The Next Level Racing® ERS3 Elite Reclining Seat — Fabric & SIMAERO Mesh Edition combines the wide, open ERS3 seating profile with breathable racing fabric and SIMAERO Mesh. Its rigid steel structure, cold-molded foam, dual recliners, and included seat sliders make it a strong choice for long racing sessions, shared cockpits, truck and farming simulation, and commercial environments where heat management and user comfort matter.
All three standard ERS3 upholstery options share the same core seat structure. What makes the E052 different is its breathable fabric and SIMAERO Mesh surface. It is designed to reduce heat buildup compared with the PU-leather versions, without requiring powered fans or additional electronics.
We recommend this edition for endurance racers, warmer rooms, commercial simulator centers, and users who naturally run warm. It is also a good fit for truck and farming simulation, where sessions can last several hours and the open ERS3 shape is often more comfortable than a tight fixed-back shell.
The E052 uses racing fabric and SIMAERO Mesh across the contact areas of the seat. The material is designed to improve passive airflow and reduce the heat-retaining feel associated with less breathable upholstery.
Mesh construction allows more air movement around the driver during long sessions.
Better suited to warm rooms and endurance use than a fully coated upholstery surface.
Breathability comes from the material design rather than fans, wiring, or external controls.
The ERS3 range is an FIA Official Licensed Product developed for simulator use. It combines motorsport-inspired styling with a reclining structure intended for private, esports, training, and commercial simulation environments.
Creates a professional racing environment without requiring a narrow fixed bucket seat.
Designed around cockpit mounting, repeated use, and adjustable driver positioning.
The ERS3 is a simulation seat and is not certified as an automotive safety restraint.
Cold-molded structural foam provides consistent support while the contoured backrest incorporates lumbar shaping for longer driving sessions.
Designed to retain shape and support better than loosely packed cushion materials.
Supports a more natural lower-back position during racing, truck, and farming simulation.
Recliner mechanisms on both sides of the seat provide stronger backrest support than a typical single-sided recliner while allowing the seat angle to be adjusted for different users and simulator styles.
Dual locking points help resist movement during heavy braking and repeated cockpit use.
Adjust the backrest for GT racing, road-car driving, truck simulation, or relaxed use.
The ERS3 is designed to fit a wider range of users than a narrow fixed-back competition-style seat. Next Level Racing lists support for waist sizes up to 44 inches and users weighing up to 150 kg / 331 lb.
Provides more usable room than many tightly bolstered racing seats.
Suitable for a broad range of residential, shared, and commercial applications.
Moderate bolstering is more accessible than a deep fixed-back shell.
Adjustable bottom-mounted seat sliders are included. They allow the seat to move forward and backward so different users can quickly adjust their distance from the steering wheel and pedals.
Helpful for households, commercial centers, and shared simulator stations.
Uses the included slider system rather than fixed-back side-mount brackets.
The ERS3 fits a broad range of current Next Level Racing cockpits and may also work with third-party profile rigs when mounting dimensions are verified.
Compatible with supported GTElite, F-GT Elite, Elite Lite, and F-GT Elite 160 configurations.
Compatible out of the box with the Next Level Racing GTtrack cockpit.
Compatible out of the box with the current GTRacer 2.0 platform.
Compatible when the conflicting shifter assembly is removed or repositioned as required.
Next Level Racing lists the Go Kart Plus and Victory Cockpit as incompatible.
May fit custom aluminum-profile cockpits when slider spacing and frame dimensions are verified.
Breathable upholstery is especially valuable during multi-hour sessions.
Better passive airflow helps when the simulator is located in a warmer space.
Useful for repeated sessions where different customers may occupy the seat throughout the day.
The open fit and reclining backrest support long, upright driving positions.
Included sliders and a broad fit help accommodate different users.
The breathable fabric is a practical upgrade over a fully coated upholstery surface.
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| Brand | Next Level Racing® |
|---|---|
| Official Product Name | ERS3 Elite Reclining Seat — Fabric & SIMAERO Mesh Edition |
| Manufacturer SKU / MPN | NLR-E052 |
| UPC / GTIN-12 | 850041503660 |
| Current MSRP | $299.99 |
| License | FIA Official Licensed Product |
| Upholstery | Racing fabric and SIMAERO Mesh |
| Internal Structure | Rigid steel frame with cold-molded foam |
| Recliner Mechanism | Dual recliner |
| Mounting System | Bottom mount with included adjustable seat sliders |
| Maximum Supported User Weight | 150 kg / 331 lb |
| Maximum Recommended Waist Size | Up to 44 in / approximately 106 cm |
| Product Dimensions | 63 × 58 × 98.6 cm / 24.8 × 22.8 × 38.8 in |
| Primary Application | Breathable reclining simulator seating for endurance, racing, truck, farming, and multi-user cockpit applications |
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Yes. The ERS3 range is an FIA Official Licensed Product developed for simulator use.
No. This model uses breathable mesh for passive airflow. The ERS3 Hypercool is the separate model with powered internal cooling fans.
Yes. Adjustable bottom-mounted seat sliders are included.
Next Level Racing lists a maximum supported user weight of 150 kg, or 331 lb.
The manufacturer lists compatibility for waist sizes up to 44 inches.
They share the same core ERS3 structure. NLR-E050 uses PU leather, NLR-E051 combines PU leather and suede, and NLR-E052 uses fabric and SIMAERO Mesh.
It is the most breathable of the three standard ERS3 upholstery variants, making it particularly well suited to long sessions and warmer rooms.
Yes, with attention to the shifter assembly. Next Level Racing specifies that the conflicting shifter assembly must be removed or repositioned.
No. It is designed for simulation cockpits and is not an automotive safety seat.
Vacuum loose debris using a soft attachment and spot-clean with a lightly damp cloth and mild fabric-safe cleaner. Avoid soaking the foam or using harsh solvents.
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