I am about to buy a DD wheel and I passed quite some time searching about what the market has to offer.
I want to share my thoughts with the community hoping to get some feedback on the validity of my conclusions(at least the non subjective ones).
In plus, other members that are currently on the same boat may share their thoughts/findings on the matter.
Simagic M10 : - not interested
I didn’t like the reviews
OSW : - not interested
Not an option for someone with terrible DIY skills like me
Accuforce Pro V2 : -not interested
+good reviews
+good user feedback(especially for the software)
-stepping motor
-170 euros the shipping cost to Europe
-unknown custom fees as I had no reply from the custom office of the country I live
VRS Directforce Pro : - still considering as an option
+Barry’s statement : ‘I could be happy if this would be my only wheel’
+impressive feedback from rally drivers and visitors of SimRacing Expo
+200 euros cheaper than DD1 and SC2
-I will be an early adopter
-sent an email asking for the weight of the base as well as for the availability and had no response
-limited community of users to share experiences with
-unknown games support
-lost in the steering wheels options as I cannot identify which is the cheapest rim that will do the job*
Fanatec DD1 : - still considering as an option
+large community of users
+fanatec wheels ecosystem
+realtively cheaper than SC2 as the cost of a decent wheel is lower(a 300 euros BMW GT2 wheel can do the job*)
+available
+easy to sell if I ever decide to
-QR flex
-I don’t trust their quality control and their software
-I doubt if my GT Omega Art Cockpit can handle the 10kg of weight and the forces produced by the base**
Simucube 2 Sport : - still considering as an option
+seems to be the most reliable base
+seems to offer the best driving experience
+weights 2kg less than the DD1 and it may be manageable by my cockpit
-lost in the steering wheels options as I cannot identify which is the cheapest rim that will do the job*. I think that the minimum you need is 400 euros but again the price/quality ratio is not so clear as with Fanatec wheels.
-usb cable on the wheel(in my price range)
-unavailable
*I don’t want a fancy rim with an lcd display and many functions. I just want a wheel with a basic button box+basic paddle shifters. By ‘doing the job’ I mean finding a rim that can handle the FFB of the base with no flex. That's my only concern.
**during my research I realized that i will most probably ave to upgrade my cockpit. It will be good though to do the upgrade in 6 months time. I will be hapy if my current rig can serve me till then.
I want to share my thoughts with the community hoping to get some feedback on the validity of my conclusions(at least the non subjective ones).
In plus, other members that are currently on the same boat may share their thoughts/findings on the matter.
Simagic M10 : - not interested
I didn’t like the reviews
OSW : - not interested
Not an option for someone with terrible DIY skills like me
Accuforce Pro V2 : -not interested
+good reviews
+good user feedback(especially for the software)
-stepping motor
-170 euros the shipping cost to Europe
-unknown custom fees as I had no reply from the custom office of the country I live
VRS Directforce Pro : - still considering as an option
+Barry’s statement : ‘I could be happy if this would be my only wheel’
+impressive feedback from rally drivers and visitors of SimRacing Expo
+200 euros cheaper than DD1 and SC2
-I will be an early adopter
-sent an email asking for the weight of the base as well as for the availability and had no response
-limited community of users to share experiences with
-unknown games support
-lost in the steering wheels options as I cannot identify which is the cheapest rim that will do the job*
Fanatec DD1 : - still considering as an option
+large community of users
+fanatec wheels ecosystem
+realtively cheaper than SC2 as the cost of a decent wheel is lower(a 300 euros BMW GT2 wheel can do the job*)
+available
+easy to sell if I ever decide to
-QR flex
-I don’t trust their quality control and their software
-I doubt if my GT Omega Art Cockpit can handle the 10kg of weight and the forces produced by the base**
Simucube 2 Sport : - still considering as an option
+seems to be the most reliable base
+seems to offer the best driving experience
+weights 2kg less than the DD1 and it may be manageable by my cockpit
-lost in the steering wheels options as I cannot identify which is the cheapest rim that will do the job*. I think that the minimum you need is 400 euros but again the price/quality ratio is not so clear as with Fanatec wheels.
-usb cable on the wheel(in my price range)
-unavailable
*I don’t want a fancy rim with an lcd display and many functions. I just want a wheel with a basic button box+basic paddle shifters. By ‘doing the job’ I mean finding a rim that can handle the FFB of the base with no flex. That's my only concern.
**during my research I realized that i will most probably ave to upgrade my cockpit. It will be good though to do the upgrade in 6 months time. I will be hapy if my current rig can serve me till then.