The SIMGASM Hobby with the Bottom Mount is the natural match for the Thrustmaster T598. It uses a 40 × 40 mm aluminium main profile, supports direct drive up to and including 16 Nm and lists Thrustmaster among its bottom mount brands. That gives the T598, with 5 Nm constant torque and up to 100 percent overshoot, a stable base with reserve. Choose the Club only when you plan a much stronger wheelbase or heavy load cell pedals.
This guide helps you pick the right model, the right mount and the colour or livery that suits you.
Why does the Hobby match the T598?
The Hobby offers the strength the T598 needs without extra size or cost.
The numbers that matter
The Hobby measures 500 × 1270 × 580 mm (W × L × H), so it fits in a bedroom or a study. The pedal deck has a rated braking load of 150 kg. The box includes the aluminium profiles, brackets, the wheel mount you select, tools, assembly gloves, the guide and the Core side profile shifter and handbrake arm. Building takes about two hours.
Proven by drivers
The Hobby holds a 5.0 rating from 32 reviews on simgasm.com and comes with a 2 year SIMGASM warranty. You find every finish in our aluminium sim racing cockpit for the T598 collection.
SIMGASM | Hobby Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Aichi
When should you pick the Club instead?
The Club makes sense when the T598 is only a first step.
More profile, more reserve
The Club moves to a 40 × 80 mm main profile and a rated braking load of 200 kg. It measures 500 × 1350 × 620 mm, so it needs a little more room. Pick it if you already know a stronger wheelbase follows within a year. See the SIMGASM | Club Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Black for full specs, or compare both in SIMGASM Hobby or Club.
Which wheel mount should you choose?
The mount decides how the T598 attaches to the frame.
Bottom Mount is the one
The T598 has four threaded attachment points under the base, so it needs a Bottom Mount. The Front Mount suits Simucube, VRS and Sim Lab front patterns, and the Side Mount suits Fanatec, MOZA Racing, Simagic, Conspit and Sim Lab models. Always check the compatibility table on the product page before you order. Our article on the T598 base plate on a cockpit explains the direct mount.
SIMGASM | Hobby Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Black
Which colour or livery suits you?
This is where SIMGASM differs most from other brands.
Solid colours
The Hobby comes in Black, White, Silver, Red, Orange, Purple, Blue, Green and Gold. Black keeps the frame quiet and lets the hardware stand out. Brighter colours turn the rig into the centrepiece of the room.
Race liveries
For a real motorsport look, pick a livery such as MARINI, JPS, RothBros or Aichi. SIMGASM print specialist Michal Nevrela brings more than fifteen years of experience with professional print techniques. He also turned the race car livery of ambassador Romain Monti into the custom simulator from the video above.
SIMGASM | Hobby Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit - Purple
What else do you need for a complete setup?
A cockpit is the foundation, and a few parts complete it.
Seat, slider and screen
SIMGASM sells seats separately, so you choose the seat that fits you. Add a seat slider when more people share the rig, and a monitor stand when you leave the desk behind. Comparing with a folding rig? Read Next Level Racing RC foldable vs SIMGASM Hobby.
Support from people who race
SIMGASM is a Dutch company with its base in Wijk bij Duurstede. Founder Johan Akkerman designed the complete range and holds final responsibility for product quality. Questions about your T598 setup? Send an email to hello@simgasm.com and the team usually responds within one business day. Browse the full simulator cockpit range to compare every model.
Quick answers about SIMGASM and the T598
Here are short answers to the questions T598 owners ask before they order.
Does the T598 work with the SIMGASM Sport or Pro?
Yes. Both offer far more strength than the T598 needs. The Hobby or Club gives the best match for this wheelbase.
Can I upgrade the Hobby later?
Yes. The Hobby works with the full range of SIMGASM accessories, such as monitor stands, chassis extensions and wheel mounts.
Does the T598 work on PS5 in a SIMGASM cockpit?
Yes. The cockpit does not affect the platform. The T598 supports PS5, PS4 and PC.
Want to learn more? The SIMGASM experts are happy to help.
