Dec 3 2007VRX Mach 4 Racing Simulator Seems Legit
Typically I question the merit of racing/flight simulators, but the VRX Mach 4 actually seems legitimate. Granted it probably costs more than my house, but that's beside the point. It's powered by 4 Xbox 360's -- one for each of the 3 Sharp Aquos LCDs, and one for the 7" LCD rear view mirror. It even has a "Virtual Wind System", consisting of 2 dual Honeywell fans, so you can feel the wind in your face when you're burning rubber. Yeah, it's pretty nasty. But if you've got the money to blow on this system, chances are you've got the money for a real damn sports car and the tickets associated with racing it. In which case you should stick to that -- because while driving simulators are cool, they only come with one seat. See what I'm getting at here? Sports cars get you laid, racing simulators get you bad grades in college and a string of failed relationships.
A full list of the system's features and a few more pictures after the burn-out.
· 4 Microsoft Xbox 360's
· 4 Copy's Forza Motorsport 2
· Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter
· Microsoft Force Feedback Steering wheel
· 3 Sharp Aquos 37" LC-D62U 1080p HD LCD displays
· Adjustable rear view Power Acoustik (PTM 750) 7" LCD display
· Bose Acoustimass 10 series surround sound system with subwoofer
· Harmon Kardon AVR-144 Surround Sound receiver
· 1500 Watt Tactile Vibration Feedback System
· 1900 Watt Tactile Power Amplifier
· Virtual Wind System powered by 2 dual Honeywell fans with chrome shroud
· 1" CNC machined polished aluminum foot assembly that connects to the front of the VRX
· Universal triple screen aluminum mounting bracket that excepts LCD displays from 20" to 40"
· Adjustable aluminum and tinted acrylic component shelves
· On board power bar and unique wire way system conceals cables
· Polished chrome chassis with powder coated wheel mount and pedal mount
· CNC billet aluminum Speaker Mounts and Seat Wing
· Front and rear non-slip aluminum vibration dampeners
· 3M automotive chrome trim concealed edges
· Italian Sparco Monza racing seat (choice of Red/Black or Black/Silver)
· Sparco automotive seat slider
· Suspension seat base
· 3/D epoxy coated graphics
· Velcro and machined rubber grip blocks "prevents wheel and pedal movement"
· 10" diagonal and 8" horizontal wheel adjustments
· Polished Aluminum Speaker Mounts
· LED Lighting effects
· Beverage Containment System
The VRX MACH 4- THe World's First Quad Screen Race Simulator [newlaunches]
Reader Comments
1. shazaam - December 3, 2007 4:54 PM
Yeah, or you could buy a real car.
2. boredom - December 3, 2007 5:03 PM
I agree, just buy a damn car. Or here's a real off the wall suggestion, GO OUTSIDE, talk to people, converse with things that are alive and right in front of you.
3. blpressure - December 3, 2007 5:54 PM
That's the second thing I'm getting after winning next weekend's lottery, first thing is a real car.
4. guate6 - December 3, 2007 7:00 PM
"· Universal triple screen aluminum mounting bracket that excepts LCD displays from 20" to 40"" Man, whomever wrote these didn't proof it (See: accepts).
All I have to say about the specs is "wow." Now what if you already have a modded/tuned car that you've raced with? I guess this is ok for the next step, though I still wouldn't buy it. I'm a PC gamer and quite honestly, I can strap a fan to the front of my screen in a concealed place (or on the ground sideways), and play racing games on my 10.25' (yes, feet) screen, 630W 5.1 surround sound system...tires are almost as big as people on this thing...excellent gaming system I have...this is "alright"
5. MajorDork - December 3, 2007 9:06 PM
Now I have somthing else to get me off besides my wife! "Hunny, is it that time of the momth yet?"
6. Yes - December 4, 2007 12:29 AM
Yes, i want to see the porn on this!
7. whoneedsenemies - December 4, 2007 10:19 AM
And some guys wonder why they can't find girlfriends.....
8. Jumpin_J - December 4, 2007 11:59 AM
Doesn't ESPNZONE already have something like this?
9. shark - December 6, 2007 7:15 AM
wow look like a spaceship
10. viktor von doom - October 20, 2009 2:46 AM
i disagree i have 4 cars and i think that is the most bad ass thing ive ever seen i want one!!
11. Hans van Hal - October 26, 2009 11:21 AM
Where can I bay this Simulator ,
Can you give mi the phone nummers ohr adress
Thanks