thank you for this review! Do you know if the ART cockpit is so different from the classic wheel stand with rear seat frame?
It's more solid and can take a monitor/tv mount addon amongst other things.
This is a good example of how to solve the biggest problem with good thinking DIY. But I'm searching for a way to reinforce pedal tray for this cockpit. I'm upgrading my pedals to Sprints and I know there will be a lot of flex if I don't do something.
You know those adjustment bolts used on child gates that allow you too fit them in varying widths of gap? yeah, i used two of those for my Art pedal plates, they were perfect, no flex at all 👍
@@PistonBrokeGaming I don't understand what you did. What adjustment bolts? Can you point me in a right direction? What should I google?
Great Video. Do you think its worth spending the extra £100 or so on the titan over the ART with these mods. I plan on moving to a Moza R9 down the line, and the other half is not sold on the aluminium profile look.
The titan is still more solid, byt he ART is more adjustable.
@@KarlGosling Thanks for the help on this, your videos are some of the best I have seen for honest race sim equipment reviews. Went for the TITAN in the end with your discount!
This worked great for me, new sub! :)
Big difference isn't there! :D
Only other thing I would of recommended was adding some washers behind the bolts and nuts as it would help stop crushing the box section.
Very true, spread the load!
Hey, nice review.
Unfortunately the ebay link is not working anymore, where is the best place to take them bars from? I am in the UK. Thanks in advance
I'm coming back to this video again. Is the Ebay link supposed to take me to a parts list? Or nah?
I was hoping to get the Titan, but sees to be out of stock. Do you think, with this mod, the Art would be stable enough for a Fanatec CSL Elite wheel base and loadcell break pedal? I appreciate your time, love the channel!
Most definitely! I run a TS-PC and Fanatec V3's!
@@KarlGosling Sounds great Karl, thank you! I'll be sure to use the link you set up for us when I order the rig. I appreciate the discount! 👊
I got at Art cockpit and a TS-PC already, and I just have to do this mod! Excellent video! Can you provide links to the specific products you bought on Ebay for the braces? I cant seem to find something similar.
I can't mate no, it's just lengths of steel as per my measurements.
hello karl, great video! sorry if you've had this question before but where did you get that seatbelt/harness?
eBay mate, it's just a real harness.
Great video. I just watched this as I have flex issues with my X Rocker wheel stand. Your mods canbe used on my rig. Can I ask what the black ducting is used for as that looks great.
Thats my wind sim kit from Sim Racing Studio (there's a discounted link in the description if you're interested in adding it to your rig!).
@@KarlGosling hi Karl. Just bought my first cockpit thanks to your reviews. Any idea what those red bars are called and where I can get them? Thanks
very informative video man! really enjoy your videos even though i have a different rig, would love to see some gameplay or even live streams?
What rig do you have mate? I will do at some point, a few people have asked :)
Thanks for the info mate. Braced mine today and what a difference.
Really stiffens it up doesn't it! :)
@@KarlGosling Cor don’t it :) trying to get a butt kicker mount. I’m only running a console so is it best to throw it under the seat ?
Good vid there mate, I've just ordered my rig and I'll get straight on this
Well worth doing mate.
Hi Karl, have you got a video on how to mount the wind kit onto the rig that you have mounted on the rig in this video? Cheers looks fantastic.
I haven't mate, it was a DIY job and I don't have this any more sorry.
@@KarlGosling no worries mate! Looks too notch though!
Hello Karl, was wondering, is this the only way that the ART is viable? I want to get the ART and the monitor bracket but I am no good at things like this, hopefully you see this. Thank you in advance
It's still fine for the price without the bracing, just a lot more sturdy with!
Hi Karl, i know this is very late to the party but i was hoping if you might have had a chance to put DD wheel on this braced rig, if so how did the stability hold up?
I don't have the rig anymore mate sorry.
Thank you very much. Can I ask, how did you mount your V3 pedals? I bought an ART last week but am struggling to get my pedals mounted and keeping them still.
I'd have to check but I think only two bolts lined up with the pre-drilled slots so I then used two cable ties at the other end, once done up tight they do not move at all, the rubber feet really help a lot too.
@@KarlGosling Fantastic, thank you
I know you've sold this one I think but can you remember if you could directly bolt Heusinkveld pedals to the plate or should I get the mounting plate from Heusinkveld
I can't remember mate sorry, but I think the plate would make it more solid regardless.
@@KarlGosling I did. I appreciate your videos a lot man, have helped guide me on a good direction. I've used your codes several times now as well lol
With these modifications and a few other tweaks I have in mind, do you think this type of rig can handle the Fanatec CSL DD?
Easily! :)
How about without the mods?
Brilliant solution. Thanks for listing the parts.
No problem 👍
Anyone in the US know where to easily find these parts for the mod? The link in the description doesn't redirect to anything specific.
Karl, on a laminate floor, if you had to choose between the GT mat or casters, which would you go for please? My rig is sure to damage my floor, unless I choose one or other ;-) cheers
Soz, just remembering your piece about the casters in Art Rig 2020 vid. Will opt for mat with your discount code :)
Castors would also be fine for the floor but as you remember mine have bent.
Hi Karl, the link for the parts only takes you to EBAY and not the actual parts, I’ve no idea where to look?
Sorry mate the link is just a courtesy shortcut to get you to ebay, depending on your individual setup (wheel deck height and monitor stand) you'll need different length steel to make the side braces and different length bolts for the cross brace, so you just need to measure up and get what you need mate.
Do you know if they plan to release an updated version with the bracing fitted like you did
Not that I know of.
@@KarlGosling just ordered the art cockpit and saved some cash thanks to you cheers mate
I,d like a vid on how you manage your cables
Badly! lol They are just cable tied to the rig, that''s literally it mate.
Hi Karl, I’ve watched another review on the Art cockpit and they have said there is some flex between the seat half and the wheel / pedal half of the cockpit! (I.e when you push hard on brake pedal the middle section of the cockpit on the floor lifts up) have you noticed this or not due to your motion platform? Love the vids by the way!
I've never experienced this even before my motion platform, but I can see why you might, I think it might be because I'm on castors and the weight is distributed differently? Thanks mate! :)
Karl Gosling ah that’s a good shout! Something for me to consider then! Im currently in two minds to purchase the Art or the NLR F-GT...
I can confirm this is true. Lifts quite a lot. Now do I fit some flat bar steel along side or try the casters !!??
Thanks for making this video. Will be doing this to my ART at some point!
Good man! :)
Does the movement bother you?
Can anyone help with what to search for. Every bar I find is in ugly silver steel, Was looking for black. Links anyone ??
Excilent video very happy with the result I got!
Nice work!
wonder if GT Omega are looking at this as design revision for the Art v2 ;-)
Would be easy to implement.
Great content !! I love all your videos !Keep it up!!
Thanks so much!
I got one a few days ago and the guy who had it did these upgrades and sold it because he got a direct drive wheel and it would tip from side to side
So it would still tip side to side after these upgrades with a direct drive wheel? That's a bummer, because I have the Omega and am about to get a direct drive wheel.
Hey Karl, I can't find the side braces on ebay, would you mind giving a new link for them?
You have to make them mate, just measure up the length of steel you need and look for that on ebay.
this is genius! made me subscribe!
Just a fairly basic mod mate but thanks! :)
Is that monitor stand the one that comes with the caster wheels?
The monitor stand is bolted to the ART cockpit so is not free standing.
Thanks for this,, you've helped me make many decisions Karl!
Glad to help
what seat can be put on this can a secret lab chair fit on with the bottom removed ?????
Any normal car type seat that fits on runners, no idea about that mate isn't in an office chair?!
Thank you
does this fit through a door way on the caster wheels? minus the big ass monitor of course XD
lol Yes it does.
i did this after getting my simagic alpha mini and the only issue i have is the back of the unit hits the wheel deck
Any idea if this kit still available on eBay? Link doesn't seem to work anymore.
It's not a kit mate, you have to but the metal, cut, drill and paint it yourself.
@@KarlGosling ah ok thanks
do these fit a GT omega classic? also i think you should sell these. i dont have tools or avaliability to do it. i would pay for it to just bolt on
No mate, they bolt to the monitor mounts which the classic stand does not have.
@@KarlGosling oh okay, do you know if the rear end for the ART and the classic are the same or different?
Just wondering if its worth while buying a backend for the classic that can later be put on a ART front end if it can be made stronger
How come some people have flex movement with this set up and others say there’s no flex and it’s stable. Also, any1 know what the difference is between Art and Pro add Ons? They are the same but the pro version says pro on all add Ons and I’m confused as to what’s different?
Maye they have not used a strong enough wheel or played a game that requires fast frantic steering input to feel it.
The flex or wobble is very very obvious.
Pro is for the Pro cockpit and ART is for the ART cockpit, different fitment I imagine.
@@KarlGosling cheers but do you know if there’s any benefit in buying pro rig? Just more stable maybe? I just don’t want to buy wrong version. Oh, I own Logitech g29 wheel and peddles but not used it yet. Is it considered a powerful wheel?
What are the big plastic pipes for??
Fan air flow.
What did you use to cut through steel? Must have taken forever
Angle grinder so about 20 seconds! lol
@@KarlGosling did you just drill the holes ?
Another useful vid. Nice1 Karl. 🚗💨
No worries! :)