Simagic GTS wheel is any good for the asking price?
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- Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2022
- After testing the Simagic FX Pro formula wheel and the GT hub is time to take closer look at the latest suggestion of that new line, the GTS round wheel in 300mm diameter size.
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Stop explaining yourself. Your channel is great. Let the haters hate.
You are so right buddy 🤛
I ordered the mini, because of your video from before. I love your editing and love for the racing itself. I actually get the wheel and base tomorrow!
Thank you for the kind words brother 🤗
Happy racing with the new buddy 💪
I have Simagic products. Never had a problem. Software support is outstanding. I emailed them about the "authorized retailor" issue and they responded that it ensures three things: faster response times, distributors can offer direct replacement authorizations if needed and it avoids buyers falling prey to counterfit products. As far as Tech Support goes, I cannot vouch because after owning my wheelbase and three wheels for two years the products are bullit proof and have never had an issue. I even converted a Fanatec F1 to NRG mount and USB and with Fanaleds it works perfectly. As far as manufacturing quality goes, these products are made in Hong Kong with very strict QC vs the mainland. I highly recommend all of the Simagic product line. Thanks for the review and be safe!
Found your channel recently and you became my number one adress for sim racing content very quickly! I'm still on the lookout for my first DD wheel. Keep up the great work!
This is non stop man. First alpha mini,
P1000...then fx pro....
Now gts...i cant stop buying. Arghhh...
With each good review plus good experiences....i kept on buying stuff from them....
Next goal. The shifter and the handbrake. Gg.
Those guys really have passion for Simracing, is not just business 😁
If it's good enough for you it's good enough for me. Ordered mine with an Alpha Mini this morning. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Great video as always brother! It's great seeing Simagic and Moza continuing to enhance their line up of products. Quality variety is always great for us.
Just subbed and ordered GTS, Alpha Mini, and FX Pro Formula. Truly appreciate your content demeanor!
You dive deep all at one’s 😁
Happy racing with those buddy, you will love them 💪
@@chepilevski Thanks! I was using Thrustmaster belt driven and I realized I like different wheel feel for certain car types, Formula, GT, etcetera. Figured it made sense with the Simagic upgrade to get different wheels. It’s nice having the opinion of someone who actually knows what performance/race driving feels like IRL.
After seeing a couple of your videos, I really have to say that I love the 'meta' messages in every one of them. This isn't just about sim racing products, it is about experience and sometimes even philosophy :D Brilliant stuff really!
And btw.: Just ordered an Alpha Mini, together with this wheel... Will be my first higher end simracing setup, after using a T500RS for a couple of years... Really looking forward to spend a bit of time after a stressfull day of work with this. :D
Hey buddy, you will love the experience with the new DD base 😃
Happy racing man 💪
Hi mate. Im thinking about switching from T300 to Alpha Mini with same wheel. What are yours feelings after using this setup for a longer period of time? How about reliability?
Great work man! I can't believe I missed this yesterday... I blame RUclips 😄
😁 have a great evening brother 🤛
Gday mate, love your videos, always honest and like you always say, people need to make their own decisions. I’ve had the alpha mini with the GT1d rim for a few months and love it. In regard to SimMagic and customer after sales care, I think they’re right the way they’ve gone about it. My alpha mini base had a faulty USB connection which meant it was useless, I contacted my supplier and they had a new unit to me within days. I can’t imagine how long that would have taken if I had to deal directly with the manufacturer in China.
Very well said Mark 🍻
Happy to hear you enjoy your experience with your choice 🤛
Today is 02/13/2022. My Simagic Ultimate with FX wheek show up in two days. I'm very impatient as it is. But it's killing me to wait. After having a TS-XW for 5 years the upgrade anticipation is very hard to wait for. Thank you for your reviews. I didn't buy what I bought because of your reviews. But your reviews helped steer me towards getting the Simagic.
That will be noticeable change buddy 😃 the anticipation is one of the beauty in our lives 😁 it can almost hurts but is also great feeling 💪
@@chepilevski Yes it will. Do you have any pedals you’d suggest looking at under $1000? Won’t be upgrading from my TLCM’s right away but that’s the next upgrade.
Great review. I just purchased the Alpha mini and GTS.
Have fun buddy 🤛😃
It's almost like they're reading my mind with this wheelrim. I've spent months looking into new DDs but couldn't find a decent all-round 300-330 mm rim because I tend to drive a load of different stuff and don't feel like immediately spending on multiple rims.
Hey brother. Awesome Video as always. Next week finally is time for the expo. Hope to see you there. Stay healthy and have an awesome Start into next week.
Finally 💪
See you there brother 🍻
Thank you for the exceptional attention to detail. Amazing presentation ! I own the original m10 base and the f1 rim and could not be happier. Your shared experience with simagic products are similar to my own. I think you may have helped me get off the fence and purchase the gts wheel : ) Happy driving
Just sold my g923 and bought an alpha mini with GTS wheel. What an incredible improvement. I know it’s probably not saying much from a Logitech system but the button are tactile and wheel pleather is smooth and soft and grippy. It has a two flat spots at the bottom ends of the wheel which I don’t what what design is for.
That’s good question indeed! I have no idea too 🤔
I wonder if it's for VR purposes and knowing the direction of the wheel or something?
@@DavidGarcia-oi5nt that’s a good observation
Your right, its not saying much coming from Logicrap.
What are you using it on ? Stand or whole rig ?
Thank you for the video and the review. I will buy this wheel based on this review.
Perfect wheel for when it’s time to replace my Modded TM leather wheel i’m currently using on An Alpha Mini. Especially like that the shifters are on the quiet side , as that puts me off most others.
The shifters are very acceptable from noise level for sure!
When will you do a walk around and show your complete sim rig? Looks great!
Your content is the best :)
Thx for the support brother 🤗
hey again so I've been using the simmagic mini, and simpro manager beta. I race gt3, and i just cant seem to dial in the settings correctly. Wondering if you could make a video going over the software and how to dial in correct ffb for iracing.
I would try to do that but basically here how I try to run any FFB trough all wheel!
I try to go as low in the post processing filters which is the Smoothness filter in Simagic software! I run that at 1
For damping and friction I use personally lower numbers like maximum 10%
That may feel like very light on the strength around center but I don’t mind that !
In those settings the FFB doesn’t fight against those dynamics and I can feel full the texture of the road! Ones I start cornering the ffb load and I can feel the limits of the grip!
The speed is on max as I want maximum reaction of the wheel and the interpolation filter helps the low textures of the road more pronounced and the same time make’s transition of the forces more smooth so I use that at maximum!
You can test that and see if you like it but FFB is very personal preference and the best way is to test everything you can till you find your own personal sweet spot!
In those settings my brain just reacts better but can be different for you !
i'm waiting for that wheel and the Alpha base. I'm using a TSPC base right now and I was looking to get the new Thrustmaster DD but after thinking about it, I think it make sense for me to go with simagic for a bit more money.
You won’t regret your choice Max 🤛
I had my thrustmaster tx for long time sooo happy..many years ,hours..and finally ive decided jump to the DD bases, for me personally when i got in my hands my new alpha mini with the fx formula..I was surprised the quality of this product.
I can use others steering whells just using the QR. Ive been waiting for some rally model...this gts its looks nice but im still thinking if buy or not..the desing still not what i really want...but for sure the quality and price of this brand is not bad...
Glad to hear you enjoy the experience with your choice brother 😃💪
Thank you for your high quality videos!
May I ask which city in Germany you are living in?
Thx for the support Viktor 🤛
I am in Tamm near Stuttgart buddy !
I'm considering buying the Simagic Ultimate and this wheel (I like round wheels lol). Hoping It'll be a good upgrade from CSL Elite + LC.
It will be for sure buddy
Support you~! It 's real.
"I prefer to take good product for less money from and part of the world"
Bought some Simmagic Products the other week, made excellent use of Black Friday sales and was able to snatch a Alpha Mini and GT-Cup Wheel with the clutch paddels for $900 euros. First Direct Driver ever and arrives soon! Can't wait!
Hope to hear your experience with those at some point buddy 🤛
Have fun mate 😃
@@chepilevski WIsh that was the case man! Got screwed over by the site and they finally gave me a refund. Thinking of buying the same setup again from a different site but it's gonna be an extra 150 euros. So not sure what to get. They delivered me the wheelbase but not the wheel. Not sure what to go for.
@@amarokdcs1062 but did you return the base or you kept it?
Sorry to hear that mate 😞
@@chepilevski I've kept the Base they sent the items seperately althought It was 1 order, so the Base came and as far as I've tested its fully working just they never sent the wheel. ( They refunded it by just refunding the value of the Wheel, which they did not send ).
@@amarokdcs1062 that sucks 🙈
It happens to me with other companies before ordering one GPU 2080ti and I was very ☹️
I know that feeling bro but it is what it is ! Just take your decision and go for it 🤛
Hello, do you have any experience with simagic alcantara or alcantara in general? This wheel is offered in both and I can't decide. Looking up leather vs alcantara online didn't really help.
I prefer the Alcantara which is suede by the way as it has better grinding in use then the leather which slides and make my hands sweaty.
The advantage of the leather is, it keeps clean for longer and the suede became dirty in few weeks but I personally don’t mind that aspect 🤛
I'm in the hunt for an entry level dd. Wad thinking Moza r9, simagic alpha mini. Not sure what else I should look at... suggestions? I have the Fanatec CSL Elite v2 pedals coming. So should I consider fanatec?... or doesn't really matter? Also what's a good reseller here in the US?
Simotion is good one in US !
I personally love The R9 and I used it strength for 8 weeks with zero problems and very satisfying FFB and the same with the Alpha Mini before!
Those two are equally great choices in my opinion and you can’t go wrong!
Just check which ecosystem you prefer if you go between those two !
I can’t personally suggest other brands as I don’t have much experience with the CSLDD and I will test it at some point but for now I can’t talk about that choice! Hope other can help you with that !
@@chepilevski Thanks. I've read some comments from people who have tried both the csl dd and the alpha mini and in all cases I've seen they all said alpha mini hands down. So csl dd is out for me now. Looking like alpha mini but darn that f1 flagship wheel from moza is sexy! Trying not to let that sway me... especially since I'm usually racing in vr
@@bluebatracing208 if you are racing VR the dash will go waisted indeed 🙈
First of all - Great Vid again.
Question: I have a Alpha Mini with GT4 Wheel - I am looking for a new wheel - my eyes are on this one but also on the FX Pro. If you compare this two only from feeling during driving, dont look at Display and other features --> Which is your choice? (Basically for GT-Cars - sometimes Open Wheel)
Thx for the kind words Thomas !
The FX pro is one of the most comfortable wheels I have around and I use it for GT cars particularly!
The handles are super smooth and great in feeling with gloves and without 😃
Of corse the price difference is huge!
@@chepilevski price difference should be not a problem if you send me your example ;-). I am only thinking that it is a bit a overkill with the FX on the Alpha Mini, but this will be my problem to decide ;-)
Thank you a lot for your Feedback, it is inspiring with which passion your are "living" simracing.
Hi. Thanks for your high quality content! I love watching your videos.
I just placed an order for Alpha Mini. I like what you said. I have to enjoy life and do what I like. I drift in AC mosty. I wish Simagic had a slightly bigger wheel, clean shape and few simple buttons for lower price. What steering wheel is good for drifting? What are the good options? Deep dish shape? 330mm or 350mm?
Hey buddy, thanks for the kind words man 🤗
Honestly I’m not a drifter and don’t have much opinion about that but from my experience, anything above 330mm is best experience from wheel rotation in speed and smoothness for drifting as we don’t need too fast rotation in this stile driving and deep dish will be comfortable if you are manually shifting with H or SQ shifter! There are plenty of choices in that size and you can get any of there wheels for other racing and just deep dish wheel with there QR for drifting!
@chepilevski what brand can you suggest? I don't want to spend a ton of money and it has to be nice. DND rim looks good for $150. Do you know anything about them? momo/sparco is more expensive $250
Hello! 😊one question... between the GT1-SR steering wheel and this GTS, which one do you prefer in the end? and another question... do they both have the same thickness? I'm not talking about the circumference, I know they are different, but about the thickness of the steering wheel. Thank you, I love your videos and you explain very well! a greetings
The GT1 is my favorite for sure but I haven’t tested the wheel they offer as I had here the GT hub and used it with my wheels here !
@@chepilevski hi ! By the way, I think I'm going to order the GT PRO HUB. Do you know what distance the steering wheel must have in order to hold it? 70mm? Thanks a lot, one more time.
@Race Beyond Matter I love your videos. I am new to PC racing having raced with logitechs and T500RS for years on PS. Have now moved to Simagic and taken on board your video about setting up the seating and pedal position. Your advice was gold. Keep up the good work.
Hi Mate.
Is there any way to use the GTS steering wheel on the FANATEC base? Can the GTS be connected to a PC using the USB port on the back. I'm really fed up with the fanatec steering wheel, it has the same texture as a toy.
Hi Charlie 🤛
Unfortunately those models are made for Simagic ecosystem only and doesn’t work with the USB only!
I hope the Simagic will open there wheels for other systems 🙈
@@chepilevski ruclips.net/video/i9AVzBHyZe8/видео.html
Hi Mate,
If you have time, could you please help me verify the authenticity of this video? I really want to use the Smagic steering wheel, because it is cheaper and better looking.
hej my friend can you connect the simagic weehls to the simucube if so which adapter? and thank you for your videos
It is not possible for now with the new wheels buddy! And even if they make it possible, the connection is not very secure as is just usb-c connection!
@@chepilevski ok thank you brother
Great Video, you have never been biased about a brand or a company as long as we can attest.
The market is open, and everyone has the right to make his own opinion on personal reasons without any subjective undermining consciously or subconsciously for other people decisions.
I hate the propaganda about what Chinese is and what is European or American as equivalent for quality.
Eventually, we all look for quality, good price, and highest performance per cost without going beyond point of diminished returns, where you spend but gaining nothing significant instead. In that aspect, everyone is different based on his own experiences and financial status as well. So don't let other people change your own beliefs and convictions if you truly believe they are true and valid.
Your reviews have always been solid and up to the point without faffing or throwing brand marketing shady techniques.
Would love to meet you one day in person.
Keep the good content coming 👌
Very well said brother 🍻
Winning comment!
Hello. is this steering wheel compatible with simucube2? will the usb cable provide all functions?
No buddy! Those wheels are compatible only with Simagic ecosystem 🙈
I hope to see some hub which will make them compatible with everything on the market as Moza are doing it but I don’t know if that will happen 😞
The rim comes with a USB cable correct? The buttons & paddles will work independent of the Simagic wheelbase correct?
I’m not sure it will work with that usb cable mate !
Usually those cables are for firmware updates!
And that usb connection will be too weak to keep the cable in rotation of the wheel!
@@chepilevski Can you plug it in to verify?
would you recommend the alpha or alpha mini with it? i dont know if the 220 euro more for the alpha is worth it.
love your videos, in my opinion some of the best sim racing content out there.
If worth is very individual but for example, I never felt short of power even with the Moza R9 which is 9nm in any normal driving case scenario!
More power is fun but for the last 4-5 years of driving DD bases , I probably used 15nm or above 1% of the time ! For some people 1% can worth the for other not !
Hope it makes sense buddy and have a good weekend 🍻
I also agree that Alpha is more than enough. If you can wait, the 220$ is well worth it. But the mini will still do a good job. I'm of the spend once and save in the long run.
Hei mate! what pedals are you using now? the heusinkveld pro or de simagic p2000. Which one you prefer?
I am with the ImSim talento the last few months but I love the P2000 as well ! They both feels better then the HE pro
@@chepilevski thanks mate! I love your channel , you are doing a very good job.
Damn! i had just bought the GT-C in order to put a round rim on that and this comes out for just 65% of the price (including a sale) just a month after it arrived , but i'm just going to add the GTS to my collection!
Same for me. So I ordered the GTS and now I’ll have a GT wheel and an all rounder. The GTC has all the knobs you need for GT and open racing.
@@anticalgary I've already got the GT-4 (non carbon) and just gotta get my hands on the GT1's round rim (out of stock till January) but I'm going to get the Simagic handbrake before the GTS, too pretty.
@@DavidGarcia-oi5nt I bought an H pattern and a hand brake from Amazon 100 bucks each Tocitaa brand we will see if they will suffice or if I should spend more than 3 times more for each one from Simagic
@@DavidGarcia-oi5nt can I ask, which is better for GT3 and open cockpit racing- the GTC or the GT4?
I have the gtc-c & mini as well, great wheel, maybe a formule style carbon wheel diy project for the pro hub (Or AliExprrs in time) and for dirt, drift and rally a 70 mm QR with Omp round wheel (low weight) and the simagic SQ1s..
If you have SiMagic wheelbase, and if you want all purpose round wheel, for rally, drifting, GT Cars,... then this 300mm diameter wheel for just 300 EUR is a no brainer. The quality seems good. This wheel punch above its weight.
where you see 300€? Is 400+€ + shipping. In europe is like more 419€ + shipping. The italian supplier have put some time ago the gt1 on sale 449€.
Are the bumps in the round shape where your hands rest very noticeable when drifting? One of the only things holding me back from ordering this wheel is that the shape isn't 100% round, I don't know how I'd feel about those indents in the shape.
I’m not drifter to be honest and don’t know if the anatomic shape really bothers! For me the shape of those wheels one’s I get used are very comfortable and helps me to understand ware the steering is pointing but that’s me!
I really don’t know how will that work for you buddy !
@@chepilevski That is a very good point about being able to feel where the wheel is pointed. I use my rig for pretty much everything from F1 to rally to drifting and even playing truck sims so I'm just looking to get the perfect wheel that can do it all and I think this GTS is it.
Thanks a lot for your videos and responses!
If made in China vs Made in Germany means getting a metal D1 QR out of the box with a Simagic, then what does that mean for made in Germany? Last I checked VS the alpha mini the CSL DD came with a plastic QR.
Well, all Fanatec products are made in China as well buddy! The company is German but they build all in china
It’s because of your video I want this wheel & alpha mini base the fanatec DD pro is not with it with that poor QR design and I’m not really going to use my consoles my pc is master race 😬👍🏼 there’s only one problem I stay in South Africa and it’s so hard to get this product without spending a fortune
Hope you will find the way Buddy 🫣
why this wheel doesn't work with moza? 😭😭😟
Very nice review! May I ask you why you did prefer the leather instead of alcantara? Thanks!
I can say from my experience that leather is far better in long-term use. it's also better for rally and drifting. I've owned 1 Alcantara rim and never again. They look great but need constant care, or it will look and feel terrible after a few months, even with gloves.
@@taxi615 I didn't have any issue with my previous Thrustmaster alcantara wheels, I don't know if it could be a problem with Simagic's specific kind of alcantara...
@Jack Aubrey my experience is with a TM wheel. When I went to a DD, I went to leather and never looked back. I was cleaning it every week. I also have experience with real cars using Alcantara rims and all needed lots of care or after 1 years it's completely done. It's a shame since they look better but that's all. In the end comes to what you want I can only give my experience with Alcantara on different rims.
@@taxi615 Yeah thank you for your input. But actually it's not just a looking matter, it's about performance: leather gets slippery in my hands after half an hour or so...
@Jack Aubrey np with leather I don't use gloves and often do 3 to 5hr sitings in DR2. I never had issues, but if I use gloves, it does get slippery. They both have pros and cons, but leather works best for me but good leather. The cheap stuff does slip a tons.
The fact we can buy anything we want nowadays is very cool. This market has opened up so much since 2019 and gets better and better every day. Now, if only the economy could go back to before 2020, we could take better advantage of this 😆
Only thing turned off by this is the fact that I can’t replace the rim with a different one and it doesn’t have clutch paddles. I’m looking to buy the GT hub alongside with the GT rim and round rim. But the GTS looks like it’s a good wheel nevertheless!
The GT hub is better option for sure buddy!
I love the thumbs rotaries!
You can't change the rim on a butterfly stye wheel either and people still buy them without a thought but I agree, would of been nice to have clutch paddles but I guess they wanted to hit a certain price point.
Interesting product that fits perfectly into their lineup.
Now the only missing piece is less expensive pedals than their P2000.
If they make a cheaper 2 pedal set with similar quality (without hydraulics and dampener) but retaining solid construction, adjustability and that spring/loadcell setup I think they could go for the win :)
That’s something they need in there line indeed 😃
I hear from good authority this has already been in the works so your wish might come true soon
@@wangte27 Nice :D
it is coming p1000
And this is how a mature human being teach to kids and girls fanboy to that as much as you say, if it's not backed up by some personal experience, it value is nothing. Thanks.
hello, regarding the leather lasting for long, I had to do a warranty claim within 3 months because my leather got ruined by my bare hands. glue under the leather gave up and the surface got abrasions. I don't drive harshly or do drifting/rally. I would be wary of simagic stitching and leather products if you're using these wheels daily for hours.
Thanks for the info buddy 🍻
I really love an enjoy your videos but how I thought you were a real racing driver 🤦♂️🤔 keep up the good job with your amazing videos
Efharisto file mou 🍻
No way eisai ellinas
Can you also show me the process of disassembling the gts wheel? - Google translation
Стоит ли менять Alpha mini на Alpha?
It depends what are you looking for.
If power is not enough for you from the mini, you can gain some power but from detail they feel the same to me in similar settings!
Thanks
4:58 What racetrack was that?
That is Sandown International Motor Raceway in iRacing 🤛
Cheers mate! @@chepilevski
@@chepilevskiweird. Looked like rudskogen motorscenter in norway
First, love your content
does simagic pay you?
No buddy, they are not 😁
I don’t care about companies and I don’t even have favorite one !
I’m user like you and I mostly do videos about products I’m personally excited from depending on there price quality or if they are really innovative!
Honestly, I’m impressed from Simagic and Moza prices vs quality and I have to tell you , those companies hate each other but that they s not my concern! I care about products and my work in this channel to be helpful for other like me out there !
This channel is hobby not my work and Simracing is my big love !
I can promise you whatever I say is what I personally believe but that doesn’t mean my opinion is perfect for everyone out there !
Always make sure to make good research before you decide which way you go !
Sometimes we all enjoy different things and have different tastes!
What a silly question. Any time spent watching this channel and you would know his integrity is beyond reproach.
Ola! 💖💛🧡💖❤💝
A company not willing to stand by their product but instead offer customer service for their products, only with very strict stipulations is a red flag. Great sounding product but when spending this much money, you need good customer service for when things go wrong.
I had considered this base quite a bit and it seemed like a great choice, but this reason is what made me second guess going with Simagic. I'm sure the quality is great (looks more physically solid than something like Logitech or Fanatec), however when spending 1K+ on a wheel base, 1 year warranty seems quite short and a bit concerning if problems arise after a year.
China company. Hard to beat Simucube, a lot more but you get what you pay for
Who said they don't stand by their products?
Customer service has been great but I made sure to buy from a local reseller. I think I got a year warranty but after a year with a GT1-D wheel and alpha mini base not a single issue, this thing is a tank and I use it pretty hard.
@simdad is correct you have to buy from an official re-seller and not Alliexpress and then you get your customer service from reseller
As a retired truck driver , i understand not having alot of time because we work many hours. With that being said. I really enjoy your vids , Thanks for what you are doing. it all helps us. Everyone that reads this SUBSCRIBE !!! its free and give the thumbs up to. Later all :)
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Hi Gary, easiest way will be trough Instagram massage buddy!
Same name as the channel here 🤛
how you dont post any real racing content, why only AI? as we know doesnt give the real depth in the gear been used....
The guy has regular job. It's hard to find live online race that fit in his schedule, probably. It becomes harder with more gears he needed to review. It's the same with most sim racing gear youtubers.
I race in iRacing league races and some officials but I prefer to do those without all the cameras attached on my head 🙈 just let those to enjoy myself racing but I upload some races from time to time.
Usually wen I race I’m with my friends in chat and I’m not sure if will be fun for watching 😁
I race AI. I thought I was really racing this whole time.