Build this SIM LAB GT1 style 8020 sim cockpit and save 40%

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In this video, we've updated our 8020 sim cockpit build design inspired by SIM LAB's current-gen GT1 sim cockpit. Can we do it and can we do it cheaper? Watch the video and find out!

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SIM LAB GT1 cockpit
Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2
Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Pro
Heusinkveld Handbrake
Aiologs Seq shifter
Derek Speare Designs P1 button box
Fanatec Clubsport Formula rim (USB converted)
Ascher button plate

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[toddmcdonough]

In America we have a steel product called SuperStrut. Its not as pretty as 8020 aluminum but it is similar to work with. Its available at local hardware stores like Lowes or Home Depot. To give you an example of price: A 10' (3 meter) bar of 1-5/8" square tubing is $18.57. I'm building a rig to hold my Fanatec CSL Elite kit/ with H-shifter, Jegs 70200 seat, and 49" 4k tv. My total cost is around $150 for the rig and $45 for the seat (still tweaking the design). That CAD program you are using is real slick. I'm stuck using tinker CAD on a Chromebook. My operation is a truly low budget.
For angle adjustment of the wheel, if you decided you want it, you can use the slotted hole brackets on the sides of your wheel mount extensions. Cheers and good luck building.

[HughBarrow]

Great video! I ordered the parts in your spreadsheet from a US supplier today and am excited to build it!

[lucaa]

Thanks for sharing your plans. I'm new to sim racing and have been looking for an affordable setup that I can add to in the future. This is just what I was looking for. Keep up the great work! liked and subbed.

[mrjivester]

Thank you for the detailed video. This will help on my future DIY cockpit, I currently did a DIY wood sim racing cockpit and it is the best upgrade I have done for my sim racing experience.

[lllJameslll]

Great vid. I took a look at premade ones online and had already come to the conclusion if i decide to get one id build myself. You just went and made that task much easier if i decide to build so thank for this.

[kevinstringer]

Great video I know what rig I’m going for now. Just thought I’d mention it would be it would be easy enough to be able to change the steering wheel angle. All you would have to do is modify the bolt holes on the 90 degree brackets.

[FINWombat]

I just decided to see what it would cost me to build this rig setup, with all the exact pieces and fasteners, and the price difference with freight fees comes so close to the price of simlabs version, that i couldn't justify going the DIY way.

And thats the thing, unless you have a 8020 supplier nearby and you can get reasonable freight prices or even pick up its probably cheaper and then i could see it. But i also can appreciate the designwork Simlab has put to the rig in the first place so I prefer to support the company instead, pay a little extra for essentially the same product. This way I support as many jobs as possible in the line of production.

[machonugget]

thanks for this, looking to build exactly this and you have shown everything i need, thanks so much, liked/subbed GJ

[bassamtravel]

Any new update on building a new SIM Rig . Great video smashed that like thanks

[TheDownHillerKiller]

Huge thanks for posting this video, i was on the verge of ordering a P1 but I think I'll just build one of these instead and put the money saved into building 4 SFX-100 actuators ;-)

[ronin_gthayc]

After coming a cross a link to the aluminium profile company I decided to finally have ago at building my own rig for my needs and I was all in for 203 pounds(that's with p+p)hoping to have it delivered this week .

[jonneymendoza]

This is awesome i never knew you could just order the parts yourself and build it yourself? Is it pretty straightforward in building this ? Or did you follow the original sim lab instructions?

[andrean-rakka]

I really gonna go with this setup, it's too bad there's no update on this rig.

[olliemillroy]

Hey! Love this. Going to give it a go. Please may you recommend parts to order to add a single monitor mount to the frame, rather than a floor standing monitor stand?

[notout]

Hi, great video but 5 years old. I am looking into sim rigs right now (like a lot of people) and would really like to know if this is still going to be more cost effective than buying off the shelf?

[notmeiko]

Do I need any tipe of machninig for M8 screws?

[MRDEEGAMING]

gt1 evo user here looking to add and make mine better

[mikebryant]

Excellent Video! Bro, i tried to build up a triple monitor stand. but the connector matirals doesn't match

[ranakirti]

Hi,

Trying to save space here to then place a independent 3 monitor stand on the outside of the base.

1. If we place the vertical 40x120 on top of the base 40x80, would the rig be still as STURDY/STABLE as your design? or will be be less stable? Any particular reason you kept the vertical on the outside instead of on top?

2. If we go with the 40x120 on top of 40x80 option would you recommend to reduce height from 790mm to 710mm or to still keep it 790mm?

Thanks and waiting for your reply as im ready to place order.

Thanks a ton 😊🙏💐

[TheStobe]

What kind of seat goes with this? Can you put most seats on it and adjust them? Does the design have any of those quick tightening parts so you can easily move pedals and seat around?