Grabbed the playseat version and threw it on my Gt1 evo just like you did. Using simhub and customized the levels on gear shifts 45%, abs 20%, kerbs 55%, bumps 10%, road surface 20%. I freaking believable how awesome it is. Thanks for video. No clipping at all.
Amazing how something so simple can add so much additional immersion, isn't it, Luke Braddford? As I sit here editing AutoAcademics' next real car review, I was fighting the want to get a quick sim race (or three?) in before bed. LOL Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Hey man, thanks so much for your vid on this rig! I'm looking to get pretty much the EXACT setup, only I'm using the CSL DD 8Nm. You still liking the GT1-EVO and NRG seat?
@@AutoAcademics Haha I hear ya man, the holidays are CRAZY! I still have my wheel clamped to my desk lol. I think having an actual rig would make it more enticing to play. Right now just playing Forza Motorsport mostly. Any games you recommend that work well with the wheel? Forza's career mode kinda sucks :/
Thank you for this video! Just ordered the Fanatec DD1 and could not decide between PX1, TR80 and TR160. Didn´t know about die DD mount option for the GT1 Evo until I saw your video and ordered it the same day! :-) Very excited to receive it within the next few days!
Awesome video, man! Thanks for keeping it real. I have mine on casters, too. Gotta keep the wife happy! The sticker thing cracked me up, because I say that all the time about cool stickers!
Was looking up NRG seats and this video popped up. This helped out a lot, thanks. I do have to say I love my Evo 1 rig. Going from something kinda flimsy to this is night and day. Well worth the money.
I was just looking at both this model and your older one, I have identical sim gear too. So I am glad to know the difference and your confirmation on how much flex that previous setup had. Looks solid! Currently running all of it clamped to my work desk and I want a definately want to have a devoted setup instead of dismantling it from my home office every morning.Thanks for the vid, especially all the stuff you had to go through to get it working. I just now realize that what I was looking at to buy does not come with a seat. So I'll have to do better planning, you saved me a lot of trouble.
Great setup. Glad you got the side mounts for the DD1. It’s really the only way to mount that wheel base. Waiting for sim stuff right sucks right now. The thing about Fanatec is if you live in the states the products ship from California. So things won’t take to long......as long as they have stock. SimLab had these issues before the pandemic hit. I think their growing too fast. As far as the amount of business they’ve been getting. They just exploded in last two years or so. They’ve made aluminum profile chassis affordable and good looking. It’s at the point now where it’s cheaper to get a GT1 EVO and source a seat then any prefab chassis like an Rseat, NLR or Playseat. The expandability of aluminum profile is endless. With a prefab rig it’s nothing but restrictions and compromises.
All great points, OhItsThat. And you're correct, I completely forgot that the Fanatec gear was sent from California, hence the quick turnaround. Sim Lab and the retailer that I bought my seat from could benefit from some adjustments in shipping, as the lead times are quite long. But in the end, both products are wonderful and I'm very happy I got them. I appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!
What caster wheels did you use? I just ordered my first profile rig and just like you I need to be able to move this thing around! Great video by the way, really enjoyed it all in 2023!
Thank you, believe the hype. I bought those wheels from Sim Lab. They're actually really good and they weren't too expensive, either. Don't remember the price, though. Thanks for watching!
Thank you. I don't have the link, but I bought them directly from Sim Lab when I bought my rig, so if they still sell them, you should be able to find them there. Sorry I couldn't help more, but thanks for watching!
Happy to hear that, Real Soulful Dude. I hope to post an update to share the additional components I've added soon, so keep an eye out for that as well. Good luck with yours and thanks for watching!
That's cool, Milton Hill. I'm happy you enjoyed it. You'll notice a HUGE improvement over your current rig. I sure did. Thanks for watching and hopefully you'll check out some more of our videos!
Great Video, it was a pleasure to watch it. Thanks for this. After a lot of thinking around you made me to finally buy this rig... 😅 Greatings from germany.
Happy to help, Rajko. I've been very happy with it and have even started adding to the rig, which is a nice feature of these 80/20 eigs. I'll eventually get a video out with the updates.😅 Enjoy your rig and thanks for watching!
I got them from Sim Lab. I knew I wanted the rig to be mobile so I ordered them when I ordered the rig. Their price was pretty reasonable and they work well. If course, if I ordered them separately, shipping may have been as much as the wheels so, if you're in the U.S., be sure to bundle the little stuff with the big stuff in your order. Thanks for watching!
Same story with my. I still have my old Playseat, just like yours and I am pretty sure that pole is attached to the seat with 4 bolts (if not 2) and I was planning to use that seat on my new aluminum profile rig, just like yours as well, but fortunately I found one with a seat already.
Yeah, I think it can possibly work with the Playseat seat, but a "real" seat works better. Plus, I was able to sell my entire Playseat which covered the cost of the NRG seat.👍🏾💪🏾 Good luck with your rig and thanks for watching, JuanosPLAY!
I'm happy you enjoyed it, Bill Gulker. Once time allows, I plan on adding some more videos to this series so keep an eye out for them. In the meantime, thanks for watching!
Thank you, Brandon Farkas, and congrats on the new rig. I got my castors from Sim Lab, but anything durable should work. I absolutely love them and I move my rig around quite often. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Where did you buy the side mounts for the rig? At Fanatec or Simlab? Nice setup! I ordered the exact same last week and now I am looking for a cockpit 😃
That was my original plan, FUELHEAD HD, but I didn't see how to make it work once I got the GT1 Evo. Some people say you can unbolt the center post from the seat (I believe there are 4 screws underneath), but by that time I had already ordered the NRG seat. If you happen to make it work, post back on here to share with us. I'd be curious to learn how it turned out. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
nice video man, did that long screw where you used to mount the butt kicker to the profile came with butt kicker? or what's the roughly length or ideal length of that screw should be so it doesnt have to be used with multiple washers lol
Thanks, 623baller. Yes, that screw came with the Playseat Buttkicker package. I'm not sure what length the screw is, but a few millimeters shorter would minimize the washers necessary. Buttkicker may post the specs on their site for reference. Hope this helps a bit and thanks for watching!
Good video. I’m in the process of building my gt1 evo right now. Man, if you think mounting a seat on a rig is a bitch you should try mounting one in a c7 Vette. Nightmare fuel. I absolutely hate mounting seats. But the end result is one of the most rewarding things
Any info on the degree angle of your pedal base? I own the sim-lab TR1 rig with the same pedal base (plus the same seat) and would love to set it similar to yours.
Hi, sonyx5332. Unfortunately, I do not. It was just based on some trial and error until it felt right. Play around with it and you should find your fit, though. Sorry I couldn't help more, but thanks for watching!
How vertical can you lift your rig on one end? I need to move through hallways so my idea is that I would lift the rig vertically to a degree on one side, to help pivot in the hallway and then I will wheel it like normal.
It's pretty heavy so I haven't tried to lift it like that. This is also why I got the casters so I can roll it around when I need to move it. Here's hoping you can figure something out, though. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Ive been waiting till I get some more space to get a rig. Ive been considering the GT1 Evo and the TrakRacer TR80. I keep looking at others that might be similar price or less, but I keep coming back to these 8020 rigs. They look great and seem to be nearly infinitely customizable and upgradeable. Personally, Im going to try and find a GTi seat for which ever rig I get. I just love the plaid lol
That's the cool thing about the 80/20 rigs, paul roberts. You can customize them however you'd like, so that GTi seat should work just fine and look cool, too! I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching!
I got the shifter mount from Sim Lab, as well. They sell two types and I got the slightly more expensive one that has a bit more adjustability. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great video, I'm thinking of adding the podium mount for my DD1, could you please tell me the measurements of the mount to see if it could fit my non Simlab rig. I just need the measurement of the distance between your uprights basically.
I measured about 19-1/8 inches or 48.5 cm (485 mm). Although, Sim Lab lists their sizes as 480 mm, 500 mm, and 600 mm. I believe I have the 500 mm version. Hope this helps a little and thanks for watching!
Hi, Pradeep Farkya. Yes, the rig was delivered to my door. I had to bring them in and down to the basement, though, so you may need a friend to help get the larger boxes upstairs. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Awesome looking rig. Well done. Having it on casters should work well for you. I think I would add a cup holder at some point. With the 80/20 hardware there's all sorts of things you can add whenever you want. Great video. Happy Racing! : )
Thank you, Mark Black. The caster wheels have been working out great as even though I don't move it that far, it would be a true pain without them. And it is amazing all the things you can attach to these 80/20 rigs. Cup holder might not be a bad idea. Thanks for watching!
I had to source the seat separately. Sim Lab does sell seats, but they are very expensive to ship to the U.S. I got mine from CariD, but you can find these NRG seats at a lot of online retailers. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
hey, I just bought that rig, I will have it in about 2 weeks. Can you tell me please if the metal part for the pedals is adjustable, I mean the angle for pedals ? Btw. great review.
Hi, daxus. Yes, the pedal plate is adjustable fore/aft as well as tilt. The GT 1 Evo is very customizable and I've been very happy with it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
It actually didn't say, but I believe it's medium based upon the fit. I'm not a big guy (approx. 5'8, 170lbs.) and it's rather snug on me. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I couldn't get my seat slider to work since I have a Sparco EVO XL and the handle wasn't wide enough. I just bolted the seat to my P1-X rig and the seat slider is collecting dust in a closet.
Yeah, while those seat sliders are nice to have if you can get them working properly, they can be a real pain if you can't. As long as don't don't have to adjust your seat for others you should be fine, though. And enjoy that P1-X!
If I remember correctly, a size wasn't stated when I purchased this seat, ARunto. Based upon how it fits me, I'd say it's a medium, tho. Hope this helps a little and thanks for watching!
Unfortunately, I don't know offhand, KINA Pets..., but you can probably look it up on their website: sim-lab.eu/shop/product/slc001-gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit-446#attr= Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
with your seat, did you have to buy extra hardware to mount it to the rig with the seat sliders ? or does simlab include those parts with the rig, i just bought the same rig and im looking at the same seat.
Hi, Ryan Blanchard. I bought the Sparco seat sliders from Sim Lab, but I'm sure you can get other types elsewhere that might work better. The NRG seat came with the side mounts. Combine those with the extra nuts and bolts that came from Sim Lab and that was all you needed to mount it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hmm. I think I did see that, George Howard, but then there were the issues of getting it bolted to the chassis. There were a lot of things I hadn't thought through carefully enough, but my new setup is MUCH better. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Yes, I still use it and love it, King Fisch Racing. I've added a couple more accessories to it, as well. Hopefully, I'll get another vlog out shortly about it. Unless your desk is a standing desk, I don't think this rig will fit under it. The steering wheel uprights are kind of tall and with the seat attached, it would definitely have to be a tall desk. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Once you get the angle correct, seat comfort is fine. It's very supportive, but you've got to figure out which angle works for you. Also, if you're a big person, you may want to look at a seat that's a little wider. This one fits me perfect, but I'm not that large. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I'm not sure what the width of that seat is, Jake D, but theoretically it should. These aluminum extrusion profile rigs are very configurable. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
All in, it's rather pricey, Joey Segreti. The Sim Lab chassis was just under $500 USD. Don't tell my wife.🤣 But she agrees it's cheaper than real racing. Selling my old gear helped offset the cost, too, and I bought that piece by piece over a number of years. It didn't cost as much when new, but because the demand was so high this summer, sim equipment retained its value, making the new purchases a bit easier. I'm happy you enjoyed the video and appreciate you watching!
@@lawdog516 Thanks. That's one of the benefits of the aluminum profile rigs since you build it yourself. If you can source the aluminum yourself, it's a little more affordable, but you need to know what pieces you need.
I'm 5'8 so you'll definitely have to extend your seat rails a little further back than I did, Bobby Brian. But as far as sturdiness, it will be totally fine unless you are looking to add extensive motion to it, like 6DOF or something. And this rig may even handle that as it's really sturdy. Possibly, if you're planning on mounting a lot of additional accessories to it, the P1X might be better, but it also might be overkill depending on what you're trying to accomplish. Hope this helps a bit and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics thanks ! Nope I will not add many things , maximum a shifter (I prefer the paddle shifters ) I have Just a ts xw for now but I will upgrade to a dd wheel in the next 1,2 years
@@bratosin1 If that's all you plan on adding, it should be totally fine. I just messed around with mine this evening and it is totally solid. And I've added a couple of things since this video. Hope to share my updates shortly.
Great video, but you need to either move your rig closer to the tv, or mount it to your rig just above the wheel, for a more immersive sim experience. or just get a VR set up...
Unfortunately, the way my setup is, I can't move any closer to the TV, Carbon Hippo, but I've been racing that way for many years now so it doesn't bother me. I do have VR, but some times I don't feel like fiddling with everything just to get a quick race in. One day I'd love to get a better visual setup, tho. Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics Well I hope you do get around to mounting a monitor to your rig (preferably a triple set up). you'd be happy you did. And Yeah VR can be a hassle sometimes, I mainly use it for Elite Dangerous now. Which is one of the best experiences you could you have using VR. Keep up the good work mate.
I got it from CARiD.com. This is not an endorsement, as they took quite a while to ship it, but in their defense, it was early on during Covid and the seat arrived with no issues. Hope this helps, The Fisch Family Adventure, and thanks for watching!
@@MarkFisch Sadly, I haven't had much opportunity to race because my motherboard died a few weeks after this video. I'm currently working on a new pc build, but this is why I haven't done anymore videos on it. I do still really like the seat, though. And you're welcome. I try to help out where I can. Again, thank YOU for watching!👍🏾
I'm interested in the seat measurements. I'm building my rig from scratch as sim labs don't ship to my country but seat buying is hard for me, I'm 220lbs, hip width is about 22 inches
Be sure to check the dimensions before you buy, Hylon Ochoa. My seat (FRP-300) wasn't listed specifically as a Large, even though that is what was listed on the sizing chart and my seat fits me perfectly. As I mentioned in the video, I'm nowhere near 220 😅, so it would be real snug on you. I doubt my seat is Large, but I honestly didn't know what size it was when I bought it so I guess I got lucky.
You may have gotten the last batch of the silver finish! Cherish it my dude. Do you usually play with your screen that far away? That would drive me nuts! I think you'd find it's a lot easier and more immersive to play with a screen right in front of your wheel, even a 24' on sim labs single monitor holder would do you a lot better. Unless you use VR and aren't showing it for video purposes lol. Ordered my GT1 Evo on August 10th, when I completed the order it said 4 week lead time. A few days later it was 4-6. Now it's 3-4 weeks! Here's to hoping it arrives around this time next week.
Ha! Yeah, I think I did get the last of the silver ones, Bill Ding. And it's funny. A number of people have mentioned the distance my rig is from the TV. The TV is 58" so it doesn't seem that far away. It's not as optimal as something attached to the rig, but it's not bad and I use it for all my gaming. Also, I do have VR, as well. I'll probably include that in a video at some point. Thanks for watching and try to remain patient. Your rig will eventually get there and it will be worth it! Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics Something about the silver looks so good. And hey if it works for you then it works! Keep in mind people use 49" screens 30 cm away from their face lol. But honestly you have VR so you already know what a perfect FOV feels like! If you decide to try it, you can get simlabs Evo monitor mount and try it out. I'm jealous of your Podium DD, that's gonna be my next purchase (after a super ultrawide probably). Glad to see you have it mounted on something as worthy as it is!
@@BobbyDuwitz I'm just happy I got the silver because it was cheaper.😜 While you're jealous of my DD, I'm jealous of all you guys with triple monitors. Right now it just doesn't work for my setup, but who knows what the future holds. VR is cool, when I use it, but sometimes I don't feel like fiddling with the setup. Sometimes I just want to sit down and do a quick race or 5. Plus, I love clean graphics and VR doesn't provide that quite yet, so there are plusses and minuses with everything. I do love the rig, tho. Much easier to get in and out of than the Playseat and as you know, way sturdier. The next thing on the wishlist is one of the new Nvidia 30xx cards. Then maybe the triples will come after that.😅
@@AutoAcademics Cheaper and it attracts fewer scratches, and I just think it looks really nice in silver. Triple monitors were great to have, I had to stop using them tho because I wanted to move my rig (wheelstand) away from my desk so that I can use it for non racing stuff (the 3 monitors were right up to the edge too, not good for mouse and keyboard). VR was the solution to that, especially since I just don't have enough ports on my graphics card to have triples AND dual monitors on my desk lol. Totally get you with VR being a hassle to set up and use sometimes. Sometimes it's nice to not be trapped in the virtual world, also nice being able to see the pretty and expensive gear that we all love lol. I want to be able to alternate so I picked up sim lab's single monitor mount for ~$80. Just got the shipment confirmation today, should be here by Tuesday!!!
@@BobbyDuwitz Nice! If I didn't need my rig to be mobile, a monitor stand would be ideal. My main problem is that I use my gaming PC for other types of gaming, not just sim racing. If I ever figure out a better solution or focus solely on sim racing, I'll definitely move toward ultrawide or triples, especially if and when I get a new 3000-series video card.😉
I've been on numerous lists for a 3080 or 3070 since they launched, DeathSaveArcade.😢 Hopefully, I'll get one soon or I'll just wait for the 40xx. 😅 My OG Rift handles my VR fix for now. Thanks for watching!
Yeah. As you can see, the TV is mounted on the wall and I can't get my rig any closer. Fortunately, it's a 58" plasma tv so it doesn't bother me too much. I would love triples, but have to figure out where to put them. Thanks for watching, Micah Curtis!
Yeah, they don't come with a seat, Christopher Nixon. Sim Lab does sell seats, but depending upon where you live, shipping can be very expensive. They even state this on their website. The rig, however, is fantastic and if you can source your own seat, it's totally worth it. Happy shopping and thanks for watching!
I have a Rift, as well, but don't use it as much as I used to do to the resolution and time it takes to get set up. I agree, FOV isn't perfect, but it doesn't bother me, so I make due for now.
Where you see Sim racing exploding was bad for the consumer is the opposite imo as now it us so popular then more companies will make Sim gear so in turn price will drop as it has already so it is great for the consumer in the long run. New sim racers who started in lockdown due to covid have no idea how much hard work and money us sim racers who have been in to the for years. Trust me 3 or 4 years ago was so hards, DD wheels were £2000 plus then £800 to £2000 for a wheel rim no P1 cockpits or anything so you have it easy now IMO
I love my sim lab gt1 evo in black. Lol and i had issues with sim lab but in the end my rig and all the add-ons were free lol. I bought my gt1 evo and got it and 2weeks later I came home to a whole new sim lab gt1 evo for free I was never charged. Then when I ordered mine 1st rig the didn't send a shifter mount I ordered. So the sent me the right shifter plate, cup holder, keyboard tray,mouse pad,button box mount and 5red and 5black slot cover for free 😂😂 so I got so much more then I paid for every add-on I wanted and an extra whole rig for free 😂🤣 so then I bought a triple monitor stand and all the parts weren't right so I got the parts and half my money credited back. I just ordered my sim lab quad monitor mount I hope that is fucked up so they give me more free shit lol
Ordered mine Thursday and shipping was 175 euro. I did all the research. Sim Labs, even with shipping from Europe comes out cheaper than anything else except DIY kits of questionable quality.
@@SIMRIG412 ok oddly aggressive over the internet dude. let me rephrase it.... ubem... when checking out and putting my address into the shipping section, it calculated an appropriately $400 shipping fee. jfc ya freak chill out
The best thing about youtube is to watch videos on something you just ordered. Thanks!
Ha! Very true, stabizisback. Thanks for watching!
Good to see brothas getting into this hobby. I just did major upgrades too . 8020 rigs are the way to go! hope to see some sim racing content
Yeah, it's a great hobby, tony yimbo. I hope to get some more videos out soon. Been trying to catch up on the real car reviews.😅 Thanks for watching!
Yes sir! How can I hope online and drive with you brothas?
@@zaahir26e4u1 join us on brothas on track its fb group !
Grabbed the playseat version and threw it on my Gt1 evo just like you did. Using simhub and customized the levels on gear shifts 45%, abs 20%, kerbs 55%, bumps 10%, road surface 20%. I freaking believable how awesome it is. Thanks for video. No clipping at all.
Amazing how something so simple can add so much additional immersion, isn't it, Luke Braddford? As I sit here editing AutoAcademics' next real car review, I was fighting the want to get a quick sim race (or three?) in before bed. LOL Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Stickers comment had me rolling :P Good one bro. Thanks for the content!
Thanks for watching, LOWkenshin!
Love the rig! Looking to get one myself. One thing I can recommend is a monitor or a tv with a 1ms response time makes a huge difference
Hey man, thanks so much for your vid on this rig! I'm looking to get pretty much the EXACT setup, only I'm using the CSL DD 8Nm. You still liking the GT1-EVO and NRG seat?
Absolutely! I still have work to finish up before the holidays, but all I want to do is sim race right now. 😅 Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics Haha I hear ya man, the holidays are CRAZY!
I still have my wheel clamped to my desk lol. I think having an actual rig would make it more enticing to play. Right now just playing Forza Motorsport mostly. Any games you recommend that work well with the wheel? Forza's career mode kinda sucks :/
@@mattrittman Automobilista 2 is great. Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione are both good, too.
@@AutoAcademics Sounds good, I will check them out! Have a Merry Christmas man! 🎄
@@mattrittman Thank you. And same to you!
Thank you for this video! Just ordered the Fanatec DD1 and could not decide between PX1, TR80 and TR160. Didn´t know about die DD mount option for the GT1 Evo until I saw your video and ordered it the same day! :-) Very excited to receive it within the next few days!
Congrats on your order, DaWaffel. I still love mine. Hopefully, I'll get another video posted to show my updates soon. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video, man! Thanks for keeping it real. I have mine on casters, too. Gotta keep the wife happy! The sticker thing cracked me up, because I say that all the time about cool stickers!
Ha! Exactly, Matthew Byrd. Thanks for watching!
Was looking up NRG seats and this video popped up. This helped out a lot, thanks. I do have to say I love my Evo 1 rig. Going from something kinda flimsy to this is night and day. Well worth the money.
Totally agree, adrian mehus. Thanks for watching!
I was just looking at both this model and your older one, I have identical sim gear too. So I am glad to know the difference and your confirmation on how much flex that previous setup had. Looks solid! Currently running all of it clamped to my work desk and I want a definately want to have a devoted setup instead of dismantling it from my home office every morning.Thanks for the vid, especially all the stuff you had to go through to get it working. I just now realize that what I was looking at to buy does not come with a seat. So I'll have to do better planning, you saved me a lot of trouble.
You're welcome, Cameron Craddock. Thanks for watching!
Hey just curious, what slider you went with?
I'm not sure what you're referring to. The castor wheels or something different?
@@AutoAcademics oh sorry, the seat slider
No worries. It's the Sparco one that Sim Lab sold. Works great once you get it installed.
@@AutoAcademics oh gosh I think you said that in your video lol. Sorry man haha
@@mattrittman No problem. Happy to help!
Great setup. Glad you got the side mounts for the DD1. It’s really the only way to mount that wheel base.
Waiting for sim stuff right sucks right now. The thing about Fanatec is if you live in the states the products ship from California. So things won’t take to long......as long as they have stock.
SimLab had these issues before the pandemic hit. I think their growing too fast. As far as the amount of business they’ve been getting. They just exploded in last two years or so.
They’ve made aluminum profile chassis affordable and good looking. It’s at the point now where it’s cheaper to get a GT1 EVO and source a seat then any prefab chassis like an Rseat, NLR or Playseat.
The expandability of aluminum profile is endless. With a prefab rig it’s nothing but restrictions and compromises.
All great points, OhItsThat. And you're correct, I completely forgot that the Fanatec gear was sent from California, hence the quick turnaround. Sim Lab and the retailer that I bought my seat from could benefit from some adjustments in shipping, as the lead times are quite long. But in the end, both products are wonderful and I'm very happy I got them. I appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!
What caster wheels did you use? I just ordered my first profile rig and just like you I need to be able to move this thing around! Great video by the way, really enjoyed it all in 2023!
Thank you, believe the hype. I bought those wheels from Sim Lab. They're actually really good and they weren't too expensive, either. Don't remember the price, though. Thanks for watching!
Great video, love your setup
Thanks for watching!
Nice setup, do you happen to have a link to the caster you bought?
Thank you. I don't have the link, but I bought them directly from Sim Lab when I bought my rig, so if they still sell them, you should be able to find them there. Sorry I couldn't help more, but thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics ok np
Amazing video man. This helped with my build.
Happy to hear that, Real Soulful Dude. I hope to post an update to share the additional components I've added soon, so keep an eye out for that as well. Good luck with yours and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics Will do my friend - appreciate the great content
Damn im planning on getting this. Great video mate
Thank you, Stk!
I'm glad you posted this, I'm looking to upgrade my gear, I have an Open Wheeler rig and this what I'm looking to move up too.
That's cool, Milton Hill. I'm happy you enjoyed it. You'll notice a HUGE improvement over your current rig. I sure did. Thanks for watching and hopefully you'll check out some more of our videos!
Next Level GT Track
Or Sim Labs
I like the R Seat
Assetto corsa edition 👍
I just got a openwheeler gen2 with all accessories
I love it!
Great Video, it was a pleasure to watch it. Thanks for this. After a lot of thinking around you made me to finally buy this rig... 😅 Greatings from germany.
Happy to help, Rajko. I've been very happy with it and have even started adding to the rig, which is a nice feature of these 80/20 eigs. I'll eventually get a video out with the updates.😅 Enjoy your rig and thanks for watching!
Great video thx, kudos for trying to get one sponsored lol
Great looking rig thanks for sharing
Loving this. Wish i had a rig like that lol 😆
Thanks for watching, ASSETTODRIFTER S15!
I see u added Caster wheels set did u get the sim lab ones or some set off amazon
I got them from Sim Lab. I knew I wanted the rig to be mobile so I ordered them when I ordered the rig. Their price was pretty reasonable and they work well. If course, if I ordered them separately, shipping may have been as much as the wheels so, if you're in the U.S., be sure to bundle the little stuff with the big stuff in your order. Thanks for watching!
This motor is so heavy so I got my wife to hold it 🤣 good video man!
LOL It was either my wife or my little daughter. LOL
Thanks for watching, Brawne Lamia!
Great video, hope you fixed your FOV since then
Ha! Field of view is pretty much the same. No way to get the rig closer to the TV. But that being said, I mostly race in VR now. Thanks for watching!
Same story with my. I still have my old Playseat, just like yours and I am pretty sure that pole is attached to the seat with 4 bolts (if not 2) and I was planning to use that seat on my new aluminum profile rig, just like yours as well, but fortunately I found one with a seat already.
Yeah, I think it can possibly work with the Playseat seat, but a "real" seat works better. Plus, I was able to sell my entire Playseat which covered the cost of the NRG seat.👍🏾💪🏾
Good luck with your rig and thanks for watching, JuanosPLAY!
I love my GT1 evo. Your set up is pretty similar to mine, its a brilliant rig that allows you to expand as your hobby develops.
Nice. I haven't had as much time to use it as I'd like yet, but I'm sure I'll love every second of it. Thanks for sharing, Jon boy, and for watching!
Awesome video, I may have missed in but did you get your seat in medium or large? Thanks!
I believe size large was all that was available when I ordered and if that's true, I wouldn't go any smaller. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great stuff bro!
Great video. Thanks for making this.
I'm happy you enjoyed it, Bill Gulker. Once time allows, I plan on adding some more videos to this series so keep an eye out for them. In the meantime, thanks for watching!
Great vid! I too just got a similar rig but am looking to add casters myself. Which ones did you get as I’m looking for something similar. Thanks!
Thank you, Brandon Farkas, and congrats on the new rig. I got my castors from Sim Lab, but anything durable should work. I absolutely love them and I move my rig around quite often. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Where did you buy the side mounts for the rig? At Fanatec or Simlab? Nice setup! I ordered the exact same last week and now I am looking for a cockpit 😃
NICE!
Thanks for watching, Ticona2!
Thanks for the video! Which NRG seat did you go with?
Thanks, Jeremy Knorr. I got the FRP-300. Really is a nice seat, but it'll fit snug if you're a big guy. Thanks for watching!
Was it the large model or regular?
Great video👍
Just a question, I have a playseat evolution, would it be possible to mount my seat on a. GT1 Evo rig?
That was my original plan, FUELHEAD HD, but I didn't see how to make it work once I got the GT1 Evo. Some people say you can unbolt the center post from the seat (I believe there are 4 screws underneath), but by that time I had already ordered the NRG seat. If you happen to make it work, post back on here to share with us. I'd be curious to learn how it turned out. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics Fast forward, you need the seat sliders from playseat, got an answer on Reddit. Anyway ordered a Sparco seat for 300 bucks
@@FUELHEADHD10 Nice. You should be happy with that.
nice video man, did that long screw where you used to mount the butt kicker to the profile came with butt kicker? or what's the roughly length or ideal length of that screw should be so it doesnt have to be used with multiple washers lol
Thanks, 623baller. Yes, that screw came with the Playseat Buttkicker package. I'm not sure what length the screw is, but a few millimeters shorter would minimize the washers necessary. Buttkicker may post the specs on their site for reference. Hope this helps a bit and thanks for watching!
how much was shipping to the states ?
It was about $170.
Good video. I’m in the process of building my gt1 evo right now. Man, if you think mounting a seat on a rig is a bitch you should try mounting one in a c7 Vette. Nightmare fuel. I absolutely hate mounting seats. But the end result is one of the most rewarding things
LOL I can only imagine, btrav1226. Probably the only thing tougher than a C7 would be an Exige. Thanks for watching and good luck with your rig!
Nice setup - ENJOY!
Thank you, CharlieLima. And thanks for watching, too!
Any info on the degree angle of your pedal base? I own the sim-lab TR1 rig with the same pedal base (plus the same seat) and would love to set it similar to yours.
Hi, sonyx5332. Unfortunately, I do not. It was just based on some trial and error until it felt right. Play around with it and you should find your fit, though. Sorry I couldn't help more, but thanks for watching!
How vertical can you lift your rig on one end? I need to move through hallways so my idea is that I would lift the rig vertically to a degree on one side, to help pivot in the hallway and then I will wheel it like normal.
It's pretty heavy so I haven't tried to lift it like that. This is also why I got the casters so I can roll it around when I need to move it. Here's hoping you can figure something out, though. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Ive been waiting till I get some more space to get a rig. Ive been considering the GT1 Evo and the TrakRacer TR80. I keep looking at others that might be similar price or less, but I keep coming back to these 8020 rigs. They look great and seem to be nearly infinitely customizable and upgradeable. Personally, Im going to try and find a GTi seat for which ever rig I get. I just love the plaid lol
That's the cool thing about the 80/20 rigs, paul roberts. You can customize them however you'd like, so that GTi seat should work just fine and look cool, too! I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching!
Hey bro....where did you buy the mounting for the ClubSport Shifter SQ V 1.5 from?
I got the shifter mount from Sim Lab, as well. They sell two types and I got the slightly more expensive one that has a bit more adjustability. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great video, I'm thinking of adding the podium mount for my DD1, could you please tell me the measurements of the mount to see if it could fit my non Simlab rig. I just need the measurement of the distance between your uprights basically.
I measured about 19-1/8 inches or 48.5 cm (485 mm). Although, Sim Lab lists their sizes as 480 mm, 500 mm, and 600 mm. I believe I have the 500 mm version. Hope this helps a little and thanks for watching!
Is the rig delivered to door..wondering if i have to lift from bottom floor to 5th floor.
Hi, Pradeep Farkya. Yes, the rig was delivered to my door. I had to bring them in and down to the basement, though, so you may need a friend to help get the larger boxes upstairs. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Awesome looking rig. Well done. Having it on casters should work well for you. I think I would add a cup holder at some point. With the 80/20 hardware there's all sorts of things you can add whenever you want. Great video. Happy Racing! : )
Thank you, Mark Black. The caster wheels have been working out great as even though I don't move it that far, it would be a true pain without them. And it is amazing all the things you can attach to these 80/20 rigs. Cup holder might not be a bad idea. Thanks for watching!
Did the seat come with the rig or did you have to purchase it elsewhere if so where did you find it?
I had to source the seat separately. Sim Lab does sell seats, but they are very expensive to ship to the U.S. I got mine from CariD, but you can find these NRG seats at a lot of online retailers. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics Thanks for the reply I seen your seat for $175 NRG is that the same one?
@@stewrtcullom7924 I believe I paid somewhere around $200. Might be the same seat, though.
hey, I just bought that rig, I will have it in about 2 weeks. Can you tell me please if the metal part for the pedals is adjustable, I mean the angle for pedals ? Btw. great review.
Hi, daxus. Yes, the pedal plate is adjustable fore/aft as well as tilt. The GT 1 Evo is very customizable and I've been very happy with it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
What size NRG did you get? The large or medium?
It actually didn't say, but I believe it's medium based upon the fit. I'm not a big guy (approx. 5'8, 170lbs.) and it's rather snug on me. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
pretty sick rig, hoping we get some gameplay
That's in the plans, Juan Delgadillo. Thanks for watching!
I couldn't get my seat slider to work since I have a Sparco EVO XL and the handle wasn't wide enough. I just bolted the seat to my P1-X rig and the seat slider is collecting dust in a closet.
Yeah, while those seat sliders are nice to have if you can get them working properly, they can be a real pain if you can't. As long as don't don't have to adjust your seat for others you should be fine, though. And enjoy that P1-X!
Hey just an FYI, you can bend the seat slider bar out as much as you need. It'll bend no problem
what size NRG seat did you use?
If I remember correctly, a size wasn't stated when I purchased this seat, ARunto. Based upon how it fits me, I'd say it's a medium, tho. Hope this helps a little and thanks for watching!
What is the thicknss of this 80/40 profile?
Unfortunately, I don't know offhand, KINA Pets..., but you can probably look it up on their website: sim-lab.eu/shop/product/slc001-gt1-evo-sim-racing-cockpit-446#attr=
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
with your seat, did you have to buy extra hardware to mount it to the rig with the seat sliders ? or does simlab include those parts with the rig, i just bought the same rig and im looking at the same seat.
Hi, Ryan Blanchard. I bought the Sparco seat sliders from Sim Lab, but I'm sure you can get other types elsewhere that might work better. The NRG seat came with the side mounts. Combine those with the extra nuts and bolts that came from Sim Lab and that was all you needed to mount it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
My PlaySeat pole was removable? Four bolts and it comes off.
Hmm. I think I did see that, George Howard, but then there were the issues of getting it bolted to the chassis. There were a lot of things I hadn't thought through carefully enough, but my new setup is MUCH better. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Nice!
Thanks for watching, Eric Smith!
What model is the seat?
I have the FRP-300. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Fantastic video. So helpful. Thanks mate!
Happy you enjoyed it, Marcel Van de Payk. Thanks for watching!
Are u still using this cockpit how do you like it. Wonder if it will slide under my desk if I add wheels
Yes, I still use it and love it, King Fisch Racing. I've added a couple more accessories to it, as well. Hopefully, I'll get another vlog out shortly about it. Unless your desk is a standing desk, I don't think this rig will fit under it. The steering wheel uprights are kind of tall and with the seat attached, it would definitely have to be a tall desk. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics I ordered it Friday!!! Will Use it with my fanatec v2.5 I hope there is a spot for my button box!! Thanks for ur help
@@KingFischRacing Nice and congrats! I had to order an additional arm from Sim Lab for my button box, but it shipped quickly and works great.
@@AutoAcademics would love to see a picture
@@KingFischRacing I hope to get a video out about it shortly.
How's the seat comfort wise? Would you still recommend it for 2-3 hour stints?
Once you get the angle correct, seat comfort is fine. It's very supportive, but you've got to figure out which angle works for you. Also, if you're a big person, you may want to look at a seat that's a little wider. This one fits me perfect, but I'm not that large. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Would a GT omega xl rs fit on this rig?
I'm not sure what the width of that seat is, Jake D, but theoretically it should. These aluminum extrusion profile rigs are very configurable. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hey man where did you get the simlab decals? None in my kit😡
Mine came in the kit, Ewen Black. Maybe they'll send you some if you reach out to them.
Wow that was an interesting video, if I can ask, what does your setup cost??, thanks Chris
All in, it's rather pricey, Joey Segreti. The Sim Lab chassis was just under $500 USD. Don't tell my wife.🤣 But she agrees it's cheaper than real racing. Selling my old gear helped offset the cost, too, and I bought that piece by piece over a number of years. It didn't cost as much when new, but because the demand was so high this summer, sim equipment retained its value, making the new purchases a bit easier.
I'm happy you enjoyed the video and appreciate you watching!
AutoAcademics WOW it looks like it would cost much more expensive than that !!! Thanks Chris and thanks for ALL your great videos
@@lawdog516 Thanks. That's one of the benefits of the aluminum profile rigs since you build it yourself. If you can source the aluminum yourself, it's a little more affordable, but you need to know what pieces you need.
Great rig. Abismal FOV
Do u think is sturdy enough? I love the smaller footprint (vs p1x ) , I'm afraid also the gt1 evo is to small in length (6.1 height )
I'm 5'8 so you'll definitely have to extend your seat rails a little further back than I did, Bobby Brian. But as far as sturdiness, it will be totally fine unless you are looking to add extensive motion to it, like 6DOF or something. And this rig may even handle that as it's really sturdy. Possibly, if you're planning on mounting a lot of additional accessories to it, the P1X might be better, but it also might be overkill depending on what you're trying to accomplish. Hope this helps a bit and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics thanks ! Nope I will not add many things , maximum a shifter (I prefer the paddle shifters ) I have Just a ts xw for now but I will upgrade to a dd wheel in the next 1,2 years
@@bratosin1 If that's all you plan on adding, it should be totally fine. I just messed around with mine this evening and it is totally solid. And I've added a couple of things since this video. Hope to share my updates shortly.
Great video, but you need to either move your rig closer to the tv, or mount it to your rig just above the wheel, for a more immersive sim experience. or just get a VR set up...
Unfortunately, the way my setup is, I can't move any closer to the TV, Carbon Hippo, but I've been racing that way for many years now so it doesn't bother me. I do have VR, but some times I don't feel like fiddling with everything just to get a quick race in. One day I'd love to get a better visual setup, tho. Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics Well I hope you do get around to mounting a monitor to your rig (preferably a triple set up). you'd be happy you did. And Yeah VR can be a hassle sometimes, I mainly use it for Elite Dangerous now. Which is one of the best experiences you could you have using VR. Keep up the good work mate.
Where did u order your seat from
I got it from CARiD.com. This is not an endorsement, as they took quite a while to ship it, but in their defense, it was early on during Covid and the seat arrived with no issues. Hope this helps, The Fisch Family Adventure, and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics how do u like it?? U still
Loving it?
Also thanks for getting back to me
@@MarkFisch Sadly, I haven't had much opportunity to race because my motherboard died a few weeks after this video. I'm currently working on a new pc build, but this is why I haven't done anymore videos on it. I do still really like the seat, though. And you're welcome. I try to help out where I can. Again, thank YOU for watching!👍🏾
That seat slider took me forever to figure out lol
That part was truly a pain, C.L. Lawrence. Thanks for watching and by the way, nice name!👍🏾
I'm interested in the seat measurements. I'm building my rig from scratch as sim labs don't ship to my country but seat buying is hard for me, I'm 220lbs, hip width is about 22 inches
its an nrg frp300 you can get them in different sizes. I was 220 and I fit into a large .
Be sure to check the dimensions before you buy, Hylon Ochoa. My seat (FRP-300) wasn't listed specifically as a Large, even though that is what was listed on the sizing chart and my seat fits me perfectly. As I mentioned in the video, I'm nowhere near 220 😅, so it would be real snug on you. I doubt my seat is Large, but I honestly didn't know what size it was when I bought it so I guess I got lucky.
You may have gotten the last batch of the silver finish! Cherish it my dude.
Do you usually play with your screen that far away? That would drive me nuts! I think you'd find it's a lot easier and more immersive to play with a screen right in front of your wheel, even a 24' on sim labs single monitor holder would do you a lot better. Unless you use VR and aren't showing it for video purposes lol.
Ordered my GT1 Evo on August 10th, when I completed the order it said 4 week lead time. A few days later it was 4-6. Now it's 3-4 weeks! Here's to hoping it arrives around this time next week.
Ha! Yeah, I think I did get the last of the silver ones, Bill Ding. And it's funny. A number of people have mentioned the distance my rig is from the TV. The TV is 58" so it doesn't seem that far away. It's not as optimal as something attached to the rig, but it's not bad and I use it for all my gaming. Also, I do have VR, as well. I'll probably include that in a video at some point. Thanks for watching and try to remain patient. Your rig will eventually get there and it will be worth it! Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics Something about the silver looks so good. And hey if it works for you then it works! Keep in mind people use 49" screens 30 cm away from their face lol. But honestly you have VR so you already know what a perfect FOV feels like! If you decide to try it, you can get simlabs Evo monitor mount and try it out.
I'm jealous of your Podium DD, that's gonna be my next purchase (after a super ultrawide probably). Glad to see you have it mounted on something as worthy as it is!
@@BobbyDuwitz I'm just happy I got the silver because it was cheaper.😜 While you're jealous of my DD, I'm jealous of all you guys with triple monitors. Right now it just doesn't work for my setup, but who knows what the future holds. VR is cool, when I use it, but sometimes I don't feel like fiddling with the setup. Sometimes I just want to sit down and do a quick race or 5. Plus, I love clean graphics and VR doesn't provide that quite yet, so there are plusses and minuses with everything. I do love the rig, tho. Much easier to get in and out of than the Playseat and as you know, way sturdier. The next thing on the wishlist is one of the new Nvidia 30xx cards. Then maybe the triples will come after that.😅
@@AutoAcademics Cheaper and it attracts fewer scratches, and I just think it looks really nice in silver. Triple monitors were great to have, I had to stop using them tho because I wanted to move my rig (wheelstand) away from my desk so that I can use it for non racing stuff (the 3 monitors were right up to the edge too, not good for mouse and keyboard).
VR was the solution to that, especially since I just don't have enough ports on my graphics card to have triples AND dual monitors on my desk lol.
Totally get you with VR being a hassle to set up and use sometimes. Sometimes it's nice to not be trapped in the virtual world, also nice being able to see the pretty and expensive gear that we all love lol. I want to be able to alternate so I picked up sim lab's single monitor mount for ~$80.
Just got the shipment confirmation today, should be here by Tuesday!!!
@@BobbyDuwitz Nice! If I didn't need my rig to be mobile, a monitor stand would be ideal. My main problem is that I use my gaming PC for other types of gaming, not just sim racing. If I ever figure out a better solution or focus solely on sim racing, I'll definitely move toward ultrawide or triples, especially if and when I get a new 3000-series video card.😉
I was wondering what ya got
Yeah, and it's as good as everyone says it is.👍🏾
Awesome video. Get yourself a 3080/90 gpu and a valve index. You can thank me later :) keep on rocking my dude
I've been on numerous lists for a 3080 or 3070 since they launched, DeathSaveArcade.😢 Hopefully, I'll get one soon or I'll just wait for the 40xx. 😅 My OG Rift handles my VR fix for now. Thanks for watching!
Great review, but you seem to be very far away from the TV.
Yeah. As you can see, the TV is mounted on the wall and I can't get my rig any closer. Fortunately, it's a 58" plasma tv so it doesn't bother me too much. I would love triples, but have to figure out where to put them. Thanks for watching, Micah Curtis!
VR is the key word here
I just canceled my order after you said No seat. Thanks
Yeah, they don't come with a seat, Christopher Nixon. Sim Lab does sell seats, but depending upon where you live, shipping can be very expensive. They even state this on their website. The rig, however, is fantastic and if you can source your own seat, it's totally worth it. Happy shopping and thanks for watching!
U need to go vr tho that fov is off I'm sure n vr is awesome I got rift s but I hear reverb g2 is the way to go if ur pc can handle it
I have a Rift, as well, but don't use it as much as I used to do to the resolution and time it takes to get set up. I agree, FOV isn't perfect, but it doesn't bother me, so I make due for now.
Where you see Sim racing exploding was bad for the consumer is the opposite imo as now it us so popular then more companies will make Sim gear so in turn price will drop as it has already so it is great for the consumer in the long run. New sim racers who started in lockdown due to covid have no idea how much hard work and money us sim racers who have been in to the for years. Trust me 3 or 4 years ago was so hards, DD wheels were £2000 plus then £800 to £2000 for a wheel rim no P1 cockpits or anything so you have it easy now IMO
Gd vid my guy they should of sent it I've seen worse vids w equip keep up the gd work
Thank you, Maggie Peck. Hope to have some more sim racing videos up soon. Thanks for watching!
Its only good enough for a min then you know you have to go big.
I love my sim lab gt1 evo in black. Lol and i had issues with sim lab but in the end my rig and all the add-ons were free lol. I bought my gt1 evo and got it and 2weeks later I came home to a whole new sim lab gt1 evo for free I was never charged. Then when I ordered mine 1st rig the didn't send a shifter mount I ordered. So the sent me the right shifter plate, cup holder, keyboard tray,mouse pad,button box mount and 5red and 5black slot cover for free 😂😂 so I got so much more then I paid for every add-on I wanted and an extra whole rig for free 😂🤣 so then I bought a triple monitor stand and all the parts weren't right so I got the parts and half my money credited back. I just ordered my sim lab quad monitor mount I hope that is fucked up so they give me more free shit lol
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Ha! Thanks for watching, HERMITBOY 7!
too bad shipping to the US is like $400 so you end up paying $800-900
Ordered mine Thursday and shipping was 175 euro. I did all the research. Sim Labs, even with shipping from Europe comes out cheaper than anything else except DIY kits of questionable quality.
Shipping isn't $400 🤣🤣🤣🤣 learn your shit before talking shit
@@SIMRIG412 ok oddly aggressive over the internet dude. let me rephrase it.... ubem... when checking out and putting my address into the shipping section, it calculated an appropriately $400 shipping fee. jfc ya freak chill out
@@Shumanator94 Check out RigMetal. I just ordered a rig with a monitor mount and a basic seat for $600
If i was you i would get a good monitor and get closer. You are WAY to far away to race at your best
Very bad position my friend , the tv must be have the same minimum height that your wheel
Here we go with the FOV police. 😒