'26 Sim-Lab P1X-Pro

Sim Rig

activeTK bundle

Build spec

Spent
$4,580
Committed
$800
Planned
$2,480
Projected
$7,860

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, list $1,299)
    on hand$1,117

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$528
  • Ascher Racing F28-SC
    Ascher Racing F28-SC formula wheel with quick release
    Formula / GT wheel, Simucube QR
    planned—
  • 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
  • OMP
    OMP 330 mm round steering wheel
    330 mm round rim - street-car feel, matches the E86 and the Logitech G29
    planned—

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
    on hand$750
  • Heusinkveld Ultimate+ clutch add-on
    Heusinkveld Ultimate+ clutch pedal add-on
    Third pedal for the Ultimate+ set
    planned—

Shifter

  • Sequential / H-pattern shifter (make not yet chosen)
    Sequential / H-pattern shifter (make not yet chosen)
    planned—

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
    shipped 2026-09-10
    Trak Racer (order TR103252)
    installed$85
  • TK Racing Varano
    TK Racing Varano reclining gaming seat (black/orange), sliders + brackets
    Reclining fiberglass bucket, dual-locking sliders + brackets included
    Micro Center Duluth (in store; tax estimated)
    installed$193

Monitor mount

  • 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)
    on hand$128
  • Sim-Lab Single-to-Triple Vario
    Sim-Lab Vario single-to-triple monitor mount
    Vario freestanding mount, single-to-triple
    Micro Center Gwinnett
    installed$127

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$171
  • MSI MAG 274QF E20 x3
    Triple MSI MAG 274QF E20 27 in QHD 200 Hz flat (matches the 4th display) — replaces the 32 in 1440p plan (×3)
    3x 27 in 2560x1440 200 Hz; ~$160 each at Best Buy
    Best Buy (planned)
    planned$480
  • 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 (included in the $800 PC bundle)
    ordered$0

PC

  • AMD / MSI / NVIDIA AM5 platform + RTX 5080
    Planned PC platform upgrade (same case, same RM1000x): Ryzen 7 9800X3D + MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi + 32 GB DDR5-6000 CL30 + RTX 5080 16 GB (+2 TB NVMe if needed)
    Target ~$2,000 via a Micro Center CPU+GPU bundle (5080 has hit $980 with CPU purchase); list-price ceiling ~$2,600. Expected iRacing triple 1440p max ~120-144 fps with G-Sync Compatible. Verify: Aorus AIO AM5 bracket, case GPU length. Sell i9-9900K/Z390/DDR4 bundle + 2080 Ti Waterforce.
    Micro Center (planned)
    planned$2,000
  • Custom build
    Sim PC (John Rudolf): Intel i9-9900K, AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Waterforce 11 GB (AIO), 64 GB DDR4, Corsair RM1000x, Aorus CPU AIO — sold with the 3 MSI Optix monitors
    i9-9900K / 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$800

Shelf

  • Sim-Lab Universal SimShelf
    Sim-Lab Universal SimShelf (keyboard/mouse shelf for the P1X-Pro)
    MC
    Micro Center (online, order 21640524)
    on hand$133

Floor

  • Felt or rubber pads for the cockpit leveling feet
    Felt or rubber pads for the cockpit leveling feet
    planned—

Other

  • 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 34.99 + tax 14.88
    Global Industrial
    ordered$207
  • SHUNJINRUN Slim Silent combo orange
    SHUNJINRUN slim silent full-size wireless keyboard + mouse, orange
    delivered 9/12
    Amazon
    on hand$37
  • CRST CRST 8-outlet
    CRST 8-outlet metal heavy-duty strip 15A/1875W
    item 24.99 + tax share
    Amazon
    ordered$27
  • StarTech.com ST7300U3M
    StarTech 7- USB 3.0 hub, metal, desk/wall mount
    item 67.65 + tax share
    Amazon
    ordered$73

Timeline

  1. Sep 16, 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

  2. Sep 16, 2026
    Part removedBose headphones

    room AV, not a rig component (moved off the Sim Rig 2026-09-16)

  3. Sep 16, 2026
    Part removedSony console

    room AV, not a rig component (moved off the Sim Rig 2026-09-16)

  4. Sep 16, 2026
    Part removedHisense display

    room AV, not a rig component (moved off the Sim Rig 2026-09-16)

  5. Sep 16, 2026
    Part removedKlipsch subwoofer

    room AV, not a rig component (moved off the Sim Rig 2026-09-16)

  6. Sep 16, 2026
    Part removedKlipsch speakers

    room AV, not a rig component (moved off the Sim Rig 2026-09-16)

  7. Sep 16, 2026
    Part removedDenon av_receiver

    room AV, not a rig component (moved off the Sim Rig 2026-09-16)

  8. Sep 16, 2026
    Part installedTK Racing seat_driver

    Varano · TK Racing Varano reclining gaming seat (black/orange), sliders + brackets

  9. Sep 16, 2026
    Part installedSim-Lab monitor_mount

    Single-to-Triple Vario · Sim-Lab Vario single-to-triple monitor mount