The Builder
Built by a Racer.
For Racers.
Duane doesn't just build sim rigs — he races them. Every design decision comes from thousands of hours behind the wheel.
Founder & Builder
Meet Duane.
Duane is a professional-level sim racer who turned his obsession into South Africa's premier sim rig workshop. What started as building the perfect rig for himself became Simcade — the go-to name for serious sim racers across SA.
Based in Cape Town, every rig leaves his workshop with his personal stamp of approval. He doesn't delegate quality control. He is quality control.
From Thrustmaster repairs to full motion platform builds, from kart simulators to flight cockpits — if it's sim hardware, Duane has built it, broken it, fixed it, and made it faster.
“I build rigs I'd race in myself. That's the only standard that matters.”
How We Build
Engineering Philosophy.
Steel Over Aluminium
Every Simcade cockpit is welded from high-grade steel. Zero flex. Zero compromise. Your wheel input goes straight to the sim.
Sub-1mm Tolerances
Mounting positions are machined, not drilled freehand. Your pedal box sits exactly where the data says it should.
Built to Be Modified
Every rig ships with adjustment rails and universal mounts. As your setup evolves, your rig evolves with it.
Tested Under Load
Every build gets a full stress test before delivery. Duane races in it first. If it doesn't feel right, it doesn't ship.
The Journey
Seven Years of Progress.
Simcade Founded
Duane builds his first custom cockpit in Cape Town. Word spreads fast among local sim racers.
First Motion Platform
Simcade designs and manufactures its first 3-DOF motion rig — the only custom-built motion platform in SA.
Repair Services Launch
Thrustmaster, Fanatec, and Moza repair services added. Sim racers across SA ship hardware to Cape Town.
Coaching Programme
On-track and online coaching packages launched. Duane starts coaching sim racers and real-world drivers.
Shop Opens
Physical showroom opens at Paardevlei Sentrum. Customers can demo rigs before buying.
5.0★ · 24 Reviews
Perfect Google rating maintained. 100+ custom builds delivered. Best in South Africa.
The Simcade Advantage
Why Simcade Wins.
Five reasons every serious SA sim racer comes to Duane — and stays.
Owner-Built, Every Time
Duane builds every rig himself. No sub-contractors. No assembly line. Your rig gets his full attention from first weld to final setup.
Pro Racer Knowledge
As a competitive sim racer, Duane designs from the driver's seat out. Ergonomics, force feedback tuning, and setup advice are built-in.
Full-Service Workshop
Build, repair, upgrade, coach — Simcade is the only SA workshop offering all four under one roof.
Lifetime Support
Duane answers at all hours. Customers confirm this in every review. Your build is backed for life.
Proudly South African
Built in Cape Town. Delivered across SA. No import delays, no language barriers, no timezone issues.
Ready to Build?
Visit the workshop in Cape Town or message Duane directly. Zero consultation fees. Just expertise.
Shop G02, Paardevlei Sentrum, Gardner Williams Ave, Cape Town