Choose the SIMGASM Hobby Racing Bundle when you start from zero and want a complete rig with a seat from day one. Choose the Hobby cockpit on its own when you already own a seat, or when you plan a specific seat such as an Atlas later. The bundle pairs the Hobby with the Core Recline Seat, and one version also adds a Moza R3 bundle for Xbox and PC.
Not sure which side you are on? Below you find what each option includes, who it suits and the questions to ask yourself before you order.
What is in the cockpit only option?
The cockpit on its own is a full frame, ready for your own hardware.
Every budget aluminium sim rig in the Hobby range includes the aluminium profiles, the chassis brackets, the wheel mount you pick at checkout, assembly hardware and tools, white assembly gloves, the assembly guide and the 27 cm side profile shifter and handbrake arm. The frame uses a 40 × 40 mm main profile and measures 500 × 1270 × 580 mm. A seat, seat slider, wheelbase, wheel, pedals and monitor stand are not included.
Who should buy the cockpit only?
This option suits you when you already have a bucket seat or a car seat at home. It also suits drivers who want to choose the seat later, for example after sitting in a few seats at an event. You pay only for the frame now and add parts step by step.
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What does the Hobby Racing Bundle add?
The SIMGASM Hobby Racing Bundle turns the frame into a complete seat and chassis combination.
The Core Recline Seat
The bundle adds the SIMGASM Core Recline Seat, upholstered in leather and suede. It mounts directly to the Hobby without extra brackets, so the install stays simple. The reclining backrest gives you a relaxed position between races and a more upright one for racing.
A second life as an office chair
The Core Recline Seat has an integrated office chair mounting pattern. With the SIMGASM Office Chair Base, sold separately, it becomes a desk chair. So when you upgrade to an Atlas GT or Atlas Formula seat later, the Core Recline keeps working at your desk. Read can a sim racing seat double as an office chair for the pros and cons.
The Moza R3 option
One bundle version also includes the Moza R3 bundle for Xbox. The R3 is a compact direct drive wheelbase that works on Xbox and PC and slots straight into the Hobby. That gives you a complete control setup out of the box. Our Moza R3 setup guide explains how to move it from a desk clamp to a cockpit.
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Bundle or cockpit only: how to decide
Three simple questions point you to the right option.
Do you already own a seat?
If yes, the cockpit on its own is the logical choice. Check that your seat has a bottom or side mounting pattern that fits the two cross brackets.
Do you share the rig or use it every day?
A recline seat is easy to live with when several people use the rig or when you sit in it for long sessions. If you want a fixed bucket instead, see which Core seat suits a SIMGASM Hobby cockpit.
Do you play on Xbox?
Then the version with the Moza R3 saves you from searching for a compatible wheel. You still choose pedals with care, and our article on which pedals suit a SIMGASM Hobby helps with the next step.
Why SIMGASM builds bundles this way
The bundle idea comes from the way SIMGASM itself started.
Johan Akkerman, founder and CEO, began sim racing with a controller and once welded his own frame from used gas pipes with a seat from a scrapyard, because commercial frames were too expensive. His view is clear: every racer deserves professional level equipment without a professional level budget. SIMGASM is built as a compact company with direct distribution from the Netherlands, which keeps overhead low. The company started product development in January 2026 and was formally incorporated on 27 February 2026 in Wijk bij Duurstede.
Every Hobby comes with a standard two year warranty, and you reach the team at hello@simgasm.com with questions before you order.
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Questions and answers
Here are short answers to the most common bundle questions.
Does the Hobby Racing Bundle include a wheel?
The standard bundle includes the Hobby cockpit and the Core Recline Seat. One version adds the Moza R3 bundle for Xbox and PC.
Does the Core Recline Seat need extra brackets on the Hobby?
No. It mounts directly to the Hobby cockpit without additional brackets.
Can you upgrade the seat later?
Yes. Move to an Atlas GT or Atlas Formula seat and use the Core Recline as an office chair with the Office Chair Base.
Is the cockpit only option cheaper to start with?
Yes, because you only buy the frame. It makes most sense when you already own a seat.
Want to learn more? The SIMGASM experts are happy to help.
