Good review fella, think i might invest in one of these. Space is at a premium at the moment (6month old baby lol!!!). For my budget, they should fit the bill.
Thanks for the fantastic honest review, you've helped me make up my mind that this seat is the one for me. I've just bought a TX servo and progressive pedals, and on it way is the Thrustmaster TX SW sparco wheel 😁. Can't wait to put it all together and get racing. Thanks again keep up the great content.
Hi, how the playseat challenge works with thrustmaster ts-xw? I have ordered that wheel and i am thinking about this chair. It is stable? Any positives and negatives? Thank you!
great video. You present it well and i have the playseat challenge. What i immediately thought was outstanding, is the lower back support. It sits real nice. My concerns would be for tall people. it will get less stable the longer you make the rig. Got a cheapass 458 on this rig. But I ordered T500 and T300 with the 3 pedal set to test on this rig (and ordered the f1 addon). Kind of hoping that T500 wont break it. We will see how that goes. I think if you live with a woman or you live with other people in a house, its perfect. If my Gf would move in, she wouldnt want a huge rig in the house. Keep up the good work:)
Great Playseat Challenge review. I ended up getting a Fanatec Wheel Stand similar to a Wheel Stand Pro. I wanted the Challenge but it was $250 compared to the $80 Fanatec wheel stand on eBay. It's nice being able to quickly fold up my Sim gear and move it to a corner when company arrives.
I just got it, great chair. Set up with a Thrustmaster t300 RS GT and the Thrustmaster shifter. I'm surprised at how easy it was to set up and my kid is having a blast with some Dirt Rally. It's a bit snug for a big Irish bear like me but it's great for the kid. I might try letting out those side straps a little to see if it will fit me better
Thanks for the review, it would also be nice to see the part that broke, I was mainly interested in your review as I have one of these seats on transit and I was just wondering whether the wheel assembly is as flimsy as it looks, probably not
it's the holes on the seatback, when I show the seat zoomed in in the size you sit on, you can see fabric pulled through, that plastic ring broke, I'm rough with my seat and it's held up really well.
Hey, thanks for you Review. I'm also interested in buying one of these. But i plan to still mount my wheel on my desk. Do you think this will fit height wise? I'm concerned about the seat being too low and the wheel+monitor too high.
This playseat looks very attractive :P I'm currently using a wheel stand pro but I'm thinking about buying the playseat evolution although it's a bit of a waste for my wheel stand pro as I will probably never use it again... Do you think it's worth it? Thanks :)
Im an average sized guy and 160 pounds, when i sit on this thing the steering wheel is way too close to my body. so i wanted to lean back more, as i prefere the f1 seating position most anyways. But when i did that it always collapsed when i sat on it! i think because the velcro is too short and there is not enough friction.. Do you have any suggestions to fix this?
I'm 6ft tall 230 lbs I had no such issue, I no longer have this seat but my good friend has one that's a bit taller and heavier than me with no issues as well. There's a strap either missing or your not connecting. I would look over the user guide again and make sure you got everything
@@RTAMOTORSPORTS I just like to almost lie in the seat like in a F1 car, and i think for that the straps are simply too short. when i have it like i see on all the pix and videos it works perfecly.. maybe i will have to make some custom straps or chains or something ;-)
Did you ever get a review unit of Club sport pedals? Just wonder as I am trying to figure out if its possible to mount them in this and still easily store it away
Hi there, just notice you handbrake - I know that you have now a new one - but there is any video where can I see how did you make this blue budget one? Thanks in advance!
I think there is but essentially bwhat I did was , was get an analog flight stick, take the handle off and make my own handle, then fassen two RC car shocks so when I pull it I'm getting a hydrolic like sensation, and I mounted that in a wooden box.
This playseat isn't a chair you can use with a wheel stand, you can connect the wheel to the playseat so if you buy this you won't need your wheel stand pro anymore.
Two very different purposes, at the time I wanted the portability and like the seating style, but the evolution is more of a permanent rig. Hope that helps.
Michael Gomez Diaz I can say it would be possible you just probably going to have to get a little inventive on routing the velcro strap to hold it in place that or even wire ties
RTA MOTORSPORTS Thanks for the reply, this stand/rig os virtually my only option cause NYC life :/ i really want to upgrade to loadcell pedals specifically clubsports or csl lc, which would you recommend?
Michael Gomez Diaz honestly I haven't tried either one, I will soon reach out to fanatec to see if they want to send me a review unit. but I hear you I'm from New York myself except Long Island, I have a lot of family that still lives in the Bronx and Brooklyn how's the weather out there is been kind of crazy this winter!
Michael Gomez Diaz if you do decide to go with this rig look at my other video where I install the hand brake and shifter directly to the rig so you can get an idea on how you might customize it for yourself if you decide to go that route
hopefully they send you a unit, looking forward to that, im actually in the BX, weathers been what you'd expect 20's - 30's had some snow the other day
Good review fella, think i might invest in one of these. Space is at a premium at the moment (6month old baby lol!!!). For my budget, they should fit the bill.
Thanks for the fantastic honest review, you've helped me make up my mind that this seat is the one for me.
I've just bought a TX servo and progressive pedals, and on it way is the Thrustmaster TX SW sparco wheel 😁.
Can't wait to put it all together and get racing.
Thanks again keep up the great content.
Hi, how the playseat challenge works with thrustmaster ts-xw? I have ordered that wheel and i am thinking about this chair. It is stable? Any positives and negatives? Thank you!
great video. You present it well and i have the playseat challenge. What i immediately thought was outstanding, is the lower back support. It sits real nice. My concerns would be for tall people. it will get less stable the longer you make the rig. Got a cheapass 458 on this rig. But I ordered T500 and T300 with the 3 pedal set to test on this rig (and ordered the f1 addon). Kind of hoping that T500 wont break it. We will see how that goes. I think if you live with a woman or you live with other people in a house, its perfect. If my Gf would move in, she wouldnt want a huge rig in the house. Keep up the good work:)
Great Playseat Challenge review. I ended up getting a Fanatec Wheel Stand similar to a Wheel Stand Pro. I wanted the Challenge but it was $250 compared to the $80 Fanatec wheel stand on eBay. It's nice being able to quickly fold up my Sim gear and move it to a corner when company arrives.
awesome cool! it is great to have that option.
I just got it, great chair. Set up with a Thrustmaster t300 RS GT and the Thrustmaster shifter. I'm surprised at how easy it was to set up and my kid is having a blast with some Dirt Rally. It's a bit snug for a big Irish bear like me but it's great for the kid. I might try letting out those side straps a little to see if it will fit me better
Well ordered this seat, and the T-300RS GT. The wheel is on a prime sale for $200 on amazon right now.
So bought. GT Sport on a Pro with a 4KHDR and a PSVR. This fits right in.
Thanks for the review, it would also be nice to see the part that broke, I was mainly interested in your review as I have one of these seats on transit and I was just wondering whether the wheel assembly is as flimsy as it looks, probably not
it's the holes on the seatback, when I show the seat zoomed in in the size you sit on, you can see fabric pulled through, that plastic ring broke, I'm rough with my seat and it's held up really well.
you can see it at 02:51
Hey, thanks for you Review. I'm also interested in buying one of these. But i plan to still mount my wheel on my desk. Do you think this will fit height wise? I'm concerned about the seat being too low and the wheel+monitor too high.
Well, i had an Obutto R3V which i sold to get a Vive. Now im getting this, just to race in VR :)
Just bought one
This playseat looks very attractive :P I'm currently using a wheel stand pro but I'm thinking about buying the playseat evolution although it's a bit of a waste for my wheel stand pro as I will probably never use it again... Do you think it's worth it? Thanks :)
Im an average sized guy and 160 pounds, when i sit on this thing the steering wheel is way too close to my body. so i wanted to lean back more, as i prefere the f1 seating position most anyways. But when i did that it always collapsed when i sat on it! i think because the velcro is too short and there is not enough friction.. Do you have any suggestions to fix this?
I'm 6ft tall 230 lbs I had no such issue, I no longer have this seat but my good friend has one that's a bit taller and heavier than me with no issues as well. There's a strap either missing or your not connecting. I would look over the user guide again and make sure you got everything
@@RTAMOTORSPORTS I just like to almost lie in the seat like in a F1 car, and i think for that the straps are simply too short. when i have it like i see on all the pix and videos it works perfecly.. maybe i will have to make some custom straps or chains or something ;-)
Did you ever get a review unit of Club sport pedals? Just wonder as I am trying to figure out if its possible to mount them in this and still easily store it away
Mech0z no I didn't, very soon it seems we may ;)
Hi there, just notice you handbrake - I know that you have now a new one - but there is any video where can I see how did you make this blue budget one? Thanks in advance!
I think there is but essentially bwhat I did was , was get an analog flight stick, take the handle off and make my own handle, then fassen two RC car shocks so when I pull it I'm getting a hydrolic like sensation, and I mounted that in a wooden box.
I have I only think need it proper gear mount!but isaw people are using gps mount!
Dragon Spirit yeah I just ordered a few ram mounts to get rid of my large diy console
What if I have a 2 pedal set? Will it fit on the bars?
Hey do you have a transducer under that seat??? If so can you give me some info on it? Is it worth it?
I used cardboard on the pipe then clamped a buttkicker gamer 2. Worked really good especially with the sim vibe software!
@@RTAMOTORSPORTS u dont use any more? Thinking about buying one for my Challenger. Best regards
I have the wheelstand pro and i`m looking for a good chair. do you think this would work fine?
This playseat isn't a chair you can use with a wheel stand, you can connect the wheel to the playseat so if you buy this you won't need your wheel stand pro anymore.
Playseat chalenge or playseat evolution?
Two very different purposes, at the time I wanted the portability and like the seating style, but the evolution is more of a permanent rig. Hope that helps.
Where or how did you mount the TH8a?
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RTA MOTORSPORTS hey Crash, another great long term review. Sent you a pm via your youtube channel.
Tomas Artica already replied ;)
I'm getting wheel stand pro and for the seat, well.. its a camping chair :P
Hello! how is the stability on full FFB? greetz from Germany!
luki46 it was fine with this wheel base maybe a little bit of motion in the most craziness of situation but nothing to bad.
thank you!
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does this fit short guys at 160cm?
On their site it says it can accommodate a person from 120 cm to 220 cm
@@RTAMOTORSPORTSThanks, I'm just concerned if the wheel will be a bit far
You think I could mount Clubsport pedals on this? V3's
Michael Gomez Diaz I can say it would be possible you just probably going to have to get a little inventive on routing the velcro strap to hold it in place that or even wire ties
RTA MOTORSPORTS Thanks for the reply, this stand/rig os virtually my only option cause NYC life :/ i really want to upgrade to loadcell pedals specifically clubsports or csl lc, which would you recommend?
Michael Gomez Diaz honestly I haven't tried either one, I will soon reach out to fanatec to see if they want to send me a review unit. but I hear you I'm from New York myself except Long Island, I have a lot of family that still lives in the Bronx and Brooklyn how's the weather out there is been kind of crazy this winter!
Michael Gomez Diaz if you do decide to go with this rig look at my other video where I install the hand brake and shifter directly to the rig so you can get an idea on how you might customize it for yourself if you decide to go that route
hopefully they send you a unit, looking forward to that, im actually in the BX, weathers been what you'd expect 20's - 30's had some snow the other day
i'm around 165cm
can i use it?
An answer would be nice
Pietro Lombardi o yeah... I'm 182 cm and there is room for taller.
I know but i thougt i'm too small
Pietro Lombardi not at all!
Pietro Lombardi I have a friend who's 5'3'' uses mine
Ok thank you very much
Edit: I made a douchey comment to a good guy.
LMAO watch a newer video LMAO i think this is 4 years ago, one of my first reviews. Still learning
Sorry, that was a bit rude of me. I will definitely check them out
@@OkiDingo nah no harm!
RTA MOTORSPORTS - did you like that chair though??? Ok for casual use? I play F1 and GT Sport.
@@OkiDingo honestly i loved it! Got so much use out of it but! Thrustmaster tx/t300 or fanatec elite is as strong as i would go.
Alcantura is Italian fake suede. So calling it "real" 4 times is strange man. :) but anyway nice video.
lol I got you what I'm referring to is that Alcantara in itself is a branded item, so that its the real Alcantara product.
+RTA MOTORSPORTS Can you tell me were you got the button box/ Snifter/Handbrake holder
I made it :) I used wood to frame it and wrapped it in vinyl
How much did it cost to build your rig?