Designed and developed based on feedback from our community, from virtual and real-world motorsport industry feedback, the Next Level Racing® F-GT Elite racing simulation cockpit* is a true all-in-one cockpit, with formula/GT/Hybrid positions, that pushes the boundaries of what is expected from an aluminium profile cockpit and sets a new standard for simulation racing. In addition to market-leading features, the F-GT Elite sets a new benchmark for the aesthetics, functionality and quality of an aluminium profile cockpit, or what is commonly referred to as an "8020 racing simulation cockpit".
The Next Level Racing® F-GT Elite is a product designed from the ground up with great attention to detail. The F-GT Elite cockpit is much more than just another aluminium extrusion cockpit, using premium custom parts, finishes, components and state-of-the-art manufacturing to take aluminium profile cockpits to the Next Level.
Providing a competitive advantage to virtual racers, the Elite Series will be used by racing professionals around the world, such as e-sports teams, racing drivers and simulation racers looking for the ultimate in performance.
*Patent pending
KEY FEATURES
ALL IN ONE COCKPIT WITH QUICK ADJUSTMENTS FOR ALL DRIVING POSITIONS, INCLUDING FORMULA, GT, HYBRID, TRUCK AND TANK
RIGID, HIGHLY ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKET IS INCLUDED ON THE SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, PEDALS, SHIFTER AND HAND BRAKE
HEIGHT, ANGLE AND DISTANCE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL POSITION
COMPATIBLE AND EASILY INSTALLED WITH NEXT LEVEL RACING® MOTION PLATFORMS
FRONT AND SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET ZERO-FLEX WITH 70 DEGREES OF ADJUSTMENT FOR DIRECT DRIVE STEERING WHEEL BASES
CARBON GREY POST-ANODISED ALUMINIUM PROFILE (SCRATCH RESISTANT) WITH POWDER-COATED CARBON STEEL COMPONENTS
PRE-FABRICATED HOLES IN THE ALUMINIUM PROFILE FOR RIGIDITY AND EASE OF ASSEMBLY
ALL EXTRAS ARE INCLUDED, SUCH AS NLR SEAT SLIDE SYSTEM, SEAT BRACKETS, HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHOCK FEET, SUPPORT PLATE FOR GEAR LEVER AND HANDBRAKE, STEP, BUTTKICKER® GAMER 2 ADAPTER, CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIPS, V3 MOTION PLATFORM ADAPTERS, RATCHET TOOL AND MORE.
PREMIUM PACKAGING INCLUDING DOUBLE BOX AND FOAM MOULDED CUT-OUTS FOR ALUMINIUM PROFILES AND PARTS
FULLY SEALED BASE FRAME FOR STRENGTH AND AESTHETICS
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR BRANDS OF ELECTRONICS AND ALL MAJOR BRANDS OF STEERING WHEELS, PEDALS AND SHIFTERS INCLUDING FANATEC, SIMXPERIENCE AND MANY OTHERS
EXTRUDED ALUMINIUM T-SLOTS ALLOW ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER COCKPIT BRANDS
HIGHER ALUMINIUM PROFILE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL UPRIGHTS ALLOWS FOR A WIDER RANGE OF DRIVING AND USER POSITIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT, FOR NON-DIRECT DRIVING, USERS OF UNDERMOUNT STEERING WHEELS SUCH AS FANATEC® CLUBSPORT/ THRUSTMASTER®, NEXT LEVEL RACING® RECOMMEND THE NEXT LEVEL RACING® F-GT ELITE WHEEL PLATE EDITION COCKPIT
BUILT FOR THE ELITE DIRECT DRIVE RACER
Included with the F-GT front and side mount edition comes Next Level Racing's custom-built solution for Direct Drive. CNC lathed from a single billet of aluminium, Next Level Racing's front and side mount is a premium option for competitors who demand to have the best versatility and rigidity in their cockpit. The solid 5mm thick anodized 6061 aluminum mounting bracket offers 70 degrees of tilt (40 degrees down, 30 degrees up), giving drivers the option to adjust their Elite cockpit to the perfect driving position.
Our custom front and side mount bracket is compatible with the best brands of direct drive steering wheel bases on the market. Full compatibility with the brands below:
- Fanatec dd1/dd2 direct drive pod
- Simucube 2 Pro /Simucube 2 Sport/Simucube 2 Ultimate
- Simagic Alpha/M10
- Mige 130 engines
- VRS Directforce Pro
– Kollmorgen akm 52-53-54 (Sistemas OSW and Leo Bodnar Simsteering)
Y muchos más.
MULTI-POSITION COCKPIT, ALL IN ONE
While providing complete rigidity and maximum adjustability, the F-GT Elite cockpit offers realistic and comfortable Formula, GT, hybrid, truck and tank driving positions, with quick adjustments between positions, making it a true all-round cockpit. The increased angle and range provided in the seat, steering wheel and pedal plate mounts satisfies users of all sizes and driving styles, providing more adjustability than ever before.
NLR'S INNOVATIVE FLEX-FREE SEAT SUPPORT AND SLIDING SYSTEM
The innovative Next Level Racing® Seat Slide System has been designed and manufactured to eliminate the flexing problem found in conventional seat sliders used in simulation. NLR ratchets are used to easily slide your seat back and forth to find the desired position for a flex-free racing experience.
Next Level Racing® Seat Supports are constructed with 5mm carbon steel to provide the rigidity needed for high-level simulation racers, and the new design provides more adjustability than ever before, with the goal of supporting multiple seating positions, with 98 adjustment options. The optional Next Level Racing® ES1 Elite seat is the recommended seat for use with the Elite range of cockpits, as the seat has been designed and optimised for elite simulation racers.
UNIVERSAL PEDAL SLIDING PLATES
The pedal sliding plates are designed to provide quick and easy adjustment of pedal spacing as well as compatibility with the ever expanding pedal market. Being equipped with 2 slotted, 5mm carbon steel pedal plates with double precision folds ensures maximum rigidity, yet easy compatibility. The pedal tray area has been designed to offer more angle, height and distance adjustments to accommodate a wider range of riding positions. Laser engraved markings on the aluminium profile aid precise adjustments.
CUSTOMISED AND ANODISED PROFILE
When it comes to aluminium profiles, not all are of the same quality and strength. The F-GT Elite features a high quality thick-walled profile and a custom 100mm x 40mm NLR profile for the cockpit base, with a total weight of 53kg. This custom shape of the base profile provides additional strength and refined aesthetics.
The anodised carbon grey profile is achieved through a process of chemical balancing and anodising, which not only looks stunning, but also provides a scratch-resistant finish compared to the typical scratch-prone black profile. The premium anodising process means that even the profile ends and holes are anodised for visual perfection as well as long-term protection. The anodising process, as a final step, also prevents chips or sharp edges from occurring, ensuring a safe installation of your new cockpit.
MOVEMENT ECOSYSTEM
Adding motion has never been easier, as the F-GT Elite cockpit is compatible with all Next Level Racing® Motion products and is designed for quick and easy installation with pre-fabricated holes and brackets included.
DESIGN MUST BE BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL
The F-GT Elite cockpit offers a long list of unique components custom designed to provide users with the highest quality and performance product on the market. Instead of adapting off-the-shelf industrial components, we are innovating in the design of the aluminium profile cockpits. No industrial square brackets are required, the profile parts are prefabricated to allow faster, easier and stronger connections. We have focused on the finer details, such as premium quality, black galvanised T-slot ball spring nuts and custom NLR end caps, to combine for enhanced functionality. High quality finish and materials, custom components and market leading design come together to create a visual masterpiece.
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE NLR SHOCK ABSORBER FEET
Uneven floors should never spoil your simulation experience. We've taken this into account when designing our height-adjustable feet, which allow you to independently adjust the height of each corner of your cockpit. The custom-designed feet are not only a significant aesthetic improvement over the typical industrial feet commonly used in the simulation market, but also include TPE damping caps, designed to absorb vibration and provide grip on slippery surfaces. In terms of user experience, the custom Next Level Racing® Safety Step included in the cockpit allows for easier access in and out of the cockpit for drivers.
EASE OF ASSEMBLY AND USE
Custom component design and the use of advanced manufacturing for precision drilling of holes in the aluminium profile allows for easier assembly and a more rigid connection as the profile is bolted together. The improved design means that corner bracket alignment problems are a thing of the past. The combination of ease of assembly, with laser engraved line markings on the profile, will help you start racing faster than any previous aluminium cockpit. Each piece is individually placed in our custom foam packaging, to ensure the safety of the product while in transit and provide a seamless user experience from the moment the packaging is opened.
ALL EXTRAS INCLUDED
- Next Level Racing® Premium 5mm Carbon Steel Seat Mounts with 98 adjustment options and compatible with side mount bucket seats.
- Next Level Racing®'s Flex-Free Seat Slide system eliminates the flex found in simulation cockpit seat slides.
- Pedal plate design allows for sliding adjustment for quick distance adjustment
- Support plate for gear lever and handbrake as well as the Buttkicker® Gamer 2 adaptor
- Next Level Racing® Step makes getting in and out of the seat/cockpit more comfortable
- Next Level Racing® tool holder kit to keep your tuning tools connected to the cockpit for when you need them
- Ratchet tool included to facilitate assembly and allow for quick adjustments
- Custom Next Level Racing® feet with height adjustable shock absorbers
- 8 Next Level Racing® Custom Cable Clips, which can hold up to 4 large cables or 8 thinner cables
- High quality, black galvanised, T-slotted ball spring nuts
- Laser engraved markings for easy alignment and adjustment of steering wheel and pedal positions
- Next Level Racing® Motion Brackets to bolt the V3 Motion Platform directly to the profile with ease
- NLR® custom side and front mounting system
FEATURES
- All in one cockpit with quick adjustments for all driving positions, including formula, GT, hybrid, truck and tank.
- Zero-flex front and side mounting bracket with 70 degrees of adjustment for Direct Drive steering wheel bases.
- Rigid, highly adjustable mounting bracket is included for seat, steering wheel, pedals, shifter and handbrake.
- Custom carbon grey anodised aluminium profile (scratch resistant), with premium carbon steel powder-coated components
- Height, angle and distance adjustable pedal position
- Pre-fabricated holes in the aluminium profile for rigidity and ease of assembly
- Compatible and easily installed with Next Level Racing® Motion Platforms.
- All extras are included, such as NLR seat slide system, seat brackets, height adjustable shock feet, gear lever and handbrake support plate, step, Buttkicker® gamer 2 adapter, cable management clips, V3 Motion Platform adapters, ratchet tool and more.
- Premium packaging including double box and foam-moulded cutouts for aluminium profiles and parts
- Extruded aluminium T-slots allow for accessory compatibility with other cockpit brands
- Fully sealed base frame for strength and aesthetics
- Higher aluminium profile for the steering wheel uprights allows for a wider variety of driving and user positions.
- Compatible with all major brands of electronics and all major brands of steering wheels, pedals and shifters including Fanatec, Simxperience and many others.
- Please note that for non-direct driving, users of bottom mount steering wheels such as Fanatec® Clubsport/ Thrustmaster®, Next Level Racing® recommend the Next Level Racing® F-GT Elite Wheel Plate Edition cockpit.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Height Supported: 120 -210 cm or 4 ft. - 6 ft. 9 in.
- Maximum Supported Weight: 150 kg or 330 lbs
- Product Dimensions: (L) 120 cm x (W) 70 cm or (H) 84cm (L 47.2 inches x W 27.6 inches x H 33.1 inches)
- Box dimensions: 125cm (L) X 43cm (W) X 34.5cm (H) 49.2 inches (L) x 16.9 inches (W) x 13.6 inches (H)
- Product Weight: 53kg or 117 lbs
- Carton Weight - PG: 57kg or 126 lbs / PN: 53 kg or 117 lbs
- Part Number - NLR-E003
BOX CONTENTS
- Next Level Racing® F-GT Elite Frame
- Next Level Racing® Direct Drive Side and Front Mount Solution
- Brackets for installing the side-mounted racing seat
- Shift lever and handbrake support plate
- Next Level Racing® step plate
- Next Level Racing® tool holder and premium ratchet tool, M6 and M8 bits, spirit level
- Next Level Racing® height adjustable shock absorber feet
- 8 Next Level Racing® Cable Management Clips
- Buttkicker® Gamer 2 Adapter
- Screws for secure mounting of steering wheel, shifter and pedals
- Next Level Racing® Custom End Caps
- Magnetic spirit level
- Colour instruction booklet for quick and easy assembly
- Digital instructions and assembly videos available here: http://bit.ly/nlr-instructions
- Please note that the lower mounting deck for the steering wheel is not included in the box.