Adding springs on my Sim Rig - So great, why no one does it???

It's done by someone that actually speak English and knows how to do editing. Haha!

Hey everyone, trying my best to come up with some explanations as to how and why you want to add some springs under your sim rig.

Here are some guys that does it a lot better than I :

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The spring I use ( Amazon ) :

00:00 Short Version
00:50 Why I did it
01:30 The setup
02:20 Finding the springs
04:00 What it does
05:50 Conclusion
07:00 Please comment!
07:30 Me Driving

[vsm]

$60 for a spring is a horrible rip-off. vibration isolators of similar strength (used for air conditioners and big fans) cost a few bucks per piece, so you're looking at no more than $20-30 for a set of 4

[Leynad]

I've a springloaded rig since years to isolate the Buttkickers from neighbors. I've bought the pressure-springs for about 4 bucks each at a spring-factory in Germany and 3D-printed two cups for each. One is attached to the aluminium-profile, one on the ground and the spring is just squeezed in between. Very simple and cheap solution. The springs (length 50 mm, width 40 mm, strength 55 N/mm) are quite stiff and doesn't need further stabilizers.

[williamsaloka]

I built a totaly enclosed rig many years ago(Gran T. on PS1) Was really cool for that time. Even had a vibration-unit(Intensor) behind the seat. I almost suspended the seat with springs but didn't. I guess I should have.

[stedz]

I'm looking into this and I got a similar price from a different manufacturer. They show adjustment to adjust the springs pretty tight for maximum vibration containment. Their shop is called fixing smith. I'm early days I'm my research but it might be worth looking into tightening the springs. Nice setup btw

[thomasvanlanen]

For those looking for a even cheaper option! I got my sim rig on a plywood sheet with 4 of those air wedges under the corners, cost..€10!

[klikklak]

Thats smart might do rhis in the future cant afford a butt kicker yet just getting my rig soon

[ji]

Hi, i have question. If i use 4 of Dayton BST 300watt version, can i use 2 of 300w×2 channel amplifiers or do i have to use 1 amplifier that has 300w by 4 channel. Im not sure if 2 amplifiers can be use for this tactile racing setup.

[johnwalshaw]

I see you've been live-streaming and was cool tuning in a few days ago. I was going to drop a comment but was not possible on the livestream.

[a-ztube]

Amazing that's the same I'll had in my mind but i wasn't too direct mount it to my playseat challenge 😉👍

[bit-eki]

I wish there was a cheaper alternative, Ive found a 265lbs but i dont know if that will take the weight of the rig and myself. thankyou for the video

[farfarad]

which aura bass shaker do you use? i have 4 sinutec bs 250 shakers with fosi audio zk1002d mini amplifier. Are they strong enough for the movement??

[bit-eki]

i now have my rig on springs and its made such a difference to the experience so thank you so much. i had a long winded idea to do with springs and a diy arduino motor for motion. i wanted to know your thoughts on the idea.
if you had more spacings in the springs and you incorporated a motor to pull one end of the rig down, even if its just 10mm to give the sensation of the front of the car lifting up as you accelerate? i use vr and probably to slightest movement will feel a lot move when your in vr. i was litarally thinking of a pully on a sub frame. do you think its worth a try as i already have half to parts i would need

[leomatis_]

Did you 3d print the mounts for the springs?

[dborup]

Awesome video, and great “hack”
Did you get the last 2 ?

[graeme]

Any concerns with the stability? Looking to use the Easyflex ones on my 8020 rig for isolation

[JasonNosajasoNosaj]

$50 option is bike inner tube on plywood

[SUBLIMEO]

Would love to see this done on something like the RS1 diy sim rig build. Wondering how effective those springs would be on a rig that’s made solely out of wood.

[AmrAlhabarneh]

My thinking is 4 Dayton 50watt and 4 Adjustable air shocks 165mm!!

[phamoz]

Are you using a headset for audio and the buttkicker for effects? If do how sre you doing that?

[mrmadunit]

it could be a thing if not WOBBLY lol im off to try im intruiged LIGHT DUTY INDUSTRIAL VALVSPRINGS 40/50 mm diam cheap as chips and stainless