The Ultimate GT Omega Pro Buyer's Guide

[@NamePend]

God bless you man! this is exactly what I need to know what to buy for my full sim cockpit. you just made my life easier and now I can save a few hundred bucks!

[@wangte27]

This is imo the best bang for buck value rig. I bought 2 about 6 years ago. It has stayed with me as I upgraded my wheels and pedals from a T500rs set to a Fanatec CSW and now to a DD1 with absolutely no issues. Oh and I even have a dbox motion beneath it!!! Sure there is some flex but nothing that is noticeable when driving or drifting (I do more of this as my setup is my off track sim tool). In fact, my friends 8020 extrusion rig is creaky and needs to have the joints regularly tightened although it is easier to add stuff to it if you need. You can see more of my GT Omega rig in "action" in my youtube vids as well as suggested drift settings for the DD1.

[@pinkpanther8427]

I just screwed the additional pieces onto my rig. After sending them an email reffering your video, unfortunately the party were out of stock. bought them finally 4 days before for about 40 GBP, delivered today. Super happy with it! Thanks for the Video and thanks to GT Omega, fantastic company!!

[@seattletyler]

This video convinced me to purchase the rig. Emailed support for the chassis stiffeners, and waiting for the keyboard tray to come back in stock. Very excited to mount a DD1 on this. Thank you, very much, for helping me decide.

[@TheSimChannel]

You're welcome. However, if you can afford it, you might wanna check out the Sim-Lab GT1 Evo as well. A full blown GT Omega Pro is a good rig at its price point, and it can handle a direct drive wheel base, but it's not a perfect rig either.

[@supersixish]

I would like gt Omega to add a mount for a flight stick , there's a hole in the middle where that can fit

[@Vlamyncksken]

gt omega art has a hotas mount

[@rmstigerfan]

Fantastic video! I will need to reach out to GT Omega for some parts to make it better suited for a direct drive.

[@gtpl1789]

rmstigerfan how did that go?

[@rmstigerfan]

@@gtpl1789 I'm waiting a bit still before I go with a direct drive. Probably around the Holidays.

[@pinkpanther8427]

@@gtpl1789 i can inform you when you want. just send me a pm in one or two weeks. i mounted the parts together, bought a dd1 of fanatec.

[@rdfewf]

7:57, can you share some good possibilities of budget seats?

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

I am ordering one of these today. Thoughts I have before I receive it: I might consider getting a piece of 3/4 inch plywood to screw the entire frame onto. This way I can put fabric entirely around the board so that I can slide it around on my wood floors. This would also help to prevent the pedal section of the unit from being able to pull upwards while driving. The frame would become rock solid attached to the base. I will also get another set of lateral support bars like you mentioned here. Thanks for the info and review! :)

[@Vlamyncksken]

The four chassis bars are now sold officially!

[@rampant5139]

The chassis stiffeners are now available to order right from the store. Out of stock right now though

[@TheSimChannel]

You're right, thanks for the info. Didn't know that yet. Maybe they got a lot of requests from people watching this video? :-)

[@MrAudi220]

Yeah great review, and since your using a DD wheel it seems sturdy enough with the optional reinforcements,i would consider this since it seems to have good ergonomics,tough choise since i had the simlabs extrusion rig in mind, the gt1 evo,it seems to be one of the most sturdy rig on the market for the moment at a pricepoint of 399euro for the gray and 449euro for the black gt1 and seeing that you need the additional options for reinforcement on the gt omega pro the price isn't that much different and extrution profiles are known for their modular nature and strenght, my question though is that new optional keyboard tray usable for extensive use like you would on a desk, because i want to turn the racing rig in to my gaming station, so if i want to race i use the steering wheel, if i want to play a fps i use the board tray if that makes sense. But all and all this seems like a decent option.

[@TheSimChannel]

For readibility, please start using full stops every now and then ;-) This one's not a review though, just a buyer's guide. Anyway, the keyboard tray is pretty stable but not completely stiff. I think the video shows it pretty well. You can certainly use it for casual gaming, but I wouldn't use it for competitive gaming. Other than that, I think the GT1 Evo is the better rig overall for most purposes (at a higher price though).

[@MijoMontego]

First off, great video! Second, do you know and/or have any opinion on the PRO vs ART cockpit they offer? I can't seem to see what the difference/benefit is between the two.

[@TheSimChannel]

I'd say the Pro can be made a little more rigid than the Art, but clearance for large pedal sets can be an issue. But yeah, they aim for thee same market segment, which is a bit weird. I definitely prefer the Pro though. Regidity is important.

[@setthestandardsimracing8689]

How much noise does it make with the dd1 could you do a quick video pls without any music or game sound pls as thinking of this rig but have a loud house need to know how much it rattles lol awesome video thanka

[@TheSimChannel]

I don't have that rig anymore, but as memory serves the rig itself doesn't make a whole lot of noise. DDs in general are pretty silent, you can only hear it when the FFB is very spiky and harsh (undampened FFB settings).

[@CapN-Savvy]

I just started shopping around for a sim cockpit. Its come down to the GT Omega ART or PRO. Is it just me or does the ART look more sturdy than the PRO?

[@tehgusbus2716]

Does the direct drive wheel fit right on? Or so I need a separate bracket

[@kadenbihn3603]

I emailed GT Omega about the lateral bars and chassis stiffeners, and they're on back order!! Im planning to order a Accuforce, how will the rig handle it without the add-ons?

[@pyc789]

By the looks of the video and how the chassis stiffeners look you could technically by a decent width metal you can drill the whole according to the chassi so it over laps the connections, if you really want it so badly it might not look as nice as their solution but with careful work and bit of time you can make them your self and then change it later if there not back ordered anymore

[@jaywarren3505]

Great video sir. TYVM!

[@SlayerMasterPWI]

I have the GT Omega Wheel Stand Classic. Is there anyway to get that cup holder separate and will it work with the Classic?

[@MightyDonut88]

How hard is it to assemble all of these. I'm highly considering getting everything you talked about as it's a good price and I'm planning to upgrade to the dd2 and clearly it can handle it.

[@TheSimChannel]

It's not too hard to assemble, but getting everything just the way you want it might require some drilling and those plates I'm using (seee my DD1 review). Make sure you also check out the Simlab GT1 Evo, for instance.

[@erichuang953]

Many thanks to your review since I have consider buying this rig. I am thinking of buying the rig without their seat and want to put a real car bucket seat on it. So is this cockpit able to install a real bucket seat with seat sliders?

[@TheSimChannel]

yes, depending on die seat you may need mounting brackets for it though.

[@NoizeHighDefinition]

How high is your monitor mounted from the floor? Thanks in advance.

[@grahamkelly8662]

Hi, does any1 know if the omega Art cockpit with Rs6 seat, paired with Logitech g29 wheel and peddle set, has any flex???? Omega customer service said pro version is more sturdy then Art but lots of reviews said art is sturdy. Apparently the wheel you use can affect if there’s flex. I’m only 5 ft 3 and art sounds more suited to me but I’m worried it will be too unstable but I’m also worried that the pro version may be too big for me . Any advice would be great.

[@ericody6394]

Hey brother, me again, was curious if you did anything at all to add support to the wheel plate itself, someone has said they broke theirs using a dd, but I don't see that being possible unless it was just be killed with torque and leverage.. lol

[@TheSimChannel]

Really? Hm, no I didn't do anything to it other than drilling two more holes to fix the wheel. I really hope that won't happen to me :-D

[@WubWubX]

Are those pedal mount pieces to level out the Heusinkvelds bought or custom made?

[@TheSimChannel]

they come with the base plate (Pro/ Ultimate)

[@grahamkelly8662]

Any1 own the art version paired with Logitech g29?? If so, is it stable or is there lots of flex?? Would really appreciate it if someone can answer. I didn’t want to buy pro version because I’m only about 5ft 3, and the art version seems much more adjustable for me.

[@alextanner3500]

Where did you buy the seat slider?

[@TheSimChannel]

It's the one that came with the RS9 seat, but I since got a second one from a tuning online shop at about 35€.

[@alextanner3500]

The Sim Channel thanks bud

[@VK-dt7hn]

If I have Thrustmaster T3PA pro pedals, TH8A Shifter and TSS handbrake mod can I switch from my tx base to a fanatec base but with using the same accessory’s ?

[@TheSimChannel]

Assuming you're using a PC: Since the TH8A and TSS are stand-alone USB devices, yes. For the pedals, you'll need this adapter, to make it a stand-alone USB device as well: www.thrustmaster.com/de_DE/produkte/trj12-usb-adapter With that you're free to combine your gear with any steering wheel you like.

[@yoboijd4175]

Will my gaming chair I already own work with the rig?

[@TheSimChannel]

that... depends on your chair, I suppose.

[@kolysion164]

I want to buy the DD wheel too, and I have the same cockpit, is it good ? pre drilled ? please answer me

[@TheSimChannel]

The DD wheel is good, and the cockpit is fine for it as well, but doesn't angle the DD wheel. Check out my DD1 review for more on that. And the wheel plate I think has the two rear holes for Fanatec wheels but needs to get 1-3 holes drilled on top of that to mount the DD wheels steadily.

[@kolysion164]

@@TheSimChannel do you think the Sim lab is better ? maybe it's time to move on it for a DD

[@TheSimChannel]

@@kolysion164 it's definitely better, and if you can afford it there's no reason not to get it. but you can make the GT Omega work for DD wheels as well, putting a bit of effort into it.

[@stylesvrc]

Is the mount for the wheelbases adjustable in any way?

[@TheSimChannel]

no, but there are multiple holes, so you can mount your pedals closer to the seat and lower, or further from it and higher.

[@JuiceSkyy]

Hi quick question, how much is all what you have in total to in money ?

[@TheSimChannel]

Do you mean including wheels, pedals, etc? If you wanted to buy all the same things new and at regular pricing... wheel base + rims = 2250€ pedals = 800€ shifter = 140€ seat = 340€ rig = 470€ ------------------ 4000€ I paid less though. Why do you ask?

[@USayMePlay]

How can I add a hand brake to this kind of rig?

[@TheSimChannel]

Get the hand brake mount? Might not be compatible out of the bo with all handbrakes though.

[@zottelinho]

Is the seat adjustable without the bracket? Or does it have only one position?

[@TheSimChannel]

If you're talking about my bucket seat solution: To slide it back and forth you use the seat slider (regular range, like in a regular car). To move it up and down and put it at an angle you use the different slots in the seat's mounting bracket (the black |\---/| thing on the side of the seat). There's no on the fly height/ angle-adjustment with the brackets though, as you select a slot and put a screw through it. If you're talking about the GT Omega seats: Seat slider same as for bucket seats. Up and down: Not adjustable. Reclining backrest: Lever on the side of the seat, similar to most regular cars. By the way, these things are pretty much the same on any rig or in any race car, really.

[@zottelinho]

Many thanks for your fast response. I would like to buy a complete package with the seat from GT omega. My Question is: Can I change the Seat Position, without all the extras you have bought? Because I‘m 202cm and its very hard to find a nice rig. I‘m using the CSL Seat at the Moment (which is perfectly fine!) but I don‘t think it‘s capable of handling the DD1.

[@TheSimChannel]

@@zottelinho Yes, you can move it forwards and backwards, and you can change the backrest's incline with what's included in the box from GT Omega. No extras needed.

[@zottelinho]

Nice, That‘s what I wanted to hear. Do you have anything negative to report now or still everything fine with the GT Omega and DD 1?

[@TheSimChannel]

@@zottelinho So far, everything is fine on my side. Only downside is that a custom solution is required to put the wheel base at an angle. I think I may have come up with something that does the trick for me (at 23€), will know more once the parts arrive. If I were shopping for a new cockpit for a DD wheel base, I'd take a closer look at the Sim-Lab GT1 Evo, though. It costs more, but appears to be very affordable for what it is. It's certainly a better, more "grown up" rig at a higher price. Since I've never tried nor owned it, I don't know if it has any downsides. The biggest advantage of the GT Omega Pro, in my eyes, is really that it's the cheapest way to get a decent, DD-ready rig.

[@kolysion164]

can you link the seat slides mount OMS ?

[@TheSimChannel]

You mean this? shop.raceparts.cc/product_info.php?info=p1664_laufschienen--universal.html

[@kolysion164]

@@TheSimChannel thx , and the bracket please ?

[@Garrett_Snyder]

Does anyone know what kind of bucket seat he has

[@TheSimChannel]

I have a video about it on this channel ;-)

[@MrLuigi-fp7oy]

Hello/Guten Tag. Ich hätte eine Frage im Bezug auf das Rig. Ich besitze momentan ein Csl Elite. Benötige ich dort bereits das zweite „Support Metallstück“ für das Wheel ? Ich bin momentan noch relativ neu im Bereich sim Racing.

[@TheSimChannel]

Ne, für nicht-direct drive Lenkräder ist das ein bisschen "Luxus". Das CSL Elite ist ja vergleichbar mit dem T500 das ich vorher dran hatte, in Sachen Kraft. Schau vielleicht einfach mal mein erstes Review zum GT Omega Pro, da hatte ich noch keine Erweiterungen am Rig. Für höhere Stabilität würde ich aber die Chassis Stiffeners mal anfragen.

[@SIMRIG412]

😂😂😂 still has flex obviously. Look at the end of the video. This is junk for the $$. Buy simlab

[@TheSimChannel]

While buying Simlab is certainly not a bad idea, their rigs are in a different price bracket. The flex you see at the end is done with a lot of force and does not occur during driving, since you never pull or push on your rig like that. Thus, while the rig isn't perfect, it certainly is not junk either.

[@maarten3225]

@@TheSimChannel Not too mention that the flex also occurs due to lack of weight. It has a point where it bends a little where it's put together. And only because you're lifting it up in the example. Very solid rig for the money.