#fanatec #fanatecwheel #mclaren Upgrades to my Fanatec Mclaren GT3 V2 wheel. Lovely Stickers lovelystickers... Sim Makerz www.simmakerz....
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@robertisler8557 Жыл бұрын
The magnetic shifters were exactly what I was missing on this wheel. Now I was able to make my desicion for the McLaren wheel! Thank you 😊
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
Really glad it helped man, it's a great wheel
@fondoo2 жыл бұрын
The simmakerz magnetic shifters are a must have
@maxturbogranturismo67102 жыл бұрын
I like it the way it is from factory , using one hand to shift up and down is super 🤣🤣👍🏻💯
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
Factory is also nice.
@RobloxBurgerYT2 жыл бұрын
I have this wheel also but mine's just stock. Great job on your mods, looks awesome
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah it's worth it to mod. The shifters we're definitely a game changer.
@RaymondJansen2 жыл бұрын
I also ordered those shifters. Can't wait to try those.
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
You won't be disappointed, it's a great upgrade.
@rikone012 жыл бұрын
I just added a Ferrari Lovely Sticker and upgraded to the SimMakerz shifters. Absolutely love it!
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of getting a Ferrari sticker for my Formula V2.5. But can't bring myself to put anything over the carbon fiber.
@rikone012 жыл бұрын
@@jameslsimsports8514 I bought the Formula 1 fiber sticker for my V2.5, but only used the part of the sticker around the rotary encoders and the upper buttons, leaving most of the carbon fiber uncovered. I think it looks pretty good!
@bakhtiyormurodov30772 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, and shifters are fire! Planning to order my DD Pro along with this wheel and modify it.
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea. Yeah with the upgrades it feels superb.
@ommachining1545 ай бұрын
I got the exact same setup, it tooks me around 30 minutes for the shifter installation and the stickers.
@roly52502 жыл бұрын
Hi. Have 2 of them. One is "tuned". Love it, but it's plastic and "loud". But for that price it is worth. 👍
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
Yeah the plastic is the only drawback. I did a mod to quiet the original shifters with a couple pieces of styrofoam. As I like doing mods I figured why not go all the way.
@roly52502 жыл бұрын
Have also the magnet-shifter. Also with these lovely stickers. The wheel itself is plastic and sounds sometimes like plastic by steering, moving .. But it's okay for me. 😘👍👋🇨🇭
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
@@roly5250 Yup we have to learn to love it, lol.
@RaymondJansen2 жыл бұрын
With the metal QR and the Simmakerz shifter I feels more medium. Even it's still plastic.
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
@@RaymondJansen yeah it's a good upgrade. But still can't match real carbon fiber or the shifters from the Formula 2.5. That's my go to these days.
@BigKane232 жыл бұрын
@Racing Addict I love what u did wit your racing wheel I went to lovely stickers but I couldn't find the McLaren stickers
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah it looks like they took that particular one down for some reason. I'm guessing a copyright issue. I'd msg them about it, the guy is very responsive and probably send it your way.
@Dranouss9722 жыл бұрын
Just installed the SimMakerz shifters also ! Took me less than 1 hour. Pretty straightforward with some patience 🤓
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
That's quick mate! Thinking of putting a sticker over top?
@gwenndolynnmecklenburg64572 ай бұрын
i think its a well worth upgrade Sir.
@jameslsimsports85142 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@spiritchaser4337 Жыл бұрын
I wish you can add “rumble motors” to the left and right grips, I got used to the vibration in all my Fanatec wheels.
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I know! This is why I always use my 2.5. Love the vibration it brings the wheel alive. Not sure I could get used to a wheel without vibration
@Remy_15 Жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
Thanks you!
@TSXChef Жыл бұрын
Hey James, I also have SimMakerz paddle and I really enjoy it as compared to stock. Question = my left shifter is missing shift once in awhile, noticed it more lately. Have you experienced any missed shifts on your SimMakerz paddle? I had mine for 7 months. Just curious whether I got unlucky with bad batch or seeing wear and tear earlier. I'm an average user, not heavy user. Thanks!
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
Hey, i don't recall missing any shifts at all. But it could also be the car you're using. Keep in mind some car need to lower to a certain RPM before the downshift will trigger. Or else you'll shift but the gear won't actuallg change. This could be very well what's happening. You could try doing a test just in low rev going up and down the gears quickly. If no problems there, the issue is probably the car RPM threshold for down shifting.
@TSXChef Жыл бұрын
@@jameslsimsports8514 Thanks James for reply. Glad to hear you're not experiencing the same. Good point about the car, I'll double check. I'm fairly sure it's the paddle, or small possibility of V2 wheel itself. I'm supposed to get replacement left shifter, so I'll be able to help confirm. Thanks again.
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
@@TSXChef Ok, I'm glad to hear you're getting the replacement shifter in any case. I hope it fixes the issue. Funny enough, sometimes I feel like my Fomula 2.5 misses downshifts ;)
@chrisperry5244 Жыл бұрын
It's a great wheel for the price but it's still just plastic, you put whatever stickers you want on it but it's going to loose a fair bit of detail through the ffb. I owned it then bought the F1 and it's a massive difference in my opinion. Great wheel but it has its limitations feeling wise
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
That's exactly it. I ended up selling it on marketplace. Got a good price for it with all the upgraded. But like you said, in the end it's just plastic and missing some of the rigidness and ff that I feel from my V2.5. I just found I was using the V2.5 all the time.
@chrisperry5244 Жыл бұрын
@@jameslsimsports8514 it felt like my wheelbase came alive when I switched out the Mclaren and put the F1 wheel on, it's a really massive difference and like you I just never put the Mclaren back on so I sold it. I have since upgraded to a Cube Controls GT3 Zero wheel which I like due to it being a bit wider than the F1 wheel and I do more GT3 racing these days. I got a converter which allows it to be used on the DD1/2 👍
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
@Chris Perry yeah the 2.5 just feels better with the carbon fiber. Can't compare. I also felt it was small for GT3 so I put some Pineaplle chunky grips on it. Works pretty well now. Honestly though I'd like to switch to a new eco system. Thinking Simaigc or Moza. I like the Simagic wheel options.
@davidcupra4913 Жыл бұрын
The issue I have with this is ur at v2.5 wheel price. Which is a lot higher quality and has vibration motors. This is the hard decision I’m having.
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
Well, fast forward since this video was made. I ended up selling the McLaren V2 wheel. It's still an awesome replica, but even with the upgrades, it's plastic in the end and not metal or carbon fiber. I'd definitely go for the V.2.5. I added some pineapple grips to mine so it's bigger and works great for GT3 as well.
@davidcupra4913 Жыл бұрын
@@jameslsimsports8514 how is it without the grips in standard form. Some say it causes fatigue in driving long lengths of time.
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
@David Cupra the grips themselves are fine. It's more the width of 270mm makes your arms closer to together and it's not so comfortable for longer races or GT3. I'd say the originsal defsult wheel is good for formula style but not much else.
@hakanracing88 Жыл бұрын
Very nice
@juanj.martinez82262 жыл бұрын
The front plate sticker looks great and the one on the top. Could you send me the links to buy them, please?
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
Thanks, just search Loveky Stickers. There might be another sticker you like even more.
@roly52502 жыл бұрын
BTW: where did you get that "wheelstand" from? 🤔😘👍
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
I got it from a Etsy. I'll update the description with a link to it. Very happy with the stands.
@kbsmithgaming95602 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job! Do you know if installing backlite buttons would be possible?
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Nope, that would require much more engineering. Probably another chip, LED's and such. I would check out the Moza GT style wheel. Basically same price after all the mods and quick release.
@kbsmithgaming95602 жыл бұрын
@@jameslsimsports8514 Yep Actually have the Moza GS And Love It. Was Trying to think of some ideas for my McLaren rim to do.will still probably do the custom configure on Lovely stickers and make an Audi skin
@jameslsimsports85142 жыл бұрын
@@kbsmithgaming9560 yeah for sure! I was wondering, with thr MOZA GS is it fairly easy to unscrew the wheel from the button box and add another Rim?
@kbsmithgaming95602 жыл бұрын
@@jameslsimsports8514 It Uses it's on wheel base(I Have the R9) and Has a Quick disconnect that's Awesome,I'm still using the Fanatec V.8 Pedals
@kbsmithgaming95602 жыл бұрын
Actually see it on my last video at the start
@dianebradford199511 ай бұрын
where did you buy the stand that your wheel is on please. jim
@jameslsimsports851411 ай бұрын
Etsy
@jacoblarsen4633 Жыл бұрын
How hard was it putting the stickers on? They look awesome and I’m thinking of buying some.
@jameslsimsports8514 Жыл бұрын
It's very simple. Just take your time and you can reapply it if you mess up in sections.
@jacoblarsen4633 Жыл бұрын
@@jameslsimsports8514 Thanks James. I will probably have a go at it. It looks so much better than stock.
@boardathome123210 ай бұрын
I contacted Lovely Stickers and they said you can use a soap and water mixture to “float” the sticker while you position it. Once positioned just squeegee out the excess. Just be careful not to get any water on the electronics.