Trak Racer TR80S V6 Review
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The TR80S V6 introduces a meaningfully different design approach to 80mm aluminum extrusion rigs, particularly in pedal mounting — the pedal tray attaches to vertical uprights rather than the base frame, allowing higher positioning and on-the-fly tilt adjustment via winged bolts. The reviewer finds the pedal assembly highly compatible (works with flat, angled, and separated configurations), rigid under heavy load-cell brakes, and stable with wheelbases up to 20 Nm. Minor friction points include difficult-to-access bolts on the pedal hinge. Overall rigidity of the wheelbase mount is solid during driving, though hand-testing reveals slight movement when forced.
Excerpt from Sim Tourist
An innovative twist on the classic 4080 sim racing cockpit
Introduction
The 80mm aluminum extrusion cockpit has become the gold standard in sim racing. Strong, modular, expandable — and usually… very predictable. Most brands stick to tried-and-tested layouts, and while rigs like the Sim-Lab GT1 Evo or GT Omega Prime Lite are excellent, innovation has been limited.
That’s where Trak Racer steps in.
With the TR80S V6, Trak Racer takes a noticeably different design approach. This isn’t just another black rectangular extrusion rig — it introduces meaningful changes in footprint, pedal mounting, and overall design, without compromising rigidity or value.
Let’s take a closer look.
Pedal Mounting – A Smarter Approach
Most extrusion rigs mount the pedal tray directly to the base frame, forcing pedals very low at the front. Adjustments are possible, but often limited.
The TR80S V6 does things differently:
Pedal mount attached to vertical uprights
On-the-fly pedal tilt adjustment using winged bolts
Higher pedal positioning, ideal for GT, Formula-style seating, or even younger drivers
This system allows the pedals to sit closer to seat height — exactly what you want for GT and Formula cars.
One small downside: The bolts securing the hinge to the vertical uprights are difficult to access and tighten. It’s a minor annoyance, but worth mentioning.
Pedal Compatibility & Rigidity
Instead of a full-width pedal tray, Trak Racer uses individual pedal mounting plates — and that’s a big win.
Compatible with virtually all pedal sets
50 cm of mounting width
Works for flat, angled, and separated pedal configurations
Even with a heavy load-cell brake mounted in a separated layout, I was able to induce only a tiny amount of movement — and that flex is not noticeable at all while driving.
Overall, the pedal assembly feels solid, confidence-inspiring, and well thought out.
Wheelbase Mount – Classic but Effective
The wheelbase mount follows a more traditional design:
Tray mounted to a horizontal extrusion
Fixed using 2×4 attachment points
Uprights connected via 2×2 points
Because both the tray and uprights sit in the same extrusion channel, it’s possible to induce a small amount of movement if you really force it by hand.
Important: This movement is not noticeable during actual driving.
With my Cammus C12, the rig felt completely stable. Trak Racer rates this mount for wheelbases up to 20 Nm, and based on my experience, that claim feels…
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