Next Level Racing F-GT Racing Simulator Cockpit. Formula and GT racing simulator cockpit compatible with Thrustmaster, Fanatec, Moza Racing on PC, Xbox and PS

So you're sick of the hassle of hooking up your racing wheel to your desk and then packing it all away again when you need to do desk stuff. So was I. Shopping for a racing cockpit is kind of a challenge. Do some googling, see an interesting cockpit... $3,500. OK, too much. At the other extreme if you spend $100 for a pedestal with a post between your legs, still sitting at your desk, is that really going to improve the experience? Enter the NLR F-GT cockpit. For me, it ticked all the essential boxes: Included a seat, adjustable in every sense wheel height/angle, pedal distance/angle, and no post between your legs making pedal work awkward. The F-GT also gives you an option to angle yourself more horizontal (like a Formula 1 driver) or more upright like a GT race car. The delivery came in a single 89lb box that I broke down in the garage and carted smaller boxes up to my "VR room". Assembly took a few hours. There are a few tricky parts. The seat assembly to the frame will require you to tighten down bolts that thread through multiple pieces, and increasing the complexity is that the part of the seat you are threading into is buried behind faux leather and foam, so you have to go by feel. Suggest keeping things loose as you get all your left and right sides aligned and threaded together, then tighten things down. Giving yourself those critical few mm to "jiggle" things into place helps quite a bit. I assembled in Formula mode, leaving two support legs unused, which I actually found a use for. Next Level Racing sells a HOTAS kit to mount your flight stick and throttle, but the images and reviews I've read all point to the stick location being too high and outside for comfortable long sessions of flying. Those two unused leg supports gave me an idea. With just a few cuts on some plywood I was able to build a HOTAS mount that put the stick and throttle perfectly aligned with your arms. using the two felt/foam pads that they provide to create a tighter fit for the wheel supports, these support arms for the HOTAS tightly fit without having to drill any holes in the main frame. You can see in the picture that basically those supports slide onto the frame horizontally and the plywood creates a platform for mounting the stick and throttle. . Overall, this is a really solid cockpit. No wheel shake (though I have a modest Logitech G27 FFB wheel), with a relatively comfortable seat and unexpected flexibility to mount a HOTAS without any additional purchase. I don't think you'll be disappointed with this cockpit if you are moving up from desk-jockey racing/flying. My only small critique is the seat angle adjustment mechanism is cumbersome, and the robustness of the metal plates that you adjust with bolts to keep the angle is a bit suspect. Would not recommend large amounts of force applied at the top of the seat, for example if using the seat to push yourself up and out.

Assembly was really simple and straight forward and really didn’t have any trouble putting it all together. I was worried about me being 6’1 and the cockpit maybe being small but I was very surprised on how much space I have and how adjustable it was. I was able to sit down comfortably and adjust the seat for my height and the wheel to a comfortable spot. I also installed the support brackets for the pedals and let’s just say it’s very sturdy. I have the thrustmaster pro pedals that has a dual spring built into the break pad for more realism and I don’t feel any wobbling or shifting. Over all I was very impressed with the product and happy with the purchase. Oh and the cushion is very comfortable too

If you're currently sim-driving with a wheel clamped to a desktop, have your pedals flat on the floor (or carpet), and are sitting in an office chair not ergonomically designed for driving, then this cockpit will definitely be a big improvement.I surfed/searched the internet looking at options and this seemed the most likely to satisfy my needs at a price that wasn't crazy expensive. It's not low end but not high end either, but a compromise. I've learned not to go the cheap route, and this isn't cheap.The quality of materials is strong and the way it's designed (so far) seems up to the task of handling the movement at the pedals, wheel and where you sit. thus, minimizing and eliminating shake or vibration. Of course, I'm sure over time/use I will need to re-tighten some of the bolts, but that's to be expected with normal use over time. It is heavy and sturdy. Wait until you try to lift the box the parts come in.To accomplish that strength, besides quality metals, there are a gazillion different sized bolts, nuts and washers in the project. (They give you more than enough.) You'll see them and allen wrenches in your sleep after putting this together. Depending on your skills at interpreting diagrams and arrows, with very limited instructions in writing, you can assemble this in a few hours or perhaps it will take an entire afternoon. You may even do the work over a few days in installments, (especially if you are 73 and have any back pain.)Note that the seat does not move up/down. That aspect of positioning is not adjustable. Raising and lowering the shelf where you attach the wheel is how to approach the fit for a particular driver. If you plan on going back and forth from adults racing to your kids racing, that won't be quick or easy. Adjusting the pedal position (front/back) for leg length and the pedal angle is a rather long process, but doable. Aside from adjusting the seat position (forward or back) the other option (F or GT) for changing the positioning of pieces is not easy and can take a while to achieve. It's not a matter of easily moving pieces where you want them to go. It will take some study, thought, time and patience. The bolts must be positioned "just so" and it was typical (throughout the assembly) to re-adjust (loosen again and reposition and tighten again) to get the parts fitting snug and the angle or height you want.I was pleased to see they included a pair of braces to hold the wheel and shelf rock steady. The only problem is that the additional support pieces (where they attach) make it more difficult (than it already is) to get your legs/feet into driving position. This cockpit sits quite low to the floor. I opted not to use the extra support pieces for that reason, but I have 'em if I need them down the road. (No pun intended.)If any "corners are cut," (another pun) to help keep the price down (I suspect) it is the chair. If you race for hours at a time and don't have great cushioning on your body's butt, you may find the seat padding of the seat is adequate at best. The one adjustable position lumbar support piece that comes with it is fine. I find it more comfortable to include a second lumbar support (see photo) and a 1.5-inch soft pad designed to fit on the top of a chair seat to make it even more cushiony. It would add to the cost. I happened to already have the afore mentioned cushioning. I think you'll agree your comfort while driving is rather important. There are no doubt more expensive rigs (cockpits) with better padded seats available online, but you'll pay a pretty penny.Of course, having quality wheel/pedals that work with the rig is a HUGE consideration. Make sure the cockpit and the wheelbase and pedals are compatible. I bought the new Logitech G-Pro set, and they work fine with the rig.Another reason I gave this rig 4 out of 5 stars is because where the seatback attaches to the bottom of the seat there is a single "knob" (on each side) that allows for adjusting the seat from GT to F position, (an option.) It is also designed to provide 3 seatback angle options to choose from. My rig is positioned for driving a GT rather than an F but that's a subjective preference. The problem is, that because of the nature of the way the design works (where you adjust the angle of the seatback), even adjusted quite tight it wiggles a tad bit, (what I would call a structural weak point.) Therefore, I'm not opting to move the rig about by pushing or pulling on the seat. While less convenient I push/pull on the bracing below the seat itself. Once you have it where you want it, moving the entire cockpit about will (in theory) no longer be necessary.I have only been using this cockpit for four days, driving a few hours every day, so how it stands up over time remains to be seen. I'll edit this review if problems occur. My 33 yr old son (a gamer himself) likes this cockpit a lot.I have to say, for now I'm content with what I got. Using a wheel (with force feedback) and pedals makes the driving more realistic. When I look at the playback of the race I note that my car appears to move in a smoother more realistic and steady way.