# Built My Own Racing Wheel Setup **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 28, 2008, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147 "2008-02-28T09:15:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/21 "2008-02-28T11:52:08Z")
> [@SpenceSpeed](#): > > I was looking for an actual seat out of a car to use. The computer chair is actually quite comfortable and light. word i didnt realize have a light seat would be beneficial in racing video games too… weight reduction FTW! ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/22 "2008-02-28T11:54:15Z")
Wow, that heat vent in the middle of your floor fucking sucks. ---
**Author:** ![SpenceSpeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spencespeed/32/7355_2.png) [@SpenceSpeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SpenceSpeed)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/23 "2008-02-28T11:59:15Z")
I still need to finish it with something so that it covers the white PVC. I was thinking black paint, but i want something that won’t chip-off and then really look like shit. Any ideas??? ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/24 "2008-02-28T12:03:27Z")
[http://www.finishing.com/180/80.shtml](http://www.finishing.com/180/80.shtml) some good info here ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/25 "2008-02-28T12:09:41Z")
> [@newman](#): > > i thought this thread was going to be about a steering wheel you made for your car. it’s in the nerd corner… ---
**Author:** ![RedrRocket](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrrocket/32/7193_2.png) [@RedrRocket](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedrRocket)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/26 "2008-02-29T11:42:08Z")
> [@ineedacar](#): > > you would probably get filthy rich if you marketed these. guaranteed. > > edit: id buy one. you mean one of these? > **[Gaming Chairs](https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/sb0/gaming-chairs-c410369.html)** > > Shop Wayfair for all the best Gaming Chairs. Enjoy Free Shipping on most stuff, even big stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Cavi\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cavi_mike/32/5217_2.png) [@Cavi\_Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cavi_Mike)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/27 "2008-02-29T11:48:59Z")
That’s pretty bad-ass. I’m thinking about doing this to the spare Corolla I have. ---
**Author:** ![SpenceSpeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spencespeed/32/7355_2.png) [@SpenceSpeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SpenceSpeed)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/28 "2008-02-29T14:07:46Z")
The problem with those playseats is they don’t have a spot for the shifter assembly… ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/29 "2008-02-29T14:10:18Z")
now, to build a beer holder ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/30 "2008-02-29T14:32:03Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > it’s in the nerd corner… People like to ignore that detail like when I posted my GT4 drift video. Screw it though. ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147/31 "2008-02-29T16:08:41Z")
good job on the PVC cockpit :tup: [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-my-own-racing-wheel-setup/44147.md?page=1)