A tubular cockpit that challenges aluminum profile dominance 🔍 Introduction Tubular-frame sim racing cockpits have always occupied a strange position in the market. They’re often seen as less configurable, less future-proof, and — perhaps most damaging — not worth the price when compared to aluminum extrusion rigs. The Trak Racer TRX V2 was clearly designed…
Today we’re looking at the Playseat Formula Instinct, a Formula 1–style sim rig that aims to refine everything the earlier Playseat Formula Pro struggled with. The Pro had two main issues: that awkward bar in the middle and a high price tag.With the Formula Instinct, both are gone — and what’s left is a cleaner,…
Today, we take a closer look at a cockpit I’ve wanted to test for a long time — the Oplite GTR S8 Infinity. This model follows up on Oplite’s earlier GTR S1, which I reviewed about three years ago. While both rigs share similarities, the S8 brings several key refinements and improvements that make it…
Today we’re taking a close look at the RacGTing Striver 809, a tubular F1-style cockpit that enters a unique and rather niche segment. With a design that instantly screams Formula 1, the Striver 809 aims to deliver style, comfort, and value — all at around €400, making it one of the most affordable dedicated F1-style…
Today we’ll take a closer look at the RacGTing 306, one of the more compact and affordable cockpits from RacGTing. Before diving in, I’d like to thank the people at RacGTing, especially M. McCree, for providing this model for testing.And of course, a special thank you to my director and occasional creative consultant — my…
Next Level Racing already has experience in this category with the F-GT and GT Track, but both belong to a higher-priced segment. The GT Racer enters the competition against strong opponents such as GT Omega and Playseat — and on paper, it stands a real chance to claim a place near the top. Edit: Next…
Today we take a fresh look at the Playseat Trophy, this time in the Logitech Edition. I reviewed the original model before, but after gaining much more experience with cockpit evaluations it’s time for a proper updated review. ⚙️ Configurability — Excellent, With Nuances Pedal Plate Adjustability One of the Trophy’s strongest points remains its…
The GT Omega Titan is the third cockpit from GT Omega that I’ve reviewed — and so far, the brand has not disappointed. The Titan sits in the higher segment of basic sim racing cockpits and uses a tubular steel design rather than aluminum profiles. The philosophy behind this kind of rig is simple: But…