The Simucube 2 Ultimate is the “no compromise” option. But it is not automatically the best choice for everyone. The Ultimate is best understood as a headroom and system planning decision: you’re buying more reserve than most people will ever need, and that changes how you should build the rest of your cockpit.
When 32 Nm is actually useful
- Heavy steering preference: you enjoy higher forces and still want detail.
- Motion or tactile builds: extra headroom helps keep the wheel calm when the rig is physically moving or vibrating.
- Professional-style training: you want maximum fidelity and tuning range.
When 32 Nm is not useful (or can be counterproductive)
- You mostly race sprint sessions and prefer lighter steering.
- You have limited space and your cockpit cannot be rigid and well-braced.
- You want “set and forget” simplicity more than deep tuning.
The real requirement: a flex-free mounting platform
On the Ultimate, small amounts of flex become big feel changes. If the mount twists, the wheel can feel harsher, your steering input becomes inconsistent, and you end up turning down detail to hide chassis movement.
The SIMGASM approach
A high-end wheelbase should live on a high-end foundation. That doesn’t mean overbuilding everything. It means: stiff profiles, thick mounting plates, and a layout that stays adjustable without becoming messy.
- Flagship foundation: SIMGASM Pro cockpit (C160)
- Wheel mounting: wheel mount base set + front wheel mount
- Seat options: Core Recline seat for comfort, or Atlas GT bucket seat for a locked-in position.
Safety checklist for high torque
High torque is a feature, but it comes with responsibility. Treat it like you would treat a powerful tool:
- Start low. Build confidence and only increase force if it stays controllable.
- Use a comfortable steering strength you can manage for a full race distance.
- Keep a clear path to the torque-off / emergency stop function.
- Never leave the wheel in high torque mode unattended (kids, pets, guests).
- Re-torque mounting bolts regularly, especially after the first week of use.
Comfort matters more than people admit
Ultimate-class hardware encourages longer sessions. Comfort becomes performance: if you’re not fighting your seating position, you can keep your technique consistent.
- GT posture: Atlas GT seat
- Formula/hypercar posture: Atlas Formula seat
A practical “high torque” setup approach (without macho numbers)
Many advanced drivers set their wheelbase to a high maximum, then use the simulator’s per-car strength to land at a realistic steering effort. The goal is not to prove you can wrestle the wheel. The goal is to keep enough reserve that fast events (kerb hits, snap corrections) stay crisp.
Three comfort rules that keep you fast
- If you can’t drive one-handed for a moment on a straight, your base strength is probably too high for race distance.
- If you tense your shoulders, you will overdrive and your braking will suffer.
- If your hands go numb, reduce friction/damping before you reduce detail everywhere.
Rig checks that matter on an Ultimate-class build
- Twist test: grab the wheel and try to twist the mount. Any visible movement is a cue to brace the uprights or adjust the wheel mount design.
- Pedal flex test: press the brake as hard as you can. If the pedal deck moves, your braking consistency will never be stable.
- Screen shake test: hit a kerb and watch the monitor edges. If they vibrate, your eyes will feel “noise” even if the wheel is tuned well.
Monitor strategy for high torque
With high torque, many racers prefer a freestanding monitor stand so screen stability is independent from any cockpit movement. It also makes future motion upgrades easier.
