It’s worth it! I don’t get any commission or anything so I don’t benefit if you do or don’t buy. It’s totally worth it though. Amazing products and great value
You will man. For me much of this comes from just not spending money on other stuff. I rarely go out for drinks or food, and keep my bills in good shape. Otherwise I couldn’t justify this equipment
@@LaurenceDusoswa I hear you. I do not spend much on those, despite I'm being a musician, which means I cannot avoid completely going out once in a while and spending some on musical toys.. unless for that going out is not so popular nowadays. However, my main problems are, first my local currency which lost so much value in front of the dollar and euro in the last period, and second are my country custom taxes are mental. Stuff usually gets here by double the price.. big and heavy things suffer a lot more on that matter. My best opportunities to afford such things is while traveling abroad. Thankfully I managed to save some money and when I have the opportunity to travel again this DD wheel system is something I'm keeping a close eye on. Fingers crossed this pandemic can end soon enough. Love your videos btw. Have a good one m8 :)
Thanks! Yeah that’s a cool feature. I’ve been dividing up my reviews since I started and putting time stamps in the description but UA-cam recently rolled out the functionality to detect those timestamps, which is great.
It’s gonna hard for me to decide which DD wheel to move to next. I don’t need to upgrade or anything but I do need to diversify my experience with DD wheels
I’ve owned my Podium DD2 for a year now. You’d think I’d have let go of all my resentments towards Fanatec by now for the janky QR system on a $1500 25nm wheel base. Nope. A tiny Chinese company is kicking your ass Fanatec.
Yep the fanatec QR doesn’t do it for me at all. Simagic are doing a decent job I think. They need to lunch their site and not depend on Facebook so much, it they’ve got a great product.
"The contacts in the shaft look like the wifi symbol, so from now on in the video I'll be referring to that side of the circuit as the wifi symbol" I don't know why, but that was hilarious for me. Great vid though, it covers pretty much anything I'd think to ask about this QR system.
Haha I actually thought it was funny too :p Thanks for the feedback. Yeah the sections are based off many questions that I frequently see people ask. There’s some repetition but it allows me to link people to a specific section now rather than trying to explain to them :)
Hahaha! In fairness, fanatec has some ‘problems’. Firstly, it’s not wireless. But it also need to be backwards compatible. Changing their quick release system could cost them many loyal customers
Thanks for this... Question, is it also possible to use theese QR50 on another wheel base like OSW? I have 50 or 70mm connecties on that wheelbase but I don't know if they have the male part of the QR is that sizes....
Is the Simagic QR compatible with the stock Cammus base qr? They look very similar, I've been looking at the Simagic GT Pro Hub for it's clutch paddles and an aftermarket wheel. Would be nice if it just worked (USB connection of course)
the cammus wheels fit on simagic but simagic/moza don't fit on the cammus. You can file down the cammus base side QR or replace it with a simagic base side QR.
Hey there, awesome video. Right at 6:11 in your video it looks as though the m10 is mounted from the bottom. Do you recommend this or have any info? Of course it's possibly but the m10 has a lip where it's not flush. Have you just mounted it with a little space between the base and the rig? or perhaps it's stock footage you're using. Thanks for the wicked video
It’s all my footage. I can’t remember having issues with a lip at the bottom. In theory, spacers the height of the lip should work as long as the bolts are tight
Looking at adding this to an SC2 Pro, does the kit from Digital Motorsports include the motor-side part of the QR mount? The pictures seem to only show the wheel-side mount and there doesn't seem to be a motor-side mount, is there any way to mount this to a non-SM base? Any help would be appreciated.
The kit doesn’t include the motor side part of the QR unless you buy a base. There are ways I’m sure but I’m not really in a position to talk as I haven’t done it myself.
Thanks man for the great review! Just received my new QR and the locking collar is not working as it does on your unit. After the QR self locks and I press it on the M10 base the collar doesn't release.
So I could buy the quick release and mount any 70mm wheel to the simagic wheel base? Just like a moment wheel and the quick release? Use button box and h pattern shifter maybe?
how can you mount it on a desk, it's the only thing thats stoping me from buying thrustmaster ts-pc than any dd wheels. I know I know..... I just don't have the space for a sim rig.
hello, i am going to buy a simagic base but first i would like to know if i can use a fanatec McLaren gt3 wheel or other fanatec wheel? if yes !! which adapter should I buy. Sorry I am very beginner. so if you can help me please. thanks you
What about those ebay/aliexpress NRG style quick release? Are those reliable or campatible? Will they damage thye Simagic wheel base QR? I was worried they will have different Manufacturing tolerances that might damage the base or get wobble after few months of heavy use.
"Changing steering wheels in a sim setup can be a pit of a pain." ** look at the only wheel I own ** look into my bank account Hell, yeah. But I do have a QR on my setup. Just to be prepared. :-)
Hahaha I was in the same boat a few years ago. It’s all good though :) I think a formula style rim and a round or d shaped rim are must haves for a higher end setup. But a good round rim makes it hard to justify buying an open rim
Yo Lawrence if u have to pick one wheel dd1 or simagic alpha?I live in hk and these two option only have around 450-500usd price difference,and i can get alpha more easily,what would u say ?I just worry about the software support and the warranty is not as strong as fanatec one.thank you
I did choose... Simagic all the way. Software is strong. I have been using mine for 6 months now and it is great. Fanatec is good but Simagic wins for me.
I just received my Alpha Mini and GT4 rim. i was so excited. Now Idk what to do. It seems when i popped the spring the red shell got stuck. there is absolutely no movement. I can't retract the red piece. it's completely stuck.
Great info! I ordered the Cube Controls Formula Pro and Alpha Mini and wondered how I would mary those two together. The Alpha Mini came with a GT1 wheel as a bundled kit. Can you fit the NRG quick release to the Cube Controls? I'm thinking buying a NRG quick release on Amazon and put it on the Cube Controls that way I don't have to remove the cable from the Sim Magic GT1 wheel. I fell in-love with Fanatec but with the advent of the Sim Magic Mini Alpha, Fanatec became a thing of the past... You can buy any aftermarket steering wheel and mount it to the Sim Magic! It's like MAGIC!! Thanks!
@@LaurenceDusoswa Quick update, the NRG QR gen 2.0 that I bought on Amazon here in the US the male portion of the base is bigger in diameter and will not fit on the Alpha Mini but the female fits perfectly but I had to twist and turn the collar so the ball bearings will snap in place the lock the collar in place. Cheers!
Do you know if the qr works with a normal dd 70mm hub? As in i can buy both ends and mount it to a different platform. Was looking at mounting this to my t300 with a tm qr to 70mm adaptor.
Great review again Laurence, but aren't you still affiliated with Simagic? I feel if you were, you should maybe say that in the review for the sake of integrity
No, I’m not affiliated with them. My channel sponsors are cube controls, digital-motorsports and corkcreditunions. I have fanatec and amazing affiliate links but earn nothing from Simagic, nor do they pay me for reviews. They didn’t know I was doing this review until I released it. I chose Simagic initially as it was interesting. Now I choose them because I genuinely believe in the products. I don’t like some things about them like how they don’t have a website, but no company is perfect and they seem to be trying very hard to create a good product. I’m a firm supporter of the underdogs, as you have probably seen from my other videos. Hope that clears things up. The main reason I haven’t done reviews of simxperience or simucube wheels is because I can’t afford to buy the products in addition to the products I already own.
This is an obvious question but I just want to make sure. I'm looking at buying the Simagic Alpha Mini so all I need to buy is the Simagic quick release and I can use my Nardi wheel?
@@LaurenceDusoswa Sorry I'm confused, What do you mean by buying the Alpha Mini with or Without the quick release? Wouldn't I need a quick release for my Nardi?
Hello, if i order GT1 wheel do you know if it comes with the big quick release? Also is it possible to assign the 4 buttons on the wheel to ingame settings instead of them controlling the rotation of the wheel?
Gt1 has big qr installed already. Yes all buttons are assignable in game. They only do rotation when you flick the switch at the back to put it in maintenance/config mode
Why do content creators insist on putting background music, especially as loud as this, in their videos? I’m here for your opinion, not for some copyright free music.
I’m not a sound engineer and constantly trying to find my feet. I have better equipment and skills since then. Sorry though, it bothers me too. Difficult to get the balance right
You are absolutely cooked in the head. You cleary have never used a proper quick release. Simagic are seeding you this garbage for free and your opinion is pure bias. This type of nonsensical jibber jabber from a person with no point of reference on true high end products is what's wrong with sim racing at the moment. The first high end thing you try, or in your case get seeded for free to do reviews on you praise it and preach it to people like it's gospel. This is laughable
Wow! Haha. This is a great quick release system and I wanted to make a video about it. Simagic didn’t even know I was doing this video. I’ve owned my NRG products (in the video) for 6 years now and they have the same design. Can you point me in the direction of a ‘proper quick release’ please? Genuinely curious to see if there are easier and quicker systems out there.
So, to avoid sounding like a dick, which obviously I’ve come across as, I’ve changed the title from “best quick release ever”. There will always be better, for different reasons. I just think it’s the best but shouldn’t force that opinion on you guys either.
I don't know why you said he never used a proper quick release. This one is a D1spec used on real car. I would never user a quick release from Thrustmaster or Fanatec in a real car !
Well, with these quality reviews, you´re making me think about a switch to the Simagic brand...good work!
It’s worth it! I don’t get any commission or anything so I don’t benefit if you do or don’t buy. It’s totally worth it though. Amazing products and great value
dont buy Simagic. is our chinese brand. go buy ur fucking fanatec.
@@iagenow Woah. Chill out. They make good products though.
This is the biggest selling point for me adding my own wheel with a cheap adapter instead of having a special electronic adapter
yeah that's the fun of it. Would be so cool to be able to add whatever rims you want without having to invest heavily in QR hardware.
this quick release is awesome
highly recommended
Yep it’s a game changer in sim racing
感谢大佬的介绍，在等了一个月之后，我的Simmac α终于准备发货了。
Awesome Nardi and Nismo wheels. And so awesome you can use them on on the wheel base!
Haha thanks! Pretty cool ❤️
Obscene man, I'm salivating... hope I can get my hands on such toy some day.
You will man. For me much of this comes from just not spending money on other stuff. I rarely go out for drinks or food, and keep my bills in good shape. Otherwise I couldn’t justify this equipment
@@LaurenceDusoswa I hear you. I do not spend much on those, despite I'm being a musician, which means I cannot avoid completely going out once in a while and spending some on musical toys.. unless for that going out is not so popular nowadays. However, my main problems are, first my local currency which lost so much value in front of the dollar and euro in the last period, and second are my country custom taxes are mental. Stuff usually gets here by double the price.. big and heavy things suffer a lot more on that matter. My best opportunities to afford such things is while traveling abroad. Thankfully I managed to save some money and when I have the opportunity to travel again this DD wheel system is something I'm keeping a close eye on. Fingers crossed this pandemic can end soon enough. Love your videos btw. Have a good one m8 :)
Awesome vid LD!!! I love the timestamps... So clean and professional! Good job
Thanks! Yeah that’s a cool feature. I’ve been dividing up my reviews since I started and putting time stamps in the description but UA-cam recently rolled out the functionality to detect those timestamps, which is great.
Brilliant video - Thanks for posting this up. Seriously considering a move to Simagic DD in a year or so, away from my trusty Fanatec CSW 2.5.
It’s gonna hard for me to decide which DD wheel to move to next. I don’t need to upgrade or anything but I do need to diversify my experience with DD wheels
Another high quality LD breakdown, great work mate
Thank you very much good sir :) glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Nice, thorough review Laurence.
Thank you very much :) It’s a great product and deserves the time it took for this video.
I’ve owned my Podium DD2 for a year now. You’d think I’d have let go of all my resentments towards Fanatec by now for the janky QR system on a $1500 25nm wheel base. Nope.
A tiny Chinese company is kicking your ass Fanatec.
Yep the fanatec QR doesn’t do it for me at all. Simagic are doing a decent job I think. They need to lunch their site and not depend on Facebook so much, it they’ve got a great product.
"The contacts in the shaft look like the wifi symbol, so from now on in the video I'll be referring to that side of the circuit as the wifi symbol"
I don't know why, but that was hilarious for me. Great vid though, it covers pretty much anything I'd think to ask about this QR system.
Haha I actually thought it was funny too :p Thanks for the feedback. Yeah the sections are based off many questions that I frequently see people ask. There’s some repetition but it allows me to link people to a specific section now rather than trying to explain to them :)
as a fanatec user, a good QR is a foreign concept
Hahaha that’s a pity really though.
this helped a bunch thanks man
thanks for the video! well explained & great details
You’re very welcome bram!
Great job man
Thanks Steven! Glad to hear from you again :)
What is the difference between the half and the full qr70 quick release?
I got a quick question does the quick release 50 that comes with the fx pro formula steering wheel compatible with the moza r9 vs wheel base?
Yes
So with this quick release system is this all i need to connnect any stsndard wheel to my simagic alpha wheel base?
yep pretty much
My Fanatec quick release sytem only takes about half an hour to change wheels.
Hahaha! In fairness, fanatec has some ‘problems’. Firstly, it’s not wireless. But it also need to be backwards compatible. Changing their quick release system could cost them many loyal customers
quick release after long session is hard to pull. idk how to fix it do you have any tips?
Great quality review. Instant sub !
I'm wondering if all these apply to simagic alpha mini too ?
Yep :) everything is the same for the Mini. Thanks for your kind words!
thank you ❤
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for this... Question, is it also possible to use theese QR50 on another wheel base like OSW? I have 50 or 70mm connecties on that wheelbase but I don't know if they have the male part of the QR is that sizes....
You need something like this i think www.aliexpress.com/i/1005002613864969.html
Is the Simagic QR compatible with the stock Cammus base qr? They look very similar, I've been looking at the Simagic GT Pro Hub for it's clutch paddles and an aftermarket wheel. Would be nice if it just worked (USB connection of course)
the cammus wheels fit on simagic but simagic/moza don't fit on the cammus. You can file down the cammus base side QR or replace it with a simagic base side QR.
Hey there, awesome video. Right at 6:11 in your video it looks as though the m10 is mounted from the bottom. Do you recommend this or have any info? Of course it's possibly but the m10 has a lip where it's not flush. Have you just mounted it with a little space between the base and the rig? or perhaps it's stock footage you're using. Thanks for the wicked video
It’s all my footage. I can’t remember having issues with a lip at the bottom. In theory, spacers the height of the lip should work as long as the bolts are tight
Is this the same as the NRG quick release
I literally use an NRG in this video and say it several times :p
There are still no stock of this wheel with your distributor listed
Yeah stock is still limited. It sells out quickly and lots of it is on back order.
Looking at adding this to an SC2 Pro, does the kit from Digital Motorsports include the motor-side part of the QR mount? The pictures seem to only show the wheel-side mount and there doesn't seem to be a motor-side mount, is there any way to mount this to a non-SM base? Any help would be appreciated.
The kit doesn’t include the motor side part of the QR unless you buy a base. There are ways I’m sure but I’m not really in a position to talk as I haven’t done it myself.
Yeah, thinking of doing the same thing. Did you ever get it installed on your SC2?
No idea why Fanatec keeps trying to redesign the wheel.
Thanks man for the great review! Just received my new QR and the locking collar is not working as it does on your unit. After the QR self locks and I press it on the M10 base the collar doesn't release.
I'm buying the simagic alpha mini for oval racing- is this compatible with the Fanatec nascar rim? Should it just mount directly to the simagic QR?
i'm not sure. but even if you get it mounted to a QR, don't expect any buttons to work. I think the nascar wheel doesn't have buttons anyways
Want to try a Sim Magic Wheel and base there is no where in Brisbane, Australia where I can try one out sadly.
Yeah that’s a shame! It would be nice if there was a dealer there
Hey, im using aftermarket momo steering with no buttons. Can I just mount it with a cheap real car quick release ?
Yes. I mentioned the cheaper options for quick releases in this video
So I could buy the quick release and mount any 70mm wheel to the simagic wheel base?
Just like a moment wheel and the quick release? Use button box and h pattern shifter maybe?
yes 100% :)
@@LaurenceDusoswa thanks for the reply. Also an nrg quick release works? I could use the wheel on my racecar then?
so how do you go about connecting the button controls for something like a cube controls wheel?
They connect via USB, just like they always did. Simucube wireless wont work on the simagic wheelbases.
how can you mount it on a desk, it's the only thing thats stoping me from buying thrustmaster ts-pc than any dd wheels. I know I know..... I just don't have the space for a sim rig.
There’s no desk mount for it. A desk mount for DD would break pretty quickly
Hello, i am from Brazil , great video! Do you know where i can find the list of authorised resellers ?
You can find the official list on the Simagic.com website ;)
hello, i am going to buy a simagic base but first i would like to know if i can use a fanatec McLaren gt3 wheel or other fanatec wheel? if yes !! which adapter should I buy. Sorry I am very beginner. so if you can help me please. thanks you
What about those ebay/aliexpress NRG style quick release? Are those reliable or campatible? Will they damage thye Simagic wheel base QR? I was worried they will have different Manufacturing tolerances that might damage the base or get wobble after few months of heavy use.
I mention them in this video. They won’t damage the wheelbase, no. But they may not fit perfectly either
@@LaurenceDusoswai just went for all simagic QR,. unfortunately I bent the pins on my GT-1 wheel.
For the aftermarket rims, what size and length of screws did you use?
It depends on the rim really. Just make sure the bolt isn’t too long.
"Changing steering wheels in a sim setup can be a pit of a pain."
** look at the only wheel I own
** look into my bank account
Hell, yeah. But I do have a QR on my setup. Just to be prepared. :-)
Hahaha I was in the same boat a few years ago. It’s all good though :) I think a formula style rim and a round or d shaped rim are must haves for a higher end setup. But a good round rim makes it hard to justify buying an open rim
Yo Lawrence if u have to pick one wheel dd1 or simagic alpha?I live in hk and these two option only have around 450-500usd price difference,and i can get alpha more easily,what would u say ?I just worry about the software support and the warranty is not as strong as fanatec one.thank you
I did choose... Simagic all the way. Software is strong. I have been using mine for 6 months now and it is great.
Fanatec is good but Simagic wins for me.
Can we place the qr adapter on our fanatec base?
I have never tried, but I guess it could be possible. You would need to do a usb conversion on your fanatec rims though.
whats the crack?!! i just switched DD1 to the SRM emulator for the base side now all my wheels run this quick release.. thanks for nothing fanatec.
I just received my Alpha Mini and GT4 rim. i was so excited. Now Idk what to do.
It seems when i popped the spring the red shell got stuck. there is absolutely no movement. I can't retract the red piece. it's completely stuck.
Did you manage to fix it?
@@GestapoRonin nope. It is still stuck. I have tried everything except taking the wheel rim apart and reason for that is i dont have the right tools.
@@marcusberggren9241 but it's playable?
@@stahp66 yes the Buttons all work. The wheel works correctly it is just that I cant switch the rim if I want to.
Great info! I ordered the Cube Controls Formula Pro and Alpha Mini and wondered how I would mary those two together. The Alpha Mini came with a GT1 wheel as a bundled kit. Can you fit the NRG quick release to the Cube Controls? I'm thinking buying a NRG quick release on Amazon and put it on the Cube Controls that way I don't have to remove the cable from the Sim Magic GT1 wheel. I fell in-love with Fanatec but with the advent of the Sim Magic Mini Alpha, Fanatec became a thing of the past... You can buy any aftermarket steering wheel and mount it to the Sim Magic! It's like MAGIC!!
Thanks!
Yep I actually mount a cube controls wheel in this video too ;) The NRG QR will fit great
@@LaurenceDusoswa Quick update, the NRG QR gen 2.0 that I bought on Amazon here in the US the male portion of the base is bigger in diameter and will not fit on the Alpha Mini but the female fits perfectly but I had to twist and turn the collar so the ball bearings will snap in place the lock the collar in place. Cheers!
Where do I buy a base and wheel in the UK?
Give www.digital-motorsports.com a shout :)
Do you know if the qr works with a normal dd 70mm hub? As in i can buy both ends and mount it to a different platform. Was looking at mounting this to my t300 with a tm qr to 70mm adaptor.
Also plan on switching to a dd in future, so was hoping the qr could be used on those too.
If it's 70mm then it should be compatible, yeah
Any thoughts on Simagic Alpha?
Yes. Review coming in the next 2 weeks But it’s really nice. I think it will be a big player in the high end DD market
Great review again Laurence, but aren't you still affiliated with Simagic? I feel if you were, you should maybe say that in the review for the sake of integrity
No, I’m not affiliated with them. My channel sponsors are cube controls, digital-motorsports and corkcreditunions. I have fanatec and amazing affiliate links but earn nothing from Simagic, nor do they pay me for reviews. They didn’t know I was doing this review until I released it.
I chose Simagic initially as it was interesting. Now I choose them because I genuinely believe in the products. I don’t like some things about them like how they don’t have a website, but no company is perfect and they seem to be trying very hard to create a good product. I’m a firm supporter of the underdogs, as you have probably seen from my other videos.
Hope that clears things up. The main reason I haven’t done reviews of simxperience or simucube wheels is because I can’t afford to buy the products in addition to the products I already own.
*amazon affiliate links
This is an obvious question but I just want to make sure. I'm looking at buying the Simagic Alpha Mini so all I need to buy is the Simagic quick release and I can use my Nardi wheel?
You can buy the mini with or without a quick release usually. It’s slightly more expensive than without.
But yes, the Simagic quick release will bolt right up with a nardi. My nardi fits just fine
@@LaurenceDusoswa Sorry I'm confused, What do you mean by buying the Alpha Mini with or Without the quick release? Wouldn't I need a quick release for my Nardi?
Yeah I’m just saying that you need to buy the one with a quick release it’s about €70 extra
@@LaurenceDusoswa Oh ok. Thanks.
Hello, if i order GT1 wheel do you know if it comes with the big quick release? Also is it possible to assign the 4 buttons on the wheel to ingame settings instead of them controlling the rotation of the wheel?
Gt1 has big qr installed already. Yes all buttons are assignable in game. They only do rotation when you flick the switch at the back to put it in maintenance/config mode
@@LaurenceDusoswa thanks a lot!!
Does this mean that you could use a Simagic GT4 rim on your real car?!
Yep :) I haven’t done a video on it yet 😂😂😂
@@LaurenceDusoswa Your GT4 wheel has a different rotary encoders position (low) than the others GT4 wheels I’ve seen (high). What model number is it?
Why do content creators insist on putting background music, especially as loud as this, in their videos? I’m here for your opinion, not for some copyright free music.
I’m not a sound engineer and constantly trying to find my feet. I have better equipment and skills since then. Sorry though, it bothers me too. Difficult to get the balance right
Will you do a review about simagic alpha 15 direct drive ? (｡･ω･｡)
Yep. It’s coming. Just waiting for the distributers to know when they are going to sell them
@@LaurenceDusoswa ヾ(≧▽≦*)o
@@LaurenceDusoswa you need to push the for a date! It's holding my wheel choice up 😔
1:00 😯 I hope this Mini-USB will be replaced by a USB Coiled Cable
because he won't survive long!
Lol mind you simucube 2 has the best quick release system. And has no junk ass pins
Emmm… Simagic has no pin. Sc2 does have a big industrial pin.
You are absolutely cooked in the head. You cleary have never used a proper quick release. Simagic are seeding you this garbage for free and your opinion is pure bias. This type of nonsensical jibber jabber from a person with no point of reference on true high end products is what's wrong with sim racing at the moment. The first high end thing you try, or in your case get seeded for free to do reviews on you praise it and preach it to people like it's gospel. This is laughable
Wow! Haha. This is a great quick release system and I wanted to make a video about it. Simagic didn’t even know I was doing this video. I’ve owned my NRG products (in the video) for 6 years now and they have the same design.
Can you point me in the direction of a ‘proper quick release’ please? Genuinely curious to see if there are easier and quicker systems out there.
So, to avoid sounding like a dick, which obviously I’ve come across as, I’ve changed the title from “best quick release ever”. There will always be better, for different reasons. I just think it’s the best but shouldn’t force that opinion on you guys either.
I don't know why you said he never used a proper quick release. This one is a D1spec used on real car. I would never user a quick release from Thrustmaster or Fanatec in a real car !
@@Simumyki if you think I'm referring to thrustmaster or fanatec you are highly mistaken.
@@Joker36KLAN Ah sorry. You could be clear directly a telling about what you talk. It would be faster.