{"product_id":"nexusmount-direct-drive-front-mount-plate","title":"NexusMount Direct Drive Front-Mount Plate – 15 mm Aluminium (Requires NexusMount Base Kit)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"toc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn this page:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#who\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#guide\"\u003eBuilding a sim racing or flight setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview\"\u003eNexusMount direct drive front-mount plate: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003edirect drive wheel mount plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the plate-only part of our NexusMount system. It bolts between the NexusMount side mounts and front-mounts a direct drive wheel base, so the motor sits face-on to you with nothing in the way and no flex under full torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea behind NexusMount is simple: when you change wheel base, you only change the plate, not the whole cockpit. The base structure is thick-walled extruded aluminium and this plate is machined from high-grade aluminium, 15 mm thick, then anodised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this listing is the plate only. It needs the NexusMount base kit (included in our NexusMount front-mount wheel kit) or a NexusRig Velocity cockpit, which already has the side mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the nexusMount direct drive front-mount plate is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrivers with a front-mount direct drive wheel base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners of a NexusMount base kit who are changing wheel base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexusRig Velocity owners moving to a front-mounted base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders of aluminium profile and DIY rigs who want a stiff, future-proof wheel mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e15 mm thick aluminium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 15 mm the plate is extremely rigid, with no weak points, so the wheel base cannot twist the mount under heavy force feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront-mount layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront mounting bolts the base by its face, which is the stiffest way to hold a direct drive motor and leaves clean space under the base for cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of a modular system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NexusMount system lets you swap only the plate when you change wheel base, keeping your side mounts, positions and cockpit unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce fitted to the side mounts (supplied with the base kit and with the NexusRig Velocity), the plate is quick to reposition precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the hardware to fix the plate to the side mounts and the base is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting system:\u003c\/strong\u003e requires the NexusMount base kit for aluminium profile rigs (total width 580 mm with the base kit) or a NexusRig Velocity cockpit. With the base kit it fits our aluminium profile rigs (NexusRig Fortress, Formula Hybrid, Titan, Vanguard, Sprint, Rookie, NexusHaul Truck Simulator), tube rigs (NexusRig Velocity, Velocity Carbon, GT Hybrid) and other DIY extrusion builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheel bases (front mount):\u003c\/strong\u003e Simucube 3 Sport, Pro and Ultimate; Simucube 2 Sport, Pro and Ultimate; Simagic Alpha Mini, Alpha and Alpha Ultimate; VNM Direct Drive Elite, Premier, Supreme and Xtreme; VRS DirectForce Pro 15 Nm and 20 Nm; Immsource ET3 and ET5; Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2; Sim-Lab DDX26 and DDX39 TorqueSync; SimXperience AccuForce Pro V2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your base is not listed, email us its model and we will confirm the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"guide\"\u003eBuilding a sim racing or flight setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase, rim and pedals.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a modular setup the wheel base holds the force feedback motor, the rim clips on with a quick release and the pedals connect to the base or by USB. Rims and pedals must suit your base, and the base decides which platforms are supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct drive bases attach the rim straight to the motor for the most detailed and strongest feedback. They need a rigid cockpit or a strong desk mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad cell pedals.\u003c\/strong\u003e A load cell brake measures pressure, not travel, like a real car. It is the single upgrade that improves lap-time consistency the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the NexusMount base kit (or your NexusRig Velocity side mounts) is installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt the plate between the side mounts loosely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix the wheel base to the plate through its front mounting holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the height, angle and reach, then tighten all bolts fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-check the bolts after the first sessions with high torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect drive bases put constant load through the mount, so check the bolts every few weeks. Wipe the anodised surface with a soft damp cloth; avoid abrasive pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlate thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-grade anodised aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero flex, no weak points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal width with base kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e580 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexusMount base kit or NexusRig Velocity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x direct drive front-mount plate (15 mm aluminium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on orders worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days and typically arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking sent by email. Large items such as cockpits, seats and monitor stands can ship in several boxes, customs or public holidays can occasionally add a few days, and some items ship directly from our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 14 days from delivery to return the product for a refund, for any reason. It must be new, unused and in its original packaging with all accessories and documents. Contact us at metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start the return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducts bought from our store are covered by a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. If anything goes wrong, email us your order number and a short description or photo and we will handle the claim with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this plate on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs the NexusMount base kit or the side mounts of a NexusRig Velocity. If you have neither, choose the complete NexusMount front-mount wheel kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich wheel bases does it front-mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost popular front-mount direct drive bases. The full list of supported bases is in the compatibility section above; if yours is not there, email us its model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is front mounting better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt holds the motor by its face, which is the most rigid way to mount a direct drive base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIf I change wheel base later, what do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly a new plate for the new base; the side mounts and the rest of the NexusMount system stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free worldwide. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I return it if it is not right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, within 14 days of delivery, as long as it is new, unused and in its original packaging. Email metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects on products bought from our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sim-racing-spare-parts\"\u003esim rig spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sim-racing\"\u003esim racing range\u003c\/a\u003e to build your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trakracer.eu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61105407623502,"sku":"TR80-NWMDD","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/nexusmount-direct-drive-front-mount-plate-1.png?v=1791390743","url":"https:\/\/checkout.metanexusxr.com\/products\/nexusmount-direct-drive-front-mount-plate","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}