Sim racing · head‑to‑head
Comparing the Bavarian Sim Tec Control Center and the Trak Racer Handbrake Mount – Right Side Mounting highlights two entirely different rig priorities. One is a premium, high-end USB command station, while the other is a basic, budget-friendly mounting bracket.
The Trak Racer mount suffers from noticeable flex under heavy loads and has alignment issues with certain handbrakes like the Fanatec ClubSport V2. Meanwhile, the Bavarian Sim Tec unit launched with incomplete software, and some drivers find its encoder rotation resistance too heavy.
If you want to streamline your PC setup with premium inputs and integrated USB-C routing, the $419.00 Bavarian Sim Tec Control Center is an excellent, high-end addition. However, if you simply need a barebones, budget-friendly way to mount a handbrake to the right side of your extrusion rig, the Trak Racer mount gets the job done for around $7, provided you can tolerate some flex.
| Bavarian Sim Tec Control Center | Handbrake Mount – Right Side Mounting | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bavarian Sim Tec | Trak Racer |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Universal |
| Starting Price | $419.00 | $7.12 (A$10.00)Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 90 days |
| Type | Button Box | Handbrake Mount |
| Connectivity | USB | none |
| Compatibility | PC | Trak Racer RS6, TR8, RS8 (MK6+), TR8 PRO, Alpine Racing TRX, and 8mm T-slot aluminum extrusion rigs. Compatible with handbrakes from Trak Racer, Fanatec, Aiologs, Asetek, BJ Sim Racing, Cammus, Conspit, DSD, Ghost Sim Racing, Heusinkveld, Logitech, Meca, MOZA, and Prosim. |