NLR ERS3 Racing Seat Review - Cheap Seat Done Right

Next Level Racing has an incredible selction of Sim Rigs to choose from. They are sold with or without a seat in many case. NLR also has a selection of seats to chose from to match. Now there is the ESR3 Reclining Racing Seat.
The ERS3 is a budget friendly yet comfortable and durable seat made to fit a variety of NLR sim chassis as well as other sim rigs on teh market. It is also a perfect candidate for DIY rig projects.
In this video Shaun checks out this new seat and uses it on a couple of rigs.
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[@bfife22]

The dual hinges are definitely a pro compared to other sim racing seats. My GT Omega seat is super comfortable, but I can see where the backrest has started to angle like you said. I wish these companies would start offering more fabric options though, I'd rather have a more breathable material than pleather.

[@Phelper99]

I like the dual lock too on the NLR seat. My GT-O seat failed after about 13 months, it won't lock in place anymore. Any pressure causes it to start reclining.

[@369darkknight]

Ok. I'll take it! And I can use the Elite Lite rig also. I have been using a wheel stand and old dining room chair. I was waiting to find one in the right price range and good durability. And I think this is it. Going to take a chance with these two. Thank you for the info.

[@Brunnen_Gee]

I'll have to keep this one in mind. I'm sort of in the market for a new seat for my rig, when I can scratch up the spare cash. My problem is I'm tall and have a bad back, so any seat with built-in lumbar support always has it in the wrong spot (too low), and I have to use my own solution anyway.

[@mrmistercharles]

Awesome review! You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that we spend more time in our rigs than real drivers! (excluding the drivers who also live in their rigs away from real racing).

[@10002One]

yeah thanks, Shaun. now i will have to dive into the specs of the seat that came with my NLR GT Track cockpit and this seat as the original cockpit seat is just a little bit too tight for me to sit in for very long.

[@lewisgordon1490]

Thanks for mentioning the dual locking for the back tilt & the base. That is something I've never thought about when considering a seat b4 (I'm still using a dining chair w/ my desk. I can't have my breaks very stiff or it tilts and It moves every time I get in so rarely in the exact same position). I'm in the process of building a wood rig right now w/ a seat from the junkyard 😌 If the seat rigidity is an issue (I'm hoping not, def much better than I have now), I'll consider buying a new one & this would be near the top of the list ☺️

[@technogov2]

The simaero mesh version seems to be the one!

[@nextgengaming7803]

My issue is back width, I was a body builder for 11 years. So I'm always skeptical of buying something like this. But It's ideal for the recliner and slider so it looks to have all the adjusters necessary

[@Gdad_Cliff]

Nice to have options. I’m an older guy, so I think a fixed racing seat is out of the question 😆.

[@SpatialDragon]

I replaced my S-10 Blazer seat with a Ford Escape seat a couple of years ago. I sit in mine all day and into the night. I weigh 280 lbs. and I have a load cell Fanatec Inverted pedals... I am lucky I have a junkyard where I can buy one seat out of a car or truck that is getting crushed for under $100. I buy the passenger seat since it gets less usage. I don't care that the handle is on the left, not the right. In the future? Yeah I might look at one. I still have the front half of my abomination rig is the NLR DD front... I have some Trak Racer parts too like the rear base and the new DD side mounting tiltable brackets. Cheap, but solid, much like all my rig.

[@stevep927]

The ERS3 is the best seat I have ever used and I have had several over the years.

[@wwjnz9263]

OK... Considering that the generic Summit seat I was considering is only $30 less than this, I'll go with this. Both are pleather, so sweat will be an issue in the summer. Both have supports on both sides. So thats not a plus for the NLR seat. The NLR seat should be more comfortable. Comfort is the biggest thing I am looking for in a seat. So this is a big plus for the NLR seat. Price... One pizza from a mom & pops local Pizzaria seperates these. Oh noes. 😂 Thanks Shawn. You've made a better case for this wheel than Over Department.

[@brianharris1830]

Thanks for the review. I’m definitely subscribing. Does this seat fit the next level RACING chair platform? I plan on getting the elite platform later

[@TheMash84]

For those who don't know, there's now a fabric and breathable mesh version of the ERS3, which I've just ordered on Amazon UK! Mainly because the pleather gets too hot and uncomfortable in the summer and the fabric version resembles the seat in my long gone sport car, which I've been missing quite a lot! (sold it during the pandemic and I don't drive anymore unfortunately).

[@YenkTheTank]

Great review! I ordered mine this morning and I'm hoping I have no issues setting it up with my Sim Lab GT1 Evo 😅

[@brandontriefler475]

Did you have any trouble?

[@YenkTheTank]

Not really! Putting the back with bottom piece together took a bit longer than I would care to admit, but the seat has been great so far

[@bigchild3147]

@@YenkTheTankI assume you are not using seat brakets? On the NLR Elite GT rig it seems that you need two additional alu profiles for the brakets. I am thinking of purchasing the Simlab GT1 Pro with this seat. I am just not sure if I “need” some brakets for the tilting of the seat

[@YenkTheTank]

@@bigchild3147 correct, my seat is mounted on the two aluminum pieces the SimLabs GT1 Evo comes with

[@frankth3frizz]

I personally went for the Volkswagen Passat seat from 2013, it’s pleather and manual! PS I was able to keep the sliders and all the adjustments functional like lumbar and height adjustments.

[@jcsquared1111]

Does the dual lock make it have less flex? As I have now burned through 2 recliners, debating if I should get a fixed back seat but I am over weight and hsve 42 inch waist so concerned about it being uncomfortable

[@supercededman]

I have an NLR GT Elite rig. Their products are amazing quality. The rig has their ES1 bucket seat. You might be pleasantly surprised. Get them to send you one.

[@jRoundHouseNinja]

Seat looks good

[@jean-pierresarti7069]

Hard to see how this is better than one of the cheaper seats from Summit Racing, which have cloth options as well as vinyl.

[@marcushillerstrom25]

Bought a real car seat from a junkyard for 40$. That is both highly adjustable and with great real leather and great sliders. Sure it doesn't look as "racey", but it's still a sporty seat (it's from a BMW)

[@Haulinbassracing]

Looks like the seat i got from princess auto in canada for $170cdn minus stiching color

[@Quadgnim]

Given the same price of the ESR1 vs ESR3, which would you suggest? I'm looking to buy my own seat, and I'm less concerned of speding an extra $150-200 more if its a better seat?

[@edwinmasselink1556]

You think this chair fits the Gt Prime Lite? , I'm looking for a better build chair

[@TheSimpit]

Yes, it fits all profile rigs

[@elsabor67]

How wide is this seat? Would it work for a 5' 11" 270 pound guy??

[@NWA_1919]

What kind of resistance is on the pedals you are running while testing this? Are they like super stiff? I can see small movement in the backrest as you brake. I'm considering buying this seat

[@joseppc6802]

Do you think it will hold up on a four actuators motion rig??

[@TrueBlade-1889]

Better with a real seat from a junkyard ?

[@kamild1990]

Is it compatible with tr120 from Trak Racer?

[@brandontriefler475]

Will this work with sim lab gt1-evo?

[@christiannmas]

Do i need to buy a separate seat bracket for adding it to my rig or does it comes with something?

[@TheSimpit]

I does come with seat brackets attached to the bottom part of the seat with some bolts

[@cayenne7792]

Is it comfortable after a couple hours?

[@Boots3962]

it mentions this is only compatible with the Next level rigs, ive got a Exodus XR-1 8020 rig, it should fit ? ESR2 says it fits everything ?!?

[@TheSimpit]

Yes it will fit on other rigs.

[@Boots3962]

​@@TheSimpitlegend cheers! Just ordered it!

[@TarixVR]

I was pretty set on getting the ES1, now I’m not so sure. I’m not adding motion any time soon, is this chair good for the long haul? (Pun intended 😂). Shaun, are you still using this seat? Thanks!

[@TheSimpit]

I still have it on my second rig. I enjoy it, it's very comfortable

[@TarixVR]

@@TheSimpit thank you for the reply from a fellow middle-aged hair challenged adult :) I will also say “F Bucket seats” for my first sim rig and go with the ERS3! 😂

[@PaulMarriott-p9v]

great review but you try finding one!!

[@GoldMandel-z9z]

Bradley Crest

[@girdsy9971]

i could think of nothing worse then a pleather seat for sim racing though. fabric or seude should be the only choice

[@TheMash84]

The fabric version has been released, will get it delivered it tomorrow

[@blueferrari397]

If this is their cheap seat, where is their expensive seat? NLR are hopeless at marketing. There's apparently a leather version of this, but again NLR have been very vague with the offerings and price point.

[@paulmckenna2115]

I purchased the ERS1..........most uncomforable seat ever made :)

[@TrueBlade-1889]

Problem is one size doesn't fit all. If it's comfy for you, what's a 6 ft 3 200lb geezer gonna do ?

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

I still think you're far better off getting the passenger seat out of a real car at a scrap yard or off craigslist/fb marketplace.

[@MrJr1976]

I can tell you from experience that you have to do so much fabrication to make it work. Plus, you have other people's grime. I've had an RX8 seat for a year now. I'm switching to the ESR3 for convenience

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

@@MrJr1976 You def have to get lucky to get a 'fresh' seat that's not been exposed to the elements or anything, and to clarify by "far better" I mean bang:buck wise. It's meant for comfort, and doesn't have the "for gaming" tax compounded in.

[@mikehunt7857]

"Cheap seat" This seat is like $400 Canadian... I paid $40 for a near mint seat from the wreckers The real cheap seat, is found at your local wreckers...

[@tdmdchannel2339]

I bought it last week on Amazon (preorder) and just got it yesterday. It's $280 from Amazon Canada. The seat is very comfortable and solid compare to the RS6 from GT Omega. Thanks to the dual hinge. It takes 30 mins to mount it on your rig. I agree with you. Nothing beats the price of a Junk yard seats. My friend got a good one (Mitsubishi) for $80. However, he had to go there to get it. Spent a lot a lot time and effort to get it on his rig after!

[@TheMash84]

Well, you are comparing a brand new product with a seat from a wreck, no matter how good it is. If you try to buy a new seat from a car manufacturer I bet it won't be 40$?

[@tehMaloWalo]

it’s hard for me to take this review seriously when your body positioning is so bad. so many times in the video when you fully depressed the pedals your legs were almost completely straight and your so far away from the wheel. that’s just so wrong

[@johnbaillargeon7037]

Awesome review man. If u wanna send me that rig I can send u my address lol………

[@Leron_T]

Junk Yard Car seats still win

[@Tapport]

Hard to argue with the price junkyard seats come at, but all the extra effort some of them take to mount to a rig is a huge down-side when you don't have the tools or space needed for those types of modifications. I've heard negatives about NLR seats long-term comfort and durability before, so I'm a bit skeptical about the true value here, but $250 is solid as far as bolt-on seat options for rigs currently go. I think for most people the default budget option should be junk yard, and the default fancy option (assuming you have a nice rig) should be a real racing seat.

[@SIMRIG412]

Depends on your junkyards lol. Some junkyards charge ridiculous prices and some states they sit out in all of the weather