Product Overview
Build your own Elite Journey with the best-value aluminum profile cockpit, the Next Level Racing GTELite Front & Side Mount Edition. Specifically, the GTElite cockpit’s patent-pending design brings unparalleled rigidity and stability. This innovation sets a new price point, consequently making it the best mid-range aluminum profile cockpit on the market. With attention to detail and engineering as seen on our Elite series, the GTElite compared to mid-range cockpits in its class is more rigid, easier to assemble, and provides more inclusions, while providing a higher quality finish.
While constructed to suit the mid-range category with a “4080” profile, through advanced engineering and manufacturing, combined with unique components, fixtures, and reinforcements, the GTElite is the most rigid mid-range cockpit. Through this innovative process, the GTElite in some cases is stronger than the conventional “16040” racing cockpit seen on the market.
Particularly, with an extensive ecosystem in mind, the GTElite Lite is upgradable to be compatible with Next Level Racing® Motion Products and can be changed into a multi-position cockpit solution with the ready set kits*.
*Motion Adaptor Upgrade Kit and Formula Upgrade Kit are available individually.
Leading Features
- Conventional corner brackets are now things of the past. In contrast, the GTElite Cockpit utilizes an innovative approach with its 8mm thick Carbon Steel Reinforced Upright Direct Mounting plates. As a result, the GTElite boasts stronger support and connection between the vertical uprights and the base of the chassis. Furthermore, to eliminate any movement and increase the clamping force between the components, custom-engineered full channel width spring ball T-slot nuts are strategically used throughout the build. Additionally, through bolts are employed in areas that require higher clamp force and rigidity. The 8mm Carbon Steel Sandwich Plate also provides a connection between the vertical uprights and the pedal plate to lock in and increase the support between the structural parts of the cockpit. Similarly, the strength continues with precision machined holes to bolt the base of the profile directly for a more rigid foundation.
- Included in the GTElite Front & Side Mount Edition are Next Level Racing’s bespoke Direct Drive mounting solution. Additionally, machine-folded and precision laser-cut parts make the Next Level Racing GTElite Front & Side Mount Cockpit a premium aluminum option for racers. This is particularly important for those who demand the ultimate in adjustment and strength from their cockpit.
- Furthermore, the 8mm thick Carbon Steel Side Mounts offer 70 degrees of tilt (40 degrees down, 30 degrees upward). As a result, this feature gives drivers the option to fine-tune their Elite cockpit for the perfect driving position. Notably, the GTElite Front & Side Mount Edition also includes 6mm Carbon Steel (machine folded & laser cut) “WINGS” and the 6mm Front Mount Bracket Option.
- The strength of these components is evident in the FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Tests. Particularly, these tests compare the innovative GTElite plate designs to other flat steel or aluminum designs commonly found in conventional cockpits on the market.
- Pedal Deck – equivalent to 10.84mm steel or 15.83mm aluminum
- Shifter Plate – equivalent to 18.51 steel or 29.18mm aluminum
- Our custom Front & Side Mount works with the best Direct Drive wheelbase brands on the market, ensuring full compatibility with a wide range of systems.
- The innovative Next Level Racing® Seat Sliding System has been designed and engineered, specifically to address and eliminate the issue of flex found in conventional seat sliders used in simulators. Moreover, the NLR ratchets are provided to easily slide your seat back and forth. This feature facilitates finding the desired position for a flex-free racing experience.
- Additionally, the Next Level Racing® Seat Brackets are built from 4mm carbon steel. This construction provides the strength required for competitive racers. Furthermore, the new design offers a wide range of adjustments, supporting multiple seating positions with 55 adjustment combinations. Also, users have the option to use the included Universal seat brackets. As a result, these brackets provide height and angle adjustability for bottom-mounting seats, introducing a new range of adjustments for bottom-mounting seat users. This innovation allows for more fine-tuning, resulting in a more unique racing experience.
- Equally important, designing custom components and using advanced manufacturing processes, including precision machined holes in the aluminum profile, will facilitate easier assembly and a more rigid connection as the profile bolts together. As a result, the improved design significantly reduces the hassles of aligning fiddly corner brackets, effectively making them a thing of the past. Combining the ease of assembly with the laser-etched line on the GTElite profile helps you to get racing quicker than any other aluminum cockpit before. Each piece is individually placed in our custom foam packaging to ensure the safety of the product while in transport, providing a great user experience from the time the packaging is opened, completing the Elite experience.
- The Next Level Racing® GTElite offers many upgrade options within the Elite series to meet the user’s evolving racing needs. For instance, with the purchase of the Next Level Racing® GTElite Motion Adaptor Kit*, the GTElite becomes compatible with Next Level Racing’s existing and future motion products. Moreover, the GTElite can transform into a Formula or Hybrid racing position cockpit. That is possible through the addition of the Next Level Racing GTElite Formula and Hybrid Pedal Upgrade Kit and the Next Level Racing Universal Seat Brackets*.
Specifications
- Supported Height: 120 -210 cm or 4ft – 6ft 9 inches
- Supported Max Weight: 150 kg or 330 lbs
- Product Dimensions: (L) 148 cm x (W) 82.5 cm or (H) 86.5cm /(L) 58.3 inches x W 32.5 inches x H 34.1 inches)
- Box Dimensions: 128.5 cm (L) X 41cm (W) X 25.1cm (H)/ 50.6 inches(L) x 16.1 inches (W) x 9.9 inches(H)
- Product Weight: 37.2 kg or 82 lbs
- Boxed Weight – 40.1 kg or 88.4 lbs
- Part Number – NLR-E023
What’s In the Box
- Next Level Racing® GTElite Frame
- Seat brackets to install side mounting racing seat
- Gear shifter and hand brake support plate
- Next Level Racing® Tool Holder and Allen Keys, spirit level
- Next Level Racing® height adjustable shock absorption feet
- 8 x Next Level Racing® Cable Management Clips
- Buttkicker® Gamer 2 adaptor
- Bolts to hard mount your wheel, shifter, and pedals
- Next Level Racing® Custom End Caps
- Magnetic spirit level
- Colour instruction booklet for quick and easy assembly
Adjustability
Compatible Products
- Next Level Racing® ES1 Seat
- Next Level Racing® ERS1 Seat
- Next Level Racing® ERS2 Seat
- Next Level Racing® ERS3 Seats
- Next Level Racing® ERS4 Seats
- Next Level Racing® ERS5 Seats
- Next Level Racing® PRS1 Seat
- Next Level Racing® PRS2 Seat
- Next Level Racing® VR Headset Holder
- Next Level Racing® Lockable Castor Wheels
- Next Level Racing® Elite Keyboard and Mouse Tray - Black Edition
- Next Level Racing® Tablet and Button Box Holder
- Next Level Racing® Elite Formula and Hybrid Pedal Upgrade Kit
- Next Level Racing® Direct Mount Monitor Stand - Black Edition
- Next Level Racing Elite Free Standing Single Monitor Stand - Black Edition
- Next Level Racing Elite Free Standing Triple Monitor Stand - Black Edition
- Next Level Racing Elite Free Standing Quad Monitor Stand - Black Edition
- Next Level Racing® Motion Plus Platform
- Next Level Racing® Motion Platform V3**
- Next Level Racing® Traction Plus Platform**
- Next Level Racing® Elite Motion Adaptor Upgrade Kit (**Required for Motion V3 and Traction Plus compatibility)
Compatible Electronics
Wheelbases:
- Simucube 2 Pro
- Simucube 2 Sport
- Simucube 2 Ultimate
- Simagic Alpha / M10
- Simagic Alpha Evo / Evo Sport / Evo Pro **With Simagic MB-F Bracket**
- Mige 130 motors
- VRS DirectForce Pro
- Kollmorgen akm 52-53-54 (osw and leo bodnar simsteering systems)
Mounting Specifications:
Shifters and Handbrakes:
- Aiologs Sequential Shifter
- BJ Sim Handbrake 2.0
- BJ Sequential Shifter 3.0
- DSD Handbrake Type 3
- DSD Pro Sequential Shifter
- Fanatec Clubsport Shifter
- Fanatec Clubsport Handbrake
- Heusinkveld Sim Shifter
- Heusinkveld Handbrake
- Logitech Driving Force Shifter
- Oktane Handbrake
- PSL Sequential Shifter.V2
- Thrustmaster TSS Shifter
- Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake
- Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter
- Simworx Shifter
Mounting Diagram:
Pedals:
- Fanatec CSL Elite / CSL V3 Pedals & Inverted
- Fanatec ClubSport V3 Pedals
- MOZA CRP2 Pedals (may require extra M8 nuts for mounting)
- Heusinkveld Sprint Pedals (requires Sprint Pedal Baseplate)
- Heusinkveld Ultimate Pedals (requires Ultimate Pedal Baseplate)
- BJ Pedals (With Base Plate)
FAQs
Q: What wheel mounting type is this edition ideal for?
The Front & Side Mount Edition is designed specifically for front and side-mounted Direct Drive wheelbases. It includes a custom-machined mount ideal for high-performance systems like, Simucube 2 Pro/Ultimate, Simagic Alpha, and Mige or VRS-based motors. This version provides extra rigidity and fine-tuned adjustability for pro-level users.
Q: Which Direct Drive wheelbases are supported?
It supports most major Direct Drive brands using front or side mounting systems, including Fanatec, Simucube, Simagic, and VRS.
Q: What adjustability does the Direct Drive mount offer?
The DD mount offers 70 degrees of tilt (40° downward, 30° upward) and adjustable forward/backward positioning for ideal ergonomics.
Q: Is the cockpit compatible with motion platforms?
Yes, the GTElite Wheel Plate Edition is upgradable to be compatible with Next Level Racing® Motion Platform V3 and Traction Plus Platform through the addition of the Elite Motion Adaptor Upgrade Kit. Out of the box it is compatible with Next Level Racing Motion Plus Platform.
Instruction Guides and Videos
GTElite Front and Side Mount Edition Instruction Manual (PDF Version)
GTElite Front and Side Mount Edition Assembly Video (YouTube Video)
Purchase Links USA and UK