Sim racing · head‑to‑head
Choosing between the Flight Sim Upgrade Mount for Trak Racer TR8, TR8 Pro and RS6 and the Universal Wheel Plate Deck with Full Slide and Angle Adjustment comes down to whether you are expanding your rig into the skies or reinforcing your wheelbase foundation. These are two entirely different tools designed for distinct cockpit architectures.
The Flight Sim Mount is built specifically for Trak Racer's tube-frame cockpits like the TR8 and RS6. Meanwhile, the Universal Wheel Plate Deck is designed exclusively for extruded aluminum profile rigs and compatible DIY builds.
The Flight Sim Mount can rattle excessively if haptic transducers are mounted nearby, and swapping between racing and flight pedals is a tedious chore. For the Wheel Plate Deck, some users report non-flat steel plates that cause wheelbase wobble, alongside awkward mounting screws that require threadlocker to stay tight.
The Flight Sim Upgrade Mount is a solid, specialized addition for tube-rig owners looking to fly, though you must be prepared for tedious pedal swaps and potential DIY drilling. If you own an aluminum profile rig, the Universal Wheel Plate Deck offers incredible structural rigidity for just $26.85, despite some awkward adjustment screws.
| Flight Sim Upgrade Mount for Trak Racer TR8, TR8 Pro and RS6 | Universal Wheel Plate Deck with Full Slide and Angle Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Trak Racer | Trak Racer |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Universal |
| Starting Price | $84.90 (A$119.00) | $26.75 (£20.00)Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 30 days |
| Type | Flight Sim Mount | Wheel plate deck |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | Trak Racer TR8, TR8 Pro, RS6 (MK2 onwards), and RS8 MK6 cockpits. Compatible with flight controls from Thrustmaster, Logitech, Saitek, Virpil, Honeycomb, and VirtualFly. | 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 |