GT Omega Pro Cockpit Review "The Setup"

[@Gigidag77]

All we know is: He's not James May but James May's simracing cousin !

[@averageforzaplayer1048]

I farted 🏃💨

[@2Negativecool]

You deserve far more subs and views. There is no one like you on KZbin. I appreciate the work you put into these. I can't wait to see more.

[@johanpostma3069]

Eric H. Very true. I just discovered the simracing stuff and from what I’ve seen Barry is the benchmark in reviewing products and rigs. Just great to watch, very informative and helpful

[@SR-sr3fh]

Happy to see James May doing well

[@kukkemikkel7515]

This is James Mays american brother?

[@nameko159]

dude i cant unsee it omg!

[@gaudgaudgaud]

james april

[@kurusu5838]

@@gaudgaudgaud james march

[@brendanfitzgerald3140]

Hahah love it

[@kikiFilemote]

Had that for 3 years, playing RBR, Dirt Rally, Iracing, Assetto...etc and so far so good!

[@TheMotorHubCarMedia]

I love this channel its so unique in terms or how you do things its very different and that is what makes your channel great keep up the great work my fellow sim racer

[@acehigh1971]

Excellent review. I have the GT Omega pro (with RS6 and not RS9 seat) and I completely agree with your review. Thanks for doing this. Very nice and useful! Bye from Italy.

[@grantsmiley1467]

I would love a special video about that gorgeous supermoto I always see in the background, Barry. That thing looks kitted out!

[@rmstigerfan]

Great video! I've had my GT Omega Pro for a couple of years now and it is still doing good with my T500, TH8RS and Heusinkveld Pro pedals. I am looking to go to Direct Drive sometime in the near future. You can add an extra set of side support barsand also ask for a better metal bar that connects the front to the back for better security if you contact GT Omega directly.

[@OhItsThat]

I have had this cockpit with the same Fanatec set up for around 3 years. The shifter mount and keyboard tray are completely useless long term. Keyboard tray probably being the worst. GT Omega released a platform about two years ago that bolts under the seat. This new platform gives you a better designed shifter mount option as well as an option to mount a much better designed keyboard tray. Plus there’s mounting options for a flight stick between your legs. However, they’ve never released the actual flight stick mounts.. I ended up buying two extra shifter mounts and mounting my Saitek X52 Pro HOTAS with them. It’s not the best solution but it does work. I’ve also mounted a Buttkicker Mini Concert to this platform. It doesn’t transfer the vibration through the seat very well but along with the other two I have mounted to the cockpit it does the job. All and all this rig is pretty sturdy. It perfect for anyone just getting into sim racing. If you look up JayzTwoCents You Tube channel he has an older video where he talks about GT Omega Products. In the description of that video there’s a promo code for GT Omega products. I used it three years ago when I got the rig as well as every time I purchased an accessory from them. It worked about 6 months ago so I’m sure it’s still there.

[@leonthesickone1873]

I love the fact that you put timestamps

[@haroldlatham1084]

Hi Barry Just want to THANK-YOU for the excellent review of the GT Omega Cockpit, after seeing your reviews I have purchased the unit myself and look forward to adding this unit to my home.

[@entrustpropertyservices8959]

What do you think now that you have owned it for over a year? Worth it?

[@haroldlatham1084]

Yes well worth it and I have purchased another unit for my Play Station. @@entrustpropertyservices8959

[@mrmidnight32]

You should really look at the Titan. So much better build quality for just a little more

[@tom12345673]

Hopefully you review Fanatec DD1 and DD2 #soon

[@zune231]

Great video after watching this I think I'm going to get one of these. Thank you for doing the review on this great Information.

[@UlquiorraBE]

Came from looking at the thumbnial to see how far i had to look for a James May comment. Not disappointed.

[@gonzo3915]

I Welded my own from 40mm box section, not much flex in that I must say! future proofing for when I finally strap a Bodnar on to it. Fine work as always Barry, many thanks.

[@PandorusFightStick]

How this mod work for the direct drive wheel to this rig?

[@gonzo3915]

@@PandorusFightStick I was talking about the Rig I made not the thing in the video.

[@jenscee7679]

Great video, love your channel. Been using this cockpit for a few months with a T300. I have the V2.5 wheel base and V3 pedals coming on Monday. This gives me a lot of confidence in what I’ll have (which is a good set up - even my modest set up has cost nearly £2000!).

[@samuraimedi4061]

Thank you for all of your many many reviews sir

[@robpesantezza5285]

Hello Barry, always a pleasure watching your video👍👍big up🔝 Also you should check the new Italian brand of cockpits call Trak Racer, they just came out a few days ago. They looks insanely strong and flexless 😉

[@ValkyrieIA]

Would be interest to see the TR8 put through the SRG Review process. Although a little late for me, as it’s sitting here about to be put together.

[@justinburitica5616]

Hi Sim Racing Garage, I doubt you’ll see this but watching this review made me go to GTsimulators site. They have a new steering wheel and pedal set that’s trying to undercut the CSW v2.5. It’s available for pre order. Would love to hear your thoughts on it in the future.

[@fredtalk5736]

Best review I’ve ever seen. Good job man.

[@tobybushnell]

This was amazingly helpful, thanks!

[@martinmacchicanto4564]

great review thanks!

[@baflabies]

yay perfect exactly the reivew i been w8ting for ! Thx dude

[@GordonJones88]

Hey Barry, Can you tell us if you are currently testing a Fanatec Podium DD2 for an eventual review? Thanks.

[@simracinggarage3026]

I was contacted to review a demo. But have not heard anything since. I think their sponsered reviewers get them first?

[@wainwright23p]

Hi Barry, Love the reviews you do, very insightful and thorugh. Have you seen the chassis stiffners and extra support bars for this rig, if so what are your thoughts please?

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

While talking about these budget cockpits that flex in the middle section, suggest going to Home Depot/Lowes and have them cut a 3/4 board that will fit under the cockpit. Then, mount the cockpit with brackets to hold the entire unit to the board. Flex be gone! With my rigs, this always made a huge improvement.

[@joshclark4832]

very informative i came across this video while shopping for a new cockpit. Have too say this has caught my eye i have a quick question though i like too drift on ac but atm i am having problems with my desk wobbling while i am spinning the wheel, would you say this is solid enough for aggressive driving ?

[@simracinggarage3026]

Depends on the Wheelbase you are using. A DD Wheelbase at high torque levels will have very noticable flex no doubt. You can see the amount of flex I get in the "Driving" Segment of the video starting at 16:03 using the V 2.5 Fanatec Wheelbase. If you are running that, or something that has the same or less torque, you should be ok I think.

[@TyThyOfficial]

Long time no see ! Nice Video

[@alibee1978]

Barry one question . Can you put a motion plate below the seat as an add on ?

[@r0q]

would love to see a review of wheel stand pro from this channel. cheers barry!

[@JohnBaxendale]

Great review, do you know if this would work with the inverted pedals? I don't think it's listed on the product spec pages and none of the reviews seem to mention it :(

[@idontknowyou876]

Can you advise on motion compatibility?

[@nathengonderman1491]

its worth noting that you can contact GT omega and get a 2nd set of uprights. this would allow for a bit of DIY stiffening.

[@Clark_808]

I'm gonna get this just to use the table swivel as a cup holder

[@dakjones82]

I'm looking at budget seats for my sim lab gt1 Evo. I can get it for $189 USD shipped. Would you recommend this as a budget option and would it bolt right up to the 8020? Thank you. Love your channel.

[@simracinggarage3026]

Only you can decide which seat is the right one. Most any seat can be mounted to 80/20 profile with the proper brackets.

[@nappa3709]

What do you guys think I shod get as a 6 foot slender build, rs9 or rs xl?

[@alibee1978]

Love Barry’s videos . I just wish he used the fanatec gear shifter in this one .

[@TryNotToHate1]

This guy is “The Stig” of SIM racing.... 🤣✅ Meanwhile, Im over here with a T300 , strapped to an old (and reinforced with furring strip,) particle board coffee station from some Dunder Mifflin type office dumpster, with my pedals resting on furring strip also, sitting in an office chair found at Goodwill, On an old, but good 1080p, just DESTROYING the Nordshleife in a Mercedes GT... And I’m HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE!!!!! WEeeeeeeeeeee!!!! This stuff is awesome! Nobody knows till they try it!! Good times.

[@xkkf9184]

Comparing next level f-gt and gt omega pro cockpit which one is better?

[@drujacobs200]

Do you think someone who is 6'6 and fairly leggy could fit well?

[@NycLogics]

I brought this chair and it looks nothing like this. I brought the one without that keyboard tray. And mine has all the holes for my Fanatec csl elite and the clubman v3 pedals. So I’m confused why this one came like this. I just got mine a month ago.

[@hogdude1234]

I’m 6’ 4” tall and 300 pounds. Will I crush this rig? Fit in the seat? :) Great vid!

[@simracinggarage3026]

I would look at something a bit more substantial for your requirements.

[@spryguy9023]

Anything better than this now, for around the same price range?

[@ohjonny95]

Do GT Omega rigs fit heusinkveld pedals?

[@scoobysnacks209]

would ya put a the dd1 on that rig or would it be too much for it?

[@JDM_UK]

Does anyone know wheel mount on this this fits a Fanatec CSL DD? Does it have the correct holes in place?

[@kolysion164]

what about the new DD fanatec ? is it pre drilled ? for the V3 is it pre drilled ?

[@alextanner3500]

Do you think this could hold dd?

[@jacobcobb4778]

Could you give me the dimensions of your monitor stand? I’m trying to build a rig with triple monitors but it’s in a very small room. I want to see if I’d even be able to run 3 monitors because it is a tight space

[@jammezy4789]

Nice review, Want to send a poor man your set up 😂

[@pam0077]

Barry, do you have plans to review the GT Omega ART cockpit?

[@simracinggarage3026]

Not in the near future.

[@GordonJones88]

The GT Omega ART is the new and improved GT Omega PRO. The PRO is their older version they should really retire as it receives a lot of complaints on forums.

[@pam0077]

I'm surprised Barry hasn't done a review of the GT Omega ART. It's a much better cockpit and it even cost slightly less.

[@Billyipod]

i have a question , can i set the shifter on the right side of the cockpit? as i see on the video

[@stevenmarshall1106]

What’s the next step up from this?

[@mrroboto4321]

is it possible to mount a rally style handbrake on this cockpit? along with a TH8A shifter.

[@simracinggarage3026]

You would need to fabricate an adapter plate.

[@Aaron458f]

You can buy a mount from gt omega for a handbrake

[@T25de]

James May in the thumbnail!

[@TheeCommish]

Actually sold me on this but I can’t seem to find it anywhere for sale. Not even their wheel stands. They still in business?

[@mikebennett850]

www.gtomega.com/collections/cockpits They have a site for Canada as well. If I get into sim racing I will purchase one of these cockpits as well.

[@legendarymark112]

Hey mate, just letting you know, in your PC specs in the description you have 4.6Mhz instead of Ghz and 1980x1080 instead of 1920x1080. :)

[@simracinggarage3026]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@USayMePlay]

how would you mount a hand brake with this set up please?

[@rafaellimon1393]

Nice supermotard bike on the back

[@angus1881]

Barry , pls do the review between DD1/DD2 vs Simucube 2 Sport/Pro in the future

[@simracinggarage3026]

I have an SC2 Pro on the way. Not sure when I will be able to get a Fanatec unit.

[@angus1881]

If I live in US , I am definitely willing borrow my dd to you for long term testing , but I live in Macau , very far away from you

[@bme7491]

What is the best sim racing program IYO?

[@KN1GHTY]

if you message GT Omega you can buy chassis stiffeners they are £20 and stop the mid chassis flex

[@TechInspected]

You look like James May in the thumbnail. :P

[@ValkyrieIA]

Alexei Rivera - Technoclast Interested to see the TR8 go through the SRG Review process. Although a little late for me, as it’s sitting here waiting to be put together🙂

[@TechInspected]

@@ValkyrieIA I WOULD BE HAPPY TO TELL SRG ABOUT YOUR ENTHUSIASM THEN. Boop boop boop. Yeah, uhuh, SRG? Yeah. Yeah. Uhuh. Yep. The guy called Eliminator say's somesuch. Yeah. Ok bye. I HAVE RELAYED YOUR MESSAGE SIR

[@m0hz3]

Is that a super moto bike back there?!

[@simracinggarage3026]

Yes.

[@F1olaYT]

Next level racing trying to sell this new 😭

[@performancelink]

Can't tell who has a smoother voice Barry White or Gary Roland lol

[@alexandrecharbonnel1954]

Gt omega pro is compatible with csl élite ?

[@simracinggarage3026]

Yes.

[@alpineucf]

I swear he narrated the pacer test

[@apuppynamedoz]

Am I the only one who kinda wants this guy to read me a bedtime story? O.o

[@hc3730]

Playseat challenge review would be very appreciated .

[@hateterrorists]

I got it. The wheel stand part of it is pretty wobbly back and forth. I used liquid nails to seal it shut forever and now its as solid as anything. Its just hard to get into now.

[@joshclark4832]

@@hateterrorists dosnt sound worth it i was considering one for sim drifting but i am looking for something solid that is not wobbly at all would you say too avoid the playseats and go for something like this in the video?

[@hateterrorists]

@@joshclark4832 I don't think you need to avoid playseats other rigs. I mean what I did get is good quality for what it is (a folding easy store rig). Their fixed larger solid playseat models should be good rigs.

[@skalator117]

which gloves do you use?

[@simracinggarage3026]

Currently using Pearl iZUMi Pro Gel Vent.

[@MLB9000]

No cup holder?

[@allanlansdowne340]

Cut a circular hole in the keyboard tray big enough for your cup.

[@degeautd40]

Ireland 💚USA

[@TheBlueberry606]

I'm 6'6" wonder if my legs would fit?

[@xell71]

I am tall (1.93cm) not perhaps as tall as you and this cockpit is in the smallest i feel. I need the extensions for the wheel. I also need the Fanatec v3 the furthest back as i can. My chair do not get any further back as it is and i need to recline it as well. However i found a good seating position, but it is at max position. I also have a fanatec clubsport v2.5 and it is "shorter" then my thrustmaster ts-pc which gave me som headache on how to adjust my rig to suit my length. I am currently looking for a new setup. Today i would have gone with something else. Something more flexible and rigid, something that let me adjust pedal deck back and forward and seat position and wheel position. Although this rig as suited me for almost 4 years so its been good. Another thing, the triple stand they have let's you only adjust 27" some 30 degrees. However it is free standing and do it's work. Not easy to setup correctly. One reason i got this setup was the price i paid for rig and monitor stand.

[@TheBlueberry606]

@@xell71 thanks for the info, I dont want to be the giant hippo driving a Prius

[@carloumbertocucchi1358]

Are you the hidden twin of James May??

[@puzzlingshark1114]

I literally clicked on this video cos I thought the thumbnail was James may

[@ethantrembley2807]

your reviews are still the best But you can build a much cheaper and robust rig by yourself with wood + second Hand carseat. ... its so easy

[@Urufu-san]

I think you are much too diplomatic in your verdict. While, as you show, one can race with that kind of „rig“, they are just not customizable, not very stable and crazily overpriced. For 500$ (plus whatever you need for a seat) you can already get a super sturdy, industrial level 80/20 aluminum rig (well, not from Sim Lab, but they always charge double of what’s right, there are a lot of small builders out there that have decent offers...) that will last for generations and has a pretty high value retention. To charge 450$ for THIS is absurd! They don’t even provide the right holes for Fanatec, and in my book that shows that those products are aimed at players (rather than racers) having the cheaper Logitech or Thrustmaster wheels. I think it’s lucky that this „rig“ fits your size, but since you can’t change angles and heights anywhere chances are that’s not going to be true for a larger group of people. So their seating position is not going to be optimal and therefore their times. If these things were priced at 200-250$ I‘d be ok and say you get what you pay for. But 450$ to me is outrageous.

[@ChironZore]

Nice having money!

[@ganeshumashankar]

Who here clicked on the thumbnail after seeing James may?

[@sporkeh90]

Alot of people buy these and I never got why, they are the same price as a 8020 rig.I think mostly becuase of stupid 'lets players' and streamers who tend to have shitty gear even tho they get paid to race.

[@johnsyeats2044]

I've looked into 8020 rigs for myself, and I've never been even close to $450 with a seat. The price of the extrusion itself is one thing, it's the cost of all the hardware, fasteners, brackets etc that can add up surprisingly quickly, and then you have the seat on top of that. Might not be too far off in price if you use the really thin section 8020, but a major selling point of going for an 8020 rig is rigidity.

[@sporkeh90]

@@WhippyWhipGaming Yeah I have the simlab tr1, basically same thing, its only 500 in black + seat so you could do it for 700, depending what kind of seat you want. I dont understand people who buy shit like this haha.

[@tehgusbus2716]

Where do i get an 80/20 that cheap

[@sporkeh90]

@@tehgusbus2716 Simlab.. its like 500 euros, seat can be as cheap or expensive as you make it.

[@kikiFilemote]

@@WhippyWhipGaming yeah but without the seat I think!

[@magzire]

ART is way better imo

[@aperturescience2]

Yeah I agree with you there. I have the classic stand with the rear mount and rs9 seat which as close to the ART as doesn't matter and there is less flex in my opinion

[@bestopinion9257]

1:22 They lost me here

[@jrworsham8270]

That rig is for little people isn't it?

[@Beavernator]

I have this rig... Comes with extension pieces for taller people... Also got the R6 red chair with mine because I had read that the R9 black seat is too snug for larger people... I also got their "pro mounting plate" that can be mounted under the seat... Much sturdier placement for a shifter and you can mount a handbrake...

[@SimRacingSK]

What a flimsy chassis that gt omega pro is.

[@artvandaley2788]

Why dont you say what it is? A very bad cockpit. I would prefer a desk instead..