The F-GT Elite 160 is Next Level Racing’s flagship aluminium profile cockpit and their direct answer to the Sim-Lab P1-X Pro and Trak Racer TR160S. At $1,199 it is the most expensive of the three, which makes it a harder recommendation on value alone, but the engineering details are worth examining. TraxionGG, BoxThisLap, Boosted Media, and SimRacingSetup have all covered this rig, and the overall verdict is that the build quality justifies the price if specific features matter to you.
The 160mm-wide aluminium profile matches the TR160S and P1-X Pro for rigidity. Under direct-drive loads up to 20 Nm, reviewers report zero perceptible flex through the wheel deck or pedal tray. Where the F-GT Elite 160 differentiates is in the details NLR has added around the core chassis. Integrated cable management channels run through the frame, keeping wiring tidy without aftermarket clips or cable ties. The pedal plate design accommodates inverted mounting out of the box. The overall fit and finish is polished, with consistent powder coating and clean machining on the mounting brackets. Boosted Media noted the assembly experience was more refined than some competitors, with clear labelling and logical hardware grouping.
The counterargument is straightforward: the P1-X Pro delivers comparable rigidity and adjustability for $350 less, and the TR160S undercuts it further. If cable management and fit-and-finish polish are not priorities, the extra spend is hard to justify on performance alone. The NLR accessory ecosystem is also smaller than Sim-Lab’s, so third-party add-ons may require adapters. No seat is included, and assembly still takes three to four hours despite the improved instructions.
For buyers who value a premium unboxing experience and integrated cable routing, and who are less price-sensitive, the F-GT Elite 160 is a genuinely well-built rig. For everyone else, the P1-X Pro or TR160S offer the same structural performance for less money.