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

[@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

[@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.

[@tagsxa]

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!

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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 !

[@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.

[@georgegalea1937]

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

[@carlosribeiroo]

I appreciate the positivity :)

[@linomanuelcarreira]

Upgrade is nice but you really need a more steady Rig...you are loosing so much feeling by all that flex of the cockpit..

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Thanks for stopping by! 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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@CJ-uh8bk]

My CSL DD and McLaren GT3 wheel rim just arrived today but they’re a Christmas present, the wait is gonna kill me 😅

[@carlosribeiroo]

No chance that is staying wrapped until Christmas ahahahhah

[@CJ-uh8bk]

@@carlosribeiroo it will but it will be painful 😂

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@aidanpremium9870]

@@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

[@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

[@xXxBo5sANaCxXx]

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

[@carlosribeiroo]

Glad you enjoyed :D

[@itsxstarz9056]

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

[@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 :)

[@kaseyobrien1406]

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

[@dallyinggnat6547]

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

[@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! :)

[@madscarlsen3588]

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

[@carlosribeiroo]

Much appreciated! :)

[@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

[@eduardvankooijk3888]

What are your settings ??

[@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.

[@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

[@getcarter4dynamo]

Now you need to get yoyur big boy pants on and get rid of that racing line.

[@carlosribeiroo]

ahahah not to start with any excuses but I reinstalled the game and wanted to jump in fresh for the video so I only changed the force feedback settings and turned off assists. Somehow left the racing line there and was soo impressed by the wheel that I didn't even think about it ahaha. I prefer to turn it off since most of the time it's not aligned with my preffered braking zones which just confuses me more then anything else!

[@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!

[@mrmidnight32]

I get youre probably on a budget. But everything about your set up is wrong. That chair isnt strong enough for that wheel base for you to fully understand and review it fairly. Not only knowing its going to flex but watching it bounce and flex around the entire time shows how much actual feedback youre missing. Its also hard to take a review from someone who still has driving lines enabled and misses apexes and turn outs by a mile. I know everyone has to start somewhere but this like many other smaller channels just watch the big review channels and copy paste their review in their own form isnt heling anyone. Its just repeating info even if it may not be correct. I also have this wheel base and it is great. Bit like I said your set up loses so much performance its not fair to give this a review when you cant even utilize the entire wheel base and performance. Thats like a new driver who just got their license reviewing a GT3 tor F1 car in traffic. And just repeating what you saw other people say about them when you cant even brake the speed limit or warm the tires up to temp. Also having no real broad experience to truly compare and contrast it to the others. Not hating but again, you're kind of doing this base and wheel a disservice and not actually reviewing it. Just saying what everyone else has. That being said to end on a positive note, you have great production and clarity for your videos. Keep it up, you have lots of potential in the future. Again everyone has to start somewhere.

[@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 !!

[@aoalr]

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

[@carlosribeiroo]

Exciting times ahead :)

[@Noah-jp7fh]

Dude if you think the force feedback in F1 2021 is good with this wheel, you must play Assetto Corsa Competitizione. F1 2021 is WEAK compared to Assetto corsa Competitizione. If you play that game you wil never go back to f1 2021. (that was the case for me atleast)

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! You are far from being the first one saying this and over the past couple of days I have been playing some ACC and it truly has some spectacular force feedback, miles ahead of anything codemasters is doing with F1. Who knows if f1 2022 will be any better but I doubt it will. Still, I enjoy the racing in F1 and probably will not completely ditch it for ACC, buuuuuut ACC is just incredible :)

[@terryn5604]

which console of game version compared? pc or xbox or ps

[@carlosribeiroo]

I played everything you saw on the video on PC

[@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

[@jtbb9332]

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

[@DiscoStu30]

driving line and your camera view = Bleh......always drive with it off.. you learn the track better.....FOV in the drivers seat.

[@Joe.484]

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

[@NCLme]

🥰😍🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿 loved your Awesome an honest truth..been thinking of it more and more. I play GT7 and the dual sense is good but man I do need mi a Wheel/Chair setup by fanatec or Moza racing kit - I’m weighing my options between the two

[@carlosribeiroo]

It's a big leap to go from a controller to a higher end wheel so take your time researching everything just to be extra sure of what you are getting and more importantly on your budget for the whole thing!

[@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.

[@chamamemestre]

This video is old by now, but the first time I saw the title I was like: "Oh no...Fanatec"...The scammers, that make sh**ty plastic parts on quick releases so you buy the always sold out and overpriced QR2, the golden one...yeah...just get a cheaper T300 or something.

[@Tomenski]

Nice, such a shame you didn't use a Sim racing game though but you prob do now ;-) if not get on ACC

[@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 😊

[@hkyoon6580]

Me: Upgraded from Logitech g27 to Thrustmaster T300 with a deep breath after 3weeks of budget consideration ???: My FIRST sim racing set with GT DD Pro!!!

[@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

[@mrj3217]

Drama queen much? The flex robs you details and feel. F12021 is a game. Iracing ,ACC is a sim completely different experience.

[@JaymondoGB]

Shame Fanatec are in the trouble, not shipping orders for six months with some people, I wouldnt order anything from them If I was you.

[@Trulychino]

i thought you was faze apex for a second

[@carlosribeiroo]

If only! Ahah

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@DavideDurbano]

Now I know what to buy for my next birthday.

[@FedeGomez2011]

An advice, your wheel is too high considering the ergonomics you need. You are forcing your wrists. Lower down the wheel a little bit so that your wrists are straight.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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?

[@ChickenMeister84]

No point using that wheel that way. Go into cockpit mode and you'll see it's proper use.

[@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

[@BrawlerTM]

Affiliate links buddy 😉 extra money on your pocket.

[@darkeldar1970]

Hi im waiting my ddpro and i come from g29 too , i have the same gt lite i see one video that use bands for reducing mobility, i would try it

[@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

[@motelghost477]

Driving in T-cam wih the driving line on, what a waste of a direct drive wheel.

[@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.

[@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!

[@jakobhermann6475]

@carlosribeiro Nice video's Mate. The way you talk…nice to listen. And ofcourse the things are you showing are just briliant. I ordered mine just today. Now Im waiting like a little kid for Santa. In my case its also upgrade from the G29 Toy. Wish you all the best Mate. Muchas gracias :)

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey Jakob :) Gracias for all the compliments and I hope you enjoy your new wheel, it will be super rewarding to try out once it arrives I can assure you that!

[@jakobhermann6475]

@@carlosribeiroo estoy esperando. Puede ser que viene Mañana :) Gracias Amigo ! :)

[@jayman2032]

PLS SEND ME THE FANATEC GT DD PRO but ps5 buttons thx you

[@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...

[@LGrocks]

I’m about to purchase my first DD wheel it’s gonna be the Fanatec CSLDD bundle I’m coming from a G920

[@carlosribeiroo]

Enjoy! Fun times ahead :)

[@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!

[@donlimbargo5865]

Nice but I'd have to give it a no to the cockpit. Seems way to flimsy.

[@eriknagy7256]

if you dont want that your quick release doesnt break of buy the better quick reales its much better

[@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!

[@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%.

[@akpanjennings]

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

[@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

[@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

[@blobers8566]

this man looks like darkviperau

[@carlosribeiroo]

I can see the similarities ahah

[@martinivanov1686]

Hell,I received my DD pro and Maclaren wheel today,and tomorrow I’m leaving the country for the next six months.It s..ks.Will leave them unboxed until march.I feel like I’m going to cry!!!

[@carlosribeiroo]

Congrats! Hope you enjoy them! Might want to do a quick test to see if everything is working before you leave!

[@mbf6160]

I’m new to sim racing man I can’t wait to get my first wheel and pedal set 🥹

[@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!

[@marcofaria6286]

verdadeiro tugaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@Kizikafuka]

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

[@carlosribeiroo]

Thanks :)

[@felipesiedschlagyopan4185]

Nice. Imagine how you would fell playing a simulator with good force feedback, as AMS2 or iRacing. I never really felt the track playing any codemaster's F1 game. I read the comments after commenting myself and saw that everybody wrote basically the same thing. But here it goes anyway xD.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Yeah you are right but at the end of the day, whatever gets you racing is great in my book. With that said I have been playing some ACC in the past couple of days and it truly is spectacular the level of detail in the force feedback and truly on another level compared to F1 2021. Maybe Codemasters made some improvements in that regard for F1 2022 (probably not though)

[@felipesiedschlagyopan4185]

@@carlosribeiroo yes. I agree. I don't dislike the game, F1 2018 was the game that introduced me to racing in general, it's an important series. I also hope that they bring some improvements to the force feedback and track details on 2022 version, the VR support is already a good thing.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Excited to try it out for those exact reasons! Apparently the way they calculate tires and suspension has been improved but who knows if that translates any better to the wheel or if it's just marketing

[@Lordxfx]

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

[@Panth3r2020]

Is it compatible with Playstation 5? Or the video was for Playstation 5 and not pc ? Can someone clarifies me that?

[@carlosribeiroo]

My setup is compatible with pc and all the consoles. If you plan on getting a different wheel keep in mind that compatibility is determined by the wheel base and the wheel, both have to be compatible with the ps5 to get it to work

[@0orange59]

why is the quick release already mounted when you unbox the wheel, but you then show us footage of you mounting it all jokes aside cool setup

[@carlosribeiroo]

You got me ahaha I was excited about the wheel to the point where I took a peak inside some of the boxes first :)

[@allabouteverything4925]

Budget is easy for someone to say who gets this stuff for free. So sick of this crap.

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey, not sure what you imagine in your head but building a channel from the ground up takes not only time but a LOT OF MONEY to invest in products to make videos of. 99% of the videos you see on this channel I had to pay to buy the gear, same as everyone. If you think anything different you are fooling yourself

[@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

[@العلمللجميع-ح1ف]

Does the seat gt lite give enough support and experience?

[@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

[@OmniHS]

I cried all over my T300 watching this

[@carlosribeiroo]

Hey! Enjoy your wheel man! Don't let a random guy from the internet make you feel any less happy about what you already have :)

[@NyteStalker89]

Turn off the dynamic racing line.... you focus more on that than controlling the car while learning how to drive with an entirely new setup

[@carlosribeiroo]

I never use it! It was on by mistake on the video 🙃

[@Easterhands]

I have the same cockpit, waiting on my DD pro now. Glad to hear it isn't too flexy. Are you still running this setup?

[@carlosribeiroo]

I am! It definitely is not the most rigid thing in the world but for the price and the convenience of the size it will definitely work. Exciting times ahead 🤓 hope you enjoy your dd pro!

[@Easterhands]

@@carlosribeiroo I'm looking forward to it, thank you! And thanks for getting back to me!

[@andyvecchiarelli2998]

get xbox and forza motorsport

[@carlosribeiroo]

Super excited for the new Forza coming out but I will be playing that on PC :D

[@Wind107]

Wait does is come with out the chair I don’t like the chair

[@eSKAone-]

Thrustmaster T300 + Wheel Stand Pro V2 + IKEA Poäng 💟