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Comparing the Trak Racer Handbrake Mount and the Next Level Racing Elite Premium DD Side and Front Mount Adapter highlights two entirely different upgrade paths for your rig. While the Next Level Racing adapter is designed for mounting direct drive wheel bases, the Trak Racer mount is a dedicated, rock-solid solution for securing your handbrake.
Lighter aluminum rigs like the TR80-LITE may experience flex under heavy handbrake loads. Trak Racer recommends adding their official TR80-SMEX profile support bracket to ensure maximum rigidity.
Mounting a Fanatec ClubSport V2 handbrake requires removing its outer casing to bolt it from the inside. Some users also report needing to invert the bracket or add extra profile support when mounting on the left side.
If you need to mount a handbrake, the Trak Racer mount is the obvious choice here. Its heavy-duty steel construction completely eliminates flex during intense rally or drift sessions, and it offers out-of-the-box compatibility with major brands like Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Heusinkveld, Moza, Simagic, Sim-Lab, and VNM.
| Handbrake Mount – Left or Right Side Mounting | Next Level Racing® Elite Premium DD Side And Front Mount Adapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Trak Racer | Next Level Racing |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Next Level Racing |
| Starting Price | $7.17 (A$10.00)Best | $203.11 (CA$279.99) |
| Type | Handbrake Mount | — |
| Connectivity | none | — |
| Compatibility | Trak Racer extrusion rigs (TR160, TR120, TR80, etc.), other 8mm T-slot aluminum profile rigs, and Trak Racer Gen2 Shifter Mount. Compatible with major handbrakes including Fanatec ClubSport, Thrustmaster TSS+, Heusinkveld, Moza HBP, Simagic TB-1/TB-RS, Sim-Lab XB-1, and VNM Simulation. | — |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 90 days |