One reason Trak Racer rigs are so popular is the accessory ecosystem: keyboard trays, shifter mounts, handbrake brackets, seat sliders, button box plates, and more. The best rigs are not just stiff — they are usable.
This guide helps you plan accessories the smart way, and shows how to build a clean modular cockpit using SIMGASM add-ons without turning your rig into a messy “bolt-on forest”.
Plan accessories like a cockpit designer, not like a shopper
Before you buy add-ons, map your cockpit into zones:
- Driving zone: wheel, pedals, shifter/handbrake. Nothing should interfere with steering or leg movement.
- Control zone: button box, Stream Deck, black box controls. You should reach them without leaning.
- Support zone: keyboard, mouse, phone, hydration. Useful, but it shouldn’t become clutter.
Common Trak Racer accessory setups and what to copy
GT and endurance
- Sequential or H-pattern shifter close to the wheel
- Button box or Stream Deck on the right side
- Keyboard tray that can swing away
Rally and drift
- Handbrake mounted higher than the shifter
- More space for fast arm movement
- Less “stuff” near the wheel
SIMGASM modular mounting: clean and future-proof
Instead of buying a unique bracket for every use case, SIMGASM focuses on a modular base you can adapt:
- shifter and handbrake mount for GT, rally, and drift layouts
- universal peripheral deck for button boxes, Stream Decks, tablets, or custom control panels
The advantage of an aluminium rig is that you can move these parts in small increments until your reach and comfort are perfect. That’s how you build a cockpit that feels “made for you”, not “bought off the shelf”.
Accessory mistakes to avoid (even on expensive rigs)
- Mounting too far forward: you end up leaning, which hurts consistency and causes fatigue.
- Mounting too low: your knees hit accessories during pedal work.
- Ignoring cable routing: every accessory adds cables. Plan power and USB from day one.
- Overbuilding: more accessories can mean more vibration and noise. Add only what improves driving or workflow.
Where SIMGASM rigs help the most
Accessory planning is easier when the rig itself supports clean routing and strong mounting. SIMGASM’s tiers make it easy to choose the “right amount of rig”:
- Club racing simulator when you want a strong all-round platform
- Sport racing simulator when you want more space, more adjustment, and internal routing for a clean build
- Pro racing simulator if you want the flagship base for maximum stiffness and expansion
If you need help choosing what add-ons make sense for your driving style, SIMGASM support is fast and practical. The goal is to keep performance high and the cockpit clean — without wasting money on accessories you’ll remove later.
Recommended SIMGASM gear: universal peripheral deck, shifter and handbrake mount, Sport racing simulator, and Pro racing simulator.
Continue reading: Stream Deck and button box setup for sim racing: layouts, bindings and workflow, iRacing pit macros and Stream Deck setup: stress free stops, and Cable management for Sim-Lab and 8020 rigs: clean routing that stays clean.
More Trak Racer guides: Trak Racer wheel mount options explained: front mount vs bottom mount vs side mount, Trak Racer rig assembly tips: square the frame, tighten in stages and re-torque, and Quiet sim rig build: reduce vibration on Trak Racer rigs and aluminium profile cockpits.
