Our pick for buyers seeking versatile wheelbase mounting at a lower current chassis price: SIMGASM Club. The SimXPro R80 remains a legitimate alternative for builders who prefer its included profile pedal deck and established SimXPro accessory options. Both are aluminium-profile rigs, not complete driving simulators.
Quick comparison
| Criterion | SIMGASM Club | SimXPro R80 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed starting price | €369 in black | €379 |
| Main profile | 40 × 80 mm | 40 × 80 mm |
| Wheel mounting | Selectable mount options; verify exact model | Listed for bottom-mounted wheelbases |
| Included shifter solution | Core side-profile shifter/handbrake arm | Shifter mounting profile |
| Seat, wheel and pedals | Not included in the chassis | Not included in the chassis |
| Solid finish range | Nine colours, plus selected liveries | Black or anodized silver in current R80 listing |
| Wheelbase mount choice | Bottom, Side, Front, dedicated Asetek Front (model-dependent) | Bottom-mount base configuration; other setups require checking mounts |
| GT / Formula use cases | GT setup plus higher pedal-position configuration with appropriate parts | Adjustable modular cockpit; check desired pedal and seat geometry |
Where Club has the edge
Club uses a 40 × 80 mm main profile with listed overall dimensions of 500 × 1350 × 620 mm. It targets drivers who already know that a dedicated cockpit should grow with their steering hardware. Its listing offers different wheel-mount choices rather than relying on one mounting pattern; that flexibility is useful when checking a compatible front-, bottom- or side-mounted unit. The current black chassis listing is €10 below the R80. That is a modest saving; mounting choices and included hardware are also worth comparing.
Where the R80 deserves consideration
The R80 also uses 40 × 80 mm aluminium profile, includes its standard pedal deck and shifter mounting profile, and is offered as a compact entry-to-mid-range frame. Buyers already invested in SimXPro brackets or who know they need a bottom-mounted wheelbase may find the R80 straightforward. Confirm the included configuration instead of assuming a product photograph shows the complete package.
Where Club becomes the more configurable purchase
Four wheel mounting choices instead of only a default deck
SIMGASM Club is available with Bottom, Side, Front and dedicated Asetek Front Mount options. That is a meaningful buying advantage for customers who are not committed to one ecosystem. The listed SimXPro R80 is aimed at bottom-mounted wheelbases; its modular profile platform still supports later upgrades, but the correct additional bracket and costs must be checked. On Club, the compatible wheelbase model determines which mount you should order; not every pattern works with every mount.
Nine cockpit colours, selected liveries and a cleaner visual identity
The current R80 listing describes Industrial Black and Anodized Silver finishes. SIMGASM offers a much broader selection of nine solid cockpit colours—Black, White, Silver, Red, Orange, Blue, Green, Gold and Purple—plus selected racing-inspired liveries. Together with its streamlined profile lines, this makes Club a stronger choice for matching a simulator to a room, team livery or streaming setup without changing the core chassis.
GT and Formula-style adjustments
Club's profile and adjustable mounting structure give room to refine wheel height/angle, seating position and pedal geometry within the chosen mounting hardware. SIMGASM has demonstrated higher pedal-bracket mounting for a Formula-inspired posture with an Atlas Formula seat. That hybrid seating option extends the cockpit's appeal beyond a fixed upright GT layout. The R80 also offers modular adjustment, so the reason to prefer Club is its combination of mount options, colour range and supplied Core shifter/handbrake arm—not a claim that the R80 cannot be adjusted.
Who wins on these criteria? For broad wheelbase-mount choice, personalisation and a lower currently listed black-frame price, SIMGASM Club is our pick. Check the exact mounting compatibility before purchasing.
Pros and cons
SIMGASM Club — pros
- Lower currently listed starting price
- Several configurable wheel-mount routes for supported models
- Core shifter/handbrake arm included
- A sensible middle tier between Hobby and Sport
SIMGASM Club — cons
- Mount choice must be checked for your exact wheelbase
- No seat, wheel, pedals or monitor included
- Sport offers a deeper 120 mm profile if more future headroom is required
SimXPro R80 — pros
- Established 40 × 80 mm profile format
- Includes a standard pedal deck and shifter profile mount
- Familiar bottom-mount installation for supported wheelbases
SimXPro R80 — cons
- Higher listed starting price at the time of writing
- Bottom-mount focus may require another bracket for some hardware
- Bundled seat configurations must not be confused with the chassis-only price
Use cases: who should choose which?
Choose Club if you want a black 80 mm cockpit with several verified mounting options and prefer the included SIMGASM shifter arm. Choose R80 if you already have compatible bottom-mount hardware and want to stay within the SimXPro accessory family. For very powerful or future motion builds, consider a 120 mm-tier cockpit rather than assuming these two are interchangeable with heavier structures.
Verdict
Our value pick: SIMGASM Club, primarily for the €369 starting price and mounting flexibility, with the important caveat that mount compatibility is device-specific. Compare SIMGASM Club and SimXPro R80 directly, and use the compatibility guide before ordering.