The Next Level Racing® Elite DD Side and Front Mount Adapter expands the wheelbase mounting options of compatible Next Level Racing Elite Series cockpits. It supports both front-mount and side-mount direct-drive wheelbases while providing extensive tilt, height, and horizontal adjustment for Formula, GT, drifting, touring, and hybrid driving positions.
This adapter is most valuable for Elite Series cockpit owners who are upgrading to a direct-drive wheelbase designed for front or side mounting. Compared with a conventional wheel plate, it gives compatible wheelbases a more purpose-built mounting interface and a wider range of positioning adjustment.
We recommend it for customers using stronger direct-drive systems who want to refine steering height, reach, and angle without replacing the entire cockpit. It is especially useful when switching between GT, Formula, drifting, or mixed 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 and DD2 direct-drive wheelbases.
Simucube 2 Sport, Pro, and Ultimate wheelbases.
Simagic Alpha and M10 wheelbase platforms.
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 for compatible Next Level Racing Elite Series cockpits. It is intended for customers who need to convert or upgrade an Elite cockpit to a front- or side-mounted direct-drive wheelbase configuration.
Suitable for supported Elite Series cockpit configurations that use the standard Elite mounting geometry.
The F-GT Elite 160 uses a different adapter. Choose the dedicated Elite 160 DD Front and Side Mount Adapter for that cockpit family.
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 the Elite DD Side and Front Mount Adapter shown on this page.
Choose the dedicated Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 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 | Elite DD Side and Front Mount Adapter |
| Manufacturer SKU / MPN | NLR-E009 |
| UPC / GTIN-12 | 040835250386 |
| 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 | Compatible Next Level Racing Elite Series cockpits, excluding F-GT Elite 160 |
| Primary Application | Direct-drive wheelbase mounting upgrade for compatible Elite Series cockpits |
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Get help distinguishing standard Elite Series hardware from Elite 160-specific components.
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No. The F-GT Elite 160 requires the dedicated F-GT Elite 160 DD Side and Front Mount Adapter.
They serve a similar purpose but use different mounting geometry for different cockpit families. The standard Elite adapter is for compatible Elite Series cockpits excluding the F-GT Elite 160.
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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