Product seems to be very well built. Parts are actually made out of metal and are sufficiently rigid for force feedback steering wheels. Stand stays in place without sliding and the angle and position adjustments of the wheel did not require readjustment during use. I set it up where I was comfortable with the position and it just stayed there with no fuss and no hassle of trying to reposition while playing.
The mount is compatible with most current wheels and will likely work with future ones as well. It's simply a board that you clamp the wheel to. It's sturdy and big enough for several wheel setups such as the G25/27 with the separate shifter, which is nice as I may upgrade to a G27 at some point. So while it may seem simple and very basic, it's intuitive and likely future proof with no hassle of trying to find a different plate or drill holes etc.
Cons:
The holes in the "dial" for angle adjustment did not line up exactly with the stationary mount on the stand. It was close enough that I was able to get the bolt through the dial and stationary mount, but it did require some extra effort to screw it through with an alan wrench when it should have just pushed through and then tightened down with the cap nut. Not a huge deal, but a minor annoyance.
I'm not a fan of the angle adjustment on the bottom right foot of the stand. I was playing bare footed and managed to scrape my heel on the metal a few times. Once again, not a huge deal, but a minor annoyance.
Rating:
Initially I considered giving this product a 4 star rating because while it's a nice stand, I had a couple of niggles with it and there are better ones out there. Then I considered the price point and decided it did indeed deserve the 5 star rating. While there are better stands out there, they would have cost me almost twice as much from Amazon after shipping. While they are better, they may be a 5% improvement over this stand. Not 100%. I fully believe that I will keep this stand for a very long time and the build quality will enable me to do so.
I fully recommend this product to anyone considering the purchase of a wheel stand. MINOR annoyances aside, it can't be beat at this price range.
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I am not your typical game player, just a mature, retired adult, that got interested in playing racing games on a PC and Playstation. In the past I have raced Corvettes all over the United States, no longer can I race the real cars, but enjoy revisiting racing from the comfort of my family room.I had been using different TV trays for the racing wheels and the carpet floor of my family room. This got to be rather frustrating, as the TV tray was not stable enough and the foot pedals constantly moved away from my chair.
So, after deliberation, I purchased the Ultimate Steering Wheel Racing Game Stand by One Source Living. When it was delivered, in a very timely manner, I was impressed not only by the way it was constructed, but how it was engineered. It was constructed of steel and real wood, not particle board and plastic. It came with a set of simple directions, all hardware required and tools to put the stand together. It took me ten minutes to put the stand together.
I have a Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel, Mad Catz Dual Force Racing Wheel and Pedals and a Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback CLUTCH Racing Wheel, I know this is kind of an over kill for a retired adult, it only took me minutes to change from one racing wheel combination to another, the Ultimate Steering Wheel stand is that versatile.
The stand consist of a metal frame that is just heavy enough to keep the game stand from moving forward as you use the foot pedals. On the base plate there is a wooden floor that has a metal angle that can be attached to the floor, this is to prevent the foot pedal assembly from moving forward or backward. I first attached this metal angle behind the foot pedals, for my long legs, this did not work as the foot pedal assembly extended beyond the attachments for the angle iron. This is not a problem, as at the end of the wooden base there is a metal vertical lip that not only keeps the pedal assembly on the wooden floor, but will not allow the pedal assembly to move forward. A shorter friend of mine, showed me a different way to attach the foot pedal assembly. He moved the foot pedal assembly so that the back was against the vertical tubing, attached the metal angle to secure the front of the foot pedal assembly. Thus the foot pedal assembly was firmly held between the vertical tubing and the metal angle. The vertical square tubing, is anchored to the base and is adjustable for a front to rear position / angle, at the base. The vertical tubing is adjustable for any height that may be required. At the top of the vertical tubing is an adjustable plate, to provide a comfortable position for the steering wheel angle. These adjustable, front to rear position and steering wheel angle, are like having a telescoping, vertical adjustment steering wheel in a automobile. The adjustable height and wheel angle can be quickly changed by easily accessible knobs, located at the top of the vertical tubing. At the top of the vertical tube is a rectangle piece of wood with many adjustable fittings, located on the under side of the wood table. These adjustments are for configuring different racing wheels, left to right or right to left, I did have to make any adjustments for my steering wheels. The wooden table is large enough to accommodate any of my steering wheel combinations, as well as leaving enough room for a cool drink. Plus, I can remove the wheel and pedals, fold the game stand and slide it under my couch.
It is a real pleasure to use the Ultimate Steering Wheel Racing Game Stand, in my family room, in my rocking, over stuffed recliner, in front of my 60" HD TV.
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I've been sim racing for a long, long time, and I've always wanted to buy a full rig, but I've never had the money or the room. I have the room now, but I still don't have the money. Luckily, this wheel stand is a good substitute.For the price, you can't beat this thing. Ninety bucks gets you a solid, well-constructed wheel stand that's sturdy, stable, and easy to
put together. It's adjustable enough that you can put the wheel at the angle you need it, and, once you put the gripper legs in place,
the stand stays anchored to one spot, and you won't move it out of place unless you have incredibly stiff pedals.
Speaking of pedals: I use a Fanatec CSR wheel and Clubsport pedals, and the stand fits them both perfectly.
My only quibble is that the pedal mount isn't adjustable (I would have liked the ability to tilt the pedals up some. But, considering the price, that's a minor complaint. If you need a compact wheel stand that is stable, well-built, and easy to move, look no further.
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