FYI Monstertech's super taurus mount is available to order

[Waxer]

The link suggested is a good one. So called Series 8 based on 40mm edge square tubes (ie 40x40, 40x80, 80x80 etc) with 8mm tracks. Universal Connectors.

[Falby]

Received my mounts today. Was looking forward to getting it set up over the weekend, but I had an email from Monstertech warning me not to use the screws provided for the stick mount as they are too long and may damage the PCB! They are sending some correct length ones plus some nuts for the throttle so I'll have to wait a bit longer.

[RogueSqdn]

Just got my mount yesterday, but I ordered a full cockpit. However, the base isn’t coming until this afternoon, so I don’t quite know if the necessary hardware is present.

 

I have tomorrow off because it’s Opening Day, but also plan on spending most of the weekend assembling this rig. I’ll chime in here once I get it assembled (but may start my own thread for the cockpit).

 

 

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[Supmua]

Just got my mount yesterday, but I ordered a full cockpit. However, the base isn’t coming until this afternoon, so I don’t quite know if the necessary hardware is present.

 

I have tomorrow off because it’s Opening Day, but also plan on spending most of the weekend assembling this rig. I’ll chime in here once I get it assembled (but may start my own thread for the cockpit).

 

 

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Yeah start your own thread, would love to check out your new setup and see if I could improve mine.

[RogueSqdn]

No problem. Just one condition: you have to cheer for the Braves.

 

 

 

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[Supmua]

FYI Monstertech's super taurus mount is available to order

 

https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Inc-Standard-Fastener/dp/B07VN6Q4HL/

 

 

These?

 

Monstertech said universal accessories might not fit perfectly. They offer to send free nuts and screws and I just have to pay 15 Euro for shipping, this is actually cheaper than the Amazon’s solution. Those T-nuts can be quite expensive.

 

I removed my Warthog throttle mount and used the T- nuts from that to install Winwing, and it has been solid. No shaking, rattling, etc. This mounting solution is really well done, kinda hard to assemble but well worth the $37 that I paid for the plates.

Edited July 24, 2020 by Supmua

[VpR81]

Monstertech said universal accessories might not fit perfectly.

 

Monstertech uses standard aluminium profiles, type Item 40 notch 8 (mostly 40mm x 80mm square, but also 80mm x 80mm). Item is the name of the manufactor, 40 means there is a 40mm space between the center of the notches, 8 means the notch is 8mm wide. The other major manufactor of aluminium profiles would be Bosch, those have a different shape of the notches and therefore of the nuts. Every Item notch 8 type nut will perfectly fit in your Monstertech mount, regardless what Monstertech told you. They propably meant, that if you purchase those Bosch type nuts, those wont fit. Nonetheless, great they send you some for (almost) free. But if you need some additional ones in the future, just google "Item 40 notch 8 accessories" and you should find plenty of stuff.

 

Cheers

Edited July 28, 2020 by VpR81

[nerves]

On 7/28/2020 at 6:45 PM, VpR81 said:

 

Monstertech uses standard aluminium profiles, type Item 40 notch 8 (mostly 40mm x 80mm square, but also 80mm x 80mm). Item is the name of the manufactor, 40 means there is a 40mm space between the center of the notches, 8 means the notch is 8mm wide. The other major manufactor of aluminium profiles would be Bosch, those have a different shape of the notches and therefore of the nuts. Every Item notch 8 type nut will perfectly fit in your Monstertech mount, regardless what Monstertech told you. They propably meant, that if you purchase those Bosch type nuts, those wont fit. Nonetheless, great they send you some for (almost) free. But if you need some additional ones in the future, just google "Item 40 notch 8 accessories" and you should find plenty of stuff.

 

Cheers

 

I just tried "googling" (searching for "40 notch 8 accessories")...Maybe it was my search engine (google) but, nothing really came up. Just fyi..can you share a link please?

 

[FoxTwo]

3 minutes ago, nerves said:

I just tried "googling" (searching for "40 notch 8 accessories")...Maybe it was my search engine (google) but, nothing really came up. Just fyi..can you share a link please?

 

 

Try aluminum t-slot 80/20

 

You want 40 series for monstertech compatibility.

[VpR81]

3 hours ago, nerves said:

I just tried "googling" (searching for "40 notch 8 accessories")...Maybe it was my search engine (google) but, nothing really came up. Just fyi..can you share a link please?

Apologize sir, my translation was propably false as english isn't my native language. 

Here is a link as example, but it's a german site so you might propably want to search for something in your region:

https://www.myaluprofil.de/zubehoer-aluminiumprofile/Zubehoer-Aluprofile-I-Typ/zubehoer-nut-8-i-typ/ 

 

Cheers

[Waxer]

In the UK there are a number of companies selling 40 / 8 Al extrusion. The company that I use most often is KJN. I've also bought some spare parts like slot pieces on Amazon... easy if you know what you are looking for. Link to KJN: https://www.aluminium-profile.co.uk/ir-range-compatible-with-item-profile/ir-range-aluminium-profile

 

(You need their IR range to be compatible with Monstertech, not the BR range which is Bosch and uses different base dimensions).

 

If you are US based there are plenty of companies doing the same stuff. Do a search for "8 slot aluminium extrusions" and dig around from there.

[speed-of-heat]

@Waxer does it make a difference which slot profile you use ? 

[Waxer]

On 11/17/2021 at 9:15 AM, speed-of-heat said:

@Waxer does it make a difference which slot profile you use ? 

If you want to be compatible with Monstertech and other common aftermarket solutions then yes... you should use the 40mm / 80mm sections with 8mm slots. If you are doing everything yourself with no intention to be compatible with other parts then use what you like. For example Bosch does 45mm / 8mm Al sections.

[skypickle]

Is there a way to mount the super taurus to a chair with the monster tech system?

[teewhite7]

Am i the only one seeing this?
I'm about to order the Taurus & looks like the throttle is available but not the desk mount, so to
bypass some huge lead time im thinking of just ordering the throttle & getting the mount elsewhere.

This image posted earlier looks like the throttle body was cut out for the rails to pass through,
is that just a mistake?