Sim racing · head‑to‑head
We are comparing two entirely different upgrades for your rig: the high-end Bavarian Sim Tec Control Center button box and the budget-friendly Trak Racer Universal Wheel Plate Deck. One is a premium electronic input device, while the other is a fundamental structural mounting utility.
The Trak Racer deck has known quality control issues, with some users receiving steel plates that are not perfectly flat, leading to wheelbase wobble. Additionally, its mounting screws are awkwardly positioned and prone to loosening over time without threadlocker.
The Bavarian Sim Tec Control Center launched with incomplete software, though updates have since added the standalone PitStopApp and DNR support. Also, be prepared for heavy rotation resistance on its multi-encoders and basic sticker sheets instead of premium labeled caps.
If you need to mount a wheelbase to an aluminum profile rig with high adjustability on a budget, the Trak Racer deck is the obvious structural choice despite its minor hardware quirks. However, if your physical mounting is already sorted and you want to add premium tactile inputs and cable management to your PC rig, the Bavarian Sim Tec Control Center is the high-end electronic upgrade to get.
| Bavarian Sim Tec Control Center | Universal Wheel Plate Deck with Full Slide and Angle Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bavarian Sim Tec | Trak Racer |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Universal |
| Starting Price | $419.00 | $26.75 (£20.00)Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 30 days |
| Type | Button Box | Wheel plate deck |
| Connectivity | USB | none |
| Compatibility | PC | Trak Racer extruded aluminium profile rigs (including TR160, TR120, TR80S, TR40S, TR200, TRA, TRK) and compatible DIY builds; compatible with major wheelbases from Thrustmaster, Fanatec, Moza, Asetek, and Simagic |