Just so everyone knows, The code "ACC20" for Exothermic is for the accessories on the flamethrower 🔥 so you can get 20 percent off all gear/accessories!
odd so i am assuming you dont mean tv/seat/wheel/wheelbase. shifter/peddles those alone are over 200$ easyyyyyyyy just for good quality. So i really wouldnt say built sim for under 200$ when in reality this entire set up is prob 1000$ minimum. even the tv alone you said is 400$. Even the metal alone in some parts of the country due to inflationw ould be close to 200$. However it looks good nice :)
I love how out of 99% of the TH-camrs I’ve been watching since I was a 10-11 years old Dan is one of the very few that has stayed true to himself. Love you dude! Keep it up!
@@XsnipxrmainXOh no he clickbaited, someone call the cops... Obviously the tools needed aren't included in the 200 bucks, he even joked about his 30k CNC in the video.
to be fair. you can get a simrig plan online for free. and just buy extruded aluminium profiles and build it yourself for about 200 dollars. maybe less even depending on where you get the aluminium profiles
I bet you could do this out of pvc and you would not need all that equipment and it would be lighter to move. Just glue and a bandsaw, you would be set.
Just built one out of wood today and it actually came out amazing. Cost me $30. Couldn’t be happier with the result. Yours is sick! One day I’ll learn to work with metal. You did a great job
I think wood is just fine. It's a cheap and easy to work with material that you know is gunna last for ever. If it's good enough for a house, it's perfect for a sim. Plus it probably smells good 🤣
@DOITWITHDAN what do you think of combining wood and metal? Like how you first had the tubing in the wood. You could use the wood to mount something like your pedals, amd then you could adjust them back and forth depending on preference or driver. The wood also keeps it stable below and you could make a locking mechanism so it stays in place. Set that up for the steering and future stick shifter. And one tubing may be enough since you can make the distance it can vary less. Stick shift could be made to only move like 6 inches.
Man, I've around since 2015 and this is probably my favorite video you have ever produced. Massive thank you I've been wanting to build one of these for a long time.
I love watching Dan work on all of his projects, mainly because he builds things that are feasible for most people to do, he’s not a multi million dollar company who just throws money at things, he works hard and smart and I’m glad to be along for for the ride. Keep it up man you truly are A REAL BOYYYYYYYY🤙🏻
@ 11:07 if you reverse the direction of rotation with hole saw for a second or two then switch it back, it wont bite the wood and try to rip your arm off.
Dan this is awesome and the rig came out great but I have to complain about the title of your video. The materials may have cost less than $200 but please don't forget to put a value on your skills and the time and tools necessary for a project like this. I'm a tradesman and I respect your work. Take care
Danni boi. I'm so proud of how far you've come. Just watching your progress for the last 5 years is honestly insane. You have literally taught yourself how to do so many things. It's incredible
There's people that go to school for 4+ years and learn all the theory and expensive softwares for engineering design, and yet they dont know how to actually make shit But then theres Dan that goes "I design my cuts on MS paint and send it to my plasma cutter" Fucking legend
I've never seen your videos before, but your sense of humor is the sole reason why I hit the subscribe button. I appreciate some self deprecating sense of humor.
I appreciate you so much for this video! Me and a buddy have been talking the last week about building them. No reason not to now. Been rockin with you for what’s gotta be close to 10 years now and I do have to say I really do appreciate your longer videos. This is a fine example as to why. ✊🏽
Heck yea man, let me know how it turns out! I also appreciate you letting me know about video length. Some people hate long format some people love it. I enjoy it personally
Bro your content is so entertaining and inspiring! I swear without the DIY influence I wouldn’t have done any of the bike rebuilds I’ve done for fun, I’m restoring an 85 bronco right now specifically just to make you proud, swear ;)
imma put this out there, if you do want to play trucking sims, and want the full experience, the SKRS shifter knob is amazing, it lets you shift all 18 gears of a big rig!
Nice video. Been Mig welding for over 20 years. Flux-core is your friend if you don't stock large amounts of argon. Welds just as nice. At least I can... There is more splatter. But hey, never needs gas.
I'm going to start with this, and then try to sick it onto a 3DOF motion platform later once I get my head around all the servo stuff. The DOF Reality rigs are actually cheaper than the DIY parts, but shipping one to me is like $2000! Getting way too deep into sim stuff from a real life motorsports background just equals loads of fun projects! Thanks for sharing your rig build Dan.
You searched for "Cheap racing sim build" and found a video that says you can do it for under $200? That seems like this is exactly what you need! But first, you need a $30,000 sheet metal plasma cutting machine...
Seriously tho I love the authenticity of you videos!!! Be real life! Not some BS person that's been"nipped and tucked" to suite the Karen's of today. Keep it up!!
I worked on a boat simulator with an engineering company who made the motion platform. Ever since then I thought it would be cool to make one myself. Still can't make one in my garage, but it doesn't mean I can't watch other people do it. Good job!
@@DOITWITHDAN From the hardware or software side? It wasn't a commercialized product yet so there was a lot of safety protocols and redundancies. Big stop button on the control console and inside the platform, grip tape where the person stood, big mast on the back of the seat to route the VR cords, things like that. Even with everything in place there were still glitches which could cause the system to freak out. From a maintenance standpoint, because of the design (which I can't discuss) there was relatively little maintenance itself. The system needed seals/filters replaced twice a year, bolts checked each run, bearings on the moving points regularly checked. I can't remember the entire FAT/SAT list but there was quite a bit to it. It was being built for a government client so had to be pretty robust and safe so your mileage would vary obviously. In short, I wouldn't want to be solely responsible for it if someone other than myself was on it. But it was a standing platform so different than a racing sim.
I got my seat from a Smart. Got it for 50EU at a car recycler. Car seats are made for frequent and prolonged use. A seat that resembles a race car is not even logical if you think about it. Other than that the structure looks really stable. Don't forget cable management ! These rigs require a lot of cabling to set it all up.
Awesome video man! This is a life saver in the machining aspect I greatly appreciate you sharing your dxf files so I can run them on my 5axis Flow water jet 🙌🏻
11:43 and that's why your drill came with both a side handle and extension. That drill could literally break your wrist without it on, looks like a D13VG.
Spent the past two weeks watching all things racing sim and this is the most interesting video. Thank you for documenting your process, I strangely also became interested in wielding? I ordered a Moza R9 DD, Moza H-shift, SRP Pedals etc. - and I've never been on a driving sim, I'm going to absolutely love it. To the powder coat video!
I know this is late, but I would love a workbench build video. Make yourself something dirty and cheap with pop up casting wheels so you can have it wherever you need, just a thought. As someone who worked on the ground for 2 years before I made myself a workbench, your back will thank you. And you can monetize the build video and make it pay for itself :D love the content dan.
Something to mention is the idea that putting another bracket for that expansion on the other side would be a good idea for if you ever decide to sell, since some people want to drive European cars and whatnot, even if you don't. I'm considering making something similar to this build, but I'd like to be able to fold it up or have it on rollers to accommodate my space needs. I will also definitely avoid that seat, might try a junkyard and see if there's anything worth using.
Damn I wish there was a company that sold something similar like what you made all the parts pre cut and bent just the need of welding it all together for a perfect fit on an individual needs
High octane burns slower, longer and cooler. Low octane lights off easier, that's why low octane causes pings and detonation when it lights early in a cylinder on it's own.
Not only was your video entertaining but you calling out The fact that you don't really need an introduction And also calling out youtubers with their super expensive equipment like CNC machines really hit me in the feels and earned you a subscribe as soon as I heard it!
Never seen any of your videos. 1 min in you’ve got a thumbs up and a sub lmao funny and informative I’m only just getting in to sims racing now at 32 only cause I need to keep this shit off the street. I’m a bad man behind the wheel and love speed and drifting. Now with kids I need to think of them and this is my way out. Cheers mate keep this shit rolling
Love seeing this kind of stuff. Of course, I started following you from way back when you were a frequent moto vlogger, but seeing just a normal dude build shit who's kind of just winging it, having fun, and not over stressing the details is super relatable and great entertainment!
i cannot beleive the arbor is in that hole saw still. you went from no eye protection to a mask then the hole saw ripped the drill out of your hands and threw it across the room. i'm glad you record this stuff the insurance company will want proof it was an accident and not suicide haha. love the hookup for the price its the best bang for your buck, just my kinda deal. (btw run the hole saw in reverse til it breaks the surface of the board then forward)
I have a Fanatec DDR pro on a next level Racing wheel stand. Then I was going to but the Racing seat, but then I realized that the seat out of a Volkswagen Beetle that I made to fit my old Racing rig with a cheap wheel and a stand that I made out of wood is actually a great seat! Lol and don’t need to buy a $500 seat.
Just skipped through the video, so I'm sure I missed the explanation to this question. How did you "build it for under $200" when the wheelbase alone is almost $500 shipped?
Heads up, if you are looking for a sim rig seat on the cheap. Look no further than your local junkyard. Get an oil leather car seat for cheap and you'll be able to sit in your sim for more than 2 hours at a time :)
This is awesome! Especially considering you didn't use CAD! If you're interested in learning, Designspark Mechanical is a free CAD software that is pretty easy to learn + tons of DIY's on TH-cam for it. CAD + your plasma CNC and other tools really opens a whole world of making anything you want to.
Damn, Daniel! Used to watch all the motovlogs and hadn't checked you out much in the last few years. You've gotten good at building shit! Hope it's all going good
AH BILLY! Kick ass video, great work on the build was awesome to watch u create something so sick, cant wait to see it powder coated and the video editing was funny af XD. Have a good one bud.
I knew from the beginning that you were going to mess up the monitor placement. You want the monitor to be as close as possible so that when you adjust the field of view (FOV) in your racing app, you will have the most viewable real estate. So you should create an extension arm so that you can get the face of the monitor about even with the front edge of the wheel base motor (just behind the steering wheel with plenty of clearance). Also, it may not seem right but you will want the bottom edge of the screen to be below the top of the wheel (imagine it sitting on the wheel base shaft) such that the upper 1/3 or so of the steering wheel is between your eyes and the monitor. You may also need to make a new adjustable bracket for the front edge of the pedal deck so that you can raise the front edge so that the pedal play tilts away from you instead of toward you. You will find that sim pedals are often not designed with the same angle as real cars and so you would constantly be flexing you foot pointing up and straining your shin muscles unnecessarily. I would have also made the tilting part of the monitor bracket to have 2 mounting points instead of 1 for a more secure swivel position. Other than those 3 things, I generally liked how you designed it. The main issue with fabricated rigs is the lack of ability to add accessories in the future. That’s why the 8020 rigs are so popular. They are unlimited in what you can do with them. But again, this is an inexpensive compromise (if someone already owns a tube bender, welder, and plasma cutter (among many other uncommon tools) and has a large shop space to work in 😂).
Wow man, I used to watch your motovlogs a long time ago… now that I am into sim racing myself, I found this video, and absolutely loved it. I laughed out loud at the “superiority” music 😂
you have a really good taste in gear, the moza stuff is just about the best bang for the buck you can get. Do get yourself Assetto Corsa, its the most versatile sim out there a key costs one small starbucks order and ive sunk like 2000+ hours into it
low octane like 87 ignites at a lower pressure/temp than say 93, hence the reason you run higher octane in higher compression applications. In other words, 87 is easier to light and burn. Thats why you don't run high octane in a low compression engine. You want to run the lowest octane without detonation so you can a complete burn = power.
Impressed with the build, The only thing i would have changed for my preference would have been mounting the pedals to hang instead of floor mounted. But building for a future sale the adjustability probably was the better option.
This is super cool! The only thing I would've maybe changed would be to try and make it in a way where it could be broken down into smaller pieces that could all be bolted together so it could be moved easier. Like maybe make the TV tree a piece, each of the long front to back pieces separate runners, the steering wheel mount as a separate piece, and then the seat mount plate as a separate piece. I love how solid this would be all welded like this, but I feel like it would be a huge pain to move into a house. Plus it would probably make it a whole lot easier to powder coat the whole thing.
holesaws are mad dangerous if you drill too fast like that. just let the drill make grooves before you give it any pressure. and hold on for frig sakes you need those hands to race :)
Dan, start the hole saw in reverse (anticlockwise) at the start and when there is a grove switch to clockwise. Works great for gyprock as well to keep things cantered.
That's not bad to get an initial grove set, but his problem was too much feed, and not enough speed. He's keeping gentle on it, and when the teeth connect, all that torque is going back at him instead of cutting a chip. Needs to get on the trigger a little harder before pushing into the wood.
Hell yea man long time sub from like 2014. Haven't watched a video sense like 2016 stoked to see some sim racing content 👍 nice build and rig. Nice choice on moza
Great video as always. It’s such a blast to watch you work and do your thing, that’s why after all these years I still keep coming back to these video. Can’t wait for the next one.
Not bashing you brother but there is a $100 or $120 cockpit on Amazon that needed a fraction of the fabrication to make it fit you and make it sturdy for your direct drive my whole sim is based on it and was well worth the money. This is a lot of time and material but hey just like cars we all have our unique builds. Happy to see people getting into the hobby! We need to strengthen the community!
Just so everyone knows, The code "ACC20" for Exothermic is for the accessories on the flamethrower 🔥 so you can get 20 percent off all gear/accessories!
Came from the edit stream the other day. Told ya I’d still watch it
odd so i am assuming you dont mean tv/seat/wheel/wheelbase. shifter/peddles those alone are over 200$ easyyyyyyyy just for good quality. So i really wouldnt say built sim for under 200$ when in reality this entire set up is prob 1000$ minimum. even the tv alone you said is 400$. Even the metal alone in some parts of the country due to inflationw ould be close to 200$. However it looks good nice :)
not me replaying what popped on the screen just to see it's a plug
link for the flamethrower????
This is B's no way you can. Build this for under 200 the TV is 200 let alone the peddles the seat click ass bait
I love how out of 99% of the TH-camrs I’ve been watching since I was a 10-11 years old Dan is one of the very few that has stayed true to himself. Love you dude! Keep it up!
Dan and BakerxDerek are the only Motorvloggers I still follow
Thank you for the love fam ❤️
He literally clickbaited the video aha. This is more than $200
a welder on its own is about $200 :/
@@XsnipxrmainXOh no he clickbaited, someone call the cops...
Obviously the tools needed aren't included in the 200 bucks, he even joked about his 30k CNC in the video.
the wheel itself is 800$ tho?
Built My EPIC RACING SIM for Less Than $200 with 50k worth of equipment randomply lying in my garage :D
Right 🤣🤣🤣
I was like ain't no way he got moja stuff for less then 200
$400 tv huh 😂
@@tariqulmer2027 it doesent count becquse he already had it like everything else😅
It’s about the sim rig right? Not the accessories or peripherals?
Nice, now I just need to buy a welder, saw, CNC machine, ... to build my affordable sim rig for under $200!
Thank you! :)
A great build!
to be fair. you can get a simrig plan online for free. and just buy extruded aluminium profiles and build it yourself for about 200 dollars. maybe less even depending on where you get the aluminium profiles
and $2200 lol
don't forget the $230 wheel for it
Major eye roll there.
I bet you could do this out of pvc and you would not need all that equipment and it would be lighter to move. Just glue and a bandsaw, you would be set.
Just built one out of wood today and it actually came out amazing. Cost me $30. Couldn’t be happier with the result. Yours is sick! One day I’ll learn to work with metal. You did a great job
I think wood is just fine. It's a cheap and easy to work with material that you know is gunna last for ever. If it's good enough for a house, it's perfect for a sim. Plus it probably smells good 🤣
@@DOITWITHDAN it does smell pretty good haha. Used it for a couple hours. It’s very sturdy
@@DOITWITHDAN cheap ? man its more expensive than gold here in the UK :)
@DOITWITHDAN what do you think of combining wood and metal? Like how you first had the tubing in the wood. You could use the wood to mount something like your pedals, amd then you could adjust them back and forth depending on preference or driver. The wood also keeps it stable below and you could make a locking mechanism so it stays in place. Set that up for the steering and future stick shifter. And one tubing may be enough since you can make the distance it can vary less. Stick shift could be made to only move like 6 inches.
this is the way
Man, I've around since 2015 and this is probably my favorite video you have ever produced. Massive thank you I've been wanting to build one of these for a long time.
Thank you for watching homie ❤️
I love watching Dan work on all of his projects, mainly because he builds things that are feasible for most people to do, he’s not a multi million dollar company who just throws money at things, he works hard and smart and I’m glad to be along for for the ride. Keep it up man you truly are A REAL BOYYYYYYYY🤙🏻
Ya. Cuz we all have a welder and CNC machine. Feasible for none.
@ 11:07 if you reverse the direction of rotation with hole saw for a second or two then switch it back, it wont bite the wood and try to rip your arm off.
Dan this is awesome and the rig came out great but I have to complain about the title of your video.
The materials may have cost less than $200 but please don't forget to put a value on your skills and the time and tools necessary for a project like this.
I'm a tradesman and I respect your work. Take care
Danni boi.
I'm so proud of how far you've come. Just watching your progress for the last 5 years is honestly insane. You have literally taught yourself how to do so many things. It's incredible
There's people that go to school for 4+ years and learn all the theory and expensive softwares for engineering design, and yet they dont know how to actually make shit But then theres Dan that goes "I design my cuts on MS paint and send it to my plasma cutter"
Fucking legend
I've never seen your videos before, but your sense of humor is the sole reason why I hit the subscribe button. I appreciate some self deprecating sense of humor.
im twelve and into sim rigs and cars but i usually don't like sim rig builds but this was fantastic great job dan👍
I appreciate you so much for this video! Me and a buddy have been talking the last week about building them. No reason not to now.
Been rockin with you for what’s gotta be close to 10 years now and I do have to say I really do appreciate your longer videos. This is a fine example as to why. ✊🏽
Heck yea man, let me know how it turns out! I also appreciate you letting me know about video length. Some people hate long format some people love it. I enjoy it personally
Bro your content is so entertaining and inspiring! I swear without the DIY influence I wouldn’t have done any of the bike rebuilds I’ve done for fun, I’m restoring an 85 bronco right now specifically just to make you proud, swear ;)
imma put this out there, if you do want to play trucking sims, and want the full experience, the SKRS shifter knob is amazing, it lets you shift all 18 gears of a big rig!
Nice video. Been Mig welding for over 20 years. Flux-core is your friend if you don't stock large amounts of argon. Welds just as nice. At least I can... There is more splatter. But hey, never needs gas.
I'm going to start with this, and then try to sick it onto a 3DOF motion platform later once I get my head around all the servo stuff. The DOF Reality rigs are actually cheaper than the DIY parts, but shipping one to me is like $2000! Getting way too deep into sim stuff from a real life motorsports background just equals loads of fun projects! Thanks for sharing your rig build Dan.
You searched for "Cheap racing sim build" and found a video that says you can do it for under $200? That seems like this is exactly what you need! But first, you need a $30,000 sheet metal plasma cutting machine...
Seriously tho I love the authenticity of you videos!!! Be real life! Not some BS person that's been"nipped and tucked" to suite the Karen's of today. Keep it up!!
I try super hard like
I worked on a boat simulator with an engineering company who made the motion platform. Ever since then I thought it would be cool to make one myself. Still can't make one in my garage, but it doesn't mean I can't watch other people do it. Good job!
How hard is it to manage the motion system?
@@DOITWITHDAN From the hardware or software side? It wasn't a commercialized product yet so there was a lot of safety protocols and redundancies. Big stop button on the control console and inside the platform, grip tape where the person stood, big mast on the back of the seat to route the VR cords, things like that. Even with everything in place there were still glitches which could cause the system to freak out.
From a maintenance standpoint, because of the design (which I can't discuss) there was relatively little maintenance itself. The system needed seals/filters replaced twice a year, bolts checked each run, bearings on the moving points regularly checked. I can't remember the entire FAT/SAT list but there was quite a bit to it. It was being built for a government client so had to be pretty robust and safe so your mileage would vary obviously.
In short, I wouldn't want to be solely responsible for it if someone other than myself was on it. But it was a standing platform so different than a racing sim.
Hey when you run those hole saws run the drill in reverse to start the hole. it will keep the drill from biting so hard.
I got my seat from a Smart. Got it for 50EU at a car recycler. Car seats are made for frequent and prolonged use. A seat that resembles a race car is not even logical if you think about it. Other than that the structure looks really stable. Don't forget cable management ! These rigs require a lot of cabling to set it all up.
Awesome video man! This is a life saver in the machining aspect I greatly appreciate you sharing your dxf files so I can run them on my 5axis Flow water jet 🙌🏻
Thank you Dan for not cheeping out on the sim equipment after making this dope as rig
11:43 and that's why your drill came with both a side handle and extension. That drill could literally break your wrist without it on, looks like a D13VG.
5 years subscribed and never been unsubscribed, love the content, ily
idk how long tbh but you had a few bikes before the H2
Great project, have to admit though, it made me shed a tear to see the "less than $200" parts made on ~$10k plasma cutter :D..
Well done mate. Cheers from Western Australia
How I built my epic racing sim for less than $200, after buying tools and shit for 250.000$.
1:50 i am already impressed lol like for you already. Now let's see the rest of the video :)
Spent the past two weeks watching all things racing sim and this is the most interesting video. Thank you for documenting your process, I strangely also became interested in wielding? I ordered a Moza R9 DD, Moza H-shift, SRP Pedals etc. - and I've never been on a driving sim, I'm going to absolutely love it. To the powder coat video!
just 1 min to make me subscribe love this guy hahahaha
i havent even seen 1min of the vid and i already had to give this man a sub, bro sound so chill
I know this is late, but I would love a workbench build video. Make yourself something dirty and cheap with pop up casting wheels so you can have it wherever you need, just a thought. As someone who worked on the ground for 2 years before I made myself a workbench, your back will thank you. And you can monetize the build video and make it pay for itself :D
love the content dan.
Welcome to the sim racing community! Great wheel choice I have a Fanatec CSL DD. Hopefully see you on the track! Let me know if you need help
Something to mention is the idea that putting another bracket for that expansion on the other side would be a good idea for if you ever decide to sell, since some people want to drive European cars and whatnot, even if you don't.
I'm considering making something similar to this build, but I'd like to be able to fold it up or have it on rollers to accommodate my space needs. I will also definitely avoid that seat, might try a junkyard and see if there's anything worth using.
Very nice.
I built my first sim rig for less. I used two by fours and plywood. I used my foldable fishing seat for it.
Now I have an Omega GT sim rig.
10/10 on the intro, made me spit out my kraft dinner. love you dan, your an OG and havent changed in the 10 years I've watched.
Crazy I been watching this guy sense I was 12-13 …. I’m 21 now and my bro hasn’t changed a bit😂💪🏼🫡most genuine TH-camr out here
Damn I wish there was a company that sold something similar like what you made all the parts pre cut and bent just the need of welding it all together for a perfect fit on an individual needs
Great build Dan, I just need a plasma cutter now 🙂 I'm saving.........
First time watching one of your videos, and honestly i think if anybody else made this video i wouldn't have watched it. Loved the vid man keep it up!
Greetings from germany. I'm considering making this exact build too, you convinced me when you said superiority and Erika started playing
High octane burns slower, longer and cooler. Low octane lights off easier, that's why low octane causes pings and detonation when it lights early in a cylinder on it's own.
Glad to see you made the racing sim adjustable for when I come crash at your house and crash your racing sim!
Not only was your video entertaining but you calling out The fact that you don't really need an introduction And also calling out youtubers with their super expensive equipment like CNC machines really hit me in the feels and earned you a subscribe as soon as I heard it!
Thank you 🙏
ILLUSION ORANGE? Awesome content as always, especially this long vid!
Tip when using a dril with a hole bit, stand on the cord. That way when it twists, it won't twist out of your hands..
Never seen any of your videos. 1 min in you’ve got a thumbs up and a sub lmao funny and informative I’m only just getting in to sims racing now at 32 only cause I need to keep this shit off the street. I’m a bad man behind the wheel and love speed and drifting. Now with kids I need to think of them and this is my way out. Cheers mate keep this shit rolling
Love seeing this kind of stuff. Of course, I started following you from way back when you were a frequent moto vlogger, but seeing just a normal dude build shit who's kind of just winging it, having fun, and not over stressing the details is super relatable and great entertainment!
i cannot beleive the arbor is in that hole saw still. you went from no eye protection to a mask then the hole saw ripped the drill out of your hands and threw it across the room. i'm glad you record this stuff the insurance company will want proof it was an accident and not suicide haha. love the hookup for the price its the best bang for your buck, just my kinda deal. (btw run the hole saw in reverse til it breaks the surface of the board then forward)
I have a Fanatec DDR pro on a next level Racing wheel stand. Then I was going to but the Racing seat, but then I realized that the seat out of a
Volkswagen Beetle that I made to fit my old Racing rig with a cheap wheel and a stand that I made out of wood is actually a great seat! Lol and don’t need to buy a $500 seat.
I'm happy to see you have to cutting table working smooth
ah yes on of the few youtubers that doesn't censor every single bit of his profanity I GENUINELY love your content man
Just skipped through the video, so I'm sure I missed the explanation to this question. How did you "build it for under $200" when the wheelbase alone is almost $500 shipped?
Heads up, if you are looking for a sim rig seat on the cheap. Look no further than your local junkyard. Get an oil leather car seat for cheap and you'll be able to sit in your sim for more than 2 hours at a time :)
I started following you when you had like 2k followers, now 1.2 mil. Awesome job Dan
This is awesome! Especially considering you didn't use CAD! If you're interested in learning, Designspark Mechanical is a free CAD software that is pretty easy to learn + tons of DIY's on TH-cam for it. CAD + your plasma CNC and other tools really opens a whole world of making anything you want to.
You though of everything the adjustability is amazing any person can fit and race comfortably in you rig
Damn, Daniel! Used to watch all the motovlogs and hadn't checked you out much in the last few years. You've gotten good at building shit! Hope it's all going good
AH BILLY!
Kick ass video, great work on the build was awesome to watch u create something so sick, cant wait to see it powder coated and the video editing was funny af XD.
Have a good one bud.
I knew from the beginning that you were going to mess up the monitor placement. You want the monitor to be as close as possible so that when you adjust the field of view (FOV) in your racing app, you will have the most viewable real estate. So you should create an extension arm so that you can get the face of the monitor about even with the front edge of the wheel base motor (just behind the steering wheel with plenty of clearance).
Also, it may not seem right but you will want the bottom edge of the screen to be below the top of the wheel (imagine it sitting on the wheel base shaft) such that the upper 1/3 or so of the steering wheel is between your eyes and the monitor.
You may also need to make a new adjustable bracket for the front edge of the pedal deck so that you can raise the front edge so that the pedal play tilts away from you instead of toward you. You will find that sim pedals are often not designed with the same angle as real cars and so you would constantly be flexing you foot pointing up and straining your shin muscles unnecessarily.
I would have also made the tilting part of the monitor bracket to have 2 mounting points instead of 1 for a more secure swivel position.
Other than those 3 things, I generally liked how you designed it.
The main issue with fabricated rigs is the lack of ability to add accessories in the future. That’s why the 8020 rigs are so popular. They are unlimited in what you can do with them. But again, this is an inexpensive compromise (if someone already owns a tube bender, welder, and plasma cutter (among many other uncommon tools) and has a large shop space to work in 😂).
It's definitely a bonus to be able to say you modeled the seating position after your vette. I tell people I modeled mine off of my Mazda 3 🦆🦅
Wow man, I used to watch your motovlogs a long time ago… now that I am into sim racing myself, I found this video, and absolutely loved it. I laughed out loud at the “superiority” music 😂
you have a really good taste in gear, the moza stuff is just about the best bang for the buck you can get. Do get yourself Assetto Corsa, its the most versatile sim out there a key costs one small starbucks order and ive sunk like 2000+ hours into it
Love that you made it all open source. You're the man.
low octane like 87 ignites at a lower pressure/temp than say 93, hence the reason you run higher octane in higher compression applications. In other words, 87 is easier to light and burn. Thats why you don't run high octane in a low compression engine. You want to run the lowest octane without detonation so you can a complete burn = power.
Welcome to the beginning of spending all your money in making the rig better, I’m in deep on this rabbit hole haha
Impressed with the build, The only thing i would have changed for my preference would have been mounting the pedals to hang instead of floor mounted. But building for a future sale the adjustability probably was the better option.
The flamethrower was hilarious!!! Best lunch break ever!!
put grease on the slide points to make it slide easyer and smoother for adjusting
still one of the best DIY racing sim cockpit
never comment or like but u were so humble in the start of the vid
Just seeing that drill fly made this channel a win in my life.
just you assembling the seat earned you a like from me
This is probably the best video I've ever seen on TH-cam.
Killer project here! Cannot imagine how heavy this thing is LOL
Brotha you are living the dream!!! Definitely living vicariously through you!
Just start mass producing kits for this application....holy the craftsmenship you put into this is insane. nice work! :)
Dan, to get the burrs off, you can also buy a “dynafile” just a fancy handheld belt sander to just grind the excess off.
This was actually amazing, such a good job well done bro
Commenting for the algorithm, awesome of you to make your work open source. Love the content.
Awesome job! I built a similar frame using square tubing, also saved a ton. It is crazy how over priced these things are.
This is super cool! The only thing I would've maybe changed would be to try and make it in a way where it could be broken down into smaller pieces that could all be bolted together so it could be moved easier. Like maybe make the TV tree a piece, each of the long front to back pieces separate runners, the steering wheel mount as a separate piece, and then the seat mount plate as a separate piece. I love how solid this would be all welded like this, but I feel like it would be a huge pain to move into a house. Plus it would probably make it a whole lot easier to powder coat the whole thing.
holesaws are mad dangerous if you drill too fast like that. just let the drill make grooves before you give it any pressure. and hold on for frig sakes you need those hands to race :)
Dan, start the hole saw in reverse (anticlockwise) at the start and when there is a grove switch to clockwise. Works great for gyprock as well to keep things cantered.
That's not bad to get an initial grove set, but his problem was too much feed, and not enough speed. He's keeping gentle on it, and when the teeth connect, all that torque is going back at him instead of cutting a chip. Needs to get on the trigger a little harder before pushing into the wood.
Hell yea man long time sub from like 2014. Haven't watched a video sense like 2016 stoked to see some sim racing content 👍 nice build and rig. Nice choice on moza
Omg. First time watching. LOVE THE INTRO!!!!!😅😅😅
Dan absolutely loving your craftsman content, keep up them builds, keep being you, keep it up you da man!!!!
I was so hoping you’d fire the drill with the mic on it you sir have earned my subscription 😂😂
Those electric drills are no joke. I've had a couple catch on whatever I'm drilling and damn near snap my wrists. Scary stuff
Milwaukee magnum hole shooter, always use the side "t" handle.
*dan doing serious frame welding for the ultimate sim setup* also dan: FLAMETHROWER BREAK!
Great video as always. It’s such a blast to watch you work and do your thing, that’s why after all these years I still keep coming back to these video. Can’t wait for the next one.
I've already watched this whole thing but I like your style of humor so wtf.
Your intro of mocking the youtuber intros is what got me to subscribe... Look forward to viewing your back log of videos!
Not bashing you brother but there is a $100 or $120 cockpit on Amazon that needed a fraction of the fabrication to make it fit you and make it sturdy for your direct drive my whole sim is based on it and was well worth the money. This is a lot of time and material but hey just like cars we all have our unique builds. Happy to see people getting into the hobby! We need to strengthen the community!
Got a link?
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Can't wait to see you sim racing with this rig 🤙 also good to see your still making videos man!!!.
All I can say is I'm a big fan of your humor. I remember the "Do it with Dan" intro clips. Loved it then, love it now.
Dan why not use a magnet to pick the pieces out of the work table without burning yourself. The metal should still have ferrous properties?