P1X Pro Podium Bracket Set: Setup and Positioning Tips

Quick answer

Mount the podium brackets to your P1X Pro's uprights first, then attach the podium plate and wheelbase, and only then tighten everything down. Keep the bracket pair level and square before final torque, because a few millimeters of twist at the uprights becomes noticeable flex at the wheel. Check clearance for your wheelbase and pedal tray before you commit to a position.

A podium bracket set is one of those parts that either disappears into the rig or becomes a source of flex you feel on every lap. The P1X Pro podium bracket set is designed to give you a clean, rigid mounting point for a direct drive wheelbase, but the result depends heavily on how you install and position it.

This guide walks through the practical sequence: preparing the rig, mounting the brackets, positioning the podium plate, and checking the setup before you tighten everything down. It also covers the mistakes that most often cause a podium mount to feel less solid than it should.

Prepare the rig and check your clearances

Before you touch the brackets, set the P1X Pro on a level surface and confirm the uprights are square. If you have already mounted a pedal tray, seat, or shifter, check that the podium area is clear. The P1X Pro podium bracket set mounts to the upright profiles, so any existing accessory in that zone needs to move or be planned around.

Measure the distance from the uprights to where your wheelbase will sit. You want enough room behind the wheel for cables and enough room in front for your display or wheel deck. This is also the moment to decide whether you are mounting a direct drive unit or a belt-driven base, since the weight and torque change how critical bracket rigidity becomes.

• Common mistake: mounting the brackets before checking that the uprights are square, which locks in a twist you cannot correct later.

Mount the podium brackets to the uprights

Attach the brackets to the upright profiles using the supplied hardware, but leave the bolts finger-tight for now. The goal at this stage is to establish the height and left-right position, not final torque. Keep both brackets at the same height by measuring from the same reference point on each upright rather than eyeballing it.

If your P1X Pro has existing profile slots occupied by other accessories, slide the brackets into a free slot rather than forcing them into a shared one. The brackets need full contact with the profile face to do their job. Once both sides are positioned, check that the bracket faces are parallel to each other.

• Checkpoint: both brackets should sit at identical height and be parallel before you add the podium plate.

Position the podium plate and wheelbase

With the brackets in place, set the podium plate on top and align it so the wheelbase mounting holes line up with your base. For direct drive podium mounting, the plate position determines how far the wheel sits from your body, so move it forward or back before tightening. A good starting point is to have the wheel rim roughly at the same distance as a real car's steering wheel relative to your seated position.

Once the plate is where you want it, install the wheelbase and hand-tighten its mounting bolts. Do not fully torque the wheelbase yet. You want a little movement available so you can fine-tune the angle and reach after you sit in the seat.

• Common mistake: tightening the wheelbase bolts before checking reach, which means loosening everything again to adjust position.

Tighten in sequence and check for flex

Tighten the bracket-to-upright bolts first, working diagonally across the bracket pattern. Then tighten the podium plate to the brackets, and finally the wheelbase to the plate. This order keeps the assembly from pulling itself out of square as you torque. Use the same torque on left and right sides so the load is even.

After tightening, grab the wheel and apply firm pressure in several directions. You are looking for any movement at the bracket-to-upright joint. A small amount of flex at the wheel rim is normal in any rig, but visible movement at the bracket itself means something is loose or the brackets are not seated flat against the profiles.

• Checkpoint: no visible gap between bracket and upright profile, and no movement at the joint when you push and pull the wheel.

Fine-tune reach, angle, and cable routing

Sit in your seat and check that the wheel is at a comfortable distance and angle. Adjust the podium plate position if needed, then re-tighten. This is also the time to route wheelbase cables so they are not pinched between the plate and the brackets. Leave a small service loop so you can move the wheelbase later without disconnecting everything.

If you use a front mount or a wheel deck in addition to the podium brackets, confirm the two systems do not fight each other. The podium bracket set should carry the wheelbase load, and any additional mount should be aligned so it does not preload the brackets in a different direction.

• Practical tip: mark your final bracket position with a pencil line on the profile so you can return to it after any future adjustment.

Podium bracket setup steps

1. Level and square the P1X Pro: Place the rig on a level surface and check that the uprights are square before mounting anything. Checkpoint: a twisted upright will make every later adjustment harder.
2. Fit the brackets finger-tight: Attach the podium brackets to the upright profiles at equal height and leave the bolts loose enough to adjust. Common mistake: fully tightening one side before the other is positioned.
3. Set the podium plate position: Place the plate and wheelbase, then adjust forward/back and angle for reach before final torque. Checkpoint: sit in the seat and confirm reach before tightening.
4. Torque in sequence: Tighten bracket-to-upright bolts first, then plate-to-bracket, then wheelbase-to-plate, using even torque left and right. Common mistake: tightening the wheelbase first, which can pull the plate out of alignment.
5. Check flex and route cables: Push and pull the wheel to check for movement at the bracket joint, then route cables with a service loop. If you feel movement at the bracket, loosen and reseat it flat against the profile.

Product facts

• GT1 Evo Sim Racing Cockpit: The GT1 Evo features a rigid structure and a sturdy pedal plate, providing stable performance with popular wheelbases. If you are building a rig around a direct drive wheelbase, the cockpit's base rigidity sets the ceiling for how solid your podium mount can feel.
• XP1 Loadcell Pedal Set: The XP1 Loadcell Pedal Set boasts a proprietary 200 kg loadcell design, delivering up to 100 kg of brake pedal pressure. A high-pressure brake pedal puts force into the rig, so a solid podium bracket setup helps keep the whole chassis from flexing under braking.
• Sim Floor: The Sim Floor adds comfort and support for extended gaming sessions and is compatible with the P1X, P1X Pro, P1X Ultimate, GT1 Pro, and GT1 Evo (2020 model and newer). If you run long stints in a formula-style position, a footrest like the Sim Floor can reduce fatigue while you dial in your podium bracket position.

A podium bracket set is only as good as its installation. Take the time to square the rig, position the brackets evenly, and tighten in the right order, and your direct drive wheelbase will feel planted. If you change wheelbases or add a front mount later, revisit the bracket position rather than assuming it still fits.