ALL YOU REALLY NEED? - Next Level Racing GT Lite Pro Review

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The Next Level Racing GT Lite Pro Sim Racing Cockpit is an interesting choice for anyone looking to step up from a computer desk or couch without taking over the entire living room. This cockpit can be folded up quite easily to tuck it behind a couch or under a desk etc. but still claims to be rated for wheelbases with up to 13 Nm of peak torque.

So we set out to see if the NLR GT Lite Pro is a worthwhile upgrade path for Sim Racers with limited space, and if a lightweight and portable cockpit is able to make the most of your Direct Drive Wheelbase!

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Intro: 0:00
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Pricing: 2:05
Hardware Overview: 2:38
Driving Experience: 18:20
Conclusions: 23:47

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[makisupport]

I have this paired with my 8nm Fanatec GT DD Pro and this thing does everything I need it to do and with no noticeable wobble or twist. Love how light and foldable it is and very comfortable without breaking the bank or taking up a dedicated spot.

[jb-live]

Thanks for the review! I ended up trying it myself with a Logi pro and I must be honest, I didn't notice nearly as much wobble as you did, even with the left foot pedal strap removed (easier to get in that way). I also didn't have any issues mounting, with the mounting plate in the forward position. If the mounting issue you described is true, that'll probably be a huge deal breaker for people.

[Cereal_Killr]

I had the GT lite in the past. THIS IS A PEFRECTLY DONE UPGRADE! They added the straps from base to pedals and added a better seat. As someone who had the GT-lite this seat will be worth every penny! Unless you have room for a permanent rig setup this will be your go-to rig trust me!

[JavontaThomas]

I have this (this new model). the wobble is legitimately not an issue. You don't notice it when racing. Is it not as sturdy as an 8020 rig? yes. Is it still totally usable and better than a desk? 100% yes. its a compromise, but a pretty good one tbh.

[eriong.]

About the flex. I dont have space for a fixed rig, so I’m using a play seat challenge and 3 monitors that double as my normal everyday monitors (and of those 2 I already had and used anyway). 3x ultra wide actually. They are on my desk, the middle one on it’s own stand, while the side ones are mounted on arms. So whenever I want to race I fold the side ones in position, move my normal gaming chair out of the way and move the playseat challenge in. The playseat has at least as much flex as this one or maybe more, but only the forward movement of the wheelbase is distracting, however since I have a desk in front of me, I can push it up against it and the forward-backwards flex is gone. what remains is tactile feedback in the whole rig without having to use bass shakers 😊　crashes that cause sudden jerky movements in the wheel I can actually feel in my back just as if I was jerked around in the cockpit by G forces :D so it works out quite nicely, there are some upsides to a flexing rig besides the obvious downsides. of course it would be better to have a fixed rig, but this was a lot a cheaper, I still have more than 180 degrees horizontal fov and I only had to buy 1 more monitor with an arm and the playseat challenge and it barely takes up any space at all, so I’m quite happy with this setup after all. Really the only problem is my laziness as sometimes I just don’t feel like setting everything up for a quick race. 😅

[bmwberto]

I got one of these just to test the waters as I'm completely new to Sim racing. Sure it has it's compromises but did the job well enough to know that I'm ready to go down the rabbit hole. I did make a diy change that made a huge difference in the rigidity. I used a ratchet strap instead of the included Velcro one which allowed me to really torque down on the strap and tightened the whole setup up. I also measured from the front of the wheel Deck to to the floor and cut a 2x2 and placed it between my legs once I was seated and completely got rid of any flex as I found I would pull on the wheel versus push on it. Easy workaround to address the only issues I had or even read about. Like I said it wasn't a permanent solution but an affordable way to get into the hobby and is something I can give to my kids once I get a more permanent setup.

[Diegoxruiz]

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[chilledburrito]

"Brake with your thigh" has helped my consistency on my table setup LoL

[reviewforthetube]

Just so people know the wheeldeck has been updated mine does not flex much even when running at 12nm the screws tighten and now they have holes for fanatec gear and you dont even need to flil it upsideown. You dont need to drill out new holes. Buy direct from them and it comes with the new base with the cutouts.

Also weird je said in the video he coukdnt reallt feel it moving much whikr playing yet at the end acted like it he could yet he kept mentioning how good it was. So i think his mind was playing tricks on him. Ive never used a foldable cockpit this good before nothing competes with it.

The straps were a game changer. It will also now with the base plate handle 8nm no issues at all again my baseplate doesnt move even at 12nm. Ok well like the slightest but im not getting dampening and im really going at it. Again make sure to crank those screws and you are good to go!

Im also only using 2 screws to hold my 15nm base and it still doesnt move! I travel alot so I needed this cockpit. Its perfect. Home rig is def better but i eas surprised by how good my expecrience was. I use it mlre then my regular rig now and the ergonomics of the chair just fit me so well.

[gummbyandpokey]

These folding rigs are getting better and better. But I'm still happy with my setup which is their wheel stand and some locking casters for my office chair. I notice the wheel flex a lot more than a chair moving left or right.

[dragonknight]

I have the original Lite....I got it for my old Thrustmaster T-300 wheelbase. It works ok, but it's not perfect by any means. I just got a new CSL DD and switched over to a simpler but much more rigid steel framed wheelbase with an add on seat adapter. This setup was much cheaper than the Lite (only $150US) and it allowed me to use my existing gaming chair easily by simply dropping one or two of the wheels into an adjustable steel box which stops your chair from moving forward or back, a really nice setup IMHO. Combined with the stiff steel stand it's nearly three times as rigid as the Lite overall. The CSL DD doesn't move much if at all using it (it's the 8Nm version, btw). At the end of the day the wheel box folds up to allow for the whole setup to take up only around 3 more inches total floor space over the Lite.

This was just an example of the choices you get now, you don't need to get all funky with a fully foldable unit like these anymore thanks to the seat box option now available that comes with quite a few different cheap steel wheelbases available on Amazon. For the record, the one I'm using is called the Marada Steering Wheel Stand with the seat adapter (there are a few options, just look for the one with the seat adapter). Why spend more than you need to? Great review as always Wil!

[winters-rp]

I went with their wheel stand 2.0 for a foldable option that is still sturdy as a tank. Paired with a secretlab chair its amazing

[speedfanatismo]

I’ve been at the new Indianapolis location and they have a lot of sim stuff! They even had Simucube Active Pedals! Really a great place for sim racers.

[robertcarr]

First 5s told me all i need to know :P, that thing moves waaaay too much

[krookedliptv]

I have the GT light non-pro version and it's pretty decent for what it is. I have attached an eBay handbrake, 6-speed h pattern and a micro keyboard being held by a car style tablet holder all on the right side. I built my own set of button boxes that I put on either side of the wheel. I bought a surround sound system and mounted it directly to the cockpit with the subwoofer underneath the seating area. If you're a taller 6 ft 1 it might be a little bit to small for you

[oortcloud]

Another great review, think I will pass on this one though, seemed to wobble like a blancmange! I do need something like though as I have to take my wheel down each time and put it away. I currently have a very old Wheel Stand Pro and its showing it's age with a CSL-DD 8nm and CS V3 pedals, although I think it has quite a bit less flex than this!
I've been looking at the Coffee Racer as it looks a lot more sturdy and folds away into a nice box which will please the wife! So I will be interested to hear what you think of it.

[RICHUNCLEPENNYBAGS]

Looks much more comfortable than the Play Seat Challenge.

[Steezy]

Very useful video thanks a lot. First time sim rig user here I just bought this with the fanatec csl dd 8nm and WRC wheel and normal cheap CSL pedals before even seeing this video so this will be extremely helpful for when i set it all up tomorrow. I didnt have a desk so chose this over buying a desk and office chair combo hopefully its good enough

[LuizCarmonaEditor]

Great vid as usual, can't wait for the Micro Center store to open up in Miami, that's such great news!

[tarushdei]

As someone with a GT-Lite and a Thrustmaster TMX hard-mounted to it (Ricmotec's got a great adapter plate), I have no idea how NLR thinks this can handle a DD base with 13 Nm.

It's a great product for entry level equipment (belt driven wheelbases in the 2-4 Nm range) but I can see it being any good for DD's over 5-6 Nm.