The Next Level Racing® F-GT Elite 160 DD Side and Front Mount Adapter is designed specifically for compatible Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Series cockpits. It adds front-mount and side-mount direct-drive wheelbase support while providing extensive tilt, height, and horizontal adjustment for Formula, GT, drifting, touring, truck, and hybrid driving positions.
This adapter is designed specifically for F-GT Elite 160 Series cockpit owners who are upgrading from the Wheel Plate Edition to a front- or side-mounted direct-drive wheelbase. It uses the correct 160-series mounting geometry and should not be confused with the standard Elite adapter.
We recommend it for customers who want to recreate the front-and-side-mount capability of the discontinued F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition without replacing the complete cockpit. It is also useful for Formula, GT, drifting, truck, and hybrid driving positions.
The adapter supports direct-drive wheelbases that use either a front-mount or side-mount installation. This allows compatible wheelbases to attach through their intended structural mounting points rather than relying on a standard bottom-mounted wheel plate.
Designed for compatible wheelbases that use a front-face mounting pattern.
Supports compatible direct-drive systems that attach through side mounting points.
Provides a more specialized mounting solution than a general wheel plate for compatible direct-drive hardware.
The adapter provides a total of 70 degrees of tilt adjustment, with approximately 40 degrees downward and 30 degrees upward. Height and horizontal adjustment allow the wheelbase to be positioned for different seating styles, body sizes, and steering preferences.
Useful for lowering the steering angle in GT, touring, or more upright driving positions.
Helps support Formula-style and other reclined driving configurations.
Refine steering height to better align the wheelbase with the driver’s shoulders and arms.
Adjust wheelbase reach to improve elbow angle, seating comfort, and control access.
The adapter combines black-anodized 6061 aluminum with powder-coated carbon-steel components. The construction is intended to provide a rigid interface for the higher forces generated by compatible direct-drive wheelbases.
Anodized aluminum provides a premium finish and structural support within the Elite ecosystem.
Reinforced steel components support the wheelbase under repeated steering loads.
Built for compatible direct-drive wheelbases that can expose weaknesses in lighter mounting systems.
The black anodized and powder-coated finish coordinates with compatible Elite Series cockpits.
Next Level Racing lists support for the following front- and side-mount direct-drive wheelbase families.
Fanatec Podium DD1, Podium DD2, and the CSL DD range.
Simucube 2 Sport, Pro, and Ultimate wheelbases.
Simucube 3 Sport, Pro, and Ultimate wheelbases.
Simagic Alpha and M10, plus Alpha Evo, Evo Sport, and Evo Pro when used with the Simagic MB-F bracket.
Compatible VRS DirectForce Pro direct-drive systems.
Compatible Mige 130-based direct-drive configurations.
Kollmorgen AKM 52, 53, and 54 systems, including compatible OSW and Leo Bodnar SimSteering configurations.
This adapter is designed specifically for Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Series cockpits. It converts a compatible F-GT Elite 160 Wheel Plate Edition to a front- or side-mounted direct-drive configuration.
Suitable for compatible F-GT Elite 160 Series cockpit configurations, including Wheel Plate Edition upgrade applications.
The standard Elite adapter uses different mounting geometry. Choose NLR-E042 for the F-GT Elite 160 Series.
Upgrade a compatible Elite cockpit from a standard wheel plate to front- or side-mounted DD support.
Create a more purpose-built mounting interface for compatible direct-drive systems.
Use the wide adjustment range to refine wheel height, angle, and reach for different seating positions.
Adjust steering placement for rapid steering inputs and preferred wheel position.
The broad adjustment range helps accommodate different drivers and seating preferences.
Useful when a facility needs a rigid, adjustable wheelbase mount within a compatible Elite cockpit.
Choose NLR-E042, the adapter shown on this page.
Review NLR-E009, the standard Elite DD Side and Front Mount Adapter, instead.
A compatible wheel plate may already be the appropriate mounting solution. Confirm whether front or side mounting is required before changing hardware.
Compare wheel-plate and front-and-side-mount cockpit editions before purchasing an adapter separately.
| Brand | Next Level Racing® |
|---|---|
| Official Product Name | F-GT Elite 160 DD Side and Front Mount Adapter |
| Manufacturer SKU / MPN | NLR-E042 |
| UPC / GTIN-12 | 850041503462 |
| Current MSRP | $199.99 |
| Mounting Types | Compatible front-mount and side-mount direct-drive wheelbases |
| Total Tilt Adjustment | 70° |
| Downward Tilt Adjustment | Up to 40° |
| Upward Tilt Adjustment | Up to 30° |
| Additional Adjustment | Height and horizontal positioning |
| Primary Materials | Black-anodized 6061 aluminum and powder-coated carbon steel |
| Cockpit Compatibility | Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Series cockpits |
| Primary Application | Front- and side-mount direct-drive wheelbase upgrade for F-GT Elite 160 Series cockpits |
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Yes. NLR-E042 is the dedicated front- and side-mount adapter for the F-GT Elite 160 Series.
No. NLR-E009 is designed for a different Elite cockpit family. NLR-E042 uses the dedicated F-GT Elite 160 mounting geometry.
Yes. It is designed to support compatible direct-drive wheelbases that use front- or side-mount configurations.
The adapter provides 70 degrees of total tilt adjustment: approximately 40 degrees downward and 30 degrees upward.
Yes. The adapter provides height and horizontal adjustment in addition to tilt adjustment.
Next Level Racing lists the Fanatec Podium DD1 and DD2 direct-drive wheelbases.
Yes. Next Level Racing lists the Simucube 2 Sport, Pro, and Ultimate.
No. This product is a wheelbase mounting adapter. The cockpit, seat, wheelbase, steering wheel, pedals, and electronics are sold separately.
It is most useful when your direct-drive wheelbase is intended for front or side mounting, or when you want a wider range of steering angle, height, and reach adjustment.
Confirm the exact cockpit model, whether it is an Elite 160, the wheelbase model, the required mounting style, and whether the wheelbase manufacturer specifies front, side, or bottom mounting.
Contact ProSimHQ for help confirming your cockpit model, direct-drive wheelbase, mounting style, and whether you need the standard Elite or Elite 160 adapter.
| Specification name | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Color pattern | Black |
| Material | Aluminum, Metal |
| Mounting type | Built-in |
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