Yes, you can swap wheelbase brands on one sim rig, as long as the frame is an aluminium profile rig and the wheel mount matches the bolt pattern of your new base. On a profile rig like a SIMGASM, a brand change usually means a new mounting plate or bracket, a check of the pedal bolt spacing and a few new cables. The frame itself stays the same. That is the big advantage over a wheel stand or a tube frame that only fits one brand.
In this guide you learn what really changes when you move from MOZA to Fanatec, Simagic, Simucube or Asetek, and what stays exactly where it is. In the independent review below, The Simpit tests the SIMGASM Hobby and its different wheel mount options.
Why do sim racers switch wheelbase brands?
Most racers do not plan a brand change, but in 2026 it happens more often than ever.
A common reason is an upgrade. You start with an entry direct drive base and later want more torque and detail. Sometimes the best option at that moment comes from another brand. Other reasons are console support, a favourite steering wheel that only fits one ecosystem, or a good deal on a used base. Whatever the reason, the question is always the same: does my rig still fit?
What changes when you swap wheelbase brands?
Three parts of your setup feel a brand change: the wheel mount, the pedal deck and the electronics.
The wheel mount
Every brand uses its own bolt pattern. Some bases bolt in from below, some from the front and some from the side. Asetek bases need their own front mount. On a SIMGASM rig you choose between Bottom Mount, Front Mount, Side Mount and Asetek Front Mount when you order. If your new base uses a different style, you simply change the mount, not the rig. Our guide on which wheel mount fits your wheelbase explains the three styles.
The pedals
Pedals do not always change with the base. Many racers keep their pedals and only swap the wheelbase. If you do change pedals, check the bolt spacing. A pedal deck on an aluminium profile frame uses T nuts that slide along the profile, so you move the bolts to match the new pedals instead of drilling new holes.
SIMGASM | Sport Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Purple
The electronics and the rims
Each brand has its own software, its own quick release and often its own steering wheel connection. A rim from one brand rarely fits another base without an adapter. Plan for new USB cables, a different power brick and new software profiles. Shifters and handbrakes that connect over USB keep working, whatever base you use.
What stays the same on a profile rig?
The good news is that the most expensive and most important part stays: the frame.
A sim rig built from aluminium profiles does not care which logo sits on the wheelbase. Your seat position, the pedal distance, the monitor stand and the shifter arm all stay where they are. Your steering wheel height needs only a small correction, because the shaft of each base sits at a slightly different height.
Johan Akkerman, founder and CEO of SIMGASM, knows this from his own setup history. He drove Fanatec, a Trak Racer TR8 and later a Simucube 2 with a Rexing wheel before he founded SIMGASM. Today every SIMGASM cockpit comes with a choice of four wheel mount options.
Is your rig strong enough for the new base?
A new brand often means more torque, so check the frame before you order.
Match the profile to the torque
The SIMGASM Hobby uses a 40 x 40 mm profile and handles direct drive bases up to 16 Nm. The Club uses a 40 x 80 mm profile with a rated braking load of 200 kg at the pedal deck. The Sport (40 x 120 mm) and the Pro (40 x 160 mm) both handle a rated braking load of 300 kg, and the Pro adds steel reinforcement at critical mounting points. Read how much wheelbase torque an aluminium frame handles for the full picture.
SIMGASM | Pro Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Black
Check brand specific parts
Some bases have dedicated compatibility parts. SIMGASM keeps separate overviews such as Simagic Alpha EVO compatibility and MOZA R25 Ultra compatibility, so you see at a glance which mount fits your new base.
How do you plan a brand swap step by step?
A little planning turns a brand swap into an evening job instead of a weekend project.
First, check the mount style of the new base and order the matching mount. Second, measure the shaft height of the old and new base so you know how far to move the wheel deck. Third, uninstall the old software before you install the new one; two driver packages on one PC often cause conflicts. Fourth, retorque all bolts on the wheel deck after the first session, because a new base settles a little. SIMGASM B.V. builds and tests its cockpits in Wijk bij Duurstede in the Netherlands, and the team answers mount questions by email or WhatsApp, usually within one business day.
SIMGASM | Club Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Black
Q&A about swapping wheelbase brands
These answers cover the questions racers ask before they change brands.
Do I need a new rig when I change wheelbase brands?
No, not with an aluminium profile rig. In most cases you only need a new wheel mount and a quick check of the pedal deck.
Can I keep my pedals from the old brand?
Usually yes. Most pedal sets connect over USB, so they work next to any wheelbase. Only pedals that plug into the base need a separate USB adapter.
Will my steering wheel fit the new base?
Rarely without an adapter. Quick releases differ per brand, so check compatibility before you buy.
Which SIMGASM mount suits Asetek bases?
Choose the Asetek Front Mount. It matches the way Asetek bases bolt to a rig.
Want to learn more? The SIMGASM experts are happy to help.
