F1 cockpit build suggestions..

[Michael Sandee]

After years of struggling with a pad and a wheel mounted on a desk, I finally decided to make my own F1 cockpit.
I have a few ideas on how to start but I would like to know if there is anybody here who has done something like this before ? My main goal is to make a cockpit that starts from where the fish-bones go into the nose down to the air-intake. I might make the side-pods as well but I will make up my mind when it gets to that point.
Any input is appreciated and some suggestions on what kind of a wheel I should use.

This is what I have in mind, the specs are from 2009.



I will keep this thread updated as soon as there are updates of course.

 

[William Geuze]

Bodnar wheel, with a proper F1 rim on it, definitely.
A set of proper pedals, either a real set or a purpose built simracing set, like this one:

For any serious input, budget would be good info to have

 

[Roadster-2]

This might be of interest to you - http://www.f1design.us/01_Sim_Racing_Files/01_Cockpit/index.shtml

 

[PahaMaku]

http://www.thewayiplay.com/mainforum/index.php?topic=248

 

[Michael Sandee]

I think it's gonna depend on the wheel and pedals cause the materials for the build can be kept fairly cheap. But I would say between a 1000 to a 1500 dollar.

 

[William Geuze]

Hmm, with 'limited' budget maybe a T500 with the F1 rim might be an option

 

[Michael Sandee]

@ Roadster-2 and PahaMaku Thanks for the sites they will come in handy.

@ William I looked at the Bodnar wheel but they are a bit too much it has to stay within the acceptable factor. So I might go with a T500 and the F1 rim but I am going to build it into the cockpit so you won't see the plastic cover.
Or maybe one of the members has something for sale ?

 

[Dan Hawkins]

This might be of interest to you - http://www.f1design.us/01_Sim_Racing_Files/01_Cockpit/index.shtml

Wow what a useful link!!!!

I'll be trying that for sure!

 

[carloscasas]

This one?

http://www.totalspanishsimulator.com/wp/en/blog/nuevo-cockpit-genesis-f1/

 

[kimi69]

Dont bother to build the cockpit by yourself,wait till Pirelli puts HRT on ebay ad get it for few pounds

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/449462/Pirelli_to_auction_off_2011_HRT/s

 

[Anthony Levene]

@ Roadster-2 and PahaMaku Thanks for the sites they will come in handy.

@ William I looked at the Bodnar wheel but they are a bit too much it has to stay within the acceptable factor. So I might go with a T500 and the F1 rim but I am going to build it into the cockpit so you won't see the plastic cover.
Or maybe one of the members has something for sale ?

I've got a T500 with a modded F1 rim for sale

http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/threads/for-sale-swaps.16693/page-28#post-1398696

 

[Michael Sandee]

Dont bother to build the cockpit by yourself,wait till Pirelli puts HRT on ebay ad get it for few pounds

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/449462/Pirelli_to_auction_off_2011_HRT/s

Yeah...........No......My wife will kill me.......

 

[Michael Sandee]

@Anthony Levene

No mate can't do your 660 little sterling equals my big 992 dollars it's a bit too much.
I would do it cause I really like what modmate's did if I had the money, I just don't like it that they put on a my little pony on the wheel. Maybe I can mod it myself we will see.