Gt omega prime

Final thoughts on the GT Omega Prime cockpit. This video is part 1 of a 2 part review series on the Prime cockpit.

So here we are. About 5 months late. I planned to write this review back in January, but a mix of pandemic, work-related, and family matters have resulted in some time-management issues. Nevertheless, we are now back on track. As the story goes, in late , I decided to check out some aluminum T-Slot-based sim racing rigs, as a replacement for my trusted tube frame chassis. While these steel tube frames were doing a fine job, and certainly looked good, it became apparent that they did not really suit my needs, as I am constantly testing gear and fiddling with custom hardware.

Gt omega prime

.

The concept of a T-Slot connection is simple and easy enough for anyone to understand. As far as accessoires go, the GT Omega Prime comes with an adjustable pedal plate and a massive steel wheel deck. I have seen reviews criticizing the stiffness of the pedal plate, gt omega prime.

.

So here we are. About 5 months late. I planned to write this review back in January, but a mix of pandemic, work-related, and family matters have resulted in some time-management issues. Nevertheless, we are now back on track. As the story goes, in late , I decided to check out some aluminum T-Slot-based sim racing rigs, as a replacement for my trusted tube frame chassis. While these steel tube frames were doing a fine job, and certainly looked good, it became apparent that they did not really suit my needs, as I am constantly testing gear and fiddling with custom hardware. Furthermore, I am also a user of the brilliant Next Level Racing V3 motion platform, and it has often proven to be a pain to implement when using an out-of-the-box pre-assembled sim racing chassis. This is where the T-Slot interest originated.

Gt omega prime

.

Minga brand

That brings us to the following question. Mounting the wheel plate is very straightforward, but due to its weight, it can be a little fiddly when trying to adjust the height and the angle. The 10 mm thick anodized steel wheelbase mounting plate is fitted to the uprights via 4 bolts resulting in a sturdy base. The base chassis and upright profiles are connected via two massive 5mm thick carbon steel bracket plates that house 8 bolts. I have seen multiple examples of reviews that made me raise an eyebrow. For me this was the perfect length, resulting in a chassis width that accommodates my motion platform, and has let me fit the motion base without the need for extra brackets. Things are either good enough or bad. While the assembly was pretty straightforward, keep in mind that it will take some time to finish the build. On the lowest side of the review chart, I have even seen people loosen screws to convince their audience that there was flex in a review product, while then comparing it to their similar favorite or sponsored product. But they are less expensive to make. The Prime cockpit came with simple, yet easy-to-understand build instructions. I have seen reviews stating that a 5mm carbon steel plate would not be sufficient to mount sim racing pedals. You can only say what has been said a thousand times already. This assembly is more than fine to accommodate just about any wheelbase, including high torque Direct drive wheels. What is a T-Slot rig?

.

We have a finished GT Omega Prime cockpit. I did not want them smack in my ears, but also not too low to lose all sense of surround. While the assembly was pretty straightforward, keep in mind that it will take some time to finish the build. Last but probably not last in the long run, I mounted a diamond plate floor platform in between the pedals and the seat. I will have to wait for a final verdict once I can get a proper, stiff brake pedal under foot. That said, both versions of the nuts are perfectly compatible with the profile. From a sim racing perspective, the small differences would not even matter, as just about every product on offer is capable of handling the tensions and weights that come into play. On the side, of the front platform, I hard-mounted a multi-power socket that houses all the power connectors. The keyboard mount also houses my second button box. No missing parts, good quality material, and the end result is uber-solid and has no flex whatsoever. So, I expect to see more familiar looking cockpits from other manufacturers in the future.