Sim Lab GT1 Evo vs P1X Pro: which cockpit to choose?
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This article directly compares two SimLab aluminum-profile cockpits, focusing on their design philosophy (GT1 Evo's straight vertical supports vs. P1X Pro's angled ergonomic design), manufacturing quality, customization flexibility with aluminum profiles, and mounting compatibility for direct-drive bases and bucket seats. The author highlights that both are premium-quality products with meticulous assembly, but notes the P1X Pro appears positioned for experienced sim racers while the GT1 Evo targets a broader audience. The piece discusses practical differences in deck mounting options and seat compatibility that would influence a buyer's choice between the two models.
Excerpt from Sim Racing Nerd
SimLab is a major player in the sim-racing cockpit market, with roots going back over 10 years. The European brand is known worldwide among sim-racing enthusiasts and fans, and is the official partner of the AMG-Petronas F1 team.
This Dutch manufacturer started out in the cockpit market, but has slowly expanded its range of peripherals. Today, its catalog includes not only cockpits, but also pedals, steering wheels, seats, handbrakes and gearshift levers, as well as aircraft flight simulators.
As for the chassis catalog, SimLab offers 3 products: the GT1, P1X and Formula cockpits. The first two are available in 2 versions, and today we’re going to take a look at the GT1 Evo and P1X Pro, which are the entry points to each cockpit range.
Design and build quality
Aluminum profile chassis are very similar, and the GT1 Evo and P1X Pro are no exception. Both share main brackets that house the entire equipment structure, with additional brackets for base and bottom bracket decks.
The GT1 Evo and P1X Pro are painted black, with only the SimLab logo on one of the vertical supports. The notable difference between the two is the vertical supports (for the base): on the GT1 Evo, they’re straight, while on the P1X Pro, they’re angled towards the driver to offer better ergonomics.
But otherwise, visually, the GT1 Evo looks simpler in terms of design than the P1X Pro, and it feels like the second chassis is clearly aimed at an audience with good sim-racing experience.
In terms of manufacturing quality, we’re talking about SimLab products, and therefore premiums, even if the base price may seem low compared with the competition. The tubes are made of CNC-cut aluminum profiles. Assembly is just perfect, and the equipment benefits from great attention to detail. You won’t find a poorly assembled, machined or finished part. Everything is meticulous, and that’s what I love about SimLab.
Customized assembly
SimLab chassis are highly customizable, making them perfect for all motorsport disciplines. Whether in terms of bucket, deck or pedal and shifter mounts, you can customize the GT1 Evo and P1X Pro as you see fit. The aluminum profile offers few limits in this respect.
In terms of options for mounting Direct Drive bases, the GT1 Evo offers a flat deck with bottom mounting. This limits the adoption of this chassis to owners of DD chainstays with this type of mounting, i.e. from the bottom. For the bucket seats, you have those offered by SimLab (Sparco), and…
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