ES3 Elite Sim Racing Seat - Full Carbon Fibre Edition

Product Overview

The Next Level Racing® ES3 Elite Sim Racing Seat – Full Carbon Fiber Edition is a premium fixed-back racing seat built for sim racers who want hypercar-inspired styling, advanced ergonomics, and uncompromising strength. Its standout feature is a full carbon fiber shell with a premium high-gloss finish, delivering a lightweight yet rigid foundation engineered for serious sim racing performance.

Designed to comfortably suit users up to a 36″ waist, the ES3 combines a sculpted performance seat shape, precision-moulded cushions, bespoke side-mount brackets, and no-flex construction for exceptional support during intense sessions. Developed through Next Level Racing's leading design and manufacturing capabilities, it's built for racers who demand premium materials, immersive ergonomics, and long-lasting performance.

Unlike reclining seats in the range, the ES3 is a fixed-back design — angle and height are set through its custom side-mount brackets rather than a recliner mechanism.

Leading Features

• Full Carbon Fiber Performance
  The ES3 brings motorsport-grade construction to sim racing with a full carbon fiber shell engineered for strength, rigidity, and lightweight performance. Its premium high-gloss coating gives it a striking visual presence while maintaining the structural support demanding setups require. Whether paired with high-end Direct Drive wheels, heavy load-cell pedals, motion platforms, or haptic systems, the ES3 provides a stable, immersive foundation.
   
• Hypercar-Inspired Comfort and Support
  Built with a premium hypercar-style fit, the ES3 features articulated side bolsters, sculpted shoulder support, and anatomically shaped cushions for a secure, immersive driving position. The precision-moulded cushion system combines high-density foam, soft-touch synthetic suede, PU leather sides, and air channels to help distribute body heat over longer sessions. An angled seat base cushion helps reduce forward movement under braking, keeping you supported and focused during high-intensity racing.
   
• Adjustability and Cockpit Compatibility
  The ES3 includes bespoke, custom-designed side-mount seat brackets that give you multiple angle and height adjustment options to dial in your preferred position. It's compatible with most cockpits and supports advanced simulator configurations, including motion and haptic systems.

Specifications

Adjustments

• Bespoke side-mount brackets for multiple angle and height positions
• Fixed-back shell — no recliner mechanism (angle is set at the bracket)
• Angled seat base cushion to reduce forward slide under braking

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the difference between the Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass versions?
A: Both seats share the same ES3 platform, including the hypercar-inspired fixed-back design, sculpted side bolsters, shoulder support, precision-molded comfort system, removable cushions, side-mount brackets, and cockpit compatibility.

The main difference is the shell construction. The Full Carbon Fiber Edition features a full carbon fiber shell with a premium high-gloss finish, offering the most premium and lightweight material experience in the ES3 range. The Fiberglass Edition – Black uses a high-strength fiberglass shell with a premium high-gloss finish, delivering the same ES3 design language, ergonomics, and fixed-back racing feel in a more accessible option.

Q: Is the ES3 compatible with my cockpit?
A: Both the Full Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass Editions include custom Next Level Racing® side-mount brackets with multiple height and angle adjustment options, helping users fine-tune their preferred driving position. If your cockpit supports side-mounted racing seats, the ES3 should be suitable. We always recommend checking your cockpit’s mounting points and seat bracket compatibility before purchase.

Q: Does it recline?
A: No. The ES3 is a fixed-back seat. Your driving angle and height are set using the included side-mount brackets.

Q: Is the ES3 suitable for load-cell pedals and high-end sim racing setups?
A: It is designed to support advanced simulator configurations, including heavy load-cell pedals, motion platforms, and haptic simulation systems. The fixed-back design, sculpted bolsters, and supportive seating position are intended to help keep drivers secure and focused during high-intensity racing sessions.

Q: What size user does the ES3 support?
A: The ES3 Elite Sim Racing Seat is designed to comfortably suit users up to a 36-inch waist.

The seat also supports users from 150 cm to 210 cm in height and has a supported maximum weight of 150 kg / 331 lbs. As with all fixed-back racing-style seats, fit can depend on personal body shape and preferred seating position, so we recommend checking the specifications before purchase.
 

Compatibility

✅ Compatible out of the box
❌ Not compatible
⚠ Requires Adaptor

Troubleshooting

Q: Bracket feels loose or seat shifts
A: Check that all side-mount bracket bolts are torqued evenly on both sides; re-tighten to the values in the manual.

Q: Can't achieve desired seating angle
A: Reposition the seat on the side-mount brackets using the alternative mounting holes to change angle and height.

Q: Sliding forward under braking
A: Confirm the angled base cushion is seated correctly and adjust the overall seat angle at the brackets for more support.

Instructions Guide & Video Links

• PDF Manual: Download ES3 Elite Sim Racing Seat Instruction Manual

• Assembly Video: 

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