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The mount for a belt tensioner
A belt tensioner pulls your harness tight under braking and releases it again, which is the single most convincing piece of haptic feedback you can add to a sim. This is the bracket that mounts one to your cockpit.
It is powder coated aluminium, 3mm thick, measuring 488mm wide by 99mm high by 105mm deep. It fits under seat brackets or seat slider rails, which is what makes it work across a wide range of cockpits rather than one specific frame.
Key features
- For the QS-BT1 belt tensioner
- Powder coated aluminium, black
- 3mm thickness
- 488mm wide by 99mm high by 105mm deep
- Mounts under seat brackets or slider rails
- Bracket only, tensioner sold separately
What it is and what it is not
This listing is the bracket. The QS-BT1 tensioner itself is a separate unit and is not included, so buy the bracket to mount a tensioner you have or are buying, not as a tensioner in its own right.
The bracket is the part that decides whether a tensioner will work properly on your rig. Belt tension pulls hard and at an angle, so the mounting has to be solid and correctly placed or the effect feels vague rather than sharp.
Mounting under the seat hardware
It sits under seat brackets or seat slider rails rather than bolting to a specific chassis member. That is deliberate, and it is why the bracket suits cockpits using seat brackets or slider rails generally rather than a short list of frames.
If you are building the seating from scratch, work out the order first: chassis, then slider if you are fitting one, then this bracket, then the seat brackets, then the seat.
Belt tensioning and the rest of the seat
A tensioner only works if there is a harness to tension. A conventional lap belt will not do the job, and the seat needs to be shaped to take a harness properly.
Our racing seats range shows which shells are slotted for 4, 5 and 6 point harnesses, and the harness itself is a separate purchase. Plan the three together, because retrofitting a harness to a seat that was not designed for one is not worth attempting.
Our expert take
"Belt tensioning is the haptic upgrade that surprises people most, because it works on a sense that nothing else in a sim touches. Your body reads deceleration through the belts, not through the seat. Just be clear this listing is the bracket and not the tensioner itself."
- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct
Frequently asked questions
Does this include the tensioner?
No. This is the mounting bracket only. The QS-BT1 tensioner unit is a separate purchase.
What does it mount to?
It fits under seat brackets or seat slider rails, which is what makes it suitable for cockpits generally rather than one specific frame.
What are the dimensions?
488mm wide, 99mm high and 105mm deep, in 3mm powder coated aluminium.
Do I need a harness as well?
Yes. A tensioner works by pulling a harness tight, so a conventional lap belt will not do. Check that your seat is slotted for harness use before planning the installation.
Type: Seat belt tensioner mounting bracket
For: QS-BT1 tensioner
Material: Powder coated aluminium
Colour: Black
Thickness: 3mm
Dimensions: 488mm W x 99mm H x 105mm D
Mounts to: Seat brackets or seat slider rails
Tensioner: Not included
Warranty: 2 years
1 x QS-BT1 seat belt tensioner bracket
This Trak Racer tensioner bracket 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.
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I have always wanted to add a belt tensioner to my TR8 Pro, so I was happy to see this product released. I had worried about whether the rig would be up to the task, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well this combo works. No discernible flex at all. Easy to install too. Looks like it was always meant to be there. Highly recommended. I did have to change my seat to one that was compatible with a 6 point harness.