Trak Racer TR8 VS Next Level Racing GT-Track | Which is the Best Non-Profile Sim Racing Cockpit?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ธ.ค. 2021
- The Trak Racer TR8 and Next Level Racing GT-Track both come in at under $1000 and are targeted at the high-end, "serious" sim racer. That being said, which one is actually better? Today, I'll be telling you just that.
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My review on the GT-Track: • Next Level Racing GT-T...
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I'm just getting into sim racing, but I'm thinking about getting that GTTRACK and this review was really helpful.
How has this video not got more likes? This is the kind of stuff newbies need getting into moderate level gear.
Glad you think so :)
Can't disagree with your conclusion. I pondered that same choice and liked the TR8 style, but ultimately went with the GT Track because of cost (free shipping), greater mobility, and smaller footprint. Additionally I've been able to 3d print holders for my drink and various remote controls. Now I've draped it in garland and Christmas lights to look like a sleigh.
I need to see a photo 😳😂
@@OCRacing I emailed you a couple pics
@@OCRacing A couple of my printed holders have been temporarily removed for in-law review next week.
Got the stls?
@@liamspelman6316 Yes
Mate i have been watching you since 5k and you have come a long way congrats on 22k but you deserve way more with the quality of your vids.(sorry for my english if there were some proplems)
Thanks so much ☺️ happy holidays :)
Good content as always!
Hopefully you'll get 25k subs by the end of the year :D
That’ll be a bit of a stretch 😅 I’ll try though!
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Keep this up and ull hit 100k by the end of 2022💪
This dudes a legend.
Great vid as usual.
You’re too kind
I want any of them lol good vid oc!
Still waiting for the day you join team NASA
Ok
lol exactly the video I needed the two rigs I’m looking at rn
Hi bro, like your content. Love from India
Thanks so much, Sanskar :)
The highlight of my saturday.
I’m going to cry 🥲
I also like watching content on things I won’t have, for a very long time at least.
OC you might have to send some of those seats and wheels to my place... you are running out of room lol :D
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Nice video!
Glad you think so 🤠
Hi here is a video idea
If you ever get your hands on a Evo gt1 by simlab can you do a comparison between a high end non profile rig and a lower end aluminium profile rig
As always a great vid
Its so worth it save up, no reason to buy a non profile rig
@@KuSQ3N I'm not in the market just interested
Nice comparison. I bought a GT Omega Titan cockpit but if the TR8 had been in stock and on sale in Oz I would have bought that instead. I liked the Trak Racer support arm you showed, I wonder if it'd fit my tubular cockpit frame (5 inches in diameter)?
What’re your thoughts on the GT-Omega?
@OC Racing the assembly was a bit tricky since it didn't come with instructions, but I looked on YT and found Karl Gosling's assembly and review which helped me out. The cockpit frame is perfect for my fanatec CSW 2.5; however, the foot plate does have a little bit of flex when I use my Fanatec V3 pedals with brake kit. The price for the cockpit was quite reasonable after discount codes so I'm pretty happy with it. The RS9 seat is pretty comfortable too.
You have to factor in shipping costs, which adds $200+ to the TR8.
That’s huge! Didn’t think of it. NLR comes with free shipping right?
@@OCRacing Yes free shipping on NLR but I think I got it through Amazon to get that. Still 3 weeks to get here, but free is rarely fast.
Yes, I need seatbelt cuz I launch into my monitor when I crash...maybe they need to add airbags in wheels ?
i have a f gt and i love it
Good to hear!
Yo! It would be great to know which set up has the smaller footprint. Thanks!
Good point, sorry for not mentioning that. They’re both similar, but I’m sure you can figure out the exact sizes of both of them on their respective websites.
how can you mount button boxes on the gt track? i have a 2.0 it’s similar but i want a button box i jus don’t see how i’d mount it
I can’t believe how expensive these things are. I don’t see the value in something that offers very little to no customization.
They’re certainly expensive… then again, this is an expensive hobby. By customization, do you mean compared to an aluminum extrusion rig?
Yes they're expensive considering they're just some steel and a seat. I raced on a $20 steel sawhorse for years. I have a GT Track now and I love it ... but I'm not $980 faster I promise you. Yeah I'm sure I'm faster now but I was pretty quick before, to be honest. Now it's more realistic and more fun, and the money is already spent but the fun is still here, so I'm not regretting anything. If you're handy you can certainly build something that's perfect for you at a much lower price. You can either spend time or money on it.
@@OCRacing Yeah. I sound like a broken record I know but I’m always taken back by how much these prefab chassis cost and how little room for growth there is for that kind money.
I can do so much stuff with my P1x and GT1 EVO and I don’t need to buy it from SimLab. I can bolt anything to it anywhere I want. I can completely reconfigure it to a full on Formula chassis. I’m just throwing stuff out there but you get it. Have you ever had one of these suckers?
@@smokingrubber If they are anything like real car seats then there your price.... Like real aftermarket car seats are easy $300-$2,000.... Abd youdr right the main thing's these have going for them is convenace and there are cheaper folddable seats sub $300 but are more like lawn chairs.
hey oc just asking is the thrustmaster ts PC PC only or can be used on playstation consoles also asking if moza items will be available on amazon
The TS-PC is only for the PC. However, the TS-XW (which is essentially the same thing) works with PC and Xbox
You should review the thrust master Ferrari tx 458 wheel for Xbox 360 I know it old but at the time it was a god wheel
I have already received that wheel 😅
I feel like the Trak Racer TR8 just looks better and more reliable in my oppinion
Not sure what you mean by reliable although it certainly looks better.
@@OCRacing what I am saying is that it looks like it will last longer
The question for me is why choose a rig like the TR8 or GT-T when I can have a complete alu rig for less money with endless customization options and stiffness more you need
It’s a lot easier to move either of these.
I find your pricing for the tr8 is a little off.. cheapest I could find without any addons, just seat and rig is around 1040 without taxes and or roughly 130$ shipping.. makes quite the difference after adding up…
These rigs will take the average person 3+ hours before everything is done. Let be realistic for a 1 person install. I installed a similar rig and finished installing my gear and drilling som holes in 5-6 hours before racing...I took my time and you should NEVER rush things!
Does the track racer harness work with gt omega rigs?
Not 100% sure… perhaps you can reach out to them and inquire.
Which one would be the better choice for vr racing?
I’m not sure why one would be better than the other in that sense
What is the padding like on the trak racer seat
It’s decent. Perhaps a little more padding would be better but it’s ok as it is.
How you not gonna touch on which seat is more comfortable...?
1:17 😉
Granted, I should have gone a little more in detail.
Does the tr8 monitor stand rotate like it looks like it does?
Yup
hello, I am writing from Azerbaijan, how can we keep in touch with you, can you send to Azerbaijan? what is the price?
It’s a review. Don’t lie.😂
Hi just ordered the gt track + the gt dd pro bundle from fanatec is it a good business ? Will I regret it ?
How is it? 😁
Its been a year, hows your setup holding up?
Which best for DD wheel?
Both will handle it just fine. I wouldn't say one is better than the other in that regard.
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Can you talk about f-gt copit
I’ll see what I can do 🤝
Can you use vr win a Xbox to play forza
Forza isn’t compatible with VR unfortunately
Why haven't anyone commented yet
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👍🏻 don't worry mate!
the GT track i dont think can support above 10-15nm im using their wheelstand which is the GT track minus the £500 chair. i find that the GT CSL DD pro has too much movement on the base. I do not know how they can justify £500 for a fucking seat. every other brand is like £250-£350 and they are all better seats than that. Its why im returning my track racer stand. as the stand struggles with 8nm and has too much movement for me. Im returning it and buying a Track Racer TR160. if i spend £500 on the GT track seat well i'd be wasting my money as i gotta upgrade the rig in the future. makes no sense. for almost £700 for the full cockpit cant handle 15+nm an overpriced chair. totally not worth it imo
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Hey, how are you?
I think these seats are very expensive
They’re certainly not for everyone :(
Why do you need a harness lololol! It’s a video game.
IMO, I would skip anything Next Level Racing, GT Omega, or Trak Racer. These companies are all about marketing and have inferior products to others out there. Had a Next Level F-GT and was very disappointed in it for the price I paid, had a lot of flex and the seat was trash. My picks would be Sim Lab (GT1 Evo or P1X) if you're in Europe, or Advanced SimRacing (ASR 3/4/6) if you're in North America. I ended up with an ASR4 and am completely satisfied. Aluminum profile is the best option, it has no flex and gives you almost unlimited adjustment. I don't think it's even worth considering these non-profile cockpits at all. They have flex and mounting options for accessories are severely limited.
Another mistake people make is getting one of the reclining seats from Next Level/GT Omega/Trak Racer just like the one on the GTTrack in the video. These are just rebranded versions of the same crappy Alibaba "gaming chair" with a mount on the bottom. You don't want these because they have flex in the seat reclining adjustment. They also have very low quality fake leather and foam. A fiberglass bucket seat is the only way to go in my opinion, especially if you have a stiff brake pedal. The trak racer ones are decent for the price, but I would go with a real one made for cars as it will have thicker fiberglass. Cheapest is NRG, best for wider waists is cobra/corbeau, best for comfort and overall quality is Sparco, OMP, or Recaro.
Totally serious cuestion, why would anyone want to strap themselves to a sim racing rig??? I mean, I get the inmersion aspect and stuff but it just seems so overpriced, like 80usd for a harness????? I think it is easier (and cheaper) to go to a scrapyard and buy some car seat belts hahahaha. I dont mean to offend anyone, you do whatever you want with your money, its just that I cant see the point of the 80usd harness; if it was 15usd ok, but paying so much for "fake" seat belts...
So, in terms of using a racing harness when sim racing, it's unnecessary 99% of the time. However, here are a few reasons as to why I like having one:
1 - It makes the seat look cooler.
2 - "slight" immersion....
3 - If I ever want to add a motion platform system, a racing harness will keep me in place instead of moving around the seat.
4 - virginity protection
In terms of the $80 price tag of the Trak Racer seat belt, it's certainly asking for A LOT. However, it doesn't feel or look like a "fake" seat belt in any way - it really feels like they ripped it out of a real track car. $80 is still a lot, and I wouldn't pay that much for a sim racing seat belt, it does feel a whole lot more expensive than $15 though....
In essence, the whole idea of having a racing harness for your sim rig really just comes down to personal preference and investment. For some people, sim racing is their prized possession and ultimate hobby, thus investing money into a racing harness gives them satisfaction and joy. For others, sim racing is less serious and a whole lot more casual, in that sense, a seat belt makes no sense and might even seem silly.
@@OCRacing thanks for the response, really apreciate it! As you said, we spend on our hobbies as much as we want or can afford, also I didnt think of the motion sim part. It just shocked me how expensive the harness was for something almost purely cosmetical. Keep making great content, it is partly your fault I finally decided to buy my first wheel and pedals this christmas hahahahahaha
@@IvanVT27 let me know what wheel you went with!
@@OCRacing I was looking at a Logitech g29, since i didnt want to break the bank and I only play some PCars2 and Forza Horizon, but I found a "good as new" G923(a friend bought it, took it out of the box, played two or three times and left it gathering dust on a shelf) for 210€ (240 dollars or so I think), given the price I decided to practically take it out of his hands and use till I saved up for something better hahahaha.
Damm I'm second
Not good enough 🙄😤