Playseat® PRO Formula - Red Bull Racing

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I feel like a Formula 1 driver! This seat is amazing. It has everything: looks great, puts you in that real F1 driving position, is comfy (also for hour long races), wheel and pedals are easy to install and sit very sturdy on the frame. I'm using it for almost two weeks now and haven't had a boring moment yet. I am very happy with this new Red Bull Racing chair!!

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good quality material, arrived in well protected packages,

and a clear and simple construction manual

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The seat arrived a few days ago and was better than expected.
Amazing feeling !!!

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I bought the Red Bull formula 1 racing playseat and it feels like driving an F1 for real. A lot of fun with the family! I recommend it.

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Hello

I have been an F1 fan for over 25 years, following the series on TV and fortunate to have attended several live F1 races in Canada, Spain, and USA over the years. In 2020, the world unfortunately changed, with long stays at home. The positive I took away from this situation is that I could spend more time on simracing while staying healthy and safe at home. With all the time spent on e-sports, I realized the importance of having a good ergonomic simracing seat set up. While already owning another racing seat setup from a different company, the backpain associated with a less than ideal seating position was a limit factor in my enjoyment of hours playing F1 2020, Dirt Rally 2.0 and GT Sport.

I set out to find the ideal new sim racing seat and after significant research I chose the Playseat PRO Formula seat, with the Red Bull Racing version. While a significant investment in terms of cost, I am extremely happy with the decision I made to purchase this seat!

Firstly, the buying experience has been absolutely fantastic with the Playseat sales team. I placed the order on January 28th 2021 and the following morning I received a note from the sales team (Jesse) that unfortunately the 2020 model was no longer in stock. However they offered to send me the 2021 model (without the Aston Martin logos as Aston Martin is no longer a title sponsor for the Red BUll F1 team in 2021) which was in stock but hasn't yet been released on the official website. I agreed to proceed and within 2 hours I had a FedEx tracking number. I consider this excellent service, as they helped overcome a problem with quick and clear communication. The shipment was sent out on January 29th from Playseat HQ in Netherlands, and I received the package at my home in Canada on February 1st via FedEx. Shipping cost was very reasonable for such a quick international shipment. The package came in two separate beautiful boxes with excellent packaging. The parts within the boxes were very well wrapped and protected. I also purchased the Playseat regular floor mat, I recommend this if you are using it on hardwood flooring and also for the looks as the seat looks great on the mat.

I took my time to assemble the seat myself. I was able to do it but there were a few steps where I think help from another person would have been easier at a few key steps like installing the seat to the frame and also the Forcelock system to the frame. However, I was able to manage by myself all in all it was about 1.5 hours to complete the assembly from start to finish. The instruction manual is clear and easy to follow. I was left with 8 extra screws over, after completing the installation. so don't panic if you have extra screws in your hands after finishing the assembly.

The quality of the parts was fantastic. I inspected every single part as I took them out of the box and I found no blemishes on the paint or the coating. The included white gloves help with no putting fingerprints on the parts during assembly. The stickers and decals were also placed perfectly on most parts except for one item, a red line, on the frame on one side. I can tell that it was slightly off from a straight line when looking straight on but the deviation is so small that you cannot notice it once the seat is fully assembled. This is very minor issue and would not request a repair or new part from Playseat as replacement. All parts fit well together during the assembly, all holes lines up perfectly with the welded nuts as anchor points. This is really important and I am glad Playseat paid extra attention for this detail during the manufacturing process of the parts. This tells me that the machining/welding fixtures are well designed at the manufacturing site.I had no blemishes on the seat so all show surfaces were immaculate. I am an engineer in the automotive industry and things like this give me the opinion that the manufacturing and quality control is taken seriously at Playseat.

The fit and finish is superb. The Forcelock system is smooth and works as expected. This system is perfect to adjust the fore/aft steering column and fore/aft pedal position quickly and effectively, with just a simple twist of the large nuts. This is very important as I share the seat with my son who has his own ideal seating position and thus we have to make adjustments to the seat when we swap.

The PRO version comes with very strong pedal mounting and this means I experience absolutely no frame flexing when using the Fanatec pedal with load cell kit. I used the 90 kg force kit for F12020 game, and this is a large force to apply during hard breaking. For consistency of gaming, you do not want the seat/pedal frame to flex when you apply such strong breaking force and this PRO version of the Playseat is absolutely perfect for this.

The steering wheel mounts are universal and works well well with my Fanatec CSL wheel base as well as my of Logitec G29. The vertical steering height adjustment locked by a friction based clamp system. When I assembled the seat I thought that this was the weakest link in the seat design and I was a little skeptical how well it would work. However, It worked very well and I experience no vertical (downward) creep of the wheel during gameplay. This means the friction clamp works well and holds the wheel and its weight in place correctly.

The ergonomics of the seat is absolutely fantastic. Apart from the superb fit and finish and quality, this is where this Playseat shines. The seat supports your neck/head and has a large contact area with your back and lower legs up to your knees. This helps you relax into the seating position and feel no pressure points. This means you can relax your back muscles during racing for extended periods of time and therefore be able to focus more on the racing itself. The heel rest spot on the pedals means you are not straining your helps to hold them in the seating position which further adds to the high comfort level.

In summary, I am extremely happy with this purchase and recommend this seat! It is clearly a premium product and thus needs to be considered against the cost. However, investing into a great set such as this will give you years of enjoyment playing e-sports in the comfort of your home and you cannot put a price tag on your comfort and happiness

Thank you to Playseat team.

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Wonderful fun

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I spent a lot of time searching for my first seat to play F1. I’m so glad I went with this seat. It shipped very quickly, even with the pandemic.

It was easy to assemble and I love how easy it is to adjust the seating position. Im also surprised about how stable the whole seat feels. For the quality, design and craftsmanship I’m glad I spent the money.

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Happy with the shipment. Easy to assemble. Sitting position is so confienient and right on. And with all the angle and heights ajustement for sure helps your driving on such a increasing way. Its the best thing i did to purshase this F1 playseat. I recommend it to all SIM lovers that put in a lot of hours weekly. Im more than a happy camper.

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Wonderful experience. Took me a bit more time then I expected to put it together. You do feel different in this construction as oppose to the classic ones. The angle of seating really does remind a formula. Not that I have driven one

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Hello guys, my name is Martin alias F1-Pommes, driving in eSport leagues like The F1-Revolution, OnlineRacingClub and RacingLiga. I’m using my Fanatec equipment 4 times a week for minimum 50% race distances in F1 2020, and I tested the Playseat Challenge, NextLevelRacing F-GT and Playseat F1. Since I assembled the Playseat F1 I’m totally happy with the race experience. I can simply recommend this Playseat, I think it’s comfortable to sit there for a full race distance and creates the best race feeling you can order to your home!

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Delivery was much quicker than I expected (delivery arrived multiple days earlier than expected), along with very helpful staff that were able to answer all my queries about the seat before purchase.

This seat paired with an F1 styled steering wheel brings an ultimate sensation of driving an Formula style car.

The fit for me (6'4") is comfortable, only issue I can find with the seat is that the headrest digs a little into the base of my neck.
That aside this seat was relatively easy to put together having all the tools included in the box. My wife and I enjoyed putting it all together and then setting up the adjustable steering wheel and pedal bases to best suit us.

The Red Bull Racing livery on the seat gives the seat a high quality feel and looks great sitting in our living room.

Other thing I would recommend to any new buyers is to get a screen stand, as a monitor stand really adds to the immersion feel & experience.

Summary: This product is great for anyone wanting to experience what it is like to drive a formula car, without having to shell out the cash for an actual car. The fit and finish of the seat is second to none, along with friendly and supportive staff from the Playseat Store willing to assist with any questions about the product.

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I would say this is very well made, and very well packaged, shipping was fast. I would recommend the playseat!!

Thanks!

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Great product, really is!
It came well packed, the gloves to handle the parts

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The Playseat Red Bull Racing is an excellent seat. It is very ergonomic, you can feel the emotion of a single seater and it offers a massive size saving in comparison with similar products.

I would buy again and you have the Playseat quality seal.

Don't waste time in finding other product..this is THE SEAT!

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My rating would speak for me, but to add to that I would like to say this product is amazin'

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Wow what a great chair! I've set it up in my game room and it looks stunning! Especially the Red bull logo!
The chair is also quite comfortable

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I have been saving for my first gaming chair for quite a while, so I had plenty of time to find the gaming chair that suited me the most. I eventually decided to purchase the F1 Playseat®, because I often play Formula 1 and other single seater games. I preferred an Playseat® with official livery and the F1 RBR meets this requirement. Great seat, comfortable and adjustable in all ways.

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This is one awesome chair! I really like the Red Bull Racing team coating, which makes the racing experience extra real for me. One of the big plusses of this chair is also the only downside: its size. When playing I love the space I have, but when I don’t use the chair, I don’t really have any room to put it away and it just stands there. But everything else about this F1 race chair is great, so I’m not complaining.