Sitdown cab design, opinions wanted

[Felsir]

After some research (also in this thread: http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=20166 - I started this new thread because that thread seemed like a good start for sitdown cab dimension resource), I started sketching my sitdown cab design. See attached picture.
Basically the cab comes in 3 pieces (base- with steeringwheel and pedals, monitor cover,  chair) . The chair can move underneath the base for a few reasons: first to make it fun for both short and tall players, second it saves space when I'm not using the cab.
Please, let me know what you think!

ps. I do not yet have the exact dimensions, still tinkering with that one (my wife keeps laughing when I'm sitting on boxes and keep moving those around as prototype).

[pcdoctor]

Seems like a great design so far.
It will look even better once you have the real stuff!

[GGKoul]

Looks Good!

Do you have any formal plans that you could share?  As I'm interested in creating a Driving Cab as well.

Let me know.

-GGKoul

[Felsir]

As soon as I have the dimensions figured out, I'll share the plans. These are just doodles of what the cab will probably look like.
I will most likely stick to this design (unless there are good idea's mentiones here that advise otherwise).

[Lilwolf]

I don't know if these are in perspective.

but it seems like the gas pedal is a little high.  

You might consider changing the sliding mechanism to be a little smaller (just a single board with some slats on the bottom to make sure it slides straight) should be enough.

What system/s are you going to put in it?  Dreamcast has some really nice driving games and hacks well into a true arcade monitor.  I don't believe there is a ps2 or xbox -> arcade monitor hack yet (is there)?  Or  just a PC?

[Minwah]

but it seems like the gas pedal is a little high.  

What system/s are you going to put in it?  Dreamcast has some really nice driving games and hacks well into a true arcade monitor.  I don't believe there is a ps2 or xbox -> arcade monitor hack yet (is there)?  Or  just a PC?

I agree the pedals look a bit high...maybe not depending how you are sat.

It would be very easy to hack a XBox & PS2 (& DC) Scart video lead to an arcade monitor...might be tricky to get the Scart lead in the US (www.lik-sang.com probably have them).  Also I'm not sure if NTSC consoles are wired different to PAL ones so I don't know if the Scart lead would work...I think it would tho.

Design looks great tho

[Felsir]

I plan to put a PS2 in there. I'm planning to have the new 900degree Gran Turismo 4 steering wheel. I'm fond of the GT series and I really like BurnOut 2.
I haven't found good forcefeedback steeringwheels for the XBox yet (though with the prospect of "Outrun 2" the XBox is very tempting!)

Since I live in the Netherlands, no problem of getting a SCART lead, I have a bunch of those lying around. SCART is the standar for video connections over here.