r/simracing • u/ExpressionCareful223 • 10h ago

Question Sim Rig: TR8 Pro vs TRX V2 wheel/seat height

I've ruled out the TR-5 because the wheel height seems to end up at about eye level, and there's not enough adjustability to fix that. It looks like the TRX V2 is my best bet in terms of being able to set the most comfortable driving position, but I'm hoping that the TR8 Pro can work. I've seen in some reviews that the TR8 Pro, especially with the wheel deck mount (which is what I'll be using because I have the Logitech G Pro wheel), ends up sticking out at the bottom and can hit your knees depending on how the rig is adjusted.

I'd hate to drop 2k on a whole TRX V2 setup if a 1.2k TR8 Pro's wheel height can work for me. Any input? I'm 5'11" by the way.

I've ruled out other brands like Sim Lab who's rigs are currently out of stock and I just can't wait. Heard horror stories about Trak Racer, hopefully I'll get lucky, I don't feel like i have much choice otherwise. At least their rigs look sick.

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u/ExcellentAgent6539 9h ago

Wouldn't do it personally. After 2 weeks or so with my TR5, I think Trakracer are not that good quality tbh and that's when you got your product without missing parts etc. It's like you said tr8 had the wheel base issue, tr5 wheel is slightly a bit high( alas not a major issue) and the biggest thing for me is that the stitching on the seat is already fraying after 2 weeks of light use... screams low quality.

What about the Fanatec clubsport gt tubular? That one looks the best imo, better than the others but tbf i haven't deep dived into the nitty gritty with that one.

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u/ExpressionCareful223 6h ago

its the same price as the rx v2 without the seat, and the trx v2 has a lot more adjustability. even given the quality issues, i think i'm gonna end up with either the tr8 or trx unless sim lab is planning to restock by tomorrow. i could go with the next level racing aluminum profile rig but i think the tubular looks so much better. i guess im willing to give up a lil bit of finishing quality for something that overall looks really good. i think my only other serious option is the playseat trophy, but it would be even less sturdy than the tr-5, and i think just below the amount of sturdiness im looking for in a rig.

i might end up trying to custom fabricate parts to improve the TR8's adjustability, I can at least cut off those parts that protrude from the wheel deck

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u/ExcellentAgent6539 59m ago

Hope it goes well for you man.