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1960 Lotus 18 Full Motion Simulator

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by Surge, Dec 3, 2025 at 01:10.

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    Hi All,

    After an excruciating 8 year wait, my Lotus 18 simulator has finally been delivered. It will take another month or two to get it in its final position, after which it will still need some work; but here's how it looks so far:

    Steering: Leo Bodnar Sim Steering 2 FFB (54)
    Steering Wheels: Precision Sim Engineering and custom Lotus 18
    Shifter: Custom (ATI Group)
    Pedals: Heusinkveld Ultimate
    Motion: G Force Factory EDGE 6D (2025 upgrade)
    Wind: custom fans (ATI Group)
    Bass Transducer: TBC
    Dashboard Gauges: Smith UK
    Helmet: original Stirling Moss by Everett Vero (same supplier that made the original)
    Leather seat: original Lotus supplier

    The body is made from the same mold as the one used for the original car. Everything is attempted to be as accurate as possible.
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    Surge, Dec 3, 2025 at 01:10
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    Surge, Dec 3, 2025 at 01:14
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    WOW nice rig dude! Where did you get the front half of the Lotus chassis from and how much did it cost?
    isamu, Dec 3, 2025 at 06:11
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