Cup Car 1.0 – The Original TWE Rig

Before Cup Car 2.0 hits the stage, let’s look back at where it all started.
Cup Car 1.0 was more than just a sim rig — it was my passion project, my testing ground, and the platform that fueled my obsession with total immersion. This was the rig that launched Third Wheel Exclusive and brought the virtual track roaring to life!

🔥 Stay tuned — Cup Car 2.0 build coverage is coming soon! 🔥

Cup Car 1.0 Gallery

Rig Build 1

Setting the foundation: triple 32” curved monitors paired with the Fanatec ClubSport DD+ wheelbase and V3 Inverted pedals. Clean lines, brutal precision — the perfect start for Cup Car 1.0.

Rig Build 2

Version 1.0 came alive with custom 3D-printed parts and a backlit button box, letting me control every in-game detail without ever leaving the track.

Rig Build 3

This was my first test of a custom side-impact bar — an essential piece of realism. Even unpainted, it hinted at the serious immersion I was chasing.

Rig Build 4

Every detail mattered. The center console, safety nets, and intricate design work transformed Cup Car 1.0 into more than a rig — it became a virtual cockpit.

Rig Build 5

Lighting took Cup Car 1.0 to the next level: over 500 LEDs and four Govee light bars blended into a breathtaking 180° ambient glow for pure racing atmosphere.

Rig Build 6

The driver’s view that started it all — my custom POV, framed by the original button box and wrapped in the energy of Cup Car 1.0. A glimpse into the immersive world that’s about to evolve even further.