Next Level Racing F-GT Lite Formula and GT Foldable Simulator Cockpit (NLR-S015) , Wi-Fi

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The set-up is particularly effective if your system is based at a desk. Move your regular chair out of position, slide the front of the GT Lite under your desk and you can use it alongside your monitor and keyboard as normal. At times when you are dancing around the pedals, you’ll most likely be changing gear using an H-pattern shifter. This can be attached to the GT Lite’s shifter mount that—like the F-GT Lite—comes as standard.

As with the other mounting points on this rig, the shifter plate is pre-drilled to fit the most popular models. With my Thrustmaster TH8A mounted with four bolts, I found that there was minimal movement in the mount and I was able to confidently paddle through the gears without the shifter slipping. Final thoughtsBut in their pursuit of a more authentic simracing experience, many gamers discovered that trading gamepads for dedicated simracing hardware can bring practical difficulties. Wheels and pedals take up a lot of space, and integrating them with systems which might be used for other games and tasks isn’t easy. Thankfully, unlike with the F-GT Lite, there are no such problems when installing the shifter plate. This slots into one of the mounting points on either side of the seat and is secured in place with a single bolt. Foldability This is a really underserved part of the market, with many sim racers eager to take their hobby to the next level, but without much space to work with at home. At times when you are dancing around the pedals, you’ll most likely be changing gear using an H-pattern shifter. This can be attached to the F-GT Lite’s shifter mount that—unlike with the Playseat Challenge—comes as standard.

The only downside I can think of right now is that our shifter is on the right side, and the entry to the seat is also there, so we have to slip into the seat instead of opening the latch. We did this with the Logitech as well so not a big deal. Next Level’s GT LitePedal clusters present further challenges. Slam the brake too hard and the unit slips away under your feet while your car heads for the barrier. Alternatively, the unit stays where it is and you roll away from the controls, wishing your desk chair didn’t have wheels.

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Having built the rig you must then attach your choice of steering wheel and pedals (which are not included). Next Level say the GT Lite it is compatible with all major brands of wheel, including those which clamp to bases.