While many enthusiasts bolt together aluminium profile rigs, one ambitious sim racer decided to machine everything from scratch. Using a personal CNC machine, they designed and milled the entire chassis, wheelbase, pedals, shifter and even a flight-simulation mount. The result is a unique rig with zero flex and an industrial aesthetic.
The builder explains that a CNC approach allows for precision tolerances and stronger components than off‑the‑shelf solutions, especially for the steering column and pedal assemblies. However, they also point out that the initial investment and learning curve are substantial: buying or building a CNC machine, learning CAD/CAM software, and machining dozens of custom parts takes hundreds of hours.
Still, for those with the skills and resources, building your own rig can be as rewarding as driving it. Custom wheelbases, load‑cell pedals and gated shifters can be tailored exactly to your preferences, and the sense of accomplishment is hard to beat.