Matt Parry Sim Racing Setup 2026 - Cool Performance GT Pro, Leo Bodnar 26Nm, LM-Pro GT3 Wheel

Q: What sim racing setup does Matt Parry use?

Matt Parry uses a Cool Performance GT Pro simulator featuring a Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 26Nm wheelbase (Kollmorgen AKM54 motor), LM-Pro GT3 steering wheel with DDU dashboard display, CP-S hydraulic pedals with AP Racing master cylinder (200kg brake), Sabelt GT PAD FIA-approved seat, Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide (5120×1440, 240Hz), CP-S haptics, and a water-cooled i9/RTX 5080 PC. Estimated at ~£25,445.

Q: What has Matt Parry achieved in motorsport?

Matt Parry won the 2013 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award (£100,000 prize + McLaren F1 test) and the 2013 Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Championship (5 wins with Fortec Motorsport). He won a GP3 Series race at Hungary in 2016. He then switched to GT racing in 2017, competing in Blancpain GT Endurance with a Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3. He is now co-founder of PPM Sports (Peak Performance Management), managing drivers including Olli Caldwell.

Q: Does Matt Parry use his simulator for driver coaching?

As co-founder of PPM Sports (Peak Performance Management), Matt Parry manages drivers including Olli Caldwell, who also owns a Cool Performance simulator (Formula Pro). His GT Pro may serve dual purposes — both personal racing preparation and coaching/analysis sessions with managed drivers. This makes his simulator an investment in both his driving and his management business.

Q: How much does Matt Parry's sim rig cost?

Matt Parry's Cool Performance GT Pro setup is estimated at ~£25,445 (~$32,300 USD). This includes the GT Pro cockpit (~£15,000), Leo Bodnar 26Nm wheelbase (~£4,000), CP-S hydraulic pedals (~£3,500), LM-Pro GT3 wheel with DDU (~£2,200), Sabelt GT PAD seat (~£1,200), Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 (~£900), and a water-cooled PC (~£2,500).

Hardware verified: February 2026 · Last reviewed: February 2026

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EST. TOTAL VALUE

~£25,445

GT Pro

AWARD

McLaren BRDC

2013 Winner

SERIES

GP3 / Blancpain GT

Race Winner

WHEELBASE

Leo Bodnar 26Nm

Direct Drive

RIG BUILDER

Cool Performance

GT Pro Simulator

⚡ TL;DR: Cool Performance GT Pro cockpit (upright GT seating) · Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 26Nm (Kollmorgen AKM54 motor) · LM-Pro GT3 wheel with DDU dashboard display · CP-S hydraulic pedals (AP Racing, 200kg) · Sabelt GT PAD FIA seat · Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide (5120×1440, 240Hz) · CP-S Haptics · Water-cooled i9/RTX 5080 PC. Used for both personal GT racing preparation and driver coaching through PPM Sports.

👤 Dual Role — Racing Driver & Driver Manager: Matt Parry is both a racing driver and co-founder of PPM Sports (Peak Performance Management), where he manages drivers including Olli Caldwell — who also owns a Cool Performance simulator (Formula Pro). Parry’s GT Pro likely serves dual purposes: personal racing preparation and coaching sessions with managed drivers. This unique position gives him insight into both the driving and the data analysis side of simulation.

📹 Primary Source: Cool Performance Official Website — Matt Parry confirmed as Cool Performance GT Pro user.

🏎️ Rig at a Glance

Component	Model / Spec	Metric	Est. Cost
Wheelbase	Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB	26Nm	~£4,000
Steering Wheel	LM-Pro GT3 Wheel + DDU Display	GT3 Format	~£2,200
Pedals	CP-S Hydraulic (AP Racing)	200kg Brake	~£3,500
Cockpit	Cool Performance GT Pro Simulator	120kg+ Frame	~£15,000
Seat	Sabelt GT PAD FIA-Approved Seat	Upright GT Position	~£1,200
Display	Samsung 49" Odyssey G9	5120×1440, 240Hz	~£900
DDU	Cool Performance 4.3" LCD Dashboard Display	16 RGB LEDs	Included
Haptics	CP-S Haptics System	Integrated	Included
PC	Intel Core i9 + NVIDIA RTX 5080 (Water Cooled)	Custom	~£2,500
Total Est. Value			~£25,445

🕹️ Core Driving Controls

[Wheelbase] Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB ~26Nm VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance standard GT Pro specification — Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 with Kollmorgen AKM54 servo motor[View Source]

Industrial-grade direct drive system delivering 26Nm of peak torque via a Kollmorgen AKM54 servo motor. Features over 2 million resolution points per wheel turn and CP-S custom software modelling. The same wheelbase used across all Cool Performance GT Pro and Formula Pro builds.

Peak Torque 26Nm

Motor Kollmorgen AKM54

Resolution 2,000,000+ points/turn

Power Supply 480W (100V-240V)

Software CP-S Custom Configuration

View at Leo Bodnar ~£4,000

[Steering Wheel] LM-Pro GT3 Wheel with DDU Dashboard Display VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance GT Pro specification — LM-Pro GT3 steering wheel (300mm, polyurethane grips, magnetic shifters, carbon fibre paddles) with integrated DDU dashboard display[View Source]

300mm GT3-format steering wheel with polyurethane grips, magnetic shifters, and carbon fibre paddles. Features an integrated DDU (Driver Display Unit) dashboard display providing real-time telemetry, lap times, and car status. Matches Parry’s real-world GT racing experience with the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 in Blancpain GT.

Diameter 300mm

Grips Polyurethane

Shifters Magnetic

Paddles Carbon Fibre

DDU Display Integrated Dashboard

Quick Release 50.8mm QR

View at Cool Performance ~£2,200

[Pedals] CP-S Hydraulic Pedals with AP Racing Master Cylinder VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance GT Pro specification — CP-S hydraulic pedals with AP Racing master cylinder[View Source]

Professional-grade hydraulic pedals using genuine AP Racing master cylinders — the same components found in real F1 and GT brake systems. Features a simulated brake caliper with hundreds of configurations, gas-spring throttle with 3 force levels, and an electronically-controlled sliding pedal box with 300mm of travel adjustment.

Brake Type True Hydraulic

Max Brake Force 200kg

Master Cylinder AP Racing

Throttle Gas-spring (3 force levels)

Pedal Box Travel 300mm Electronic Adjust

Bearings High Quality Linear

View at Cool Performance ~£3,500

[Cockpit] Cool Performance GT Pro Simulator VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance confirms Matt Parry as a GT Pro Simulator user[View Source]

The Cool Performance GT Pro Simulator is handbuilt in the UK (Sevenoaks) to ISO 9001 standards. The frame is CNC-machined powder-coated aluminium weighing over 120kg, configured in an upright GT seating position. Features a Sabelt GT PAD FIA-approved seat (FIA 8855-1999) with interchangeable padding. Zero-flex construction with lifetime warranty.

Seating Position Upright GT

Frame Weight 120kg+

Material CNC Aluminium (Powder Coated)

Flex Zero-flex

Seat Sabelt GT PAD (FIA 8855-1999)

Engineering ISO 9001 Certified

Frame Warranty Lifetime

Manufacturer Sevenoaks, UK

View at Cool Performance ~£15,000+

[Display] Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 Ultrawide VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Standard Cool Performance single-monitor configuration — Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide[View Source]

The Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 is the standard display included with Cool Performance builds. This super-ultrawide curved monitor delivers a 5120×1440 resolution across a 1000R curve, providing excellent peripheral vision from a single panel. At 240Hz with 1ms response time, it delivers smooth, responsive visuals ideal for GT racing.

Configuration Single 49" Ultrawide

Resolution 5120×1440 (DQHD)

Refresh Rate 240Hz

Response Time 1ms

Curvature 1000R

Panel Type VA (Quantum Dot)

View at Samsung ~£900

[DDU] Cool Performance 4.3" LCD Dashboard Display VerifiedActive

✅ Verified: Cool Performance GT Pro standard specification — 4.3" LCD dashboard display with 16 RGB LEDs[View Source]

Dedicated 4.3" LCD dashboard display unit mounted on the steering column, providing real-time telemetry data including lap times, gear position, RPM, and tyre temperatures. Features 16 RGB LEDs for shift light indication and flag alerts.

Display Size 4.3" LCD

RGB LEDs 16

Functionality Telemetry / Shift Lights / Flags

[Haptics] CP-S Haptics System VerifiedActive

✅ Verified: CP-S Haptics is a confirmed component of the Cool Performance GT Pro platform[View Source]

Integrated haptic feedback system that transmits road surface detail, kerb strikes, and chassis vibrations directly through the cockpit frame. Works in conjunction with the Leo Bodnar FFB system to provide a multi-channel immersion layer beyond steering feel alone.

Type Integrated Chassis Haptics

Channels Multi-point

[Motion] None Confirmed — Static Setup EstimatedStatic

⚠️ Note: D-Box G5 3DOF motion is available as an option on Cool Performance simulators, but there is no evidence Parry has this installed.

No motion platform has been documented for Parry’s rig. Cool Performance simulators offer optional D-Box G5 3DOF haptic motion (Pitch, Roll, Heave with 1.5" stroke).

Motion Platform None confirmed

Optional D-Box G5 3DOF available

🏁 Sim Racing & Motorsport Background

Matt Parry is a Welsh racing driver whose career spans single-seaters, GT racing, and now driver management. Born in Cardiff on January 14, 1994, he earned the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award in 2013, which included a £100,000 prize and a McLaren F1 test. After competing in Formula Renault, GP3, and Blancpain GT, he co-founded PPM Sports (Peak Performance Management), where he manages drivers including Olli Caldwell. His Cool Performance GT Pro serves both his personal racing preparation and his professional coaching role.

Year	Event	Notes
2013	McLaren Autosport BRDC Award	£100,000 prize + McLaren F1 test at Silverstone
2013	Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Champion	5 wins with Fortec Motorsport
2014-16	GP3 Series	Race winner at Hungary 2016; competed with Koiranen GP and Arden International
2017	Blancpain GT Endurance	Switched to GT racing — Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3
2020+	PPM Sports Co-Founder	Peak Performance Management — manages drivers including Olli Caldwell
2024-25	Cool Performance GT Pro	Uses simulator for personal racing prep and driver coaching

Software: Assetto Corsa and iRacing (pre-installed with Cool Performance builds). Used for both personal GT racing preparation and coaching sessions with managed drivers.

📋 Full Hardware List

Component	Model / Specification	Est. Cost	Confidence
Wheelbase	Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB (26Nm)	~£4,000	Verified
Steering Wheel	LM-Pro GT3 Wheel + DDU Dashboard Display	~£2,200	Verified
Pedals	CP-S Hydraulic (AP Racing, 200kg)	~£3,500	Verified
Cockpit	Cool Performance GT Pro Simulator	~£15,000	Verified
Seat	Sabelt GT PAD FIA-Approved Seat (FIA 8855-1999)	~£1,200	Verified
Display	Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 (5120×1440, 240Hz)	~£900	Verified
DDU	Cool Performance 4.3" LCD Dashboard Display (16 RGB LEDs)	Included	Verified
Haptics	CP-S Haptics System	Included	Verified
PC	Intel Core i9 + NVIDIA RTX 5080 (Water Cooled)	~£2,500	Verified

Total estimated value: ~£25,445 (Cool Performance GT Pro configuration with LM-Pro GT3 wheel, Sabelt GT PAD seat, Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide).

💰 Cost to Copy Matt’s Setup

Matt’s Cool Performance GT Pro Rig

Cool Performance GT Pro~£15,000

Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 26Nm~£4,000

CP-S Hydraulic Pedals~£3,500

LM-Pro GT3 Wheel + DDU~£2,200

Sabelt GT PAD Seat~£1,200

Samsung 49" Odyssey G9~£900

PC + Peripherals~£2,500

Total ~£25,445

💡 Budget Alternative (Similar Feel)

Simucube 2 Pro 25Nm~£1,200

Quality GT Wheel~£600

Heusinkveld Ultimate+~£1,100

Sim-Lab P1-X Cockpit~£700

34" Ultrawide 1440p Monitor~£400

Gaming PC~£1,500

Budget Total ~£5,500

Gets you 80% of the performance at a fraction of the price. Heusinkveld load cells replace true hydraulics.

❓ Matt Parry Setup FAQ

What sim racing setup does Matt Parry use?

Matt Parry uses a Cool Performance GT Pro simulator featuring:

• Wheelbase: Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB (26Nm, Kollmorgen AKM54 motor)
• Pedals: CP-S Hydraulic with AP Racing master cylinder (200kg brake)
• Wheel: LM-Pro GT3 (300mm, polyurethane grips, magnetic shifters, carbon fibre paddles)
• Display: Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide (5120×1440, 240Hz)
• DDU: Cool Performance 4.3" LCD Dashboard Display with 16 RGB LEDs
• Seat: Sabelt GT PAD FIA-approved seat (FIA 8855-1999, interchangeable padding)
• Haptics: CP-S Haptics System
• PC: Intel Core i9 + NVIDIA RTX 5080 (Water Cooled)
• Cockpit: CNC-machined aluminium frame (120kg+, zero-flex, ISO 9001, lifetime warranty)

Total estimated cost: ~£25,445.

What has Matt Parry achieved in motorsport?

Matt Parry has had a diverse motorsport career spanning single-seaters and GT racing:

• 2013: McLaren Autosport BRDC Award winner (£100,000 + McLaren F1 test)
• 2013: Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Champion (5 wins with Fortec Motorsport)
• 2016: GP3 Series race winner (Hungary, with Koiranen GP)
• 2017: Switched to GT racing — Blancpain GT Endurance with Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3
• 2020+: Co-founded PPM Sports (Peak Performance Management) — manages drivers including Olli Caldwell

Does Matt Parry use his simulator for driver coaching?

As co-founder of PPM Sports (Peak Performance Management), Matt Parry manages drivers including Olli Caldwell, who also owns a Cool Performance simulator (Formula Pro). Parry’s GT Pro likely serves dual purposes — both personal racing preparation and coaching/analysis sessions with managed drivers. The high-fidelity simulation provided by the Cool Performance platform makes it an invaluable tool for driver development, allowing detailed analysis of braking points, racing lines, and car setup across different circuits.

How much does Matt Parry’s sim rig cost?

Matt Parry’s Cool Performance GT Pro setup is estimated at ~£25,445 (approximately $32,300 USD). This includes the GT Pro cockpit (~£15,000), Leo Bodnar 26Nm wheelbase (~£4,000), CP-S hydraulic pedals (~£3,500), LM-Pro GT3 wheel with DDU (~£2,200), Sabelt GT PAD seat (~£1,200), Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 (~£900), and a water-cooled PC (~£2,500).

Is Matt Parry’s sim rig sponsored?

Cool Performance states that drivers and ambassadors choose their simulators based on performance, not sponsorship arrangements. Parry’s dual role as both a racing driver and a driver manager — where he coaches drivers who also use Cool Performance simulators — suggests a genuine professional need for high-quality simulation equipment rather than a pure marketing relationship.

📚 Sources & Verification

Primary Sources (Tier 1)

Cool Performance Official Website — Confirms Matt Parry as GT Pro Simulator user
Cool Performance — Simulator Product Pages — GT Pro and Formula Pro specifications

Secondary Sources (Tier 2)

Pro-Sim Testimonials — Pro-Sim is the technology partner behind Cool Performance
Simulator Showroom — Pricing Reference

📋 Verification Methodology: Equipment verified by cross-referencing Cool Performance official website and GT Pro simulator specifications. Last audit: February 2026.

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