Advanced Racing Seat Driving Simulator Gaming Chair with Gear Shifter Mount (Black)

I ordered this sim gaming chair for a few reasons: 1. It was small and would fit in my small space I have carved out for my sim gaming systems. 2. OpenWheeler customer support had responded to my inquiries about adding on flight stick and throttle (HOTAS) bracket options with their upcoming support for flying sim controllers. 3. It had a quickly and highly adjustable design for different size gamers as I host sim game parties in my home with both adults and kids getting turns which require quick adjustment for a large range of sizes. After ordering this chair and setting it up with my driving sim controller (Logitech G29 wheel, pedals and shifter) I was very pleased with its ergonomics, ruggedness and ease of use/assembly. The mounting brackets and systems were solid, not shaky or flimsy feeling while still being easily adjustable - the perfect combination. Now, to the main issue with the decision to buy this system over the next option which was over $400 more - the ability to support both driving and flying sim controllers simultaneously. The support for the flying controllers weren't actually released yet when I purchased the chair so I kept in touch with OpenWheeler customer support about when/where the brackets for the flight stick and throttle system would be available. Originally OpenWheeler customer support stated it would be middle of August when the add-on brackets would be available but when contacting them around that time they were still not available. Even though I was a bit disappointed I couldn't complain too loudly because the customer support rep, Dimitar, came through with phenomenal support by sending the beta version of the brackets to me for free. Yes, you heard me correct - for free! They had a few more available they hadn't shipped yet and since I was anxious to get the add-on brackets Dimitar sent them to me for me to test and provide feedback for. Wow, that was awesome! The brackets weren't specific to any one controller and they weren't painted but they worked great and you can be very sure that the finished product will be much more refined. The brackets were similarly solid while easily adjustable and only requiring 2 set screw knobs to swap out the shifter bracket on the right with the flight stick bracket which could be done in under a minute. While I don't typically swap between games that quickly I like the fact it is quick and easy to do. The controller is still mounted to the bracket and just the bracket is swapped out so no actual controller mounting is ever fussed with. The flight throttle on the left is usually left in place at all times so that makes it really easy. I can't say enough about the great customer support I received and if that makes any difference to you then I can vouch that OpenWheeler will take care of you. Really glad I purchased this sim gaming chair. I will buy from them again for sure if I need add-on options in the future like seat risers or bass speaker tactile transducer to get the feel right. Excellent product and design. Phenomenal customer support. Great price. What more could you expect?

I rarely write reviews and when I do it is to caution others about an inferior product or customer service. Not so in this case. Open Wheeler is the type of company you wish all others could be. They offer a quality product with outstanding customer service. The product. The chair is made of solid, quality materials and when completed is very comfortable, stable and can be adjusted to a perfect fit. Putting the chair together was a breeze. The information manual was concise and easy to understand. All the parts were clearly labeled and they even provided color pictures for each stage of construction along with all the tools you need. (even a small portable socket wrench!) The chair comes equipped with wheels so it is very easy to move around or out of the way. You can tell Open Wheeler put a lot of thought into their design to make it versatile enough to cover a gambit of uses, from race to flight simulation to console gaming. They even have an option to extend the platform rearward for those who wish to recline the seat all the way. To say I am pleased with my chair is an understatement. Customer Service. When I ordered my chair, I did so with the express purpose of using it for flight simulation with the Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS controls. Out of ignorance, I ordered the wrong configuration. I called Open Wheeler USA, based in Florida, direct and was connected with Dimitar who goes by "D." I explained to D that I ordered the wrong configuration, told him what I was looking for and he took it from there. He told me he would email me a return shipping label, apologized for not being able to refund my money until the parts were returned, took my order for the correct parts and sent it to me via 2 day shipping. I told him it was entirely my mistake and that I would pay for the return shipping. D told me he couldn't let do that, stressing that the number one concern for Open Wheeler is that their customers are taken care of and are satisfied with their product. He went on to say that Open Wheeler takes a lot of pride in their product and strive to make it the best it can be. I've ordered another chair for my son that D customized to his specifications. One of the parts was not immediately available. D went out of his way to keep me updated on the progress of the shipment and made sure my card was not charged until the chair was shipped. Let me stress that I've received nothing from Open Wheeler or anyone for this review. It's just that it's been a long time since I've had such a great experience with a company who want to do things the right way. Read less

I read many many reviews while deciding on a rig. I almost passed on the open wheeler. Very Happy I bought it. The seat arrived in great condition. Assembly was quick and easy. Real open end/box wrenches and allen keys are included as well as an assortment of hardware all sorted, bagged and labeled for a few brands of wheels and pedals. The seat adjusts smoothly forward and back and the seat back reclines just as it would in a car. The seat is covered in nice durable material, cushioning is firm but very comfortable for long driving sessions. The wheel and pedal mounts are pre drilled and slotted for many if not all brands. Adjusting the rig is easily done with rubber coated knobs and every adjustment moves smoothly while seated. All welds look great and are finished nicely then powder coated. The first drawback is the rig sits a couple of inches lower than a playseat so depending on where your tv sits you may be sitting a little lower then you would like to be. The second drawback is the pedal mount is not adjustable for tilt angle as it is mounted directly to the main frame square tube. I though this would be an issue but It is at a good angle and I have no problems with comfort or fit. Some reviews I read complaned the pedal mount flexed too much. Well they must have fixed that There is no flex in mine every thing is very solid. The main box tube runs up nearly the whole length behind the peddal mount. All in all I'm very pleased with this rig it should last me quite a while. Quality materials and very good construction. Big bang for the buck.

Very clear instructions when assembling. Plenty of adapters for a variety of steering wheel/pedal setups from different companies. This worked ideally for my thrustmaster T300rs setup. Sturdy and comfortable enough with a good range of adjustability. Only in extreme cirumstances when playing GT Sport did I feel the platform where the steering wheel sits wasn't sturdy enough to keep the column from twisting slightly to the left when inputing quick steering adjustments. It happens very oddly depending on the inputs I'm attempting to make. Otherwise, the whole setup is very sturdy. This will more than hold up for the occasional enthusiast using the more novice/advanced steering wheel setups. You would not want this if you're attempting to use a Fantec wheel setup. That particular steering wheel requires a very sturdy mount. You would want a more professional setup if you plan to run that type of wheel. Otherwise, anything from Logitech or Thrustmaster will be ideally suited for this. Comes with wheels to ease tucking it out of the way when not in use.

Great product! Very solid! Took 45 minutes to install. Play with a ts-pc racer and t3pa pro pedals. Fast shipping!

The chair is perfect, would recommend relocating the steering wheel mounting pole between the legs, as it is a obstruction for getting in and out of the chair. Overall perfect product.

easy to assemble. stable. looks good. needs a few holes for better cable managment.

The quality is good The comfort is good The quality/cost is really good