{"id":101781,"date":"2025-05-22T08:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=101781"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T10:53:14","slug":"simlab-gt1-evo","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/en\/products\/simlab-gt1-evo\/","title":{"rendered":"Simlab GT1 Evo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style id=\"srg-review-css\">\n:root{--srg-accent:#ba0c00;--srg-or:#e2711d;--srg-gold:#f4a700;--srg-green:#2b7a16;--srg-red:#ba0c00;--srg-line:#e4e4e4;--srg-ink:#1a1a1a;--srg-ink2:#5b636c;--srg-panel:#fafafa}\n.srg-review{font-family:inherit;color:var(--srg-ink);margin:26px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px}\n.srg-scorebox,.srg-pc,.srg-specs,.srg-verdict,.srg-faq{margin:24px 0}\n.srg-review h2,.srg-review h3{margin:0;line-height:1.2}\n.srg-scorebox{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr;gap:26px;align-items:center;background:var(--srg-panel);border:1px 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class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Settings and Usability<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:92%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">9.2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Compatibility<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:92%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">9.2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Assembly<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:70%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">7.0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Value for the money<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:90%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">9.0<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"srg-pc\"><div class=\"srg-pcbox srg-pro\"><h3>What We Liked<\/h3><ul><li>Highly rigid 40x80 aluminum profile frame; virtually no flex even at high force feedback levels<\/li><li>Precise, millimeter-level adjustments to the steering wheel, pedals, and driving position<\/li><li>Extensive compatibility (Fanatec, Moza, Simucube, Simagic, Asetek, Logitech, Thrustmaster)<\/li><li>Compact size (1350 x 580 mm) and fully scalable platform<\/li><li>Grooves in the profile that serve as integrated cable management<\/li><li>3-Year Warranty<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"srg-pcbox srg-con\"><h3>Reserves<\/h3><ul><li>A long and tedious assembly process, with instructions that could be improved<\/li><li>Seat not included; sold as a frame only<\/li><li>Seat and shifter mounts are available as optional accessories<\/li><li>Slight movement of the steering wheel mount beyond 15 Nm on a direct-drive system<\/li><li>Black anodized finish that scratches easily<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><details class=\"srg-specs-acc\"><summary>Technical Specifications<\/summary><div class=\"srg-specs\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Type<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Cockpit frame made of aluminum extrusions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Profiles<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">40 x 80 mm (frame), 40 x 40 mm (seat rails)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Steering wheel cover<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">5 mm machined aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Crank set<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">5 mm high-strength steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Dimensions<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">1350 x 580 x 660 mm (L x W x H)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Chassis Weight<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">about 25 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Steering wheel mount tilt<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">60 degrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Pedal set Angle<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">up to 45 degrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Colors<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">black anodized aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Database Compatibility<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Fanatec, Moza, Simucube, Simagic, Asetek, Logitech, Thrustmaster, AccuForce, Conspit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Warranty<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">3 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/details><\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>An aluminum profile that holds its own among the best<\/h2>\n<p>On paper, the GT1 Evo is just a chassis\u2014nothing more. In practice, it\u2019s the kind of base that completely changes your relationship with the steering wheel. Sim-Lab built the entire structure around 40 x 80 mm extruded aluminum profiles for the main frame, with 40 x 40 mm profiles for the seat rails. This isn\u2019t just a detail: it\u2019s exactly the material sim racers use to build their own custom rigs, because it combines rigidity, lightness, and virtually infinite adjustability. Here, everything is thought out and pre-drilled, which saves us the headache of cutting and drilling parts ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>The cast corner brackets are ribbed for added strength and feature anti-rotation tabs that prevent the parts from turning once tightened. The handlebar plate is made of 5 mm machined aluminum, and the crankset plate is made of 5 mm high-strength steel\u2014a heavy component in its own right that literally anchors the crankset to the ground. The moment you pick up the components, you can immediately tell that you\u2019re not dealing with folded sheet metal.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Stiffness: What the Steering Wheel Really Tells Us<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sim-lab.eu\/products\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit?ref=jyiapuyi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GT1Evo-SP1Black-Inttriple_f24a7a6a-6419-4f3a-a9c9-d1e0cb548d36-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GT1Evo-SP1Black-Inttriple_f24a7a6a-6419-4f3a-a9c9-d1e0cb548d36-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GT1Evo-SP1Black-Inttriple_f24a7a6a-6419-4f3a-a9c9-d1e0cb548d36-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>This was the area where we were really putting the GT1 Evo to the test. We started by plugging it into a Thrustmaster TX-style belt-driven base, with force feedback set to maximum, and looked for any flex. We didn\u2019t find any. Even when deliberately swinging the steering wheel from one stop to the other to simulate violent jolts, the steering wheel mount remained disconcertingly still. No unwanted play, no vibrations traveling up through the chassis to interfere with the feedback.<\/p>\n<p>We then moved on to a mid-range direct-drive base\u2014the point where many entry-level setups start to struggle. The GT1 Evo handles this very well: the structure absorbs the torque without flinching, and you get clean, precise feedback without that \u201cplatform\u201d sensation under your hands. There is a limit, and we have to be honest about it: when pushing toward 15 Nm and beyond, you can feel a slight movement at the steering wheel column. It\u2019s nothing deal-breaking, and Sim-Lab has anticipated this\u2014all you need to do is add a reinforcement profile rather than replace the chassis. But if your immediate plan is to build a very high-torque setup, keep this reinforcement in mind right from the start.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>The Montage: Our Afternoon at the Allen Wrench<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s be blunt: this is the least enjoyable part of the experience. The GT1 Evo is assembled entirely from separate profile pieces, and you\u2019ll need a good afternoon for it\u2014or even longer if you\u2019ve never put together this type of structure before. Every sliding nut, every bracket, and every adjustment is done by hand, in order, without skipping any steps. As for the instructions, they could definitely be improved: we frequently set aside the PDF to watch an assembly video at the same time, and we highly recommend doing the same.<\/p>\n<p>A practical tip that came up during our test and has been confirmed elsewhere: the anti-rotation tabs on the new brackets are easier to file down than to force open with a screwdriver. You\u2019ll also want to have some extra screws on hand for certain crankset mounts. Once the bike is fully assembled, however, the feeling of solidity makes the effort worthwhile. It\u2019s not a difficult assembly process\u2014it\u2019s a time-consuming one\u2014and attention to detail matters.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Adjust your position down to the millimeter<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sim-lab.eu\/products\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit?ref=jyiapuyi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit-34-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit-34-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit-34-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>This is where the aluminum frame really comes into its own and where the GT1 Evo truly stands out. You can adjust the position of the steering wheel, pedals, and seat down to the millimeter. The steering wheel mount offers 60 degrees of tilt (30 degrees in each direction) and slides forward and backward, while the pedal platform tilts up to 45 degrees and is height-adjustable. In practice, you can switch from a Formula-style position with arms outstretched and legs high to a more relaxed GT position without changing a single part\u2014just by loosening and sliding the components.<\/p>\n<p>Finding the perfect pedal placement takes a little time and a few tries\u2014we won\u2019t pretend otherwise. But once you\u2019ve got it right, you end up with exactly the position you were aiming for\u2014something a cockpit with fixed holes will never allow. As an added bonus, the grooves in the profile serve as natural cable channels: you can neatly route the base and crankset cables through them, keeping the cockpit tidy.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Long sessions and everyday usability<\/h2>\n<p>On long runs, the stability of the frame pays off over time: you don\u2019t waste energy compensating for a moving structure, and you can stay focused on your path rather than on the equipment. The footprint is a compact 1,350 x 580 mm with a height of 660 mm, making it a compact cockpit that fits comfortably in a living room without taking over an entire garage.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to compatibility, Sim-Lab has covered a wide range of brands, which is a real selling point. The steering wheel mount and pedal base are pre-drilled to accommodate the vast majority of brands: Fanatec, Moza, Simucube, Simagic, Asetek, Logitech, Thrustmaster, not to mention brands like AccuForce and Conspit. One important point to understand: the chassis is console-neutral. It doesn\u2019t connect to anything; it simply houses your equipment. Whether you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC depends solely on the base and steering wheel you install, not on the GT1 Evo itself. A side mount for a shifter or handbrake is included, and the system remains expandable: you can add a shifter arm, a monitor mount, or a reinforcement bracket as you upgrade.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>What You Need to Know Before Ordering<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sim-lab.eu\/products\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit?ref=jyiapuyi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit-34-rear-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit-34-rear-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit-34-rear-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>The only real catch with the GT1 Evo isn\u2019t its quality but its packaging. It\u2019s sold as a frame only. The seat isn\u2019t included, nor are its rails and mounts, which must be ordered separately. This isn\u2019t necessarily a good or bad thing in itself\u2014it\u2019s simply part of the brand\u2019s modular approach\u2014but it\u2019s best to factor this into your budget from the start so you don\u2019t end up with a magnificent frame and nothing to sit on. One final cosmetic detail: the black anodized finish is beautiful but shows scratches fairly easily, though this has no impact on its durability.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"srg-faq\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"srg-q\" open><summary>Which sim racing wheel should you choose if you're just starting out?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Aim for a steering wheel and pedal set that\u2019s compatible with your platform, even if it means upgrading later. A belt- or gear-driven steering wheel is sufficient to start with; an affordable direct-drive model (such as the CSL DD) offers a much better feel if your budget allows. Our tests, rated on a scale of 10, help you compare options without making a mistake.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Direct drive or belt drive: What's the difference?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">A direct-drive base connects the steering wheel directly to the motor: the force feedback is more powerful, more precise, and more detailed than that of a belt- or gear-driven system. It\u2019s more immersive but more expensive, and it requires a sturdier stand. For beginners, a belt-driven base remains a good choice.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Does this hardware work on PS5 and Xbox?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">It depends on the specific model, not the brand: with Fanatec, for example, PlayStation compatibility comes from the base, and Xbox compatibility comes from the steering wheel. Always check the console compatibility listed on each product page before buying, because a steering wheel designed for PC won't necessarily work on a console.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Do you need a cockpit to get off to a good start?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Not necessarily, but a stable mount is essential: even the best steering wheel is useless if it wobbles on a table. A foldable mount is enough to get started; a rigid cockpit becomes really useful once you switch to a powerful direct-drive base.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>How much should I budget for a good setup?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Expect to spend about 300 to 500 \u20ac for a decent starter set of a flywheel and pedal set, plus a mount. Affordable direct-drive systems start at a slightly higher price but last for years. 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