Force2Motion 8DOF - Motion Simulator - The Beast - FGT Elite Edition (Seat-Mover and Cockpit-Mover)
The ultimate combination of Seat-Mover and Full-Motion-Cockpit with Traction Loss
Attention: This is a bundle which only consists of the cockpit and the necessary motion systems incl. adapters. You also need a PC, monitor(s), pedals etc.. For this purpose, there is a Built-To-Order article in the shop that contains all possible options that you can add or remove.
With the new FGT ELITE cockpit from Next Level Racing we have now found the third basis for our "Beast". Due to its construction with high-quality aluminium profiles, it fulfils several requirements that we have for a cockpit that is to be modularly expanded into a fully movable motion system:
High quality and stability
Accurate fit and a wide range of adjustment possibilities
Modularity
Compatibility with the Motion Platform V3 and the Traction Plus System as well as the ProSimu System
You can start with the FGT Elite Cockpit "Pure". There are three versions: The "Wheel Plate Edition", in which the wheelbase is "classically" screwed onto a cross-member from below, the "iRacing Edition", which sets colourful accents and comes with a 12-month iRacing licence, and the "Front & Side Mount Edition", in which the direct-drive wheelbase is framed on the side and can be adjusted even better.
In the first stage of expansion, you can install a Next Level Racing Motion Platform V3 in the FGT ELITE cockpit and from now on the seat will move analogue to the movements of your car or plane in your favourite simulation. Then add the Buttkicker Gamer 2 and the immersion effect is increased by the realistic feeling of engine vibrations and road effects.
In the next stage of expansion, screw the FGT ELITE cockpit directly onto the Next Level Racing Traction Plus System without any additional adapters and the over- and under-steering effects are transferred to the cockpit independently of each other. In flight simulations, this simulates the rudder.
If you still don't have enough, you can put our Force2Motion adapter system "Beast" between the FGT ELITE cockpit and the Traction Plus and get a full-motion cockpit, which can be lifted independently at all four corners with the ProSimu actuators. This is a great way to feel the textures of the road surfaces, simulate bumps or driving over curbs. And since the system then comes very close to the driving feel of a real vehicle, it is correspondingly difficult to tame - hence the name "The Beast". However, once you have tamed the beast, it rewards you with very realistic effects that come surprisingly close to a real racing car (quote from a real racing driver from the GT3 and rally-cross scene: 90-95% real).
As the FGT Elite cockpit already has a very high stability, you can possibly do without mounting the F2M longitudinal members in the dynamic (upper) member and thus save valuable kilograms of weight (please try this out, especially if you are at your limit in terms of weight!) Because weight is an important issue, just like with a real racing car. Every gram counts and especially if the rider has a few kilos too much on the ribs, we have to be careful not to exceed the total weight of formally 235 kg payload of the Traction Plus System. In any case, one advantage of the FGT Elite is that it does not need an adapter for mounting on the Traction Plus System (the same applies to the Beast). This saves important kilos in any case!
For those who want to do without the Traction Plus System, the "Beast Light" is an attractive new variant: here, the clear effect of over- and understeer is eliminated and the lower (static) support of the F2M adapter system can be omitted. This gives us a lot of room for improvement in terms of payload and we get a pretty cool combination of seat and cockpit mover that provides ultra-precise feedback for the driver. With the Beast Light we can even use the 150mm or 200mm actuators from ProSimu instead of the 100mm actuators, which will be very interesting for flight simulators.
So it is purely a question of price whether you start small and expand the system bit by bit or start directly with a larger version or even the complete "Beast". Either way: compatibility is assured and you never invest in a "dead end".
If you are not yet convinced, you should definitely make an appointment for a test drive in our showroom and try out the different systems yourself.
And of course there are alternatives to the Beast based on the FGT Elite based on the NLR GTTrack or the Fanatec cockpits. And we also have solutions for the RSeat cockpits RS1, S1 and N1 as well as Trakracer TR80/160 and self-built cockpits.
Video gallery (excerpt) - you can find more videos in our You-Tube channel.
The Beast: All-In-On for testing in our showroom (see here the NLR-Version)
Fast Facts:
Cockpit with 4DOF plus Next Level Racing Motion Platform (Seat-Mover) with 2 DOF and Traction Plus (2 DOF).
8 actuators plus Buttkicker (optional)
FGT Elite cockpit
Racing seat
Seat belts
Force2Motion adapter system
All necessary electronics, cables and screws included (power supply, signal converter USB)
Compatible with many accessories and devices: Thrustmaster, Fanatec etc. (not included)
Power supply: Standard Schuko plug 110-240V - Power consumption approx. 500 watts
Footprint: Length approx. 200 cm x width 120 cm (+space for entrance) x height 170 cm (top edge of seat)
Weight (without cockpit, motion platforms and controls):
Static adapter incl. actuator mount and screws: 9.2 kg
Dynamic adapter incl. screws (without actuators): 8.5 kg
Actuators per piece: 8.3 kg
Recommended rider weight is 80-100 kg (depending on the equipment of the overall cockpit - official payload of the Traction Plus System is 235 kg).
Supported games: See SimRacingStudio and Platform Manager for details.
The software is constantly updated as new games are released. Not every software title is supported equally well by every motion system.
Windows - PC required ! No support for Playstation, Xbox and other consoles! - Software (SimRacingStudio) included!
For details on the Next Level Motion platform, see the corresponding article description.
Attention: This is not a toy and not a fully assembled product! The offered article is a kit for a motion cockpit. For the assembly, craftsmanship and tools (e.g. ratchet set, hexagon socket spanner, open-end spanner set and socket spanner 22 or 24mm) are required. Actuators from the industrial control system are used for the drive, which are not designed for home use. The installation and connection of the electrical components may only be carried out by suitably qualified persons. Operation is at the user's own risk. Make absolutely sure that no small children or pets can get near the moving parts!
Observe maximum weights: The Next Level Racing Traction Plus System has a maximum payload of 235 kg. The Next Level Racing Motion Platform V3 allows a max. payload of 130 kg (incl. seat and seat mounted accessories). Therefore, make sure that both values are not exceeded. The total weight of the cockpit depends on the accessories (controls) you have mounted and the driver's weight. Depending on the configuration, we recommend that you do not exceed the driver's weight of 100 kg.
The set is ordered and pre-configured explicitly for you. Therefore, we cannot grant you any right of objection for this article. Please consult us before buying! The pictures partly show the prototype with optional accessories.
Assembly time: The complete assembly of the beast takes 2-3 days if you know what you are doing and read and understand the manual. If you don't feel like reading our manual (please download and read under "Documents" before buying) and the manuals for the individual products, have two left hands or are simply too impatient, then please use our assembly service (conditions on request) or leave the kit alone! This prevents frustration on both sides ;-) !
