SimXPro XT120: When you need a reinforced rig (and when you don’t)

The SimXPro XT120 is the ‘no excuses’ option. Reinforced aluminium profiles, a universal front wheel mount, and a build aimed at maximum rigidity.

But not everyone needs a heavy-duty rig. If you buy too much rig too early, you spend budget that could have improved pedals, seating comfort or monitors.

Who actually needs a reinforced cockpit?

• High-torque direct drive users: if the wheelbase can twist a desk, it can twist a weak rig.
• Very stiff pedals: especially if you brake hard and run minimal travel.
• Triples or heavy displays: large monitors add leverage and reveal movement.
• Motion/bass shakers: a rigid chassis makes effects feel cleaner and less rattly.

What the XT120 gives you in everyday driving

When a rig stops moving, two things happen immediately:

• Force feedback becomes cleaner. You feel tyre detail rather than cockpit vibration.
• Braking becomes repeatable. Your pedal pressure translates into the car, not into flex.

How to set it up (without overcomplicating)

• Start with ergonomics: seat height and pedal distance first, then wheel position.
• Mount your wheelbase solidly: front mount is a popular choice for high-end DD.
• Plan accessories early: shifter/handbrake and cable routing are easier before everything is ‘final’.

If you’re unsure whether you need an XT120-class rig, ask yourself a simple question: is my current rig limiting my driving? If the answer is yes—movement under braking, wheelbase wobble, or monitor shake—then a reinforced cockpit is one of the most satisfying upgrades you can make.