GT Omega Prime Cockpit Review Part 1 "The Build" 

Ive just ordered mine and they have now changed the pedal tray to a very thick and heavy version that looks solid as a rock

After all the times i've watched this video, im finally here building my rig alongside you :)

Thank you so much for this video. I don't have a lot of patience putting things together. With your help, I was able to toss out the instructions and expertly put this rig together. Of course, the only hard part for me was when I had to install the "new" pedal tray. This video was excellent, your voice was clear and commanding, your shots were illustrative. Thanks so much!

I am currently halfway through building mine, thank you for the deep dive and instructional video. Two things since this came out, the pedal plate is now made up from the aluminium pieces instead of that shoddy steel plate and secondly, when I was following your advice on the black screws for the side supports you mentioned there was only one type of the recessed screws but there are now two, and I happened to find the longer ones first and managed to damage channel trying to get these in following the advice here. Seems they changed a fair bit since yours.

Not sure if GT omega has mentioned it but their new pedal tray is a massive improvement from the first batches for cockpits. Its basically 2 10mm thick aluminum plates that sandwich 2 pieces of profile.

This is an amazing video - thank you v much. Also appreciate you recording audio properly very pleasant to watch/listen to.

I have the GT Omega Prime, rock solid. what I really like is that is compatible with other 8020 cockpit accessories. I got the keyboard holder from Trakracer, and the NLR motion platform v3 adapter from SimLab P1(x). (tip: you can mount the motion platform with a perfect low profile and the buttkicker adapter by moving the back piece to the front, and using the lower profile seat bars in the back - gives it room for the buttkicker to move and keep the low profile).

This was fantastic. I used this and the Part 2 video as my step by step guide to assembling my GT Omega Prime, and then dipped into the TrakRacer TR160 Build for the Seat mounting.

Thanks for the upload. I've been waiting to see if you were going to review this. 👍

Great work as always!

Awesome, I was hoping SRG would do a review of this cockpit. Great job as always. 👍

Great video watched the whole thing love how u broke the build part by part and took your time I'm looking to get a cockpit

Thank you for the video Gary, you rock man!

Thank you so much for your video, very well detailed and easy to follow. I’ve just finished putting my prime cockpit together and I really doubt I’d have managed without your video as the instructions that come with the rig are trash! Thanks again!

Thank you Barry.

So glad you do videos like this. I am in China so I bought a Chinese copy (branded as something else but 90% identical to this) and put it together last night. Made several mistakes one of which affected the rigidity of the wheel base. Rewatch this video and problem solved!!! Thanks Sim Racing Garage.

I had the same issue with the flex on the pedal board. I’m using Heusinkveld Sprint pedals. Also had that “popping” sound you mention. I discovered that the screws provided were just a tiny bit too long, so that when you think you have it as tight as it goes it’s actually not. The screw is hitting the aluminum profile, so the pedal board is just loose enough to “pop” under certain circumstances. I ended up purchasing the Sim-Lab P1-X upgrade kit and replacing the stock pedal board with that. Works like a charm, but ultimately it brought the cost up enough that it would’ve been almost the same to purchase the complete P1-X rig to begin with.

You gave more information than the GT Omega customer service reps were able to (Or willing to). I bought their monitor mount, and decided to attach some accessories to it. Well, the 40 series t-nuts I had just rattled down the channels like you showed. I was able to get them to work (With no shortage of frustration), but I was completely put off. I was figuring they were using some oddball proprietary custom size framing to lock you into buying their accessories and expansions. I reached out to their CSR, and they have no idea what size t-nuts their products need. They just kept telling me "M8", which was useless information. After showing them a picture of the t-nut size comparison, they finally suggested the leaf spring t-nuts (Still without know what series I'd need). They were also unable to tell me if the Prime and Prime Lite rig would have this same issue. I decided I would not go forward with the Prime cockpit because I figured they were up to some funny stuff. But in the first few minutes of your video, you made it make complete sense. Using deeper grooves is kind of a cheesy tactic that I'm sure they saved some money on, though I guess the lower weight is nice if I ever have to move it. I hate those leaf spring t-nuts compared to the ball t-nuts, but I guess they serve the purpose. Even though I'm still very turned off by the lack of knowledge of their CSR's, your video might have gotten them a sale back. I guess I'll have to head on over to Part 2 to see how it performed before I make up my mind though ;)

Great Rig!

Thank you for comparing the actual profile itself between the different offerings. It’s really helping one decide which to put their $$ , I wonder how sim lab specific profile compares; as that video was done way before the influx of the current 8020 lot

That pedal tray design is a major flaw for me. So the ASR 6 it is! Thanks as usual Barry.

I used a small dremel cutting disk to pre score the corner brackets so they would break off clean. Secondly you don't need to slide in the t nuts. You can just pop them which is mentioned in the instructions. Also the pedal mount now has two soldered support braces which adds rigidity. This is my 4th 80/20 build and the black finish on the Gt Omega is the best I have seen. Sim labs and Trak racer profile both scratched easily. Not this one. Got it for 599 +tax shipped. Great deal

You are the best! Around.

Looks like a fantastic rig...... Pedal tray aside. GT Omega seems to always do this, was the same reason I eventually just returned my GT omega titan. Thanks barry!

I'm receiving this cockpit tomorrow. Already dreading the build because I'm not too good with instructions 😅 Edit: I'll be following your video when I assemble it.

Damn..... I’ve got a Playseat Evolution and I’m damn jealous!

I'm watching sat in my Omega Prime and I love it the pedal tray on mine has no issues. Thanks for the review Barry..

I had to drop my plate all the way down and not use the brackets. Have about over a month on this rig. Love it. Need some more parts! For monitor mount/ keyboard

Picked up mine with the 10% pre order discount so came in a decent amount cheaper than competition in the UK. Very happy with the purchase. Rock solid with a DD1 and no flex in the pedal tray with V3's installed. Only issue with the tray was the spacing/size of the slots as needed so large diameter washers to hold the bolts in place. Be nice if they supplied caps for the corner brackets hiding the silver bolts to complete the all black look.

I just finished putting mine together and can report that the new pedal tray Omega upgraded to after poor reviews of the initial units is extremely solid. It better be, it's probably 20 lbs all by itself. Definitely corrects the primary complaint of this review.

Great video as always. The Prime is what I ended up getting because it was cheaper then a P1X when shipped to the US. I used what I saved and got an inverted pedal tray from Trak Racer. Very happy with my choice.

With the christmas sale + prom code (and the usual free shipping) I got this for $631 USD today!!!! Cant wait for it to arrive!

hmm after that review Im quite happy I went with the Simlab P1-X, as I got thicker profiles and a way better pedal tray design for almost the same money.

Shame this wasnt available when i built my rig, looks great value

SRG need some T-shirts and other Merch with "So...Lets Get To It" on 'em.

I pre-ordered and got mine at the end of the year. And I can say the pedal deck does flex a bit. I didn't notice it with my CSP V2's, but once I installed my HE Sprints, oh man. The front bows quite a bit, half-inch or so depending on load. And I run the Sprints out of the box, only recently got them so haven't felt a need to adjust just yet. I'm trying to figure a way to reduce the flex without retrofitting another brand's pedal deck. Was considering Trak Racer's deck, or just grabbing 8020 myself and cutting to fit for a more solid and flat deck. I may try your install method first, without using the angle mount option and mount directly to the frame. As always, great video and details.

comparing btw this GT Omega rs6 ($900) vs TR 160($1179) . thanks for review.

That is a nice and shiny Rickenbacker guitar you got there

Man, I just bought one of these. It should be here Tuesday. I've probably watched this video 10x just getting mentally prepared for when it arrives. Just wanted to say how thankful I am for your videos. You're awesome man.

Can't say that I have any rattle in my pedal tray with my unit, nor any really noticeable flex. Perhaps it does but I certainly don't feel any. I do echo that it would be nice to have a spring based T-nut instead but as you mentioned, it's not impossible to work with. Shifter mount is definitely solid, I stood on mine and it starts to tilt the whole rig, definitely solid there. I felt that it definitely was a decent value compared to what else I could actually get ahold of, all things considered. One thing that people do need to keep in mind is their location - some areas of the world do have quite a difference when shipping is factored in. Add in your seat costs and such, and it could be a hundred or two more, at least at the time I ordered mine, and even recently when I looked. Looking forward to the driving impressions, but I've certainly loved using mine so far, and a lot of the irks that I've seen other reviews mention too, really are just nitpicking as opposed to genuine issues.

Another excellent review, thank you Barry. My concrete floor doesn’t flex at all under my Heusinkveld Sprint load cell brake, the oak desk doesn’t shake with the DD1, and my IKEA chair is comfortable for hours of racing... I guess I won’t be upgrading any time soon. 😀

Really like your stuff! But I have to say the slight pedal flex in the tray is not a deterrent for me. I ordered mine a week ago. Already got it! All else fails it’s easy enough to reinforce. The price point is excellent! In the 4 x 1 60 base frame is a number one

I have this rig and it’s great and only cost me just over £500 👍🏻

Great review!! Please, in your opinion which are the main pros and cons comparing this Omega Prime with SimLab Gt1-Evo? Thanks

Hey! What a fantastic review. I see you held up a MIGE front motor mount to the chassis and it fits. Please, what front mount was this?

This is barely less expensive than combining a Motedis S-Dream with a basic seat from Ricmotech, which has the benefit of using standard profile.

Could you review the Titan cockpit next? Not sure if it’s better than the Art or Pro

I regret getting this over paying a bit extra for the Sim Lab. It was hyped as being much cheaper than anything else... well, Sim Lab was actually cheaper with their November discount but sadly stock ran out everywhere.

Awesome they are going aluminum extrusion profiles now as well, but why did they cheap out on the pedal tray!?.. .

Hi, I'm going to order the GT Omega prime after watching your review. I have the Fanatec DD Pro for PS5 and on the GT Omega wheel deck plates they have DD as an option for the wheel. My question is which is better the flat based wheel top or the famatec DD option? Which would be more sturdy? Please help lol. Thank you

Would you recommend using blue loctite on the blind bolts for the uprights?

Its a shame this don't come with the option of the DD front mount style wheel mount

They probably should have went with 40mmX120mm instead of 40X160mm and upgraded the pedal tray.

Mines solid 👍🏻 can’t fault it

Been looking everywhere does this rig. Come with feet????

I had 4 larger washers with mine. In the manual ther're shown on page 2 at the bottom where it shows all parts. (just above the picture of the 4m 5m and 6m allen wrenches) Except in the rest of the instructions... they don't go anywhere. And here Barry doesn't even have them. Anyone know what those 4 washers are meant for?

Just bought one without the seat for 24% off. I already have a GT Omega XL seat so that will go right on this. Unfortunately at lot of the extras are out of stock. I could only get the floor mat and the mouse tray.

Anybody know how long the wheel plate is? Is it 600mm like the sim labs p1?

Barry, do you know how I can buy a Sim-Labs GT1 EVO?I live in the US.

Hi, a Super professional video as always...Im just to buy one of this cockpits but I plan to use the VRS Mich bracket...and I see that u show in 39:30 a mich base...so Theres a diference in that base and the VRS Bracket...so let me Know if the VRS bracket fits in this wheel deck...as always Tks for ure Channel

I bought this rigg, will be putting it together tomorrow, my heart sank tho when I seen the box, although it was designed in Scotland of all places, its made in CHINA

Plastic feet would be better on carpet. The rubber feet would grip the carpet and make it hard to shift.

43:06 frog

Hey barry any plans for sparco gaming formula seat/cockpit review?

hey i was wondering are you going to do a review on the newish logitech g923?

So optimus primes brother is a sim rig....

yeah couple of cosmetics i dont like but the pedal tray looks too cheap

I'm installing the kit right now and putting things together, and you really sort of gloss over just how bad the threading on the T Nuts are. 90% of my T Nuts have threading issues and it's a pain in the ass.

The video has only been up 2 mins and that same one person always dislikes barry's vids... who the hell is is it ffs ????

mine arrived missing parts and all scratched up! gt omega support was zero help... wish I would have ordered from any other company.

why would anyone buy this over a gt1 or a p1 simlabs

Overengineering 101

This thing just have all kinds of problems. Starting with the price.

A lot more build and a lot less talk would be nice.

Overpriced piece of junk!