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Motion-Pro II Racing Simulator Blows Minds, Budgets (Verdict: Must Have, Prepare Divorce Papers)
Posted by Jesus Diaz at 9:01 PM on May 15, 2008
We have seen other cool racing simulators before, but the hand-made, individually-configured, and probably mindblowingly-expensive Motion Pro II by CXC Simulations is by far the most impressive of them all, with three 46-inch 1080p LCD displays, 505-watt 5.1 surround sound system—1,010 watts peak power—synchronized with four vibration transducers, and full motion simulation using electro-mechanical actuators to move your seat. And the tech-porn spec list doesn't stop there.
The combination of the actuators and the sound system vibration transducers are supposed to get you really close to actual racing simulation—minus the G-forces and the spinal cord injuries—but you can add even more details as an option, like a six-speed gated shifter and progressive clutch upgrade—just like the real thing, or a sequential shifter, handbrake, a full carbon fibre external, with high-gloss finish custom paint. The thing even supports networking playing with optional radio kits to taunt opponents from all over the world.
Motion System:
Drive motors and amplifiers: CE & UL compliant
Degrees of freedom: 2
Pitch / Roll angle: +/- 20 deg
Pitch & Roll velocity, maximum per second: 80 deg/sec (1.7 g's)
Display System
Display Type: Flat-panel LCD
Screen Size: 46"
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Height: 28-43/64"
Width: 44-3/8"
Depth: 4-57/64"
Mounting: Integrated Frame Mount
Sound System
Type: 5.1
Total RMS power: 505 watts RMS
Total Peak power: 1010 watts
Maximum SPL: 115 dB
Frequency response: 33 Hz — 20 kHz
Amplifier: Ultra-linear, high-capacity analog
Signal to noise ratio: 93.5 dB, typical 100
Drivers:Satellites: 3" polished aluminium phase plug drivers, subwoofer: 10" high-excursion ported driver
Surround sound effects: Hardware decoding for Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and DTS®, Dolby Pro Logic II
Supported digital formats: Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS 96/24, PCM: 44.1 kHz / 16 bit through 96 kHz / 24 bit
Tactile Transducers: 2 (250 watt max)
Steering Wheel
Wheel: Sparco 270 LN/SN Racing Wheel
Force Feedback Engine: Exclusive Active Driving Technology®
Motors: 2 motors for powerful effects
Hardware FF Adjustments: 2 switches adjust each motor
Software FF Adjustments: Easy to use Graphical User Interface
Buttons: 12 User Definable Buttons
Pedals Throttle: Linear
Brake: Pressure Sensative
Clutch (optional): Fully Progressive
Spring-tension: Adjustable Preload
Pedal: Adjustable Travel and Rake
Pedal Plate: Adjustable Positioning
Potentiometers:Industrial Grade
Materials: Billet Machined Aluminum/Steel
Shifter
Sequential Shifter: Formula 1 Style Steering Wheel Paddles
Gated Shifter (optional): 6 Speed Gated Shifter w/ Reverse
Physical
Height: 59 in / 150 cm
Length: 74 in / 188 cm
Width (single screen): 44 in / 112 cm
Width (triple screen): 114 in / 290 cm
Machine weight (single screen): 375 lb / 170 kg
Machine weight (triple screen): 535 lb / 243 kg
Player Weight maximum: 250 lb / 113 kg
Player height minimum: 59 in / 150 cm
Player height maximum: 79 in / 200 cm
Power: 120VAC, 50-60 Hz, 600 Watts
If you want more, go join a NASCAR team. [CXC Simulations via BornRich]
Tags: cxc | games | gaming | home entertainment | racing | simulation | simulators

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Sleeper_Service
Posted 9:18 PM 15/5/08
Some things go beyond awesome. This is one of those things.
Sleeper_Service
Dook_In_The_Urinal
Posted 9:59 PM 15/5/08
@Jesus Diaz:
(.....Prepare Divorce Papers)
I don't need a racing sim to kick that off.
Dook_In_The_Urinal
scarbrtj
Posted 9:45 PM 15/5/08
If my neighbor had this, a hot wife, good butler, stout ox, and healthy donkey, I would covet his Motion Pro II, wife, manservant, ox, and ass.
scarbrtj
wolfenstein-3d
Posted 10:37 PM 15/5/08
Excellent post Mr. Diaz. I wish there were more posts with detailed specs.
As for this monstrosity of PB&J-like deliciousness, i do not have a wife, but i can bet that it would certainly stay that way if i purchased this. The specs on this are absolutely mind-bottling. Yea, i said bottling.
wolfenstein-3d
JChristopher
Posted 10:35 PM 15/5/08
Oooooh. I couldn't find a price anywhere. Oh wait. That means I can't afford it:-(
JChristopher
phantam
Posted 10:26 PM 15/5/08
ummm... this + 3 xbox360's + forza2 ... = instaorgasm?
phantam
akmarksman
Posted 10:46 PM 15/5/08
Beyond this, you should actually buy a real NASCAR, rally or F1 car
how about no?..not with the price of gas being $4.24 a gallon in Alaska.
thank god it doesn't have a dock for any apple products.
akmarksman
SuperMacGuy
Posted 10:46 PM 15/5/08
It won't be F1 or Nascar, but for its price I'm sure you can buy a decent beater car and go real racing with the SCCA. Or even a nicer car and win, depending on $$$.
SuperMacGuy
wolfenstein-3d
Posted 10:44 PM 15/5/08
@JChristopher:
Math Equation of the Day
3-46" 1080p tvs ~$3000
Amplifier+speakers ~$750
Seat+steeringwheel+pedals+motion system ~$SHITTON
Construction costs+Markup ~$FUCKLOAD
Total Cost: (All the assets you currently own * 4)^2
wolfenstein-3d
strider_mt2k
Posted 11:23 PM 15/5/08
Hang a flight stick on there and I'm in.
Cars are cool, but I'd rather fly.
strider_mt2k
Buford T. Justice
Posted 11:21 PM 15/5/08
Base unit $20k. As displayed, I'm guessing ~$32k.
Buford T. Justice
Stang70Fastback
Posted 11:14 PM 15/5/08
Oh. My. God. This thing + Live for Speed would be a DREAM!
Stang70Fastback
Rabid Penguin
Posted 12:15 AM 16/5/08
They should have some sort of fan system that blows on you, and the faster you go the harder it blows - maybe a heat lamp too... then Out Run would be a lot more fun.
I'm not a huge fan of racing games, but this could make me a believer.
Rabid Penguin
Lester56
Posted 12:05 AM 16/5/08
I just peed myself.
Lester56
Viva La Volvo
Posted 11:58 PM 15/5/08
Sure puts shame tho this one.
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Viva La Volvo