Build Your First Sim Racing Setup

Start with your equipment and driving position

Before choosing a frame, write down the exact model of your wheelbase, pedals and seat. If you already own a display, note its mounting pattern, weight and dimensions too. This gives you a useful starting point for comparing mounts instead of choosing from photographs alone.

A steering wheel and a wheelbase are different parts of the setup: the wheel is what you hold, while the wheelbase provides the steering mechanism. Your cockpit needs a mount that matches the wheelbase. Your pedals need suitable fixing points and a comfortable position relative to your seat.

Plan your computer or console, controls and display separately. A mechanical mount does not establish software, USB or console compatibility. Check those details with the equipment manufacturer for the exact models you intend to use.

Choose the cockpit and its mounting configuration

The SimSlot C-160 uses a 160x40 mm main aluminium profile frame. The C-160 Lite combines 160x40, 80x40 and 40x40 mm profiles. Both product listings let you select a wheelbase mounting configuration.

The C-160 and C-160 Lite listings describe the following cockpit components. Check your selected configuration when ordering:

• Aluminium profile cockpit frame.
• Wheelbase mount in the configuration you select.
• Pedal plate.
• Assembly hardware.

The seat is not included. Select the seat and any additional accessories separately. Check the selected product configuration when ordering; photographs can show a wider setup than the listed package.

Choose the mounting option for your exact wheelbase. The catalog includes several brand and model families, but a shared brand name is not a guarantee that every product from that brand has the same fixing pattern. Compare the fixing points, required mounting method and the selected mount before placing the order.

Match the seat, brackets and slider

Choose a seat that suits the driver and matches the mounting arrangement on the frame. Check whether the seat uses side or bottom fixing points, and compare the spacing with the proposed brackets and slider.

Adjustable SimSlot seat brackets are listed as a pair with a mounting kit. Sparco slider rails are listed with a mounting kit for aluminium profile rigs. The TURN ONE seat listing states that a slider is included, so check the package before adding another slider separately.

Dimensions and fixing points matter as much as the seat's appearance. Use the seat manufacturer's installation instructions for the exact seat and mounting hardware.

Set up the pedals and driving position

Plan the seat and pedal positions together. You need to reach the pedals comfortably while maintaining a usable steering position and clearance around your legs.

The Adjustable Pedal Deck Pro has selectable configurations. Check which configuration and fixing points match your pedal set. Do not assume that a pedal brand name alone establishes a direct fit.

A heel stop, shifter support or other accessory can be considered as part of the layout. Select each additional item against the mounting points and space available on your particular build.

Choose how the display will be supported

SimSlot lists integrated single, integrated single Lite, integrated triple and freestanding display supports.

The integrated monitor listings state VESA 75x75 and 100x100 mounting plates. Check the exact display's VESA pattern, weight, dimensions and installation instructions before selecting the support. A matching VESA pattern alone does not establish a supported screen weight, clearances or the correct screw length.

For a triple-screen setup, consider the overall space occupied by the screens and their arrangement around the cockpit. Confirm the actual support layout rather than treating a single-screen guide as instructions for a triple mount.

Add the accessories you will use

A shifter and handbrake frame, mousepad plate and cable management box can be planned around the driving position. Check that each item has an appropriate support and does not obstruct the controls, access to the seat or the route of cables.

Keep the device manufacturer's instructions available for USB controls and other electronic equipment. The mounting hardware and the device's electrical or software setup are separate checks.

Using cut-to-size aluminium profiles

For a custom construction, choose the profile cross-section, series, slot type and cut lengths from the actual product listing. Profiles that look similar can have different cross-sections and connection details.

Plan the connections before ordering: cutting a profile to length does not, by itself, specify end tapping, access holes or other machining. SimSlot offers custom dimensions and assembly services; discuss the required construction and machining details for your build.

Check the package and instructions before assembly

Use the assembly manual library or the instructions on the relevant product page. Match the guide to the product and configuration you received. Compare the parts and fixing points before tightening the assembly; use the equipment manufacturer's guidance for device-specific mounting requirements.

Before ordering, your checklist should cover the exact wheelbase and pedal models, seat and mounting arrangement, display support, profile or accessory configuration, and the items explicitly included in each package.

Delivery and payment in Greece

SimSlot serves customers throughout Greece. Shipping is agreed separately according to the destination and the items being transported; shipping costs are not included in the displayed totals. Online payment is by bank transfer. Card payment is accepted at the premises.

For custom dimensions or assembly services, contact SimSlot with your equipment models and the construction you need.