Build a Door for Your Aluminium Profile Sim Racing Rig!

This is how to make a door/gate for your Sim-Lab P1-X, GT Omega Prime or other 8020 aluminium profile sim racing rig. To mount a PC sim racer set up and a flight simulator set up together this is almost mandatory to help get in and out of the rig with ease.
This has really improved my rig and I hope it improves some of yours too.
A big thank you to my collaborator ‪@YoastZilla‬ who came up with the initial design and for bouncing ideas with me in the TTR think tank💪🏻
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[@VictorsValiant]

Thank you , Thank you , Thank you , you have no idea how long I have been searching for something like this. I wanted to to have another side profile for my honeycomb bravo but it just wasn't feasible with getting in and out. This is exactly what im looking for

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

This is fantastic news! I am glad I was able to provide some guidance 👍🏻 Let me know how you get on 👀

[@simracinggrandad3102]

Super video and instructions. Have already been on Aliexpress and bought the latch and hinge so thanks very much. regards Steve

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thank you for the kind words! Let me know how you get on! Still very much in love with my door 😅

[@simracingden]

Very cool idea and amazing execution, thanks for sharing!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks for the kind words Mike. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@req00]

Great idea. I have now installed in my rig. If you are in the UK you can get the profile cut and drilled at KJN Aluminium Profile (use the IR profile 8m). They also will drill the holes that allow for using their internal connectors.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

This is an excellent shout! Thank you! If I need any more profile I will definitely check them out 👍🏻

[@karade]

That's really awesome, the latch completes it.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks Karade! I love the latch! So satisfying having that thing click into place when strapping myself in 😂 It's the little things 😅

[@MightyMike]

Thank you so much for the hinge! i didnt know that item existed! awesome man!!!💪💪💪💪

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thank you Mike! Happy you found it useful 😁

[@angelorusso9345]

Genious idea! Definitely going to add it to my rig

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Glad to hear I have inspired you! Let me know how you get on!

[@vxtwist6325]

Perfect. Been looking for this for ages.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Awesome! Hope it was useful for you 💪🏻

[@vxtwist6325]

@@TraumaTeamRacing very. I wanted to know where did you buy the extra 8040mm prolife from

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Got the extra one from RaceAnywhere in the UK. But they are all a much of a muchness and would just source your cheapest local supplier.

[@YoastZilla]

Awesome video mate. Again 🎉

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thank you once again for all your help with this. Quality collaboration 👌🏻

[@YoastZilla]

​@@TraumaTeamRacingyou are very welcome mate.

[@The90sHater]

Great idea and execution! Any chance you could link YoastZilla's channel? The search brings nothing up for me. I'm building a racing/flight sim pit and looking for all the ideas I can get. Thanks!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks mate. Appreciate it 👍🏻 I'm afraid he doesn't have a channel buddy. He's one of our moderators in the TTR Discord. I'm sure he'd welcome any questions if you wanted to head in and ask him 👍🏻

[@magicmulder]

Another awesome idea, I love it! Especially with the table on top. You can probably use magnets instead of a latch as well.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thank you buddy, appreciate it! I did consider magnets but the latch I think is a nicer alternative. Something quite satisfying using a latch to open the door 😅

[@seattime4075]

Great idea, did similar by using the Track Racer keyboard kit when it was on special. Used rare earth magnets to lock to steel insert on frame.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks a lot mate! I've got that keyboard kit. Nice accessory and love having my keyboard on it 😊

[@damiengvideos4337]

Hey this is great! With this I might be able to mount my HOTAS again. I just get tired of it getting in the way when I want to race and taking it on and off is a pain!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks for the kind words. This is the exact reason I did this! Running my HOTAS currently and it is bliss not having to mess around with re-mounting. Let us know how you get on and good luck 💪🏻

[@JerrySpallone]

ok i'm 36sec in and when that latch snapped into place my brain said "I"M NOT FU*KING LEAVING!"

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 By the end of the video I want you to SELL ME THIS LATCH! 🤣🤣🤣

[@JerrySpallone]

@@TraumaTeamRacing great work. I’m building my first rig. I don’t know if I’ll need this but it’s saved 💪🏼

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks mate! If you are building an aluminum rig this might help you too 👇🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2LJiKpnbL6aha8 Good luck with the build mate, it can be long and arduous 😅

[@A-man-yf6pr]

Sweet!!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks a lot mate! Glad you enjoyed it! Sweet as honey mate 😋

[@kitmilo]

Love it. Please post the link for the "catch" to keep the door closed.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks mate. It's in the description 👍🏻

[@rooim1]

Cracking video definitely something to consider On a side note what has happened with the video about the bass shakers

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

🤣🤣 Thanks a lot mate! That is next on the agenda💪🏻 Working through the backlog as I had an exam Friday just gone so had to focus completely on that. Bass shakers will be up next Sir 💪🏻

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

It has been a long time coming, but hopefully provides you with some use 👍🏻 ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJuUhmyKidJ8eLc

[@MrStyx44]

Thanks for the video, this idea is awesome! Do you think it's sturdy enough to have a Shifter/Handbrake combo attached to it? Id love to have this on my gtomega prime but I'm afraid it would brake the latch or a hinge.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks for the feedback MrStyx44! Really appreciate it. If you do exactly what I've done it should be sturdy enough I think. Although I would opt to put it on the non-shifting side if possible. The door with the latch does not budge, but will take a bit of tuning once it's built up. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@rogerwennstrom6677]

Cool idea and nice execution! One question though: how hard is that latch to reach once youre in the cockpit? After all you do need to reach it to open the door everytime you want to get out :)

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks for the comment and feedback Roger! You just drop your hand to the side and unlatch it. Pretty easy. The door doesn't have to be as long as mine so you could modify it if you like to make it smaller. It's definitely easier than climbing over though 😅

[@amarokdcs1062]

I'm planning to do something like this for my GT1-EVO, so I can add my flight setup ( Virpil ) which is currently collecting dust. I was curious what Aluminum Extrusions you used since its also for a Simlab Rig, is it ordered from Simlab? Amazing Idea btw, love the hatch!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks a lot buddy! Glad you like it! This should work ideal for that and you get that wrapped in the cockpit feeling which I really enjoy. If you are based in the UK, I got it from this place ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.raceanywhere.co.uk/collections/loose-parts If you contact them they can also cut things to size for you. Hope that helps👍🏻

[@amarokdcs1062]

@@TraumaTeamRacing Thanks, I'll have a look into it!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

@@amarokdcs1062 Good luck mate💪🏻 Let me know how you get on👍🏻

[@midnight7297]

Just seen this, ordered my Prime last night due to be delivered this Thurs (still not decided for certain where its going yet and will have to rip out half the contents of my room arghhh). Where did you get the extra black profile pieces from as they seem to be more difficult to find (the only one I found so far seem to be in fixed increments of sizes). Similarly I plan to mostly use for flight/hotas use sos suspect once I've added a 2nd side getting in and out wil become a bit of a chore

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Congratulations on your new purchase! I hope you are both very happy together! Sim racing will find a way buddy. You'd be amazed what you will throw out when rig placement is at stake 😂 This will work well for your HOTAS. I got the extra profile from here: www.raceanywhere.co.uk/collections/loose-parts Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@midnight7297]

@@TraumaTeamRacing that's great thank you. Part done a clear up, still a toss up tho between whether it's going in my office room (instead of having an office desk haha) or gutting out the garage (perk there would be a cooler room, but more work involved). Haven't even started but already cut my leg to shreds walking into things lying around :)

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

I hope you manage to limit your injuries throughout your journey 😂 Get it in the office and get racing. Then do the garage and move it in there 💪🏻

[@nick3705]

Apart from KJN, Where is the best place to buy profile and parts from in the UK?

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

I would suggest trying to source it locally 👍🏻 I am not familiar with KJN I am afraid.

[@iRacersLounge]

Man we like the door, but that is like right where the keyboard usually goes... So... Where do you put the keyboard?

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thanks a lot! I have a keyboard arm from Trak Racer that swings the keyboard in and out when I need it. It's perfect 👌🏻

[@elvish4432]

Absolutely love the video, thanx for taking the time to share and do a walk through, really really love the passion❤️🤘✌️👍

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

You are very welcome Elvish! Sim racing is my happy place and takes my mind off things. Glad you enjoyed it 💪🏻

[@Datttsnake]

What do you do if your simrig has the boxed sections inside the base? I mean instead of having where your wheel mount is on the left and right of the left floor uprights but is instead connected directly to the top of those uprights instead of to next to it?

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

I don't understand sorry.

[@Datttsnake]

@TraumaTeamRacing look up the Rig Metal Basic then compare how they mount the wheel base as it's on the inside of the frame unlike the P1X. I'm trying to do the same as you but I'm having a hard time envisioning how it would work.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Just attach a door and side strut to latch to in the same plane and it should work.

[@Snaggletooth68]

awesome idea! Anyone knows best place to get the extruded aluminum bits in the US? I have an ASR4 but ordering a la carte from them is kind of expensive and NOT free shipping like you get when you order a full rig. Wish I had known about this when I did!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Thank you very much mate! I am afraid I would not know where the best place in the States would be. If you do find out, if you could comment back that would help others who find the video. The ASR4 looks like a solid bit of kit💪🏻

[@Snaggletooth68]

@@TraumaTeamRacing it's awesome, no doubt! I'm just going to order from them a monitor mount, which is free shipping and just piggy back on the free shipping for the stuff for the arm! Can't see any other viable option and I've been meaning to get the integrated monitor mount anyway . I already ordered the latch from aliexpress and it's awesome! I already had a pivoting left arm for my rig but yours is a lot sturdier.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Glad it has all worked out for you mate. I would highly suggest a stand alone mount if you have the room for it. That would be my suggestion 👍🏻 Hope the build all goes well for you.

[@Snaggletooth68]

@@TraumaTeamRacingi'm on PS5 only so I can only mount one monitor (and no motion). I think I'm gonna go with the ASR integrated mount for a 32" monitor (curved or not, trying to decide) .

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

I would still get a stand alone mount personally. Gives you the option to pull the rig out without upsetting the monitor and you can play with your monitor distance easier. Just my 2 cents.

[@Datttsnake]

Where do you buy the latch?

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

It's in the description 👍🏻

[@sylvainmegret]

Hi, do you have a link for the 4 hinges ?

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

I'm afraid I don't. You need to search for aluminium extrusion 2020 corner bracket. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@sylvainmegret]

@@TraumaTeamRacing will order trak racer ones, aliexpress one ate not so much cheaper. Thanks for the video 👍

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

You are most welcome mate. I just had a quick look, there are some options on Amazon too. Good luck with your build mate. Hope it goes well 👍🏻

[@oliverknowles5019]

How did you remove the tabs from the corner pieces?

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

You get a flat head screwdriver in there and pry them off. Use gloves and don't lacerate yourself 👍🏻

[@oliverknowles5019]

@@TraumaTeamRacing I’ll do my best! Thanks!

[@oliverknowles5019]

@@TraumaTeamRacing next stupid question… 😅 I’ve built my door and it’s amazing. But it doesn’t quite fit I believe because my rig uprights are further forward than yours, what’s the distance between your uprights and the end of the rig?

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

You have to tune it a little. You might need to move the uprights or another component to get it sitting just right. It takes a bit of time but once its tuned it will fit as snug as a bug in a rug.

[@rickylah69]

honestly no need for latch, just use magnet.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Latch is more secure and nicer to operate. If I thought a magnet was better I would have used it 👍🏻

[@danielnewmanracing]

@@TraumaTeamRacingbit of a hostile reply mate ..

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

A critique was given and a succinct response was delivered as to my reasoning. Succinctness ≠ hostility.

[@Handooooooo]

i didn’t see it as hostile. appropriate response and imo thinking through the perspective, a better choice as things could be mounted to the door like a shifter i would add some felt or something to absorb the rattling sound. otherwise this looks awesome

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

​@@Handooooooo Thanks for the comment 👍🏻 So easy for things to get taken the wrong way on social media. The felt is nice idea, I might look into adding that. Merry Christmas!!!! 🎅🏻☃🎄

[@SIMRIG412]

Not really a door! And there is easier ways with less material to keep cost down.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Websters dictionary disagrees with you 👀 👉🏻 www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/door But will it look as cool though? 😎

[@matthewbeale8570]

Haven't got room for a door.. I have to climb into my rig like an f1 car as it is.

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Maximising your immersion 😎 Good man 💪🏻👊🏻👍🏻

[@matthewbeale8570]

@@TraumaTeamRacing maximise indeed.. You even have to pull the safety net off one side to get in. The other side has parts of the roll cage in the way.. If I went into detail about my rig. It would be a long winded rant. But, to get my rig up and running. So far 11 PowerPoint's and 17 usb connections and simhub is your friend.. 🤣

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

This sounds very warm 🔥🥵😅 I hope you have a nice fan connected to keep you cool 😅 Love the safety net idea 💪🏻