Is the Fanatec DD1/DD2 Wheel Base Still Worth it? - Review
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2023
- The Fanatec Podium DD1/DD2 wheel base has been around for a while. Over the last few years, it's received many firmware and software improvements that have greatly enhanced the experience and force feedback. But is it still worth it?
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Exactly my friend, I think exactly the same as you, I'm looking forward to the QR2 coming out so I can enjoy my dd1 100%
UPDATE: THE QR2 system launched today and now on the DD1/DD2 there is zero flex!
Owning a CSL-DD, this video helps me get over the FOMO of the DD1/DD2. I always think it would be nice to have the extra power, but at the ned if the day the 8Nm is decent enough for my setup. I also change my steering wheels a lot, and the rubber collarnwould be a royal pain. I can stick with what I have and wait for the next generation of podium and Clubsport wheelbases from Fanatec. The CSL-DD should last another 5 years or so, fingers crossed. 😂
I loved my dd pro but had an opportunity to grab the now discontinued podium F1 dd1, and went for it. I LOVE this thing. I just wanted a bit more than the dd pro could do. So now I have a full podium f1 setup and tgt 2 setup and have fun with both. Sometimes on console thrustmaster works in certain games better so I like having both
Thanks for the video! I've just picked up DD1 with QR2 and ClubSport Wheel RS for 1000€ as a Black Friday bundle... Thought it was a good deal and worth a few hundred bucks more over CSL DD
Great content 🏁🏁
100% have to agree with everything on this one👍
Hi Sebb
I agree with most of what you say. The FF of the DD2 is really good. The QR sucks as you say. I switched to Asetek Invicta recently. In my opinion it is better. more snappy, livelier. The QR is fantastic on the Asetek. btw. I am surprised you Find Assetto Corsa Comp FF good. I prefer AC and even Automobilista 2 FF, much more feeling in my opinion. Competizione FF is kind of bland.
I like z your reviews, good depth and honesty. Keep going!
Harald
can you elaborate in detail what the main differences are in ffb feel between simucube and fanatec dd? (other than smootheness)... sidenote: qr2 is coming next week...
Are you using your own FFB profiles for Fanalab? Would you share them or just give us the basic settings you use for ACC?
Thares so many settings they recommend you keep off but if you do use them it can eliminate that notchie feeling..
The QR seems to be the luck of the draw! My wheels connect to the wheel base so tight i have a hard time getting them off lol. I have zero flex or slipping.
My only fear is the newer wheel i purchased used a slightly smaller diameter pin vs the old one i have! At first i had a couple signal issues, but then i tightened the the locking ring down a tad tighter and that stopped
Hey, what track is that? It looks fun
Nice review. Is there much difference between DD1 and Simucube in terms of ffb quality?
Simucube slightly better but not mind blowing so imo.
@@AeroVeloce have you tried using qr2 quick release? Can you give a review on this? Thanks.
which wheel do you use with your fanatec podium button ? looks like you upgraded it and looks great
Mzw wheel, I’ve got a video on it.
What rim are you using on top of the podium button module? Is that the Turn Racing R320?
Mzw huracan wheel
@@AeroVeloce thank you! Just looked them up. Definitely on my wish list now. The Porsche rim is not always comfortable enough for long stints.
can you share you updated FFB settings for ACC and iracing especially after update of ACC?
I have videos on ffb settings for both acc and Iracing. Highly recommend you check them out
Would the extra power on the dd2 be useful with larger 350mm wheels compared to the dd1?
Unlikely but depends on what you drive and how much force you like
We need your video about QR2
It was but now its def not worth it. Just get the dd+ it feels like its ovrr 20nm and there are no like 0 dips or drops or dead zones. Its always got torwue always got this grip weight feel in the cneter of the wheel. It just never loosens unless its to tell you something about the grip. Insane feel, clean clean feel. Super polished with tons of detail.
Doesnt podium feel like a bad choice now then asatek have full ecosystem and bundles over 10nm for barely the price of podium base and asatek being reviewed by many as top products? Feels like a asatek bundle before podium base is a better choice?
I would seriously consider asetek for sure.
i just bought the DD2 for 799 with the QR2 , lets see how it performs compared to the dd pro i have now
Hahaha je suis aussi la pcq il est en promo et jsuis aussi belge 🤣 le monde est ptit
@@IAMIN1020 i speak Nederlands 🤣 dont understand French mon ami
just ordered mine today, i had a csl dd with the boost kit since late september and felt like i needed something a little bit stronger
@@Pigey same thing here
What's that half steering wheels name ?
Mzw huracan replica
I went with Fanatec DD1 primarily because I could understand their ecosystem. Information on Asetek via their website is a mess. I’ve never driven on an asetek/moza wheel so I’ll have nothing to compare to.
Great product but when you have issues with any Fanatec products…their customer service is horrible!!!
No you shouldn’t. Fanatec them selves said the podium is obsolete with the new CS DD and DD+. They will not make these and support them for much longer. Another reason they slashed the prices on these.
wait what do you mean ? Should we not get it anymore, i am considering buying the DD2 with QR2. I am new to sim racing and want something where I can slowly build up with without making other purchases
@@hald4865 I’d get the DD or DD+. They have the same holding torque as the DD1. DD1 just has a higher peak torque. The current market doesn’t seem to care about peak torques anymore. Everyone wants holding torque which is the actual torque value of a base. But fanatec and boosted media both have said the new DD series has better feedback. And it should only get better when they release their new software.
Fanatec said the podium series will be phased out. Some people suspect in 3 years there will be a new podium DD series in the future.
@@mrmidnight32 so you would say getting the DD+ for 200 more dollars would be the better option than getting the the DD2 with QR2. As the DD2's holding torque is around 20N. I am only considering either the DD+ or the DD2 to purchase now. I am also contemplating between the CSL Elite V2's or the V3's as there is a 100$ difference and I would like a better clutch and feedback in the long run but I heard that the V3's breaks down and is annoying in terms of adjustability.
@@hald4865 I haven’t touched one yet. I literally just ordered the DD this morning. True torque is actually 15nm on the DD2. I’m sure you googled as most of us showing it has 20 from that esports website. But the CEO OF FANATEC him self posted a graph showing I doesn’t hold 20nm for any longer than 5 seconds. Holding torque is 15nm. Again what they also said was the DD+ is superior technology to the podium series. Faster response time, cleaner FFB, and with the true force or what ever it’s called will be even better. Which is why they’re dropping the podium line. The Black Friday sale is to rid them selves of old stock.
Again my stats and info come from fanatec them selves several times.
The Podiums cannot be obsolete if they're still selling them. Also, they are still supporting the obsolete CSW 2.5 and CSL Elite bases (latest driver 454 included firmware updates for them). It will be a while before they stop supporting Podium bases especially as they've not replaced the range.
Blackfriday dd2 for $800 was well worth it for me to upgrade from a csw v2.5