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cockpit
Playseat

Challenge X

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Cockpit
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Torque / brake force
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What drivers keep saying · from 8 reviews

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Returned their Playseat Challenge X because there was too much flex.

negativeflex

Returned their Challenge X because they kept finding things wrong with it.

negative

The tilt adapter on their Challenge X didn't fit Moza pedals, so they bolted pedals directly to the frame.

mixed

Their Challenge X exceeds expectations once everything is zip-tied tight, though Fanatec mounting was unusual.

positive

Used their Challenge X for two days and replaced it with a Trophy; calls it a bad product.

negative

The left locking arm on their new Challenge X opens under load at 98 kg.

negativequality control issues

Could only fit two screws for pedals on their Challenge X and had to use zip ties.

negative

Their Logitech Challenge X would be fantastic if the seat stayed in position when sitting.

negative

Their new Logitech Challenge X works great with a Moza R9 so far.

positive

Switched from a Challenge X to a GT Omega Prime that actually takes less floor space.

mixed

The metal wheel-deck support on their Challenge X makes a noise others say theirs doesn't.

negativenoisy

On their first rig, a Challenge X, the wheel moves noticeably.

negativeflex

After a few days the right locking mechanism on their Challenge X stopped locking and support didn't answer.

negativequality control issues

Low Down Shifter mods made a big rigidity difference on their Challenge X with a Moza R5; 3D-printed mods weren't enough.

mixedflex

Loving their heavily modded Challenge X, which still folds away.

positive

Uses a Challenge X for lack of space, folding it away regularly, with a Simagic EVO Sport base, load cell pedals, handbrake and shifter. Can feel that it isn't very rigid but finds it tolerable, and with a USB hub on the pedal plate it is ready in about five minutes.

“Although I can definitely feel that the cockpit isn't very rigid, it's quite tolerable given the circumstances.”
mixedflex

Uses a reinforced Playseat Challenge X with an 11 Nm base and it behaves great.

positive

Ran an RS50 on a Playseat Challenge X for a week; not bad apart from poor base adjustment, but it is big and not easy to fold with a DD base.

mixed

Started on a Playseat Challenge X with a G923 because it looks great and folds easily, and still uses it after upgrading to a 12 Nm Simagic EVO with 3D-printed reinforcements.

positive

Loves their Playseat Challenge X and finds it surprisingly stable with a Logitech RS50; living conditions rule out a non-folding seat.

positive

Uses a Playseat Challenge X for lack of space for a full rig. Finds it not as sturdy as a rig but okay, and easy to set up.

mixedflexeasy setup