'26 Sim-Lab P1X-Pro

Sim Rig

activeTK bundle

Current state 2026-09-16: P1X Pro built, seat + triple/quad mounts installed, monitors + wheelbase + pedals still boxed(as of 2026-09-16)

Identity

Year: 2026
Make / model: Sim-Lab P1X-Pro
Trim: TK bundle
Status: active

Build spec

Spent

$5,322 (list $6,460)

Future upgrades

list $8,585

Projected

$13,907

Cockpit

Sim-Lab P1X Pro Tony Kanaan Edition
Sim-Lab P1X Pro Tony Kanaan Edition aluminium-profile cockpit (orange accents)
Built 2026-09-08 to 09-11
Micro Center Gwinnett (open box, receipt 065-WP-7312181)
installed$855 (list $950)
Sim-Lab Quad monitor stand add-on
Sim-Lab quad monitor stand add-on bracket for the 4th (top) display
Quad add-on for the Vario mount
Micro Center (online, order 21640524)
installed$110
Sim-Lab Single-to-Triple Vario
Sim-Lab Vario single-to-triple monitor mount
Vario freestanding mount, single-to-triple
Micro Center Duluth (open box)
installed$120 (list $150)
Sim-Lab Universal SimShelf
Sim-Lab Universal SimShelf (keyboard/mouse shelf for the P1X-Pro)
MC
Micro Center (online, order 21640524)
installed$100
80/20 GI-29136674
Global Industrial 80/20 hardware for the P1X: 5 cable/tube clips, 5 cable-tie blocks, 20 roll-in T-nuts (3914/3915), M6x16/M6x20/M8x25 socket cap screws (100 ea), 8 T-slot covers (3 orange, 5 std)
subtotal 156.95, ship + tax excluded
Global Industrial
ordered$157
XSFSPD Flight Cup & Phone Holder
Sim racing cup + phone holder for 80/20 profile, orange cap, large
2026-09-18, Etsy; arrives ~Sep 23-28
Etsy — XSFSPD
ordered$29
XSFSPD Simucube 2 QR Storage Mount
Simucube 2 quick-release storage mount for 80/20 profile, orange
2026-09-18, Etsy; arrives ~Sep 23-28
Etsy — XSFSPD
ordered$12
Sim-Lab GRID Brows
Sim-Lab GRID Brows: 2x 9 RGB LED , control box, cables, swivel brackets; SimHub/RaceDirector
2026-09-18. One pair either side of the wheel for spotter/proximity + flags; shift lights move to the DDU-5 if bought.
Sim-Lab (sim-lab.us)
ordered$119
CRST CRST 8-outlet
CRST 8-outlet metal heavy-duty strip 15A/1875W
item 24.99 + tax share
Amazon
ordered$25
Sim-Lab Sim Floor
Sim-Lab Sim Floor 4 mm aluminium diamond-plate footrest, 490 x 350 mm, four corner brackets
Target: late 2026.
Sim-Lab (sold out 2026-09-18)
Future upgradelist $65
Sim-Lab P1X Pro extra mounting point
Sim-Lab P1X Pro extra mounting + shifter/handbrake bracket
Target: late 2026.
Sim-Lab
Future upgradelist $100

Spent $1,527 (list $1,652) · Future upgrades list $165 · Projected $1,692

Wheelbase

Simucube Simucube 2 Pro
Simucube 2 Pro direct-drive wheelbase, 25 Nm
25 Nm direct drive, Simucube quick release
Micro Center Gwinnett (open box)
installed$1,054 (list $1,299)
AllThingsSimRacing SC2 Pro PSU Mounting Bracket V1
Simucube 2 Pro supply bracket V1 (92 mm opening, fits Mean Well GST360A48), black, M6 bolts
2026-09-18, Etsy; arrives ~Sep 23-28
Etsy — AllThingsSimRacing
ordered$22
SimSportGadget Simucube Emergency Stop Mount
Profile mount for the Simucube emergency stop button, orange, with hardware
2026-09-18, Etsy; arrives ~Sep 23-28
Etsy — SimSportGadget
ordered$13
GRID Engineering DDU-5
GRID DDU-5 dash: 5 in LCD + 20 RGB LEDs, carbon bracket bolts to the Simucube 2 front face (OSW pattern); SimHub
Target: 2027 and beyond. Shift lights + flags + dash behind the rim; review simracingcockpit.gg/grid-engineering-ddu5-dash-display-review
Sim-Lab
Future upgradelist $328

Spent $1,089 (list $1,334) · Future upgrades list $328 · Projected $1,417

Wheel

Ascher Racing B24L-SC
Ascher Racing B24L-SC wireless steering wheel, Simucube QR, magnetic paddles
Wireless, Simucube quick release, shifter + clutch paddles
eBay
on hand$475 (list $692)
Cube Controls GT Pro V2
Cube Controls GT Pro V2 320 mm steering wheel (second rim)
320 mm round-ish GT rim
eBay
on hand$98 (list $151)
Ascher Racing F28-SC
Ascher Racing F28-SC formula wheel with quick release
Target: 2027 and beyond. Formula / GT wheel, Simucube QR
Future upgradelist $859
OMP
OMP 330 mm round steering wheel
Target: 2027 and beyond. 330 mm round rim - street-car feel, matches the E86 and the Logitech G29
Future upgradelist $299

Spent $573 (list $842) · Future upgrades list $1,158 · Projected $1,731

Pedals

Heusinkveld Ultimate+ 2-pedal
Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate+ 2-pedal set (throttle + brake)
Load-cell brake, approx 65 kg max brake force, 2-pedal set
Facebook Marketplace
installed$750 (list $1,149)
Heusinkveld Ultimate+ Baseplate
Heusinkveld Ultimate+ Baseplate: steel pedal plate with adjustable stainless heel plate; pedals mount to it, plate mounts to the P1X pedal deck
2026-09-18 (Micro Center Duluth pickup). Adjustable heel height, matched to the pedal set. Lower the P1X pedal deck one notch first.
Micro Center Duluth (SKU 664201, HE-SPUBP20)
ordered$130
Heusinkveld Ultimate+ clutch add-on
Heusinkveld Ultimate+ clutch pedal add-on
Target: late 2026. Third pedal for the Ultimate+ set
Heusinkveld
Future upgradelist $395

Spent $880 (list $1,279) · Future upgrades list $395 · Projected $1,275

Shifter

BDH Race Sim Hardware BDH H1
BDH H1 H-pattern shifter (spring-cam weighted gate, steel gears, Hall sensors, USB-C, lifetime warranty)
Target: late 2026, with the Heusinkveld clutch. Replaces the Simagic DS-8X plan (Bill 2026-09-26: "most likely now the BDH H1").
BDH Race Sim Hardware (US store)
Future upgradelist $739
Ricmotech Pro-Sim H-Pattern (Quaife)
Ricmotech Pro-Sim H-Pattern shifter, Quaife internals
Target: 2027 and beyond.
Ricmotech
Future upgradelist $1,300

Spent $0 · Future upgrades list $2,039 · Projected $2,039

Seat

Trak Racer Universal Seat Bracket Set
Trak Racer universal seat bracket set for reclining seats / office chairs — sets P1X seat-rail spacing for the TK Racing Pista
ship 10.00 excluded
Trak Racer
installed$69
TK Racing Varano
TK Racing Varano reclining gaming seat (black/orange) + TK Racing simulator seat sliders
Reclining fiberglass bucket, dual-locking sliders + brackets included
Facebook Marketplace
installed$120 (list $220)
Sim-Lab Bucket Seat Bracket Set
Sim-Lab bucket seat bracket set for the S1 Enduro
Target: 2027 and beyond. Replaces the TK Racing Varano.
Micro Center Duluth
Future upgradelist $60
Sim-Lab S1 Enduro Seat (blue)
Sim-Lab S1 Enduro fiberglass bucket seat, blue
Target: 2027 and beyond. Replaces the TK Racing Varano.
Micro Center Duluth
Future upgradelist $450

Spent $189 (list $289) · Future upgrades list $510 · Projected $699

Display

MSI MAG 274QF E20
MSI MAG 274QF E20 27 in QHD 200 Hz, top-mounted 4th display (replaces the 34 in plan)
27 in, 2560x1440, 200 Hz, 0.5 ms, G-Sync Compatible, HDR 400, DP + HDMI
Best Buy (pickup Alpharetta)
ordered$160
MSI Optix (curved 1080p)
MSI Optix curved monitor, 1920x1080 @ 165 Hz, 1500R - three off (×3)
1920x1080, 165 Hz, 1500R curve, qty 3
Facebook Marketplace — John Rudolf (Chin instructor); pay at Road Atlanta ~Sep 26
ordered$300
MSI MAG 322URDF E16 x3
Triple MSI MAG 322URDF E16 31.5 in 4K UHD 160 Hz flat IPS (dual mode 1080p 320 Hz) (×3)
Target: 2027 and beyond (wish list). 3x 31.5 in 4K 160 Hz flat IPS, ~330 each (verify price); one buy with the AM5 + RTX 5090 upgrade.
Micro Center / Best Buy (planned)
Future upgradelist $990

Spent $460 · Future upgrades list $990 · Projected $1,450

PC

SHUNJINRUN Slim Silent combo orange
SHUNJINRUN slim silent full-size wireless keyboard + mouse, orange
delivered 9/12
Amazon
on hand$37
Used gaming PC/GPU
Used gaming PC/GPU (John Rudolf): Intel i9-9900K, Gigabyte Z390 Designare, AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Waterforce 11 GB (AIO), 64 GB DDR4, Corsair RM1000x, custom dual-loop liquid cooling
i9-9900K / Gigabyte Z390 Designare / AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Waterforce 11 GB / 64 GB DDR4 / Corsair RM1000x / custom dual-loop liquid cooling
Facebook Marketplace — John Rudolf (Chin instructor); pay at Road Atlanta ~Sep 26
ordered$500
StarTech.com ST7300U3M
StarTech 7- USB 3.0 hub, metal, desk/wall mount
item 67.65 + tax share
Amazon
ordered$68
AMD / MSI / NVIDIA AM5 platform + RTX 5090
Planned PC platform upgrade (same case, same RM1000x): Ryzen 7 9800X3D + MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi + 32 GB DDR5-6000 CL30 + RTX 5090 32 GB (+2 TB NVMe if needed)
Target: 2027 and beyond (wish list). ~$3,000 at list (5090 ~$2,000 + CPU/board/RAM ~$1,000); drives triple 4K 160 Hz at max settings 120+ fps. Verify Aorus AIO AM5 bracket, case GPU length and RM1000x headroom for a 5090 (575 W). Sell i9-9900K/Z390/DDR4 + 2080 Ti Waterforce.
Micro Center (planned)
Future upgradelist $3,000

Spent $604 · Future upgrades list $3,000 · Projected $3,604

Timeline

Sep 18, 2026
PurchaseAllThingsSimRacing SC2 Pro PSU Mounting Bracket V1
Etsy — AllThingsSimRacing · $21.70
Sep 18, 2026
PurchaseSimSportGadget Simucube Emergency Stop Mount
Etsy — SimSportGadget · $13.15
Sep 18, 2026
PurchaseXSFSPD Flight Cup & Phone Holder
Etsy — XSFSPD · $29.00
Sep 18, 2026
PurchaseHeusinkveld Ultimate+ Baseplate
Micro Center Duluth (SKU 664201, HE-SPUBP20) · $129.99
Sep 18, 2026
PurchaseSim-Lab GRID Brows
Sim-Lab (sim-lab.us) · $119.00
Sep 18, 2026
PurchaseXSFSPD Simucube 2 QR Storage Mount
Etsy — XSFSPD · $12.00
Sep 17, 2026
Part installedHeusinkveld pedals
Ultimate+ 2-pedal · Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate+ 2-pedal set (throttle + brake)
Sep 17, 2026
Part installedSimucube wheelbase
Simucube 2 Pro · Simucube 2 Pro direct-drive wheelbase, 25 Nm
Sep 17, 2026
Part installedSim-Lab shelf
Universal SimShelf · Sim-Lab Universal SimShelf (keyboard/mouse shelf for the P1X-Pro)
Sep 16, 2026
PurchaseCRST CRST 8-outlet
Amazon · $24.99
Sep 16, 2026
PurchaseStarTech.com ST7300U3M
Amazon · $67.65
Sep 16, 2026
PurchaseMSI MAG 274QF E20
Best Buy (pickup Alpharetta) · $159.99
Sep 16, 2026
Purchase80/20 GI-29136674
Global Industrial · $156.95
Sep 16, 2026
Part installedSim-Lab monitor_mount
Quad monitor stand add-on · Sim-Lab quad monitor stand add-on bracket for the 4th (top) display
Sep 15, 2026
Part installedSim-Lab monitor_mount
Single-to-Triple Vario · Sim-Lab Vario single-to-triple monitor mount
Sep 14, 2026
Part installedTK Racing seat_driver
Varano · TK Racing Varano reclining gaming seat (black/orange) + TK Racing simulator seat sliders
Sep 14, 2026
Part installedTrak Racer seat_bracket
Universal Seat Bracket Set · Trak Racer universal seat bracket set for reclining seats / office chairs — sets P1X seat-rail spacing for the TK Racing Pista
Sep 11, 2026
Part installedSim-Lab cockpit
P1X Pro Tony Kanaan Edition · Sim-Lab P1X Pro Tony Kanaan Edition aluminium-profile cockpit (orange accents)
Sep 9, 2026
PurchaseSim-Lab Universal SimShelf
Micro Center (online, order 21640524) · $99.99
Sep 9, 2026
PurchaseTrak Racer Universal Seat Bracket Set
Trak Racer · $69.00
Sep 9, 2026
PurchaseSim-Lab Quad monitor stand add-on
Micro Center (online, order 21640524) · $109.99
Sep 9, 2026
PurchaseSHUNJINRUN Slim Silent combo orange
Amazon · $36.61
Sep 8, 2026
ModP1X Pro build
mod
Sep 1, 2026
PurchaseTK Racing Varano
Facebook Marketplace · $120.00
Sep 1, 2026
PurchaseCube Controls GT Pro V2
eBay · $97.84
Aug 31, 2026
AcquiredAcquired · Micro Center Gwinnett, open-box/clearance CL0268651, receipt 065-WP-7312181 (list $949.99)
$854.96
Aug 31, 2026
PurchaseAscher Racing B24L-SC
eBay · $475.00
Aug 31, 2026
PurchaseSimucube Simucube 2 Pro
Micro Center Gwinnett (open box) · $1053.96
Aug 31, 2026
PurchaseSim-Lab Single-to-Triple Vario
Micro Center Duluth (open box) · $119.96
Aug 31, 2026
PurchaseHeusinkveld Ultimate+ 2-pedal
Facebook Marketplace · $750.00