I Bought A Fanatec QR2 From AliExpress

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I Bought A Fanatec QR2 From AliExpress

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@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

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@rich2579 Ай бұрын

This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I just upgraded to the qr2 and since Fanatec is out of stock of their qr2, I purchased this one as well. It’s cheaper than the normal qr2 and free shipping to the US. Still baffles me how Fanatec doesn’t offer free shipping in 2024 especially with the price you’re forking over for their products.

@EM_Karting Ай бұрын

Good way to void your warranty if something breaks because of it

@Xotiw Ай бұрын

@@EM_Kartingyeah because they would know what QR you used? You could just switch back to your original QR for the RMA process if something goes wrong.

@EM_Karting Ай бұрын

@@Xotiw You would want to send the product back if something from Fanatec gets broken. It's harder than you think.

@rich2579 Ай бұрын

@@EM_Karting good point but my parts are way outside of the warranty period. Regardless of warranty, DYOR and you’ll be surprised to find a ton of awesome and reliable 3rd party supporting mods i.e. pedal dampers, shifter mods, magnetic paddles etc

@EM_Karting Ай бұрын

@rich2579 yeah that's true, I just don't like to risk it regardless, because it being outside the warranty means I lose out either way.

@brentonedwards Ай бұрын

To be fair, Fanate'cs QR is also Chinese.

@loophole3526 Ай бұрын

In the US this is available on Amazon under prime so no issues with return if you don’t like it.

@penguinfury007 Ай бұрын

The Fanatec QR2 is a chinese knockoff of the Krontec QR3 in the first place. So it really shouldn't be a surprise that the aliexpress feel and function nearly the same as the actual fanatec ones.

@untrainedprofessionals2374 Ай бұрын

Well there you go. I am surprised this hasn't been mentioned before. Well done. The Krontec QR3 is more expensive but that is beside the point when you consider how long Fanatec said they were "Developing" it.

@marcelotnkbr Ай бұрын

German knock off you mean

@asdsadsd-db6xx Ай бұрын

@@untrainedprofessionals2374 Sometimes i really wonder, do they really take the time off to redesign the existing QR available on the market or they just rebrand a QR that is currently selling and make it theirs.

@Lithu4nian Ай бұрын

QR2 pro is FIA homologated. Tf are you talking about chineese knockoffs? :D

@Michael27Romero 3 күн бұрын

@@Lithu4nianbirdies

@cmorin522 Ай бұрын

So if you’re getting a metal one for 50 bucks, that’s a hell of a lot cheaper than Fanatec. They charge 50 for the plastic one don’t they?

@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

yes, around that price. The difference, is about 40 euro from the metal one.

@ERTWaero Ай бұрын

the prices shown in the video were in British pounds, i just checked aliexpress, and in USD they are around $70 (vs. $100 from fanatec)

@MadMike991 Ай бұрын

Fanatec: >5 years to develop QR2 Chinese companies:

@FcoEnriquePerez Ай бұрын

While Fanatec wants 200% return in each piece, tired of these fucking companies just abusing prices because they are a known brand.

@dodgers89 Ай бұрын

@@FcoEnriquePerez Fanatec had to spend tons of money on developing it. Chinese guy had to buy QR2 and copy it. You really don't see the difference?

@johnathanrmarsh Ай бұрын

@@dodgers89 yeah, I gotta agree with this take. Yes, Fanatec charges more. Because materials are only part of the cost. Dev costs money too. It’s expensive, yes. But it’s also (effectively) a luxury good.

@Xotiw Ай бұрын

@@dodgers89Buddy it’s a quick release not a rocketship the Fanatec QR2 is just copying already available quick release system on the market and adding some pins at the end for the connection there’s nothing complicated about it especially not for a company that have a full team of engineers and millions in revenue. It shouldn’t have taken them more than a few months to develop it maybe if I’m very kind a year…

@Sebi_7 Ай бұрын

@@Xotiw how to show you have absolutely no clue of engineering, product development and mass manufacturing. The measurements need to be dead on or else you have a QR1 V2 with a lot of play. You need to balance the tolerances with the execution time on each machine as well as the resulting costs, and so on. Especially with different matierals that are supposed to provide very similar experiences this task is much more difficult. The additional times for testing and finding solutions for issues and then getting this draft to be mass manufacturable is a pain in the ass.

@DNGOOfficial Ай бұрын

i have a fake. 10/10 would recommend.

@herlegz6969 Ай бұрын

QR2 is absolutely the best, the slop in others and slow swap is easily worth the extra for the great engineering and quality. The AliExpress ones are just as good, I have about 4 of each.

@herlegz6969 Ай бұрын

Plus the color options from AliExpress is important. Gotta match outfits, purses and mounts. Plus they have square and circular.

@s13dad82 Ай бұрын

I bought the same QR2 and I think the built and quality is better than the Fanatec. I’ve had it for a year and no issues whatsoever. I have the one that overrides the torque so I could use any wheel, did not need a hub and saved me money.

@Marcyo137 Ай бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you to all the comments in this video and @randomcallsign for making this video. Ended up buying this exact one for my CSL DD and I couldn't be happier with the initial purchase! Now to put it through its paces and see the long term durability. The package and all the parts look almost identical to the fanatec offical QR2. It feels like they are getting the parts from the same manufacturer and just changing up the release shape.

@user-cg9ou1xn6q 23 күн бұрын

This square of the qr 2 is very beautiful

@productproducer664 Ай бұрын

i am currently using one from aliexpress and it works better than the actual fanatec one for half the price

@linko994 Ай бұрын

Yeah the issue for me is: Official QR2 100€, the AliExpress one is 75€-80€ depending on the color, and who knows if I have to pay customs or anything like that. So I'm not really saving all that much.

@bertram-raven 21 күн бұрын

The Chinese version is based on the Fanatec QR2, but the Fanatec QR2 is a copy of Krontec. So turnabout is fair play. You can fix the "stickiness" on the wheelbase side by using teflon (PTFE) spray. Spray onto a cloth and then wipe it over the OUTSIDE of the wheelbase side stem and the vertical bars of the wheelside release. This is exactly what Fanatec do with the pro system. You will need to apply the teflon spray at least once a year to both the Fanatec and OEM releases.

@theheaddon0909 Ай бұрын

I purchased 2 of these. Couldn’t get either to work with my Esports Formula 1 v2. Both worked perfectly with my Clubsport Formula 1 V 2.0 and my podium hub.

@Sponge1310 Ай бұрын

I think it would probably make sense to go look for third party / aftermarket parts, because with the situation Fanatec is in, they might not be around in the future, plus their customer service / support is terrible at best…

@Michael27Romero 3 күн бұрын

Lol fanatec ain’t going nowhere.. Bmw is still using their wheel in the real gt cars

@alchemistkj Ай бұрын

Really looking forward to that building out a fanatec system video. Because i have QR1 and a couple wheels i am in limbo... if i buy anything new i have to buy wheelside QR2 and QR2 pro for my older wheels also

@corneliusbotha369 Ай бұрын

You can easily see the difference, the official Fanatec QR2 is round, and the copy is a squircle. (This post is related to this video, and people saying in the comments it looks the same...)

@johnathanrmarsh Ай бұрын

There are variants that don't have the rounded square look.

@iyadkamhiyeh527 Ай бұрын

srsly?

@Xotiw Ай бұрын

Probably a way to avoid legal trouble and be considered counterfeit

@untrainedprofessionals2374 Ай бұрын

@@iyadkamhiyeh527 Certified Genius One is round and one isn't..

@FilthyCasualRacing Ай бұрын

I've been curious about these. Might have to give one a shot.

@playa4life306 22 күн бұрын

I also got one for 42€ AliExpress. It is the same as the original. Only it was delivered faster than from Fanatec. And I'm from Germany. How is that possible !? 😂

@Jonj57 22 күн бұрын

Found 3 of these for 50 each, fanatec is charging $200 for the pro and $100 for the regular in the US. if for $150 I can get 3 QR's that look like pros and perform like the regular I'll be more than satisfied!

@irlantiisti2810 Ай бұрын

I bought the black one at a discount for $40 with free shipping.. A little more than 7 months ago... It cannot be broken, I tell you that right away.. It can withstand 32nm with easeThe main thing is not to forget to install the round plastic that comes with the kit, this is very important.!!!! These are Fanatec requirements... And the Chinese took care to add it to the kit... Because if you don’t install it, the steering wheel’s internal part will not be in tight contact with the QR2 that is installed in the base.. When you install the plastic ring.... Please note that the head of the bolt should not be higher than the plastic.... Use the bolts that come with the qr2.

@paulsdotman269 Ай бұрын

If you buy the base side and 2 of these knock offs as opposed to the qr2 bundle from fanatec its about a £40 saving inc postage. I think i would stick to fanatec if putting on a fanatec wheel.

@satrapis Ай бұрын

Can u try to use this chinese qr2 with a third party wheels like a deep dish wheel for drifting (no buttons) etc to see how is the ffb

@TechConnoisseur Ай бұрын

You are comparing it to the $200 QR2 from Fanatec not the $100 one. So $120 Saving

@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

Nah, the pro is Fia approved, this isn't.

@imJGott Ай бұрын

Main reason I left Fanatec is because of their overly priced QR.

@doot6516 Ай бұрын

DUDE! my qr2 lite has been cracking around every single screw. its really annoying and was not about to pay 150$ for another shitty built product. THANK YOU FOR THIS

@IlVenturetto Ай бұрын

Ricardo, you are the man! I see a dragon ball tshirt with the Kame kanji, I upvote 😻😻

@MntRprznt Ай бұрын

First thing i noticed too, and I was born in the 80s. DBZ forever :)

@rarewhiteape Ай бұрын

Is this homologated for use with my $500,000 BMW M4 GT3 race car in the SRO GT3 championship?

@morpheus015 Ай бұрын

bruh…

@isitPC Ай бұрын

Currently you can probably get this quicker than the authentic one....

@SOTOOfresh Ай бұрын

Mine just came in after a week. Paid ~$85 bux and installed it in 5mins, working great so far.

@racer14glr91 Ай бұрын

I ordered this exact one off Amazon. $6 off coupon plus free shipping. $84. Be here in two days

@virtualawakening2299 14 күн бұрын

Problem with AliExpress is they'll spam your email more than once a day with sales and there's no unsubscribe button.

@foilhat Ай бұрын

It confuses me, like if Fanatec product themselves aren’t made in China.

@zero_day_xsploit Ай бұрын

I’m new to the Hobby and im here to tell you that they all are charging large amounts of money for things that dont cost that much. But the sim cartel of companies will never be fair so non has to be if that makes sense

@ph3tamine Ай бұрын

Aliexpress QR2's are GOATED!

@enzoman444 Ай бұрын

Another nail in Fanatec’s coffin 😂

@iyadkamhiyeh527 Ай бұрын

they deserve it

@Rmx2011 Ай бұрын

Remains to be seen if Fanatec will have Black friday sales this year 😂 Legit QR2's should be cheaper then.

@PJTierney Ай бұрын

Thumbnail game on point.

@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

Could be better 😂

@Randomii666 Ай бұрын

If i already had the base side, i'd def buy one of these. But i don't, so i'm just gonna struggle along with a clunky QR1 that keeps slipping out of the base

@irlantiisti2810 Ай бұрын

For sale is a complete set of QR2, in fact it is very difficult to distinguish it from the original one, I have a round lock... I took a completely black one... And I received it 7 days later in the city post office..

@DavidDyball 6 күн бұрын

I bought the complete set for £80 (base side and wheel side). I wouldn't be surprised if the clone copies are just spares from the same factory in China rebranded as Simube etc. Works perfectly for me at 1/3 the price.

@LivvyMaxwell Ай бұрын

Do you know if you can buy a clubspotrt dd+ baseside quick release? tks

@user-br1xc5fj3m 7 күн бұрын

i got the wheel side and its amazing def recommend. But i also got the base side metal piece too from Aliexpress and although everything is recognized and works via fanatec control. Im noticing in ACC there is no force feedback for some reason. NOt sure if that has to do with the aliexpress product or maybe the 6.0.1.1 update I did just before I installed it. a Anyone else having this issue?

@marcelotnkbr Ай бұрын

Where is the Fanatec one made? Germany?

@frosts1956 Ай бұрын

anddd now more people know about it😭

@Kev5565 Ай бұрын

Another thing to consider, is it safe to order from Fanatec at the moment.

@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

Yes

@paulsdotman269 Ай бұрын

@Kev5565 I've ordered a couple of things in the past few weeks and imo it's currently better than ever.

@Chis56 Ай бұрын

No way am I gonna upgrade my 6 rims to qr2 . I’m done wasting my money . I’m happy the way things are on my DD base . Plus , people need to be aware , your guarantees are null and void if you upgrade none fanatec parts

@Haulinbassracing Ай бұрын

cheap cast pot aluminum is weaker than good plastic

@rich2579 Ай бұрын

Normal qr2 is also cast aluminum, yet costing 40% more than this one

@dark-matters Ай бұрын

If u can buy this from china so cheap and the quality is great then why the hell can't fanatec sell it cheap too?

@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

Because Fanatec actually paid yo develop it

@LENNY127 Ай бұрын

Qr2 is anodized … is the knock off anodized or painted ? (Gold)

@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

seems to be a thin anodization. thinner than the pro.

@Beni10PT Ай бұрын

its not even an electronic connector, therefore why should you need the official one?

@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

tolerances can destroy connectors.

@MntRprznt Ай бұрын

@@randomcallsign Thats a great point. Could you do a followup vid comparing the tolerances on both?

@allffrommars6019 Ай бұрын

Fanatec and support 🤣👍

@kevinhunter452 Ай бұрын

Does the 8nm still work with it or does it reduce to 5nm

@randomcallsign Ай бұрын

@@kevinhunter452 8nm works

@kevinhunter452 Ай бұрын

@@randomcallsignthanks I've seen some reviews on AliExpress saying it doesn't register so only get 5nm

@marijn17s Ай бұрын

This is just asking for problems like bent pins etc

@DigidiBoom Ай бұрын

whats wrong with the original connection ? why need to buy something extra ?

@marcelotnkbr Ай бұрын

Fanatec is not the original design of QR2. It is the Krontec QR-03. People are so supperficial these days, always pointing to China, what a shame. Just because is from Germany everybody assumes is the original one. Fanatec is going down with bo return, no respect for customers. Fanatec Fullforce not available in any system yet, so much going on but people just don't wanna see it.

@marcelotnkbr Ай бұрын

F1 2024 released with no support to Fanatec Full Force... I had the GT DD Pro, lots of clipping and switched to Logitech Pro Wheel and pedals. Thousand miles better.

@nuztuz903 Ай бұрын

you do know they advertised it as being a copy right? obviously they didn't name them but I do remember them saying it being based on an IRL config

@Tynelia Ай бұрын

Maybe if fanatec wasn't so greedy and just included it like every other company......

@exponentialbet6292 Ай бұрын

Just one word, Leoxz.

@jackyao9178 Ай бұрын

I purchased a Leoxz QR2, and its quality is very poor. It shakes under high torque conditions. I have already returned it to them and do not intend to buy products from this brand again.

@exponentialbet6292 Ай бұрын

@@jackyao9178 I've got two QR2 Core's from Leoxz, and the quality is exceptional. Equal to the Fanatec QR2's that I have on my other wheels. My friends also have Leoxz QR2's to use with DD2's and a Clubsport DD, and have had no reported issues. You had bad luck with that one unfortunately.

@alchemistkj Ай бұрын

FanaCOPY ahahahahah