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Choosing between these two options comes down to whether you need a standalone, vibration-isolated mounting solution or a heavy-duty profile center piece to build onto your existing rig. While one is a complete stand, the other is a modular component designed for aluminum profile cockpits.
The Trak Racer Center Piece can be incredibly tedious to align perfectly without micro-adjustment mounts, often requiring you to ream out holes or use shims. Additionally, its pre-drilled M8 VESA holes mean you will need to source your own washers or spacers if your monitor uses smaller screws.
Opting for a freestanding single monitor stand is highly recommended to completely isolate your screen from direct drive wheelbase vibrations. This setup also makes it much easier to position the screen directly behind your wheelbase for an optimal field of view.
If you already own an aluminum profile rig and want a heavy-duty crossbar to mount a screen, the Trak Racer Center Piece is a solid modular buy at $33.75. However, if you want to completely isolate your screen from direct drive vibrations and demand easy adjustability, investing $116.00 in the Single Monitor Stand is the smarter path.
| Large Monitor Stand Center Piece with Vesa Mount – 1200mm / 47.25″ Wide | Single Monitor Stand | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Trak Racer | — |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Universal |
| Starting Price | $33.62 (€30.00)Best | $116.00 |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 30 days | Unchanged over 90 days |
| Type | monitor stand center piece | Monitor Stand |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | Trak Racer monitor stands, aluminum profile rigs (including TR40S, TR80S, TR120, TR160, TRA), other aluminum profile rigs, and VESA mounting patterns (75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm) | VESA compatible monitors and TVs, standalone or integrated with sim racing cockpits |
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