The SIMGASM Club and the 6 Sigma 6S-80 V2 are both aluminium profile cockpits for direct drive wheelbases, but they suit different buyers. The Club uses a 40 x 80 mm main profile, measures 500 x 1350 x 620 mm, carries a rated braking load of 200 kg and comes in nine colours and four liveries, shipped from the Netherlands. The 6S-80 V2 measures 128 x 62 x 70 cm, weighs 30 kg, comes in matte black and ships from Toronto and California.
In short: the Club fits drivers in Europe who want a compact, personal frame, while the 6S-80 V2 is built for North American buyers who want a wider frame in black.
Club and 6S-80 V2 at a glance
First the hard numbers, because they tell you a lot about fit and room size.
Frame and footprint
The Club is 50 cm wide, 135 cm long and 62 cm high. The 6S-80 V2 is 62 cm wide, 128 cm long and 70 cm high, according to 6 Sigma. So the Club is narrower and a little longer, which helps in a small room or next to a desk. The 6S-80 V2 gives more width around the seat, which some drivers like for a wide bucket seat.
What comes in the box
The Club ships with the aluminium profiles, structural brackets, your chosen wheel mount, assembly tools, white gloves, an assembly guide and the Core side profile arm for a shifter or handbrake. The 6S-80 V2 includes a shifter arm and shifter mount bracket. With both brands you buy the seat, wheelbase and pedals separately or as an option.
SIMGASM | Club Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Black
How do the wheel mounts compare?
Both brands offer several mounts, so check your exact wheelbase before you order.
Club mount options
The Club Bottom Mount covers supported underside patterns from Logitech, Fanatec, MOZA, Thrustmaster, SIMAGIC, PXN, Simucube, Asetek and VRS. The Front Mount covers supported Simucube and VRS bases, the Side Mount covers supported Fanatec, MOZA and SIMAGIC models, and a separate Asetek Front Mount exists too. Our wheel mount guide explains each type in plain words.
6S-80 V2 mount options
6 Sigma lists a Standard Mount and a CNC Deck Mount for most major brands, a Fanatec DD Mount, a Front Mount Style 2 for Simagic, Simucube and VRS, an Asetek Front Mount and an EVO mount for Simagic EVO bases. That is a wide choice, mostly aimed at deck style mounting.
Which frame feels stiffer under braking?
Stiffness is where profile size and published ratings matter most.
What the 40 x 80 profile means
A 40 x 80 mm profile is twice as deep as a 40 x 40 mm profile, so it bends far less under load. Both frames are built from 40 series aluminium profile, and both makers aim at a flex free feel with direct drive. Read more in what a 40x80 aluminium profile means.
Rated braking load
SIMGASM publishes a rated braking load of 200 kg at the Club pedal deck. That gives a clear number to compare with your load cell pedals. The 6S-80 V2 product page describes the pedal tray as flex free under heavy braking but does not list a load figure. If you run very stiff brake settings, the Sport tier with 300 kg is the next step in the Club aluminium cockpit family.
SIMGASM | Club Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Purple
Looks, colours and where you live
Two practical points often decide the choice in the end.
Colour or matte black
The 6S-80 V2 comes in a matte black finish. The Club comes in black, white, silver, red, orange, purple, blue, green and gold, plus the JPS, MARINI, RothBros and Aichi liveries. If you want your rig to stand out in the room, or even light it up, see our tips on adding LED lighting to a sim racing cockpit.
Shipping region
6 Sigma ships Canadian orders from Toronto and US orders from California. SIMGASM ships directly from its base in Wijk bij Duurstede in the Netherlands. Customers outside the EU mention that SIMGASM handles tax and duties at checkout, which saves a lot of hassle at the border.
SIMGASM | Club Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Red
So which one fits you?
The right pick depends on where you live and how you want your rig to look.
Choose the Club if you live in Europe, race in a smaller room and want a published braking rating plus real colour choice. Choose the 6S-80 V2 if you live in North America, prefer black and want a wider frame. SIMGASM founder Johan Akkerman worked as Chief Business Officer at Trak Racer and has tested a wide range of cockpits at events and exhibitions. He designed the Club as the balanced middle of the range, and every SIMGASM product is tested as part of a complete simulator. Compare all four tiers on the racing simulator cockpit page.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for drivers weighing up these two frames.
Is the Club strong enough for a 20 Nm wheelbase?
Yes. SIMGASM matches the Club with bases above 16 Nm up to 26 Nm.
Does either frame come with a seat?
Not as standard. Both brands sell seats separately or as an option.
Which one is smaller?
The Club is 12 cm narrower and 8 cm lower. The 6S-80 V2 is 7 cm shorter in length.
Are both motion ready?
6 Sigma says the 6S-80 V2 works with motion systems. At SIMGASM, the Sport and Pro tiers are the motion ready choices.
Want to learn more? The SIMGASM experts are happy to help.
