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Recommended settings
GT-style starting position
| Seatback | Moderately upright |
|---|---|
| Pedal height | Below or near hip height |
| Wheel height | Upper chest to shoulder |
| Elbows | Relaxed and bent |
| Knees at full pedal | Slightly bent |
Formula-style starting position
| Seatback | Deeply reclined |
|---|---|
| Pedal height | Near hip or torso height |
| Wheel height | Clear of thighs |
| Elbows | Relaxed and bent |
| Knees at full pedal | Slightly bent |
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Choose the position your rig is built to support
Use GT style for touring cars, GT cars, rally, road cars, and long mixed sessions. The torso is moderately upright, the pedals sit lower, and getting in and out is easier. Use Formula style when the chassis, seat, pedal deck, and the cars you drive are designed around a low reclined posture with raised feet.
Do not force a Formula posture into an upright road-style seat. A hybrid compromise is acceptable on a multi-purpose rig, but support and control matter more than visually copying a real cockpit.
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Adjust the rig in this order
First seat the pelvis fully against the backrest and support the lower back and shoulders. Next move the pedals until you can fully depress the brake without straightening the knee or lifting the hip. Then bring the wheel to you until the shoulders remain supported and both elbows stay comfortably bent through the steering range.
Set wheel height so the rim and wheelbase do not interfere with the thighs. Only after the body position is stable should you set monitor height, eye distance, and FOV.
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Recommended GT-style position
Start with a moderately upright bucket seat rather than a bolt-upright dining-chair posture. Keep the shoulders and pelvis supported. Place the pedals below or around hip level with enough distance to preserve a soft knee bend at maximum brake travel.
Place the wheel around upper-chest to shoulder height and close enough that the wrists can reach the top of the rim without the shoulders leaving the seat. With hands at 9 and 3, the elbows should remain relaxed and bent.
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Recommended Formula-style position
Recline the seat and raise the pedal deck so the feet sit near hip or torso height. Support the head, shoulders, pelvis, and thighs across the reclined seat. Keep a slight knee bend at full pedal travel; locked knees reduce control and transmit braking force into the joints.
Bring the wheel closer and high enough to clear the thighs while keeping the shoulders planted. A true Formula position needs a seat and chassis shaped for it; reclining a GT seat alone usually creates poor lumbar and thigh support.
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Run a 20-minute comfort check
Drive long enough to use full steering lock and maximum braking several times. Check for shoulder reach, wrist extension, hip movement, pressure behind the knees, and ankle strain. Move only one component at a time and retest.
Stop and revise the setup if you develop pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or circulation changes. These recommendations are practical starting positions, not medical advice.
- Shoulders remain against the seat while steering.
- Knees never lock at full pedal travel.
- Hips do not lift under maximum braking.
- Wrists remain neutral and the wheel clears the thighs.
