- Description
- Specifications
- What's In The Box?
- Warranty
- Shipping
- 100 Day FREE Returns
- Why Buy From Us?
Description
Alpine livery, hybrid geometry
The HSX hybrid shell in high strength fibreglass, finished in the BWT Alpine Formula One Team colours. Alpine blue and black leather style cushions on a shell that works in either a formula or a GT seating position.
At 17kg it is a substantial seat, and the hybrid geometry means one shell covers two very different driving positions depending on how you bracket it. It fits the tube frame cockpits including the RS6, TR8 Pro, TRX, Porsche 91XTR and Carbon Fibre TRX, and the aluminium profile range covering the TR200, TRA, TR160, TR120, TR80S, TR40S and TRK.
Key features
- High strength fibreglass shell
- BWT Alpine Formula One Team livery
- Hybrid formula and GT geometry
- Alpine blue and black leather style cushions
- Suits waists 28 to 44 inches
- 17kg
- Side mount compatible
- Slotted for 4, 5 and 6 point harnesses
- 1090mm tall, 570mm wide, 592mm deep
- 841mm backrest, 435mm base width
The livery, and what it is not
This is the official BWT Alpine Formula One Team edition, so the blue is the team blue rather than an approximation. If you have built an Alpine themed rig, this is the seat that matches it properly.
It is a fibreglass shell, not carbon. The HCF hybrid is the carbon version of the same two position idea if the material matters more to you than the livery.
Formula or GT from one shell
The hybrid geometry gives the shell enough base shape for a laid back formula position and enough back length for an upright GT one. The bracket angle you set decides which you end up in, and it can be changed later without buying another seat.
If you know you only ever race one discipline, a dedicated shell will always fit that discipline slightly better. The hybrid is for the majority who race more than one, or who have not decided yet.
Weight, and why it matters
Seventeen kilograms is heavy for a sim seat and that is not a criticism. Mass in the seat is mass that does not move when you brake, and a rigid heavy shell transmits less of your own body movement into the chassis.
It does mean you want the rig assembled and levelled before you fit it, and it is a two person job to place. Fit the brackets to the seat first, then lift the assembly into the frame. The rest of our racing seats range covers the fixed profile shells if you already know which discipline you race.
Our expert take
"The Alpine seats sell to two different people: Alpine fans, and drivers who want a hybrid shell and like the colour. Both are perfectly good reasons. Just be aware it is a fibreglass shell in team colours rather than a carbon seat, and it is heavy enough that you want a hand when you fit it."
- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Alpine product?
It is the BWT Alpine Formula One Team edition, finished in the team colours.
Is the shell carbon fibre?
No. It is a high strength fibreglass shell. The HCF hybrid is the carbon fibre version of the same two position geometry.
Who does it fit?
It suits waists between 28 and 44 inches.
How heavy is it?
17kg, which is substantial for a sim seat. Fit the brackets to the seat before lifting the assembly into the rig, and have someone help.
What are the seat dimensions?
1090mm tall, 570mm wide and 592mm deep overall, with an 841mm backrest and a 435mm wide base. The internal width across the shoulders is 320mm, and the two back harness slots sit 172mm apart.
Specifications
Shell: High strength fibreglass
Livery: BWT Alpine Formula One Team
Seat type: Fixed back hybrid formula and GT
Waist: 28 to 44 inches
Weight: 17kg
Upholstery: Leather style cushions in Alpine blue and black
Overall height: 1090mm (42.9 inches)
Overall width: 570mm (22.5 inches)
Overall depth: 592mm (23.3 inches)
Backrest height: 841mm (33.1 inches)
Width across the shoulders: 487mm (19.17 inches)
Internal width between the shoulder bolsters: 320mm (12.6 inches)
Seat base width: 435mm (17.125 inches)
Seat base depth: 373mm (14.69 inches)
Mounting: Side mount compatible
Harness: Slotted for 4, 5 and 6 point, back slots 172mm apart
Warranty: 2 years shell, 1 year upholstery
What's In The Box?
1 x Trak Racer HSX hybrid formula racing seat, BWT Alpine F1 Edition
Brackets included on the seat and bracket option only
Warranty
This Trak Racer seat is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty on the fibreglass shell and a 1-year limited warranty on the upholstery and stitching, covering materials and manufacturing under standard residential use.
Normal wear and tear sits outside the warranty. Every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Trak Racer's official distributors, and our Australian simulation team is only a call or email away.
All Trak Racer products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine and sourced from authorised distributors, with full Australian support.
Shipping
Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days and shipped via trusted Australian courier partners.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- VIC: 2–4 business days
- NSW: 2–4 business days
- ACT: 3–5 business days
- QLD: 2–4 business days
- SA: 2–4 business days
- WA: 4–10 business days
- NT: 4–10 business days
- TAS: 4–10 business days
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100 Day FREE Returns
Changed your mind? No problem! You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Better still, we'll cover the return shipping!
All Gamer Gear Direct products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
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Why Buy From Us?
Authorised Australian dealer
Gamer Gear Direct is an authorised Australian dealer for the brands we represent, including Trak Racer, Playseat, MOZA Racing, Logitech, Honeycomb Aeronautical, Thrustmaster, HORI, Turtle Beach, Sparco, OMP, PXN, Sigma Integrale and Pokornyi Engineering. We are trusted by over 20,000 customers nationwide.
Every product we sell is 100% genuine, sourced through approved channels, and supported locally.
Fast local shipping
We ship directly from our Australian warehouses, with most orders leaving within 1 to 2 business days. This means faster delivery times and reliable tracking from dispatch to your door.
Hassle-free 100-day returns
Changed your mind? Eligible items can be returned within 100 days provided they are unused, unopened, and in original packaging. We keep the process clear and straightforward.
Genuine Australian warranty
Every product we sell is covered by a comprehensive Australian warranty, backed by both the manufacturer and Australian Consumer Law. You will not be left dealing with overseas support channels.
Expert support you can trust
Whether you need product advice, compatibility guidance, or after-sales support, you are dealing with people who know the sim and gaming gear we sell inside and out. Our sim and gaming specialists are here to make things easy.
With Gamer Gear Direct you will get:
- Expert guidance on choosing the right gear for your goals and budget
- Personalised setup advice tailored to your space and the way you play
- Smart gear pairing suggestions for PCs, consoles, monitors, wheels, controllers and accessories
- A dedicated account representative for ongoing support
We also have a Melbourne showroom in Dandenong South, so you can try the gear before you commit. Call us on (03) 9961 0240, talk to our team on live chat, or email support@gamergeardirect.com.au and one of our specialists will help you.
Trusted by professionals
The brands we stock are used at the highest level of motorsport and aviation simulation. The same technologies are used for training, preparation and skill development at professional level, giving you access to pro-grade equipment built for accuracy, realism and reliability.