
Alpine Racing TRX V2 Racing Simulator
Formula-to-GT convertible cockpit co-developed with Alpine F1 engineers
Description
The Alpine Racing TRX V2 is a racing simulator cockpit developed by Trak Racer with engineers from the BWT Alpine Formula One Team. Its main feature is a seating geometry that moves between Formula and GT positions in a matter of minutes.
Frame. The 2-inch tubular frame is rated for wheel bases up to 30 Nm. The strengthened pedal plate withstands up to 180 kg of braking force, slides for position and is pre-drilled for current pedal sets. Front direct drive mounting is listed for Trak Racer, Fanatec Podium DD, AccuForce, Leo Bodnar, Kollmorgen-based OSW/SimSteering and other servo bases.
Size. Trak Racer lists a 620 ร 1507 mm footprint, an 89 kg weight and about 2 hours of assembly. The seat is not included; Trak Racer sells matching HSX hybrid Formula seats, an integrated monitor stand and D-Box motion options.
Alternatives. For GT-only driving in less space, the TR8 PRO V2 is more compact.
Features & highlights
Driving style
The TRX V2 is made for drivers who split time between open-wheel and closed-cockpit cars: F1 games, iRacing Formula and IndyCar series, then GT3 and prototypes in ACC, Le Mans Ultimate or rFactor 2. Switching seating takes minutes rather than a rebuild, and the frame is rated for direct drive bases up to 30 Nm, with an optional D-Box motion platform.
Best for enthusiasts who want an F1-style seating position, team design and easy adjustment and have the floor space; less suited for GT-only drivers, small rooms or anyone who puts maximum rigidity first, where an aluminum profile rig fits better.
Build quality
The TRX V2 uses a 2-inch tubular frame joined through a few major components with pre-installed bolts and a polished, team-livery finish. OC Sim Racing found the wheel deck solid with direct drive and motion, but saw visible flex in the pedal deck in Formula position and in the shifter mount under hard force.
Software
The TRX V2 is a mechanical cockpit and needs no software or drivers. It works with any platform the mounted wheel base, pedals and shifters support, including PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
The optional D-Box motion system uses its own software and telemetry, separate from the cockpit itself.
Specifications
Pros
- Fast, tool-free switch between Formula and GT positions, per OC Sim Racing
- Almost every component adjustable
- Solid wheel deck with direct drive
- Distinctive F1-team design
- Sturdy optional monitor stand
Cons
- Large footprint, especially in Formula position
- Visible pedal deck flex and some shifter mount flex, per OC Sim Racing
- Wheel plate assembly is complicated
- Seat not included
- Less rigid than aluminum profile rigs
What's in the box
- TRX V2 frame
- wheel deck
- sliding pedal plate
- shifter mount
- mounting hardware (seat not included)
