RACING COCKPITS RCP Cockpit PRO MK2 User manual

RCP Cockpit PRO MK2 Manual (v.02/2024.1)
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Safety Notices:
Tip Hazard
When building (the uprights especially) they could fall over if accidentally knocked into or
bumped.
Sharp Edges
Cut aluminum can be sharp on the ends. During building (before end caps are installed) be
careful not to catch on the edges as they could be sharp enough to cut.
Pinch Hazard
When assembling it’s possible to pinch fingers accidentally. Be sure your fingers are out of the
way when tightening and making adjustments.
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Boxes you’ll need for this Build:
PL1 - (A&B or combined box) Long extrusions and brackets.
PL2 - More extrusions and brackets.
PB1 - Sheet metal parts like pedal plate, wheel deck etc as well as extra bolts and mounting
hardware.
Part Types:
2-Slot Profile 3-Slot Profile
Side mounts Universal Wheel Deck
Universal Pedal Plate 2-Hole Slotted Corner Bracket
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RCP Cockpit PRO: Parts Guide (Cont.)
2-Hole 90° Corner Gusset 4-Hole 90° Corner Gusset 6-Hole 90° Corner Gusset
3-Hole End Cap 2-Hole End Cap 1-Hole End Cap
Standard Spring T-Nut (M8) Flange Nut (M8)
12mm SHORT Bolt (M8) 16mm Standard Bolt (M8) 20mm LONG Bolt (M8)
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How to Use T-Nuts: A Quick Guide
Method 1: Simply slide T-Nut into T-Slot from the side.
Method 2: Push T-Nut into T-Slot at an angle then snap into place so it ends up flat. You can
lever the allen wrench in the screw hole to help with this. This method is what you will use
once the ends are blocked.
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How to Use T-Nuts: A Quick Guide (Cont.)
Once T-Nut is in place, simply secure the bracket etc. with the correct length screw.
PRO TIP: If you are installing vertically and need to hold the T-Nut in place, you can put
the long end of the allen wrench into the T-Slot channel to hold it from below.
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Important → Method 3: Place bolts into holes. Then loosely attach T-nuts onto bolts. Then
you can slide the entire assembly into the T-slot all at once. This can save a huge amount of
time!
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Build Guide
Step 1: Connect Back Rail To Side Rails
Profile:
● 2 x 54” 3-Slot Profile
● 1 x 18.5” 3-Slot Profile (with Logo printed on back)
Hardware:
● 2 x 6-hole 90° Corner Gussets
● 12 x 16mm Standard Bolts
● 12 x Standard Spring T-Nuts
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Step 2: Connect Mid-Rail To Side Rails
Profile:
● 1 x 18.5” 3-Slot Profile
Hardware:
● 2 x 6-Hole 90° Corner Gussets
● 12 x 16mm Standard Bolts
● 12 x Standard Spring T-Nuts
Connect mid rail 17” from the back
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Optional Installation Guide
Sim Risers / Vibration Plates (SR)
Note: If you didn’t purchase Sim Risers: please put floor sliders under where the Sim Risers
would normally go. The Chassis needs to be up off the ground for future steps.
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Step SR1: Install Rubber Feet To Plates
Hardware:
● 4 x Steel Sim Riser Plates
● 4 x Riser Studs with Rubber Feet
● 8 x M8 Flange Nuts
Use the M8 Flange nuts to secure the rubber feet to the Sim Riser Plates.
Make 2 right hand side
Make 2 left hand side (flip plate over)
If you only have 4 Flange nuts use them on the bottom sides of each, and regular m8 nuts on
top.
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Step SR2: Install Sim Risers to Chassis
Hardware:
● 8 x 16mm Standard Bolts
● 8 x Standard Spring T-nuts
1. Using 16mm M8 bolts facing upwards feed through the holes
2. Loosely attach T-nuts to the tops.
3. Lift up the sides of the chassis as needed to slide each sim riser assembly into the
bottom T-slot channel. Tighten down all bolts once in the desired position.
Once installed, you can place floor sliders fabric side down, rubber side up UNDER the
rubber feet. This allows you to be able to move your rig around by sliding it. It also protects
your floors.
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Step 3: Add Back End Caps
Hardware:
● 2 x 3-Hole End Caps
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Step 4: Install Seat Rails & Brackets
Profile:
● 2 x 18.5” 2-Slot Profile
Hardware:
● 4 x 2-Hole 90° Slotted Corner Brackets. Slots should be vertical to allow for extra seat
tilt if desired.
● 8 x 16mm Standard Bolts
● 8 x Standard Spring T-Nuts
Keep all bolts slightly loose for seat mounting next steps.
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Step 5: Install Racing Seat
Note: This is the hardest step. It can be a pain but you’ve got this!
Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6C0oN8c8bs (skip to 6:49 in video if your seat
already has sliders installed)
Hardware:
● 4 x 12mm SHORT Bolts
● 4 x Standard Spring T-Nuts
Slide Seat Rails in and out, and angle as necessary to line up the seat mounting holes.
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Use short 12mm bolts to bolt your racing seat into T-nuts in the Seat Rail T-slots.
Mount seat lined up with the center of the seat rails. (To allow you to slide the seat back and
forth if needed later in fine tuning).
If your seat has slider rails, you will need to slide them all the way forward to mount the back,
and then all the way back to mount the front. See our video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6C0oN8c8bs
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Step 6: Install End Caps
Hardware:
● 4 x 2-Hole End Caps
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Step 7: Prepare Uprights
Profile:
● 2 x 30” 3-Slot Profiles
Hardware:
● 4 x 6-Hole 90° Corner Gussets
● 24 x 16mm Standard Bolts
● 24 x Standard Spring T-Nuts
1. Put all 24 bolts and T-nuts loosely onto 6-Hole Corner Gussets. This will save you a
tremendous amount of time!
2. Slide Gussets onto the sides of the 30” 3-Slot Profiles as shown.
3. Stand profiles up so the bottoms are flush and sitting on the flat ground. Press
gussets down so they are also flat and flush with the ground. This makes sure
everything is square and flush before installing! Be careful not to tip them over.
4. Tighten down all 12 screws attaching the gussets to the uprights to lock them in
place keeping them in the squared off position.
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Step 8: Install and Align Uprights
1. Slide uprights onto the ends of the side rails and into position.
2. Tighten all 12 bolts attaching uprights onto the side rails.
Align uprights to be just beyond your knees when sitting in your racing seat. If you have
seat sliders, move the seat to the center for this measurement. This is to give a good starting
position. You can fine tune later as needed.
You may need to prop up each side as you slide each upright on. You can put another
piece of loose profile laid flat under the side for this.
Be sure to leave t-nuts loose enough you can slide each side on with minimal pressure to
minimize any scratching (and just make it easier to do). If any scratching occurs you can
use the included pen to touch it up.
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Step 9: Install Side Mount Profiles
Profile:
● 2 x 7” 2-Slot Profile
Hardware:
● 2 x 4-hole 90° Corner Gussets
● 8 x 16mm Standard Bolts
● 8 x Standard Spring T-Nuts
Install lined up with the tops up the uprights to ensure everything is square while
mounting the wheelbase, then we can adjust height later.
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