I Tried To Survive 100% Force Feedback On A Direct Drive Wheel

In this video, I turn my Fanatec DD1 Sim Racing wheel up to maximum power to experience surviving the 100% force feedback challenge.
This challenge not only pushes your physical limits but comes with a real risk of injury, so please don't do it at home unless you know what you're doing! I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did taking it!
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[@TheCarDoc1]

What other ridiculous thing should I try next?!

[@PutsOnSneakers]

What i want you to do next is try racing with your feet on the wheel and your pedals on ya belly while operating them with ya hands. Disclaimer: you know what? nvm I'm just still drunk from last night.

[@dakari7817]

@@PutsOnSneakers LMFAOO

[@deagt3388]

First you have to learn to drive!;-)

[@TheCarDoc1]

@@deagt3388 ooh burn 🤣

[@deagt3388]

@@TheCarDoc1 I don't understand slang, I'm from Serbia...🤫

[@vagabond8460]

This spec definitely seems like it was made for extreme enthusiasts or actual drivers who are sim racing to keep their skills refreshed when they’re not on the track

[@blob0000]

This is one of the most underrated KZbinrs on the internet! You're content is on a higher level than some content creators with millions of subscribers.

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thank you SO much, that is so kind :)

[@NisseHesedingMusic]

That’s true!

[@TheCarDoc1]

@@NisseHesedingMusic thank you, thats very kind :)

[@theindubitable]

Exactly what iv'e been saying!!

[@JBytshorts]

npc

[@Ardeact]

Dang these wheels are no joke, but I really appreciate the realism. Really makes you afraid to crash lol

[@nvstewart]

You think real F1 drivers are afraid to crash? Fear is a disadvantage that will make you slower.

[@lightningmccream1397]

Using this rig made me respect F1 drivers on a whole other level. It’s way way harder than it looks 💀 I can’t even imagine what it’s like with the G Forces they have to deal with as well

[@gustavogoesgomes1863]

look at their necks on photos and you'll have an idea lol

[@TheCardPlayer]

Lol you realise this is nothing close to reality right? No real steering wheels have "force feedback" or try to break your wrists. Not even F1 ones.

[@gustavogoesgomes1863]

@@TheCardPlayer I broke my arm skating and literally knew a guy on physiotherapy that broke his arm driving a semi truck. he lost a bit of control, the car drifted up a curb and the steering wheel snapped so hard and unexpectedly that his arm got stuck and broken. even go karts have pretty heavy steering and communicates oversteer and grip through "force feedback", if we are going to call it that way. what are you basing yourself onto?

[@TheCardPlayer]

@gustavogoesgomes1863 I have cracked a palm bone holding the steering wheel as well. Not because of feedback though. That happens only if a wheel crashes onto something and the impact force gets directly transferred up the steering column. In any other condition, even in a crash, the steering wheel is simply dead.

[@ioijiopjkiopjkp]

@@TheCardPlayer the fuck you talking about, most open wheel drivers can easily break their fingers if they graze a wall or car.

[@Yanmak13]

I just discovered you today, and you uave a new subscriber. If you continue putting out this level of content, I'm sure that soon you won't need to be asking time off work to anybody but yourself! Keep it up!

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thank you so much, comments like this keep me going ☺️

[@howardwayne5982]

this was both funny and educational. you were really struggling there! and it highlights how intense Formula 1 racing actually is.

[@omarsheriff51]

Real F1 steering is nowhere near that strong

[@Knocksbox]

@@omarsheriff51 I have a feeling u have never driven a formula one car have you

[@omarsheriff51]

@@Knocksbox I have a feeling you have nothing to say

[@Knocksbox]

@@omarsheriff51 quit yappin

[@omarsheriff51]

@@Knocksbox thanks for confirming it

[@Azurantine81]

Man I was generally worried for your hands and well being there, I don't even understand why such force exists, I mean there is real and then there is deadly.

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thanks for the concern haha, the force exists to give headroom for detail as far as I know, can have the base set high and the in game settings reduced to find a fine and (safe) spot Thanks for commenting!

[@Azurantine81]

@@TheCarDoc1 No problem, great content, just try not to bust yourself up in the process haha.

[@liamskywalker6591]

Dd2 is 25nm

[@BowerP0w3r]

@@liamskywalker6591 this comment reads to me as “up the ante”

[@senseikawasaki2326]

Wtf bro u know that there are cars with no power steering in racing?💀

[@JisusFret]

the content quality of this channel is insane

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that massively!!

[@legionparadise2397]

Algo brought me here. Good job youtube. This was good

[@fronix5060]

Having driven formula type cars, this isn't how it is. The steering is quite smooth and it does not fight you like that, depending on the car but i'd say around 7-12nm is what's required to turn. The thing that gives you the real workout is the g-forces while turning, that's why most racingdrivers have large necks to support those forces.

[@TheCarDoc1]

I agree, but it was fun! haha

[@UtherPendragon2020]

Ok, I will not be buying one of these. Not because I can't handle it, but because it would probably KO or at the least injure one of my curious little toddlers.....

[@SHOEBILLMEMEZ]

You should get a Logitech set then, force feedback without being bonebreaking

[@liamskywalker6591]

I've got the dd1 and she's no joke. It scares me at 100% playing F1 games. I'm comfortable at 32% strength 💪

[@yesac101]

i dont get that i never used a ffb wheel before and bought a dd1 i always run it at the full 20nm its not that bad it doesnt feel super realistic at full but its really fun to fight it

[@omarsheriff51]

​@@yesac101Yeah it's very unrealistic. Steering is heavily assisted in all modern racing cars basically.

[@burntboi8387]

Bro is so underrated i feel bad about it because i try hard as well and i know how it feels keep trying brother

[@darthsnape]

Super underrated channel. You need more recognition my friend.

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thats very kind thank you!

[@bobbyyranger150]

😆😆thanks for the honest review you make good content, we appreciate that

[@yoloesad76]

i respect your hustle man

[@DaniMacYo]

Wheel violently flings out of hands. I guess we better turn the FFB Dow… UP!!! MAX POWER!!! Fanatec DD1: You have chosen death! 😂

[@TheCarDoc1]

😂 I like to dance with danger

[@DaniMacYo]

@@TheCarDoc1 🤣

[@pannonianfit1582]

I wonder to what degree f1 drivers feel force coming through the steering wheel compared to 100% ff in this game

[@nivozen]

danny ric broke his wrist holding on to the wheel during a crash this year so imagine its not too far off. irl may be even worse

[@omarsheriff51]

It's actually far smoother than this, this doesn't represent real F1 steering at all.

[@blastfromthepast7119]

​@@omarsheriff51 I smell lies

[@omarsheriff51]

@@blastfromthepast7119 I smell ignorance

[@phreshxmetal]

I smell cinnamon buns

[@srijanraghavula]

If we're about to crash, what concerns is isn't the lost lap but lost thumbs.

[@_kurjala]

Actually, the fastest car in iRacing is the Mercedes W12, not the W13, but that's just the nerd in me. Great video

[@kseidel6129]

The Channel should really have more subs. Such amazing content

[@TheCarDoc1]

That is incredibly kind! Thank you, and I appreciate the support!

[@samuelfredolin5605]

This video makes me terrified of high power DDs. I think i’ll be starting with a 5.5Nm Moza R5 instead🤣

[@tomastorasen9164]

I have a moza r5 with just over 5nm. Tried it with about 130% strength in assetto corsa and rfactor 2. Im a former powerlifter, used to repping 180kg on the bench for example. Obviously Im strong enough. But the obvious point to me is what is effective to be Quick on track? Im about at 80-90% now on that wheel which feels powerful enough to communicate everything I need. I cant understand the point really with like 20nm wheels.

[@TheCarDoc1]

As you are, I enjoyed powerlifting (although knowjere as strong as you lmao) With more experience ive come to the conclusion that ~ 10nm is the sweetspot

[@kevinmunoz2004]

One of my favorite tracks

[@EivindGamerwolfcommunist]

U most be a strong comrade using wheel with 20 nm

[@Andieu9753]

your one of my favortie sim racing youtubers your vids are very fun to watch there is always useful information you deserve way more views and subs

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate this positive feedback. The views and subs will come eventually 😁

[@XMysterio]

Bro the video is so good that I dint even realise that you have 9.5K subs very underrated youtuber

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thanks mate thats so kind!

[@mystwtv]

I am looking for a budget steering wheel with force feedback that comes with pedals and works with xbox series s, any suggestions?

[@TheCarDoc1]

Logitech G29/920/923 or Thrustmaster T128/T248/T300 are your only choices really

[@mystwtv]

@@TheCarDoc1 is the force feedback on g920 good?

[@dagreif187]

G920 is definitely good for just about anyone. It’s a gateway wheel though so be careful 😂

[@Whatshuangdoin]

The dude was absolutely TERRIFIED for his life whenever that car loose grip

[@tw1nkey]

i love your content youre very cool bro, good luck and i wish you 100million subscribers

[@Nuxzy_]

I almost broke my thumb getting it caught in the wheel on a t300 😂 basically 1/10th of the strength.

[@Sithhy]

So, when are you going to try a 60Nm wheelbase at 100% strength? Seen a company supposedly try to make it

[@tacodoritos2421]

when brutus b1 gets finished :trol:

[@TheCarDoc1]

I'm going to need to hit the gym for a bit longer to do that lmao

[@lordofpigz]

Damn A DD1 I Just want a wheel that's not a G29 lol

[@TheCarDoc1]

I believe in you. 😁

[@LeeJPryer]

If you know your going to hit a wall the first thing you do is take your hands off the wheel

[@ImPovasio]

Definitely subscribing!! Notis on!

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thank you, much appreciated 😁

[@CrazyOldCatManCode]

Haha, great stuff, and you really couldn't have picked a worse track for it, brilliant!🤣

[@TheCarDoc1]

Glad you enjoyed it haha

[@uknowmyname007]

You look like Raheem Sterling with glasses 😆

[@GhostWriter_Music]

These are dangerous because you can lose your fingers… Ouch that hurt… I’m going to do it again just one more time because it’s dangerous.

[@SwankyDirectorYT]

Underrated.

[@TheCarDoc1]

Too kind 😁

[@SwankyDirectorYT]

@@TheCarDoc1 you absolutely deserve it! you reviewed wheels no one else would have reviewed such as the Cammus. You should try reviewing budget wheels next such as the DFGT or PXN V9 & PXN V10 as they are great wheels for the budget.

[@P1Peru]

Great video mate! Haha f1 car around there is madness, I can’t even go around there in a GT3 car 😂

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it, I cant get enough of mt panorama lmao

[@DonsShed]

I've watched a couple of your videos now.... so I've subscribed :) Cheers Don, Perth WA (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

[@TheCarDoc1]

Awesome, thank you! Still need to explore WA myself!!

[@haansworsie]

I just knew you we're gonna loose it on that corner, 🤣

[@TheCarDoc1]

Hahaha, im better nowadays

[@bobbyyranger150]

And honest review is what we want

[@Coded_nz]

for the majority of the year mount panorama is a public road...i too wish to make the pilgrimage to bathurst one day

[@gamerstar8311]

No way you have only 9.53k subs, you are so underated

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it :-)

[@mikejones-nd6ni]

Boyy, You just let go of the wheel.

[@JustWhyFFS]

I was always curious what full feedback would do to the surface the wheel is mounted on. I've seen wheels mounted to the same desk the monitor is on and thought "how does that not shake the life out of your setup?"

[@shakycameratheater]

If the test hurt, don't sit there saying you are going to full power. No racing clothing. But still may be a problem if the wheel you hold on to can generate torque fast enough to tear tendons. Darwin moment here . I may as well watch to know for sure.

[@shakycameratheater]

Nope, you come in way to fast for that hairpin turn. The second time may have been your finger snapping. For everything, maybe car racing is not a great VR helmet game.

[@Peter.Fields.]

Is it the same in reality? I mean, is this steering wheel the same force as the real f1 ? I’m just impressed how hard it seems !!

[@BigNatorStrength]

In most real life situations crashing at these speeds will result in a fatality, so there wont be much worry for your wrists or thumbs.....ijs

[@LautaroQ2812]

100% is meant to replicate reality?

[@kaihG]

Good video! That shaking is more than a little ridiculous

[@codyzempel5506]

What's your daily sim racing setup? What do you have as your base and pedals?

[@TheCarDoc1]

It varies, at the moment ive been away from my sim on holiday for 3 weeks, but I've been using my fanatec podium dd1 most recently with fanatec V3 pedals :)

[@atlantic_love]

I thought you were Urkel.

[@rhesaramadhan8474]

I like your content. Instant sub! :D

[@bigdoge]

R.I.P. TheCarDoc's Hands.

[@TheCarDoc1]

The impacts genuinely hurt 🤣 thanks for commenting!

[@pulsefiend]

Good sir what seat are you using? Im looking at the wheel stand 2.0 from next level but not sure if 15-20nm dd would be too much for it? Would appreciate your input! Cheers!

[@420-cannacat]

Im new to yrchannel, my 1st video watched and bro, yr commentary is secondto none, had me in stitches, im looking for a FB wheel now ✌️❤️ 6:42

[@TheCarDoc1]

Hahah thanks mate, new video using an even more powerful wheel coming soon!

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

bruhhhhhh I don't think its the steering wheel that is the problem.. you've crashed the same corner everytime hahahaha

[@whatyoudo9773]

does full 100% equal what real drivers deal with or is it more than reality?

[@64116516554654]

1Nm = = 0,102 kg 20NM=2,04kg a Meter. If the diamiter of the wheel is 20cm = (2,04*5) =10,2kg

[@yuemaeve]

But for torque you would use radius not diameter.

[@messistademessi4462]

hahahaha i've enjoyed it a lot, greetings from Argentina.

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thanks mate :)

[@showd300]

This must be the moste realistically s F1 SIM RACE this far burff

[@godbodyrock]

i am SOLD on your content!!!!!

[@ICEmegaman]

just be stronger hehe and dont let go

[@grokonr30]

that is the way when u doing gym session at same time :D

[@TheCarDoc1]

proper workout!

[@Cloxxki]

Should the game not simply (gradually) cease FF in a single motion when the car is out of control, let alone into a wall? What added value is there to rip your hands off in a crash?

[@Manuale0610]

try to keep tour thumbs in the wheel thumb-hole, so you have the full control on the wheel

[@Cloxxki]

How would this compare to what the driver experiences with power steering as present?

[@ewanandrews9389]

My dad has that wheel I and I use it a lot super good

[@mr_smilegaming8842]

The default DD1 setting is 90% but the game set at 6 in iracing.

[@SpartanA31xx]

Does any damage happen to the wheel base when the wheel smacks against the bump stop like that?

[@nunyaklah]

This is so cool❤‍🔥

[@ale_caz]

Why do people think more NM equals more realism? steering wheels don't behave like this in real life.

[@wizardflame6808]

A car with no power steering will reach 20nm at high speeds. The reason your road car doesn't reach this level of force even without power steering is because you dont drive it fast enough.

[@gabrielzavala8524]

What steering wheel is this and is it compatible with pS5 grand turismo ????

[@reptilexcq2]

It shouldn't be a chore when you're driving using direct drive wheel. I don't ever have the problem where I have to fight with the wheel...I think you can fine-tune it.

[@TheCarDoc1]

This was a fun challenge though 😂

[@agegonzo39]

I did my first f1 sim and my legs and forearms were shot afterwards

[@TheCarDoc1]

hope it wasnt using a g29

[@whatyoudo9773]

yeah no way its like that in actual car, they wouldn't be able to do so many laps like this

[@b3owu1f]

So question.. why does it go nuts and potentially break fingers/wrist/etc when you crash? Like.. I love the force it gives when in use.. but can't you disable it from spinning like crazy when you crash to avoid injury? Give me all the force until its about to go nuts, then just stop.. or release the force so it spins freely? I been really eyeing the Asetek 27nm unit.. but my CSL DD at 8nm is pretty strong. I'd love the higher capability to tone it down so it has plenty of head room, doesnt heat up, etc.. but at 27nm.. isn't that pretty dang dangerous and could easily snap wrist/finger bones?

[@bmwracer401]

Because he doesn’t hold his wheel properly.

[@kevinho1922]

soooo if you're using these wheels just let go when you're crashing to avoid having to explain to the doctor how you got injured playing a video game?

[@nishikant7859]

Hey there. I see you have an NLR GT Track as well. I'm going to get a simagic alpha u (23nm) ans wanted to ask if the cockpit was strong enough?

[@TheCarDoc1]

Yep, more than strong enough for me!

[@nishikant7859]

@@TheCarDoc1 So no flexing or rattling with high powered bases, correct?

[@manishshrestha8909]

2:40 ☠

[@cheungsta06]

This is brilliant

[@TheCarDoc1]

Thanks so much!! Stick around for more 🤣

[@lestercombs1871]

You’re not a noob with that gear

[@TheCarDoc1]

Yes I am

[@SetssonIVI]

You can have expensive shit and still not know how to use it lol. Anyone can buy a moza or a fantec

[@i7rooper]

Playing at this force setting is very dangerous. I'm not being a snowflake. My father snapped his thumb in his old Mazda when the wheel suddenly change its direction when he rode over a bump he didn't see. Imagine this in a game where the wheel can bug out like this and mess up your fingers if you can't take them off it quickly

[@hamzterix]

What's the point of this rate of FFB? It's so unrealistic IMO.

[@scottpolston6137]

Man I'm guessing fanatec DD podium doesn't have hands off protection that's a shame Moza has it

[@noahmay4469]

Song starting at @4:35?

[@tzeffsmainchannel]

Now YOU understand *why F1 drivers go to the gym and train those biceps and triceps!* CONCLUSION: The DOC can NOT keep holding on the steering-wheel! Challenge: failed! 🤪😋

[@bobbyyranger150]

I subscribed

[@markriddles3396]

That is mental!!!! Haha

[@SquatSimp]

Direct drive of this sim is 20Nm at the wheel. What do F1 drivers experience?

[@thisisbadstuff]

I'm not sure myself but, but I suspect Daniel Ricciardo might have a pretty good idea.

[@pulsefiend]

between 10-20nms

[@ahmedusmani5379]

what map is this

[@dustinjackson2383]

Dude looks like Steve Erkle in the thumb nail

[@BigDuke6ixx]

F1 cars have power steering

[@ruelski]

So at 100% does that mean that's the actual force feedback that F1 drivers feel in their cars?

[@zepos]

No

[@l-zero1941]

Next video: how i broke my hand driving in a video game

[@TheCarDoc1]

Well the next one will involve a Simucube… 💀

[@l-zero1941]

@@TheCarDoc1 interesting, can't wait to see it

[@bmwracer401]

It’s not that bad if you hold the steering wheel properly. You not holding the wheel with your thumbs is the reason it jerks and snaps on you, good content for those who don’t know better I guess…you’re going to hurt yourself if you don’t use your equipment properly.

[@trevor4533]

The reason why he’s not hooking his thumbs, is to reduce his chance of injury. At that level of ffb you can easily sprain or break your thumbs with one of these. edit: Also just to add, this guy is an ER doctor irl. So of course it would be in his best interest to mitigate such risks as much as possible.

[@gnydick]

the weight of the wheel has nothing to do with why a larger wheel is easier to handle. it has to do with the effective length of the lever arm.