EXCEPTIONAL VALUE - Aiologs Handbrake & Shifter - REVIEW

[@aiologs]

Thanks for review!

[@TimAyro]

I have a Fanatec shifter but if Aiologs would come out with an H pattern/SQ combo like Fanatec, I'd jump the Fanatec ship instantly. Aiologs gear looks fantastic.

[@gabriell04032]

A h pattern from them is WIP. They probably wont make a h pattern and sq combo tho.

[@SimsRacingDesign]

Just received my Aiologs shifter yesterday. It was the prize I got after winning a high quality DR2.0 club championship. And I must say, it is an absolute gem. Great quality materials, extremely easy to use and have working because it's basically an instant plug&play piece of gear and the feel it gives when driving is absolutely stellar. I won the shifter and I'm seriously considering to get the handbrake as well. And as you mentioned, the way it is priced compared to the quality of the product, is incredible.

[@lap1068]

Oh I will add, I had the same issue with the thread coming loose. Right hand side mounted, so it’s either side (gloves), also bass shakers.. I think they should include thread lock or have a nylon lock nut in the base. As it happens a lot with out it.

[@boostedmedia]

Ahh good to know. Thanks :)

[@simshift4093]

Love my shifter from Aiologs, best shifter for the money in my opinion just feels more engaging and rewarding compared to the fanatec in sequential mode. I can also say there customer service is best I have been on the receiving end of. One point i see missed in review is that there is software included that can be used to change the colour of the led light within the shifter or turn it off other than that great review.

[@nikky4757]

If I buy Aiologs shifter from there website would I require to pay import duty when it arrive in USA

[@oliverkold4866]

I have been waiting so long for you to make a review of Aiologs products

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

Beautiful review Will. Very thought out and thorough.

[@VMVarge]

Really good point you make in the conclusion about the quality for the price. They really are a bespoke piece of kit that look great on the rig and feel special to use, especially the shifter

[@picklediddy]

You just keep getting better. Great review.

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks a lot :)

[@brendanjohnson4897]

clean looking bit of kit. will have my eyes on the handbrake.

[@cjjay9627]

Will be looking to get the handbrake for sure! It should mount easily to the sq v1.5 right? I'm not a fan of the Ozzy tax...$165usd equates to approximately $220aud. Where does the other $140 come from?

[@VMVarge]

The Australian price is delivered to your door. If you factor in the exchange rate, import duties, GST and shipping from Russia and then to you then the price is fair

[@brettst01]

Fanatec brake and shifter $550, this $700 in Aus. Would love to see a comparison vid even though this was touched on.

[@cjjay9627]

@@brettst01 same here. Since I already have the fanatec sequential the $200 for the handbrake is a no brainer!

[@chicanne4557]

Now this is what I call a solid review. Great job Will, as usual. I have to say, considering I can't afford two shifters, for now will have to skip this one although it works great and looks even better. Kinda reminds me on the little thingies guitar players use. Probably my g29 shifter will get a Fanatec upgrade one day, I guess. Handbrake maybe, but Akina one has adjustment options. About desensitising on new products you get, c'mon, that is honest but you do realize that you do what you love? Isn't that the point of happiness? To find what you love and die happy? I work as an accountant and I just recently started my own SIM racing channel. How I wish to get even near where you are right now. Lot's of work too, but at least the work I would love to do. Really loved your honest last video about things in SIM racing right now, that was really sweet. Bye

[@mhhh7721]

It's just sad that there are only so few h-pattern shifters. The fanatec one is still the only high quality out there if i remember correct. And it still has some problems

[@gingersnaps7186]

Bite the bullet and buy the pro sim H-Pattern shifter

[@boostedmedia]

The BDH shifter seems worth a look too. Karl Gosling has a good review.

[@vinzvega5614]

Great job mate !! Keep up man. Much love from berlin

[@FullThrottleSim]

Your entire setup is phenomenal, so clean great job! 🤘

[@littleshartboshart4530]

toss the review up on the diy group mate, I can imagine I am not the only one who wants to watch this!!

[@boostedmedia]

I get flamed when I share my content there. You’re welcome me to post it though.

[@lap1068]

Loving this kit myself! great review, much more detailed than me just sitting around gawking at shiny stuff :)

[@boostedmedia]

Lmao! What did I just say about it not being a competition?

[@lap1068]

@@boostedmedia haha ahh yes yes, of course. I'll leave that talk for the track then, slow poke

[@paulr1068]

Great stuff Will, this has to be the strongest bit of gear I own. Quality is amazing..

[@albertusvanbiljon2600]

Cannot find the Aiologs Handbrake & Shifter in any of the links you provide. Do you have any info on where i can find this Aiologs Handbrake & Shifter.

[@tomwatkins9490]

They have the new H-Pattern shifter on their website, available for Pre-order now.

[@jonboy2950]

Yay, i have been waiting for what your opinion is of the Ailogs products.

[@johnwills1648]

They have a nice clean look to them. Thanks for the review.

[@JesperSandersen]

Two main cons I see with the Aiologs is availability and shipping. Pretty sure the September batch was sold out very quick, next expected delivery is November. and shipping from Russia means all eu countries are hit with import tax/VAT on top of the base price and pricy shipping. But OMG, I want a set. 🤩 Fanatec shifter/handbrake combo will probably win my $$$ because they are in stock, and the build in H-pattern mode.

[@skinb088]

Check out dimsim. They make really good products

[@JesperSandersen]

@@skinb088 A link would be helpful. Do they make an H-pattern and sequential shifter?

[@TrAcHannuzz]

Actually, I live in Belgium and so my tax that I paid on both shifter and the handbrake was actually something like 20/40euro’s so this wasn’t really expensive at all if you send the right documents to customs in time. Dmitri is very helpful providing you with the proper invoice needed for customs and all I can say is that if you compare this with a thrustmaster it’s leagues better in every regard for the same price, you just have to have patience when ordering

[@JesperSandersen]

@@TrAcHannuzz Living in Denmark I would expect to pay 25% VAT + 20 euro import fee, so about 100 euros extra for the set. The big question is if I can wait and decide I don't need a H-pattern. ;-)

[@skinb088]

Jesper Sandersen Na no h pattern

[@rettmcbride8591]

Love my SQ, great guy to deal with as well. Great review Will🤟🏼👍🏼

[@brettst01]

Got really interested after the review, then come across the Aus price of $369 vs US $165. Exchange rate is 0.71. Not too interested anymore. Great review, just think this is worth noting.

[@VMVarge]

The Australian price is delivered to your door. If you factor in the exchange rate, import duties, GST and shipping from Russia and then to you then the price is fair

[@brettst01]

@@VMVarge Still needs to be shipped to the US or Aus, there is a $15 shipping charge on top of the Aus price. GST fine, still, nowhere near fair.

[@VMVarge]

@@brettst01 there is a code "boosted" for free postage. There is import duty too. I am just explaining how something imported from overseas adds up

[@brettst01]

@@VMVarge I understand, but going on face value and comparing one to the other which cant include the boosted discount. As mentioned initially, I did say just think this is worth noting. Most other products do not have this magnitude of discrepancy in price.

[@brettst01]

@@VMVarge The fanatec Club Sport Shifter with sequential mode is cheaper than this in Aus ($349.90), but completely understand it is up to individuals to work out what value means to them.

[@battlegeek8118]

I am currently looking to one of the shifters In aus, where do I purchase it? where's the best to get one?

[@ComaTwins]

These great reviews are driving me crazy as it's impossible to actually get a hold of one. Finally gave up after the latest slip to November and bought a Heusinkveld handbrake instead.

[@twanfranssen5315]

love your reviews!!!

[@mrmidnight32]

Have you guys tested the VNM shifter and brake? If you haven’t could you? I really want to see your take on them. I heard they’re great value for their $250 price point.

[@boostedmedia]

We’re testing them at the moment. Review will be up ASAP.

[@stephencutajar2548]

Aiologs could easily manufacture longer shafts or extensions as options for those that prefer longer throws and would not need to alter the design.

[@boostedmedia]

Yep.

[@larsdegasperi8020]

they have it now

[@roadi7]

you never showed how the digital button mode of the handbrake works

[@igormedo]

Good old russian engineering: if its heavy enough they'll buy it :) Really nice pieces.

[@taxi615]

At 350$ Canadian each they still aren't cheap but they are the only hood shifter and handbrake you can get for consoles with the drivehub.

[@mltvideos572]

I'd really appreciate your input. I can't get this set up. Iracing doesn't see it. Thank you!

[@colinv8racer134]

The other shifter that I like the look of is the Jinxs shifter

[@boostedmedia]

Yeah those look great. Haven’t tried one yet.

[@brendanjohnson4897]

Very different price range but i hear good things. Friend has the shifter and bias one and swears by it

[@colinv8racer134]

Boosted Media hopefully you get to review them.

[@colinv8racer134]

Brendan Johnson yeah massively different price point. They look right out of a Supercar. A mate has a set and loves them.

[@YayDanMan]

I really want to save up and support local business with something like the jinx or Simworx shifters but here’s another positive reviews for aiologs at a very compelling price... 🤷‍♂️

[@tbs66]

What are the weights of the knobs?

[@taxi615]

It's listed on the website

[@Gibsontw23]

I am a potential desk mounted racer with some of these. I'm looking at picking up this shifter, a T300 rs wheel, and T-LCM Pedals for a budget of $665 USD without taxes, and maybe i can get the wheel/pedals on sale on black friday. I wanted something fun without getting super into the rabbit hole of spending a a lot of money on Fanatec gear. (I have not had a racing wheel before...) have any thoughts? mainly looking for PS5/PC compatibility. which I know the shifter needs an adapter for ps4. like some other commenters have said, if they made an H pattern shifter with SQ function, i'd buy it in a heartbeat even if it was $220 simply for the fact it's versatile in possible mounting.

[@pitlanes]

Great review mate, these must be some of the most sturdy looking sim racing gear I have seen 😁

[@STANDARD_POTATO]

Have you tried the pro sim shifters?

[@KaydynKirton]

If I get the handbreak could I use it as a SQ shifter also or just a handbreak?

[@taxi615]

No they are 1 trick pony but well worth it

[@ch3m1c]

What wheel are you rocking here? That zebra + yellow + black looks sick! Thanks for the nice review!

[@boostedmedia]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3-8n6GJi9KDpK8

[@SaltyBob355]

I only wish there was a adapter to plug this into my Fanatec GT DD Pro wheelbase, for console use.

[@tonynittoli4792]

Drive hub

[@tigim101]

please review a FREX H pattern shifter

[@ReverendHogwash]

Never used one before, is R (reverse) available somehow?

[@Saundo_225]

I think most games would cycle to reverse after downshifting from 1st.

[@gavancorrigan8813]

I know this is one of those hail Mary questions but just in case anyone knows I'm going to ask - - - - - - - I just bought GT Omega Apex stand. Would the Aiologs shifter and handbrake mount to the shifter plate together?

[@2shoestoo]

They should of named them MIG shifters. There is a waiting list to get them. I signed up last week to be notified by E mail when I can receive them

[@devonport1978]

These look very cool. Have you ever reviewed a Jinx Shifters full combo unit? Would love to hear your thoughts on that.

[@boostedmedia]

Not yet.

[@devonport1978]

I like that you said yet.

[@cameronleckie2530]

Anyone tried these table mounted, concerned they might shake it too much or cause issues because of the force to get 100% Input, I have this issue with my pedals and have to turn them down

[@MelloKingMal05]

It'll be nice to be able to get this..

[@gingersnaps7186]

Love my Aiologs shifter 🥰

[@scoobysnacks209]

liked before i watched

[@colinv8racer134]

Love the look.

[@Night_Diver81]

I really like it ... BUT.... I dont use sequential shifters. I use Paddles for touring cars, and H pattern for road cars with 5/6 speed boxes. If they made a H Pattern i would be all over that.

[@boostedmedia]

I really hope they do make one.

[@tomwatkins9490]

@@boostedmedia They have the new H-Pattern shifter on their website available for Pre-order now. Shipping in April. Going to get my order in!

[@TfRsmokinmasta]

Just waiting for mine to ship :)

[@Emustrider]

How long did it take to arrive?

[@Pianist7137Gaming]

Is this will worth the price in 2022? It's $540 USD including shipping for me, will you guys recommend any other shifters and handbrakes in the current market? What I need is the table mount so some other options are out.

[@pappag1]

Any Australian stockists?

[@MntRprznt]

Chinese have good arduino based handbrakes on aliexpress for 60$. And they look and work like one.

[@vgamedude12]

Yes. I am probably going to buy one of those. They are made from real handbrakes to I believe since the same ones are sold on ali for real cars

[@TheBuzzorca]

They need to sell additional longer shafts

[@taylorwilliamm]

They do now!

[@pok2go]

you don't use a H shifter?

[@boostedmedia]

Rarely these days. Don’t drive many cars that have them.

[@conorhutchings4468]

Do these work for Xbox ?

[@taxi615]

With drivehub yes

[@conorhutchings4468]

@@taxi615 that comment was 7 months old, I already sold my setup for half an 8 ball of crack and a carton of eggs from the local deli

[@pwsmanowar]

What sim game is that?

[@boostedmedia]

iRacing and Dirt Rally 2

[@ayamekiru]

Really disappointed that the handbrake uses a pot instead of hall sensors. Such a beautiful and well machined piece of kit and yet they use a pot.

[@WilXuH]

Yeah the 3drap one needs to learn a few things with the looks of this one 🤣

[@chrisjohnson261]

Couldn't you technically use the handbrake as a shifter too?

[@boostedmedia]

You could use the shifter as a handbrake but not the other way around as the handbrake only has one activation point. You wouldn’t be able to downshift.

[@VandepoelM]

noooooo! i was planning on ordering one, but now this review, it will be sold out even quicker.

[@arob_157]

They actually tend to do fairly large batches. I have a set coming from the current round. Just sign up for the email notification for the product you are interested in.

[@VandepoelM]

@@arob_157 already did yesterday

[@aaronperelmuter8433]

In the 24th minute you mentioned that the Fanatec shifter feels more realistic, as if you were getting the feeling of actually moving a gear into place. I’ve no idea what kind of vehicle you might be referring to because ALL gearboxes in production cars and bikes, and almost every race vehicle/gearbox too, are CONSTANT MESH designs, regardless if they are H-pattern or sequential. In which vehicle have you ever been one to feel ANY gears moving anywhere? I enjoy most of your reviews as you’re generally correct with respect to most of the technical aspects you might comment upon during your review. So I’m just very surprised to hear you make such an inane statement. Surely, with all the cars you’ve owned no the number of tracks you’ve taken them to, and the numerous times you’ve been to those trucks, I find it difficult to believe that you would actually think that car gearbox works by physically moving gears into position to mesh an input gear with the corresponding output gear when nothing of the sort ever happens. I’m guessing you more than likely write out a script for your reviews, or at the very least, a long list of points to mention during a review. Either way, perhaps you need to perform a more thorough proof reading to get rid of statements which are not even remotely accurate or true. Anyway, keep up the (mostly) great reviews you put out and I do appreciate that you seem to have n unbiased opinion and view towards most, if not all brands (a.k.a. being paid by manufacturers to put out a review, which should more accurately be called a very long advertisement-which I’m glad you don’t do ;-) Just my 2cents worth…

[@messiahshow]

Why does yours click so little, I can barely hear the mechanical click yours must be faulty if you check their own demo and other videos on KZbin. edit: ok at first you must have shifted softly because barely sound but at the testing in game it made a more distinct click.

[@mrtracing3292]

Best thing about Russian made stuff it’s built like a tank it’s not meant to be pretty it’s meant to be used and abused 👍

[@freekick042]

but shipping cost is very high

[@kendog1111]

first?

[@daemon3spade]

too bad Aiologs is always out of stock..

[@legitcrack6438]

chamfer

[@ohiodabbio917]

i wonder about availability in 2023 with everything going on... @Boosted Media

[@manhandle835]

chamfer