Setup Guides
How Much Space Does a Sim-Racing Cockpit Need?
RockyRacer Editorial · Published 16/06/2026
Footprints for wheel stands, foldable cockpits and full 8020 rigs in typical UK rooms.
Wheel stands need roughly 120cm depth when in use and fold to store vertically. Full cockpits often need 160cm+ depth permanently.
Foldable vs fixed
GT Omega Apex and Next Level Racing Lite target renters. TR80 assumes a dedicated corner.
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