The Player Frame Set by HumanRacing

I am fortunate enough to not only get to test and own one of the best racing rig in the market, now I received a second one. This second one I received of HumanRacing however, is much more “open” in terms of options and accessories to choose.

Initially, when I bought my first one, everything comes in one packet, one solution, frame with adjustable wheel mount, seat, slider and gear mount.

All is fantastic, but what if you don’t need the gear mount as yet, or the seat , or the slider. What if you have your own bucket seat and seat slider and really like the design and look of GT Chassis?, Can you just get the frame set?, well now you can !!!!

Introducing the Player Frame Set

Link : here

Well I was really excited when I saw this option, as Initially I was really thinking of getting another rig for my workstations, not just for racing games but one for work , watching movies, graphic or video editing and do what we all do when we sit in front of a computer… to relax.
Good thing is, now I can (There are couple of options that I can do to make this work I will post in a near future when the occasion is right)

Now I am given the options , to Mix and Match there are option to go both ways now.

Use optional after market seat and slider or use HumanRacing’s slider kit or non sliding mounts, gear mount (possibly for mouse tray) or without. It’s like picking candy in a store.

Not to mention at a bonus price of (US $540) less than half of it’s brother with full kit (US $1442) link:Here

All the measurements are still the same, and it is identical to the silver one I have down here, still the best in comfort ,highest quality and at minimum to none  @wobbles in steering wheel mounts, It’s still the best in the market.

Finished installed seat result. with no gear mounts and pedal below

I think it’s a fantastic solution that they have created, really gives that flexibility over which accessories to get (see examples here).

I’ve manage to capture some footage of when I was installing the seat. So I hope you have as much fun as I have in making this video and writing this.

Regards,

Marcus

SLI-PRO and SLIMAX-Manager V2.2

*****UPDATE 23-4-2012 (Custom limiter message display for each Sim)*****

The SLI-PRO now displaying different Speed Limiter message during Pit, works on iRacing, rFactor and Race07/Injection Steam version.

Video is below this message.

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Quick video guide of how you can customize your SLI-PRO and new features of the Version 2.2 and how to restore old settings into new version.

This is not a full tutorial, however if you have installed V2.1, then the newest Version 2.2 (for 21 April 2012) should easily installed on the old version and your old configs and scripts are backed up in your installation folder, in addition The new Version 2.2 have much more config files inside the CFG folder, and the ability to map Characters to your rotary switch.

full details are at www.eksimracing.com

Cheers,
Marcus

How to mount Fanatec Shifter to HumanRacing GT Chassis Racing Rig

I’ve been receiving couple of questions in the past in regards to the mounting of the Fanatec Clubsport Pedal on to the humanRacing Gt Chassis rig, however one of the important questions that people often forgot is they will use and require a shifter as well. For those that have owned or used Fanatec Shifter know that the mounting solution for them sucks, because of these there are after market bracket just to cater this. Well instead of spending another $40-$60 on top of the Shifter (ie the after market brackets only work with 1 or 2 brand of racing rig and they are not the majority), I decided to use a very simple and cheap solutions to mount them on my HumanRacing GT Chassis (Until they produce an official mounting bracket for this Shifter). I also want to make sure that they are Sturdy, because it is not worth doing if it’s not strong enough. What I use was 2 x 2mm wide and 2 x 3mm wide cable ties. below image are the results. The H-Patern Shifter on the Left side As you see the bottom of the shifter have no mounting point whatsoever and the PS/2 connection to the wheel is at the bottom of the shifter Meanwhile the sequential I mount on the right to enable fast switching from the H-Patern to Sequential. Connection for the shifters are on both sides of the wheel. but they cannot be both connected at the same time. Switching is simply pulling one and plugging the other. The Infamous “Chopstick” mount it’s quite sturdy for the Sequential shifter but not the H-patern. For H-Ppatern Shifter of Fanatec I would recoomend hard mounting them on to a sturdy platform instead of using the “Chopstick” The results are phenomenal , quick switching and sturdy mount, which also mean I don’t have to pull shifter out of the chopstick mount whenever I need to change shifter ( they are quite hard to pull out) Here are the video displaying how sturdy it is I hope this little tips helps you in someways that it has help myself. happy racing and we’ll see you on the track Marcus

UPDATE post: HumanRacing have just announced their new designed Fanatec CSR Shifter mount. Check out pictures below.

Pictures are courtesy of HumanRacing and V12 Germany

Another simple yet very elegant design and accessories for the GT Chassis.

As always if you’d like to thank me for creating these tutorials, guides, tips and/or reviews. please click on donate button on the right column to help keep this running, Thank you.

Marcus

SGP Vintage edition Case for Apple iPad review

As much as I would hate to admit, it has been difficult to find a “right” case for the iPad. Sure you can go to any store and get a generic one right away, and believe me there are plenty to choose from, but for myself and maybe some of us, we want something special, something different, something that define us from the rest of the flock and to find that “perfect”case, have not been an easy journey.

We want the one that protects really well, looks good and not adding much thickness and or weight to it, picky aren’t we.

So here’s the case that I came across after searching and digging around and considered as the “Best and perfect” all around case. the one that caught my eyes, and I hope this helps your decision-making easier,  I present :

The SGP Vintage Edition for iPad (hand-made).

The SGP Vintage cost a bit more than a regular iPad case, at USD72.99 you get yourself a hand-made genuine soft leather case that is unique and will not only dress your iPad up like the hottest cowgirl in town, but gives it protection it needed without compromising thinness. The SGP can be ordered directly from SGP website and delivery time took 7-10 Days to Sydney and cost US$20.00 considering they ship direct from factory in Korea and maybe they handmade them on order.. who knows.

First impression: I was stunned at the quality of the leather and design.

The velvety texture of the outer leather  and the design inside , they fit really nice and snug, also all the ports are highly accessible but does not jeopardise protection, these case can be considered as a hard case and yet so delicate.

the unboxing Video

The  downside was that the angle on the bottom is not design to stand the iPad high enough for typing angle like other cases, I’m guessing since it will compromise thinness but everything else perfect !

Lovely letters and logo imprinted inside on velvety soft texture, very detailed.

Snug fit , all ports and buttons accessible yet still keeping the iPad slim.

If you notice on the picture above the iPad sits recessed inwards from the case so in case you drop the iPad on the side there are still some sort of protection.

It has only been a day that I have used this , however the quality of the leather nor colour do not change even on my sweaty palm, I would not test this with the shower. This case is designed to have that “wore-down” look after time. SGP even states that on their site, after all ,that’s what makes the case ” Vintage”.

I hope you enjoy this quick review as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it, price is a bit steep for me. But this case is really good, what I’ve been looking for and I am satisfied.

any question post on comments below. I will try my best to answer it.

Thank you