Sim-Lab Cockpit Advice/Options

[Spinelli]

I'm thinking of getting a Sim-Labs P1 w/ independent triple monitor mount but, if I go that route, I'm not sure about a few options and whether I should get them or not.

Racing Hardware
Triple 27" monitors
OSW
Fana Elite LC or TM T3PA-Pro pedals (for now)
HE Seq Shifter
Fana H-Shifter
Logi G27 Shifter (button box)

Tactile
4x CS TST429 Plat
2x BK LFE
2x BK Concert
1x BK Advance
9 units may either be overkill, not individually noticed enough due to not enough tactile isolation, or not enough cockpit-space therefore I may settle for just 4x CS TST429 Plat and 1x BK (Concert if Adv. not powerful enough). So this will probably be more like 5 units than 9.

If it matters, I live on the bottom floor so the floor is basically carpet on top of concrete. The carpet is not extremely thin & hard nor is it thick & soft/comfortable, it's in the middle.


Questions
1) Fanatec Clubsport Shifter Side Mount – Tilt Adjustment
https://sim-lab.eu/product/fanatec-clubsport-shifter-side-mount-tilt-adjustment/
Fanatec Club Sport Shifter Universal Mount
https://sim-lab.eu/product/fanatec-club-sport-shifter-universal-mount/)

If I get the Side/Tilt version, will I be missing out on anything or can the more expensive side/tilt version also do everything the standard version can?​

2) HE Shifter Mounting Plate
https://sim-lab.eu/product/shifter-mounting-plates/?attribute_shifter=HE+shifter

If the HE Seq Shifter can already be mounted to profiling with the hardware it comes with out of the box, then what's the point of the "HE Shifter Mounting Plate? It's very reasonably priced. Should I buy it anyway or will it just go unused forever?​

3) Extra Mounting Point (Small, Large)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/extra-shifter-mounting-point/

Should I get the Extra Mounting Point? If so, small or large?​

4) Sim Shelf (640mm)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/sim-shelf/

This is 57 Euros for what basically seems like a flat piece of steel with 4 holes. Should I instead just go to a local shop and buy an "L" piece of steel and drill 4 holes on the shorter "L" side?​

5) Tactile Mounting Plate (BK Mini, Reckhorn BS-200)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/buttkicker-shaker-mounting-plate/

I know it says these are for the Mini series of BKs which I won't be using, does any one know if these are big enough to use for the BK LFE/Concert, the smaller Advance, or the CS TST429 Plat? I can drill new holes if the plate is big enough. They also have a plate for the Reckhorn BS-200, would those plates work?​

6) Rubber Feet Set
https://sim-lab.eu/product/rubber-feet/

Should I buy the Rubber Feet Set? If so, for both the cockpit and triple monitor mount? Should I use more than 4 of these for the cockpit? Maybe 8 to spread the load more?​

7) Caster Wheels
https://sim-lab.eu/product/caster-wheels/

Should I get these so that I can attach them if I ever want to move the rig (eg. cleaning, rearranging furniture, etc.). Should I get a set for the triple monitor mount too? Are these fairly easy to add/remove if the cockpit is already setup?​

8) Connector Bracket 40mm slot 8 (10x)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/connector-bracket-40-mm-slot-8-bulk/?attribute_quantity=10
Slot nut 8 mm for 40 mm profile (set per 10) (M8, M6, M5, M4)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/slot-nut-8-mm-40-mm-profile-set-per-10/
Aluminium bracket – 40mm, anodized
https://sim-lab.eu/product/aluminium-bracket-40mm-anodized/

Should I be getting any of this extra hardware?


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[wajdi]

I really advise you to it your self. You can order the 40/160 Aluminum profile from AliExpress( they will do all the cuts that you want) and it’s much much cheaper than Simlab.

 

[Spinelli]

I looked into that, getting exact same profiles, getting it anodized, extra parts, accessories, etc. I didn't check Ali Express but I checked a few places in the U.S. and it's not worth it for me. I barely save anything not to mention the hassle.

 

[wajdi]

Have you checked here?
https://8020.net/
They have their calculator shipping included.
Simlab uses 40/160mm profiles.... I think that 120/40 and even 100/40 should be enough to. Check Aliexpress to.

 

[Flyinjake]

I'm thinking of getting a Sim-Labs P1 w/ independent triple monitor mount but, if I go that route, I'm not sure about a few options and whether I should get them or not.

Racing Hardware
Triple 27" monitors
OSW
Fana Elite LC or TM T3PA-Pro pedals (for now)
HE Seq Shifter
Fana H-Shifter
Logi G27 Shifter (button box)

Tactile
4x CS TST429 Plat
2x BK LFE
2x BK Concert
1x BK Advance
9 units may either be overkill, not individually noticed enough due to not enough tactile isolation, or not enough cockpit-space therefore I may settle for just 4x CS TST429 Plat and 1x BK (Concert if Adv. not powerful enough). So this will probably be more like 5 units than 9.

If it matters, I live on the bottom floor so the floor is basically carpet on top of concrete. The carpet is not extremely thin & hard nor is it thick & soft/comfortable, it's in the middle.


Questions
1) Fanatec Clubsport Shifter Side Mount – Tilt Adjustment
https://sim-lab.eu/product/fanatec-clubsport-shifter-side-mount-tilt-adjustment/
Fanatec Club Sport Shifter Universal Mount
https://sim-lab.eu/product/fanatec-club-sport-shifter-universal-mount/)

If I get the Side/Tilt version, will I be missing out on anything or can the more expensive side/tilt version also do everything the standard version can?​

2) HE Shifter Mounting Plate
https://sim-lab.eu/product/shifter-mounting-plates/?attribute_shifter=HE+shifter

If the HE Seq Shifter can already be mounted to profiling with the hardware it comes with out of the box, then what's the point of the "HE Shifter Mounting Plate? It's very reasonably priced. Should I buy it anyway or will it just go unused forever?​

3) Extra Mounting Point (Small, Large)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/extra-shifter-mounting-point/

Should I get the Extra Mounting Point? If so, small or large?​

4) Sim Shelf (640mm)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/sim-shelf/

This is 57 Euros for what basically seems like a flat piece of steel with 4 holes. Should I instead just go to a local shop and buy an "L" piece of steel and drill 4 holes on the shorter "L" side?​

5) Tactile Mounting Plate (BK Mini, Reckhorn BS-200)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/buttkicker-shaker-mounting-plate/

I know it says these are for the Mini series of BKs which I won't be using, does any one know if these are big enough to use for the BK LFE/Concert, the smaller Advance, or the CS TST429 Plat? I can drill new holes if the plate is big enough. They also have a plate for the Reckhorn BS-200, would those plates work?​

6) Rubber Feet Set
https://sim-lab.eu/product/rubber-feet/

Should I buy the Rubber Feet Set? If so, for both the cockpit and triple monitor mount? Should I use more than 4 of these for the cockpit? Maybe 8 to spread the load more?​

7) Caster Wheels
https://sim-lab.eu/product/caster-wheels/

Should I get these so that I can attach them if I ever want to move the rig (eg. cleaning, rearranging furniture, etc.). Should I get a set for the triple monitor mount too? Are these fairly easy to add/remove if the cockpit is already setup?​

8) Connector Bracket 40mm slot 8 (10x)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/connector-bracket-40-mm-slot-8-bulk/?attribute_quantity=10
Slot nut 8 mm for 40 mm profile (set per 10) (M8, M6, M5, M4)
https://sim-lab.eu/product/slot-nut-8-mm-40-mm-profile-set-per-10/
Aluminium bracket – 40mm, anodized
https://sim-lab.eu/product/aluminium-bracket-40mm-anodized/

Should I be getting any of this extra hardware?


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3. I got the big mounting point to fit a mouseplate and shifter but it seems to me the small one would be more than enough for a shifter.
6. Rubber feet are included in the P1
7. I got the castor wheels and they are great when moving the rig around, for cleaning or when doing small adjustments. The P1 will be heavy when assembled.

Write Sim-Lab, they are happy to answer all your questions. I think I wrote more than 30 emails and received my order devided in 6 deliveries due to errors, out of stock issues and missing parts, waited . I would not recommend getting it in back since packages often get bumps when shipped .One of the aluminum rails on my rig had a fairly big dent (size of a quarter), but I was able to turn it so it pointed to the inside of the rig and now it is impossible to see, so it didn't care to return it to get a new one.

 

[Spinelli]

3. I got the big mounting point to fit a mouseplate and shifter but it seems to me the small one would be more than enough for a shifter.

Thanks. So you meanm even with the included mount with the P1, you still purchased an extra one?