Trak Racer TRX

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1. Large Freestanding

Monitor Mount

2. MOZA FSR

Steering Wheel

3. MOZA R12

12nm Wheelbase

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4. Fanatec Clubsport V3

Loadcell Pedals

5. Trak Racer TRX

Cockpit/Seat

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Cost: $4514

Not including shipping, tax or PC

Type Product Name Review? Retail Price Purchase Link
Sim racing cockpit
Yes $999 USD Purchase
Sim racing wheelbase
Yes $439 USD Purchase
Sim racing steering wheel
N/A $649 USD Purchase
Sim racing pedals
N/A $429 USD Purchase
Sim racing ultrawide monitor
Yes $319 USD Purchase
Sim racing ultrawide monitor
N/A $339 USD Purchase
Sim racing seat
N/A $399 USD Purchase

Hybrid Seating Style Cockpit

Comfort is a huge deal when it comes to sim racing. And part of that comes from your seating position. While the traditional GT position is totally fine, a hybrid or formula-style position not only increases immersion, it also increases comfort. You're laying back a bit, naturally offering more support to your back. I highly recommend a hybrid or formula position for anyone with back issues. It helps a ton.

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The TRX Shines in Adjustability

Part of the Trak Racer TRX's greatness is how easy it is to adjust everything. The pedal plate, wheelbase and seat can be moved back and forth and up and down, simply by loosening two knobs on either side. This is literally a 30-seconds process. The only small annoyance is to move the wheelbase.

The question is: does all of this adjustability impact rigidity? Will it offer the same rigidity as a 160mm aluminum profile? No - but it's not far off. In my years of using the TRX, the only part of the rig that creaks here and there is the seat. The wheelbase mount and pedal plate have been flex-free in my experience.

Triple Monitors Rock!

This setup features three 32" 1440p 165hz curved monitors with thin bezels. Any brand will do, but these are Dells. Important factors here are to keep your monitors at 165hz minimum for buttery smooth visuals, and try to get ones with thin bezels.

The monitors are mounted on the Trak Racer Freestanding Triple Monitor Mount, which is tubular in style and made to fit around the TRX specifically, while matching the look. I just wish it came in the matching Alpine blue color. The mount offers a good system that makes it easier than usual to line up the monitors.

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Components

Wheelbase: MOZA R12

Quite possibly the most bang for your buck in the 12nm direct drive wheelbase range, the MOZA R12 can be had in the mid-$400's. 12nm of torque will be more than enough for most racers, and is the sweet spot for budget builds. Take advantage of the V2 version of the R12, which offers 21 bits of resolution.

Although the motor won't offer the buttery-smooth experience of more expensive wheelbases, it will be hard to notice the difference for more racers.

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Steering Wheel: MOZA FSR

This is one of MOZA's most expensive wheels, at $649. A budget option would be the MOZA KS, which is a whopping $400 cheaper, but you'll lose a lot of features.

The 280mm FSR wheel is a formula driver's dream - tons of features including all the buttons, switches and dials you'd ever need, a 4.3-inch on-wheel display which will save you from having to buy any dash display units, and 4 paddles on the back.

The grips aren't the best in the world, and the shifter paddles are louder than I'd like, but I can't find many other ways to dock it down.

Pedals: Fanatec Clubsport V3

I've had the ClubSport V3 pedals going on 5 years now, and they've given me no issues other than a squeaking episode, but that was quickly fixed with some grease. These are the tried-and-true loadcell pedals that many sim racers have used to get started, and it's hard to go wrong. Adjusting the feel of the pedals can be done with the brake performance kit and/or damper kits, which are optional add-ons.