Next Level Racing F-GT Sim Chassis Review
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Are you into Formula or Open Wheeled Racing? Then The F-GT would be the rig for you. Are you into GT or Tin Top Racing? Then the F-GT is for you!
The Next Level Racing F-GT Sim Chassis is the first convertible or changeable simrig that I have ever seen. It can be built to a Formula Position offering drivers an authentic lay down style driving experience. Or it can be built as a GT chassis for a more upright or conventional simrig shape.
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The F-GT goes for only $499 and this also makes it one of the least expensive simrigs on the market. So that is a lot for the money, but will it handle the job. Not only will Shaun Test this rig with traditional equipment, but he will also put it through its paces under the heavy load of high end equipment. Like a Bodnar Direct Drive Wheel and Ricmotech Hydraulic pedals.
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It's funny how the cheapest SIM rig you've tested is also the one that had the most features. It's a no brainer honestly
funnybus3rd I know right, if only the chair was more comfortable for me I’ll buy this
Which one is the cheapest
@@codenamealpha595 You could probably just get some cushioning or change the seat entirely
This sounds like exactly what I am looking really wasn't sure what sim racing seat to get I want something very adjustable.
@@vladthemeatman7406even today that is what I am planning
Great review, really had no questions after watching this.
Bought one and have enjoyed it for a while with my Thrustmaster Tsxw.
Came back now after buying a Podium DD2 and was worrid about how the rig would handle it. Apparently I forgot alot from watching this the first time and now after second view I can't wait to install my DD2.
Awesome work! Keep it up!
mrp32gtr how does the rig hold up to your DD2?
@@bp8__163 It works great. There is movment in the hole rig but mostly from vibrations and nothing that disturbs the felling when racing.
Maybe the opposite, makes it more realistic. Haha
No jokes aside, i am really happy with how the DD2 and and my NLR F-GT works togheter, but do keep in mind that I have nothing to compare with because this is my first rig.
It’s been 3 years since I’ve watched this review and owned my F-GT rig and it still looks as new as the day I bought it, and I literally used it every day. I just upgraded to the CSL DD Pro 8nm and I must say this rig looks as modern and attractive as any on the market. I suppose for all those reasons I haven’t replaced mine!
Do you use it in the formula position? And if so do you have any issues with neck strain with your head being forward?
@@MarkNOTW for the first two years I used it in the formula position and didn’t have any neck issues. Rather, I was getting cramps in my abs and brake foot from the resistance of the sponge block. The seat padding wasn’t the most comfortable so I took out the two lower sections and put softer pillow that conforms to my back. If I didn’t have the FGT rig already, I’d probably lean towards the GT track version with the recliner and bolsters. The GT position is easier to get in and out of.
@@Midnitediy thank you.
How does the rig perform with the DD Pro? Also buying that with a load cell brake and wondering how it copes
Planning to get a DD pro (8nm and loadcell brake). Do you think this is a viable option for this setup? I was thinking of getting F-GT Lite given it's much cheaper but feel F-GT may be better at managing torque and loadcell pressure.
I’m sold on this thing I need this in my life, I’ve had the DIY PVC (heavily modified) for about 3 years now. Thank you for always doing such great reviews, you got me in the deep end of sim racing. You honestly have helped me out a lot in saving money but still having so much fun! Thanks buddy for sharing your passion with us!
I have seen a few reviews of this rig and this is the most comprehensive yet not too time consuming. You knocked it out of the park again. If I did not have a good rig already, I would be looking at this as a possible candidate.
It would be wise choice man !
Hands down best review of the GT seat thank you. Time to order one.
Great review! Before I got a rig, I had their wheel stand, and loved it. Next level delivers great value on a well engineered, solid kit.
2 years on and you've still sold me on this. Thanks for costing me another $500 ;)
Recently purchased F-GT. OMG, what a effort.
Great review, Shaun! I enjoyed my F-GT Cockpit too. My main complaint I'd say with this cockpit is the fact that the shifter mount has next to no adjustability... Then, the seat isn't the most comfortable, but it's perfectly serviceable.
Just ordered mine! Ty for the review!
thats some back to the future pedal set..... great review and video man. really covered all aspects. you have convinced me as for a long time i was looking for a dual purpose rig, dirt gt and formula all sorted, and for a reasonable price.
Thanks for the kind words!
Only thing I wish is that the adjustments were toolless. It would be really nice to be able to just hop off and get it all adjusted in a minute or so when switching games without breaking out tools. I'd want to be able to use it for the immersion of being in a similar seating position to the car I'm driving.
Great review! Ordered mine tonight and can't wait till it gets here! Thanks for the video 😁
Excellent Review! You really have a knack for making me want whatever sim gear your talking about!
Probably because he's selling it not reviewing it. I bought one of these and am quite disappointed with the seat construction and adjustment.
Really good review. This rig has just made it on to my list of maybes. And it's a big plus you can also buy a monitor stand that attaches to the rig.
Thank you for this detailed review video! It helped me choose my first racing rig.
Good review man , Looking to buy it very soon for my GT DD Pro set .
I bought one of these second hand. Missing hardware for seat adjustment. Is mounted instead. Put it all together based on assumptions.. This video helped me re-do things correctly.. I guess downloading and reading a manual would also help.. ;-)
Thanks so much for the video in particular the SHH Shifter mount since im using the GT-Lite the foldable one. I was concerned if the SHH Shifter would interfere with the GT-Lite seat mechanism but judging from your video i think im good. I tried to find other people with my same setup but no luck until i found this video which was extremely helpful to me thx man!
To anyone in the future who buys this rig and is having a terrible hell of a time lining up the holes on the seat back with the bracket....PUT THE SCREWS IN THE SEAT BACK FIRST! Let them sit in there for a few minutes and tighten them as far down as possible. This will make the holes more accessible to find since the screws kind of bore out the seat leather. Then remove them and try and line up the holes like before. I hope that makes sense. I was able to attach seat fine after doing that. Also, screw them in from the bottom up and alternate sides as you go up.
Really helpful review, thanks Shaun
such a thorough review Shaun, nice!
Thanks for this video… i’m looking to get ny first “Cockpit” and i was hoping someone make a video like this to show everything of it…
Thank you for testing the Bodner, I was planning on getting this for my Accuforce. I know it's not the best but I have limited space in my condo so I appreciate the size of the unit. I know it says it would handle DD wheels but I was skeptical.
Great review. Love this SIM. Think it’s on my list. Thanks.
I really like this seat. I like the adjustability and I like the quality of the build, (as I've seen this and tried it in person.) The people behind this company really care about making a quality product.
Can you lift/adjust the back a little so I will support your head too?
I watched this video when I was contemplating whether or not to get it and I'm glad I did. My only problem is entering and leaving the rig 😅 I guess cause it's so narrow. But I am so happy I got this rig.
Had mine for a year now. No need to upgrade, all is still solid. I have no movement on my base plate so i guess this is a minor issue on some of them that i luckily dont have. Iv used it in the gt setting about 3 times but due to its akward position its permanently in the f1 setting. Get one!!
Amazing video! So much information I needed! I'm looking for a good setup for the CSL DD which I pre-ordered. This looks like a good candidate.
Excellent and very thorough review. I've been looking at getting a new rig for the past few days having sold my playseat challenge as it was so extremely uncomfortable. I was looking at gt omega ART and a couple of others but after seeing your awesome review I'm gonna definately pull the trigger on the fgt. Cheers 👍
I'd honestly say, don't do it, flimsy, poorly made, shocking customer support. I sold mine after 2 months, at a loss. Buy something made of 80/40
did yours not come with the extra pieces to stiffen up the rig? both for the wheel and pedal mounts obviously makes it harder to get into the rig if you put the wheel mount ones but makes it feel solid.
great video bro, see you in the race
I've yet to see anyone do a setup/build/install video and use wire loom to hide the cables. It cleans things up so much better and comes in almost any color!!
Great detailed video. Thanks to you, I'm buying it with a clear idea of what I'm getting. Cheers!
Seems like you need more support for your upper shoulder to neck and head , the steering mount seems pretty close to your knees what's your thoughts?
I am considering buying either the F-GT or the GT Lite.
I like the perceived sturdyness that I would get from the F-GT, but I'm worried that it's going to take too much space in my studio and I won't have an easy way to store it when I stop using it.
That is why I am kind of leaning towards the GT lite and its ability to be folded away easily. But given my heavy weight, I am worried that it will prove flimsy for me. Money is not a huge issue, but I do like that the GT Lite is half the price.
Thanks for the review! I'm trying to decide between getting this rig, or converting my Next Level Racing Wheel stand into the GT Ultimate. I feel the actual wheel deck on this one is going to serve me better in the long run though. With the seat mounting... can it be swapped out and a normal sport seat be swapped in? I'd be using it in GT mode only anyway.
Great review 👍 I just bought one, waiting for it's delivery. Hoping it'll be quick.
It was a long time ago but are you happy with it😀
Thanks for the excellent review - very nicely done sir!
I am currently playing on my desk, and it is painful (mostly on my back and neck). I will stack up and buy me one of these. For dirt rally 2.0 it would be amazing.
Looks great, i'm going to be thinking seriously about this for racing and Elite Dangerous.
I’m building a sim rig but I’m wondering what are good sim racing games. Except from iRacing cuz I don’t really have that kind of money
looks like Shaun could have mounted the wheel under the wheel plate of the rig, to make it seem like u got more space between it and the knees?
this is alot of work
Thank you for amazing review ❤
When in the formula position did you find your neck being strained in that forward position?
LOL, those are some fuzzy socks!
I can say I thoroughly enjoy mine. I like to keep it in f1 seating position I find it more comfortable on my lower back and the TV is perfect height with my vision. Great review 👏
Do you have any neck strain with your head being forward in that position?
@@MarkNOTW no I never had any neck strain thankfully.
@@89foxguy ok thanks
Is the seat included ?
Shaun,will a Buttkicker work while in the F1 position? It looked like the clearance was pretty tight and may only work in the GT position. Thanks in advance.
Great video! You mentioned the length of the rig in its longest configuration. What is the length of the rig at its shortest?
This sold me on this, thank you
I saved up to buy a cockpit. I'm thinking about the GT Omega Racing ART RS9 or the Next Level Racing F-GT. Which one would you advise?
I was in your EXACT position myself when I somehow stumbled upon an online ad for this cockpit 7 days ago. I saw what I assumed was some misprint, with it for only $399.99 at BH Photo PLUS they paid the sales tax too. So off I went and ended up ordering it. Even better was the shipping! 2 days from their New York location to me in Oceanside California...FREE! Could not believe it. I sat in a neighbors GT Omega but he has the Art RS6 which is what I had on order myself with Omega.
What REALLY pissed me off BIG TIME was I had to do what they called a "PREORDER with it back in stock Jan 15. Well of course we assumed they would NOT take the actual MONEY until in stock and the item shipped right? Wrong...So I emailed them and got a refund-and I ordered this. I LOVE this thing. Over 100 pounds but slides across the carpet in our living room like floating on air with the furniture coaster thingies she put under each frame member. SO MUCH MORE ROOM! NO more banging my legs/knees under that wheel clamp! Oh, and THIS has NONE of that flexing in the middle the GT Omega has where it connects in the midsection area etc. I'm sure they are both great but just so happy I found that pop up ad when I was window shopping a week ago-) I think both are the only 2 I could be at all happy with myself. One thing however is in ALL the reviews I watched here they refer to the GT Omega as the "Entry Level" and this Next Level as the "MID Level". I think that also moved me a LOT to jump ship? And NOW I see they never did even get in stock and they just emailed me saying they now HOPE for the END of February That is just INSANE and I will just never get UNpissed off about them taking my CASH upfront at GT Omega...NOT cool.
I ordered the trak racer TR8 Mach 2. This next level rig looks very uncomfortable.
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Lol looks like your dog was excited to see you lounging
Great detailed review mate. Helped me out a lot 👍
If I’m right you get stiffness kits for the pedalplate and wheelbaseplate for free if you order it now
Do you think this would make it a better product?
Thank you for posting the actual width of this unit assembled. On the NLR website they list the width at 24”, which means it wouldn’t fit with their own branded freestanding Monitor Stand which has an inner leg opening of 23”. Your video confirms the f-gt is 21” and will with the monitor stand.
Great review of the product, but I wouldn’t count the fact that it sits so low on the ground as a con, I mean real f1 cars actually sit lower if you take away the chasis, it’s almost like the drivers are lying in a jacuzzi or bathtub. But there’s the comfort given that their chairs are custom made for their bodies. However it’s not all that padded though.
Great review, I just bought it. Your voice is epic. Keep it up
I think so too 🤝
Hi, thanks for the review! I have the playseat as we speak but it squeaks a lot and it’s getting annoying. So my question would be does it squeaks? (Spring noise in the seat I guess)
I gotta know where you got those gulf shoes those are sweet
Great review, thanks a ton!
For the price, I will always recommend the Simetik K2. Now, about this rig, hows the seat? It doesnt look that good/durable at all, like it wouldnt last more than a year before it starts to fall apart.
I would not agree about the seat. I currently have a traditional fabric race seat on my Bob Earl Mark 2 rig. I can confirm the fabric starts to tear after a while. I've seen this seat in person, and believe it should last a long time.
K2 all the way. Also because you can replace the seat very easily and cheap.
Seat looks the same build quality as the previous f1gt which injave had for 2 years and still like new. .thats with at least 3 hours a day use
Problem for me is most of the higher end rigs like the simtek, simlabs etc etc... is they have to ship from the other side of the Atlantic assuming they even offer that. To ship a lot of them doubles the original price
Again, said this on two other comments but the K2 with everything factored in ends up double the price of the FGT, also with the extra hassle of having to find a seperate seat. The K2 can't be compared to the FGT as they are actually very different price points. €275 looks very attractive sure, add VAT, the shifter mount and shipping (UK)... €450 is more like it and that's before you even think about the seat! Looking at closer to £600 or euros with everything you get straight out of the box with the FGT that is £350 here in the UK.
Great review!!
Great review man very complete , thanks!
Hey Shaun, great review. I'm currently considering getting this rig. I'm 6'6 and was concerned about the fit. However, I think that's no longer a concern. I do have one question for you. What monitor mount are you using? I'm thinking of doing an ultrawide monitor. I have a 34' ultrawide monitor now however I would like to do a 49' monitor instead.
Thank you for your time and keep those great reviews coming! 👍
Did you buy it in the end? I'm 6ft6 too and 19stone so dont want to regret getting it if I'm too big... Its a toss up between this and the GT Omega Titan..
Are you able to have both the shifter and the handbrake on the shifter plate? Do they both fit?
I got it and I am extremely happy with it. However, I am trying to find a solution for the pedal plate flexing. It feels like it’s eating away the holes used to adjust the angle.
I've seen this one in an online store and I want to start simracing, would this be a good purchase?
It is a decent starter rig if you want to test the waters and see if you like simracing
Thank´s for this review I have decided to buy one of those! Cheers
I'd honestly say, don't do it, flimsy, poorly made, shocking customer support. I sold mine after 2 months, at a loss. Buy something made of 80/40
ThX for this review Sean but I’m still waiting on the RSeat triple monitor stand and I hope you show how close I can put the triple monitor stand to the wheel
It is nice your video, thank you for all the information.
How high is your screen.
In position F1 what is the height of your head to fix the screen;
The FGT will be in my office and I am working and playing with the same screen so I need to know if I can have the F GT and not have to cringe too much.
I am around 80cm-85cm
Thank you
Phenomenal review. Subbed.
Question... does the pedal plate swing up to 90 degrees? Want to place my t3pa pedals inverted.
Thanks
my F-GT shows up in a couple days i currently have my monitor mounted on the wall for a rig that i used my computer chair with, so fairly up right. Im trying to find online but not having luck (probably because it depends on alot of things) but what is the height of your monitors? like to the center of them. My the center of my 42 inch monitor is about 43 inches off the floor. IM thinking that might be too high
Do you know the measurement between the front of the rig to the top of the pedal deck is? I wanna make sure it sits under my desk properly
im having issues with my knees banging on the table, only just got it with my CLS DD and cant eve race. either the wheel is too high up at face level... or its too low and im banging my knees... or, the pedals are too far away.... cant find a medium...
how the heck does yours move like that with the sliders? i use the lever thing in front of the chair and kinda twist it and the chair just doesn't move.
Great review mate i'm thinking of buying this but there's a little problem for me, I'm 18 and 6ft7, still growing, will this rig be suitable for me? Thanks
Bob Bristow RC Watch the complete review ;)
My dog would appreciate this rig :D
18:04 lol love it
Good review very informative. Thank you.
Awesome review! Great content.
Isn't the Obutto Ozone around the same price if not a little cheaper and comes with a keyboard / mouse tray and shifter mount.
You get buttfucked on shipping that thing tho. This one gets free shipping from amazon
@@ChrisPBacon9 At least for me, the Obutto is almost $100 more. Arguably worth it but it depends on how much $100 is for you although it's very frustrating that shipping is almost 25% of the cost
I just can't assemble the seat angle adjusters. Any help please. Thanks
Great review. You may have just sold another F-GT rig. :)
Im itching to buy it as well. Not too fond of the pedal flex but its such a great price point.
For formula style you would need a formula style wheel ;)
I just bought this rig for a flight Sim rig.
How much space is really needed? It says 1.4m in length With gt Position and 1.7m in formula Position
Would love to know if thats true as some Videos state u need around 2 Meter of space
The dog in the video explains why the dirty socks
Thanks for this review Shaun, but I do have a question about this kind of rig.
I weigh a little less than 200 pounds and I do have a bad back with 2 Herniated disc in my lower back. My current rig is the Obutto oZone Gaming Cockpit and I have noticed that I can't sit in my rig for any length of time and I haven't been able to do any of my league racing or doing iRacing special event racing. So would you recommend this rig for someone like myself who wants to get back into racing but is nervous about spending $500 for a rig?
This seat is awful for someone who had back problems my f1gt gave me back problems.
I just got a obutto revolution cockpit and put an aftermarket seat on it makes a whole world of difference
I would not recommend this rig for you! I have it and i like it, but if you have back problems i don't think you will be good with this rig!
@@gozz9999 what kind of aftermarket seat did you get for your rig?
I have 3 fused vertebrae. I like the Formula style seating for that reason. The more upright position of other seats makes my back worse, but I absolutely need to use lumbar support to keep the pain away.
I don’t like that you have to hold your head up… no head support?
good review thank you
I’ve been meaning to ask, what’s that H-Pattern shifter you use in this video with your DD setup? Looks nice and compact!
It's an SHH shifter
Nice shoes 👌. Can it handle DD ?
Are there castors for the chair in the package?
Solid beard Shaun. 👌🏻
what about back support for those that have a glass back?
I use mine for flight simming
Does it also fit fanatec podium? Dd1 wheelbase