Simrig on the cheap: what would you do?

[Navigator]

Hi guys,

Let me first run all the fun: "I would save up to buy a better one" is NOT an option here

So, my rig is an old, self build thing and it is not doing well together with the 20Nm wheel that it is trying to support right now.
I do have a bit of money to spend, but the thing I'm about to propose here, is stretching it a bit already. You don't have to have pity on me, but my wife and I are saving up for 'something big' we just have to handle and that is going well; a lot more money is just not to set aside for this.
So; it is this or nothing mainly for me.

https://nextlevelracing.com/products/f-gt-frame-only/?lang=nl

This is it
Now I did my homework and I've seen a guy using it with a Moza 9 Nm at full torque. He said you better not use it with more torque.
Here is the thing: my wheel does not go over 50% in any game......due to health issues, I am not about to do so either.
The base IS heavier though.
But the sidewards play and/or wobble he had: I can only dream of.
That, on my rig at this moment, is not measured in inches even, but in feet(!!)
I think it is about 1,5 feet moving, its that bad.

So, I can buy this rig here in the Netherlands for 379 euro, without seat. My seat is very nice, so I will build that one on there.

My thoughts are: it IS better that what I have now and a very rigid rig is just not in the cards.
To me, it seems clear, but are there any other thoughts or things I have missed in my search or thoughts?

P.S. Making a rig myself is also out of the question due to the same health issues.

 

[stigs2cousin]

In this price range that would be my recomendation:

Sim racing rig 4080 profiles

www.aluxprofile.com

Much stiffer, way more versatile and from a dutch company with good customer service and excellent quality. The profiles I got from them are spotless and clean, not one chip.

Drawback would be a slightly more intricate assembly with the advantage of versatility and future proofing. Though I assembled my rig (160/40) on my own a second person can be very helpfull at times.

Be aware that sim rigs are bulky and heavy, so check delivery fees

 

[Navigator]

Thank you for your reply and the link!
Well, that is doable too. Sad they are not in stock right now, but its worth waiting for.

Edit:
I thought I could pick it up even, but there is a mailadres with ".nl" and the real adres in Poland.
Doesn't really matter, but I doubt they are in business? All rig are sold out

 

[stigs2cousin]

That´s strange, I collected my rig in Brüggen, which is just over the border in Germany ( about 10km from Roermond?)

Maybe just ask for the pick up adress?

 

[Navigator]

Don't get me wrong; maybe I can pick it up somewhere; I didn't have contact with them yet.
But I thought Poland; maybe not possible.
They look out of business though.
I will keep an eye on them, that's for sure!

 

[stigs2cousin]

Are we talking about the same company?

 

[Navigator]

Yes, we are. Must be; I followed your link
But there is "profile" and "profiel", get the same site on both.
Why, do you see something different there?
On my end: all is out of stock and scroll down, there you see on the right the Polish adres with a Dutch email, right?

 

[stigs2cousin]

OK, missed the polish home adress.

but I can assure that I collected my rig parts in Brüggen near roermond, probably that´s their local ware house.
And about the zero stock question:
these rigs are probably cut to order, so i´d advise to, contact them after christmas

 

[Navigator]

Yeah, I believe you, off course!
Also the zero stock; that sounds about right: i will contact them after Christmas, thank you!