Hello everyone — and thank you to those who’ve been following along. Your support genuinely means a lot.
A little while ago, we shared an update about the transition from the 3R‑1 to our next platform, the 3R‑2. Today’s post is the next step in that journey.
We’ve officially reached our Production Prototype Candidate. Functionally, the system is nearly complete — and it’s performing exactly the way we envisioned.
What We Carried Forward From the 3R‑1
The 3R‑1 set the foundation for what we believe a structural‑steel sim rig should be. Everything that made it strong, adaptable, and practical has been preserved:
- Universal seat mounting — bolt on anything from a car seat to a sim racing seat to an office chair
- Up to 12° of seat tilt adjustment
- Universal pedal plate — if it exists, it bolts on
- Wheel positioning — 15.5″ of telescopic travel
- Structural integrity — built from 100% Canadian structural steel, welded where it matters and bolted where it should be
These principles remain at the core of the 3R‑2.
What’s New in the 3R‑2
From that foundation, we pushed further — refining, strengthening, and expanding the platform.
- Full‑motion wheel adjustments — 51° of steering arm tilt and 105° of steering wrist tilt
- Friction‑formed threaded members
Bolt locations are friction formed structural threads integrated directly into the frame. We DO NOT use press in threaded plugs that can come loose over time. Read about it in more detail here: How we engineer the 3R Simworks Rig - Enhanced pedal adjustability
7″ of fore‑aft travel with up to 20° of tilt. - Compact footprint
A tight 47.25″ × 22″ frame to keep shipping costs down which then adjusts out to a roomy 55” length without sacrificing rigidity. - GT bucket compatibility
With GT bucket plates, you can achieve over 20° of tilt. - Universal accessory mounting
A side‑rail and tower system ready for shifters, handbrakes, cup holders, keyboard trays — even IKEA shelving if you really wanted. Oh, and for maximum universality, you can also mount T-slot aluminum extrusions in a multitude of locations. - Increased structural integrity
Built from Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) and plate steel, the same materials used in the majority of custom racing automotive frames, roll cages, and industrial equipment, to name but a few. - Reduced weight
Through analysis and testing, we removed what wasn’t needed while maintaining full structural performance. - Shipping reality solved
The 3R‑2 ships in a single flat‑pack box (48″ × 24″ × 8″) and weighs just 70 lbs. - Assembly relief
Every rig is fully assembled during QA. If it doesn’t assemble, it doesn’t ship.
For you, that means four bolts.
From unboxed to ready for hardware in about 15 minutes, not four hours. - TFR— Tactile Frame Response
A new feature we’ll be talking more about soon.
Why the Pivot From the 3R‑1
The 3R‑1 will always be our first platform, and we’re proud of it. But the changes required to reduce shipping costs introduced a flex point we weren’t satisfied with. Instead of reverting the change and passing higher shipping costs to you, we pivoted the design entirely.
The 3R‑2 is that pivot — a stronger, smarter, more refined evolution.
We’re now in the final refinement stage, bringing the 3R‑2 to the exact design vision we set out to achieve.
What’s Coming Next
We’re not slowing down. Here’s what’s currently in development:
- Motion kits
A motion platform designed to integrate directly with the 3R‑2. - On‑rig monitor solutions
Structural, bolt‑on monitor mounts for single and triple displays. - Standalone monitor systems
A no‑sag structural solution capable of supporting up to triple 55″ TVs. - F1 conversion kit
The same 3R‑2 frame, transformed into an F1 seating position.
More to Come
Stick with us — there are some incredible things on the horizon.
— The 3R Simworks Team
Join the discussion on our Reddit page:
If you want to see the full discussion around the 3R-2 prototype, the Reddit thread is here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/3rsimworks/comments/1qlx0t7/we_are_still_going/
Main Community Links:
Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/3rsimworks
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3RSimwork