The standard M8 fixing on an aluminium rig is 20mm long, and it works until you put something thicker in the joint. Add a plate, stack two brackets, or fit a spacer, and 20mm no longer reaches far enough into the T-nut to hold properly.
This is the same screw 5mm longer. M8 x 25mm, hex head, six to a set, and it is the length Trak Racer specifies where thicker plate is involved across the TR8020 range.
The rule is simple. Measure the total thickness of everything the screw passes through, then add enough length for full thread engagement in the nut. If the screw bottoms out before the joint is tight, it is too long. If it engages only a couple of threads, it is too short and the joint will fail.
Going up in 5mm steps is usually enough to solve it. If 25mm still does not reach, the M8 x 30mm hardened set is the next size, and the 5mm spacer kit covers the opposite problem of a part that needs lifting clear. All three lengths are stocked in our racing simulator accessories range.
"Nine times out of ten a fastener problem on a rig build is a length problem. Keep 20mm and 25mm both in the drawer and most jobs are covered. Never make a short screw work by leaving the joint slightly loose."
- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct
Only in length. It is the same M8 hex head screw, 5mm longer, for joints where the parts being clamped are thicker than a standard bracket.
Six.
Measure the total thickness of the parts the screw passes through. If a 20mm screw only catches a few threads in the nut, step up to 25mm.
Thread size: M8
Length: 25mm
Head type: Hex
Set contents: 6 screws
Application: Thicker plate and stacked assemblies
Warranty: 2 years
6 x M8 x 25mm hex screws
This Trak Racer screw set is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty 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.
Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days and shipped via trusted Australian courier partners.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
Click here to view our full shipping & handling policy
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.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
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:
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.
The standard M8 fixing on an aluminium rig is 20mm long, and it works until you put something thicker in the joint. Add a plate, stack two brackets, or fit a spacer, and 20mm no longer reaches far enough into the T-nut to hold properly.
This is the same screw 5mm longer. M8 x 25mm, hex head, six to a set, and it is the length Trak Racer specifies where thicker plate is involved across the TR8020 range.
The rule is simple. Measure the total thickness of everything the screw passes through, then add enough length for full thread engagement in the nut. If the screw bottoms out before the joint is tight, it is too long. If it engages only a couple of threads, it is too short and the joint will fail.
Going up in 5mm steps is usually enough to solve it. If 25mm still does not reach, the M8 x 30mm hardened set is the next size, and the 5mm spacer kit covers the opposite problem of a part that needs lifting clear. All three lengths are stocked in our racing simulator accessories range.
"Nine times out of ten a fastener problem on a rig build is a length problem. Keep 20mm and 25mm both in the drawer and most jobs are covered. Never make a short screw work by leaving the joint slightly loose."
- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct
Only in length. It is the same M8 hex head screw, 5mm longer, for joints where the parts being clamped are thicker than a standard bracket.
Six.
Measure the total thickness of the parts the screw passes through. If a 20mm screw only catches a few threads in the nut, step up to 25mm.
Thread size: M8
Length: 25mm
Head type: Hex
Set contents: 6 screws
Application: Thicker plate and stacked assemblies
Warranty: 2 years
6 x M8 x 25mm hex screws
This Trak Racer screw set is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty 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.
Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days and shipped via trusted Australian courier partners.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
Click here to view our full shipping & handling policy
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.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
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:
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.
