Trak Racer TR80 Cockpit Review - Part 3 - Final Thoughts
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- At last, Part 3 of the Trak Racer TR80 Cockpit!
Took me a while to post this due to other projects while I also wanted to give enough time to give my final thoughts on the cockpit (I've had it for about 2 and a half months).
I also had a not-so-great Customer Service experience with Trak Racer and I didn't want those recent thoughts to be on my mind that could affect how I reviewed the cockpit for itself.
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MY SYSTEM:
PC:
Case: NZXT H510i - Compact ATX Mid -Tower PC Gaming Case
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CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz
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Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 (PC4-25600)
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Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming Motherboard
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Graphics: EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 XC Ultra Gaming 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card with Dual HDB Fans & RGB LED
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Storage #1: Samsung 970 EVO SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe Drive
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Storage #2: Samsung 860 QVO SSD 2TB 2.5 Inch SATA 3
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USB Card: Inateck PCI-E to USB 3.0 (5 Ports & 4 Ports)
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Power Supply: CORSAIR RMX White Series RM750x 750 Watt 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular
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DISPLAYS:
Monitor #1: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ 49" Super Ultra-Wide 144Hz HDR Gaming Monitor
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Monitor #2: Dell P2414H 24-Inch 60Hz Monitor
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AUDIO/VIDEO:
Speakers: Logitech Z623 400 Watt Home Speaker System, 2.1 Speaker System
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Headset: SteelSeries Arctis 7 (2019 Edition) Wireless Gaming Headset
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Webcam: Razer Kiyo Streaming Webcam
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Webcam Capture: Elgato Cam Link 4K
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Content Creator Controller: Elgato Stream Deck
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Microphone: Blue Yeticaster Professional Broadcast Bundle with Yeti USB Microphone, Radius III Shockmount and Compass Boom Arm
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VR:
Virtual Reality: Oculus Quest Link
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PERIPHERALS:
Keyboard: Logitech MK540 Wireless Keyboard
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Mouse: Logitech G403 Wireless Gaming Mouse
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Controller: Xbox One Wireless Controller
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RACING GEAR:
Wheel Base: Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base 2.5
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Rim #1: Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel P1
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Rim #2: Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 (Magnetic Paddle Upgrade)
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Rim: CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3
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Pedals: CSL Elite Pedals LC
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Shifter: Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter
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Cockpit: TrakRacer TR8020 Black TR80 Aluminium Cockpit
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Good job mate. You’re a natural on camera btw. So natural. Well done :)
Good to hear you're happy with the cockpit despite the early CS issues!
Thanks so much for this video. It was honestly a huge help to simply see your setup as I have the same monitor and an L-shaped desk and this made it very clear I can setup exactly as I had hoped!!
Glad I was able to help! Yes, having a desk can sometimes make things more difficult but we can adjust. 😂😁
@@RetroSnakey you got yourself a new subscriber, thanks for the video and good luck with the channel! I'm hoping I can slide my DD right under the desk like you've got yours!
Appreciate it! Thanks a lot! I have since changed my display from the ASUS over to the Samsung G9, same size just higher specs, but fits on the desk the same way. I have a review of it in my channel as well. 😁
Thanks for the great 3 part review! Very comprehensive and honest. I have been looking for a new rig and I think I have found it. Thanks Raf! 😎🙌🏾👍🏽👍🏽
thank you for doing these videos. helped me make my build decisions.
Great review of the cockpit, I am considering to buy! Something you did not talk about, how is the pedal tray? Is there any flex at all with heavy brake forces? Also what about the shift mount, do you use that?
Great review and videos! Love the quality and cameramenship work you have done with your reviews.
I own the TR80 as well and also experienced similar issues with you and had sourced my own screws and accessories from a local hardware store. But, after two months of owning the rig, Trak Racer did finally send me replacement parts including m8 cap heads, washers, 10 more ABS corner brackets which came very useful as I have my wheel and pedal mounts mounted exactly the same way as you do.
My question is this: Do you experience any movement in the wheel deck if you try to push repeatedly on your steering wheel, almost as if you would try to bounce a basketball with your steering wheel but not actually letting go of the wheel.. When I do this, I can actually get the entire wheel deck to kind of "wiggle" in a very subtle swaying back and forth... It doesn't really "flex" and have no movement at all if I were to strictly rely on the Fanatec Podium DD1 force feedback strength. It's more of an annoyance than anything because I don't want to be able to move the entire wheel deck at all, even if I can get it to via "wiggling or bouncing" it to do so.
I also have the podium DD mount as well. Just curious what your thoughts are about that and understand what I mean by trying to describe it? I may upload a video of what I'm talking about in the near future. Thanks for the videos 😎😁
I'm not sure what is up with TrakRacer logistics. It's the strangest thing I've ever seen. My TR80 shipped in like 7 separate shipments, with 4 different shippers coming out of multiple warehouses.. but all in Texas. Split up among DHL, Fedex, USPS and UPS. Why?! $120 for some hokey weird broken up shipment, all arriving at different dates and as expected, 1 extremely late one moving into week 2.
Why aren't all these things coming out of a single TX based warehouse? I'd understand if it's broken up in West / Central / East due to inventory levels, etc. but this is just strange. 3 differen't TX based warehouses? 4 shippers? Looks like everything is arriving but still waiting on 1 package.
Hey Jeremy!
Oh wow that’s quite an ordeal for just 1 item…
Even if it was a few extras, seems like a lot of work..
The shipping portion of my order was actually ok, but the packaging was not done very well when I purchased mine. Also, I do remember the boxes being a bit banged up, most likely the carrier though..
I recently upgraded the rig with a monitor mount that attaches to the rig, the packaging came in 1 piece and it was actually great, but then again it was just 1 box.
The good thing is once you manage to get all parts it’s a great rig, but seems like that even 2 years later (that’s when I purchased mine), there’s still some work to be done..
I got mine this week and yeah it’s been a joke to say the least. No doubt it seems like it will handle anything. The shipping though, wtf is this company thinking by shipping like this. I opened my pedal box and every single bag was shredded with bolts, washers ect ect all over the place. Seems like a great product but the way they ship is atrocious. Not gonna lie but I’m nervous about putting this thing together and losing my composure not because of the product but the incompetence of the shipping department. I thought well it is post covid and most companies are running short staff now. That was until I started finding posting on forums and videos of the same stupidity I experienced. It’s my fault for not researching enough and I’ll own that. When you have a track record over the course of years with people dealing with the same shit you’d think the company would adapt and improve.
Hi Tony,
Wow! That’s sad to hear. It’s been over 2 years already since I got mine and I would had hoped they had the shipping sorted out by now… I guess lots of buyers don’t voice their opinion as much and when they run into situations like this they just deal with it in silence..
But yes, like you mentioned, when put together, the rig is great and it’s been holding strong since I put together.
Snakey I’m guessing covid could’ve played a role in crippling any improvements they might have made. I’ve got the thing about 90% and I’m actually shocked at how solid it is. If they figure out a way to improve shipping I believe more people would have no problem purchasing from them. With the current state of inflation and the lunatics destroying every facet of capitalism I will continue to support them. It has to be insane running a company like this post covid.
Thanks for this review mate, I've got one on order and was told on Reddit it flexes like crazy on the DD1. Doesn't look like it at all from your video....
Welcome Dan!
Yes, I have no flex whatsoever.
That being said, being an 80/20 rig, not the easiest thing to put together, have to be very precise and then making sure all bolts are properly bolted!
I did it alone but if you can get a second person to help that would be ideal. 🙂
@@RetroSnakey that's really good to know. I was quite concerned about it but reassured after seeing yours especially since I play ACC on a DD1. Perfect demo from my POV. Great channel too!
Thanks a lot! Appreciate the feedback.
Hope to have more time soon for a few videos I’ve been wanting to make. 😁
Is there any flex in the oedal plate at all , im looking for an 8020 rig that will have no flex with csl elite lc pedals
Excellent 3 part review is helping me alot to pull the trigger on this rig.
One question I have is your rig was ordered with a tr160 dd1 bracket? is that something you need to specified in the order?
I have notice on some other reviews some flexing on the bracket which I did not see on your rig.
thanks alot cheers
Hi Fernando!
Thanks for the kind comments.
The DD1 bracket I purchased separately. Back when I purchased, there was no option to substitute the regular Mount for the DD fanatec bracket so I purchased it together (and have the original one as spare).
Thanks again!
Thanks for the review!
What are the possibilities regarding speakers? It doesn't seem there is accessories for it.
Thanks for the update. Enjoy. Stay healthy and safe.
please start uploading again i find your videos so interesting
Great review! I recently moved over to the TCLM pedals from Thrustmaster and was wondering if the pedal plate would handle the load cell? Any flex?
I'm using a NLR F1-GT at the moment and it's clearly not built for load cell pedals or DD wheels.
@@RetroSnakey Great news! I ordered the tr80 a few weeks ago and wasn't sure if it would handle the load cell. Thanks for confirming! Appreciate it 🙌🤘
Can't wait to get it now! 😎
Thanks for the review. It really made my decision easy. Just ordered mine today! Much better than the next level racing gt for the same price
Eric yeah I'm in 2 head spaces because I really want an F1 type feel to it
Great follow up! Hey, is that the Ikea Galant table? I think I have exactly the same, just dark version (and very worn!). Didn't realise it was height adjustable, so it's great to see that it fits under like that.
@@RetroSnakey Awesome, great combo with the rig! There's a MK2 coming out now which incorporates your fixes, and has packaging sorted - not to mention a two point keyboard tray!
I currently have a desk mount setup for racing and flight sim. Looking at the TR80-LITE. My monitor is on a wall mount behind a desk. I plan to install wheels on the rig so I can move it to and from the desk. I am concerned with now low the seat is. Is there a way to raise the height of the seat to make it more desk height?
Hi Greg,
So unless you do some sort of custom modification, maybe adding extra profiles to where the seat connects, you can’t really raise it.
There are different slots you can mount the seat to but it doesn’t raise it as much.
Shame the focus was so much on the DD wheel mount. What about the pedal mounting plate with the LC pedals? That is the biggest worry i have in chosing this
Hey Mark!
Appreciate the feedback!
I can safely say the pedal mount and the plate are super solid! No issues at all.
I currently have the Fanatec V3 pedals with the performance kit, I tend to push really hard on my brakes and there’s 0 movement at all!
@@RetroSnakey Ok thanks. Currently looking at the RS6 and TR80 Trak racer rigs. It was the pedals mounts that look the weakest part. Do keep reading people who have had issues with them as well..
@@marke5174 I see..! Well, the rig itself I have had no issues at all.
Most of the issues I ran into was the whole process of getting all the parts to actually build it, etc.. but once built, it's been great.
I did add a few extra brackets to hold the longer vertical profile to the pedal vertical profile as I showed on this video and it is basically rock solid.
Building a 8020 rig isn't as straightforward as one may think, Will @ BoostedMedia did a video recently giving a few tips on building it since the room for error is so minimal due to the entire rig practically turning into 1 whole piece when assembled (that's how solid it is!).
I will soon be doing a Fanatec V3 pedals comparison video with their more entry level CSL LC so I will be taking things apart a bit for the video but I don't expect it would be any different with the CSL LC that I plan to test.
Great reveiw! I think i am going to pull the trigger on one myself.
Is it possible to flatten the pedal mount? Every picture I’ve seen of this rig has the pedal mount at a big angle. I prefer having my pedals flat. Is it possible with this rig without having the pedals super high? Awesome video btw!
Sim Racing Geek awesome! Thank you!
Thank you been looking into this for my accuforce v2 which unfortunately wont mount from the sides. any suggestions? @Sim Racing Geek
Hello!
The AccuForce has bottom holes so the standard mounting base the rig ships with should work. It has been just about a year since I got mine, but double check with Trak Racer to see if they have made a bracket specifically for the V2. If not, the standard one should work. 👍
Hey Raf, I sat back about a month ago and watched all three of your build videos, because I am very interested in the TR80, being they have a warehouse here in America, unlike SimLab, which I've priced that as well. How has the rig been since the build? I didn't know if you were planning a follow up video at all. Just looking for a good opinion now that you've had it for a couple of months. I talked with TR support and they assured me they were aware of packaging issues and those have been addressed.
Thanks for the awesome work!
Brian
@@RetroSnakey Thank you bud. I didn't see your ACC GT4 lobby until it was too late. I'm loving that DLC
Hey bro how did you mount your montior bro ? I have a 27 inch how do you do it did you have to buy anything for you to mount it or ??
Thanks for the helpful review brotha!
How is the hight adjustability of the shifter? I'd like to have mine in a roadcar position, and because the fanatec shifter is kinda high i'm a bit worried this might be to tall. In the pictures I've seen the shifter is almost located in the hight of the steeringwheel.
Oh and your video quality is top notch, you should definetly have more subscribers!
I’m hoping being in oz I get ok customer service. Everything is on backorder so I need to give benefit of the doubt that they weeded out the bad eggs
Sim Racing Geek jeez a few months? I’ll be back working by then.
Still will be worth it though, if worst comes to worse I’ll just find a way to get my money back, walk into my local aluminium place with trakracer photos and get it within a week.. probably should’ve done that really
TR80 or GT1?
Come posso fare per far uscire il segnale della telemetria per il buttkicker. Perché sento solo le vibrazione dell’audio ma così non va bene deve usare la temeraria per mandare i giusti segnali. Giusto? Non riesco a fare funzionare questo buttkicker ho la doppia scheda audio tutto ok ma non mi funziona come deve.
Is there a reason for the simlab one being more expensive?
Hello, after one year, what is the status of the seat? Is it still like the first day or will the lower cushion have already been hollow?
Hello!
Not at all. The seat still feels great just like when I first got it!
@@RetroSnakey Thanks!
Hey bro how did you mount your montior did you have to get osmething to mount it or did it slide on i have a 27 inch will i need to get something or please help thanks lpve ya vid you sold me haha keep it up bro stay safe
I like the stand that comes with it tr 80 match 3 comes with one bro also whats the best montior size do please use is it 34 or ?? What are you pro yous in just for my future buying haha
Oh i like that idea alot man do you think 49 is way to big would you go 34 ? Or
34 or 49 and reason why bro I love that stand idea man very smart
@@RetroSnakey i am from Aussie so its more like 2500 gs or more haha and will that stand fit on the cockpit or ?
Whats the c clamp ? Is that something in the cock pit is there a hole for this or will I have to make one for it to fit ?
if you where going to do a 3 screen set up what screens would you choose??
Projectors
Sim Racing Geek seriously with 2 short throw projectors and a well positioned curved screen you can have near VR level immersion and still be able to see your wheel/buttons
Rear projection solves having the screen show on your wheel/arms
Did you order the DD1 mount seperatley or did Trak Racer swap for the normally included plate mount?
@@RetroSnakey I've ordered mine. I didn't get the fanatec attachment. I might try and attach the Simlabs Fanatec mount in the future. I prefer the Simlabs.
They actually do offer the TR80 with the fanatec mount. The weird thing is, they charge $100 more for that configuration. If you order the fanatec mounts seperatley, they cost $129. If you order the generic wheel mount seperatley, it costs $119. That's a $10 difference, yet they charge $100....
Andrew Dixon you’re forgetting the fittings. Often brackets and bolts make up the most cost. Plus profit margin
i have one of these and no matter what i do i cant get it to stop flexing all over the place to the point if i shift hard at all my steering wheel moves....
@@RetroSnakey yeah i got the same mount and a DD wheel base we pretty much have identical set ups
@@RetroSnakey i have double checked all the bolts even added a plate to hold the uprights and that didn't.... i sent them an email a while back but never got a response in that email i was actually asking the cost to upgrade to the tr160 without the dd mount since i already have one.
@@Philsilva06 do you find a solution for the flex ?
@@dangerman74-frl24 the solution i found was buying all new profile for the base(160×40mm) and up rights (120×40mm) and a sim lab wheel mount
Hello, can you make me a list of the top 5 f1 games fot physics, handling,realism? Thanks I really appreciate it
for the speaker you just connect it directly to the pc ?
Hey Bernardo!
So the butt kicker plugs into the 3.5mm output the PC has. Then I choose that as an output for the butt kicker in the SimHub software.
The actual speakers plug into my headphone output. So 2 separate outs.
Can the weel base be moved higher? More level with the head?
It certainly can be moved higher. Since I use my rig for other things and not just sim racing, I don’t want to block the bottom part of my monitor so I keep it slightly below.
@@RetroSnakey thats good to hear. Id want the wheel shaft be at least as high as my chin or maybe max 3cm lower.
Do you have any flex on the pedal deck
None at all. I use the ClubSport V3s. It’s solid as a rock!
hello friend what about the buttkicker i must get to me too i have your usual tr80. I wanted to know how it goes as you are. noise in the room and sensations. in conclusion I made a good purchase? Thanks.
Sim Racing Geek Thanks. the adapter is already included in the buttkicker 2 package that I took.
@@RetroSnakey Great video. what adapter did you get for the buttkicker? I want this cockpit but Buttkicker is a must! Thanks
My experience has been bipolar. Dealing with the Australian customer service, absolutely sucked. Totally shit and on par with the shit service I got from fanatec.
However, Dealing with the customer service in the United States has been the complete opposite and Totally fantastic.
My humble advice is that if you live in the usa, contact trak racer in Texas, its actually a new jersey number but regardless, give them a call, they're nothing like the aussies who clearly don't give a shit about your feelings about their level of service, or lack thereof.
does the seat slide?
Sim Racing Geek awesome! Thanks for the response. I’ve seen videos lately of them wrapping the parts more carefully now for shipping so I’m really considering going with the TR80 even with the customer service issues you had. I appreciate the response and the video series of your experience!
@@shaepaulo how was your experience with the TR80?
@@hicthed took awhile to get here. They were having troubles with the warehouses they were using. But I've had it for a couple months now and like it a lot. I have a video on my channel of what it looks like all setup. Wasn't too difficult to put together.
@@shaepaulo thanks for the info...I’ll check it out
Too bad you can’t pull the keyboard in front of the wheel for other types of gaming.
hello there.. whats ur height?
Hello!
5’10in / 178cm.
@@RetroSnakey i am 1.90-. do you think that i can fit in?
Oh yes! You can adjust the seat easily. Once you have it set at your position you’re good to go. 🙂
@@RetroSnakey thanks my friend...!!!