ES1 Haptic

The Next Level Racing® ES1 Haptic Seat puts the HF8 Pro haptic system inside the ES1 bucket seat. It is for sim racers who want detailed, real-time feedback built into the seat itself rather than added as a separate pad.

Eight high-torque motors, the same ones used in the HF8 Pro, turn gear shifts, curb strikes and surface changes into sensations you can feel. Against the original HF8, torque is up 200%, power is up 400% and motor speed is 60% faster.

Professional race car driver Alex Gardner singles out the feel through gear shifts, ripple strips and loss of traction. He says it makes the car much easier to judge.

Motors inside the shell

Each motor sits directly in the seat shell. Feedback stays balanced and low latency, and because nothing can shift, no vibration is lost between motor and body. You feel tire slip or a curb strike right where it happens on the car.

Durable racing suede gives grip and comfort. Cold-molded foam keeps support firm through endurance sessions and holds your body stable, so you can race hard with confidence.

Tune every zone

You can set up all eight feedback zones in Next Level Racing® HFS Software or through SimHub. Motor strength, response and trigger behavior all adjust, so you can recreate engine RPM, road texture, braking and collisions.

HFS runs at 75 frames per second, which keeps latency very low and feedback accurate. A built-in physical controller changes intensity quickly. On console*, the 3.5 mm audio input turns game audio into vibration for racing, flight or multimedia.

*Console note: consoles drive the motors from game audio alone. Per-motor control and telemetry effects need a PC running HFS Software or SimHub.

Fits most cockpits

Side-mount compatibility lets you position and angle the seat with most industry-standard seat brackets. The compact, light design installs easily in popular cockpits. The haptics also work alongside motion and tactile systems you may already run. A rigid shell and ergonomic shape make it a strong choice for demanding sim racing setups.

Key features

• Eight built-in haptic motors: low-latency (75 FPS) positional feedback without losing comfort
• HF8 Pro technology: versus the original HF8, 200% more torque, 60% faster motor speed and 400% more power
• Next Level Racing® HFS Software: customize eight separate feedback zones across racing and flight titles
• Bucket-style shape: contoured to hold you steady through corners and heavy braking
• Side-mount ready: fits industry-standard seat brackets
• Racing suede over PU molded foam: firm support, less slipping and comfort over long sessions

Specifications

Seat diagram and measurements

Compatibility

• Next Level Racing® Elite Series cockpits
• Next Level Racing® GTtrack Frame Only
• Next Level Racing® F-GT Frame Only: use the seat sliders supplied with the F-GT cockpit and remove the cockpit's shifter plate
• Third-party cockpits with a side mounting option for sim racing: check that the measurements line up with the cockpit connections

In the box

• Next Level Racing® ES1 Haptic Feedback Sim Racing Seat
• Power supply
• Mounting hardware

Digital assembly instructions and videos are at bit.ly/nlr-instructions. The cockpit and electronic accessories are not included. The seat is built for simulator and esports use only. Do not use it on the road or install it in a vehicle.

Assembly

Tap the manual cover to open the PDF instructions.