8020 Sim Rig vs Tubular Sim Rig - Which is Better For Sim Racing?

If you're looking to buy a sim rig, it is important to plan around your requirements. But with so many options available, which is best.

In this sim rig comparison video, I'm going to compare all-in-one tubular sim rigs with 8020 aluminium profile rigs to see which is better. Here I put the Trak Racer TR8 Pro vs Sim-Lab GT1 Pro.

0:00 Intro
1:03 Key Buying Decisions
3:35 8020 Sim Rig Overview
5:40 Tubular Sim Rig Overview
8:00 Flex Test Comparison
11:04 Which Sim Rig is Better?

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[O-Friendly]

I'll take the Track Racer TR8 Pro. Being more aesthetically pleasing to the eye and strong enough for my needs.

[jonboy]

8020 because then you can customise. You could buy and design the whole thing yourself, which gives you the most versatility out of all the options. With 8020 if you find your rig not rigid enough you can add/change profile. Not able to get into your rig comfortably? Well you can change the design to suit you. Tubular leaves you at the mercy of who ever designed it. 8020 can also be cheaper because if you design and build it yourself you only pay for the parts you need and can add more later on. My GT1 Evo looks nothing like the orginal now all these years later.

[robo]

Just getting into the sim racing game. I just purchased the TR8 pro for the design looks, small foot print, and recent 15% off discount. Pairing this with a R12 from Moza.

[drivefoundry]

Wicked comparion. Keep pumping the content man!

[danielalmond]

Would be great to get a comparison on some of the more entry level rigs too. I'm currently looking at options to upgrade from a Playseat Challenge to something a little more robust, so I'm looking at Playseat Trophy, GT Omega Prime Lite, that sort of price range.

[Jimmy_Russells]

Good review.
I would have perhaps mentioned the build times and fiddly adjustments required for profile rigs…you’re not going to have it built in a few hours like you will with a tubular rig…you need to measure distances on both sides to ensure they are equal, unless they have etched markings like some of the high end profiles…

[intermsofreality]

I went with aluminum profile because the versatility allows me to mount both my racing sim and space sim equipment to it.

[rarityd]

I have both types and I just wanted to add that if you are going to race mainly in VR then you won't be needing nor have the use for most of the items monitor racers would needed /wanted. Tubular is way sexier looking, too

[JimJam]

4:03 "designed to be as solid and rigid as possible" video: shows very visible lateral deflection 😂

[stancesimracing]

Tbf they both look like awesome rigs that I’d love to have 😂❤

[blueferrari]

I personally prefer prefab rigs to 8020 profile rigs for the following reasons:

1. Easier to build
2. Easier to get in and out of
3. Smaller footprint
4. Better looking

Also, I haven't noticed any flex except the pedal plate, however this can be strengthened or as I do, butt up against the wall. As far as flex on the wheelbase, unless you are running something like 25Nm plus, it not a problem.

[Mordrede]

Hi! Im assessing my options, rented flat, not much space, only r9 at 80%, p1000, would the vibration be an issue, what do you think? Id like one with a bucket seat and have the ability to adjust the seat since me and my flstm8 both race in my rig and would buy this together. He is 4cm taller than me, so not that much of a difference, but still

[haydenpels]

I use my setup at my desk, wheel base clamped to the desk with pedals on the floor. The thing is, I really want to have a proper position & setup for racing while still being at my desk… I’ve tried looking for something that’s just a seat with a pedal stand. Basically a rig without the wheel stand. I’m wondering if there’s such a thing haha

[IMakeStuff]

SIM racing IS expensive. And so therefore I have made it a pact to myself that I will only ever buy something when it goes on sale. I am only at the very beginning stages of assembling what products I need. However I have noticed that the simseats and simrigs never go on sale and so I had to think, can I build my own??? The answer is yes, I built my own out of wood based on the p1x Pro style. It looks so similar to it that I am very happy with myself. It also cost me 0$ because I had the wood laying in my backyard that I got for free, I just had to buy bolts and fasteners.

[flipcoin]

It’s not that a tubular sim chassis is inherently weaker. The TR tubular frames are poorly designed. They need more support sections and thicker wall tubing. For example look at roll cages or Ducati frames. They do not use cantilevers (as in the wheelbase section). There is cross bracing and multiple trellis sections reinforcing the vehicle structure.

[AmokCQP]

What the best Formula 1? A rig with F1 or GT Seat position ? Best Regards

[ahmaddoshan]

The Race X Pro is the best of both worlds. Tube chassis with an optional aluminium profile side mount. I believe it's a collab with Sim Lab

[rarityd]

To me 8020 is fugly as I much prefer the tubular ones reminded me of the roll cages

[GregoryShtevensh]

I personally like the look of the 8020. I don't see any reason to go tubular other than to save money (if it's indeed cheeper)

[trevz]

Simetek k2r is one of the best rigs that isn't profile it looks good and its solid