HOW TO BUILD A SIM RACING RIG USING A REAL CAR SEAT
We’ve started SIM drifting in Assetto Corsa and our chair sucks.
USING A REAL ADJUSTABLE SEAT
We decided to upcycle our super comfortable BMW seats from our 325CI Drift build for our SIM rig.
The best thing was we made our SIM RIG seat adjustable.
The first thing we need to build is a frame in which the 325CI BMW seat can mount to.
We picked up four 2x4 8ft pieces of lumber and made a very simple seat frame. The width of the 2x4 was made to the width of the seat frame mounts.
Then we drilled the set into the wooden fame with some lag bolts.
BMW E46 Seat Mounted to Custom Wood SIM Rig Frame
SEAT POWER
Next we needed a 12v source of power that has enough amperage to power the BMW seat motors.
We picked up a 12v 10amp power brick from amazon that came with a nice little wire block.
We then used some spare 18GA wire along with some terminals that easily attach to the BMW power connectors.
We then decided to paint the 2x4 frame black, mounted the seat back in place, and attached the power source. Powered it up and adjusted the seat to our exact height.
Custom 14 Gauge Wire Connector for Powered SIM RIG Racing Seat
SIM RIG SEAT MOD PARTS LIST
Strong power supply to power the electric seat 12v 10amp Power Supply w/output jack
Thick wire to support amperage 14AWG Wire
Affordable soldering kit for beginners Butane Soldering Iron Kit
Wrap for all the connections Heat Shrink Kit
Strong fasteners that work great for wood frame building GRK Fasteners #9 2 1/2
Wire Terminals to crimp everything in place Wire Terminals/Connector Kit
Now we have a very comfortable and fully adjustable leather BMW seat.
Drifting in Assetto Corsa now works fantastic with this simple SIM RIG upcycled seat mod.
The kids and friends can now adjust the seat to their height.
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