
The Ultimate Racing Simulator Cockpits
Our racing simulator cockpits are designed in conjunction with Quaife Engineering, bringing over 60 years of relentless motorsport innovation and experience into the cockpit design. They are manufactured and built in-house, under supervision of our Development Lead and ex pro driver: Adrian Quaife-Hobbs. This allows us to use the highest quality materials and finishing on each racing simulator cockpit to ISO9001 standards.
We back our dedication to quality on our sim racing cockpits by offering a lifetime warranty on each one. In 10 years we have only had one warranty claim, a true testament to the outstanding craftsmanship and quality that we build our simulators to. This includes over 40 parts per simulator cockpit frame, covered by our warranty.
All of our cockpits are designed for true to life realism, maximum longevity and consistent driving performance.

Zero-flex Under All Circumstances
Our cockpits are precision engineered to have zero flex under all circumstances. And when we say zero flex, we really mean zero. Even when up to 200kg of force is being applied through the brake pedal and up to 27nm of force through the steering, our cockpits will not budge. This is due to the precision engineered design, highest quality aluminium construction and the way we have positioned the parts that are in contact with the floor. Our cockpits so sturdy, you could even stand and jump on them while somebody is driving and the simulator will not move.
To have the most sturdy simulator, you would think you require a completely flat surface, however, this is very rare to find. That's why we have developed a system which allows the simulator to sit flush on the floor with the use of adjustable front feet. We use adjustable round 'disks' which sit on the bottom front of the simulator. The height can be adjusted according to how far you turn them, allowing our simulators to adapt to the surface you put it on, resulting in a consistently rigid cockpit on every simulator installation.
All of our race simulator cockpits use the highest-grade aluminium which are laser cut and powder coated in house to ensure the highest level finish. We do not use any metal tubing to produce our cockpits, because metal tubing will flex with the high forces put through the frame.
Through our extensive testing and collaboration with Quaife Engineering, we discovered that the overhanging metal vibrates with the high powered steering motors, which gives the frame vibration movement of 0.5cm-1cm vertically. To overcome this, we use short re-enforced overhanging parts, which are thick sheets of metal to ensure there is no movement of the simulator cockpit when you are driving, keeping all aspects of the cockpit true to real life driving and racing.

Why are our cockpits better than the rest?
We do not buy in our cockpits, we build them from scratch. Starting with drawings on paper, to the simulators you see on our website.
We do not compromise on quality, we don't buy in cheap or low grade metals.
Our simulators come with a lifetime warranty, unlike many other sim racing manufacturers - that's how confident we are in our product.
Our simulators can be customised in anyway you wish. If a company can't customise any part of their simulator then you know they are buying the cockpits in and all they do is assemble parts together!
Our simulators have no large overhanging parts to the steering motor (as mentioned above).
Our race simulator cockpit features comprehensive adjustability. They can be adjusted to your needs, the steering height, pedal or seat height/angles can all be changed very simply with our pre set mounting system.

Comfort
For driver comfort and ease of movement, the frames have been made wide enough to enable braking with either foot, in any position. We have also taken away obstructions typically found in other simulators such as moving the steering motor to be mounted from the side rather than the underside on our Formula Simulator. This enables plenty of space for knees to come as high as you would like without touching the sim frame and your feet to move from side to side without interference. Even with all this adjustment, the design is extremely robust and you will not experience any flex or movement whilst driving in any position, no matter how enthusiastic you get!
Cool Performance sim racing cockpits are not just engineered to have zero flex like a race car, but the hidden space within the cockpits is intentionally designed to encase all of the wiring and special features such as the electronic pedal system. This is something we believe in strongly, nobody wants a simulator with cables hanging out all over the room - all of our simulators feature cable integration. As well as hiding the cables, we also make the design simple enough that should you want to change a cable over, it can be done with ease.

Weight
Despite our simulators being extremely complex, the frames have a solid construction and each simulator chassis weighs in the region of 120kg, excluding any parts such as the steering motor or pedals.
We developed the simulators to be easily broken down for transportation, this allows ease of movement of the simulator, so you don't have to move 150+ kg all in one go.


Customisation
When customising your Cool Performance sim racing cockpit, there is no limit to what you can do. You can choose the colour, material, and any special features you personally would like, such as custom engraving. We can cater to all needs and have years of experience in designing and implementing special features to simulators.
Our race simulator cockpits can be customised to any RAL colour code and laser engraved with your logo or initials on any parts of the simulator cockpit. This is one reason we produce our cockpits in-house.

Motion Compatibility
All of our simulator cockpits are compatible with FIA licensed D-Box motion systems. This is through custom mounting configurations that also include cable management for the entire motion system. Our simulators can feature up to 4 actuators, providing 3 dof . D-Box is the only FIA lisenced motion system for a reason. It is not a gimmick like the majority of all other motion systems and is currently the most accurate and true to life motion platform on the market, something which has been key feedback from our professional drivers.
FAQs
What is a sim racing cockpit?
A sim racing cockpit, also known as the chassis or the frame, is what holds all the components together and in position. This includes the pedals, seat, and wheel base. It is essential to have a cockpit that allows for realistic positions of the components and does not flex under load.
What is the best cockpit for sim racing?
The best sim racing cockpit, according to 250+ professional drivers, is our Pro model cockpits. This includes the Formula Pro and GT Pro model simulators. They are chosen for their true to life positioning, zero flex under strenuous load offering the performance needed to get faster lap times on track.
What racing sim cockpit do pro drivers use?
Pro drivers use the Formula Pro and GT Pro racing simulator cockpits by Cool Performance.



