The Next Level Racing® GTElite Ford GT Edition Cockpit. an official Ford Licensed product brings rigidity and stability into a new price point making it the best mid-range aluminium profile cockpit on the market. Premium blue anodization finish, laser etched Ford Oval logo, Ford GT Logo, and the laser etched iconic Ford GT stripes, the GTElite Ford GT Cockpit completes the Ford brand experience for the user. With attention to detail and engineering as seen on our Elite series, the GTElite Ford Edition compared to mid-range cockpits in its class is more rigid, easier to assemble, provides more inclusions, while providing a higher quality finish.
While constructed to suit the mid-range category with a “4080” profile, through cutting edge engineering and manufacturing, combined with unique components, fixtures, and reinforcements, the GTElite Ford Edition is the most rigid mid-range cockpit. Through this innovative process, the GTElite Ford GT Edition in some cases is stronger than conventional “16040” cockpits seen on the market. With an extensive ecosystem in mind, the GTElite is upgradable to be compatible with Next Level Racing® Motion Products and has the ability to be transformed into a multi-position cockpit solution with the ready set kits*.
BUILT TO BE STRONG
Conventional corner brackets are things of the past. The GTELite Ford GT Edition Cockpit utilizes an 8mm thick Carbon Steel Reinforced Upright Direct Mounting plates, allowing the GTElite Ford GT Edition Cockpit to have a stronger reinforcement and connection between the vertical uprights and the base of the chassis. To eliminate any movement and increase the clamping force between the components, custom-engineered full channel width spring ball T-slot nuts are used throughout the build + through bolts for 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 reinforcement between the structural parts of the cockpit. The strength continues with precision machined holes to bolt the base of the profile directly for a more rigid foundation.
THE COMPLETE FORD EXPERIENCE
The GTElite Ford GT Edition cockpits enable the Ford community to interact with a brand they love and engage with the growing community of sim racing. The cockpit is finished in blue anodization to represent the iconic colors of Ford. Providing a brand experience unlike before, the GTElite Ford GT Edition cockpit includes a laser-etched Ford and GT logo. The iconic GT Stripes are laser etched at the base of the cockpit for a premium finish. Users can complete their brand experience by adding the Next Level Racing® ES1 Ford GT Seat*. The ES1 Ford GT Edition Seat combines the GT experience with an embossed GT logo on the headrest to finish the look of the cockpit. The seat comes with Blue Team Fordzilla seatbelts, GT branded, and Team Fordzilla Floor Mat.
*Next Level Racing ES1 Seat Ford GT Edition sold separately (ES1 Seat Ford GT Edition comes with Fordzilla branded Seatbelts and GT Branded Floor Mat)
TAKE CONTROL UNDER INTENSE RACING
High-end features like strong wheel and pedal base like never seen before now available at a mid-range price point. Precisely designed multi-folded wheel, pedal, and shifter plates combined with thick carbon steel removes deflection and flex to provide a stronger and more rigid platform for users to attach their highest performing electronics. The strength can be seen in the FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Tests comparing the innovative GTElite plate designs to other flat steel or aluminium designs seen in conventional cockpits on the market.
- Wheel Deck –equivalent to 14.3mm steel or 20.85mm aluminium
- Pedal Deck – equivalent to 10.84mm steel or 15.83mm aluminium
- Shifter Plate – equivalent to 18.51 steel or 29.18mm aluminium
ALL THE EXTRAS INCLUDED
- Equipping the user with all the gear needed for the most authentic sim racing experience
- Premium anodizing quality and finish aluminium profile with custom NLR end caps
- Laser-etched logos and line markings for easier and quicker adjustments
- Gear shifter and handbrake support plate
- ButtKicker Gamer 2 Adaptor
- Flex free seat slider system
- Pedal slider system for quicker distance adjustments, with easy alignment laser line guides
- 4mm flex-free carbon steel seat brackets with 55 adjustment combinations
- Next Level Racing® Custom Feet with height-adjustable shock-absorption feet
- 6 x Next Level Racing® Custom Cable Clips holding up to 4 larger cables or 8 smaller gauged cables
- Next Level Racing® Tool Kit Holder to have your tools for adjustment connected to the cockpit for when needed as well as a magnetic spirit level for precision
- Taller aluminium profile for wheel mount uprights allowing more leg clearance for a wider range of users and driving positions
- Larger wheel deck allowing attachment of accessories and peripherals
EASE OF ASSEMBLY
By designing custom components and using advanced manufacturing processes with precision machined holes in the aluminium profile, it allows for easier assembly and a more rigid connection as the profile bolts together. The improved design means that the hassles of aligning fiddly corner brackets are a thing of the past. Combining the ease of assembly with the laser-etched line markings on the GTElite Ford GT Edition Cockpit’s profile helps you to get racing quicker than any other aluminium cockpit before. Each piece is individually placed in our custom foam packaging to ensure the safety of the product while in transport, providing a seamless user experience from the time the packaging is opened, completing the Elite experience.
Box Contents
- Next Level Racing® GTElite Ford GT 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
- Digital assembly instructions and assembly videos available here: http://bit.ly/nlr-instructions
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: 127cm (L) X 40.5cm (W) X 25cm (H)/ 50 inches(L) x 15.9 inches (W) x 9.8 inches(H)
- Product Weight: 34.5kg or 76 lbs
- Boxed Weight – 35.8 kg or 78.9 lbs
COMPATIBLE NLR PRODUCTS
- Next Level Racing® Elite ES1 Seat Ford GT Edition
- Next Level Racing® Elite Freestanding Monitor Stands
- Next Level Racing Elite Direct Monitor Mount– Black Edition
- Next Level Racing ERS1 Elite Reclining Seat
- Next Level Racing ES1 Seat
- Next Level Racing Floor Mat
- Next Level Racing Motion Plus platform
- Next Level Racing Motion Platform V3 (Requires Next Level Racing Elite Motion Adaptor Upgrade Kit)
- Next Level Racing Traction Plus platforms (Requires Next Level Racing Elite Motion Adaptor Upgrade Kit)
- Next Level Racing Elite Motion Adaptor Upgrade Kit
- Next Level Racing Elite Keyboard and Mouse Tray- Black Edition
- Next Level Racing Elite Tablet/Button Box Mount Add-On
- Next Level Racing Elite Formula and Hybrid Pedal Upgrade Kit