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25:1 or 50:1

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Relic, Jun 8, 2017.

  1. Relic

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    Starting planning out my new rig, and decided on 2 dof shoulder mount seat mover (will add TL once I'm done paying for my wife's college). I plan on using my corbeau seat from my static rig (~17 lbs), so would I be fine using 25:1 gearboxes or should I get the 50:1?
    Relic, Jun 8, 2017
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  2. Tim McGuire

    Tim McGuire "Forever a work in progress"

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  3. Relic

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    Already knew about simcalc, however my computer is somewhere in a moving truck right now, so I only have internet via my phone. Thanks for the info though. 25:1's it is.
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  4. Nick Moxley

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    I wouldn't just say its a Clear cut case of Seat mover = 25:1 and Full Frame = 50:1

    I would Very much consider the overall weight of said Driver's....IF you and your buddys are larger folk say 220lbs+ or so....I would still look into the 50's
    Nick Moxley, Jun 8, 2017
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    I'm just shy of 200, and the seat is 17 lbs. I'm thinking I'll be alright with the 25s, time will tell though.
    Relic, Jun 9, 2017
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    im try 25 but moving to 50:1 ( full frame ). My platform is about 180kg and 4 buttkickers has come. In added, 15kg for this adds and more 2 fans 270cfm for wind.
    paulopsx2, Jun 12, 2017
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