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Title: New Project Idea - Sit Down MotoCross Racer Thingy
Post by: gamer2112 on January 17, 2011, 07:35:29 pm

I was cleaning out the basement when I came across these 2 interesting items...

First is the Yamaha MS-1 MotorCross Controller...

(http://rushtributes.comxa.com/games/images/motoracer/yamahams1.jpg)

Second is a Cardio-Fit Plus Exercise Thingy...

(http://rushtributes.comxa.com/games/images/motoracer/cardiofitplus1.jpg)

So, you can probably see where I'm going with this!
I want to build a sit-down racer with these 2 items (the hardest parts are done!)
I am a big fan of racing games and I can use Xbox, PS2, and/or Gamecube.
I don't have a lot of tools skills, but I can probably get something cool out of this.
Any ideas to help me put it all together from you experienced guys will be welcomed!
Thanks!

Title: Re: New Project Idea - Sit Down MotoCross Racer Thingy
Post by: Jigenjuke on January 17, 2011, 08:24:16 pm
Go to your local salvage shop and pick up a motorcycle take that's in good shape, clean it 100 times and wash it out (gasoline smell lasts forever), mock a body with regular MDF, round the edges, mock up some wheels using the wonderful new Bendy-MDF, sand and paint it using a wet sand method (so you can see your reflection in it) trick it out and have fun!!  :applaud: Gonna be a fun project.

Jigenjuke
Title: Re: New Project Idea - Sit Down MotoCross Racer Thingy
Post by: Steve B. on January 18, 2011, 02:04:47 pm
Maybe something along the lines of the Harely Davidson LA Riders cabinet. It can even be a separate unit that you wheel up to your arcade cabinet when you need it.
Title: Re: New Project Idea - Sit Down MotoCross Racer Thingy
Post by: jipp on January 18, 2011, 03:22:00 pm
great idea.. some fiberglass and foam.. you could create almost any kind of body :D  i say go for it.

chris.
Title: Re: New Project Idea - Sit Down MotoCross Racer Thingy
Post by: gamer2112 on January 19, 2011, 12:47:20 pm
Quote from: Steve B. on January 18, 2011, 02:04:47 pm
Maybe something along the lines of the Harely Davidson LA Riders cabinet. It can even be a separate unit that you wheel up to your arcade cabinet when you need it.

Wow, cool! I have never seen these.

I'm thinking about a toy motorcycle plastic gas tank to help it take shape.
So far, I removed the handle bars and started looking for ways to mount the controller.
I will keep you all posted. Thanks for the ideas everyone!
Title: Re: New Project Idea - Sit Down MotoCross Racer Thingy
Post by: BadMouth on January 19, 2011, 04:03:48 pm
(http://i.ebayimg.com/10/!B+wghewBGk~$(KGrHqQOKj!EzJugmvIDBN!qj2HWs!~~0_3.JPG)

Don't forget about Nebula's M2 emulator for ManxTT & MotoRaid.

I didn't know that controller existed until this post.  :cheers: