FANATEC QR2 IS FINALLY HERE! - In Depth Review and EVERYTHING You Need To Know

[@lucianp87]

I didn't expect this to be released before Half Life 3.

[@Tautulis7]

What's next, rain on iRacing?

[@Niki_Nielsen]

Epic comment - you win this round 🏆😂

[@Chris-rf6xj]

Great one 😂

[@markvanwalsem3201]

😂😂😂

[@RelebogileChil]

We all know valve can't count to 3

[@Deeptronic1990]

I have a ton of Fanatec wheels, all equipped with the QR1. I run those wheels on a DD2 and a DD Pro. All have a tiny bit of flex from side to side but absolutely not noticeable while driving. I‘m gonna save my money and countinue using the QR1.

[@ThePower1037]

It's kinda ridiculous how expensive they are ngl.

[@jurgenw.5452]

Gut so, weiter mit QR1😊😊

[@mike617]

Have you made the change yet or continuing on just fine with the QR1? I have 3 wheels all with the QR1 but I want to upgrade my GT DD pro to the clubsport DD+ which comes with the QR2 so I’m considering upgrading the wheels🫠

[@eloy559]

I wanted to get the qr1 but there wasn’t any so I got the lite how long will it last before I run into issues because I bought two wheels so now I’m thinking I should’ve got the qr2 but there so expensive

[@scavenom2008]

........ok

[@Netrole]

I'm so happy that it finally released. I feel like I got the short end of the stick in terms of machining accuracy. I don't really mind the flexing, but that clunk and the feel of the shaft rotating within the QR without turning the wheel were just really bad. Happy to get this and have a solid QR

[@janik307]

Mine was so stiff, that i had to sandpaper a bit because it was so stiff 😂

[@mulltit.assking]

I've had a mix of both across my collection. Just put elec tape on the shaft slot if it is loose or take a polishing disc to it if it's tight. Perrrrfect

[@Netrole]

@@mulltit.assking Yeah i tried that. But i need to remove to wheel to get in and out, so quite a bit of on-off action. Tape was gone within a day

[@dirtysouthracingnetwork8830]

I’ve honestly never had a bad QR1 I got lucky felt bad for the ones that did

[@joshuavettiger7791]

I have a CSL DD. Is the clunk mentioned in the video and the one you describe an occasional, single, quite noticeable clunk typically experienced under high FFB load? Because that's what I notice and have wondered if that contributes to my wheel disconnecting. It can also happen (though not as big of a clunk) when driving in a straight line sometimes

[@Caddoshack]

Very happy upgrading from the QR1 Lite to QR2. QR2 removed a significant amount of flexing and slop. Received the QR2 within a week of placing the order, nice work Fanatec.

[@EPiQ_cR]

Feels like forever...but this was joyous news. Never would have known if it wasn't for your EXCELLENT video. Keep up the amazing, informative content as always.

[@sarunask1586]

Just updated my DD PRO. Great feel. No more clicking. Feels stiff and solid.

[@rudyg323]

I just bought like 7 steering wheels with QR1. I think I’ll have to stay with them for a year before moving on the QR2. I’m really liking Fanatec products.

[@momchilkarchev5019]

Im new to this world , but after looking at Asetek, Moza ,simagic seems kinda absurd to charge 250 for just a QR on top of base price.

[@ObjectivelyCorrectOpinion]

Simagic quick release costs 70 dollars, lol. You can buy a Simagic wheel with QR for 250 dollars.

[@Tautulis7]

Bundles are 160€. And it's likely not to cost extra for wheelbases

[@brianz7850]

If you're buying a new base today, it should be coming with the QR2 already installed. It's not 250 on top of the base price. It's only for those that already have a base and want to update to the QR2 system, which is a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a whole new base.

[@MakatakYT]

@@brianz7850Unfortunately no. Even if u buy new base/rim from fanatec now, you get only QR1 for free. U have option to upgrade, but u have to pay same price...

[@AndrewTSq]

@@Tautulis7 but you need to pay postage also. Its 203 Euro ($215 USD) at checkout for me. Insane price if you ask me. The Moza QR is 67 Euro shipped to my door.

[@ivangomez8067]

Never really had any issues with Qr1 on my DD1, apart from finding the nut/rubber tightening method annoying when switch wheels. Glad they finally released the Qr2 and seems like a much quicker process to cycle between wheels. Excited to check it out.

[@I_Like__bananas]

I semi tightened the rubber thing and just swap them like that.

[@bobolimasterflex]

Just got my qr2 for my dd1 and I hateeeeeddd the way you had to unscrew and what not. It is so much better now. Idk what they were thinking with the first dd1 shaft

[@marioslrzn]

That new QR2 is the best out there now. it's so solid and what I like the most is the easy on and off. I used to hate pulling my wheels off, felt like i was going to break it when trying to get my porche of my DD1, so much better. Also, the wheel feels so much better now, I can tell the difference while driving it too. More details on the road. night and day, feels like a new DD all together

[@str8ripn881]

So just ordered mine and now I am not sure I will want to ever spend the money($170) to swap to full qr2 unless wheels start to come with it standard. I dont want to have to pay another 100 on top of every wheel you want to utilize the qr2 I honestly dont see myself switching wheels a ton. If I feel too much in the qr1lite as it comes does the qr1 metal with the screw really that much better? I may get that ordered up if I feel it at all when driving. It was kind of a spontaneous purchase so didnt look into that part much or the cheaper csl lc pedal but I am sure it will all be better than g920

[@nevillerichards9330]

Sold my DD2 waiting for these to release just ran out of patience. Nice to see they finally released. Thanks for your reviews.

[@n4tzr2ybc10]

Just got one QR2 for my dd... I experienced frequent connection lose on wheel with the base when using qr1 lite, so I switched to qr2 and it works perfectly.

[@Frank_Steven_Groen]

Thanks for the review Will, much appreciated! I have a CSW 2.5 since 2019, never ever had an issue with swapping steering wheels or broken pins on the wheel side. No issues with ‘play’ while driving unless you put pressure on the steering wheel that is different from turning the steering wheel to the left or right, like pulling one side of the wheel towards you or push it away from you, or twisting the steering wheel forwards away from you. I will stick to the CSW 2.5 and will probably one day upgrade to a future Clubsport DD wheel base if that is 12Nm or more.

[@tech-eddy]

That's a good plan!

[@juansinmiedo1075]

Now if you want upgrade from an old base like the 2.5 your steering wheels arent compatible if you dont purchase the new QR. Its not worth it to buy a Fanatec DD if you want to stay in the same ecosystem because you have steering wheels with the old QR so you have to upgrade as well the steering wheels for a big mount of money. The only good thing with Fanatec is continous with the same ecosystem but if you lose it. Why anyone is go for it when you could buy a Moza or something like that? I will not be able to buy new steering wheels if i want to stay with an old base like the 2.5 and if i want upgrade with a new direct drive for Fanatec and be able to use my wheels now i have to purchase a new QR for every sinlge steering wheel because they dont want to adapt the new QR for the old bases. Its a shitty decision.

[@Frank_Steven_Groen]

@@juansinmiedo1075 I have a formula wheel and a clubsport universal hub v2 for my round wheels, both can be upgraded to QR2 so yeah, if I would buy a new Fanatec DD wheel base I would have to spend an extra €200 to get the two QR2. It also depends on where you come from. In the time I have been using my CSW 2.5, a lot of people already upgraded twice, so I already saved that money 😉.

[@AndrewSmith-sd2pr]

I had a CSW2.5 for a few years and it was absolutely rock solid. Never had an issue with it. But there was no way I was staying with FANATEC when I upgraded. Moved over to SIMAGIC, mainly due to the size of the wheelbase being nice and compact so it allows me to get my triples as close and low as possible. And I didn't want to spend a million on a simucube 2.

[@weserio]

DD1 is your go to, the clubsport is not much better than the 2.5 .

[@spencerhoff7373]

FYI: wheel side max torque specs are 1nm on the spacer, 3nm (~26 in lbs) on the bolts to the body of your wheel according to manual/qs guide. Wheelbase side is 8nm for the QR2 collar on the shaft. My CSL DD also failed to ship with a power supply unit but everything else came lol

[@karlwatson45]

your reviews are on another level mate. Great video !

[@rykerhasyounow]

Hey man, great vid. Ill be jumping through your affiliates soon for a replacement set of these and the new v2 hub! Thanks! Just a side note though. Couldnt help wince at the thought of you having to stay home and work while your fams travels to the US. I make no assumptions about your personal situation but weve seen too many times before the burnout that the pressures of youtube can bring to creators and i just want you to be careful. We're seeing creators drop like flies with real and genuine health issues and its crazy. I hope in this mad grind to keep food on the table and create great content for us, youre still keeping a good balance man. Please look after youself dude. Love ya work!

[@LeoDavidson]

Thanks for a great review, as always! I never had any flex issues with the QR1 (guess I got lucky) but I'm definitely upgrading just to get much easier wheel changing. Glad this is finally out!

[@blastu2fool]

My man I really enjoyed your video, the work you put on fanatec products, they need send you a paycheck. As I made the plunge and bought in the Clubsport DD+ now I have to change all my wheels to the QR2 quick releases.

[@nickschlesinger5840]

Good job Fanatec. Love the QR2! Tbh my experience of Fanatec Customer Service was exemplary. Vibration motors in my wheel would not turn off. I found the telephone number for Fanatec in Germany and had a few minutes describing the issue; I received a confirmation email of the shipping process within 30 minutes and the wheel was collected by courier the following work-day (I called them on Friday & it was collected on the Monday). I was amazed as I received the repaired wheel the following Friday, so well done Fanatec, 5 days from collection to delivery. Brilliant.

[@RacerScott]

I know you mentioned it very briefly, in my experience using the locking bolt tightly removes all clicking and most if not all the movement in the QR1. It's extremely important to use the locking bolt as it protects the pins from any possible damage. I feel not enough people use the bolt then eventually have problems. Slop creates more slop without bolt, then by the time you decide to use the bolt the tolerance is worse than new. Use the bolt tight everytime!

[@Brett-604]

I've still snapped pins while using the locking bolt somehow

[@AndrewSmith-sd2pr]

100% agree. I used the bolt and never had an issue. But that makes the 'quick' release not 'quick'. Defeats the purpose.

[@TigerDave]

This. I also put some rubber o rings around the locking bolt to eliminate any clicking caused by the bolt shaft contacting the qr1.

[@MetroBoy402]

Thank you for the in depth analysis on the QR2. I reluctantly ordered, but that was mainly due to price. I switch wheels often and hate bolting down the retaining screw every damn time, and can't get past the "clunk" without the bolt. I know there are other brands out there that may do better, subjectively, but the vast array of rims offered and the ones that I own already keep me in the Fanatec fam. Pedals, a different story...lol. Love the work you and your team put in. It is a true passion project that you all are stellar at putting out there for us racers. Much love, and keep it up!

[@brandonduley]

Thanks for the great review!! Ordered the wheelbase side this morning and waiting on the QR2 Pro to show up from my M4 GT3 wheel purchase

[@mra091666]

Excellent Review. This is the first video I watched about the new Fanatec QR2 and I would like to say thank you for the very detailed review. I found a seller online and purchased the same Entity Torque Wrench since I do not want to have any issues with a loose or over tighten shaft and possibly screw up my CSL DD Pro. The $15.00 (USD) cost is well worth it.

[@Snaggletooth68]

could you pass us the link please? im looking for it now. thx!

[@mra091666]

@@Snaggletooth68 Hi, I just saw your post. I just searched for "ENTITY TW30 TORQUE WRENCH" online and the search came back with numerous seller's. A few of those offered free shipping as well. I hope this helps.

[@rankisdumb214]

I gotta be honest, the QR system that came on my Podium DD1 and Formula V.2 wheel fits together with a tolerance ive never seen on any gaming equipment before. Idk if i just got lucky and received a good batch, but the wheel gas absolutely ZERO wiggle. Ive never needed to use the lottle screw to hold it in place! It fits together so tightly it requires a decent amount of force to take the wheel off! Personally i dont see how a system could be better as long as the tolerances on the milling are correct and consistent

[@willlashley1378]

this is clearly a big improvement, but i can’t help but think it’s too little too late when you compare it to Moza’s QR and even Asetek’s QR

[@grego4362]

but at that point, you should also consider those brand problems, like overheating for Moza!

[@John-ok8ts]

The side mount option for the DD1 is lovely. No point in having a solid QR if the wheel base is moving. Tbh simucube should just release their power and data QR and be done with it.

[@hypnotiq]

@@grego4362 Simagic has the same QR as moza, Them & Asetek have had nothing but amazing reviews from what I've seen & personally experienced with simagic. fanatec is just name brand mid quality stuff at this point imo, other brands have come into the game & done it better for the same price or cheaper.

[@joshwilles7540]

@@grego4362simagic uses the superior NRG 2.0 QR and has 0 overheating problems.

[@NoLoveinHell]

@@grego4362 stop regurgitating reddit post. my r9 doesnt overheat, also most brands do have issues no matter the brand name, moza customer service is great.

[@oortcloud210]

As always, incredibly clear review, instructions etc. If ever there is something new from Fanatec I always come here to see what it is and if it's any good! Thanks for the review. I will make sure I come back here use your link when I buy a couple of these! :)

[@omegaacev]

Just ordered two wheel side QR2 and wheel base for DD2. 🎉

[@kylef2678]

Just to say a big thanks for this review. I suffered my first CSL DD disconnect with the QR1 in a league race around two weeks ago and have re-tightened everything up to keep me going. This review has given me the confidence I need to order a QR2 in the belief that this disconnect will be a one-time deal.

[@prozekutor]

Fanatec should have come up with a trading system. You get the QR2 at a hefty discount if you send back the QR1. Plus, it would have made the company look more eco friendly. Sadly, Fanatec charges the price of a wheel or even a base if you own more than 1 wheel for a QR system which should have been out years ago...

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

Yep, the price means I won’t be upgrading. What a joke I have yo pay them over $500 just to fix their design fault.

[@prozekutor]

​@@Thisonegoestoeleven666 it's not a design fault, they had a system which was fine for the csl elite etc... every manufacturer regardless of industries produces versions of its products that are better throughout the time, Fanatec is not to be blamed for that. Again, QR1 works fine. The biggest problem with QR2 is the late release, making all those who bought into the fanatec ecosystem wish they had it from start. But fanatec had bigger fish to fry, namely, production and stock issues, fierce competition etc... Still with the money they have, development should have been quicker (especially considering they just copied real racing quick release), but they better release a product that is available than do a paper launch.. Anyways, it's good for upcoming bases & wheels, but honestly, QR1 it is for those who value their hard earned cash more than the hyped novelty.

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

And then they brought out DD products with far higher Torque and didn't upgrade the QR to suit, so yeah, design fault. As you said, fine for the belt driven stuff, not fine for the DD. Rubber compression rings band-aids didn't cut the mustard. And no, the QR1 wasn't fine, which is the whole point of the long awaited QR2. @@prozekutor

[@BboyVReck]

Honestly, i would get QR2 if i own BMW M4 GT3.

[@prozekutor]

@@BboyVReck boi if you had that car it would come in baked in 💀

[@ahmadbirani6605]

Great review. I've never had issues with either my dd pro or my dd1, although I always use the screw. I was pretty happy with my setup and didn't think much of the slightly extra time to swap rims, and I swap rims often. After watching this I decided to pull the trigger and pick up the Qr2. Im not gonna lie, I haven't been this excited to fiddle with the rig in a while. Thanks again!!

[@joshjmilli]

Just ordered a few pro QR's. Fantastic review

[@grayzedynamics]

Definitely a nice upgrade. Still requires you to change out the stem which can bring tolerance issues. The issue I still have is if you want to use a third party wheel, you still have to purchase the podium hub. Another expense compared to some other brands. Asetek, Moza, Simagic.

[@resset100]

I was gonna upgrade CSL DD to DD1 when I found out I have to buy new podium hub with each wheel I switched to Simucube. I understand that some people don't like USB cable hanging from your wheel but with CUBE-CONTROL wheels coming with wireless connectivity as standard you basically pay Fanatec penalty fee in the form of podium hub for using other manufactures wheels. Thanks but no thanks.

[@alecmillea4539]

It’s especially bad when you realize that there is no hardware problem stopping them. It’s only software forcing you to buy expensive proprietary stuff from them….

[@grayzedynamics]

@@resset100yeah I do not mind the cable and if you are wanting an eco system, go with so many others. They all let you attach any wheel and only need wheelside QR.

[@grayzedynamics]

@@alecmillea4539that is how they keep you locked in, this is a good upgrade but still not great. they are afraid to upgrade and leave some fans behind, but it is the nature of evolution. some will have to adopt the new standard.

[@matrix344]

I sold DD1 ps4 and got a simucube 2 pro and with a 65€ QR i attached a GSI Hyper P1, i'm ok to pay 1900€ for the wheel not 200€ for a piece of aluminium to attach the wheel that looks like a tax to be paid to fanatec, oh and gl getting a high level fanatec wheel unless you want to pay 1500€ for a wheel without a display, their signature formula wheel got 6 reskins but can't live up to competition from other manufacturers in the same price range

[@2Negativecool]

Thanks for the review Will. Thank you for everything you do BTW. I need these videos.

[@John-ok8ts]

I had zero movement until I started swapping wheels with my PS4 DD1 but the locking screw removed that. What's a far bigger issue is the sound of plastic cracking which is worse with a solid QR. Fanatec please release an aluminum back for the Formula V2 rim - No R&D needed.

[@TheFakeIce_]

44:04 When you mention the qr2 lite not fitting to a wheel due to the high torque pin, which wheels does this effect?

[@Chris_Vasileiou]

LETS GO! Even tho i have thrustmaster currently my dream weel was always a fanatec! this got me too excited! I love Fanatec!

[@bigredracingteam9642]

Why? It's a terrible company.

[@arekdbz3]

300 euro for QR?!! Are they out of their minds?! This is a price of a whole logitech wheel with pedals! This is the price of v3 pedals. What the actual F. I was waiting for so long and got slapped in the face. This is just a piece of metal.

[@marcinjaworski8892]

300 is an absurd price for a piece of machined aluminum with a few wires. Even more if you own more than one wheel.

[@CarTribu]

Thanks!

[@bystander85]

Great overview and instructions. A little unfortunate to see the bend test was done with a wheel base mounting system that flexes itself but it was still clear the QR2 is a better design.

[@Benry1984]

Excellent review. Seems like a much better product which is very frustrating for my 2 week old gear. With 2 wheels I'd be up for over AUD$290 for the base versions (and I can't even just do 1) for something that is supposedly going to be 'included as standard' very soon. With a 2+ year lead time and almost no updates provided, it's not like it was reasonable to expect a release to actually occur. I'm hoping they offer more than the weak bundle discount currently on offer to those who purchased recently.

[@gonzotronn]

I agree. I also just purchased a CSL DD and Pedals. Even if I wanted to take advantage of the discount of buying the QR2 installed on the wheel base, the wheel sides are out of stock so I wouldn't be able to use my new gear until they are restocked. Guess I'm the idiot for buying Fanatec instead of Moza.

[@4Kcorner]

What a review!!!! Excellent information with flawless delivery as usual

[@jakehudson7118]

Just recevived mine today and the difference is amazing, zero flex now and overall better feedback

[@the_real_beaker_]

I am a victim of the disconnection issue and I am so happy to see them address this. And yes after many driver updates and driver update freezings and bricking of my base and then waiting for an RMA jus to find out this was the issue, ya this is great to see. I was going to just get an aftermarket clamp like the one in the QR2 and calling it a day but after finding out that this one flexes a lot less and doesn't have as much play I will probably end up upgrading. Fanatec's site is down right now so I can't order but I am sure I am in a long list of people trying to get them. So thank you for making this video so I have to spend more money hahaha but now I have an excuse to buy the BMW gt3 wheel since it comes with the pro QR2 with it hahaha

[@cozmiixx]

did you order the qr2 and if you did, did it fix the disconnection issue?

[@the_real_beaker_]

@@cozmiixx I did get the qr2 and no I haven’t had an issue but I haven’t checked in since I put it on to see if it’s pulled out

[@cozmiixx]

@@the_real_beaker_ thats good news then. did you have a qr1lite previously?

[@the_real_beaker_]

@@cozmiixx no the qr1. It’s night and day difference.

[@the_real_beaker_]

@@cozmiixx came back to let you know that the newer clamp still allows the new QR2 shaft side to slightly pull out and will leave you mid race with no wheel controls. You'll still have FF but none of the buttons on the wheel will work, including the paddle shifters... I have since bound my sequential shifter as a secondary just in case. It's a simple fix for the shaft, just loosen the clamp, and push the shaft back to being flush with the wheelbase. Part of the problem is because the QR2 wheel side doesn't open all the way so you have to pull kinda hard to get it off, which will slowly start to pull the shaft out. I was already looking into simagic, now I am gunna pick one up soon

[@paulbyrnes]

Great review. Can’t wait for it to turn up. Ordered QR pro as soon as I finished watching this review. Thanks boosted media

[@brechtdebaene]

that new clamp should indeed get rid of the problem of disconnecting shafts. I bought a replacement clamp from ebay that looks similar to this one and it completely got rid of the issue. honestly Fanatec should send out these replacement clamps to all CSL DD owners.... but..I guess they won't.

[@i7rooper]

No. They sell it for $200

[@drewpydesigns]

I'm glad they can ship you a new product that just released...... here I am waiting for my order for over a month

[@wlls]

This is great and I want it but I really don't want to spend over $800 to upgrade all my wheels

[@tim_ten_]

There doesn’t seem to be any discount available for those of us with many wheels. Would cost me over £1000 before vat and shipping for my wheels and base.

[@Romzy069]

Great video! Answered all my questions and more. Did see the hour long video and was like shittt but I watched the whole thing and was very entertained. Great stuff thanks again! 😊

[@RaiyzorX]

One of the best reviews/install videos ever thank for the super informative video!

[@greguska67]

Thanks Will & Tom. Your reviews are really helpful when deciding if and when to upgrade my equipment.

[@bertram-raven]

The Torque specification for the new QR is the same as before. NOTE: The torque spec is to ensure you do not strip the threads. As with real world wheels, always pull the collar when fitting the wheel to prevent wear.

[@Nathaniel_Wu]

Could you try the new QR2s with the force feedback test in the Fanatec Control Panel? It makes the wheel oscillate at a high frequency. With QR1 if you don't use the locking bolt it'll make huge clunky noises, how about QR2? I really hope it can stay silent.

[@berrydex]

That FFB test is brutal man. At least on my DD2. Or did they tune it down a bit? Pretty confident these QR2's are much better. But not always worth the price. Not for me anyway at this moment

[@Astep-v8o]

Really appreciate all your informative videos on sim race gear. This specific video convinced me to go with qr2 connectors for my teen's Christmas race sim bundle purchase black friday. A couple weeks have passed and I'm still waiting for my order to be fulfilled. One part of the order has had a shifting availability date. It now looks like the order won't be ship until sometime after Christmas. I've looked around the web and this seems to be a common customer experience with fanatec. I wish I would have heard about fanatec overwhelmed customer service prior and could have gone with a different gift.

[@tehsimo]

Thanks very much for these videos, the fanatec ecosystem is completely baffling to a newbie, but this cleared up all my questions about these quick releases

[@shawnadams6479]

Great review very informative as always. Cheers Shawn

[@Jonj57]

Disappointed that you didn't test all 3 QR's on the same (stiff) wheel. A lot of people are going to use the QR2 Lite on stable platforms and stable rims and because you chose a really flexy rim I can't tell if there's actually a reason to go up to the aluminum model. With the crazy amount of reinforcing they did on the QR2 Lite, I'd be surprised if there's any flex that can be shown. You also mentioned cracking at the bolt holes for the QR2 Lite, is this something that was experienced on the QR1? I have all QR1 lite currently and while they do flex they have been very durable.

[@janik307]

I recentl bought the DD1 with the Formula 2.5 and apm bundle and i have no problem with the qr1 at all. My wheel is perfectly mounted without any play 😁

[@DaniMacYo]

It’s been 84 years now I’ve been waiting for this video. 😅

[@JorisDek66]

I'm so happy i saw this video in time. I ordered before i completely saw the video, but now its sold out already. Just in time. Good luck for the others!!!

[@gregwootton]

QR2 Pro looks nice, not sure if its worth $200 though.

[@sinz1875]

Yea agreed i’m on the fence about picking this up just yet.

[@vjollila96]

it being FIA certified probably pumps the price alone

[@AndrewTSq]

A FIA certified quickrelease from Sparco is $40 less here.. so nah, would not bother with Fanatec in that case :)

[@ChrisSauer-oe5ve]

You mean $20 dollars max 👆😂 Trust me, I’ve had products manufactured there.

[@giogamer4825]

Hey Will, thanks for the review. The only thing I was hopying for, you would do the dimension of the QR1 vs the QR2. The reason for asking, will the wheel sit closer or the same to yout sitting position, without needing to change your base/wheel position. Hope you can let me/us know

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

Good question! I don't wan't to have to re adjust my rig.

[@OutLanderUSN]

I'm not feeling a need to upgrade to the QR2 just yet, but I am glad it is there and ready for when I finally do.

[@carracer48]

Awesome video! This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@chc7084]

They make the best stickers. No doubt. It comes with a wheel too

[@shaunlunney7551]

Great breakdown! Will likely pick one up later once stock stabilizes and sales happen!

[@manuelbardina]

The bundle prices on the qr2 base+wheel kits dont seem to be working once the item is in the cart. At least for now

[@johnathanmoyer2375]

Man, the solidness of the QR2 on the DD2 looks incredible. I can't wait to get mine. I worry that the QR2 Pro might have me feeling spoiled and I'll need the Pro on all of my wheels, not just my BMW wheel.

[@tech-eddy]

Victim of fanatec? My new QR costs 35€!

[@johnathanmoyer2375]

@tech-eddy I don't even like the authentic D1 QR on my friend's Miata, let alone the chinesium QRs that people get for their Moza wheels. A QR shouldn't spin around till it's seated, especially if that QR has a pin out data connection.

[@RelebogileChil]

​@@johnathanmoyer2375but it being cheap plastic on fanatec is acceptable though?

[@RelebogileChil]

​@@johnathanmoyer2375i have a NRG qr in my Ford Focus ST it feels very solid, and my Simagic alpha U better than anything fanatec has made

[@Pustul]

Coming from a CSW 2.5 I can’t wait for a 12-15 Nm Clubsport DD equipped from factory with the QR2!

[@VodkaRob]

Looks pretty solid but I'm not going to rush out for it straight away. I do have metal QR1s on all my wheels and I'm reasonably happy with them. I don't know if you know (you probably do) but your Mclaren GT3 wheel with the original shifters has a third party mod which allows you to put clubsport shifters on it and it really improves it. Great video as always, thank you ✌️ 😎

[@januza]

same here.. I get all sweaty that I need to pull wires from my DD2

[@dburzlaffs]

​@januza did it twice on my DD1. As long as you spin it loose the wires comes come out pretty far for easy connection/disconnection. I was sweaty the first time also.

[@jimashby43]

Can't thank you enough, I went with Fanatec because I thought it would be easiest to go through your videos and pause when needed during setup.

[@jimashby43]

I only have Project Cars 3. I would love another game. What would you choose for a Grandpa and his enthusiastic 11 year old Granddaughter? Anyone could answer this... please.

[@LeadFootedPom]

This is an excellent video, thank you so much! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@spongeknock7387]

Great review may be time for me to get into the fanatec ecosystem now as my first dd wheel, i was waiting for this review before deciding

[@NoOne-zo6gj]

Great review, very helpful seeing the movement up close. The issue with all DD wheels is the shaft length, the shafts need to be shorter so the wheel is closer to the base, that is why shafts are breaking too. Take a look at the belt drive wheels, the wheel is closer to the base, no to little shaft flex.

[@Daz5Daz]

The long shaft is great for people who place their screen in between the wheel rim and the base.

[@stevenbrown6366]

Another great video, great review sir. Clearly seems like a smart upgrade BUT will be difficult to justify initially to retrofit my owned 4 wheels. Thanks for sharing your honest opinions.

[@dloc2907]

Great video and info. Please keep the coming. New to Sim and it's awesome!!

[@vman7321]

Good vid, as an ex cyclist, I’m good for torque setting Allen keys 🤙

[@TurninTrackOut]

Just ordered mine. Looks like a great improvement.

[@adzy1893]

what a great video, thanks Will

[@JSmith73]

Pro QR2 looks *so good* with the Podium hub and shifters!! I have 3 wheels though, so is gonna be an expensive move. I think I'll wait to learn about "DD3" before doing so. Thanks for a great vid.

[@FG_SIMRACING]

@JSmith73 DD3 😮 do you know more about it ? 😮

[@n3rdstrength]

Amazingly detailed video. I watched most of it and didn't hear you say whether or not you recommend upgrading from a QR1 to a QR2. I think the vast majority of people buying this product are in that boat. Thoughts?

[@soracing]

I’ve been using a g920 for ages and have been looking to upgrade, and I was tossing up between moza and fanatec, and was originally going to go with moza due to the fanatec QR1, but now I think it’s back to the comparisons

[@vincentschwaller1478]

if i had the money i would buy a whole setup right now, the QR2 seem really like a upgrade for the feeling and ease the change of wheels

[@EliasWEC]

Why would you go for fanatec? 1. Literally the worst customer support i have ever experienced 2. Products braking all the time and i have to use tape to make shitbox stop making sounds 3. Overpriced af 4. Go for Moza

[@RelebogileChil]

For ease of changing between wheels, you shouldn't have chosen fanatec for that one. Moza and Simagic are the best on that regard

[@TRiToX91]

Hello yes this is me interacting with the video. Praised be the algorithm

[@boostedmedia]

🤣 well played sir. Thank you!

[@BigMeanyVids]

Triple thumbs up on this video. Great job. Probably the pro for me.

[@Kudalinny]

Outstanding review like always Will! Not sure if already existing bases and wheels will come with the new shaft and QR but if thats not the case, $200~ is quite the steep in price for a new wheel and base i'd say, thats a whole extra wheel you could buy. Regardless, QR2 looks very solid and cool, a much needed improvement!

[@gavinguy148]

Thanks for a great video. The $100 option is great to see.

[@MrFatman489]

Will your a legend .. i KNEW youd have this video within 24hrs of it going live on the website lol but fid have a question for ya. Does this add length from the base to the face of the wheel? Looks taller but hard to tell lol Either way great video and thanks for constantly kicking out constant and quality content for us!

[@MrOscarSthlm]

Great channel and an amazing detailed review. Thanks!

[@cullendavis5199]

Great review, super informative! Regarding QR1 experience, honestly, with my DD2 there is flex when you're actively trying to push/pull on the wheel, but when driving it's not enough to be noticeable. I noticed it during my initial setup back in 2021, but since then it's honestly never crossed my mind since. But I do have that rubber ring torqued down and don't need to change wheels.

[@Jump_Ace]

Fantastic review as always buddy, thanks man!

[@pjroman2047]

Great video. Answered all of my questions.

[@ChrisSauer-oe5ve]

And what was your take of this video?🤔

[@SpatialDragon]

Okay, well I am still on my CSL Elite I bought a month before they released the GT DD, I have two QR-1's that work fantastically. I switch wheels every day a couple of times thru the day. I lightly grease the inside of the QR-1's with Silicone grease maybe once a year. It still locks on and is pretty darn tight. I don't run high ffb, and I don't wrench on the wheel to lever myself out of my rig. I take the wheel off and slip on the plastic cover I found to protect the exposed shaft. I used the plastic QR's for at least a year, but they started binding up during removal. When I eventually upgrade to a DD I will upgrade to the new QR's but that is still at least a year away.

[@younghumphrey06]

If you are happy that's all that matters. I wonder for those who purchased right before improved hardware.

[@raroxburgh]

Yep, long moved on from Fanatec. A little too late, they took forever to being this to the market. Happy to see they finally did however.

[@mixed_conditions_]

Happy to see they finally released this item and glad I waited to start buying new wheels!

[@frozezone22]

this is the review i was waiting for thanks Will

[@jeffdobell4821]

Thanks Will for the advice I just got the qr2 for my csl dd I had terrible disconnection problems had a heap of play side to side was just about to throw it out but seen your review on this gave it a go no side to side movement it’s rock solid

[@Rapid_GT]

With the Base-side Nickel Type M which is higher quality plus the weight of the DD1 made it an overall more solid combination, you could instantly see the difference Vs the DD Pro Type C combo which was still very good, cheers for a very detailed clear understanding of how all this works, the "base side" "wheel side" Type M and C etc can be a bit confusing until you've watched this. Just to add it looks even more solid with the Club Sport V2 type wheels which is understandable at 27" which are a very popular wheel for GT anyway.

[@michaelb3798]

Thanks Will. Just ordered mine

[@shanewright9489]

Can’t wait to get this. Been waiting forever

[@BenSimpson-lo1yy]

Great review, I’ve got CSL DD with QR1 lite, only had it 4 months but after a couple of disconnects and tightening the clamp bolt a couple of times I’ve been deciding if to upgrade to QR2 or not. Budget would be QR2 lite for me. Definitely going to upgrade now to the QR2 lite for now.

[@AmariMaahes]

Excellent review! I can't wait for your review on the new PlayStation Clubsport DD+ 15nm wheelbase.