There are no directions for this thing and it isn't color coded or dots to label what is what.
This was my first profile rig, buying it to finally move off of my desk. I couldn't be more pleased! I've raced in this rig for awhile now, and have had absolutely no issues! It doesn't flex at all, running at 10 NM of force regularly, but even at 18 (the max mine goes to) it still doesn't flex.
Instructions were fairly clear, the only part that was slightly confusing was the pedal plate, but I figured it out in a few minutes. The shifter mount is good, it does flex if you force it, but if I'm just shifting and not trying to make it move, it doesn't flex at all. The pedal plate is super strong, so no flex there under braking either. Basically, it's sturdy as a rock.
My only complain is that I wish it was a bit easier to adjust the wheel plate, but that's not a big complaint, because once you get the wheel plate adjusted to your liking, you'll never have to move it again. It's a very minor inconvenience, and for all I know, all 8020 rigs are like that.
The customer support is also super nice! While I was still looking at what to get from RigMetal, I sent an email asking about seats and which ones they recommend, since they don't make their own. Within a few hours, support got back to me and gave a seat recommendation for each price-range (budget, mid-range, and high-end), and that was super helpful! I went with his recommendation for mid-range, which was Next Level Racing, and am super happy with that as well.
TL;DR Super strong, doesn't flex, only cockpit I'll ever need.
Couldn't be happier! This was was my first profile rig and it's rock solid. Only "watch outs" are making sure your seat fits width wise due to the shifter mount, I'll have to figure out how to mount the arm on the side of the profile. And make sure your wheel base fits. My Moza 5nm could only mount to 2 holes. Take your time and sort out all your pieces, once you get into the rhythm of attaching the T nuts it gets easier. Overall I highly recommend as Rigmetal is making quality products.
The parts were all solid, everything was included. The install went mostly smooth, and the only issues I had were with the seat, which had nothing to do with RigMetal.
The only note I wanted to make, the instructions show colored dots to reference, the rig does not come with those dots. It's not a problem, you can just set the pieces out the same way and figure out which ones you need for each step, but it was worth mentioning because if I had realized they weren't actually labeled like that I could have gotten my own stickers.
Again it went together super easy and straight forward and I had zero issues so it's not a problem. Just wanted to mention it for anyone looking over the instructions and expecting it.
This rig is solid as can be and a great value. I couldn't be happier.
Good quality well built components. Great quality for the value. the only other thing I would say is it would be nice if the metal was cleaned a little better there were some aluminum shavings left in the channels.
(The monitor stand in the pic is not rig metal)
