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Choosing between these two entry-level aluminum cockpits comes down to whether you prioritize a rock-solid frame or saving cash upfront. While both the 6S-Slim V2 Sim Racing Chassis and the Trak Racer TR40S Cockpit offer compact footprints, they suffer from frustratingly similar customer service and assembly headaches.
The Trak Racer TR40S suffers from noticeable flex and lifting in its middle section and pedal plate under heavy braking with stiff load-cell pedals. Furthermore, both brands are heavily criticized by the community for terrible assembly instructions, shipping delays, and missing hardware.
The 6S-Slim V2 pedal plate lacks pre-drilled holes for certain pedal sets like the Moza SRP Lite with a clutch. You will need to be prepared for some DIY drilling to get them mounted.
The 6S-Slim V2 typically sits at $399.00, though it has dipped to a low of $329.00 in past tracking. If you can stretch your budget to cover its current $399.00 price tag, its superior rigidity makes it a much better long-term investment than the flexing Trak Racer TR40S.
| 6S-Slim V2 Sim Racing Chassis | Trak Racer TR40S Cockpit | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | 6sigma Racing | Trak Racer |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Universal |
| Starting Price | $399.00 | $292.00Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | — |
| Material | 40-series aluminium profile | 40x40mm and 80x40mm aluminium extruded profile, carbon steel pedal plate |
| Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (43 lb)Best | 24.8 kg (54.7 lb) |
| Compatibility | Universal; supports direct-drive wheelbases up to 10 Nm (including Moza, Simagic, Fanatec, PXN) and load cell pedals | Universal (pre-drilled for major brands like Fanatec, Moza, Simagic, Thrustmaster, and Logitech) |
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