First Time Using A Wheel - Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle

[@RiimukiviMusic]

I think this was most authentic, entertaining and silly unboxing and wheel installing video I've yet seen. You've got natural talent here.

[@lestercombs1871]

I’m 67 and have been racing for a decade. It’s just pure fun. Most play ACC and GT7. 😊

[@Team_Reaper.]

Damn 💥💥

[@DJChappie001]

Coolest grandpa ever.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

I love this man, I'm partially disabled just ordered the fanatec gt3 mclaren because of the paddles on it. Should help me alot So I can do this for 10 to 20 years lol. I can use pedals just some days it's rough.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Also got a dd+ 😉

[@DJChappie001]

@@reviewforthetube6485The mclaren GT3 wheel is a great wheel!

[@Seagulllzzz]

Exactly the kind of content i needed to watch in the virtual racing world, keep it up! cheers from Brazil!

[@Road2Racer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@prepotente_irreale]

Absolutely loved the video. Wishing you best time and great discoveries in this journey into the sim-racing. I wish i can feel all the emotions from the first drive on the wheel again 😊

[@DanDiMaggio]

Awesome! Congrats on the new setup and welcome to an insanely addictive hobby lol. Go ahead and turn those racing lines back on. It will really help with hitting breaking zones. The controllers tend to be much more forgiving in that aspect so I say use it until you get more comfortable. I really enjoyed watching this! Thanks for the video!

[@Road2Racer]

Thanks Dan! Cant wait to make more videos. I've been racing so much my arms hurt. Already prepping for the next video!

[@Jack96993]

Yea I agree to turn on the racing guide line on Great to help with new tracks and I use it for reference points ie I would go past the racing guide line by say a car length then do my turn in if it works better. especially if there isn't a reference point on the track you can use

[@Koopid]

Unless you plan on racing with the racing line on, dont use them while learning the track either. Learn the track in the same conditions you will race it. It might take a few more laps to memorize the turns but you will actually memorize the track instead of learning to follow "painted" lines..

[@chevyrupleix]

I love the editing of your video, I thought your channel was in the hundreds of thousands and I was surprised to see you're just at 2K!

[@OutLanderUSN]

Congrats! I've had my CSL DD for a few months now and absolutely love it.

[@grahamkelly8662]

Is it 5nm? If so, is it powerful enough? I don’t know if to get 5nm 8Nm or even 15 for Ps5

[@OutLanderUSN]

@@grahamkelly8662 between 12-15 is almost universally agreed upon to be the sweet spot. I personally can't comment as I've only ever used the CSL DD with both 5 and 8nm.

[@grahamkelly8662]

@@OutLanderUSN how do 5 and 8Nm feel to you?

[@OutLanderUSN]

@@grahamkelly8662 I definitely prefer the 8 over the 5. It isn't too powerful but still strong enough that it feels like you're actively driving. It can be a decent arm and upper body workout cranked all the way up.

[@grahamkelly8662]

@@OutLanderUSN I’m actually not a big bloke. About 5”6 and slim. With this in mind, do you think it’s pointless getting 15NM? 8Nm is £300 less then 15NM at £700 and I honestly don’t think I’ll be able to handle more then 7nm , properly between 4-6nm. I’m just going by my g29 giving me arm ache. I just need to decide on 5 8 or 15NM not only this but I keep seeing horror story about Fanatec poor quality control and poor customer service. I’d be so anxious to spend so much money and possibly wait months for replacement, if faulty. It’s just stressing me out so much.

[@FriendlyFireProductions]

🤣 dude youre hilarious, you have such a good presence on camera. You'll definitely find you audiance soon. keep up the good work

[@Road2Racer]

Wow! That's so nice of you! I plan on making more videos as I make progress. I'm excited to grow as a racer and youtuber.

[@RetroGenetic]

100% agreed, this was enjoyable to watch even if it is mostly about "basic things", yet you made it entertaining. Keep it up and more people follow you, oh and shorts, make shorts about silly happenings, and like "Pirate Software" said, do not click the "post to my subscribers" or how it was and it will have wider reach ;)

[@victorsandoval6501]

Thank you for being so real!!! I'm still waiting for mine, hopefully will arrive a lil bit past feb 6th (p1 v2 wheel is on preorder)

[@TheSpaceTechHopkins]

Wow good video for your first one! I have been looking into getting into sim racing recently, so glad that your video popped up into my suggested

[@Road2Racer]

My wife agreed to pay for half for early Christmas. I'm glad she did! I hope you get a rig soon!

[@MScoresHD]

Wow so many ppl have said it already but im slighty high but even i can tell (maybe more then others lol) that this editing was generally one of the most authentic and real videos with Good Old Fashion comedy ive seen in a long time, and on top of the fact that i have come into my obsession with sim racing less then a year ago i believe, This is the exact video i needed to see :)

[@monoxidedark]

Welcome to the hobby! I hope you keep documenting your journey, I'd love to see your progress.

[@burkanfpv4904]

3:38 the saying on the box is a quote from Ayrton senna ;)

[@Nothererightnow1948]

This is so authentic and relatable. I love it hoping to watch more reviews from you in the future.

[@Nothererightnow1948]

Also, get beam ng, great open world driving game

[@Road2Racer]

Thanks for watching. It's been a great journey since that video!

[@piggehdeluxe]

Wellcome to the hobby man, gonna be fun to see ya progression in to simracing, im been in this hobby for 5 years and still going strong and just keep spending money and time on it, best hobby out there.

[@celeroon89]

Im just about to order a Fanatec bundle myself and this video is so much appreciated! Ty for a good informative video :)

[@ALLDAYANTHONY]

Congrats man! Welcome to an expensive addiction!

[@justindastar]

dude, your closing thought's were spot on. great video!

[@Ferrari308Blue]

I recommend the next level racing wheel stand 2.0. Really sturdy and has a tray to hold your chair wheels so you don't roll away. I also tossed some locking caster wheels under it so i can move it to my desk and put it away when I'm done. I have the same wheel and pedal setup. Boost kit, load cell, and shifter coming soon.

[@oppos727]

I second this! It's affordable, sturdy, and has everything you need, especially that caster tray!

[@ChoppaMate]

Got one just yesterday after having my pedals and wheel on a desk for years. Highly recommend. Feels so much nicer overall.

[@Pashwintime]

Adapt, improvise, overcome! Good stuff man. The DD bundle has been my first foray into it and months later I still love it. You've got a knack for this youtube lark.

[@lukemattingly4936]

Congrats to you man for getting a wheel! I've never used a wheel either but I have a CSL DD ordered and on its way along with Clubsport V2 pedals and a GT Omega Apex stand. I got a really nice price on them since it was black Friday. I can't wait to see what it's like.

[@Road2Racer]

Hey! Im going on 4 days and loving it. I just posted a short that demonstrates how strong the 5Nm base really can be! Cheers!

[@SilverMainCS]

great quality video , nice to see newcomers to the racing scene of the sim world , im hoping to upgrade soon too , but i will look forward to seeing more videos

[@beatnickclassics]

Great delivery on the content... Welcome to the community

[@SamSheehan55]

Great first video! New sub here - and someone who's also unable to focus on much else while waiting for their Fanatec delivery! Looking forward to more vids. You've inspired me to have a crack at some content of my own :)

[@Road2Racer]

YES! Do it! I'm a very impatient buyer, so the wait got me wanting to just talk about it. If you make some content let me know in this comment thread!

[@tacticoolsteve]

just ordered a Moza R5 Bundle. first Wheel . Decided to go with DD right off. Great Video. Glad your enjoying your CSL!!!

[@desertdanracing]

Dude that was an awesome video, good luck with the racing and the content creation.

[@egj1975]

I was just looking at this wheel online... so great to see what you have to say. Great video, good camera work and presentation from you. Keep it on (the foundation is there for a good channel)

[@RobFisherUK]

That was an entertaining video! I'm a bit ahead of you with a (Logitech) wheel and VR, but my Fanatec stuff will eventually arrive...so it was good to see how you found it. Keep making videos, this was good!

[@Tombstonex22]

I’m waiting for my Bundle to come currently! I can’t wait. I don’t know if anyone else mentioned, but you might want to be careful with clamping that to a glass desk, I’d be worried it could break the glass!

[@Sholto300]

Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for the tip with the shoes, it works great.

[@oktc68]

Eliminating all movement (except from the shaft) from your CSL DD is the the most effective upgrade. Doesn't matter how you achieve it, there are wheel stands and rigs, or you could tailor something specific to your space. I'd recommend a load cell brake pedal (the CSL ELITE V2'S are probably the best value) and you need to be able to stand on them without anything moving. You'll notice more fine detail, and have better car control. I'd recommend using the lightest wheel you can find, it will make the most of the CSL DD's output (at 5 or 8nm) I believe these improvements would maximise your experience and increase your enjoyment and performance on track and possibly even in the bedroom.

[@NewtHew]

Now you’ve unplugged the Christmas tree… it’s time to get a dedicated rig, you’ve established that sim racing is more important that Christmas 😂

[@tdmdchannel2339]

Great video! I love it. Very nice editing and color grading. Road2Racer!...Yes, I would like to see more racing content. Keep up the good work! You will probably have to buy or build a racing rig next. I'm afraid your glass desk might break at any moment! 😉

[@Road2Racer]

Appreciate your comment! I film weddings for a living, so that's where I learned to grade!

[@Maartwo]

Congratulations and welcome to the simracing world! A little tip: to avoid the app bar from popping out delete the Pure Config app from the quick access on the sidebar and just open it when needed. You can also make a wood platform for the pedals so they won't lift as much.

[@Road2Racer]

Great Tip. I didn't know that.

[@kevinpudelko5662]

Great video really enjoyed it, looking forward to seeing more from you 👍

[@dimrocksosabby2553]

great editing an great personality bro! love the vids keep um coming

[@Canyonsplitter]

I jumped in at the same time! Week 13 on iracing...now I have a Logitech pro DD clamped to my desk, and I'm hopelessly hooked! I'll be following right along with you. 😎 Great stuff!

[@Road2Racer]

Right on! New video uploading now! Can't wait to get further into it all!

[@alfiore1]

😂 you are real !!! I enjoyed your video very much. And I am subscriber now.

[@shaka2882]

This was awesome. I'm currently waiting on tracking numbers on the bulk of my setup, so I'm super anxious waiting. Which lead me here, I'm going from a G920 to the CSL DD (by way of Black Fridays) 8Nm w/ loadcell. This got me way more excited about the upgrade. Defiantly subbed, about to check out more.

[@Road2Racer]

Yes! You'll have to let me know how the 8Nm feels. I bet it's strong as hell!

[@AndreMiguelLopes69]

@@Road2Racer No it's not. Strong as hell is up from 15Nm.

[@andrewyoung1313]

Dude, awesome video! I just ordered my csl dd on black friday so I'm waiting for it any day now. Also as a digital media major I loved your sequences in your video! Definitely keep those going! Something I noticed though is your table clamp on your glass desk. I'd be a little worried about it cracking or breaking. I ordered a GT Omega Apex Racing wheel stand from amazon for mine, it's height adjustable so you can lower it more than how you have it now, and if you need something to save space it folds up so you can leave everything attached and lean it behind a door or against your desk. Also it has a wheel tray so you can lock your chair wheels against it and not roll away hitting the breaks. Definitely something to look into!

[@Road2Racer]

Thanks for the kind words! I actually film wedding videos for a living so its cool to use the gear for my hobbies as well. I will take a look at that stand. I'm also concerned about the glass. I can say from the last 3 days of play that it feels really sturdy, but its hard to tell with glass. Could be under more pressure than i realize.

[@Silas-Cube]

Holy shit, this was an insane awesome video to watch! Cant wait for mine Fanatec Bundle to arrive. I come from an Logitech wheel.

[@MrWarlee]

like me 7 months ago but now i am driving ACC LFM with boost kit and mclaren wheel + quick release , the quick release(QR1 ) with the boost to 8 nM is an must it will give you the feeling you are now driving with toys , and the tableclamp was broken after 1 month , first i bought the v2 but now GT OMEGA APEX Wheel Stand ( in my opinion best budget wheel stand )

[@driftingmajix]

Hi! CSL DD user on a table here as well. I'm not the biggest racing guy but I do it as well. My main sport on the Sim is drifting as my name also tells. I also bought the load cell brakes as well as the clutch kit and I would say the load cell brakes are really strong for a non-mounted pedal tray. Maybe it works better on a wall since my desk points into the room and maybe I have missed something that I can make it a bit lighter but for drifting I don't need it anyways. I have forgotten where I got my settings from but they are good as well and my main game is also Assetto Corsa.

[@saltycynic5770]

Just started checking out sim racing a few month ago too. Waiting on my csl dd bundle I ordered for the black friday deal.

[@marcocheng3729]

😂same here went from 7 years of keyboard/mouse racing to CSL DD, but my package still trap in Fanatec warehouse until next year. I hope I can try it out soon. Nice video pal

[@kutyulee.]

not related to the video but wow last time i saw you i remember you being with a desk mounted csl dd and now you have a full rig. i also remember u having like no subscribers at the time, you have truly come a long way lol, been a subscriber since before 1000

[@Road2Racer]

Thanks! It's been a wild journey. From desk to a rig!

[@xsvnz]

Congrats on taking the plunge mate. If its some thing you enjoy and want to have a proper go at it I would recommend getting a rig for sure.

[@worstenbroodje6832]

This is pretty cool to watch as someone who has been into this hobby for over 10 years now. I wish I could experience this for the first time again, there is nothing like it. I was expecting to see more FOV police comments down here, definitely check out the Sim Racing FOV video from Chris Haye. In Sim Racing it's not so much about preference but about getting the correct FOV. Get the monitor as close the wheel as you can and use an FOV calculator from there.

[@EagleEye666666]

I did searching for that too :D hehe... well found it :D FoV, FoV and once more FoV before you driving any further, cuz each change of the FoV well set your driving off! :D

[@RandomCouncil]

Thanks for the helpful video man looking at picking up the same package now.

[@ryanthadon_4841]

just subscribed, gonna binge these vids cuz im about to get into sim racing as well great vid

[@Road2Racer]

Looking forward to seeing you on the track!

[@ibelieveitcauseiseentit9630]

Are you sure that was a "Toyota whatchamacallit? It looked like a Nissan 180 or 200 or 240sx. Especially the headlights. The headlights spacing looked identical to my fisrt car, even the same color. It made me feel nostalgic. I wish gt7 had my exact model which was a 1986 Nissan 200sx xe manual 6 speed, with the digital speedometer and tachometer that i bought in 96 for $1500 and drive for 5 years.

[@stefty810]

I normally click off a video with 43 subs but that was great man! Still waiting for my first setup as well, I ordered the same thing. Keep making videos you've got the pacing and comedy nailed! Edit: I think you're gonna be a youtuber

[@hankmancil178]

Next Level Racing 2.0 stand. You won't regret it. Believe me. I own one.

[@affectedduck4776]

underrated channel fr

[@crazykosmikbunny]

I ordered during black friday a week ago, taking a while but hopefully it's here on monday. Congrats, looks great.

[@nickb997.1]

Subbed - waiting for my set up to arrive following a BF sale purchase. Dived straight in with the 8nm option, elite pedals and a GT omega prime lite rig. Rig is on back order so have a bit of a wait until I can meet you on track 😂

[@Road2Racer]

Yo, hit me up. I have to hear about that 8nm power!

[@nickb997.1]

Will do. Might be after Christmas though, probably going to wrap it all up and have it as as a shared present with my son. If I can resist getting it all set up 😂

[@joshuaowens6482]

I just started racing a month ago and I started with controller and forza Motorsport. But after a couple weeks I couldn’t get more time and I also wanted to try iracing. So after much research I found I needed a wheel to be competitive. So I bought a second hand g29 and it helped tremendously but you still hit a wall with it and couldn’t get the same lap times as others. So after more research I found I needed the load cell pedals more than anything but I went ahead and ordered it all from fanatec. Supposed to be here today I can’t wait.

[@Road2Racer]

So sick! Hope you get on the track here soon!

[@warewolve8742]

This is Great, for your first Video, The quality is amazinng!! The wheel looks awesome! When are you getting a clutch? Love the music too!!

[@storyman34]

I used to PC race years ago with a Logitech Momo wheel. Recently got a Logitech G Pro wheel and pedals for my son, now I have my own account and I am re-starting sim racing. The wheel makes all the difference. I would never start again if I had to use a hand controller.

[@dj_trigger]

Cool! I used to have a setup like this with g29. Best thing I did was getting a similar chair as playseat challenge. Don't have much space and the driving position makes all the difference for immersion. I got a csl dd later, it's little wobbly but still better than the table position. I like the shoe trick doe, had the same issue at time. Cheers!

[@gvnrchmnd]

I physically moved my own mouse to try and stop your sidebar from appearing @13:33 😀

[@BlackbirdDH]

Great to see that the clamp works with the keyboard sliding undertable thing as I have a similar setup and was afraid the clamp might not work for me. I have a Logitech G25 and that works with the sliding undertable. Now I know the Fanatec clamp will also work and there is no excuse not getting one.

[@freeskier811]

The Pontiac vibe is a supremely underrated car!!! My Dad, both sister, and I each have one!

[@Road2Racer]

Love that car to be honest.

[@Gsmiler]

Good video! Ive been wanting to buy a wheel for a while now but Ive always played using chase cam so am undecided as I really struggle playing cockpit view and I'm thinking using a wheel in chase cam view might not work. Either way, youve got a good persona on cam and I'm looking to seeing more of your videos, Im getting Chester Bennington vibes 🤣

[@Road2Racer]

I love Linkin Park so much! However my sense of humor comes from my dad through and through. Also, I had the same issue. From what I can tell so far, chase cam is great if you dont know the corners. But cockpit is the way to go with a wheel. Feels good!

[@dannyadams5250]

Say goodbye to that sofa. A full sim rig is in you near future.

[@JeffBrunoJefe]

You just jumped into the SimRacing world! Things are going to change 😂 😂

[@plaszid1]

Boost kit is a must. It’s night and day

[@Chris-8888]

I had bad luck with my fanatec base it burned down after 4 hours good to see some positivity

[@hawkmoon911]

I ordered my Fanatec CSL DD, Formula Wheel 2.5X, CSL Elite v2 pedals for Black Friday November 24th and am still waiting for shipping :( I also ordered a compatible 8nm power supply on Aliexpress for €30 ^^

[@florianpasschier]

Nice video! Love the silly stuf in it.. thats how we all are right? We have no f clue 😂😂🎉

[@green13xx]

I can see myself here 2 years ago... especially when you were driving with controller and wheel only" Enjoy your Racing 🙂

[@ukaszwolski-mp2sd]

Mate, awesome content, many milion subs youtubers wished to have such videos. Absolutely love it, you R funny, nice to watch and ejoing af. As yt addict I can tell one thing that music sometimes was unnecessery in my opinion and could be mached better (mainly I mean the beggining)> But overall its amazing and as I sad, many big youtubers wishs' to have such videos

[@Road2Racer]

Thanks for the kind words man!

[@jss4837]

loved the part with the bunny

[@Road2Racer]

That's Bond the Bunny!

[@OddBeardActual]

just started as well... and subbed

[@Road2Racer]

Thanks for the sub!

[@nickmoxley6038]

Congrats on the new setup, Note on the ABS/TC comment, Realize real life race cars have aids for good reason, So i would suggest sticking with the "factory" ac settings as those allow the Default factory assists to work properly when jumping in car to car.

[@Road2Racer]

That makes me feel much better!

[@Jack96993]

I have the same Fanatec bundle, but I went with the load cell brake pedal. I bought a GT Racer wheel stand, and it allows you to put the wheels of your office chair to go into a trough to stop it from moving Works pretty good You can add a racing seat in the future Also easy to move the stand out of the way I went with the Alibaba 8nm power supply My friend bought the Fanatec 8 nm and says mine is identical feel to his It was 1/3 the cost 😅

[@AsylumDave]

Subbed because of the bunny.

[@Road2Racer]

Good choice.

[@Twisted0001]

Your awesome I am doing similar I just bought a full sim and have never played… my kit won’t be here until January……

[@egj1975]

And about the people making fun of you... we ALL started as noob and we all went through the grinding to get better. Have fun and learn along the way 🙂

[@karlallen6055]

Get ready to start looking at cool motion rigs, amazing wheels and pedals. Ridiculously addictive and no amount of money is enough 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBadBone23]

I just got my CSL DD two weeks ago and it feels weird, it's like something is hitting the wheel behind, I don't know...not what I expected. I also use it on a chair with wheels so I got some sort of special rubber coasters that fit under your wheels and they are SOLID, the chair isn't going anywhere, only 6 EURO

[@W4ltzzzz]

Awsome video! I'm thinking of buying myself one and I have a question, does it come with the stuff to mount it or do you have to buy the stuff to mount the wheel seperatly?

[@Road2Racer]

Had to buy the desk clamp separately!

[@Crumpooz]

Instant sub! I´ve been playing racing games for about 20 years now. Also upgradet to fanatec with the CSL DD and the V3s. I never enjoyed an unboxing video like this one. 😆 Keep 'em coming! PS: I also pronounce it fAnatec, not fanAtec. Their software is called FanaLab. How stupid would that sound with that weird pronounciation? 🤣

[@Road2Racer]

Thanks for the sub. You've unboxed my heart. 💜

[@Cageking22]

I am a simple man. I see Master chief, I subscribe. 👍🏻

[@Road2Racer]

117 boy for life.

[@Jack96993]

Turn your tire noise level up really high, and then you'll be able to hear the tires squeel. In iRacing, you have to be mindful of the first lap as the tires are cold

[@MihaiScutaru17]

Congrats for your setup. I found it funny that fedex lost your pedals because UPS lost my wheelbase just last week, i am still waiting for it😅

[@Road2Racer]

No freaking way... I'm far too impatient for that.

[@KrB413]

The shoes is a good trick.. I use a bungie system that attaches to my chair and my GT Omega wheel-stand to leave a little play. Ghetto af, but it works.

[@exponentialbet6292]

Fun video. 👍 Takes me back my first wheel, which was just a Logitech G29. You've started at a very decent level. Welcome to the money pit. 😂 Well done removing the wheel in game. There's loads of advice I could give, but I think for now the first would be, move your in game camera closer to you, so you are not looking at where the wheel used to be, instead your visible dash just shows your Speedo at the base of your screen. The direct drive of the wheel on the screen that is showing, that your virtual wheel was attached to, should be out of sight, and in the position as if it is coming from the back of your actual Fanatec wheel. There's a whole universe of fov advice, but no wheel or driver arms in game, and the dash of the car on screen looking like it would if you were in the cockpit using your sim wheel, that's all you really need to fine tune and dial it in mate. If you want to ease into racing, I've a friendly group I run with, and we'd be happy to race with you online just for fun to build confidence whenever you feel ready. Good luck, and keep practicing. 👊

[@Road2Racer]

Dude! I will definitely take you up on that. Do you have Discord or something?

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Just remember this, trail breaking is key! On literally every game lol

[@Road2Racer]

Some time has passed and I'm getting it down!!!

[@enribeg3154]

"words" I'm died 😅

[@Whateverworkz]

"dont eat that" put that on my grave

[@TheBac0nato0r]

Nice video! Just want to ask when you bought the bundle did you buy the QR1 lite or QR1 Wheel-side?

[@bozakn]

What camera did you use to record that waiting sequence? It looked liked a real goddamn movie! I wanna start making cinematic videos and I'm curious what exact camera model should I pick without breaking the bank.

[@Road2Racer]

Hey! Its a Sony A7iii. I'm a videographer by trade. I would explore cheaper options though! That lens and camera combo is about $2400.

[@TheTeek]

Orbital ringtone ❤

[@Road2Racer]

I'm vanilla as hell.

[@marquezpradoluisjavier7754]

😸✌ like for the black cat too

[@Road2Racer]

That's Trip. He's a 3-legged pimp.

[@coreystrawn4532]

Enjoyed your video 👍. I’m a newbie too😅

[@Road2Racer]

Welcome Corey! I hope you're having as much fun as I am.

[@florinbaciu2325]

The desk looks solid, what brand is it?

[@Koopid]

If that is the GT3 porsche, it has ABS and TC and it should be driven with ABS and TC on in the sim aswell.

[@johnjones276]

Ok you ready to take it to a crazy level get some Bass shakers put it under you chair and you can feel the bumps in the road and motor,shifting, rumble strips on track so much fun and it is cheap. Look it up, you can do it cheap, like 100$.

[@akeclipsee]

I will be in a similar situation soon :D