There are plenty of cool racing simulators, but this one from a British company called BallRacing Developments, takes things to a whole new level of realism.
Built around a full sized model of a Formula 1 race car, the BRD 06 Motion Simulator is mounted on hydraulically operated bed that can deliver up to 1.5G during cornering. Constructed mostly from carbon fiber, the entire car looks spookily realistic right down to the F1 style steering wheel controls, paddle gear shifters, and full racing harness. You can even get it with smoke generators to simulate the smoke created whenever the tires lock-up during braking.
Three large LCD screens bring you the visual action, while a 5.1 surround sound system provides the audio. The simulator runs BRD’s own software, which like the car, was developed by racing drivers for driver training.
What’s really cool is that unlike Ferrari’s private simulator, this one is available to buy.If you just want to try it out, this place in England has 10 of them, although they will charge you a cool $55 per session.
Full Specifications:
• 66″ equivalent ruggedized TFT display system comprised of triple 24″ screens.
• Powder coated steel motion platform construction combining high strength and a modern architectural look.
• Utilizes the highest grade low friction linear slide technology, for smooth and reliable operation.
• High performance, high helix ball screw technology to deliver high G-loads reliably.
• BRD’s new Pro-ST powerful force-feedback steering system creating an unparalleled level of road feel and fidelity.
• Quick-release F1-style carbon fiber steering wheel with optional fully-working LCD display on the wheel.
• F1-style gear lever paddles.
• Purpose-built accelerator and pressure sensor based brake pedal to give realistic travel and feel.
• Powerful built-in 5.1 surround sound system to give an incredible aural experience.
• Structural carbon-fiber suspension system.
• Fully built-in, electrically-adjustable pedal base to give, at the press of a button, adjustment of the pedal position, which will allow the cockpit to accommodate drivers of most heights.
• Pre-Preg Carbon fibre re-enforced Nomex F1 seat body contoured profile for additional comfort.
• 4 Point Racing harness.
• F1 show tyres and wheels.
• Authentic padded cockpit headrest
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