Yes, you can change the colour of a sim racing seat, and the easiest way is to swap the cushions instead of the whole seat. On a modular seat like the SIMGASM Atlas, the washable memory foam cushions come off and a new set in another colour goes on in their place. Pair that with a shell colour and a coloured cockpit, and your whole simulator matches without buying a second seat.
A sim rig is more than hardware. For many drivers it is part of their identity, on stream, on social media or just in their own room. So the question "which colour?" comes up as often as "which wheelbase?". Here is how colour works on a race seat, and what to plan before you order.
Which parts of a seat carry the colour?
A race seat has three visible zones, and each one changes the look in a different way.
The first zone is the shell, the hard outer body of the seat. The second zone is the cushion set, the soft parts you sit on and lean against. The third zone is the stitching and small details, like a logo on the headrest. Most seats on the market come in one fixed combination. You buy black, and black it stays. A modular seat splits these zones, so you change one without touching the others.
Why cushions are the smartest place to start
Cushions are light and easy to replace. They also wear first, because you sit on them every session. So when it is time for fresh cushions, you get a new colour as a bonus. Our guide on how to clean and care for a sim racing seat helps you keep both sets in top shape.
How does colour work on the SIMGASM Atlas?
The Atlas range was built from the start around personal style.
The patented Atlas design brings a shared lower base, interchangeable upper sections and matching cushion systems together in one platform. The shell comes in black, white or carbon. Every Atlas GT ships with a complete black washable memory foam cushion set, and separate cushion sets come in black, white, blue, red and orange. A white shell with black cushions gives a sharp contrast for clean monochrome builds. A black shell with orange cushions gives a bold motorsport look.
SIMGASM | Atlas Sim Racing Seat Gran Turismo - White
GT or Formula changes more than the look
With the Atlas you also change the upper section. Add the Formula upper section to your GT base and the matching Formula cushion set comes with it. Your position becomes lower and more reclined. Read GT or Formula seating position to see which layout fits your racing.
How do you match the seat to your cockpit?
The best looking rigs treat the seat and the frame as one design.
SIMGASM cockpits come in many colours. The Hobby, the best selling aluminium sim rig in the range, is available in black, white, red, purple, silver, orange, gold and green, plus the MARINI race livery. The Club comes in black, white and purple. A simple rule works well: pick one main colour and one accent. For example, a red Hobby with a black Atlas shell and red cushions. Or a white frame with a white shell and blue cushions for a clean, light look.
SIMGASM | Hobby Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Red
Think about light and room
White and light colours show dust and sweat faster, so clean them more often. Dark colours hide wear but disappear in a dark room. If you film or stream, a bright accent colour stands out on camera, even in low light.
Why does SIMGASM focus so much on colour?
Personal style is the reason the company exists.
Founder and CEO Johan Akkerman saw that the market already offered many ways to hold a wheel and pedals, but very few makers offered colours, race liveries, names and numbers at a realistic price. He believes a simulator should show the identity of the person or team behind it. That helps a racer build a brand and present partners and sponsors in a professional way. Johan knows this world from the inside: he won the 2019 Project CARS 2 world team championship with VP Gaming and still races in real motorsport.
SIMGASM | Club Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - White
Paint, wraps or covers: what about other seats?
If your current seat has no swappable parts, there are still options, with some limits.
A vinyl wrap works on a smooth fibreglass shell, but it peels on tight curves. Paint needs careful prep and often voids a warranty. Slip on covers change the colour fast but tend to move around under braking. So for a lasting result, a seat designed for swappable cushions is the cleanest route. Browse the SIMGASM seats to compare shells and cushion options, and check what makes a modular sim racing seat different.
Questions and answers about seat colours
Here are short answers to the colour questions we hear most.
Which colours are the Atlas cushion sets available in?
There is a cushion set for the Atlas GT and one for the Atlas Formula. Both come in black, white, blue, red and orange.
How do you swap the cushions?
The Atlas cushions are designed to be removed for cleaning or exchange. Take off the old set and fit the new set in its place.
Which Atlas shell colours are there?
The Atlas comes with a black, white or carbon finish, depending on the version you choose.
Does a SIMGASM cockpit come with a seat?
No. Seats are sold separately, so you combine any cockpit colour with the seat and cushions you like.
Want to learn more? The SIMGASM experts are happy to help.
