Customer Reviews
This kit is extremely sturdy and the hardware it comes with is already pretty solid! The only "complaint" as others mentioned for this kit is the instructions pretty much suck, however if you are not brain dead and can use standard hand tools (Allen keys) it is super easy to build. If needed if you reference pictures but I did not find it necessary. Amazing price for what you get, would highly recommend.
I just finished assembly of a new Flagship Cockpit (Dec 2024 version). This is one super rock-solid sim racing rig. It is easily the sturdiest thing in my house. If assembled correctly you will have NO flex/sway/other movement. This was definitely an issue with my previous frame. The design is at once minimalistic, flexible, and fully adjustable. Not sure what I would change. In the event there was something you wanted to add, or something you did not like about the base design, the extruded aluminum construction makes it easy to accommodate. I am so glad I went this route for my sim frame, rather than purchasing one of the other more proprietary-designed rigs I was considering.
Shipping was very quick, with package arriving only days after order was placed, during Christmas rush. No missing parts, and everything was well-packaged and arrived without damage.
As others have mentioned, and the seller has fully disclosed, the assembly instructions are... minimal. I assembled mostly by looking at pics on website, supplemented with more detailed instructions for one of the other RigMetal models. I have never worked with extruded aluminum before, but once I figured out how stuff attached and which bolts were used for what purpose, everything went relatively smoothly.
If you are looking for a reasonably-priced sim rig that will likely be the last you will every buy, something that can accommodate all your future growth, and something your kids can pass down to your grandkids, this is it.
I owned a TR80 and the flagship is in another league. Pedal tray is lightyears better. The front mount for the wheel base is how all the brand should be designing their rigs. Superb!
Solid build, plenty of extra parts for really any use-case. Currently used for racing/driving and flight sim. There are also plenty of other devices with 4040 based build which bolt right onto the unit. Very easy to put together (instructions are minimal but pictures were sufficient and knowing what parts are load-bearing make most connections obvious). I added the caster wheel base to my order as well; very solid connection from the casters to base of frame, used to move over carpeted surface without any issue. Casters have a nice wheel-lock in place to prevent movement. Selection of 4040 extrusions has a more solid center section than other pieces you may order from a different distributor; see center wall thickness compared to other extrusions you may receive from other suppliers. Overall very, very happy with build. Next step is to add a DOF motion system that can support weight of the rig. Would purchase again if I needed a second rig, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a sim rig.
Other additions: Sparco racing seat, slider rails for seat base and pedal base, Fanatec DD2 base, Fanatec H-Shifter, Fanatec handbrake, Fanatec inverted pedals... note, I bought these a long time ago so I just moved them over from my old rig (otherwise I would have probably mixed and matched a different setup), Fanatec e-stop, keyboard tray, monitor mount, and overhead angled monitor mount, siig powered 20-usb hub, 3d-printed handbrake and h-shifter mount, 3d-printed mount for Varjo XR4, dual 1/4" camera mounts for steam lighthouse, 4-point harness seat belt. Depending on how lazy I get I'll probably get another rig just for flight sims so I don't have to keep on swapping out the pedals...
I'm not any good at racing or flying but the experience of losing in VR is still amazing :D
Very well built delivery extremely fast