Next Level Racing Wheel Stand DD Review

A setup and review of the Next Level Racing Wheel Stand DD, does it live up to it's name?!
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[@user-hx3vp2vp7v]

You're starting to be a really good,quality and informative simracing channel. Keep up the great work.

[@KarlGosling]

Thank you very much!

[@nartron3000]

he really isnt, his content is shyte

[@nuggets2750]

@@nartron3000 shut up bro you haven’t tried to do this you just cut a fracking red bull

[@nartron3000]

@@nuggets2750 I'm not a content creator LMAO! I am a Chemist.

[@ObjectFitness]

I really enjoy this channel and could not agree more

[@brandon-iy1cp]

Just bought this. Can't wait.

[@barryreid2467]

Another great review Karl! Seems unfair that some reviewers who are not as good as you get sent a lot of free stuff to review (DD wheel base for example) when you don’t! Keep up the good work and more manufacturers will get on board as your reviews are the most informative, interesting and entertaining on KZbin!

[@KarlGosling]

Thanks Barry! It's only very early days mate so the fact that I get anything sent to review is still pretty good, the channel isn't even a year old yet! :)

[@oktc68]

Bit late I know but I remembered this video and it affected my purchase., I had to prefab into three sections as I don't have enough room to get an assembled unit into my gaming space. I think it paid off, it was really difficult to put the wheel deck with the leg extensions in place, result, no wobble between the sections, once I'd got the pads leveled, it's rock solid. Seriously impressive wheel stand, if you can't fit a cockpit I've used them before and going back to a stand felt like a massive compromise, but this feels good, as long as your seating doesn't move in relation to the stand you're golden. I was lucky enough to pick up an ex demo unit, had the untouched blister pack and all accessories.

[@rikone01]

Great video again bud! I just got the single monitor stand from Next Level to use with my Playseat Challenge. Works great with my new 32" curved monitor. Next Level makes some quality stuff.

[@kolysion164]

for the flex, if you know how to add some bar on the both left and right side, it can be fixed, and with ballast under the pedal, it should fix the wheel stand

[@davidmegaw7235]

Thankyou Karl. Brilliant. Based on your review I am buying the Wheel Stand DD. Great objective review

[@KarlGosling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephmurolo5656]

Great video! I’ll be buying this stand soon! Thanks

[@ChrispyDriver]

Just wanted to let you know I bought a Logitech g920 after watching a few of your videos and I absolutely love it! Definitely going to look into some wheel stands too! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@KarlGosling]

I'm glad you find my waffle helpful mate, enjoy! :)

[@charlielima]

The G29 will serve you well and you will have lots of fun - Enjoy (PS - get the Leo Bodnar cable for the pedals, if you are on PC)

[@vinceart]

You might not be perfect like everyone else but youre vids and explanation are pretty perfect...the vids you make really help people..keep up the good work 💪

[@KarlGosling]

Very kind mate thanks! :)

[@sam-dn9hr]

Great video as always Karl many thanks :)

[@KarlGosling]

No problem Sam! :)

[@jarrodclyne707]

That looks fantastic, seems like better value at not too much more than the Playseat Challenge.

[@KarlGosling]

Really depends what you need mate, having a fixed seat has quite a few advantages over a wheel stand but this is more rigid of course.

[@stuartgibson9755]

You've convinced me Karl. Getting one of these to put my Thrustmaster T818 on. Keep up the good work.

[@KarlGosling]

It's a very solid wheel stand mate!

[@ClarkSoulfly]

That's really a good review ! Thanks for the good job.

[@KarlGosling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomasgude2341]

thats an insane wheel stand!!'

[@SteFreee]

Thumbnails on point

[@anrost2995]

Good video man ty!

[@darrenbates8897]

getting one, great review.. for someone that has a disability and dont want to even fold things up just wheel into a spare room and how solid this looks.. has my money..

[@KarlGosling]

Sounds perfect mate!

[@darrenbates8897]

@@KarlGosling just have to say thank you.. bought the DD, fanatic elite, running on my cx 77 lg tv PS5 and having a ball. sux a driving thought loving it. you mentioned washers on the inside, I did that as well though found it moved slightly on the top shelf where the fanatic is installed. So since flanged already as you stated I took them off and stopped the slight movement. note on hardfloors its works quite well even with the wheels. though if you slam your foot into the brake like trying to put your foot through the floor it can move slightly. its just a matter of not trying to do that.:)

[@AL71B]

Great review Karl. And have to say really nice living room, love the floor standers!👍🏻

[@KarlGosling]

Thanks mate! :) They are Jamo Concert C97 II's I also have the matching centre, sub and surrounds, I think they look beautiful and have great sound for whats considered entry level speakers.

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@Mrsparkleclean]

Great Video! Keep up the imformative Content!

[@KarlGosling]

Cheers dude!

[@gregorydayton5428]

Great Video Karl, I own this Wheel Stand and what you said is all true.

[@pjjordan4707]

this man needs more subscribers!

[@gtifury310]

I have the Wheelstand DD. My main complaint is the angle of the steering wheel/wheel base. I removed the front casters completely and raised the rear standoffs a little bit. Stupid design if you ask me, but I'm already here. Hoping they will provide a rear section to connect a seat. Overall though, it handles the DD1 great.

[@naidoo15]

In answer to your question at 1.16, my table mount for my GT PRO DD came today and broke before the base came. Now im unsure what to do lol. So might get this..

[@BrokenToy00]

+1 Solid review - , thanks

[@KarlGosling]

No problem 👍

[@stepheneccles9412]

Nice one again mate. Nearly 7000 subscribers!! Wow! Keep going. DD wheel will come your way soon ! Which DDs did you try mate?

[@KarlGosling]

I've had a go on a couple of different DD's at shows, most recently was Goodwood last year on a Vesaro stand, I think it was a Pro Controls wheel base, I've also had a go on a setup using one of the Mige motors but I couldn't tell you which one... both of these where just quick goes so nothing at length.

[@delboy8443]

Great job man I going to get this for my son 👍

[@KarlGosling]

Enjoy it

[@johnadam5702]

This looks like a potential solution for me. Only thing is that I have a Secret Lab chair on castors so I might roll back through the wall! Hard to find this for sale anywhere much like most sim racing items just now unfortunately. Great video though and thanks for making me aware of this.

[@KarlGosling]

No worries! :) Castor cups will stop your chair rolling away.

[@alexsp7086]

It adds to Immersion.... Just pretend your driving a Lada.

[@Acompony]

Thanks for your honest review .. the chair part is negative factor

[@anthroparion]

10:00 Can double as a zimmer frame too, when one gets a bit older.

[@alexsp7086]

😂

[@pally8868]

Yeah thats a great review 👍

[@KarlGosling]

Thanks! 👍

[@REDEEL16]

Thanks for video. Could the wheel stand be lowered and have a lower seat in a more F1 position. Trying to decide between this and F GT Lite thanks

[@flyingbroskies713]

Can you switch the side that the shifter is on?

[@Calsonic8899]

23:23 always makes me laugh 😂 great review though 👌

[@kloebykloebator6483]

Very good video :)

[@KarlGosling]

Glad you liked it!

[@HelmetLawSux]

my only problem with this stand is the shift stand.. it was shaky i have to station it beside a wall to hold it in place

[@yourtwitchdaily2906]

good one

[@KarlGosling]

Thanks

[@EndureRacing]

would you be willing to do this review again with the CSL DD if that's possible? Would be really interesting to see how it performs

[@KarlGosling]

Sorry I don't have the stand anymore.

[@polakis]

I see from your video that while you driving there is a lot of flex forward-back. Is it any trick to reduce it? And one more question. Can you fold it like the other stands?

[@KarlGosling]

Thats my thick piled carpet so yes, use it on a hard floor. No it doesn't fold away.

[@polakis]

@@KarlGosling Thanks alot

[@crkvend]

Thanks for another great review Karl, I’ve been properly binging your channel for the past few weeks :) Don’t know what the chances are if you seeing this 3 months after the review, but I’m wondering what the folding possibilities with the DD are? I mean, I know it can’t be folded per say, but what’s the smallest it can possibly go for storage? I need something that can go small, but at the same time, I want it as sturdy as possible, so want any explicitly foldable. You see the pickle I’m in 😅 /Daniel, Sweden

[@KarlGosling]

This is literally what it is, there is no folding at all mate sorry.

[@crkvend]

@@KarlGosling I figured! Cheers mate!

[@kbaeve]

Shit I hope it's possible to put the shifter on the right side, as I just ordered this 😂 very cool review!

[@GOOD4U360]

We’re you able to?

[@kbaeve]

@@GOOD4U360not a problem. You mount the arm for the shifter on right/left as you wish. I did end up with Logitech G pro and just using the paddles though, they are super premium compared to their current shifter

[@GOOD4U360]

@@kbaeve nice is it worth it? I'm debating to get this one or the one with the seat

[@Nate-do2kf]

great vid Karl, I've been looking to upgrade my G920 to a CSL DD myself and don't really have the space for a full rig but found this is likely my best option what I can't find easily is the dimensions.. of the actual rig.. the websites say its 80x88x64.. but which way? and does the width include the hang-over of the shifter? if so, what's the actual rig's width without it?

[@KarlGosling]

Sorry I don't have one anymore mate.

[@supercededman]

I also wanted to know because I'd like to know if it fits through a doorway. I have contacted NLR about this

[@Sunny_Obi]

Hey Karl, I’m a sim racer too and my last name is Gosling haha

[@KarlGosling]

There's more of us out there! lol

[@L.Galway]

Hi, mate. I'm looking to get a the CSL elite with load cell pedals. Do you think the apex is better value for money over this? Appreciate any help you can give.

[@KarlGosling]

The pedal tray is better on this so with LC pedals it might be the way to go but otherwise I'd go with the Apex as it is better value for money.

[@simongentry]

i have the 2.0 with simagic ultra and the p1000 without flex or movement - can this be modified to add the chair portion?

[@jvs00051]

I have an original NLR Wheel Stand that allows you to mount the shifter on the right AND left side. I must of missed it it but can the shifter be mounted on the right as well as left side on this new DD stand?

[@KarlGosling]

Yes it can mate.

[@madcapx]

How well does the thing stay in place when the wheels are locked? I'm thinking about puting wheels on the front of my WS 2.0, but i'm afraid it will move to much compared to the rubber feet. Thanks for you answer.

[@KarlGosling]

Really well as it's so heavy!

[@madcapx]

@@KarlGosling thank you for the super fast reply. Do you by any means still have/remember the dimensions of the wheels? I need to find a way to lift up the front of the wheelstand about 3.5 cm. As of now i ordered some spacers

[@jbeeches1]

Hi karl was looking to get the GT Omega Apex but out on stock ' can only get the Omege Gt . would you get this over the Omeege GT ? I have logtic 920 ?

[@KarlGosling]

The classic is a fair bit more wobbly than the Apex, which is why it's cheaper, but it does work if you cannot get anything else.

[@alabalala]

Is it possible to use this with a single person tv couch? Would the transmision part be blocked by the couch? Anyone tried?

[@kevinoreilly1436]

Have you tried the new 2.0 wheelstand? Id love a rig (Titan cause I'm 6ft 5 and 19st) but dont have the space yet and the 2.0 wheelstand seems to be getting great reviews. Would love to hear your opinion on it..Great review as always

[@KarlGosling]

I have one here now for review! :)

[@kevinoreilly1436]

@@KarlGosling looking forward to it 👍🏻

[@kzugaming4287]

Hello Karl. I watched a lot of your videos, really well made. I was playing on a desk with G27 for years. I am looking to make a Big step up for sim racing. Had a look at Omega GT, oplite, simlab and this as wheelstand. Due to a lack of Space and i don t really want to make a specific area for sim racing as I also use VR,I would like to try with a wheel Stand first in order to put the CSL dd, knowing next level racer said an option for Seat kit would Come later. Could you tell me if this stand could also be used to attach elements for keyboard / mouse ? And in addition to that, could it also be used for flight sim - honeycomb alpha yoke for exemple ? I know they do a flight sim usable as wheel sim as well but that one does not seem ideal for direct Drive. If you have any other suggestions for both usage in best conditions, do not hésitate to tell me Thank you

[@KarlGosling]

Honestly mate I don't have the answers, the seat kit was due a year ago and hasn't materialised and I have no idea about flight sim sorry.

[@kzugaming4287]

@@KarlGosling No problem Karl. I am still looking on the market on what to buy in respect with the space I have from the wall to my computer... If I trust you, there is nothing better TODAY or equivalent to this wheel stand DD right ? But I am still looking at reviews on that stand with the Fanatek CSL DD as it would be my main base to start (or other direct drive but I don t find ahah at least RECENT). I guess I can also buy separate plates to put flight sim solutions attached to it and I also intend in adding the Next Level Racing Free Standing Keyboard & Mouse Stand. Have a nice weekend ;-) and if any advices ;-) do not hesitate.

[@DennisdeLaat]

According to the instructions the pedal plate should be the other way around :) Btw. It came with 2 square washers, and I have no idea where they are for.

[@KarlGosling]

Oh I hadn't noticed! lol Makes no difference in use though :) Me either, was a while ago I had this in though.

[@nartron3000]

Sim racing garage used a simple rope around the unit and chair to keep it as one unit.

[@KarlGosling]

It was a rachet strap and you'd not want to do that every time you want to race! 😆

[@nartron3000]

@@KarlGosling why not? it takes 2 seconds to put on and take off and it will keep you from sliding. Do you want to elaborate as to why you are laughing your testis off? its a great solution for someone who doesn't have the space and owns a DD2 base.

[@Loonistrator]

Do you happen to know what the minimum wheel platform height is? NLR claim in the specs a "supported height" (whatever that means) of 120 - 210 cm, which seems absurdly tall. I need something that sits around 65 cm.

[@KarlGosling]

Yeah thats not right, it can go way lower than that, I imagine you will be fine but I do not have it here to measure.

[@Loonistrator]

@@KarlGosling I appreciate your prompt reply. Those numbers did seem pretty screwy; I don't know who on earth would use a 210 cm height, unless there's a penny-farthing simulator of which I am unaware. Sadly, I can't get any clear numbers on it.

[@clw22580]

Can the stand be adjusted to where the wheel goes higher/further out?

[@KarlGosling]

Yes.

[@Onegaiprofessor]

Would need to get a really stable chair coz the g920 has some hard pedals

[@whereta3097]

The new 2.0 stand comes with a chair wheel cutout so it doesn't slide

[@julienmartin286]

Nice video 👌 Could you make one on next level racing wheel stand lite ? (Ask to nlr for one 😅)

[@KarlGosling]

I'm not really in a position to ask for things, only a very small channel mate! I'm thankful for what they have sent me but wouldn't want to push my luck by asking for things! lol

[@gachiyuri]

Hey, Karl. Those are shifter mounts on the left and right side of the wheeldeck, right? Seems like a perfect spot to mount a sequential shifter for a rally rig.

[@KarlGosling]

The shifter mount on the left is the shifter mount mate, there is nothing on the wheel deck that I can see, any spare drilled holes are for other wheel bases.

[@gachiyuri]

@@KarlGosling Oh, you're sure? At 11:24 at the front left of the deck they look just like mounting points for a TH8A or logitech shifter.

[@kolysion164]

@@gachiyuri yeah i thought the same, we can probably mount a shifter here, but it will add more flex up down on the wheel plate, that's why again, I say we have to add two bars on the left and right side to definitively fix the wheel stand

[@gachiyuri]

@@kolysion164 I asked NLR to be sure because Karl made me doubt myself, and Karl's just blind apparently. They're shifter mounts, just like they seem to be.

[@kolysion164]

@@gachiyuri yeah we can mount the shifter I wil receive mine soon, I will tell you if it's good just close to the wheel....the most funny is the GTTRACK cockpit, they have removed the drills :)

[@BigTajasIke]

👍

[@MarkFisch]

Will it fit under my desk? So I don’t have to attach my wheel to my desk everyday

[@KarlGosling]

I don't think it will no.

[@thegeremy]

Hi, can I move that arm on left to the right? Thanks

[@tidaphet7162]

I need to know this to😩😩 mines arriving Friday lmao

[@tidaphet7162]

I did some research online and it says you can switch to either left or right side for the shifter.

[@KarlGosling]

Yes you can :)

[@madxracing]

Hey Karl will my g923+shifter with my ebay handbrake fit on it

[@KarlGosling]

Wheel and shifter will, HB I can't say for sure.

[@madxracing]

@@KarlGosling ok what about a thrustmaster t248 with the thrustmaster handbrake and shifter

[@madxracing]

Or the logitech shifter with the logitech 3d pro joystick

[@gtifury310]

A fellow audiophile I see! PC's, cars and audio seem to be an extremely common thread together.

[@KarlGosling]

I wouldn't call myself an audiophile but I do appreciate a reasonable audio setup :)

[@damonm3]

Tv big enough? What size is it? Looks like an 80+.

[@KarlGosling]

Good guess 86"

[@lucasmann0431]

can you put any wheel and any pedals on this stand.

[@KarlGosling]

Yes

[@May91R]

Hi, is it possible to upgrade it later with a seat?

[@KarlGosling]

They had planed too but I've not seen it come to light yet.

[@May91R]

@@KarlGosling Thanks! In my case it wouln't be a problem. The upgrade would take years for me to do it.

[@sixx1095]

What is the DD stand for? What is the difference between the DD and the non DD version?

[@KarlGosling]

Direct Drive... high end high torque wheel bases.

[@sixx1095]

@@KarlGosling thanks

[@DarthSamuraiRyuu]

is that a madatz TE i see there?! :p

[@KarlGosling]

It is!!

[@hyp36rmax]

Do you think this would work well for a 3ft child at the lowest height setting?

[@KarlGosling]

Hmm maybe, I don't have a 3ft child on hand to test mate!! :) lol

[@hyp36rmax]

@@KarlGosling Lol fair enough. It goes down pretty low though?

[@LeeCrago]

This one or the get omega

[@damoni_entertainment]

Thumbnail ain’t off point tho ‼️👌🏌🏼

[@ObjectFitness]

@15:38 this is prob the stupidest wheel stand review you've ever seen! HAHA I Lost it

[@wegpiraatjochem]

Hahahahahaha

[@bestopinion9257]

11:37 Not really, after several hours those screws lose and that plate may move up and down a little.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

I clicked into this from the thumbnail to say a random thing. But i know im correct. This man never had children. Am i right?

[@randymarshprofessionalfarm5818]

who would use a direct drive and a wheel stand anyway if you where going to get a direct drive get a better racing rig ruining the wheel for yourself

[@KarlGosling]

I guess only people with money but no space?!