Treq Formula Racing Cockpit Review

A much requested review of the Treq Formula racing cockpit.
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[@pergunnarvikmjlhus3597]

One huge reason to choose the Treq cockpit, especially the Treq One, is the small footprint. It's only 119 X 58 X 67 cm, which is significantly shorter than other alu profile rigs. This makes it even shorter than something like a TR8 Pro for example. It's not the prettiest thing, but the black and blue make the alu profiles look rather classy imo.

[@KarlGosling]

Space is very important to some of us so yes mate!

[@eddsson]

Oh man, this couldn't have been more perfect. Bud's been looking at a.. Pretty much exact copy of what I see on the floor. Perfect. Thanks, Karl! Hope you're well. You're great!

[@KarlGosling]

Cheers mate, I'm good thank you!

[@t4lmo]

I have this rig since 6 months and very happy with it!

[@KarlGosling]

Yeah it's decent.

[@PvtCartman91]

Was expecting more play in this rig when I first saw it, but very impressed by it! Oh btw, thanks for having a code on GT Omega, used it a year ago for my Prime rig after watching your review on it, and will never sell or change that one! 😄

[@KarlGosling]

Yeah it's mostly solid! No worries mate, glad you're happy!

[@jorgemendez5412]

Karl, you just sold me on this rig. Can’t wait to set it up.

[@KarlGosling]

Nice! Enjoy mate.

[@stayoffthemarbles6790]

As always Karl, great review! So glad you you got a chance to review this one! I've been looking at this rig for a while so its nice to have a good honest review. Cheers from the US

[@KarlGosling]

No worries mate, it's decent just a little pricey with that seat!

[@layingblacklines]

Love your reviews Karl, but have seen a few chassis tests where your lush thick carpet muddies the water a bit on flex. I reckon if you could stick a sheet of ply under it (or even a couple 2x4s going laterally) you'd be able to eliminate a lot of the carpet flex. Anyway, I watched this video to hear your thoughts on how comfortable the seat is and you answered all my questions there 👍 Thanks

[@pwsmanowar]

Nice review as always. Angled profile rigs are form over function. When the profile is angled, and you’re adjusting for height, you’re also moving front and back.

[@KarlGosling]

This is true!

[@Barbosa81]

They`re extremely confortable tho. it's a bit of a compromise that you have to re adjust your set distance and pedal but there's back and fort adjustments for wheel distance too you can add.

[@kycon13]

I’m in the market for a rig. I had an ASR3 and sold everything a while back because I was to busy to find time to race. After a little regret I’ve decided to build another one. I liked the idea of this rig but the seat cost just killed it for me. I’m going to keep on looking.

[@stevie_rof]

Another solid review Karl, thanks for your effort. Still indecisive on what rig to get sooner or later. Need it to be compact, sturdy and comfortable seat. Edging towards the prime light. Keep it going. Subbed (took me a year - sorry about that)

[@KarlGosling]

Can't go wrong with a Prime Lite IMO mate! lol Thanks, no worries :D

[@dubzeed]

Loving the videos as always Karl great review but please please sort those floorboards out 🤣😂🙈

[@eisa313]

Nice review mate, im hoping enough people will ask for you to do a review of the Frex H-pattern shifter at some point :) Im thinking about getting it but its a decent chunk of change after import charges and VAT

[@robertociuchi8854]

Hi, nice video, great job as always 👍. going slightly off topic, I state that I am not a connoisseur and I'm new to the sim racing world, if you want to review other racing cockpits in the future I came across the Monkeydriver Seat which has beautiful lines and looks very interesting, but i never test it so...(😂). Again great video.

[@barry-clark]

Good review Karl. Nice to see more companies getting involved. I've got the NLR F-GT Elite which looks to do the same with less of the negatives by the seem of it, all with the benefit of being able to switch to a GT position or anywhere in between. It's obviously more expensive but if people are looking at this for around a grand and for £850 you can get the F-GT Elite wheel plate version, then it's just the price of the seat that is going to be the real difference.

[@KarlGosling]

Yeah thats a good shout Barry!

[@Hooper-]

I like the blue inserts :)

[@KarlGosling]

Yeah I do.

[@haraldjohansen1867]

I just got the GT Omega Prime rig up and running! Used your affiliate code, Karl so it knocked a bit off the price. It's incredibly sturdy, especially with the upgraded pedal plate.

[@KarlGosling]

Yeah you can't go wrong with a Prime mate, solid.

[@FinalSalute]

wish you had gameplay videos would be cool to watch you play :D, keep up the great work mate

[@KarlGosling]

I'm more of a Rally guy and I do have a few on my channel but I'm no pro mate!

[@FinalSalute]

@@KarlGosling would still be great to watch should even consider streaming! 👌💪

[@TheMrSnipey]

Looks perfect, except for the price.

[@petelamberti811]

Just discovered your videos and find the reviews you do absolutely brilliant and learned a lot about the products that i am thinking of getting... Def subscribing. Asking for advice from yourself or anybody that reads this, I am buying a t300rs GT and wondered what would be the best cockpit around £200? Looking at GT lite and Playseat challenge atm.. gonna add im 6ft 2 in case that makes a difference

[@KarlGosling]

For £200 you are a little limited, a fold away cockpit like the PSC may be your best bet, up from that would be something like the GT Omega ART.

[@CatTrashRacing]

Just got this in the mail… I’m absolutely beyond pissed. Unbelievable, I didn’t even get enough nuts to finish putting this kit together. And I’m talking close to 20 short. Never been so disappointed.

[@hawkinthepark]

Lovely review Karl! Did the pre drilled holes fit the Asetek base, or did you have to drill new ones?

[@KarlGosling]

Bolted straight on mate.

[@Sean-ps3ec]

The cost of the rig is perfect.... the cost of the added seat is STUPID... 433 EURO for the rig alone and 531 EURO for the seat ALONE Ill buy my own seat thank you and just buy the rig alone if thats what they think that seat is worth

[@KarlGosling]

Oh wow I hadn't actually looked at them individually!

[@stayoffthemarbles6790]

Nice heads up. That price is insane. I have been looking around, and formula style seats just seem ridiculously expensive. Looks like the gt route is the way to go. Definitely leaning more toward the omega prime

[@JFFf12024]

Hi Karl, a year later, but great review on this rig. Were you able to bolt your asetek base to this rig directly or did you have adapt anything? Thanks in advance :)

[@KarlGosling]

Went straight on from what I remember mate.

[@adejb123]

Great review Karl!

[@KarlGosling]

Cheers!

[@TheMicj38]

When did it become OK for companies NOT to show prices inclusive of VAT? Thought it was a legal obligation. Has the law changed?

[@KarlGosling]

In the UK yes, this is the Netherlands.

[@Cloudaspect]

i wonder how i would mount thrustmaster tlcm pedals without drilling holes into it

[@treq7946]

You can bottom-mount these using the extra corner brackets you get with the set. No need for drilling :)

[@KarlGosling]

Corner brackets as supplied with the cockpit mate, they show this in the manual so have thought about it.

[@Cloudaspect]

@@KarlGosling thanks good to know

[@Theoloop]

The bars that go out to the pedal deck need to be 3 channel and they gotta use 4 bolt corner brackets there IMO. That attachment seems like a big weak point which is shown by the flex.

[@diegoboss84]

How did you connect the CLS pedals at the front which are fixed from below and how is it done with the profiles?

[@KarlGosling]

You use 90 degree corner brackets.

[@diegoboss84]

thx@@KarlGosling

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@Amir20v]

Great video, like allways.

[@KarlGosling]

Cheers!

[@pilotanimal192]

How's the jamos , still pumping .

[@KarlGosling]

Always mate! :D

[@blekenbleu]

No provisions for a harness. It appears that the base flexes; those 2 long beams could be deeper.

[@redcar2011]

hi just wanted to know if everything is ok with you now and I know your still doing you thing but how a you doing 👍

[@KohiOcha]

Could I add a shifter mount on this? Can it hold up FREX HSHIFT+?

[@AcidDeathRitual]

Doesn't look terrible for the price, but the seat being half the cost seems kinda egregious. It's all just simple jet or torch cut steel pieces minus the back piece with the brake bends in it. IDK I feel it could be at least 50 euros cheaper.

[@KarlGosling]

Agreed mate the seat adds a lot to the cost!

[@captain_sp33dy]

Straight away i am not comfortable with the seat. if i was getting the cockpit i would change the seat, with a more better and reliable forumla seat. But the rest of it does looks good. The flex is not very good and it quite a bit of flex on the pedal mount this is something that needs to change.

[@dominicmatraxia2273]

Hi Karl could you do a review of the integrated single monitor for the prime lite . Love your reviews

[@KarlGosling]

It's the same as for the full Prime isn't it? Which I have already reviewed and works great.

[@_OliveiraSim]

Is the seat comfortable for sitting for long hours?

[@steam-SMOKEY]

Im smashing out GT omega's stock @ the minute mate. I just purchased a Prime cockpit with Keyboard tray, a GS wheel, and pedals. May I ask, what seat you rekkon for the prime? Ive currently bolted my secret labs chair to it, but I need to be able to move the chair back n forth. Cheers Karl 🍻

[@KarlGosling]

Nice mate! For me it has to be a fabric seat but thats really up to you, they are all comfortable and have lasted me well.

[@steam-SMOKEY]

@KarlGosling yeah fabric sounds good, like yaself, i love a good pair of shorts, and I hate brain freeze when sitting on a cold seat 😅

[@yamyam60]

What about getting in and out of the rig? It seems it would be quite a struggle for most.

[@KarlGosling]

Was easy enough, no struggle mate.

[@yamyam60]

@@KarlGosling You must be more flexible than I thought lol.

[@evonick]

Excellent review Karl, out of interest will you be reviewing the Cammus C5? I’m at the stage of possibly upgrading my belt driven wheel now to the joys of probably treading the used DD ownership route 😬 One thing that concerns me though is most of these DD setups seem to have one big ass base which with my current used GT Omega Art rig with your flex braces idea all fitted works well enough with my belt wheel but it’s been a mission to get my seating, steering and pedal position to be as comfortable as possible and a DD setup might cause even more headaches hence I’ve got one eye on that C5 setup as it’s ergonomics look far more suitable 🤔

[@KarlGosling]

Cammus stuff is terrible and should be avoided, the last unit I had almost caught fire a couple of months after the review, the BT connection stopped working then there was a cooling fan missing and thermal pasted came oozing out the back along with a nice burning smell at which point the unit was dead.

[@evonick]

@@KarlGosling Crikey 😳 looks like a no brainer as I’ll probably jump on the Fanatec bandwagon 👍🏻

[@raceathome]

I doubt I could get the LowRider to bolt to this rig. While I am a fan of minimalist design, this seems to have taken things a little too far.

[@KarlGosling]

Yes I doubt it also!

[@aquamaniak5032]

Love Your videos man, I'm planning to buy prime lite cockpit so You helping a lot, my question is if I buy formula seat will I be able to put it on gt omega prime lite, and will i need some extra brackets Thanks 👍

[@KarlGosling]

That would very much depend on which seat mate, but the Prime Lite is ally profile so you'll get it on there somehow I'm sure!

[@aquamaniak5032]

@@KarlGosling thanks for your reply my man, keep doing Your videos..great work 👍👍👍

[@rauljimenez414]

Hey Karl! Sorry to go off topic, but I've seen this guy that makes handbrakes for the Xbox and PS for the G920/G29, SimRTec. It has his own website and youtube channel. I think it would be interesting if you made a video about it. I know that you don't have any modern console, but it works in the PS4 an XB One, and probably you can get one of those fairly easly or cheap. The handbrakes go for less than 50 pounds (DIY) up to 130 depending on your preferences and mounting options. Great work as always

[@TheOfficialOriginalChad]

Please stop calling these reviews. You havent even USED them for a single minute. You can’t begin a *review* with a product you haven’t even put together yet and end it without ever using it. These are advertisements, plain and simple.

[@raceathome]

Absolutely Karl. Please take instruction from Chad and his 4 subscribers about how to run your channel.

[@KarlGosling]

You're obviously new here... 🤦‍♂️

[@JayKBra]

Relax bud, there are other fish in the sea… today might look bleak but brighter days are ahead! You too can be happy! Cheers! 🎉🎉🎉