REVIEW - GRID by Sim Lab Porsche 911 RSR Steering Wheel
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- The GRID by SimLab officially licensed Porsche 911 RSR Sim Racing Wheel is as beautiful as it is functional. But is it worth the massive price tag? Let's check it out in detail and see exactly what this sim racing wheel brings to the table.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Important Information
1:20 - Pricing
2:23 - Hardware Overview
15:04 - Other stuff in the box
19:55 - Driving Experience & Comparisons
30:37 - Software & User Experience
33:19 - Pros & Cons
39:36 - Conclusions - Ігри
Just to add a couple points we have been asked about from the video.
- Rocker paddle uses hall sensors.
- Allan keys will be included, they had not arrived prior to sending Will his wheel.
- Power injection boxes with switches are in production and will be included in the very near future.
- We will also look into including tweezers for decal application.
Thank you to the team at Boosted Media for the incredibly detailed review 👏👍
Thanks for the clarification. :)
Awesome work. You make me sad to be poor :D
Thanks for chiming in here, great to see. Is there an unbranded version of this wheel planned for the future?
well... I just pre-ordered mine today... let´s see if the power switch will make it...
@@nicolazanetti PLEEEEEEEASE let us know how it goes when you get used to it :)
Good to see you back. Hope you’re healing well. Best reviews in the biz and while I may not be the target market for some of these things now it’s great to be able to work my way through the sim racing landscape using these sweet reviews for when I’m ready to upgrade.
I have this steering wheel. The worst thing that I bought for money from simracing devices.
1. Mounting bolts are made of super soft metal and just first there was a backlash, and then an impossible knock. I had to disassemble the device and change them.
2. Front encoders are attached with adhesive. And from the moment of purchase, they constantly fall into the inside, and as a result, these twisters were not usable. Because they just got stuck in intermediate positions.
3. For the 5th lap after the purchase, the upshift paddle mount just fell off.
4. And the most irreparable is the soft grips at the bottom. They just constantly bend, which creates an unpleasant feeling and unnecessary backlash when driving.
This steering wheel is not for drivers, it is for those who just want to ride with a beautiful toy.
Did you contacted our support? Because these issue’s we will always solve !
You already answered me, thanks. According to your judgment, I myself broke the steering wheel and handles and buttons. Although my first unboxing was live and everything was visible from the very beginning.
And you also offered me a shipment for my money. Thank you, it was cheaper and easier for me to fix it myself.
@FotonGT wow this is crazy to hear because like 2500 Euros for 1 steering wheel is a lot of money. You can buy a BMW M4 wheel from Fanatec for 1500 Euros that also works for the real GT3 which means it is Rock Solid because if it can withstand the forces of a real GT3 car then 1000% it will be ok for simrig.
So yeah I appreciate that you are truly honest about your own product and therefor wake us up before purchasing such expensive product ! 🏁👍
Great to see you back legend, really excited to see some upcoming reviews (mainly Asetek) but always happy to watch you review anything 100000000% best review channel on UA-cam. Keep up the great work, Thanks for all the hard work that you and Tom put in as well as your families that doesn't go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. Also new studio looks 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks a lot mate :) We really apprecaite this.
This wheel is such a beauty, definitely one of my top 3 now! Loved the vid, thank you!
Love the new studio, always look forward to new videos. Can't wait to see what gear comes out for 2023 👏👏👏
I love the fact that you have (what I assume to be) an accidental German flag theme going on with your lighting in the space. Just perfect for the video.
😂
Amazing Wheel!!!
The New Studio💯!!!
Hope you and your brother are feeling better and well rested!!
One request. In future videos, can you add the durometer rating for the grips. I've used your videos as a guide for purchasing rims and that would help a ton. I used to get the F-Pro and the grips are rather hard. A non-subjective durometer rating will help us who purchase make a more informed decision as well. As we know, grips are the most important part of any wheel. Knowing the durometer on the rims with these types of grips make for better and more informed fans. Thanks as always for the great review. ❤
Incredibly good review Will. Good to see you back looking healthy.
Yes, a new review! Hope you and Tom are doing well, stay healthy!
LOVE the new reviews with the new studio! Well done! PS, add a key light for black on black filming
;)
What a review! Again top notch and very enjoyable to watch. Great job! 🙂👍
Owning this wheel since a week now... I fell in love with it when I saw pictures of it like a year or so ago... and now owning this thing? Amazing... Amazing to drive, a breeze to handle adjusting tasks while driving, the grips are ergonomically very very good, which actually surprised me, because they look very "standard" and thin... but that is eluding due to the fact the corpus of the wheel is big. Yet this thing looks elegant for what it is, a replica of a racecar steering rim. And I really like the display... this had me worried, too, because I doubted that it would be useful to look "down" to it midrace, rather be destracting... but I think it works like a charm.
Especially if you are able to "unlock" it's full potential by aligning the wheel - if you are up to it, also along with your whole rig - just like it is in the real RSR, like a little bit higher than your chin when fully horizontal, so the display sort of get's in line with the virtual dash and I angled the grid rim on about 20°... which usually is too much, but somehow this fits perfect and doesn't give me any strain on my wrists...
And the wheel is just a charm to handle... it's so easy to rotate your grip along with the steering angle yet not slipping away or pushing it in narrow corners causing your fingers getting sore. Especially driving the thing the wheel was designed for, it is a breeze to balance the RSR mid corner and you feel like you hold a music instrument or something... even though I drive it on an Asetek Invicta wheelbase with appr. 40-60% of it's maximum power, you don't need white knuckle style gripping.
It's totally overpriced, but there you go, another Porsche fanboy totally not caring for how pricy it is.
It looks gorgeous...... Thanks for the review Will
Excellent review for an expensive and beautiful wheel. not for my wallet of Shure. Great for you to be back, excellent studio and image shots. The sound is great too. So in resume an excellent studio to review an excellent Wheel. Great job Will 👍💪🔥🔥
Many, many thanks for this review, Wil. After i saw your review on the Porche 10" dash i decided to buy one , OMG its amazing quality and very happy with my purchase.
Now after seeing this review , ill deffo be getting one of these wheels later :)
Awesome vid mate, Keep up the great work :)
Great to see they followed your suggestions!!
Great detailed review Will. Great piece of kit. I like what you did with the LED lights in the background with the Porsche colours :) Nice touch. Would like to see from them as well and make a generic wheel and do away with the Porsche logo and be at the same price as the Gomez, Cube Control and Ascher. Over 3k Aus is so expensive with similar functions as the other high end wheels. I thought for that price it will drive for you lol. Saying that it's still a beautiful rim though.
Brilliant Will thankyou love the Porsche wheel seen a few diy versions of this 👍👍👍
Yet another fantatastic review by Boosted Media, had a chance to try out this wheel and have to say this is probably one of the nicest sim racing wheel I have ever used. Looking forward to see what Grid engineering can do in the future!
Thanks for the kind words!!
Studio looks amazing in the background
Great review thank you. Apologies if someone else has already mentioned this but when the wheel was "launched" it was unbranded. If you Google p911 sim wheel you’ll find it. Was out of stock for months, then appeared branded as a Porsche item. I love this wheel. Really nice, however I’m tempted by the new Gomez wheel which is considerably cheaper. It also has the mini joysticks, which as far as I can tell the p911 doesn’t have unfortunately. I suppose you could work around it with the rotary encoders but sometimes it’s easier to cycle through pit options with a joystick style input. The p911 looks slightly better built but I need to save up first anyway and then decide. 😂
I’ve had the V1 Version of this wheel for almost a year. Never had a single issue. So comfortable to pilot. Just pre-ordered their MPX wheel. Also have their DDU5, Grid Products have amazing build quality.
Thanks a ton for your continued business Sal!
This was an excellent review Will. I own this wheel and it's quite stunning honestly. And it's very rare that the level of customer service matches the price point of this wheel. I'm a GRID customer for life.
Or you're a Grid employee, just posting something nice about your wheel. The gamers don't have such an amount of money, and the rich people have businesses, don't play games...
@@mostwanted2000 The idiocy of this statement probably explains why you can't afford it.
Lol! 😂 Believe me, I do afford it, but it doesn't value that much! Someone must be either filthy rich, just willing to throw money, either too addicted and brainwashed to spend 3k on this. Max 1k would be acceptable, but anyway.. not the one who asks 3k is stupid, but the one that pays is!
@@feraligatrs Meta sells the Quest 3 with 500$. Let's assume they sell it at no profit or even at loss, and they try to make money from the accessories. So let's say the Quest 3 value is 800$. How the hell can this wheel value be of 3 times more expensive? It's not by far as much technology in it.
Looks amazing - Love the idea of analogue paddles, great for some disabled sim racers.
Only just got myself a second-hand Clubsport v2.5 wheelbase and f1 esports wheel. And I think I need this one already 😂
This has been my dreamwheel since forever. But i couldnt justify the price.. Decided to make my own using pokornyi files. Sure i dont have leds on buttons and no clutch but i got rev leds and working screen. Im never going to replace my wheel now. Its so comfortable in your hands. If you dont have your thumb in your palm id recommend maning your own for a fraction of this price. I think it cost me 500 euro to make by myself
Awesome review. I’m waiting for my Grid MPX wheel. So excited as it uses same components as this one but around half the cost
Thanks Ben!
Great review!! Im sure its worth the amount, but there are cheaper ones out there. VPG offers one of them, and they also are great quality.
Great review! The moment I did see the release on FB, I snap bought it. I was looking around for a while to buy something like this.. And although it took some time to get it.. (like 2,5months of waiting) It is more then worth to wait for it. It is a well crafted steering wheel. And indeed.. to set it up in SimHub it took me a bit.. and it should be great of they have their release the software for it. But non of the less, A very happy customer here ^^
Great review, and it is exactly how you describe it.
Thank you!
I ordered one of these a couple of weeks back, and have a GSI FPE. I didn't think I'd like the grips on the FPE as much as I do, but I hate the dials and the fact that they're not backlit. Anyways, looking forward to getting my hands on this, then to play exclusively in VR so I can forget why I even bought it.
G'day Will, Happy New Year. Studio looks good. This might be a stupid question???? Can you run non Fanatec wheels such as this on a DD1/DD2 not discounting the quick release?? Cheers, Paul
Great review, thanks for that.
I do own this wheel as well and I'm absolutely stunned by the overall quality of build and functionality.
That said, I absolutely can't follow the previous comment about missing quality. Of course, when one heavily mistreats the wheel, it will break like the ones from any other manufacturer as well.
If intentionally bending it, it will have some flex at the grips, but that's true for the real RSR wheel as well and won't be recognizable when used for driving purpose.
Otherwise, what I saw until today at the GRID by Simlab Discord channel, there will be decent support in case of any question or issue.
The wheel itself is truly on the heavy side, but on an SImucube 2 Pro, there is absolutely no drawback, I didn't even had to raise the FFB level as compensation.
Regarding the grip's material I've to disagree with the review: when driving with gloves, the tacky feel is absolutely great, whereas the Cube Control grips feel slippy and like plastic. But this might be depending on the kind of gloves and if driving with or without.
One point to mention is the missing power switch: If your USB ports will switch off power when the PC has been shut down, the wheel will shut down as well (BIOS UEFI setting).
In the meantime, I've created a new SImhub LED profile for this RSR wheel, available for download at the mentioned Grid by Simlab Discord channel. This is an evolution of the one used for the review and much more refined. Now including LED flash and swirl effects for the side encoders plus game-independent flash effects for the buttons.
Currently, is mainly for iRacing purpose, but other game adaptions will follow soon.
Thank you for your feedback, my wheels should arrive here (south africa) soon.
Where may I find your LED profile on discord?
Great review.
I ordered my wheel, should get here soon.
Thanks Flavio!
I'd like to see a XR mixed reality headset with software that lets you pass through reality windows just for the wheel and other parts of your SIM rig. So you can play in VR but still get the most out of wheels like this.
the new studio is beautiful m8
I have been looking for this wheel and could not find one, I like the ribbed aluminum shifter paddles, they are like the Megaline shifters on my Phoenix Class 1 DTM wheel. The Phoenix is the best wheel I have owned in terms of ergonomic and I just hope it would feel and handle the same.
For the price it better blow more than my mind!
Another fantastic review Will, I took delivery yesterday of my Grid by Simlab 911 RSR Steering Wheel and I’m absolutely delighted with it! Yes, it’s an extravagant piece of equipment and really expensive but worth every single penny when you see the quality with your own eyes. Absolutely stunning. Your review convinced me to part with over 2k on a piece of sim equipment. Thanks mate, couldn’t be happier. Cant wait to get it on the rig. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻
I own « too many » wheels and fortunate to be able to by them… this wheel is an absolute gem and my advice is that if you can afford is… GET IT!!! It has saved me money from not buying more wheels since I use this one😂 Just love it😍
Correct me if m wrong. But this looks exactly like the Precision Sim Engineering LM-X w/o the Porsche badge.
They were bought by Grid
@@andrewmissimer9053 i don't understand, Have they bought PSE?
Will you gotta start selling those Boosted Media driving gloves in the shop! I want a pair so bad!
when Fanatec released their BMW GT3 racing wheel for $2500AUD I said I would never spend that much money on a rim...
This one I could justify
I couldn’t decide between the Gsi or the Cube Controls wheels both had issues for me , so I have just ordered the Grid MPX.
Thank you Neil!
Mine has already came with the power button on the box and the allen keys.!
This vs the VPG V-RSPG Pro, which one should I get?
How about this wheel without the Porsche logo for $1200 instead of $2200
Does this work with Fanatec? Especially the new connector?
My favourite car in all my sims is the 911 RSR, and this wheel is gorgeous, but I can't justify spending that much for a wheel alone! Ouch! 😕
Great review! Beautiful wheel, but too expensive for my SIM racing hobby.
I own this wheel and its fantastic!!!
Absolute lit while the RSR Pro cars leaving the real grid, u cold feel it at home
Hi guys, love the channel, keep up the great reviews. Can I ask a question, which is off topic, but I must know as it’s very stylish, what’s the name of that grey/blue paint you have on the walls..
Taubmans “Diesel Engine”
i cannot afford this wheel, but i managed to get a V-RSPG wheel on Ebay for 650. I was the only person to bid, and I love it except i can't change the button LED colors sadly. This is a level above mine and its crazy to look at the differences.
I had the VPG wheel as well but sent it back in the end. Loved it! Only down sides are like you said the buttons are all red and can’t be changed but the biggie for me was the screen (nexion I think) where you can’t use Simhub only the premade dashboards for that specific screen and mine had tinted glass over the screen making it too dark. Otherwise LOVED it! Thankfully the GRID version solves all my issues.
I have this wheel, waited over a year for it. Was well worth the wait. Leaves nothing to want in the wheel. Its absolutely SOLID.
Thank you Andrew!
I’ll be in the market for this wheel when Boosted has a 75% off affiliate link.
WOW NICE WHEEL! *puts on vr helmet*
when does the engine and the motor arrive? over $3000 ouch
Hi Will, what's the size, width of this steering wheel???
Nice wheel! Can you do hyper realistic racing with 911 rsr in ams2 please?
Yep. Planning on it :)
Looks amazing even if it is insanely expensive
Will If you have seen my channel, you would know I NEVER spend money building my Hard Rubbish Rig..
BUT BROTHER, not only is it my fav iRacing car but that wheel is BOSS.
Thanks so mutch for showing us,
I gave you a shoutout on my crappy channel.
It would be nice, if they made a wheel with screen and without the Porsche designation, which adds to the cost
Is it a great difference from PSE?
Hi, Will. Do you have experience with the M4 GT3 wheel? I'm curious as to how the switches compare to that wheel, as it's my only >1000 dollar steering wheel so far, and the switches and thumb encoders on that wheel are definitely my definition of perfect.
No unfortunately. I’m very curious about it too
Hi, what does the FCY button in real live? Google says it means Fullcourse yellow but what does the button?
Limits the speed for the track like the pit limiter.
Great review but do sim manufacturer now just add a 1000$ to their new product price for each year that passes?
This is getting insane…
I have a question. At 14:00 you explain how the dual clutch is working. Is thid the same as the moza formule wheel without screen? Because i have to release my seconde pedal also to my bite point percentage first before i can bring the percentage of clutch down. I hope you understand it is a bit difficult to explain but i dont knoe if i have a setting wrong or it is moza with a different view on dual clutch
The adjustment is a bit different but the way the clutch functions is the same.
@@boostedmedia thanks for the answer! Is there a tutorial or something bevause i cant find how to set it up.
We showed the process in our review
@@boostedmedia ah thank you so much! Always great videos. Really like this channel!
Gorgeous wheel 🤍
What is the size and weight of the wheel?
Very Very Niiiiice 👌👍👍😉
Man that wheel looks sick! Definitely a wheel that would be cool to have on display rather than used (personally feel that way for most licensed wheels) don't see myself ever buying that tho
Honestly a beautiful wheel. My favorite car to use as well. Nice size. I have fanatec dd1 base. Can this be used with a special adapter to work with my base?
I would suggest visiting SRM for a Fanatec Adapter, vs relying on a Podium hub.
@@nickmoxley6038 thanks will look into that. Appreciate it.
@@DotNET83 I am awaiting delivery of this wheel, should be any day now, I am using the DD2 and have the podium hub to use to mount it, I will let you know how it turns out
For the price of it, it had better blow more than my mind.
Nice review mate as always 👍👍
Screen looks amazing, you guys planning on reviewing the Rexing Mayaris Formula wheel?
I have one personally and would love to see a detailed review as there are none online, and feel like more people should see it as its a good option
Cheers
Thanks Ryan. Not in the queue at the moment but we’ll see.
Does anyone who has this wheel miss having a funky switch? I currently have a PSE LMX but I'm interested in this for the sweet branding and crazy RGB LEDs.
I got my Grid P911 3 months ago. I don’t need any funky switch. I just want a wheel same as real Porsche wheel.
Awesome review as always. Cheers mate
Thanks for the support, Tony. Means the world to us :)
I’d love to see you compare this wheel to GSI’s Hyper P1. My suspicion is the GSI wheel will have superior functionality and will be a much better value. That licensing does surely increase the price point considerably.
If our math is correct, the price difference is somewhere around $100 USD. From V1 to V2, we added the mono/rocker paddle, upgraded LCD, Porsche license + some other changes and the price came down about $100 USD
@@grid.engineering may I ask how you calculated that price difference? The hyper p1 with 6 paddle configuration and an AH50 hub comes out at $1913, converted to € that’s currently 1757€, VAT included this would yield a total price of 2091€ for the hyper P1.
I’d like to add that I am not saying your wheel isn’t worth the price since I am absolutely loving it and strongly considering getting one, I am just curious whether there is something I am missing here
Things insane
Lol I am checking out as soon as you told me the price, cya.
No included plastic tweezers for stickers? That's a deal breaker for me, I will stick to my T148🧐
Hey, great vid mate. Seeing as you are an ex-racer (as in a real physical ?) are you able to comment on how this compares with the "real" thing 🤔🤔
Anyone know what model of rotary encoders this uses? 🤔
It uses custom spec Elma E33 encoders
hello i am here from tiktok
I really wouldn't rave so much about this product or the company. Paid full fare for it, waited months for delivery, opened box to find electrical problems with a rotary encoder PLUS a scratched porsche crest. After that I was only shocked to to find Grid's service *outright arrogant* and insensitive to customers actual needs. You buy this product you're on your own guys--you pray it just comes out perfect right out of the box, and if it isn't, good luck.
New man cave looks good as a back drop for this type of video
Perfect wheel, but i would have preferred to see the hub mounting position of the real wheel on it, like pse has done it. Its much more centered/high than it should be
This is a preferential opinion Patrick. The hubs are mounted lower sometimes for leg room in the actual car and many pro drivers using our RSR that drive the IRL RSR stated this and prefer our location for simulation use.
@@grid.engineering i know, because you already told me that. I am still allowed to have my own opinion 🤣 for the sake of authenticity i would personally preferred to have it lower, and it would suit my seating position more. Except of that one thing, i stated that its a perfect wheel. So nothing to be salty about
@@patrickdurka6188 - Not salty 😜, just sharing our standpoint for consumers to be able to read as well and not be under the impression that the hub is not in the correct location. Appreciate the kind words!
@@grid.engineering allright! 💪🏻
is this wheel compatible with the fanatec dd biome?
Yes it is 👍
Does this work with fanatec podium hub?
Yes it does!
Do anybody know what wheel base this fits?
Anything you can bolt a 70mm pattern to. The wheel connects via USB so it operates independently.
If I had this wheel I’d be too distracted by its beautiful lights to drive properly
I got a fancy wheel recently, not as nice as this but can confirm that's a problem.
Kinda why I like drifting.
Just slap a 25usd normal wheel on an adaptor hub.
N bammmm.
What software do you use mostly for your drifting?
I wonder how many can they sell. I mean.. This rim is muchmore expensive then a dd1 bundle. That is a niche within a niche.
Hey guys Will here
The pricing is just beyond ridiculous, you can buy a whole rig for 2200USD
its a very nice wheel but for the price of an entire entry/mid level rig (at least by my definition) i don't know who could justify this.
It looks so beutifull i wish i wasnt that broke :(
Its cool but GSI Hyper P1 is GOATED
If it is used as a steering wheel for a simulated racing car, it is a pity that there is no 7-way rod designed. The 7-way rod is too important for a simulated car. It's a pity.