Simagic Alpha Base Review - 15 NM of Power - GT1-R / GT1-D Wheel Rims

Simagic came onto the sim racing scene out of nowhere and after a couple years on the market they have rounded out their entire lineup of sim racing products. This includes Wheelbases, Wheelrims, A pedal set as well as a sequential shifter.
The Simagic Alpha is their replacement for the M10 wheel base and represents one of the best Direct Drive Steering wheelbases that you can get. It can be rounded out with a selection of rims available from Simagic.
In this review we really hammer on the Simagic ALhpa base along with both of the full size wheel rims available the GT1-R for round and the GT1-D for D shaped or flat bottomed.
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[@gillesfleury2619]

Got it for two years now and I am super happy about it, and while software was immature at first it is quite good now, to the point I really think I'll get their pedals.

[@Jose-pq4bc]

How are the road textures force feedback? Will from boosted media reviewed it in 2021 and said it was really bad on iracing, assetto corsa and dirt rally 2. He said he couldn't even feel accordingly when he put a wheel on the grass.

[@AdzzVR]

I like these new designs, wireless rims, little to no pins present. This is one of the reasons I went with MOZA and not fanatecs offerings. I have seen so many people posting weird issues with cracking and knocking QRs and even seen a couple bent and utterly destroyed quick-releases (plastic) one, hoever even with the metal one I've seen random disconnections and knocking sounds.

[@chuckystang]

My DD1 is closer and closer to going up for sale. We need more Simpit, this was the original channel I always went to and it is still great today, although I do miss the entire original gang

[@OhItsThat]

Sold my DD2 a little over a year ago. Got a SC2 Pro. So much happier. I think Fanatecs great for entry and mid level gear. For high end direct drive that requires a real QR. I think Fanatec has failed. They should have at least released the QR2 before the CSL DD. Nope! They don’t care about the Podium line much.

[@bodasafur6078]

Came here to check out the simagic alpha , was impressed by the fact my mans is wearing a wolves fc (my local team supported for over 35 years) shirt for the mounting section.fair play .

[@GiosSimCorner]

I just ordered this as my first DD coming from a G923. I got the Alpha combo with the GTC Wheel dual clutch version and the P2000 pedals. Super pumped cant wait

[@Kpaxlol]

How did it go ?

[@GiosSimCorner]

@@Kpaxlol so I have for a few months now love it. Still suck at sim racing but love it anyway

[@Jose-pq4bc]

@@GiosSimCorner How are the road textures force feedback? Will from boosted media reviewed it in 2021 and said it was really bad on iracing, assetto corsa and dirt rally 2. He said he couldn't even feel accordingly when he put a wheel on the grass.

[@Rezamajedi]

​That was old review when they software was pretty bad now is absolutely different 100% better now​@@Jose-pq4bc

[@Smokeyr67]

​@@Jose-pq4bcWill doesn't like Simagic as a company, his friend had a fight with them. I'd look at other reviews (especially newer reviews, the software has improved over that time) that may be far less biased than Wills.

[@IvebenKruzen]

Great review Shaun, looking forward to see your opinion on the rest of the lineup.

[@elbowsout6301]

I have the M10 with the GT1 round rim (leather not Alcantara) and the GT4 rim as well. The pedals are in the near future for me. I love this system. Also if you really wanted to use another rim you can use USB rims from other manufacturers and buy a quick release from a Simagic distributor. I bought an extra quick release and a cheap carbon fiber Huracan replica rim off eBay. I use the button box from the GT1 rim with the Huracan rim and 3D printed a spacer for the round rim. I only use the round rim for Rally games so I don't need buttons or paddle shifters on it.

[@blackmac1970]

Amazing drifting impression :D Great review.

[@darwinLee81283]

I Actually Have this Alpha with D GT1 wheel With P2000 Pedals Q1 Sequential shifter On the RSR - 21 rig with 27inch Triples The Simagic Ecosystem is Excellent! Alpha Manager is Simple You calibrate Wheel Buttons and Pedals withing Alpha Manager. The Shifter has its own Upload calibration that is also simple You can Save Profiles for Each game you play withing Alpha Manager. It's super easy once you dig into it

[@elbowsout6301]

Maybe you can help me. What setting do I need to change to eliminate FFB oscillation. Having the issue with just one specific game.

[@darwinLee81283]

@@elbowsout6301 Sure.. Total Force 85 Smooth Level 0 Wheel Inertia 0 Wheel Spring 0 Damper- 15 friction 10-15 Should do the trick

[@Jose-pq4bc]

How are the road textures force feedback? Will from boosted media reviewed it in 2021 and said it was really bad on iracing, assetto corsa and dirt rally 2. He said he couldn't even feel accordingly when he put a wheel on the grass.

[@darwinLee81283]

@@Jose-pq4bc previous issues were software related. And it's no longer the case anylonger. I highly recommend the ecosystem and it has an updated software package

[@zanemasson2804]

Great review Simpit👌 I know it's been some time since you reviewed the Moza R16 base & it's gone through some updates since, but how would you stack up the Alpha against the R16?

[@JohnnyEMatos]

D shaped wheels have a weird spot in sim racing. The only reason there's D shaped wheels is to save space when getting into a vehicle, which is not as tight in most simracing cockpits

[@bullit199]

Great review. I liked how you distinguished between setting up your wheelbase settings vs in game settings. Hey, any chance you'll review a Cammus 15Nm (whoops, not 115!) wheelbase, wheel, and pedals (Retails for about $1000 and also from China) in the near future?

[@TheSimpit]

Thanks! I'm actually in the middle of the review for the Cammus Wheel

[@apexvisiontv]

Waiting to see what you think about the T818 now. Already have the SF1000 so it’s easy to think about that. But I’m starting to like simagic more and more

[@Jose-pq4bc]

How are the road textures force feedback? Will from boosted media reviewed it in 2021 and said it was really bad on iracing, assetto corsa and dirt rally 2. He said he couldn't even feel accordingly when he put a wheel on the grass.

[@saren6538]

i see many people asking this but nobdy is replying to this question

[@EnMenLuAna]

Is quick release included when you buy a wheel rim ?

[@fatheroffood1964]

Thanks for another great review. If you were in the market, would you choose this or the moza r16?

[@dome8619]

Hi, great Video! Is it possible to mount other Wheel Rims, i guess this is a Hub, right?

[@gezegn560]

is it notched?

[@Kpaxlol]

So if I buy the alpha mini, the rims are like 350euros. At least the ones with the hubs. They aren't cheap.

[@infamousmaze6870]

"Let's go ahead and crash the car." - Shaun Cole, 2022

[@ddsracingfl]

So I want to buy simagic alpha 15nM, I owner of csl dd pro 8 nM, for your experience, I need true, big difference, simagic game changer???

[@Max__apex]

Yes

[@insidethreewide7133]

Hey Shaun, do you have an affiliate link or discount codes for the GT 1 rim at Ricmotech?

[@magzire]

OH GOD...... just cancelled my clubsport DD for this. Hope i did the right thing

[@lambolim2178]

Did u? Would like to know

[@Max__apex]

Amazing base I have one

[@clinte1]

and after 2.5 months, whats the verdict?

[@magzire]

@@clinte1 absolutely worth it, amazing ffb and overall quality. being racing nearly everyday. so addictive. i had the csw v2 for years so this is a much better improvement

[@clinte1]

@@magzire good to hear customer feedback, it caught my eye because of the GT Neo steeringwheel.

[@jgloc25]

What's your opinion re FFB details between this Alpha or the Mini? I understand its 15Nm vs 10Nm (or I've read some say something like 16Nm vs 13Nm, for a $180 price difference). Coming from an R9.

[@Max__apex]

I measured Alpha at 22nm holding torque

[@CB_883]

​@@Max__apex Really? Have not tried any of these but considering upgrade to Alpha or Alpha U. Currently using CSL DD 8nm

[@cathlive267]

Pretty high priced. Especially the wheels, wow! How has this, with its high pice in relation to other options, lowered prices overall?

[@thomaswyatt199]

The rims are cheaper for us canadains than the fanatec's higher end rims and these are cnc machined aluminum, no plastic and buying the alpha bundled with a rim works out to about $350 or $450 for the cost of the rims subtract the base price.

[@cathlive267]

@@thomaswyatt199 seriously? Does simagic have a Canadian warehouse? I'm truly shocked.

[@Steve93K]

while the wheels are expensive, they are really high quality.

[@thomaswyatt199]

Simagic have a usb version of there gt4 rim but not wireless.

[@fups1]

I have a wireless GT4 lol try a different retailer

[@InsideSimRacing]

Not any longer

[@StatsGam4er]

CSL DD to Sim Magic Alpha... Upgrade or sidegrade ?? help me please.

[@TheSimpit]

It would be somewhat of an upgrade, but not by much if you factor in the fanatec power pack of the CSL DD that you can purchase for it as an addition. Both are great wheels. It really comes down to how much power do you really want.

[@Max__apex]

Mate it’s a fucking heaven and earth difference. What kind of comment is he giving as a response.

[@StatsGam4er]

@@Max__apex I went Simucube 2 Pro route

[@snippidippi]

What's really wrong with all sim rigs? Imagine siting like that in real car looking up and wheel above your head? Isn't wheel supposed to be more at chest height and screen inline with your eyes/head?

[@kanaziras]

I always wondered the same... also wheels tilted upwards 2 much... dunno

[@adamthompson8432]

He says there no flex and then pushes the wheel and there’s tons of visible flex. 😂😂😂. PS the DD has zero flex but their wheels do. Is it bad? No but to say there’s no flex is misleading. How do I know this? Well #1 you can see it in his video and #2 I own this same setup. I do love it and highly recommend it! Just know there is flex in the wheel but not the DD.

[@michaeltrivette1728]

I didn't see any flex. Are you high?

[@RohMoraes12]

If 15nm is enough, why everyone in youtube has bases with more than 20nm, its impossible to drive with 20nm.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

It's not about using the 20nm it's about the dynamic range and extra pop to the details. But I do agree once you get to that 15nm point it's harder to tell the differences even on more powerful bases. Regardless the spikes will be felt more in details and corrections etc.

[@johnhastie7118]

If Fanatec don’t put the peddle down. , full compatibility with consoles, Better availability, better customer support, just actually deliver, drop the duty tax…. They are gonna be Be at the back of the race pack. And the come back will be long @fanatec

[@cathlive267]

Fanatec has the csl dd. While their customer service is garbage, do you really think the Chinese will do better?

[@johnhastie7118]

@@cathlive267 I’m a Fanatec fanboy mate…. However…if they don’t start improving the things that aren’t there products…they gonna get left behind…the competition is catching them. And all they need to do is be better at the above. Fanatec no more

[@jonas7134]

@@cathlive267 Simagic does not really have any customer support them selves, the have authorized distributors that you buy and get support from. I had an issue and all support was handles through my distributor and that worked really well.

[@yamacorsoglu827]

Mann great review but you have to stop with the background music its crazy honestly I can barely listen to you with that anatolian rock kicking in the background

[@ewenblack4174]

I’ll stick with my German engineering.

[@abuelb]

That wheel looks too loose. Put some dampening on that thing. So unrealistic. That wheel base has whiskers. Who designed this junk

[@Max__apex]

I have it and it’s so detailed