The compact permanent setup
A dedicated corner that stays assembled — the full component list before you spend a dollar.
Space requirements
Who this fits
Someone with a dedicated corner who wants the complete rig, seat, and mount math documented before buying.
Getting in, out, and around
Add ~6 in behind the seat for slider travel and recline, and keep 30+ in in front for entry — rigs are climbed into. Check doorways: the widest piece here is 26.8 in (PRIME). Heaviest single moves: TR8 Pro V2 at 112 lb, GTtrack at 106 lb.
Compatibility, with the labels on
| Claim | Status |
|---|---|
| Sim-Lab GT1 Evo wheel deck fits Fanatec, Logitech, Thrustmaster, MOZA, Simagic, Simucube, Asetek; Simucube 2, Bodnar 50 and similar need the Front Mount EVO (sold separately) | Manufacturer-documented |
| Trak Racer TR8 Pro V2 wheel mount supports front-mount direct-drive bases and wheel decks for Logitech, Fanatec CSL/ClubSport, MOZA R3–R25, Thrustmaster; maker recommends 0–25 Nm bases | Manufacturer-documented |
| NLR GTtrack: all major wheels and pedals including Thrustmaster, Logitech, Fanatec; pre-drilled universal direct-drive mounting | Manufacturer-documented |
| GT Omega PRIME is NOT compatible with specific MOZA R9 v3, R12 v2, R16 v2, R21, R25 Ultra bases per the maker — check before pairing PRIME with MOZA | Manufacturer-documented |
| GT1 Evo EU product page now redirects to the cockpits collection; the US store listing is the live record we documented | Partially verified |
The documented candidates
Sim-Lab
GT1 Evo cockpit
Manufacturer-documented$449
- Dimensions (ready to drive)
- 53.1 × 22.8 × 26.0 in (1350 × 580 × 660 mm)
- Fits wheels
- Wheel deck fits Fanatec, Logitech, Thrustmaster, MOZA, Simagic, Simucube, Asetek and more; Simucube 2, Bodnar 50 and similar need the Front Mount EVO (sold separately)
- Seat
- Sold separately
The frame-only price is the ad; with the S1 Enduro seat and brackets the config runs $898. The least-expensive documented path to a real aluminium rig.
Trak Racer
TR8 Pro V2 simulator
Manufacturer-documented$699
- Dimensions (ready to drive)
- 51.2 L × 23.6 W in (1300 × 600 mm); height not published
- Fits wheels
- Adjustable wheel mount supports front-mount direct-drive bases (Simucube, Simagic, Fanatec Podium, VRS and more) plus wheel decks for Logitech, Fanatec CSL/ClubSport, MOZA R3–R25, Thrustmaster; maker lists a 0–25 Nm recommended torque range
- Seat
- Sold separately
Seat adds $419–449. A page notice read "stock due late September 2026" on the checked date — confirm availability before planning around it.
Next Level Racing
GTtrack cockpit
Manufacturer-documented$799
- Dimensions (ready to drive)
- 54.3 L × 21.7 W × 47.2 H in (138 × 55 × 120 cm)
- Fits wheels
- All major wheels and pedals including Thrustmaster, Logitech, Fanatec; pre-drilled universal direct-drive mounting
- Seat
- Included
The honest all-in number in this group: seat, slider, harness and castors are in the $799. Driver limit 330 lb.
GT Omega
PRIME cockpit
Manufacturer-documented$1018
- Dimensions (ready to drive)
- 53.9 L × 26.8 W × 31.1 H in (137 × 68 × 79 cm)
- Fits wheels
- Configurable deck (wheel plate, front mount, or dedicated Sim Wheel Base / Fanatec DD brackets); maker lists specific MOZA R9/R12/R16/R21/R25 versions as NOT compatible
- Seat
- Sold separately
With the RS12 seat ($390) and the seat adjustment frame ($170) the honest build runs near $1,580 — read our hidden-costs guide before comparing sticker prices. Widest footprint of this group: check doorways.
Wheels that complete it
| Wheel | Price | Drives on | Pedals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logitech G G923 TRUEFORCE wheel + pedals | $280 | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC | 3 pedals, nonlinear brake; sensor type not documented by Logitech | Manufacturer-documented |
| Thrustmaster T248 wheel + T3PM pedals | $330 | PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 | 3 pedals (T3PM), magnetic Hall-effect sensors, 4 brake pressure modes | Manufacturer-documented |
| Thrustmaster T128 wheel + T2PM pedals (PS/PC) | $230 | PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 | 2 pedals (T2PM, no clutch), magnetic Hall-effect sensors | Manufacturer-documented |
| MOZA Racing R5 bundle (R5 base + ES wheel + SR-P Lite pedals) | $379 | PC | 2 pedals (SR-P Lite, no clutch), Hall sensors | Manufacturer-documented |
| Fanatec CSL DD QR2 Ready2Race bundle 5 Nm | $540 | PC, Xbox only when paired with an Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel | 2 pedals (CSL), contactless Hall-effect sensors; load cell kit sold separately | Manufacturer-documented |
The planner filters this list by your platform and budget — run it for your room.
Cost worksheet
Our checked estimates, editable to your numbers — including the lines ads skip (shipping, tax, and everything the base price leaves out). Your edits stay in your browser.
| Line item | Your cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | ||
| Sim-Lab GT1 Evo frame | Our anchor frame. TR8 Pro V2 ($699), GTtrack ($799, seat included), and GT Omega PRIME ($1,018) are documented alternatives — full comparison below. | |
| Seat + brackets (Sim-Lab S1 Enduro) | The GT1 Evo ships without a seat — this is the real price of the ad. The GTtrack is the exception: its $799 includes a seat and slider. | |
| Wheel + pedals (platform-dependent) | Least-expensive documented wheel that fits most platforms (Thrustmaster T128). Skip if you already own one. | |
| Freestanding monitor stand (optional) | Cheaper than most rig-integrated monitor mounts at this tier. | |
| Hardware | ||
| Seat slider | Sold separately by Sim-Lab and Trak Racer; price not verified — set it at checkout. GTtrack includes one. | |
| Floor mat (optional) | Marks the rig's corner and protects the floor. | |
| Allowances — the lines ads skip | ||
| Large items often run 8–12% of the subtotal | ||
| % | Your rate where you live — it never applies itself | |
| Subtotal | $0 | Computed from your numbers |
| Your all-in total | $0 | Subtotal + shipping + tax |
Edits stay in this browser only. Estimates were checked 2026-09-22; the seller's current price always controls.
Next Level Racing
Floor Mat (65 × 24 in)
Manufacturer-documented$79
- Dimensions (ready to drive)
- 65 × 24 in (165 × 60 cm)
- Fits wheels
- Fits any Next Level Racing cockpit or stand; useful under any rig
Protects floors and stops a stand walking on hard floors.
Next Level Racing
Free Standing Single Monitor Stand
Manufacturer-documented$199
- Dimensions (ready to drive)
- Maker publishes boxed size only: 37 × 18 × 4 in
- Fits wheels
- Supports 24–85 in screens, VESA 75×75 to 450×660 mm, up to 154 lb; freestanding behind any rig
Freestanding means it moves and stores independently of the rig — the pack-away-friendly way to mount a screen.
Assembly guidance
- Aluminium rigs are an evening-plus of bolting profiles: build the base flat, square the wheel deck before tightening, and leave pedal-plate angle for a seated test.
- Order the seat brackets with the frame — the GT1 Evo bolts seats via its own bracket set, and a seat without brackets bolts to nothing.
- Set wheel deck height with the seat in the room, not on a drawing: seated eye height minus ~4 in is the usual starting point.
- Plan the corner: rigs sit still, so measure the footprint plus slider travel (~6 in) and doorway widths before ordering profiles.
Evidence and limitations
- No combination on this page has been physically assembled by us; every fact is maker-documented on 2026-09-22.
- Frame-only prices are the advertised numbers; seat, slider, and mount lines above are the honest build. Our hidden-costs guide totals this per rig.
- Trak Racer TR8 Pro V2 showed a "stock due late September 2026" notice on the checked date; GT Omega PRIME price was a listed sale.
- The 55 × 27 in planning figure is the tightest maker-published assembled footprint, not a clearance-inclusive figure — add the clearances above.
- Sim-Lab and GT Omega publish no rig weight ratings for drivers; GTtrack documents 330 lb.