Next Level Racing F-GT Pro Grey Edition sim racing cockpit, steel, up to 150 kg

A wheel clamped to a desk moves under force feedback, and an office chair rolls back when you brake hard. A cockpit solves this: the wheel, pedals and seat are fixed to one rigid structure and always stay in the same place. F-GT Pro is exactly that kind of frame. It does not include a wheel base, wheel or pedals, which are chosen separately.

The full model name is F-GT Pro Formula and GT, referring to two driving positions. In the formula position you sit low with the feet raised, in the GT position you sit more upright as in a regular sports car. How the position is changed and which parts are involved is not described in the data, so read the assembly manual before you start.

The frame is steel and weighs 55 kg. For a cockpit that mass and rigid material are an advantage: a strong force feedback wheel base or a hard push on the brake pedal does not shift or flex the structure. On the other hand, 55 kg means the cockpit stays in one permanent spot, and it is sensible to have a helper for assembly.

The manufacturer lists an adjustable backrest, so the seating angle can be matched to the chosen driving position and your body. The maximum load is 150 kg, which leaves room for heavier drivers. The Grey Edition stands out from the usual black frames and suits a lighter room.

F-GT Pro suits a sim racer who wants to move on from a desk and an ordinary chair and mount the wheel, pedals and seat on one rigid steel frame. The name promises both formula and GT positions, and the 150 kg rating suits bigger drivers too. Keep in mind that the wheel base, wheel and pedals have to be sourced separately.