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RCP Cockpit PRO MK2 Manual (v.02/2024.1)
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  • Page 1 RCP Cockpit PRO MK2 Manual (v.02/2024.1) If you need any assistance building, please let us know. We are here to help! Team@RacingCockpits.com +1(833)RACING2 ©2024 Racing Cockpits Operating Company, LLC...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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) Page 4 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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! Page 7 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 8 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 ●...
  • Page 9 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 Page 9 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 10 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. Page 10 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 Step 3: Add Back End Caps Hardware: ● 2 x 3-Hole End Caps Page 13 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 14 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 ●...
  • Page 15 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 ●...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 Step 6: Install End Caps Hardware: ● 4 x 2-Hole End Caps Page 17 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Step 10: Install Side Mounts Hardware: ● 2 x Side Mounts ● 8 x 16mm Standard Bolts ● 8 x Standard Spring T-Nuts Leave Bolts slightly loose to allow for the next step. Page 21 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 22 Step 11: Install End Caps Hardware: ● 2 x 3-Hole End Caps ● 2 x 2-Hole End Caps Page 22 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 23 Step 12: Install Correct Wheel Base Adapter Follow the option that matches your wheel base. Some wheel bases offer multiple mounting options. Always use side or front mount options when offered. Option A: Option B: Option C: Universal Wheel Deck Front Mount Rock Solid Side Mounts Fanatec Direct Drive...
  • Page 24 Option A: Rock Solid Side Mounts Hardware: ● 1 x DD1/DD2 (purchased separately) ● 4 x 20mm LONG Bolts 1. Hold the wheelbase in place. 2. Install wheel base screws. DD1/DD2 Others (GT DD PRO / CSL DD / Etc) Screw in each 20mm LONG side bolt until Use the 4 silver M6 bolts included in the accessory mounting bag.
  • Page 25 Option B: Universal Wheel Deck Hardware: ● 1 x Bottom Mounted Wheelbase (Logitech etc purchased separately) ● 4 x 20mm LONG Bolts ● 4 x M8 Flange Nuts ● 4 x Silver M6 Bolts & Washers (from accessory mounting bag) 1.
  • Page 26 Option C: Front Mount Hardware: ● 1 x Bottom Mounted Wheelbase (Logitech etc purchased separately) ● 4 x 20mm LONG Bolts ● 4 x M8 Flange Nuts ● 4 x Silver M6 Bolts (from accessory mounting bag) 1. Install the Front Mount using the 20mm LONG Bolts and M8 Flange Nuts 2.
  • Page 27 Step 13: Set Wheel Deck Height & Tilt 1. Raise or lower Wheelbase so the center shaft is 2-3" below shoulder height when sitting in your racing chair. Use a tape measure to ensure the same height on each side. Be careful when moving up and down to ensure you don’t loosen things so much they can fall.
  • Page 28 Step 14: Install Pedal Plate Option A: Option B: GT seating position Standard seating position Good for maximum immersion / realism. Good for maximum comfort / less pressure on Higher and more tilted position. the low back. Page 28 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 29 Option A: Standard Seating Position Install Pedal Plate Brackets Hardware: ● 4 x 2-hole 90° Corner Brackets (Or Gussets) ● 4 x 16mm Standard Bolts ● 4 x Standard Spring T-Nuts Page 29 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 30 Install & Align Universal Pedal Plate Hardware: ● 1 x Steel Universal Pedal Plate ● 4 x 20mm LONG Bolts ● 4 x M8 Flange Nuts Pass 4 x 20mm LONG Bolts through the pedal plate and mounting brackets from the top. Secure with Flat Nuts on the bottom side.
  • Page 31 Pedal Plate Mounting Examples There are many different Pedal Plate mounting options for different heights, distances, and angles. You can and should get creative to get the position perfect for you. You can even flip the 2-hole 90° Corner Brackets over to get lower like in the last example. Page 31 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 32 Option B: GT Seating Position Install right and left pedal plate risers Hardware: ● 2 x 5.5” 2-Slot Profiles ● 4 x 2-hole 90° Corner Gussets ● 8 x 16mm Standard Bolts ● 8 x Standard Spring T-Nuts Page 32 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 33 Install Pedal Plate Gussets Hardware: ● 4 x 2-hole 90° Corner Gussets ● 4 x 16mm Standard Bolts ● 4 x Standard Spring T-Nuts Page 33 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 34 Install & Align Universal Pedal Plate Hardware: ● 1 x Steel Universal Pedal Plate ● 4 x 20mm LONG Bolts ● 4 x M8 Flange Nuts Pass 4 x 20mm LONG Bolts through the pedal plate and mounting gussets from the top. Secure with M8 Flange Nuts on the bottom side.
  • Page 35 Step 15: Install End Caps Hardware: ● 2 x 3-Hole End Caps ● 2 x 2-Hole End Caps Page 35 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 36 Step 16: Install Pedals & Align Everything Hardware: ● 1 x Pedal Set (purchased separately) At this point the rig is not fully rigid (since shifter rail is not installed) but it is still somewhat easy to adjust the placement of everything so let’s go ahead and do that. 1.
  • Page 37 Step 17: Install Shifter Rail: Profile: ● 1 x 12” 2-Slot Profile ● 1 x 18.5” 2-Slot Profile Hardware: ● 3 x 2-Hole 90° Corner Gussets ● 1 x 6-Hole 90° Corner Gusset ● 12 x 16mm Standard Bolts ● 12 x Standard Spring T-Nuts You can install shifter rails on either right or left side depending on if you’ll be shifting with your right or left hand.
  • Page 38 Step 19 (Optional): Install Shifter Extension & Gussets For Fanatec Shifter see this manual: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0536/3548/1798/files/Fanatec_Shifter_Mounting_Guide_Supple mental_v.06_2021.1.pdf?v=1623261055 Profile: ● 1 x 6” 2-Slot Profile Hardware: ● 2 x 2-Hole 90° Corner Gussets ● 4 x 16mm Standard Bolts ● 4 x Standard Spring T-Nuts Page 38 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 39 Step 20: Install End Caps: Hardware: ● 2 x 2-Hole End Caps Page 39 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 40 Step 21 (Optional): Install Shifter Hardware: ● 2 x 2-Hole 90° Corner Gussets ● 2 x 16mm Standard Bolts ● 2 x Standard Spring T-Nuts ● 1 x Shifter + Mounting Hardware (purchased separately). Page 40 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 41 Step 21 (Cont.): Alternative Shifter Layouts Notes: ● Adjust extension brackets and shifter mounting brackets around to the front or back to fit your shifter. Here is an example of the alternative front mounted option. ● Align your shifter so it’s parallel with the steering wheel when in neutral position. Page 41 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 42 Step 22: Install Bottom End Caps: Hardware: ● 2 x 3-Hole End Caps ● 1 x 2-Hole End Cap Install all bottom end caps. These are really important so you don't catch your ankle on any extrusions. Page 42 RCP Cockpit PRO Manual (v.02/2024.1)
  • Page 43 Step 23: Race, Adjust & Tighten! Congratulations!!! You are now ready to race. Our Cockpits are designed to be completely customizable, so feel free to adjust everything to suit your needs and preferences. After a few days of use, go back around and tighten up all screws to keep everything nice and rigid after it settles in.