Hardware verified: December 2025 · Last reviewed: January 2026
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23Nm
Alpha U Torque
2nd
N24 2025 Class
~$5,200
Core Rig Value
⚡ TL;DR (Current 2025 Setup):
Simagic Alpha U 23Nm wheelbase · Simagic P2000 hydraulic pedals · Simagic GT Neo wheel (primary) · Sim Lab P1 chassis (5+ years) · Sparco Rev seat (6+ years) · GIGABYTE M32UC 32" + triple monitor setup · PS5 Pro via Sigma Cortex adapter · i9-14900K + RTX 4090 PC · Fanatec DD Extreme backup for native PS5.
🖥️ Rig at a Glance
| Component | Model / Spec | Metric | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (Main) | Simagic Alpha U | 23Nm Direct Drive | ~$1,100 |
| Pedals | Simagic P2000 | Hydraulic System | ~$900 |
| Steering Wheel | Simagic GT Neo | 300mm GT Style | ~$400 |
| PS5 Adapter | Sigma Cortex | PlayStation Bridge | ~$100 |
| Cockpit Frame | Sim Lab P1 | 8020 Aluminum | ~$800 |
| Seat | Sparco Rev | Fiberglass Bucket | ~$350 |
| Display | GIGABYTE M32UC 32" + Triple | Curved 4K Main | ~$1,500 |
| Core Hardware Subtotal | ~$5,150 | ||
"I believe sim racing prepares you in the sense of learning and understanding good driving technique and also building race craft. It obviously doesn't feel exactly the same but there are plenty of things that crossover."— Steve Alvarez Brown, Simagic Partnership Announcement (January 2025)
🕹️ Core Driving Controls
[Wheelbase] Simagic Alpha U VerifiedPrimary
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✅ Verified: Official Simagic Ambassador since January 2025 — equipment documented across multiple 2024-2025 streams[View Source]
The Simagic Alpha U is Steve's flagship wheelbase, delivering 23Nm of torque — ideal for replicating the self-aligning forces of his BMW M4 GT4 race car.
Peak Torque 23Nm
Motor Type Direct Drive Servo
Platform PC + PS5 (via adapter)
[Pedals] Simagic P2000 Hydraulic VerifiedPrimary
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✅ Verified: Documented in Nov 2024 Rig Tour and Simagic partnership announcement[View Source]
The P2000 uses a real hydraulic master/slave cylinder system to replicate the progressive feel of GT car brake pedals.
Brake Type Hydraulic Load Cell
Max Pressure 200kg Sensor
[Display] Triple + Quad Monitor Setup VerifiedContent Creation
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✅ Verified: Nov 2024 Setup Tour video description lists specific monitor models[View Source]
Steve uses monitors exclusively rather than VR — aligned with his streaming and content creation needs.
Main Monitor GIGABYTE M32UC 32" Curved
Secondary Lenovo L24e-20
Additional Samsung LC23JG52 27"
VR Not used (streaming focus)
🏆 Real-World Racing Career
🏎️ Team Bilstein by Black Falcon (2024–Present):
Steve competes in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) and Nürburgring 24 Hours driving a BMW M4 GT4 (G82) in the SP8T class.
📋 Full Hardware List (Late 2025)
| Slot | Hardware | Status | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Simagic Ecosystem (Ambassador) | |||
| Wheelbase (Main) | Simagic Alpha U (23Nm) | V | $1,100 |
| Pedals | Simagic P2000 Hydraulic | V | $900 |
| Wheel (Primary) | Simagic GT Neo 300mm | V | $400 |
| PS5 Adapter | Sigma Cortex | V | $100 |
| Backup / Native PS5 (Fanatec) | |||
| Wheelbase (Backup) | Fanatec DD Extreme | V | $1,000 |
| Wheel (Backup) | Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2 | V | $200 |
| Chassis & Seating | |||
| Cockpit | Sim Lab P1 (since Jan 2019) | V | $800 |
| Seat | Sparco Rev (since Jan 2019) | V | $350 |
| Displays & Console | |||
| Main Monitor | GIGABYTE M32UC 32" Curved | V | $500 |
| Secondary | Lenovo L24e-20 + Samsung 27" | V | $600 |
| Console | PlayStation 5 Pro | V | $700 |
| PC & Production | |||
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900K | V | $550 |
| GPU | ASUS TUF RTX 4090 OC 24GB | V | $1,800 |
| RAM | Corsair Vengeance DDR5 5600 96GB | V | $280 |
| Audio | Shure SM7B + GoXLR | V | $900 |
V=Verified via setup tours or video descriptions. Prices as of Dec 2025. All links go to official manufacturer pages.
💰 Build This Spec
Native PS5 Build
The "No Hassle" Option
Official Gran Turismo licensed gear. No adapters needed.
Fanatec DD Extreme $1,000
Sim Lab P1-X $800
Total:
~$2,400
View at Fanatec
Super GT Pro Spec
The Simagic Ambassador Build
Steve's exact hybrid PC/PS5 system.
Total:
~$3,300
View at Simagic
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does Super GT use Simagic on PS5?
He uses the Sigma Cortex Converter. In his Nov 2024 setup tour @ 7:03, Steve explains: "You plug it in to the wheelbase and your PlayStation and then you can change all the settings through this... that's basically the thing you need if you want to have a Simagic setup on PlayStation."
Is Super GT still with Quadrant?
No. Steve was a founding member of Quadrant (Lando Norris's content creator collective) from November 2020 until May 29, 2025, when he announced his departure.
What was his very first sim racing setup?
In June 2015, Steve used a Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel with the Ferrari 458 Italia rim and F1 Add-on, plus a TH8A shifter with both sequential and H-pattern modes. He played on Xbox One with an i5-4690K PC and R9 380 GPU.
📚 Sources & Verification
Primary Sources (Tier 1)
- "My Ridiculous Sim Racing Setup" (Nov 2024) — Current Simagic setup, full hardware breakdown, PC specs in description
- "Everything You Need for Sim Racing" (Nov 2021) — Fanatec DD1 era documentation
- "New Sim Rig Tour" (Jan 2019) — First Sim Lab P1 reveal
- "My New Setup" (Jun 2015) — Original Thrustmaster TX setup
Official Manufacturer Links
- Simagic Official — Wheelbase, pedals, wheel specs
- Sim Lab Official — Cockpit specifications
- Fanatec Official — Backup wheelbase specs
- Sparco Official — Racing seat specs
- GIGABYTE Official — Monitor specifications
📋 Verification Methodology:
Equipment verified by cross-referencing setup tour videos (2015-2024), video descriptions with affiliate links (including full PC specs and monitor models). Last audit: January 2026.