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When choosing sim racing equipment in this price range you are aiming for the best equipment that is out there. Here's the smartest way to make your purchase:
- Get your wheelbase and steering wheel as a bundle
- Buy your pedals separately
Below, you'll find our recommended equipment:
Wheelbase + Steering Wheel
Option 1
Simucube 2 Pro
+
Wheel of your choice
Key Features:
- Price: 1980€ - 3000€
- depending on your wheel
- 25Nm force feedback
- amazing force feedback
- amazing build quality
Image Source: (gomezsimindustries.com)
Option 2
Simagic Alpha Ultimate
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GT Neo Wheel
Key Features:
- Price: from 1400€
- 23 Nm force feedback
- best price to performance
- amazing force feedback
- amazing build quality
Image Source: (shop.simagic.com)
Option 3
VNM Direct Drive Xtreme
+
VNM GT Steering Wheel V1
Key Features:
- Price: from 1730€
- 32Nm force feedback
- highest Torque to price
- amazing force feedback & build quality
- smaller ecosystem
Image Source: (www.vnmsimulation.com)
About the equipment:
For those seeking the ultimate realism in sim racing, an advanced or enthusiast setup is the way to go. This category is aimed at dedicated racers who prioritize performance, precision, and immersive feedback above all else, often spending between €2500 and €6000 (or more) for high-end equipment. Enthusiast setups typically feature powerful direct drive wheelbases exceeding 20 Nm of torque, such as the Simucube 2 Pro or Alpha Ultimate—which deliver unmatched force feedback precision and strength. Above you can see a selection of my recommendations and the most used equipment in this price range. Whichever you choose, you will have a great experience. And often it comes down to your personal preferences regarding the wheel look, racing style and gear availability in your country.
Here are a few notes to help you decide which bundle to get:
- Choose Simucube if you don't mind to spend a bit extra money to buy the often regarded no.1 Wheelbase on the market to create yourself the ultimate sim experience
- Choose Simagic if you want to experience a similar amazing sim racing experience while spending the least amount of money for your equipment
- Choose VNM if you want the highest torque for the best price and new software features like telemetrie force feedback and you don't mind potential draw backs of a fairly new sim racing company
Pedals
Option 1
Simucube Active Pedal
Key Features:
- Price: ~2900€
- 170kg load cell force
- Active pedal with additional feedback
- ABS, traction loss, RPM
- completely customizable
- brake force, travel, friction, curve
Image Source: (www.simucube.com)
Option 2
SRP-GT-R Pedal
Key Features:
- Price: from 800 - 1300€
- 100kg + load cell force
- amazing brake feeling using pneumatics
- haptics for additional feedback
- amazing build quality
Image Source: (www.simracing-pro.com)
Option 3
Conspit CPP EVO
Key Features:
- Price: ~919€
- 200kg load cell force
- haptics for additional feedback
- amazing build quality
Image Source: (www.conspit.com)
About the equipment:
The load cell pedals in this category are on of the best you can get in the market. You will have the most realistic brake feeling and feedback to be fully immersed in racing and to set new records while driving.
All pedals in this category either allow for additional haptic motors for feedback or are fully active brake pedals. These active pedals adding a dynamic layer of immersion by adjusting pedal resistance in real time based on in-game scenarios, such as ABS feedback and brake fade. These pedals simulate the complex feel of real-world braking systems, offering immediate, nuanced feedback that improves control and precision under various driving conditions.
No matter your choice, getting a pedal in this category will elevate your sim racing experience and will bring you as close as possible to the real world.
Here are a few notes to help you decide which bundle to get:
- Choose the Simucube ActivePedal if you want the best pedal out there delivering additional feedback like ABS, traction loss, etc. and create the most immersive experience. You can customize your braking feel with a button press in the software.
- Choose SRP-GT-R if you want a pedal set with amazing realistic braking feel which is generated using a pneumatic loadcell system. You also can add additional haptic motors to increase your immersion.
- Choose Conspit CPP EVO if you want a hydraulic pedal set with haptics that ticks all the boxes. This pedal set is high quality, adjustable, has haptic motors and will get you a great feedback when driving.
Here are your setup choices:
To elevate your sim racing experience, investing in the right additional equipment can make a significant difference in immersion, comfort and performance. Beyond the essential components like a wheelbase, steering wheel, and pedals, a thoughtful decision about your cockpit- and display-setup can bring you closer to the feel of real racing.
When buying sim racing equipment in this category, the beginner setup options (Desk Setup, Wheelstand, foldable Cockpit) are not sufficient anymore and i would not recommend those. To get the most out of your wheelbase and your pedals you need a very rigid mounting solution that doesn't yield under high braking or steering forces. This will give you on one hand a more immersive experience and on the other hand it is easier to get consistent lap times when racing since you can better understand the feedback of your equipment.
Your best choice is a full cockpit with an integrated seat. These come in two distinct styles:
Setup 1 is an aluminium profile rig. As the name suggests an Aluminium profile rig is made out of extruded aluminum profiles that are attached to each other with 90° angle mounts. With an aluminium profile rig you have a very rigid cockpit that does not bend or wobble when racing. You also get a seating position similar to real live racing cars. Since aluminium profile rigs are very customizable you can create yourself the setup you want. You can change seats and either get a formula style seating position or a GT style seating position. If you want to add additional equipment (e.g. shifters or handbrakes) to your setup you can easily mount them to your existing cockpit. Depending on your display choice you can integrate monitors directly to the rig or use a separate profile stand for mounting.
A profile rig is also best if you want to upgrade your setup later with additional equipment that enhances your immersion. For example you can easily mount a motion system, active seatbelt tensioners or buttkickers.
The alternative is setup 2, a tubular Cockpit. A tubular cockpit provides an all-in-one solution for sim racing. These cockpit are most of the time made out of welded steel tubes which are connected to each other. These cockpits provide a similar stability and immersion like the Aluminium Cockpit. Tubular cockpits come in various designs, which are lightweight yet strong.
The main reason a tubular Cockpit is picked over an aluminium profile rig is the design. These cockpits are aesthetically more pleasing and are easier to clean since there are not as many grooves were dust is gathering.
The drawback of tubular Cockpits is the customizability and the price. Tubular cockpits are in general more expensive and when you want to add additional equipment to your rig, you are limited to the provided mounting holes that are provided by the manufacturer you choose.
When you want to ad advanced equipment like buttkickers or active seatbelt tensioners later on, you either have to DIY yourself a solution or you cannot really you those.
Below you can compare the two versions:
Setup 1
80-20 or 80-40
Full Aluminium Cockpit
Key Features:
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Price without seat: 380€ - 850€
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Price with seat: 800€ - 1350€
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completly customizable
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Wheelbases with 30 Nm can be used
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Loadcell Pedals with forces up to 200 kg can be used
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Both formula and GT style seating positions are possible
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monitors can be integrated in the setup
Pro's:
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very rigid mounting equipment for all of your equipment
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very customizable
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realistic racing position with a comfortable seat
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cheapest complete cockpit
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you can do it yourself and safe some money
Con's:
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a separate space for the setup is required
Recommendations:
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Do it yourself
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Trakracer, SimLab, Treq, RSeat
Image Source: (www.rseat-europe.com)
Setup 2
Full Tubular Cockpit
Key Features:
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Price without seat: 900 - 1200€
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Price with seat: 1300€ - 1600€
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completly customizable
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Wheelbases with 30 Nm can be used
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Loadcell Pedals with forces up to 200 kg can be used
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Both formula and GT style seating positions are possible
Pro's:
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very rigid mounting equipment for all of your equipment
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very customizable
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realistic racing position with a comfortable seat
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better design
Con's:
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a separate space for the setup is required
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most expensive setup
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not as customizable as the aluminium Cockpit
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you are limited to the mounting options of your specific cockpit
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Recommendations:
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Trakracer Alpine Racing TRX
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Fanatec Clubsport GT Cockpit
Image Source: (www.trakracer.eu)