When a joint stacks up, the fastener has to grow with it. A bracket on a plate on a spacer adds up quickly, and at some point 25mm stops reaching far enough into the nut to hold the assembly safely.
M8 x 30mm is the answer to that, in hardened high-strength steel with a hex head. Five come in the pack, which is the right quantity for the small number of deep joints a typical rig actually has.
A bolted joint is only as strong as the length of thread carrying the load. The working rule for steel into steel is at least one thread diameter of engagement, so an M8 fastener wants a minimum of 8mm engaged in the nut. Anything less and the threads carry more load than they were designed to.
Add up the thickness of everything between the head and the nut, then make sure what is left over clears that minimum comfortably. If you have added a 5mm spacer kit under a wheelbase, that 5mm has to come from somewhere, and this is usually where it comes from. Our direct drive wheelbases and the mounts that go with them are the common case. Shorter lengths are stocked in our racing simulator accessories range for everything else.
"Long screws exist for stacked joints, not as a general upgrade. A 30mm screw in a joint that needed 20mm will bottom out in the nut and feel tight while doing nothing. Match the length to the stack every time."
- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct
When the total thickness of the parts being clamped leaves too little thread engaging in the nut. As a guide, an M8 fastener wants at least 8mm of thread engaged.
Five.
Yes. If it bottoms out in the nut or against the back of a blind hole before the joint is clamped, it will feel tight while holding nothing. Match the length to the stack.
Thread size: M8
Length: 30mm
Head type: Hex
Material: Hardened high-strength steel
Pack quantity: 5
Warranty: 2 years
5 x M8 x 30mm hardened 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.
Gamer Gear Direct is an authorised Australian dealer for every brand we sell and is trusted by over 20,000 customers nationwide.
This means every product is 100% genuine, sourced through approved channels, and supported locally.
We ship directly from Australian warehouses, with most orders leaving within 1–2 business days.
This ensures faster delivery times and reliable tracking from dispatch to your door.
Changed your mind? Eligible items can be returned within 30 days provided they’re unused, unopened, and in original packaging. We keep the process clear and straightforward.
Every product we sell is covered by a comprehensive Australian warranty, backed by both the manufacturer and Australian Consumer Law.
You won't be left dealing with overseas support channels.
Whether you need product advice, compatibility guidance, or after-sales support, you’re dealing with people who know the sim and gaming gear we sell inside and out.
Our sim & gaming specialists are here to make things easy. With Gamer Gear Direct you’ll get:
Call us on (03) 9961 0240, talk to our gaming experts on live chat or email us: support@gamergeardirect.com.au and one of our knowledgeable experts will help you.
The brands we stock are trusted at the highest level of performance across motorsport, golf, and aviation. This includes elite professionals such as Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Bryson DeChambeau.
The same simulation technologies are used for training, preparation, and skill development at the top level — giving you access to pro-grade equipment built for accuracy, realism, and reliability.
When a joint stacks up, the fastener has to grow with it. A bracket on a plate on a spacer adds up quickly, and at some point 25mm stops reaching far enough into the nut to hold the assembly safely.
M8 x 30mm is the answer to that, in hardened high-strength steel with a hex head. Five come in the pack, which is the right quantity for the small number of deep joints a typical rig actually has.
A bolted joint is only as strong as the length of thread carrying the load. The working rule for steel into steel is at least one thread diameter of engagement, so an M8 fastener wants a minimum of 8mm engaged in the nut. Anything less and the threads carry more load than they were designed to.
Add up the thickness of everything between the head and the nut, then make sure what is left over clears that minimum comfortably. If you have added a 5mm spacer kit under a wheelbase, that 5mm has to come from somewhere, and this is usually where it comes from. Our direct drive wheelbases and the mounts that go with them are the common case. Shorter lengths are stocked in our racing simulator accessories range for everything else.
"Long screws exist for stacked joints, not as a general upgrade. A 30mm screw in a joint that needed 20mm will bottom out in the nut and feel tight while doing nothing. Match the length to the stack every time."
- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct
When the total thickness of the parts being clamped leaves too little thread engaging in the nut. As a guide, an M8 fastener wants at least 8mm of thread engaged.
Five.
Yes. If it bottoms out in the nut or against the back of a blind hole before the joint is clamped, it will feel tight while holding nothing. Match the length to the stack.
Thread size: M8
Length: 30mm
Head type: Hex
Material: Hardened high-strength steel
Pack quantity: 5
Warranty: 2 years
5 x M8 x 30mm hardened 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.
Gamer Gear Direct is an authorised Australian dealer for every brand we sell and is trusted by over 20,000 customers nationwide.
This means every product is 100% genuine, sourced through approved channels, and supported locally.
We ship directly from Australian warehouses, with most orders leaving within 1–2 business days.
This ensures faster delivery times and reliable tracking from dispatch to your door.
Changed your mind? Eligible items can be returned within 30 days provided they’re unused, unopened, and in original packaging. We keep the process clear and straightforward.
Every product we sell is covered by a comprehensive Australian warranty, backed by both the manufacturer and Australian Consumer Law.
You won't be left dealing with overseas support channels.
Whether you need product advice, compatibility guidance, or after-sales support, you’re dealing with people who know the sim and gaming gear we sell inside and out.
Our sim & gaming specialists are here to make things easy. With Gamer Gear Direct you’ll get:
Call us on (03) 9961 0240, talk to our gaming experts on live chat or email us: support@gamergeardirect.com.au and one of our knowledgeable experts will help you.
The brands we stock are trusted at the highest level of performance across motorsport, golf, and aviation. This includes elite professionals such as Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Bryson DeChambeau.
The same simulation technologies are used for training, preparation, and skill development at the top level — giving you access to pro-grade equipment built for accuracy, realism, and reliability.
