XL4 Big Boy Xlerator Wheel Stand for Logitech Driving Force GT

Product Details

ASIN: B002V3QMRE
Media: Video Game

By : Xlerator Wheel Stands
Price : $109.99

Product Description

The Big Boy Xlerator Wheel Stand is a metal stand that holds video game steering wheels in a comfortable and stable driving position. This stand can be used in your living room with about any sofa or chair. It lifts up and stands on an extra leg that makes it easier to get in and out of your chair. The pedals flip up making it easy to store upright in a corner or closet. The unique design of the Xlerator Wheel Stand mates the steering wheel and the pedals as one unit making it very stable. The pedals sit in a metal pan that holds them steady and has three adjustments for height. Stand is made from 16 gauge steel tubing and sheet metal, welded and powder coated gloss black for a durable lasting finish. Quality rubber leg tips protect furniture. Three position telescoping adjustable neck slider makes it very adjustable for different body sizes and driving styles. Big Boy stand is two inches wider and has three position lap bar leg extentions that adjust lap bar height. Will work with the Logitech Driving Force GT, Driving Force Pro, DriveFX and many other clamp type wheels. Stand will not work with Logitech G25-G27, adapter kit required for the Microsoft Xbox 360 Racing Wheel. Do not put out big bucks for a racing chassis that takes up half your living room or a setup that will allow the pedals to move or has a pole between your legs. The Xlerator Wheel Stand is the best value on the market for steering wheel stands and will help you take your driving games to the next level. Perfect set up for Playstation 3, Grand Turismo 5 and Xbox 360, Forza Motorsports 3. The Big Boy stand is for people over 220 lbs, The top limits being 6'4" and 290-300 lbs. The big boy Lap bar legs are 20.5 inches wide, and too wide for some smaller chairs with arms.

XL4 Big Boy Xlerator Wheel Stand for Logitech Driving Force GT

Product Features

Stable platform to take your driving games to the next level.
Stores easily in closet or corner.
Very affordable compared to other products.
Unique design without a pole or upright between your legs.
Use in your living room with existing furniture.

Customer Reviews

I'm a huge fan of driving and racing games, so as an early Christmas present, my wife bought a Logitech G27 for me. Great wheel, but when I tried to attach it to a fold out table it just flopped around and was too unstable. So I looked at wheel seats, but at $400, that was too much for me and then where to store it. After a little searching on Amazon, I found the Xlerator BigBoy wheel stand. ( because I'm quite a bit over weight ) with the G27 adaptor. It came with free shipping and arrived within a week. Assembly took less than an hour and I was up and driving NFS Shift in no time.
I really like the fact that this stand allows you to sit back in your couch or chair and is very adjustable. Most of the other stands I looked at really made you sit up over the wheel, which could not be comfortable for any long period of time. The stand with the G27 is a great combination, it's light enough to move around after use, but sturdy enough to keep everything in place even under heavy driver `input'. The pedals stay in place even when you heal toe or stamp on the brake. The finish stands up to my klutzy movements haven't marred it yet. You might find the need for a USB 2 extension if you are using this on the couch, but Amazon sells a 3 meter version for about $8.
Again, one of the great features about this stand is that it can easily be picked up and stored in the closet. When you pick it up for storage, the foot print is only as large as the pedals since the wheel / shifter bar rise up. It doesn't lock in place, but if you rest the upper end against a wall or other object it will stay in place.
Lastly, the pre and post sales support from Xlerator is wonderful. They are very response and helpful.
Overall, 5 stars for a excellent product and a great value.

I reviewed this over at PS3Blog.net, since I purchased this to go with Gran Turismo 5 and the Logitech PlayStation 3 Driving Force GT Racing Wheel. Here is the bulk of my review from that site:
The outside legs that wrap around your lap are adjustable (all the adjustments are done with spring pins that you line up with the holes). Since I have a large lap, I had to extend the legs all the way, but it still sits comfortably. You can also adjust the length of the support beam (where the lap bar connects to it) to put the foot pedals either closer to you or further out. I like the design they have with this better than a lot of the wheel stands you get at retail stores and the like (since most of them have a support beam that goes between your legs; a less than ideal setup). The only drawback would be if you use a small chair, as the outside legs are best suited for wide chairs and couches (the Big Boy has a 22 inch spread for the lap legs).
With the main support beam going out and then over to the foot pedal base, your legs are free of obstruction, which makes the driving feel more comfortable. The foot pedal itself is a flat piece of metal that, surprisingly, really holds the pedal base in place quite well. While putting it together, I did lose my footing a little bit and stepped right on it (I weigh over 350lbs), and it morphed, but it was also easily bent back into shape (the metal is still sturdy, but I'm not surprised my weight bent it like that).
Keep in mind, the wheel stand was specifically designed for the Driving Force GT, but the manufacturer does have adapters to be able to use it on other wheels (including the G27 and the 360 wireless wheel). With that said, the stand allows you to pivot the main frame back so you can easily get in and out of your chair (the base and lap bars all have rubber feet, so it doesn't slide around and is pretty stable, even in a vertical position), and to make the steering wheel setup easier. Slide the wheel over the flat wheel base plate and lock it in place.
As far as the actual racing goes and how well it works, the simple answer would be amazingly well. For being one of the cheapest stands on the market, I think it's also one of the sturdiest. No matter how high you have the force feedback settings, and how hard you play, the wheel stand stays in place (it slipped on me once at the base, mainly because the carpet is so worn out that it carries little grip, so being able to find a little bit of traction like that was a plus in my book :lol: ).
Since it is easy to take apart and stand, storage is easily done, too. If you have enough room, you can have it rest in the vertical position in a corner, or you can take the steering wheel support/lap bars off and set those to the side to reduce space even more. Personally, I just either leave it in front of the TV, or move it into the corner of my room. The footprint is pretty small.
Even with my wide body and thick legs, the stand didn't get in the way, nor did it twist and turn while I used the wheel. It's surprising how sturdy this thing is based on how it looks (minimal parts, no flashiness). I think that alone (and being able to pivot the bars back to easily get in and out of your seating area) makes this one of the better, understated accessories out there (similar to PS3 RealTriggers, but this likely won't catch on as fast since it's aimed at a much smaller market).
Overall, though, for $120 ($99 if you get the regular sized one), this is quite a bargain if you're big into racing games and want a very sturdy, and affordable (compared to others), wheel stand.