{"product_id":"nexusrig-rookie-entry-level-aluminium-sim-cockpit","title":"NexusRig Rookie – Entry-Level Aluminium Sim Racing Cockpit, Expandable, Pre-Drilled","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\"\u003eChoosing and building a sim rig\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\"\u003eNexusRig Rookie: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexusRig Rookie is our best-value, entry-level aluminium \u003cstrong\u003esim racing cockpit\u003c\/strong\u003e – and it grows with you. The base is 40x40 mm aluminium profile with 80x40 uprights, joined with heavy-duty black anodised 90-degree brackets and side-mounted wheel uprights for rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaser-cut carbon steel plates carry your peripherals: a rigid, fully adjustable wheel plate for belt-drive and direct drive wheels, and thick carbon steel pedal mounts that take hundreds of kilograms of braking force in a flat, high or angled position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is pre-drilled for the popular wheels and pedals, and with over 30 add-ons – shifter and handbrake mounts, seat slider, monitor stands, speaker and bass shaker mounts – it expands as you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the nexusRig Rookie is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrivers starting out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst cockpit buyers on a budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt-drive and entry direct drive users (up to about 10 Nm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrivers who plan to upgrade step by step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminium profile frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e40x40 base, 80x40 uprights, thick walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRigid wheel plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully adjustable, for belt and direct drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon steel pedal mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlat, high or angled; pre-drilled for major brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSide-mounted uprights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty brackets for rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30+ add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShifter, handbrake, seat slider, monitors, speakers, shakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e most belt-drive and direct drive bases from Logitech, Thrustmaster, Fanatec, MOZA, Simagic and others via the wheel plate (recommended up to about 10 Nm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedals:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-drilled for the major brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeats:\u003c\/strong\u003e bucket seats with side brackets or recliners with seat brackets (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"guide\"\u003eChoosing and building a sim rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigidity first.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cockpit exists so the force your wheel base produces goes into your hands, not into a flexing frame. Direct drive bases need a stiff front mount; aluminium profile rigs (40 mm and 80 mm extrusion with 8 mm slots) are the stiffest and most adjustable, while steel tube rigs are lighter and quicker to assemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriving position.\u003c\/strong\u003e GT position puts you upright with the pedals low; formula position reclines the seat and raises the pedals. Check whether the cockpit, seat bracket and pedal mount allow the position you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the extras.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor stands, shifter and handbrake mounts, keyboard trays and PC shelves bolt onto most profile rigs. Planning them up front avoids drilling or re-assembling later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the seat with brackets (and an optional slider).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the wheel base and pedals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust and tighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck bolts after the first week and monthly; wipe the profile with a damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 40 mm base, 80 x 40 mm uprights, aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser-cut carbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended torque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 10 Nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 660 x 1200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 24.8 kg\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\u003eAluminium frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedal mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber feet to protect floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat and electronics not included\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\u003eIs a seat included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – add a seat with brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I add a shifter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with the optional shifter mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, over 30 add-ons are available.\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-cockpits\"\u003esim racing cockpits\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":61105435509070,"sku":"TR40S-B","price":598.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/TR40S_e01-min_60bd3152-e101-4518-9ac7-5b0de933aff4.png?v=1791383691","url":"https:\/\/checkout.metanexusxr.com\/products\/nexusrig-rookie-entry-level-aluminium-sim-cockpit","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}