Marada Racing Sim Cockpit Stand with comfortable Seat Fit for Logitech/Fanatec/Thrustmaster G27 G923 G920,Large Round Tube&Adjustable Professional Driving Race Mount,Wheel Pedal Handbrake Not Included

Great product for the driving enthusiasts who like to race on a simulator. Had my son put it together with one of his friend’s help and it didn’t seem to take too long or was too difficult. (It was his B-Day gift.) He loves it as it is sturdy and stable while in use. His only gripe with it is that the foot pedals are too close and his knees are bent leading to him hitting the steering wheel. He wishes that there was an extra hole further away towards the front to mount the pedals on because there’s room. He is now considering if Dad will help him drill holes there. The extra few inches would help tremendously. Too bad it didn’t come from the manufacturer pre-drilled. (The seat does slide for adjustment but it’s already pushed back as far as it goes.) Just for reference, my son is a college student who is 5’10”. If this is for a younger, shorter kid (or adult) there wouldn’t be any issues.

Do it. I never heard of Marada before either. I bought this because it was a tube design and I wanted a sturdy rig. VERY STURDY! Easyish to assemble, better with 2 people but I was able to do it alone. Comfortable seat, and everything is adjustable. I cannot recommend it enough. Its about 80 pounds (36.3 kg).

This is a review of the Marada Red Cockpit-14. To more precise, this is actually the Cockpit-54. Looks like the original 14 design got improved but they kept the same name. You can also find Cockpit-54 on Amazon and see they are the same.I originally was going to buy the stand only and use the seat from my old Playseat Classic. The lack of sliders on my old seat changed my mind so I bought the version with the seat. Overall, took me probably 5 hours to assemble and attach peripherals. About 1:15 for the stand itself. Not hard but a lot of bolts to connect and tighten. Once it was together, I realized just how big and heavy this cockpit is. Has to weigh at least 80lbs. As I need to be able to move it around, I went on Amazon and bought some M8x20mm caster sets(1.5" or 2" wheels - I got the 2") to use instead of the included feet. Works great and the cockpit remains stable.Next came the seat. Putting that together took about 30 minutes. Trying to attach it to the cockpit, however, turned into an exhausting failure. Looks easy in their video but not for me. I eventually gave up doing it their way and removed the seat mounting panels from the cockpit and attached them to the seat first, then mounted the panels/seat to the cockpit frame. Otherwise, it is very difficult to get the sliding rails mounted to the panels. Front end of slide has only one attachment hole while the rear has 4(and you have to use the 4th in from the edge). I found it impossible to work a screw or bolt that far underneath the rear of the seat.Now it was time to mount my Thrustmaster T300RS. Again, more difficult than I expected. Yes, the wheel plate has the necessary holes but you still have to find and line up the holes in the wheel. I sat in the seat and removed some of the wheel stand bolts so the plate was basically in my lap so I could steady the wheel while hole hunting. (Important note for T300 owners, in case you forgot, the USB cable is hard-wired to the wheel) I ran the USB and pedal cables right out the back of the wheel plate. The power cord is too large for this and I had to bend it under itself and route it out one of the big round holes on the mounting plate. Mounting pedals was easy in comparison. 4 velcro straps are included to help manage cables. Not using the shifter stand but simple to attach if needed.Finally, time for some Gran Turismo 7. The cockpit is very sturdy compared to my old Playseat. Mounting the steering wheel to the plate rather than using the plastic table mount brought a much more detailed feel from the wheel. I was getting tactile feedback at a greater level than previously. Even with wheels holding up the cockpit, there was no movement and cranking the wheel for a sharp turn felt great and instilled confidence. The adjustability of the seat is nice but I found it a lot hotter to sit in compared to the fabric-backed chair I used for 15 years. I miss the side bolsters of my old seat as well. You may prefer getting just the frame and find your own seat.Seems to me that this cockpit is more than strong enough for a direct drive wheel, provided the wheel mounting plate can accommodate it. Hopefully I will find out someday. To wrap up, a solid racing cockpit at a reasonable price but it is relatively large and heavy. I would guess a very low Wife Acceptance Factor unless you have dedicated space for it. You could separate the front and rear if needed(remove 8 bolts). I rate this a solid 4 stars(point off because I believe the wheel stand hardware could use some improvement with regard to cable management and wheel port accessibility, assembly was more challenging than expected, and the seat is fine but not exceptional) and perfect for those that have the space for it and enjoy sim racing but not to the level of the hardcore guys with their very expensive rigs. I guess you could call this a gateway cockpit. Fine for the casual, non-competitive racer but it could lead to full blown sim racing addiction. Considering the price point, this provides a great bang for the buck. Cheers!

I'm actually impressed with the build quality. I'm very happy with this chasis. I recommend you buy this one especially if you on the larger size. I'm 6"2 and I have plenty of room.

Boxes cames separate but both arrived on same day. It was easy to put together. I would recommend taking the track off the seat to mount but other than that it's great!

Didn't want to invest a ton of $$$ testing out whether or not I'd like to sim race but it turned out to be a really good deal! Stout built sim rig. Thick tubing with endless adjustments once built, adjustable seat is comfy for hours of game play. EXTREMELY happy with this set-up. I did modify a few things for my own personal wants but for a cheap basic sim rig, it's tough to beat! I added 2" locking castor wheels (AMZ# B0CKRF9G5S)to move it away when I wasn't using it. I also added a small shelf bracket (AMZ# B07QLK6PWS)to stiffen up the shifter plate. I modified and installed these seat brackets (AMZ# B09KFH5164 ) to get a better seat angle. I also ran all the wiring internally and mounted this USB hub (AMZ# B0CD1BHXPZ) to the motor plate for ease of wiring and adding additional toys when needed. I am using the Logitech Pro racing wheel, pro pedals and pro sequential shifter/hand brake. Added a Moza 7 speed shifter to balance out the rig.

We only received the seat. The frame was not included in the box. This is a Xmas gift. Now what do we do?

This cockpit is perfect for anyone getting into sim racing. It's affordable and easy to assemble. The seat is comfortable for those hours of racing. I've regretted buying many things, this cockpit isn't one of them.