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My Frex conversion

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Swinny290925, Mar 8, 2015.

  1. Swinny290925

    Swinny290925 New Member

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    Hello,I would like to show a picture of my very recently converted Frex rig,I must add the tutorial on here are fantastic and very helpful.cockpit in temporary position ,only quickly reassembled to convert to sim tools.Next step is move it to the garage(wife will be happy).Then I plan on tidying up wires and othe cosmetic touches and add a triple monitor stand,I will update this thread as I go.

    Regards.
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    Swinny290925 New Member

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    Another pic
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Thanks for sharing your rig @Swinny290925.

    Can you please add some close up photos of your dash, it looks pretty impressive.

    I will be looking forward to your build updates.

    Now that you have converted your rig to SimTools there are a huge array of supported games to try once you have your monitors sorted.
  4. Swinny290925

    Swinny290925 New Member

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    Hi a couple close ups of dash.
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  5. -kevin-

    -kevin- Fast e Furious

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    Hello @Swinny290925
    , I like too the dashboard, you have some photos of the construction? I want to do that on my sim is thought to MDF material .. what did you used?
  6. Swinny290925

    Swinny290925 New Member

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    I actually purchased it from a friend,but I can take the back of and show you the inner workings etc.
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  7. GIB SimRacing

    GIB SimRacing Active Member

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    Hi @Swinny290925 . That dash does look very cool indeed! That together with a triple screen setup will be very immersive.
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  8. Swinny290925

    Swinny290925 New Member

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    Hello,just thought I would post my thoughts on Simtools quickly,well all I can say is why did I not do this sooner.All the games I like working great,no eating for plugins that never come :(,leads greatly reduced,and the feeling is like a complete new experience.Once I had my settings dialled in I went too Interlagos on Gsc Extreme as I wanted to test the changing gradients etc,and too be honest completely blown away,the whole feeling is totally different.Instead of just being pushed and shoved by the rig,I now feel all the key sensations I should,I really cannot thank you enough :),more info and rig pictures to follow.

    Regards.
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    -kevin- Fast e Furious

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    Ok thanks, it would be great! :thumbs
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  10. bsft

    bsft

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    what software were you using before?