Asetek Front Mount vs Podium Bracket Mount: Fit Guide
By Sim Racing Cockpits, Gaming Chairs and more | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Product Reviews
Choosing between the Asetek Front Mount and the Front Mount for Podium Brackets? Match the mount to your rig's bracket pattern and wheelbase to avoid flex and wasted spend.
Quick answer
Choose the Asetek Front Mount when your rig already has a flat, front-facing mounting surface or you want to bolt the wheelbase directly to the rig. Choose the Asetek Front Mount for Podium Brackets only when you are reusing Fanatec Podium side brackets or another side bracket with a 70 mm hole pattern.
Why the bracket pattern decides the mount, not the wheelbase
Both mounts are made for Asetek SimSports direct drive wheelbases, so the wheelbase side of the connection is not the variable. The difference is what the mount attaches to on your rig. The Front Mount is a standalone part that fixes the front of the wheelbase to the rig. The Front Mount for Podium Brackets is an adapter that lets the wheelbase attach to side brackets with a 70 mm hole pattern, such as Fanatec Podium side mounting brackets.
That means you should inspect your rig before ordering. If you already own side brackets, measure their hole spacing. If you have a bare profile rig with no side brackets, the adapter alone will not give you a mounting point.
When the slim adapter is the smarter buy
The Front Mount for Podium Brackets is the lower-cost route if you are moving an Asetek wheelbase onto a rig that already has compatible side brackets. It is described as slim but sturdy with no flex, which matters on a direct drive base because any movement at the mount shows up as steering slop.
The trade-off is dependency: you are relying on the side brackets for rigidity and alignment. If those brackets are flexy or drilled for a different pattern, the adapter cannot fix that.
When the standalone Front Mount earns its price
The standalone Front Mount attaches the front of the wheelbase directly to the rig and is designed to mount on the inside or outside of the rig with easy adjustment. That flexibility helps when your rig’s uprights or deck leave little room for side brackets.
It costs more than the adapter, so it makes the most sense when you do not already own compatible side brackets or when you want a simpler, self-contained mounting solution.
Diagnose your mounting problem
- Symptom: you have side brackets but the wheelbase will not bolt up: Likely cause: the side brackets use a 70 mm hole pattern that does not match the Asetek wheelbase directly. Corrective action: add the Asetek Front Mount for Podium Brackets between the wheelbase and the side brackets. Stop here if the brackets are flimsy or drilled for a different pattern; replace the brackets instead of forcing the adapter. Measure the bracket hole spacing before ordering the adapter.
- Symptom: you have no side brackets and need to mount to a flat rig surface: Likely cause: your rig was not set up for side-bracket mounting. Corrective action: use the standalone Asetek Front Mount to attach the front of the wheelbase directly to the rig, inside or outside. Stop and choose another option if your rig has no flat surface or uprights that can accept the mount. Confirm you have a flat mounting surface or uprights before choosing the standalone mount.
- Symptom: the wheelbase moves or flexes under force: Likely cause: the mount or the brackets it attaches to are not rigid enough. Corrective action: check that all fasteners are tight and that the bracket pattern matches the mount. If flex remains, the side brackets are the weak point; switch to the standalone Front Mount or a stiffer bracket set. Stop adding adapters if the underlying brackets are the problem. Zero flex comes from the whole mounting chain, not just the adapter.
Product facts
- Asetek Front mount for Podium Brackets: Mounts an Asetek SimSports wheelbase to Fanatec Podium side mounting brackets and other traditional side brackets with a 70 mm hole pattern. It is the right choice only if your rig already has those side brackets, so check the hole pattern before buying.
Asetek Front mount for Podium Brackets - Asetek Front Mount: Attaches the front of the Asetek SimSports direct drive wheelbase directly to the rig and can be mounted on the inside or outside with easy adjustment. This gives you a standalone front-mounting option when you do not want to depend on side brackets.
Asetek Front Mount
