Gamepod Racing Seat Setups?

Housey · 29 Dec 2013 at 17:07

Firstly I don't think this is something OCUK sells so hopefully I'm not breaking the rules here by posting this, but if I am please feel free to remove the thread.

Does anyone have any experience of these devices??

http://www.gamepod.co.uk

I am thinking of getting one and am arranging to visit the factory to have a nose around, but I was wondering if anyone here has one or any experience or suggestions of similar quality alternatives?

V F · 29 Dec 2013 at 17:21

Doesn't look at all different to Playseat.

Housey · 29 Dec 2013 at 17:22

Ive used a Playseat and thought it was too flexible and not the comfy or adjustable. This seems more rigid and stronger.

V F · 29 Dec 2013 at 17:31

You can get adjustable add-ons for Playseat. Can't say I've experienced flexible problems…

Housey · 29 Dec 2013 at 17:35

V F said:
You can get adjustable add-ons for Playseat. Can't say I've experienced flexible problems…

It wasn't rigid, the pedal area flexed under hard use and the steering column didn't feel very good to me. Im not sure if there are various versions, but I used the one with the single bar that came from under the seating area into the pedal area and steering column at a friends house playing iRacing on his 10 foot screen, which was rather ace!

Marshstyles · 29 Dec 2013 at 17:43

Seems a bit pricey if you ask me.

I can't really comment on a pre built steel frame cockpit as I've only used home made ones from wood.

Leave feedback after you go to the factory Housey

Housey · 29 Dec 2013 at 18:03

Marshstyles said:
Seems a bit pricey if you ask me.

I can't really comment on a pre built steel frame cockpit as I've only used home made ones from wood.

Leave feedback after you go to the factory Housey

Will do. I've written to them requesting a visit this week, so will see if they mind me popping up some pics and stuff. If they are good I shall purchase when I am there. A solid feel is vital which is why attaching a wheel to a desk has never worked for me and you also need to be comfy with a good driving position which is something you can't get with an office chair.

JoeFX · 29 Dec 2013 at 19:00

I'd definitely look at a GT Omega instead of that...

www.gtomegaracing.com

I bought what they now call the basic one about 18 months ago, they are very good if you have the room.

ISR reviewed it a while back...

They also reviewed a GamePOD here...

V F · 29 Dec 2013 at 19:22

Housey said:
It wasn't rigid, the pedal area flexed under hard use and the steering column didn't feel very good to me. Im not sure if there are various versions, but I used the one with the single bar that came from under the seating area into the pedal area and steering column at a friends house playing iRacing on his 10 foot screen, which was rather ace!

This the one?

Or the WRC?

Housey · 29 Dec 2013 at 19:39

Don't remember, one at top perhaps as I seem to recall a white seat.

Housey · 29 Dec 2013 at 19:40

JoeFX said:
I'd definitely look at a GT Omega instead of that...

www.gtomegaracing.com

I bought what they now call the basic one about 18 months ago, they are very good if you have the room.

ISR reviewed it a while back...

They also reviewed a GamePOD here...

Interesting, I'd not seen those before so will do some digging on these too.

Darryn · 30 Dec 2013 at 00:22

I built my own similar setup using some 1" box section steel and a Porsche Bucket seat from a local specialist breakers, mounted my Fanatec steering wheel and pedals and a ButtKicker bass-shaker. Cost about £30 for the steel and i paid ~£150 for the bucket seat.

Unfortunately I've no recent photos of it as I've stripped it down as my wheel and pedals don't work with the Xbox One.

lunarwolf · 31 Dec 2013 at 11:01

I have a gamepod for a few years now and it's very good, very modular with a lot of add ons for all our needs. only fault for me is that the seat doesn't tilt and there is some lateral wobble on wheel deck with T500 RS (it moves about an inch, but to be honest this is nit-picking since I have never noticed it when playing). that said it is much better and comfortable than a playseat - seat is a real racing seat and there is no center post between the legs. I added wheel casters (no drilling needed just screw them at bottom of chassis) so I can move my rig like a shopping trolley

there are other rigs you may want to consider: Obutto, GT Omega or rSeat. Personally I would be tempted by the rSeat purely for aesthetic reasons, but it didn't exist when I bought my Gamepod.

Anyway I think they are all good and you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. can't say for sure which is best since I didn't try them all, but they can't be miles apart; not sure many have except for Darrin and Sean from Inside Sim Racing. http://www.insidesimracing.tv/ worth to check out their video reviews

just go for the one that fits your budget and gives you the "I want to buy" feeling. you will keep the rig a lot longer than your wheels/pedals

my 2 cents

Confused · 31 Dec 2013 at 11:10

Just found the Obutto on another thread here, and it seems amazing for the price - the R3volution is €639 and the older Ozone is only €359!

Seems very well priced to me, you could easily pay £300 for a large desk, half-decent chair and a 3-arm monitor support on its own!

Confused · 31 Dec 2013 at 11:12

Argh, double-post!

UberGinge · 31 Dec 2013 at 11:32

Confused said:
Just found the Obutto on another thread here, and it seems amazing for the price - the R3volution is €639 and the older Ozone is only €359!

Seems very well priced to me, you could easily pay £300 for a large desk, half-decent chair and a 3-arm monitor support on its own!

I used to have an Obutto setup, it was pretty awesome. I sold it as I was daft and used it as an actual desktop replacement solution.

Pic (warning HUGE):

Housey · 31 Dec 2013 at 13:15

Thanks for the input chaps. My preference is for something rigid with a good and comfy seating position and I've discounted the playseat due to lacking rigidity and feeling cheap. I've just spent 700 quid on a new Herman Miller so I am happy to spend for quality as I tend to find with these things you get what you pay for.

lunarwolf · 31 Dec 2013 at 13:21

there is always the humanracing which looks very nice, but it is made in Thailand which takes a while and costs a lot to ship http://www.humanracing.co.th/?file=gtchassis

n3x · 31 Dec 2013 at 13:45

Housey said:
Thanks for the input chaps. My preference is for something rigid with a good and comfy seating position and I've discounted the playseat due to lacking rigidity and feeling cheap. I've just spent 700 quid on a new Herman Miller so I am happy to spend for quality as I tend to find with these things you get what you pay for.

www.vesaro.com

Too expensive?

Back to reality... I have the GT Omega Evo and can recommend it.

Housey · 31 Dec 2013 at 15:36

n3x said:
www.vesaro.com

Too expensive?

Back to reality... I have the GT Omega Evo and can recommend it.

Nope, a mate on another forum has one and just pointed me towards that. Said forum also has a chap with a 48,0000 dollar moving thing, I **** you not.