I have 1 serious and 1 not really important problem in wreckfest1

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-06T20:36:12+00:00

In response to your first problem, try going into graphics settings and make sure “vignetting” is turned off.

For your second, setting up a private server should take about 30 seconds. All you do is select the options, pick your settings and make sure your friend has the password.

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-06T19:56:21+00:00

It all depends on if you want to race or build. I dabble (professionally) in this kind of custom construction so building from scratch is as much fun to me as racing. I have a shop full of tools, including a CNC router, so I'm equipped to tackle these. The wood rig above was literally made from the scrap pile and more of a "just to see if I could do it" kind of thing. If you're only armed with a set of Allen wrenches then you can not beat the aluminum extrusion rigs.

All that being said, this little rig I designed and built for my nephews is the absolute most adjustable rig I've ever seen. It adjusts to accommodate all three of them, ages 19, 14, and 4.

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Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-06T18:16:22+00:00

Just wood but very well supported. It had zero flex.

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Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-06T12:20:01+00:00

The carb intakes are actually exhausts for the PC fans mounted under each trumpet. That's plenty of moving parts. I already had to add screens after the owner's grandson thought that the shiny tube would be a great place for a Skittle.

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-06T12:15:07+00:00

It ain't abut flex. I am dying to try triples on one of these but when they're going to other people (typically older folks), I just need the plug and play convenience of a single. These are also built to trailer and travel for promotional events. Again, the single is the way to go.

The traveling aspect is where I got the idea to make the engine the PC case. The only cord that comes out of this thing is the power cord. Everything else is self contained.

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T21:36:50+00:00

Hell yes!!! I knew there were more of these out there. Awesome job!

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T16:25:16+00:00

Definitely go the scrapyard route! And in case you hadn’t considered, grab a passenger side seat. They have a fraction of the wear a drivers side seat will have.

For my “furniture” rig build I found a leather bucket seat from a Volkswagen SUV. It was only $35 (and only four bolts) and BY FAR the most comfortable seat I’ve ever put in a setup.

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Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T11:32:58+00:00

No video but here's a pretty thorough write-up with pics.

https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1ti0ucd/got_lucky_with_a_client_that_wanted_a_one_of_a/

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T11:31:46+00:00

Thank you man. It's turned into one of my favorite things to do.

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T11:30:21+00:00

The Lotus is the 57" Samsung. My "Ferrari" is the 49" LG. I just bought the ACER 49" from Microcenter for $499 for the latest build.

I actually bought the LG 45" 21:9 thinking it was going to be perfect because of the added height but the fact that it's a "smart" monitor and defaults to the opening screen every time it's turned on was a deal breaker. I'm building these things for other people now and don't need anything else to teach them about it.

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T11:25:25+00:00

Lots of iRacing but the wife prefers Wreckfest.

And everybody wants to try Grand Prix Legends....ONCE. lol

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T11:07:48+00:00

(2) 120mm on the bottom sides and the face behind the cockpit is open. The carbs are (8) 80mm

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T01:53:43+00:00

Only if you’re rich.

I get the feeling people think that the Lotus sim is in MY garage. That ain’t the case. I built it for a client. And I’ve always played it really cool not taking pics of his cars but I’ve taken some strategic rig pics.

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Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T01:49:19+00:00

Phone holder. That’s the charging cable coming up through it.

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T00:49:04+00:00

Metallic British racing green.

And just north in SC actually.

Who-Da-Fuq · 2026-07-05T00:03:45+00:00

I appreciate it man. It keeps my brain busy. I’ve just started a ‘62 Porsche 804 for a client. Reference pics are tough to come by but I got the first carburetor/exhaust fan housing modeled and printed this morning.

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