My FIRST Sim Racing Setup!! - Fanatec GT DD Pro

[@marcotags]

Enjoying sim racing even more than you did before, because of an "upgrade", is what it's all about. Sometimes it's a new rim, sometimes a new cockpit, sometimes it's something simple, like a rev light. Regardless, thanks for creating this and helping push the love of sim racing!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Well said! It truly is a fun experience and something I definitely see myself sinking in some serious hours into :D

[@Adam-pc8dl]

Mine was tactile transducers!

[@besticandogolf5901]

Your sheer joy playing with this setup has me SO excited to get mine delivered and set up. I went with the Trak Racer TR8 Pro rig with single integrated monitor stand.

[@AdamsOlympia]

How did you like it? Just ordered mine yesterday.

[@imzume]

@@AdamsOlympia how are u enjoying urs?

[@AdamsOlympia]

@@imzumeSadly, it was a lemon. GT DD Pro constantly disconnected in the middle of races due to faulty data connection between the wheel and the base. Returned it and got a Simucube 2 Pro, which is amazing.

[@imzume]

@@AdamsOlympia I see, I'm looking into getting into sim racing. Currently looking at the fanatec CSL bundle with the McLaren formula wheel

[@TheQuackleDKZ]

I'm so happy that PS users get to experience the CSL DD as well. It's an amazing piece of kit for the money you're giving.

[@mrsportschampion5796]

Csl dot work on Ps.

[@georgegalea1937]

You present well by the way. I see a very genuine person enjoying a great hobby.

[@carlosribeiroo]

I appreciate the positivity :)

[@dallyinggnat6547]

I just bought one this morning and I’m extremely excited for it to come

[@patricstandley]

Love this. I have been racing about a year now and agree with you on many things. Your reaction matched mine when feeling a direct drive for the first time! I now race on a DD2 and love it so much.

[@carlosribeiroo]

It truly is a spectacular feeling :) Enjoy your DD2 that thing looks beyond impressive! Peak power at high force feedback probably breaks your wrist ahahah

[@Allu681]

Just got GT DD Pro this week and it feels amazing. I've been using Logitech products the past 16 years and i kinda felt like i wanted to upgrade to a better rig. I have it currently mounted to a table with table clamp, but it still feels really solid - although my Ikea table doesn't really like the idea. I've haven't been driving a lot lately, but i still managed to beat few of my old personal laptime records after 5 hours of practising with this wheel. It's so much easier to drive when you can feel all the little bumps and forces thanks to the good FFB Direct drive gives. With Logitech wheels i kinda had to guess what the car was doing and it made my driving really inconsistent. I honestly don't have anything bad to say about the GT DD Pro - it's worth of buying. Edit: Great video, i enjoyed it. Hope you have a great week! :)

[@ZeTa_AUT]

I’m so excited! I used Logitech too, I bought my CSL DD by pre-order but without the equipment like steering wheel, pedals etc. Because I’m still a student i need time to build up my setup and saving up the money 😂

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Thanks for the comment and enjoy your wheel! It truly is a fantastic upgrade :D

[@carlosribeiroo]

You will get there soon! It will be a great experience when ever you get everything setup :)

[@itsxstarz9056]

I’ve been waiting for like 2-3 years for a new but budget friendly base and it’s finally here

[@PM10Racing]

Great video Carlos. I’ve got my DD pro arriving next week to replace my G29 ! Can’t wait man !

[@carlosribeiroo]

Enjoy it! Exciting times :D

[@PM10Racing]

@@carlosribeiroo certainly is mate !

[@chuckterrell6086]

Great video. Your pure joy is apparent. I just started and bought a g29. Can't imagine how much of a thrill I will feel when I upgrade.

[@talon1706]

I went from a G29 I had for six years to G Pro. Night and day difference. Regardless of the make, DD wheels are a great upgrade.

[@mike_33gt]

The real benefits with that set-up come with time, for me it was 2 months after I realised how much more details and information I get from the wheel compared to 29 - so much more. But these are subtle, and one must spend hours to fully comprehend it. I also recommend using good flat rubber shoes and cleaning them before each race to have a good grip on the pedals. A metal link connecting the chair and pedal platform is needed when using all braking power with a loadcell

[@carlosribeiroo]

Absolutely! True joy as a first impression but only time and practice will yield lap to lap improvements :)

[@mike_33gt]

@@carlosribeiroo dont get me wrong, my times didnt improve but the joy absolutly. I think I dont have talent but still love it so much

[@carlosribeiroo]

That's all that matters! Enjoy :)

[@simracingchannel7691]

Its a hell of a upgrade, i came from a t300 to the CSL DD and i love it. Now its time you try some proper driving sims with it though lol. Try some ACC or something you will be even more impressed with how the wheel performs.

[@carlosribeiroo]

I may or may not have been trying some ACC behind the scenes :D It truly is incredible the amount of detail you get when using a direct drive wheel. Will show some of it on the next video for sure!

[@Adam-pc8dl]

Your upgrade was the same as mine ! I loved my t300 too

[@haraldjohansen1867]

TS-PC to CSL DD 8nm for me, so not that big of a upgrade but oh man the difference!

[@nicklibby3784]

@@haraldjohansen1867 I was literally 1 step away from buying the tspc instead of the Fanatic GT DD pro(which I'm still waiting on). I also am coming from a Logitech G29. Did I make the right decision? Is the Fanatic GT DD Pro better than the TSPC? Does it feel better? Like stronger? Or more immersive?

[@haraldjohansen1867]

@@nicklibby3784 Yes to everything! It's only 2nm more but feels a lot better than the ts-pc. More powerful and much smoother. Also dead quiet. The ts-pc has a noisy fan.

[@CapaNoisyCapa]

Glad you're enjoying your new "toys". The biggest difference by far comes from a decent loadcell pedal set and all the stuff being bolted to a cockpit, though. They make you a lot more constant, which in turn makes you much more confident in the car you're driving and that confidence makes you faster. Not by a lot if you're a competent driver already but it helps tremendously on sectors or circuits that you're a bit more hesitant to push it to the limit. Edit: Saudações do Brasil, gajo!.

[@carlosribeiroo]

You are super on point! Just having everything bolted down was a huge upgrade in itself and my consistency has never been this, well, consistent ahah Still lack a lot of practice but I'm enjoying every second of play time with this and it will not be that long until I'm back to full form and probably even better then before :) Grande abraço e obrigado pelo comentario!

[@drivingsimhobby22drivingsi52]

@@carlosribeiroo Nice setup I have a G29 I feel so left out now everyone has o e of these.

[@drivingsimhobby22drivingsi52]

@@carlosribeiroo What NM is your steering set up ? the G29 has screws to bolt down both the pedals and the steering hardware firmly.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Don't feel left out! Enjoy what you have! At the end of the day it's not going to fundamentally change what racing is and you can be just as fast on a G29! I never bolted down my G29 because I used it on the table and not on a cockpit, which I think most people with a G29 do, so the upgrade was from a table and nothing bolted down to the GT lite with everything bolted

[@CapaNoisyCapa]

@@drivingsimhobby22drivingsi52 What Carlos said: just have fun.

[@nfg_racing7968]

I just upgraded to this exact same set up and im loving it i came from the g920 and theee is such a huge difference from pedals to steering i am absolutely glad i upgraded

[@carlosribeiroo]

Enjoy! :)

[@Urban4Wheeler]

Just ordered and I’m here watching videos. I’m coming from a G29 and I am so pumped. I ordered the load cell pedal kit also. Can’t wait till Forza comes out

[@carlosribeiroo]

Exciting times :)

[@alejandroguerrero9167]

Yess!, I totally agree with you, I don’t think it change a lot the experience if you don’t like that much that type of racing game but if you can afford it, go for it!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Exactly! It's a lot of fun and has been a breath of fresh air for me and pushed me straight back into driving whenever I can :D

[@madscarlsen3588]

wauw surch high production quality. And great video, deffently got me to sub.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Much appreciated! :)

[@ytriDlO]

Really nice to see you're enjoying the setup. I started with a Microsoft wheel for the XBox 360 about 15 years ago, had the first Posche 911 Turbo S wheel from Fanatec (was such a HUGE event when this came out :O) and went through nearly all Fanatec wheels and now ended with a Simucube, high end motion simulator etc. BUT for my PS5 i still play with a cheap Logitech G923 (which is VERY low budget comparing with the other stuff) and it's so much fun. As you said the equipment doesn't make you like racing games. PS: we are so f*cking spoiled today with all the simracing hype and so many quality wheels on the market.

[@carlosribeiroo]

100% :) Glad you are enjoying your time with sim racing At the end of the day it's all about the games and the friends you enjoy them with, gear doesn't make up for that even though it makes the experience that much more fun

[@SkillgoreTV]

Dude you sold me on this. I was about to get a G923 for Xbox but not now. Shut up and take my money!!!!! Thanks for the vid. Subscribed!!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Super happy that I could help 😊

[@Jerry-tg2lj]

this is awesome! some tips for a better driving experience are choosing the right sims and the right cockpit, f1 2020 is far from the ideal game to maximize your experience on a wheel, rfactor2, acc, raceroom and even iracing will be much better, second is that that next level racing cockpit might be a bit too weak for the full 8nm csl DD, itl absorb the finer details and whilst passable of an experience, youre not maximizing the capability of the wheel. I think you can get a much sturdier rig from GT omega for around the same price, none the less, awesome video!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Thanks for the comment Jerry :) I do agree with everything but I think for now I will have to stick with the GT Lite since even though you can find cockpits like the GT omega that you suggested for around the same money, if you buy it will a seat it around 350 which is more then double what I paid for the GT Lite (155) I would also have to factor in the space since even though I don't fully fold it in just tucking in the pedals and the seat makes it easy to set aside in the corner of my office, and right now I simply don't have the space to dedicated just to Sim Racing

[@Dr.Jellybean]

I just bought the VRC Formula Alpha for AC and compared to F12020 it really is night and day, even on my T300RS

[@carlosribeiroo]

I have seen some videos on youtube and it looks incredible. Might have to check it out in the future :)

[@eSKAone-]

A Wheelstand Pro V2 is sturdier than this 💟

[@OOFERS__]

@@carlosribeiroo Hey Carlos honestly ive looked and looked for a cheep cockpit that was a 80 40 cockpit and they cheapest your going to find is gt omega and i stand by them for what you get for that price with the seat is very good i do recommend you taking a longer look at them

[@xXxBo5sANaCxXx]

Man you are underrated i enjoyed this vid more them i thought i would!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Glad you enjoyed :D

[@AlonsoF1team]

This is probably the best review about this wheel that i've seen in KZbin👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MegaIronica]

Nice video. I have mine for a few months and totally agree. If you think the G29 is a toy after trying the CSL DD once, wait until you have tried it for a few days, then try to go back on the G29. You will be wondering how was I even using this thing lol

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Thanks :D Well since I moved to the UK I had to leave my G29 behind so I will not have that "going back to the G29" experience but I am 1000% sure you are right ahha Like most things in life, upgrading can be extremely worth it but it's only when you go back that you truly appreciate the full extent of the upgrade.

[@Nathan-qt2zi]

I have the force feedback turned all the way up on my g920 and it feels like nothing i need to get myself a real set up

[@maximilianomartinez8755]

i change thrustmaster t300 for this one but athe clubsport hub 2 with alcantara rim and clubsports v3 pedals.... imswimming in another planet ..congratulations

[@carlosribeiroo]

Congrats! It truly is a fantastic experience and your V3 pedals are probably fantastic! Enjoy!

[@kaseyobrien1406]

Coming from t150 going to a gt dd pro looking forward to it getting delivered

[@aoalr]

Bought the exact same setup last night (including mclaren wheel). Can’t wait to get mine!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Exciting times ahead :)

[@Hackergamer-fl4zn]

How much does all this cost?

[@MavericksF1Addiction]

ik it’s been a while since u asked but i found it it’s $479.85 and it’s called csl dd readyzrace mclaren by fanatec it’s for xbox and pc and i couldn’t find the rig but an average rig is like a few hundred dollars depending on what you get. hope this helped

[@Mrpremium9870]

@@MavericksF1Addictiondo you know if this exact bundle comes with desk mount been seeing around that it doesn’t and you have to get it seperayely.

[@toml.733]

I just bought one yesterday. You have to buy the desk mount but it’s discounted when you buy the bundle and it’s not very expensive.

[@Frost-ux8jx]

@@toml.733my gtdd pro came with a desk clamp? Does csl not

[@sab8955]

This was the first vid I saw from you but now I love you and watch all your vids

[@carlosribeiroo]

:) Thank you Sab! I really appreciate it!

[@rayrivera187]

I also upgraded from a G29 to the DD Pro, and I have the same NLR GT-Lite cockpit. I agree with you 100% The difference is astronomical!!!!! You can really detect oversteer much sooner and correct, something that you couldn’t do with the G29. The FFB detail is amazing! Like you, I also thought the GT-Lite cockpit wouldn’t be sturdy enough for this wheel, but the flexing is not as bad as I imagined. I am still planning to get a more rigid cockpit in the future, but it is good enough for now. Thanks for the video! Liked and Subscribed!👍

[@carlosribeiroo]

Nice to see someone on the same boat! Enjoy your setup and glad you enjoyed the video :D

[@R3troZone]

That's the exact same wheel, DD base, and pedal setup I have my eye on from Fanatec. I currently use a GT Omega wheel stand but I have a cheap $100 PXN wheel and pedal setup. I was going to upgrade to the Logitech G29 but I'm thinking skipping it and just going to this setup.

[@nelsonssebuyungo3400]

am coming from the g29 and buying all these separately but u just hyped my expectations wooohoooo great vid

[@carlosribeiroo]

Happy to bring some extra excitement for you men :) Enjoy your new gear!

[@Incompetent_Driver]

Top quality videos mate, subbed!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Thanks 😊

[@koopercupp523]

this will also be my first setup minus the cockpit.. going from racing with a controller to this is ridiculous!!

[@carlosribeiroo]

RIDICULOUS is probably the best word to describe that jump! Congrats!

[@bigd2829]

Sameeee!!

[@TiagoCosta93]

Great video Carlos, great choice on all the gear! A couple of things tho, first one is that I recommend you upgrading the Quick Release on the mclaren rim these are known to break overtime (huge oversight from Fanatic) and lastly like you've said you might want to consider upgrading your cockpit, while the Next level is great for the convenience of being able to fold it and put it away, you are losing a ton of detail from the DD motor with all that play that would help further improve your race craft.

[@tomasmenezes3683]

I think the quick release isn’t a problem really, I’ve had mine for a while and it’s ok, I actually prefer it to the metal one sometimes as the metal one can be noisy in certain situations, I think only if you’ll only have problems when getting a defective one and in that case, fanatec will have to send a new one.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Thanks for the comment :) I have already found certain limitations with the quick release mainly a very slight play when the force feedback kicks in on high speed corners. Nothing major and for now I don't intend on spending more money on the setup, but something to keep in mind particularly when fanatec releases an updated metal quick release. Regarding the cockpit, even though I completely agree with you unfortunately I don't have too much space so the setup will have to be something similar to this in size and weight (and also price) so with all that I still can't justify something that would be an big upgrade but who knows in the future!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Interesting that the metal one makes some noises, didn't know that! I will stick with this plastic one at least until fanatec launches an updated version of their metal one (and until my wallet recuperates from all this ahahha)

[@tomasmenezes3683]

@@carlosribeiroo Yeah, it’s a common problem with the plastic quick release, when turning left to right there’s like a notchy feeling right? I actually found a solution and mine is perfect now, it actually made a huge difference although the notchy thing doesn’t always happen, just put a bit of really thin card or a bit thicker paper in the indetation in the shaft and it will go away! I’ll try to find a link where they show some pictures!

[@tomasmenezes3683]

@@carlosribeiroo Same here ahah I just have the metal one because it was included with the bmw steering wheel I ordered, it’s actually annoying when it makes noises, when the ffb “rumbles” with bumps and stuff like that the metal quick release rattles, the safety screw helps with this but not 100%.

[@Joe.484]

Well, i felt the exact same. The difference is so high - that i shed a tear ;)

[@expedite-fwm]

unboxing experience feels so nice

[@eamartinez88]

Have the same setup but ended up getting the 3drap mod for the load cell to get a little more travel. I think it's since i drive with socks and not shoes and this has helped me trail brake better. I guess it's a personal preference. Love the wheel. It's amazing with ACC.

[@carlosribeiroo]

I have heard about that brake pedal mod and may or may not have a tab open with it that I should probably go close before I'm tempted to spend more money. I also drive with socks and also think that a little more travel could be beneficial, but I think I'll stick with the stock ones for 6 months to really get dialed in and then I'll rethink this decision if I have to. ACC truly feels incredible I have been doing some racing there as well over the past couple of days and it put's F1 to shame in the force feedback department

[@spinningwheelsscreamingree2183]

I have the 3D rap mod. What a difference. Proper trail braking is much ch easier making you faster.

[@masashirow7424]

Nice set up bro, definitely my future upgrade wheel the fanatec DDpro and that maclaren steering. I’m currently using the thrustmaster tgt with the SF1000 on a trakracer RS6 rig.

[@carlosribeiroo]

It truly is a game changer, so when you have the money and if you aren't compromising on anything else essential in your life take the leap :) You will not be left disappointed

[@brettleecubbage]

Yea I am new to sim racing. When I was looking at the fanatech combo. That starts 399 direct drive. What a deal!!! I am glad I did my research. I am just going to upgrade the pedals later down the road. You have a 5 nm modal or the 8?

[@carlosribeiroo]

8nm! Honestly very worth the extra power not only because of the peak output but you get more nuance between the different forces. Basically better dynamic range if you know that term from the audio/video world

[@xplicitb0i]

I just picked mine up and got it in 5 days asides from there history of bad logistics. I couldn't be happier!

[@1234Conrad1234]

It's even a bigger jump from the Momo. Good luck!

[@carlosribeiroo]

True that! Huge jump in fidelity and overall enjoyment that's for sure

[@bhavyabansal484]

Is there a video with the entire cost breakdown of the sim setup? Like other than the pc involved, but including the screens, seat etc in the setup? And probably creating it at different price points, on what can be substituted etc. would love to see something like that.

[@MattyMcFlyyy]

Love this! I litterally came from the G29 to this setup as well. I also ordered the Meta Quest 2!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@starlord270]

Could you give a review regarding the Next Level Racing cockpit with your setup in this video? I am on a budget and I am stuck between yours in the video and the F-GT Next Level Racing.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! The only difference between the gt and the f gt is the formula position that you can’t do on the gt lite. Rigidity wise they are the exact same so really see if you want to use that position to justify the price increase

[@HelloMyNameIsZON3]

The smile says it all !

[@style_tex]

It looks like you have only a very small amount of FF. You have to crank it up... Then you really have controll over the car.

[@Sausageman11171]

I'm genuinely surprised that your gt lite could handle the 8nm so well. I have an f-gt lite and thinking about getting the csl dd and I thought I might NEED a new cockpit for that but apparently not!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Just tighten everything up and you should be alright! You may be slightly limited with positioning since you have to ensure everything is properly centered to distribute the load as much as possible but yeah, not too bad for the price!

[@Mix3dbyMark]

excellent unboxing segment

[@carlosribeiroo]

Thank you 😃

[@crowdsgarage]

The smile on your face says it all! Direct Drive wheels are just a different game, enjoy 🙂

[@carlosribeiroo]

So true ahahah Feeling that rear wheel slip was eye opening to say the least, and since that happened on a curb there is no way in hell I would have felt that on the G29 with all the gears rattling in there :D

[@akpanjennings]

High end using a foldable play seat? The direct drive is dope though

[@eduardvankooijk3888]

What are your settings ??

[@Suddenly_Biscuits]

im gonna buy the new fanatec gt dd pro premium bundle with the shifter from fanatec so its nice to see a hands on look

[@carlosribeiroo]

I will have another video coming out this week so keep an eye out for more details :)

[@Suddenly_Biscuits]

@@carlosribeiroo im excited

[@Suddenly_Biscuits]

also i like how you react to everyone and how you make content its soothing unlike those other reviews where they go haywire and immediatly jump to the review part of the review you take a more calm and nice aproach

[@carlosribeiroo]

We’ll just just a cat doing some biscuits your comment is pretty great 😊 Thank you for taking the time to write it up

[@gabigomes2905]

Carlos, tenho uma questão, para segurar a base do volante no cockipit foi necessário comprar e usar o CSL DD Table Clamp que é vendido à parte? queria comprar o next level GLite mas tenho essa dúvida se preciso ou não desse acessório.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Nao! O único cenário onde esse table clamp é para ser usado é mesmo para prender a uma mesa. No gt lite apertas a wheelbase directamente com uns parafusos

[@chickenpasta7359]

I wish I could join you in this feeling but Fanatec still can't seem to get any 5nm DD base in stock

[@carlosribeiroo]

Honestly I don't they will ever come back in stock :/ They are a much better deal then the 5NM variant since you can buy a third party 180W power supply and save a lot in comparison to buying the 8NM version, but I think Fanatec knows that and chose to reduce their availability on purpose

[@Lordxfx]

I wonder how much the vibration transfer to the floor..

[@levin55555]

I have the same setup but the qr lite is junk you will notice it has too much play I would recommend upgrading but you will notice it later

[@carlosribeiroo]

Yeah you are not the first one to point this out. I definitely started feeling some slight clicking when the force feedback kicks in on highspeed corners, nothing major but definitely something to be on the look out for. Looking forward to seeing if Fanatec will upgrade their metal quick release like some people were saying they will and maybe look into that upgrade once that happens!

[@zonqu7474]

I had a G29 but it sadly broke. I really enjoyed playing, especially f1 24/7. I am playing on a controller for bout 2 months now and it isnt fun at all. ordered the same setup today(had a playseat challenge before for the G29) I think it is worth it

[@carlosribeiroo]

RIP G29 :( With that said enjoy your new setup! It's a killer upgrade coming from the G29

[@SkylarLegend]

bro you are so underrated

[@carlosribeiroo]

Appreciate that :)

[@matticebeulen7994]

"Hey there, Watching this video got me super excited about setting up the exact same rig. The setup you've got here is just on point! One thing that's been on my mind though, is the durability of the QR1 Lite Wheel-Side, considering it's made of plastic. I'm contemplating whether it's a smart move to also get the QR1 Wheel-Side for added reliability. Have any of you experienced issues with the QR1 Lite breaking easily? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! First of all, glad I could help with all the excitement! :) As for your question YES, absolutely YES, YES, YES No money is better spent over my initial setup than the QR1, I would argue that the F1 wheel that costs $50 more is better value than the Mclaren one given that it comes with the QR1 already.

[@matticebeulen7994]

Thanks a lot!

[@davebantz274]

Could you please send me the link to this wheel, base set up... Ive got a G29 to and want a proper set up.

[@Jack96993]

I just installed my CSL DD coming from a Logitech G25 Racing is all about proper braking Can't wait to try my new loadcell brake!! If it's anything like my 89 Porsche 944TS track car I'll be a happy camper 😅 good review, thanks 😊

[@carlosribeiroo]

Exciting times ahead :) enjoy the upgrade and all the fun that will come with it!

[@Bad888Max]

nice, what was previous wheel

[@carlosribeiroo]

Logitech G29!

[@Bad888Max]

@@carlosribeiroo i have that still ok for casual

[@TruthSeeker88JB]

Hi there, that’s one hell of a setup, where can I find this to purchase? Just it says on the fanatec website they are sold out, any tips on how to find it? Thanks :)

[@carlosribeiroo]

If you search for all parts individually you will still find everything in stock in the Fanatec website. As far as I'm aware Fanatec's website is the only place you can buy their gear

[@icemotkany5587]

Hi there, may i have a question? did you ever used ths set with PS5 and Gran TUrismo 7? i want to know, there are possibilites with this setup in the game to configure de button layout, and tthose buttons in the midden also working? i want also buy a McLaren GT3 wheel but i dont know, iam not sure about it....thx :)

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! There no way that I know of to map those rotary encoders to any function inside GT7. And as a general rule of thumb those are only easily configured on PC, console has always been dodgy with extra keys

[@icemotkany5587]

@@carlosribeiroo ty for ur answer :)

[@darrylcote3971]

Have the same wheel it's great for the price all day long but the paddle shifters tend to wear out pretty fast and many times lead to the need to double shift in the worst of times. I would recommend a shifter upgrade at some point. You will see.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Good to know! Thanks for the comment Darryl :)

[@advntge8718]

It says gran turismo, so i play a lot of F1. Is the steering wheel not mostly made for gran turismo? or should it also be perfect for F1?

[@MIMCKMedia]

Isn't that a csl dd base? I got the same

[@sskhaliq]

Great setup, love the DD base and I'm waiting for my CSL DD to arrive. I've heard some of the FFB is dulled out due to collapsible / not v rigid frame of the seat, did you find that to be correct?

[@sskhaliq]

I see you mention that at the end of the vid, so question answered! :) Good luck and enjoy!

[@m4rcsscrib]

Hey man, just a quick question, you might be able to help me with! Just got the exact same setup and everything is great apart form one thing. During high g load corners the ground feedback kinda disappears. There’s still „weight“ in the wheel but the actual feedback disappears until the G‘s decrease. I’m running ffb 100 on the wheel and 75 on the game as recommended by fanatac. Have you had this issue or made similar observations? Playing F123

[@carlosribeiroo]

That sounds really game dependent to be honest. Try your wheel on something like ACC if you can just to clear out any possible issue with the wheel. Go do spa and do eau rouge and I am sure you will feel increase resistance there

[@quekvincent5981]

Hi Carlos, believe u are using the NLR GTlite cockpit. I read that it is not suitable for a DD wheelbase, may i know ur comments on it with GT DD Pro? I m considering the same setup as u

[@carlosribeiroo]

Well as you can see on the video it does work but of course it is at its limit and will flex during intensive force feedback and fast turns. Is that a deal breaker? I think if you saw the video and still have that question you will have to try it yourself to figure out since at the end of the day it’s mostly about how much flex are you willing to live with in order to get the compact and somewhat foldable nature that the GT lite provides

[@jackbentley]

Did u ever give the other brake pedal a go? I just bought a 8nm and left out the load cell kit, but I’m starting to think I should’ve picked one up…

[@carlosribeiroo]

I think it’s fair to say that the upgrade from a load cell to a “normal” brake pedal is extremely substantial and it can easily be compared to the upgrade to direct drive. Plus keep in mind that lap time is gained under breaking more than any where else!

[@yveshamm7677]

Is there any problem with the quick release of the McLaren wheel and gtddpro ?

[@carlosribeiroo]

The stock plastic quick release does not work long term. It gets looser and looser and in my opinion should be replaced my the much sturdier metal qr1.

[@DavideDurbano]

Now I know what to buy for my next birthday.

[@notmrtaktikal8912]

I’ve been trying to get a csl dd pro but they have been sold out for weeks. When will they restock???

[@c-note676]

Know the pain as well, from what I've heard is that they cant make enough CSL DDs cuz of that computer chip shortage the world is having

[@carlosribeiroo]

It took me 2 months to get my setup all in stock, no tricks other then persistence and multiple F5 every day. You will get there eventually!

[@sevenbro]

I have the exactly set up except I have the dd not the pro. still waiting for the pedal to arrival. Looking forward!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Congrats men! Hope you enjoy your setup as much as I have been enjoying mine :)

[@Vlad69422]

Underrated

[@carlosribeiroo]

Underrated comment :)

[@mattkay18]

Anyone else find the mclaren wheel doesn’t rotate properly? Or reflect the rotation setting in game? I have the sensitivity set to ‘auto’ on the wheel, 360 degrees in game on F122. The wheel turns to just over 180 degrees then seems to be at full lock, and almost goes a bit limp after this?

[@carlosribeiroo]

I usually manually set to 360 in fanalab and it syncs no problem!

[@fataldragon69]

Nice One.....You just need a Solid Rig now, to hold it all properly so you can appreciate and feel the feedback as you should !! Good on you.....Enjoy !!

[@SolankeIsHim]

I’ve got a thrust master setup that is £200 but I am getting a huge upgrade which includes getting this wheel base

[@carlosribeiroo]

Congrats! Hope you enjoy your new wheel :)

[@TechWithBruno]

Que setup de sonho! 🔥 great video btw, glad I found you channel! 💪💪

[@carlosribeiroo]

Obrigado :D Ainda bem que encontras-te sim senhor!

[@Kizikafuka]

Nice vid! I hope i can buy my first wheel this year

[@carlosribeiroo]

Thanks :)

[@Bobbarker23455]

Fanatec makes some sick wheel rims.

[@zy5270]

But horrible quick releases

[@Bobbarker23455]

@@zy5270 not what I heard I hear the plastic one isn't that good but I hear the metal q.r works great.

[@zy5270]

@@Bobbarker23455 yes but you have to pay 100€ more, the plastic qr shouldn’t even exist

[@zy5270]

@@Bobbarker23455 Fanatec ecosystem is a huge money pit, as an owner of their products i can confirm that

[@Bobbarker23455]

@@zy5270 well it seems to me everything in sim racing is a huge money pit lol

[@kingxerg6854]

move your monitor closer right up in front of the base at the end of the desk

[@carlosribeiroo]

If only the monitor arm reached that far!

[@kingxerg6854]

@@carlosribeiroo oh its wall mounted, thats fine too just google an fov calculator to set it up well Chris haye did a good video on it you might wanna check it out

[@Scireforall]

Does the seat gt lite give enough support and experience?

[@carlosrinconbatista6052]

Hi!! I heard a sound of the changes, you can silent that?, i mean there is any option to put It in silence? Is the pi pi pi

[@carlosribeiroo]

You can silence that, it’s just a game setting

[@carlosrinconbatista6052]

@@carlosribeiroo okey thank you!! Do you still using It??? What is the experience right now with It?

[@lutang771]

I currently have g29 as well, probably getting this in the future.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Still the default for thousands getting into sim racing!

[@ruiaz701]

Com esse nome pareces Português, estou enganado? Eu tenho um Fanatec CSW 2.5 e quando eu mudei do meu G27 para o Fanatec a sensação foi a mesma, foi uma incrível sensação. É outro nível de detalhe.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Nome mesmo tuga sim senhor, se tivesse so bigode entao deixava-te sem duvida nenhuma :D Concordo plenamente, a experiencia nao tem nada a ver comparado com gear driven wheels

[@1miguelcosta]

Boas Carlos! Ando a namorar esse setup há algum tempo mas os tempos de entrega e a falta de stock confesso que me tem deixado de pé atrás. Só por curiosidade vives em Portugal e a entrega foi feita em Portugal? E se sim quanto tempo demorou a chegar? Já agora, a base gt dd pro é compatível com ps4 também ou só com a 5? Obrigado e bons vídeos!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Eles entregam em toda a Europa e no meu caso que encomendei para a Escócia, e por isso tive de lidar com alfândega, demorou menos de 4 dias a estar nas minhas mãos. Para Portugal será ainda mais rápido. Consegues usar na ps4 e ps5, xbox e pc sem problema, tens só de acertar na compatibilidade do volante para além da wheel base como expliquei no video

[@1miguelcosta]

@@carlosribeiroo desde o momento da encomenda até receberes demorou 4 dias? Vi online muita gente a queixar-se dos tempos de entrega chegando em alguns casos a durar mais de 1 mês por isso o meu comentário. No meu caso estava a pensar encomendar para o UK pois além de ser mais barato os tempos de entrega deverão ser menores pensei eu. Mais uma vez obrigado.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Vem da Alemanha portanto para o Reino Unido será mais demorado que para a Europa, mas mesmo para la no meu caso demorou apenas 4 dias desde a encomenda. Vais ter de lidar com o iva e com uma mini taxa de handling mas isso a UPS entra em contacto contigo quando a encomenda estiver pronta para entrega

[@pbass6811]

Hey man! Great video! Nice driving! I just ordered the exact same setup(minus the load cell. I might get that later.). Coming from a G29, so I'm super excited! Are you playing on a PC or on a PS5/4? If you're playing on a PS5, did you have to hook the wheel up to a pc for any updates before you could use it on the PS5? Thanks!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Super happy for you men! Hope you already received everything and are enjoying it! In regards to your question, I plan on playing on the PS5 but for now everything that I have played is on PC. I remember that the firmware that came installed on the wheel and wheel base was very close to the latest available so I imagine that you can plug it straight in to the PS5 no problem. Probably good to update it every now and then in the future

[@joeyippel]

get a aluminum profile rig for it and be even more amazed! The flex takes away so much

[@carlosribeiroo]

For now I don't think I have the budget or the space to justify something bigger and more expensive then this. Any recommendation for the rig?

[@adithemotorbikeman]

@@carlosribeiroo simlab p1-x :)

[@kyus1974]

Just need to pair it with a stiffer rig.

[@carlosribeiroo]

...some say a video about doing just that is in it's planning stages...

[@KensProductions]

Is it me or is the wheel larger than the irl ones they use on the GT3 Mclarens

[@carlosribeiroo]

I have never had the pleasure of seeing one in real life, but this one is 36 or 38cm and feels just right size wise in my hands

[@SackyX]

Be careful with that glass molded disconnect, they crack over time. Best to put the metal QR1 on your wheel.

[@carlosribeiroo]

I will keep an eye out for any signs of cracks but hopefully I will have enough time until fanatec updates their QR1 and grab a proper metal quick release then

[@SackyX]

@@carlosribeiroo Also keep a look out for disconnects with the wheel and the base as I am going through after 9 months or so and tightening the C-clamp to 15 NM doesn't seem to fix the issue. I think it's a flaw in the shaft and waiting to return my base to them currently. I don't want anyone to have to go through this mess with Fanatec.

[@carlosribeiroo]

I'll keep an eye for it, thanks for the heads up! Fingers crossed nothing happens on my end but you never know!

[@levinste2750]

I own right now the Fanatec V3 pedals, compatible with PS 5 and PC, and Fanatec McLaren GT3 + wheelbase CSL DD, PC and Xbox compatible I own the PS5, I'd like to use it for the Play Station 5, as well, so I need to replace the wheelbase. Could you please, help me ? I want to have a wheelbase for PC and PS5, but without swaping the USB cables Is the DD Pro okay for that ??

[@carlosribeiroo]

The DD Pro works with everything, from Playstation to PC and Xbox. Simply plugging in the GT DD to your console or pc will make your setup work no problem. For console you have to connect your pedals to the wheelbase (you probably do that already anyways)

[@levinste2750]

@@carlosribeiroo Thank you. I ordered it. I don't need to swap cables, every time when I play PC / PS 5, right??

[@carlosribeiroo]

You only need to change where you have it plugged in for obvious reasons. But it is one usb cable that needs to be moved from the pc to the ps5 and vice versa

[@levinste2750]

@@carlosribeiroo is there no other way, without switching the USB cable????

[@carlosribeiroo]

@@levinste2750 honestly I either don’t understand your question or you are trolling. Pc and PS5 are different systems and as such you need to plug the wheelbase to whatever system you want to play when you want to play

[@DutchRCFamily]

Please watch out for the movement between the GT wheel and the simplified quickrelease. On our channel you see my fix with some tape. I almost destroyed the connection between base and wheel under highspeed corners and higher ffb moments Its either that fix, or buying the qr sport or wait for the new QR2. But the set is amazing, i got ours a few weeks ago and enjoyed it allot. Subbed to your channel for support.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Thanks for the heads up! This is definitely something that I talk about in my next video about my experience with the wheel that should be coming out today. The QR2 is definitely on my radar whenever that comes out

[@Severo27]

Just one question on what website can i find a GT lite cockpit?

[@carlosribeiroo]

Amazon is your best bet probably

[@shinkaere9999]

Hello, what is the cockpit model please? Exactly?

[@carlosribeiroo]

It’s the next level racing GT Lite

[@dewetdavel]

Hey buddy, super cool setup! Solid all round - just please pleeeaaassse if you can, change to a proper frame :) you can see the rig you're in deforming. It will change your experience! If you can save up for something like a Sim-labs Gt-1 evo, you definitely won't be disappointed!! Otherwise, great setup, and enjoy it!!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Thanks for all the positivity, it really has been a fantastic experience and a much needed improvement compared to my previous setup. I have another video on this setup coming out tomorrow where I touch on this exact thing. Unfortunately it's a game of compromises where you either have to spend more money, use more space or live with some flex, so even though I agree with you, for now I think this is the setup I will stick with for better or for worse. It also is substantially better now in comparison to this video after I did some slight modifications to it, but it will never be rock solid

[@Curratum]

Lifestyyyyles of the rich and the famooous

[@calebagliam]

Did you have to align the shaft when u first got it

[@carlosribeiroo]

No, It was perfectly fine out of the box