Next Level Racing F-GT Lite Detailed Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2020
- An in depth review of the Next Level Racing F-GT Lite.
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This and the Playseat Challenge is the gateway drug to the sim racing addiction!
I just bought this F-GT Lite and I was addicted beforehand, but truthfully, so much better than my old desk haha!
@Bru Rred It's not really about the padding when they have the design of a lawn chair. If your a large guy I'd go for the FGT over the playseat challenge due to how narrow the playseat is.
Guys what’s the difference between the FGT lite and FGT because Next level said the FGT is more rigid but the lite is way more expensive
@@yoshibald8958 the regular F-GT/GT is a solid rig and the lights are foldable.
Can the shifter mount be used to attach a thrustmaster sparco mod handbrake to it instead as I don't really use a shifter,currently using a paddle for handbrake 😑
Al of your reviews are on point! The fact that you added the video at the end to show how to fold it truly shows you care..earned yourself a subscriber. CHEERS!
Great review! You should be the go to reviewer for all sim racing/tech! The more companies realise how honest and comprehensive ( without being boring!) your reviews are and send you more gear the better! Great to see your channel growing Karl!
Thanks 👍
Karl, as usual, did an excellent review. Clear, synthetic, effective and useful. Thank you.
Cheers mate! :)
Never mind sim racing equipment, this is hands down one of the best product reviews period.
No one wants to watch someone just parroting stuff from the manual. This was perfect!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review. Love the extra time you put into it
Just got one of these last week and my first attempt at folding was about the same result. And I was even watching the video on how to do it.
Lol glad it wasn't just me!
Really great video Karl. The head to head will be really helpful as I'm looking for one or the other. Keep up the great content 👌
Found your channel when looking at buying some sim gear! Awesome reviews, just genuine content no overhyping BS like most you tubers these days haha! Definitely looking into getting one of these when my budget allows 👍
I appreciate that!
Great video, Karl. I bought mine around 3 months ago and I haven't regretted it - it's a great bit of kit and well worth the investment. Highly recommended
I agree just got mine and I love it!!
only just found your channel a few days ago the content is top notch - a great detailed review & based on this I have now ordered one so thank you :-)
Awesome, thank you!
Many thanks for the detailed video on the F-GT Cockpit Chair. You helped make my mind up and I have gone for the F-GT. Like other F-GT owners, we all have fun trying the Pit Stop Fold Away Challenge..........!! Thanks again, Great Videos .....Keep Them Coming.......Keep On Racing .............
Glad I could help!
Another Great review Karl! You continue to smash it out of the box and can’t wait to see this week’s comparison! Informative and extremely entertaining what more do you need! Cheers again
Much appreciated!
Great video Karl thank you, best of the 3 reviews I watched by far and the only.one that made it clear the shifter plate could be on either side, exactly what I was looking for, thanks!
Glad it helped
Brilliant video mate! Even though I've had this chair since last year (as soon as it came out) I watched your whole video, you did great 👍 To anyone reading this - this chair is brilliant! No problems with it apart from like Karl told you, a bit fiddly to get it back into the position you had it last but you soon pick it up. I love it.
Awesome, thank you!
nice detailed vid. was uncertain about this or playseat challenge, thanks to your vid im going with the playseat for sure 👍
Glad I could help
These are such great videos!! I just saw a video of Nico Rosberg demonstrating his Formula 1 driving position, and he literally is lying down like that!
It does what it says on the tin: DETAILED revie! Thanks Karl
Yes it does!
Thank you so much about your description. I am looking for a seat and when you said you needed something for your back, that answered my question about the lumber support.
Glad it was helpful!
Great review Karl! Helped me out alot. Thanks for mentioning about the bunny hop issue you incounter when in f1 position.
No worries!
Just copped this because of u subbed as well, one of the best reviewers out there so much info on ur channel
Thanks for the sub!
The F-GT can be a pain in the arse to set up each time. However if you grab yourself a paint marker and mark the joints prior to collapsing, you can achieve your previous setups every time. Mark one colour for F1 and another for GT and another for whatever you want etc etc. Also FYI the newer model does not have the mesh in the seat but only in the backrest.
I enjoyed your review mate, you went right into detail. Even mentioned some things I wouldn't have thought of. I've ended up just buying one using your Amazon link. Keep up the good work and good luck with your channel.
Appreciate that mate thank you! :)
Had mine a few weeks now and would agree with all that you have said, my steering wheel flopped as did the gear shifter when the clamps where undone to fold away but I do have a full size drift wheel attached so it would weigh a little more. Good review as a fellow owner I would fully agree with all that Karl said 👍
Thanks Lee.
Got mine today, your review convinced me to buy this one😎. Keep up the cool vids! I really like your style😎😎
Awesome! Thank you!
Dude your reviews are unreal! Thankyou for the effort and information you put into these things. Great work
I appreciate that!
Many thanks Karl for this review... I’ve got the playseat challenge but just ordered this one so thanks again
Is it an upgrade? Compared to play seat challenge how do you like it now? Tia
Yes it’s a big upgrade.. but remember it’s heavier and it don’t fold up as good as the challenge but other wise I loved it… I’m in a rig now so got rid but would still recommend
No beating around the bush. You're direct with very little fluff/useless information. I appreciate your videos and hope that you continue creating content.
I appreciate that mate.
Fantastic video. So well spoken, so thoughtful. Very comprehensive. Great video. I just bought one and feel great about the purchase after your video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Been eyeing one of these up after having a Playseat Challenge before, looks like the extra width over the Challenge will be ideal for me, as I always found it a bit tight. Great review as usual mate, keep up the good work!
Yeah definitely some more space in this one than the PSC :)
Getting mine Friday, thanks for reviewing!!!!
Enjoy mate!
All of your reviews are great! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Really helpful... getting one ahead of a potential second lockdown!! Cheers 👍🏻🏎
Liked the entire vid - the lack of fine tuning adjustability is an issue. Like Karl says and you could clearly see, in F1 position the back rest was too inclined or too upright. Needed a position in the middle of those, however with the large teeth in the adjustment that was impossible. A suggested tweak to Pagnian would be for the the interior cogs to have closer teeth to allow for finer tuning in adjustment
Good review Karl, I’m using one of those v-rocker fold ups. The quality on this is definitely a big step up from mine.
Totally agree
Great video I love how it folds down
You're awesome at these reviews. I love your videos 👍
I appreciate that!
thanks for these reviews, it really helps a noob like me to choose between playseat and this ;)
Glad to help!
Nice review mate. I just got one of these and its fantastic for my simming needs. Highly recommended. New sub too! 👍
Thanks mate!
Just bought one using your link, hopefully adds a couple more quid to the coffers. 👍
Hey Karl
I just wanted to say big thanks to what you do! You helped tremendously with your great review. Here in Saudi, sim racing hardware is next to nonexistent. Only one place sells a few rigs and getting any online is a seriously bad idea considering shipping alone costs double the product price. Eventually, I went with the F-GT Lite here and I couldn't be happier with this purchase. So again, thank you and I'll be looking into your shifter reviews soon!
Glad I could help mate!
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@@OP_Stark ماعندك غير جرير للاسف، اذا انت بالرياض، فيه نوع غالي شوي موجود بفرع بانوراما قبل اسبوعين شفته..شف الموديلات بالموقع ورح بانوراما مباشرة قد يكون افضلك ما اذكر طلعلي التوفر بالموقع
@@abdullahbasamh6210 كم ياخذ مساحة من أرضية الغرفة وهو غير مطوي؟ يعني كم طوله وعرضه
هذي الابعاد كاملة من موقعهم:
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GT Position: 175 X 75 X 127cm.
Formula Position: 164 X 75 X 94cm.
Folded: 75 X 40 X 87cm.
طبعا انت تضيف عليها ارتفاع الدركسون وهو راكب اذا بيكون الكرسي قدام مكتب مب شاشة كبيرة مثلا
Thanks for the review. I think you could get the seat move back a bit by moving both the back and the support one notch for the "F1 position". It would raise the chair a bit, but not too much (I think) and you would lean back more but hopefully not too much. Not sure it works, but could be worth a try for those open wheel sessions :)
It does. Seen it in another review.
Very helpful review. Thank you Karl 👍🏻
Great Review!
I sell my Playseat because its not that stable if you play Dirt Rallye and put extra weight on it like 2 Shifters. Feels like you are on a boat with big waves from side to side.
But the NLR F-GT Lite looks good. I was skeptical about the stability, but it looks fine.
Really helpful review which has helped me decide what to go for. Thanks.
Glad I could help!
Great review fella keep them vids coming 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Looks excellent mines coming tomorrow can't wait ....
Excellent!
You won't be able to fold it like on pic if you have same pedals as Karl and me that's why he had issues.
I just ordered mine and I was your 1000th like!😀
Nice!! :)
Nice, Thanks Bud.... Mines is ordered and should be here tomorrow.....💪👊
Enjoy it
I've got the GT Pro V2 from next level and it's great for the price.
I bought one a year ago and fair to say overall its great.
Given you did a 1hr review, i'm surprised you didnt test a race in the formula position. My biggest problem is the middle/pedals raising on breaking despite having the back bar down. Anyone have any ways to overcome this?!
I just got this thing after much research based on my available space, I will say that getting it back to the same folded shape every time is not exactly easy. Set up and take down are longer than I would like, but still completely acceptable.
I just got to the part where he found out you only want to have one axis loose at a time. Yup, and the shifter has to detach each time for storage unless you have a really weird shaped closet hole.
None of these are deterrants overall, just observations. It is exactly what I needed for the application. My only real complaint is how heavy the beast is, VERY STOUT. Built for all size of gamers, emphasis on wide n beefy. I am 5'11 and had to drill out holes on the pedal mounts to add a few inches, just the far sliding bracket only. My knees were knocking the wheel mount bar when stock using the pedals that come with the T-248 thrustmaster set.
Great review! I just wanted to point out that in the formula position you set the pedals a bit too high, which probably is why it felt shorter and didn’t look as good
It seems to have more neat features and adjustments than the playseat challenge but to me, it looks a lot more hassle to fold up and position which kind of defeats the purpose of having a foldable setup. Also, it's too big for my setup, it'll definitely block my projector 😄
Karl, as always a great video! Your insights and how you analyze things is always spot on and helpful!
Quick odd question about the cockpit... do you know average what is the eye height for someone from your height when in GT position? I am about the same height and my setup has a little quirk regarding the height due to the screen...
Bit odd, 2years later, did you do this? I'm now in the same position myself with screen height issue
Hey Karl, love this video! Would like to ask something, my apologies if you mentioned it in the video but it just flew by my head. Am sure quite a few of us may want to know as I believe there are many "desk racers" out there like myself. Of course a wheel stand is a great solution but having a dedicated racing cockpit that can be stored away also appeals to us.
I noticed that in the video the GT position can be set up to be fairly tall; but question is, if I were to place the F-GT Lite right in front of my computer desk(maybe adjust the monitor further up front and at it's lowest height setting), would it be still too low to have a comfortable experience? I believe a common table height we have here is about 73 or so centimeters( or 29 inches)
Monitor may be a little high but not much, the biggest problem is how far away you will be, unless your monitor is huge everything will look tiny and in the distance! lol
Very detailed review, Karl, imbued with your unique sense of humour ;-) Great work, matey!
Glad you enjoyed it mate! lol
Very informative buddy cheers 1 question though? Does the wheel plate have very much play from front to back up & down adjustment? I'm 5ft 6 I'm quite small but looks very short on the arms even fora midget like me? I know you said your 5ft 11in was the wheel distance a natural distance or am I correct in thinking its quite short from your shoulder to the wheel may just be the camera angle? I really like this little rig but need 1 that doesn't require too much bodging to make it comfortable lmao, great video yet again Karl I'm actually starting to take your advice over the likes of boosted media & chris haye they are absolutely great if your a pc guru but you seem to be able to keep things qs simple as possible or at least you can explain easily without too much detail so keep it up bro, you have covered everything else I was wondering other than my question
Love the vid. Keep up the work👏👏👏
Appreciate it!
Awesome review! Would you be able to take measurement of how high the seat is from the ground when it is in the GT position?
I am currently watching the video so I am sorry if you already did this and they are further into it.
May I suggest where you say the pedals could be too close for taller people, if you extend the front chair leg (by pushing in the silver buttons shown at 29.13) then angle the front leg away from you more that will keep the front of the chair the same height but push the pedals away.
Also when folding up if you move the pedals down away from the cross bar, left all the adjusters loose then used the Velcro strap that would make it more compact.
Good vid by the way, thanks.
I'm 6'4, would I be able to use this chair on the gt position you think?
@@m.m.6615 I'm only 6' and I have all the adjustments to their max , but I still feel like it would work, but may feel a bit cramped in the leg room. The chair however is enormous and would hold nearly anyone.
@@fenstmaker_sim_racing8831 thanks but I got the TX and went with the Wheel Stand Pro
Thanks for the review. I'd imagine if you slackened the pedal slider and pushed the pedals closer to the chair it might fold up into a tighter package?
It might do a little mate yes.
Good stuff! One thing I'm wondering and maybe you can help me out, is there a way to use the pedal deck and shifter mount from this one onto a playseat challenge? I like the fact that you can screw the pedals in (like you've mentioned) and also curious about the shifter mount. Not to mention, being able to get those separately is a different question altogether.
Pedal deck yes shifter mount no.
Great video karl. Looks like I'm gonna have to pick one of these up. Unlike the playseat challenge it looks like you could attach a buttkicker to the bar at the bottom of your back.
You could mate yes!
You can also do this with playseat. I have done so 🤨🤔
Thanks Karl. Question: if you would be looking purely at rigidity, could you tell a difference between fgt lite and gt lite? I wonder what effect the adjustable levers have on the rigidity overall when in gt mode. Keep up the good work.
None that I noticed in use mate.
Found your channel today, have to say I love the reviews!
I do have 1 question though... Would you say it is acceptable to put any sort of direct drive wheel on a foldable cockpit? I have my head set on the fanatec dd entry level wheel base and have very limited space so a foldable is kind of a must for me. Would it be possible to see a review of a DD hub on this seat?
I don't have this cockpit anymore but if you look in my video's (or search) I test the CSL DD on the Playseat Challenge which is basically identical to this from a rigidity point of view.
Thank you for reviewing this! I’m getting the shifter soon and I want it to be on the left side, is there any problems when you shift? Like, the strap is in the way, the wheel stabilizing bar thing is in the way? Any problems or is it all good?
No all fine when I use it mate.
Sold!! Thanks mate, good vid
No problem 👍
Awesome review. Transparent and well done. Did you ever find a 'better' seat-back position than what you had here, in the Formula-position? Thanks again!
I didn't mate no.
Great review Karl. Out of the F-GT Lite, GT Lite and playseat Challenge which one do you sit in a more upright position.
Both adjustable, but probably the NLR offerings.
Hey Karl, great vid, very comprehensive! I chose the Playseat Challenge instead of this as I was concerned, as the seat stretched over time, that you would be end up resting on those cross bars. Your thoughts?
If the material does stretch then yes you will for sure.
Hi.
I purchased one of these with a Logitec g920 for the Xbox but struggling to get used to it. Is there a good place to look so I can learn how to change the settings for forza horizon 4 and forza 7?
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According to the manual and the official video of them folding it up. The strap is actually for when the seat is positioned in GT mode and not for storage.
Thats very expensive for what it is (£700), for £20 LESS you can buy a GT Omega Prime with RS6 seat and that's a full size aluminium profile cockpit... in fact even cheaper if you use my discount link.
Good video!
Thanks for making.
Glad you liked it!
Know this is an old video but I have a playseat challenge ATM and wondered if this was much of an upgrade,could the shifter mount be used for a thrustmaster handbrake instead?
There's no much in it really, this is just bigger.
Great video! Just an FYI, your link to the Amazon US store page isn't working.
Ah thanks, I'l check it out!
my G29 clamps don't clamp down on the wheel base plate, so I resorted to using a 3/4" (18mm) piece of plywood. Any suggestions on why they won't clamp all the way?
If you’re trying to physically clamp the wheel to the baseplate (not use the mounting screws or doing both) the base plate has to be adjusted so it’s as close to you as possible when you’re sitting in the chair.
Awesome review! 🤘
Thanks!
Excellent video! Thanks 👍👍
Glad you liked it!
What if in the Formula position you keep the seat back one click but lift the back leg steeper by one click? That looks like it would have the seat at the right angle perhaps
Maybe mate.
Hehehe, hard to tell, but you look like a pretty big guy. But that thing look like a throne whith you in it lol!💪😁👌
Really adjustable, and I like that they added a shifter mount!👍
Do you know what size the screws are for the assembly? I just bought one on eBay and don’t think I have all of the screws and wanted to go to the hardware store. FYI I’m pretty sure I have all the screws for mountain wheel/pedals.
Maybe if you slide the pedals down a bit, the foot-rest will fold in tighter?
Very informative thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks again Karl! From both your videos I would say the Playseat wins in compactness which is why you would want one of these. Would the F-GT lite's seemingly better rigidity and mounting for the pedals have it ahead? I think I have the Playseat ahead overall by a hair.
Take a look at my back to back comparison video mate :)
Hahaha my bad, I've actually already watched it but for some reason I thought that was a comparison with FGT not the FGT Lite.
This will be my next upgrade 💚🤍🧡
I would like to know what would be the seat height and total length, please?
Thanks!
Keep up the good work!
Looks ok i wouldn't swap it for my playseat challenge,way too much hassle getting that setup and putting it back away its so bulky folded aswell which isn't good
if I'm 6'3 245 Libs. Would a playseat challenge be way to snug? trying to decide between this and the playseat challenge. you're video comparing the two is amazing btw
Thanks mate!
You will definitely be snug in the Playseat... too snug? Hmm maybe.
Hi Karl,
Great review!
I've got a G29 + Playseat at the moment and I am planning to upgrade to Fanatec Load cell + F GT Lite. Would you say this seat has got enough rigidity to handle load cell braking without twisting / hopping?
The Playseat tends to do that on braking.
This doesn't lift like the PSC under hard braking.
@@KarlGosling Good to know. Thanks Karl, always looking out for a new video from yourself. Keep at it!
I'm also interested about it... I just got my new custom Fana set, and I'm interested, does the f-gt lite works fine with load cell pedales on formula position?
Hi will any pedals fit this cockpit? Im looking at getting one and im going to get the regular tmx with it. Which has a two pedal setup.
Yes mate should do.
This is a very cool idea I have both a solid rig and a playseat challenge and I would swap both for one of those
And in regards to the formula seating position you could maybe try adjusting those bars with the pins in to get that extra recline?
That would also take my feet further from the pedals but might work.
I'm a big boi, is there any width adjustment on the steering cage?
Hi I know that this video is quite old but there is stil hope that u'll answer. I've got wheel stand pro for g27 and POLONEZ CARO 'sport' seat. Is it good idea to swap to f-gt lite? It's not expensive so it woudlnt hurt my wallet but im afraid of quality. I've 120 kg weight.
Thanks for the no nonsense review.
No worries! :)
is there a way to get two shifter support plates?
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
one more question, i want to get the Fanatec Clubsport Shifter SQ v1.5, & i have the logitec g27 wheel, will the shifter work with that wheel? & will both of them fit this F-GT Lite?
Using a Fanatec USB adapter yes.
Both will fit the F-GT lite yes mate.
@@KarlGosling ok thanks!
got some issues with the bolts couldn’t add those to hold the wheelbase
I just found you channel awesome, do you think this can hold a CSL Elite and how much flex do you think it will have?
It sure can, yes there will be some flex.. but ultimately you only buy a fold-able cockpit because you have to, so it will be what it will be :)
@@KarlGosling awesome thanks for the answer, yea I don’t have space at my house for something bigger sadly.
Hi Karl, I know it’s an old vid, I’m 6’6 with relatively long legs, how would it fit, or would it be better to go for something else
I think you would be ok, this is quite a it bigger than the PSC for example.