And this is a testament to its design. And there is a good attention to detail with elements such as the cable tidies. Compatible with all keyboards and mice andfully compatible with theAPEX Wheel Stand. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Compatible with all major wheels and pedals. I read that both stands were good, but the Classic had some wobble because of being lightweight. This is a fantastic solution for a desktop PC gamer. Of course, with your racing wheel still mounted to the wheel stand, the folded away width does increase. Beware of the weight though, it's a bit heavy. Very quick to set up and put away, especially after adding a USB hub and extension lead to the stand. A friend recommended the GT Omega Apex stand, and it is exactly what I wanted. Of course a good ground and the adjustment of the gum foots will help as well. Save 78% In Stock. Solid unit, easy assembly and suitable for a large range of accessories. Works ok for the controller but doesnt really have a good chair to work with it so its not really of much use. Pre-Drilled for Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec equipment. Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition, Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Competition Mod, Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ (all versions), Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari Integral Racing Wheel Alcantara, Thrustmaster T300 Racing Wheel Servo Base, Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia, Premium Steel framework with X frame Design, Maximum stability and strength for more powerful wheels, Comes packaged with Apex gear shifter mount which can be mounted on the left or right. Fantastic pedal access, incredible support with the twin-spar design and featuring a sturdy steel frame. GT DD Pro or Podium F1? I only had to "mount" the wheel 3 times before I finally got it right! Easy to put together, great options on gearstick mount and can fold away ok though not ideal in that respect. This APEX Wheel Stand is no exception. FWIW Romain is a paid advisor to MSGM, and owner of Press J to jump to the feed. Great item I am thinking about getting the seat frame and a seat in the near future. Brilliant bit of kit - should have bought one ages ago :-), Excellent product, excellent service. The assembly was easy and strait forward. Love it. It is fantastic, its strong and robust. Since I'm predominantly a VR racer, this has been revolutionary in terms of the immersion that I get from the sim. Compared to alternative wheel stands, the GT Omega APEX remained stable throughout my play-testing. After 4 months of using a child sized ikea chair and half a coffee table as a "rig", this Apex stand is without doubt, a massive improvement. I find the stand to be a quality product, it's sturdy, folds up nicely, and it's metal construction gives it the solid feel that keeps one immersed in the game. Wasnt sure if its going to fit with my couch, but long story short it does its the bomb I am a 54 year old man passes prime and I love it lol. I was expecting several days for delivery but received next day, which made me very happy. Ones up on such platforms as Amazon, promoting the "cheapest wheel stand", etc, etc. Logitech G27 Shifter. I just ordered the classic seat accessory attachment for mine as well. For the money, it is absolutely fantastic. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I recently got into sim racing and discovered the GT Omega Apex through various reddit posts about wheel stands. Fully compatible with any of our Racing Seats and supports most aftermarket seats. To say its original pricing is 150 quid isn't bad at all. It comes with different types of screws and so on for any type of wheels, so thanks GT Omega. It was delivered in a heavy-weight cardboard box and comes almost fully assembled. Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Servo Base. It moves a little bit when the wheel is really cranking, but other than that it's awesome! We dont like to believe that one size fits all here at GT Omega, so thats why weve also developed a V2 mounting plate for your gear shifter. Drive comfortably. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Overall, I'd recommend it highly. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Once you've worked out what the beast fit is for your wheel etc, it's easy and holds things very securely. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version). My space is tight so I wanted something that could fold away when not in use. *Please note that our [V1 Gear Shifter Mount] is incompatible with the Rear Seat Frame. The GT Omega Classic Wheel Stand avoids all these issues. I doubt anyone would argue with a minimal additional cost of shipping to purchase the GTOmega range. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Great stand just what I was looking for I love the stand I Highly recommend this product GT omega stand is Great for all the people out there like me who dont have a lot of space I love the way you can just fold it up and put away in the corner and very quick delivery. Heaps better than the smallish desk I was using before. The omega stand is amazing performs well not moving around when driving and folds up compact enough to store wheel, stand and pedals all in a corner with cables tied up with provided straps. Great company to buy from, solid and well built stand. The stand is built like a tank - it weighs in at 14kg without the wheel or pedals! After working out the right set-up for my space, I would recommend this stand. The weight means this stand is rock steady in use with my G920. Our aim is to provide good quality equipment with all our products. The T248 fits perfectly and the stand is rock solid. The price was amazing, as was the fantastically quick delivery, so great job all connected with you at GT, thank you. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The wheel stand itself has been really sturdy, with the occasional flex movement when turning. In a nutshell, its a supremely sturdy stand which allows for relatively easy storing away for once youre done racing. I can only assume that the Australian distributor is more interested in the advertisement of "Free Shipping" than actually servicing customers and selling products. Really gets the job done :) You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I cannot fault my customer experience though :-) I highly recommend this if you are in the market. So when it comes to looking at everything this wheel stand offers. The frame is fabricated with heavy duty steel and finished with a sleek black powder coating to give it the quality you expect from GT Omega. Very good quality. Only thing that could potentially be better is the cross bar supporting the wheel base doesn't leave a lot of room for a clamp-on wheel. Fantastic stand. I bought it so my kids can play GT7.. well so I tell the wife.. 4 Reply tomkatt 2 yr. ago I actually like that about the Apex. . You can upgrade to a full rig with the rear seat adapter too, and itll be more sturdy whether wheel stand or rig. - Surely there's a great little foundry somewhere in the UK that can make what is a relatively simple construction. I don't regret buying it at all, but I have had to make one more hole. Kept upto date with my order through e-mails. Using it with my recliner and there's enough customisation for me to get comfortable. Very sturdy for the price. When constructing this wheel stand, all bolts simply slide in to place, and there is never a feeling of a lack of quality anywhere. Disappointed with Parcel Force delivery..24hour express, took 7 days! In the end, I hard mounted the shifter to the plate, and the issue was completely gone. And can be stored away in less than 30 seconds. I dont see why i have to pay for the Apex one 30 more Ive just bought an Apex myself, feels good and sturdy its worth the extra man, Plus its easier to put away if you were to need too, I dont know what to say outside of the way the Apex supports itself lends to stability and strength so its definitely tough and will eliminate more movement and flex than the classic. Almost zero flex, even with direct drive wheels, Pedal plate in particular was very secure, Slightly tricky to get the perfect driving position, SupportsPS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Steering wheel mount can be adjusted in angle, Compatible with all major racing wheels, pre-drilled, Product Dimensions (H x W x L): 80-110cm x 55cm x 69cm. The wheel plate, which the DD1 was mounted to, sits relatively low and tight against the main chassis, meaning it isnt too much of a weak spot. In the case of the shifter the holes don't match either (I had to drill one more hole). Can't recommend and thank you enough. In Stock. Have to say, I've been in the market on and off but prices have always put me off. Fanatec Podium Racing Wheel F1 Discounted By $800. The chair just looked very cheap and I didnt like the fact that the pedals are hewld down by only a velcro strap. Thats just how strong they can be. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The wheel mounting plate semi accepts the wheel, i had to modify thrustmasters washers(Dremel). This one was highly praised and recommended by the members there. I can also install a race seat to it later to make it a cockpit if I want which is nice. Perfect for Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec products. Its super sturdy and heavy. Easy to setup and very sturdy. APEX Wheel Stand Gear Shifter Mount. What I love about the Apex is the weight, it doesn't move at all when racing! , this monitor stand allows ergonomic positioning of monitors from 22 to 52 in size. Only to be associated with the shipping cost being almost as much as the stand itself. The T16000 HOTAS can only mount with one screw, but a velcro strip helps keeps them both in place without any modifications. I have to say that it's been nothing short of spectacular the entire time I've been using it (just under a year at the time of writing). Overall the whole experience was great. In the end I made two holes in mount v2 to be able to put the handbrake and the shifter together. My Apex stand is legit! Speaking of instructions, they were pretty basics and lacked more detailing, but you can easily find a tutorial online. Great build quality and I will look to GT Omega first for my sim racing needs, going forward. Find the perfect wheel height for you with our quick and easy height adjustment mechanism. Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari Integral Racing Wheel Alcantara. This was especially noticeable when comparing pedal plates. So itd be interesting to see if both of these options increased comfort. Well done, I look forward to buying your cockpit addon for the stand! This meant that I either had to have the wheel at the right height, but too far away. Later I saw the apex version and now I would have bought that one instead. Limited space, as I have to move as running in my office. A simple yet very effective stand, very easy to set up and compatible with my wheel and pedals. Sitting in a lower position for F1 2022, where I need the pedals further away ( even with the pedals on the furthest setting on the pedal plate), I need to bring the wheel closer, but this also raises the height of the wheel. All of our sim racing product reviews are grouped by both product type (Steering wheels, pedals etc) and by brand (Fanatec, GT Omega, Heusinkveld etc). It slots under the bed superbly. All of the mounting plates on the GT Omega APEX comes pre-drilled, with plenty of options to mount your racing wheel to. After Id finished constructing the GT Omega APEX wheel stand, I quickly ran in to my first issue. The unit folds up fast and reduces to a surprisingly small size making it a valuable option for users that have limited floor space and storage room. Regular price $399.90 Sale price from $89.95 . Top notch. I would definitely recommend. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Bought this based on a couple of reviews on YouTube and glad I did. GT Omega Classic+ Comes with the nice gear shifter mount that seems to be extendable (the side bar option or you can mount it on a frame)+ Seems to fold nicely+ Rubber feets+ can change the angle of a wheel+ two side panels for gear shifter / Streamdeck, etc.+ rubber feets, seems stable on laminated floor- Can't change angle of pedals- Seems wobbly at some videos- No quick removal of gear shifter as per Next Level Racing Stand- Need a hole drilling for Clubsport ? I must say that I can use it because the desk chair butts up against the bed. Not a heavy racing player, just looking for a better experience when playing racing games. Hello Select your address All. tl;dr - buy it. I am using a chair with castors which would move (when braking) if not for the fact that it is butted up to the end of my bed. Pay in 4 interest-free instalments so you can spread the cost. In this review, I run through my experience with the wheel stand. You've mentioned that it doesn't fold up small enough with a wheel, do you mean as it is at ~ 5-10 angle vs flat ? (from around 120 to 154) Planning on using it with the Logitech G29 + gear shifter (which I'll only buy once I also get the steering wheel stand). The GT Omega APEX Wheel Stand is one sturdy piece of equipment, and is one of the strongest wheel stands I've tested. The stand is very stable and heavy. The rest of the aspects are nothing to object to, it is appreciated to position the gear change on the left or right side, and the extra support to keep it closer or place a handbrake. It is fully compatible with all brands of racing wheel, and we had both our Logitech G923, and our Fanatec DD1 mounted to this wheel stand. It's a good quality build with various adjustments. Overall, this wheel base is a great value and I would recommend to anyone that doesn't have the space or money for a full sim cockpit. . 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