Before You RAGE QUIT FANATEC SQ and buy a SimVertex Shifter, Watch This!

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Күн бұрын

Hey guys, I decided to try this shifter out to see how it compares to my pro-sim and the lower end shifters I've had in the past. The pricing on this shifter is anywhere from 600 - 700, so my expectations are high. Have a look at the result of several weeks of use! Make sure you stick around until the end for the overview of the flaw in this shifter.
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@TheRausing1 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the visual aspect of seeing those three pins coming out from the different gates- but not having a reverse is a big deal for sure.

@pwsmanowar 6 ай бұрын

Hi. I know this is a couple years old. I had the same issue with the rods seizing. It was caused by a warped baseplate that twisted the entire assembly. The baseplate warped because I over-torque'd the bolts that secured the baseplate to the mount. If the attaching surface isn't solid and perfectly flat (which mine was not) and you over torque the bolts - the baseplate twists and the rods bind up. I backed off on those bolts, and problem solved. But ya, I rebuilt the thing a couple of times before I figured it out. The baseplate is soft. I don't know off hand if it's aluminum or steel, but it's soft.

@Redrash12 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see another brotha being a sim racer! Great review!

@KyleP133 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha love the shirt! Thanks for the review, I hadn't heard of this. Im a little surprised the use such a long shaft. A shorter shifter results in a shorter throw and more force required to get the thing into gear or into each gate, which sounds like it would solve the problems you had. It's' not as good as internal adjustability. But if you made it 2-3 inches shorter it would likely feel quite a bit better.

@hassankjones4509 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very honest and detailed review of this shifter..

@bucho9979 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Review Looking forward to more of your content

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, appreciate it!

@tonyyimbo 2 жыл бұрын

My brotha excellent content! I'm thinking about getting this one. Seems really quality.

@SnappyDee2O4F 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Subscribed! Keep up the good work!

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@illiteratethug3305 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Greg

@Polymer 3 жыл бұрын

For ~$700 this should work out-of-box, and come with R and 7th: there's other games that require those, such as BeamNG, etc. Appreciate your work - thanks for the review!

@watersnortmoment3734 2 жыл бұрын

There's a 50-70 dollar aliexpress shifter that has a simple mechanism, but a really decent feel.

@Polymer 2 жыл бұрын

@@watersnortmoment3734 yeah, I think the one you're talking about was reviewed by SIM RACING CORNER? Looks nice for the money! 👍

@blacknovella 2 жыл бұрын

if ya want quality look into frex h pattern. I have one and absolutely love it. designed w/ the porsche 962

@Polymer 2 жыл бұрын

@@blacknovella I'm designing & building my own H shifter right now; should be cheaper than the Simvertex one, have some neat features, but shifting 'feel' won't be as nice as the ProSim or this Simvertex one.

@maximilliank6339 Жыл бұрын

Not sure why the price is so high in your region. It costs around 400USD shipped to Hong Kong. For that price I think it's pretty unbeatable imo

@dazbike3247 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Greg!

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@H0urg1ass Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting the extra time and effort into this review. I'm not in the market for a shifter I need to lube right out of the packaging and that needs to be rebuilt because it can get stuck between gears. Not for $700!

@dres7979 3 жыл бұрын

Great content bro!

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my guy! how are things? we need to catch up and find some striper this spring. Think i might invest some time in assateague this year.

@DouglasThompson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shoutout! Very nice review, I love mine, after some minor tweaks it is a very robust unit. Now...the sequential...AVOID! lol

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen your sequential video yet but I'll definitely check it out, haha thanks for the support!

@DouglasThompson 3 жыл бұрын

@@GTGREG Turned out to be a great video for all the wrong reasons...lol

@DouglasThompson 3 жыл бұрын

@@GTGREG I made a short lubrication guide too since I had a request for it. Its best to take it apart to fully clean and lubricate the h-pattern but it can be done with just removing the side panels. Simvertex did a horrible job with their lubrication tutorial. They recommend people use wd40...lol

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

@@DouglasThompson gold is gold 😏 more people are gonna need that video in the long run, it'll live foreverrrrrrrr 😂

@rtimmins7212 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video, There is not a lot online as far as review for this shifter.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

probably for good reason :)

@elmalloc 3 жыл бұрын

Great camera angles.

@DeePunter Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@patrickpieper8441 3 жыл бұрын

Subbed at Ashy Larry's elbow. As far as shifters go I have a Frex H pattern I picked up used a month ago luckily and love it, I was about to buy this one, glad I didnt.

@PrinceNeverLazy 2 жыл бұрын

Does the frex have a centering force as well?

@gwenndolynnmecklenburg6457 3 жыл бұрын

well done Sir,..thank you!!

2 жыл бұрын

great review. thx.

@neilmouneimne5451 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks! Since shooting this video, have any other mid-tier shifters come out that might beat this one? I hate the feel my Clubsport, but I'm not 100% sure I want to commit to Pro-Sim.

@benjaminh1034 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I wonder how this compares to the SRT gearbox.

@jordenj 3 жыл бұрын

I do think the length of the rod massively increases the throw you have on there. You could make it half as long of a throw just using a shorter rod i think.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

its so longgggggggggg

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

@UC9KyvQlL7cgnG03NPcqzbPw yes there is more travel for reasons you mentioned but I don't know how much the long shaft affects the throw feel versus the design of the shifter. What I mean by that is if the length was shortened by 25%, the throw should still be long due to the cutouts location for the balls to sit in. It's a complicated inquiry since I don't know the math (nor do I care to find out) for overall throw length by means of shaft modification vs, moving the ball notches closer to each other. I have an extensions for my prosim, but due to the design, the throw length doesn't feel dramatically different. I should have articulated that thought a little better, will try to be more clear next time.

@gregbrenner4337 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@OhItsThat 3 жыл бұрын

The ashy Larry of H pattern shifters. Enough said. After going through the Thrustmaster and two Fanatec Clubsport shifters. I’m so happy I got the Pro Sim (wish I could have got the black and gold special edition though) I do still wanna add a Frex to my setup though. I want that really short throw for older Formula cars.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

😁😁 I want the black version too, I guess if I want it bad enough I'll just take it apart and have it anodized. That fresh really looks interesting doesn't it. The shape of it is way off but if you can past that, I hear all good things. Not one negative comment, at least that I have seen

@mako4874 3 жыл бұрын

Ur frames look amazing . I’ve got the same monitor setup in the same way but urs looks great . Can I ask ur fov and detail settings pls ? Just as a starting point

@ch3m1c 3 жыл бұрын

nice video - thanks for sharing! But disable/hide the ingame wheel while riding :) And what are you riding there + whats FOV are you rocking?

@DrR1pper Жыл бұрын

I can see input delay on your monitors. Maybe you don't mind that level of delay and have gotten used to it but letting you know just in case you weren't aware of it as I think it could be improved.

@PatrickKline 3 жыл бұрын

From the look of it, it’s not even available anymore. Thanks for the review. I’ll stick with Fanatec until I hit the lotto and can drop $1,700 on a ProSim

@spiralmoment 2 жыл бұрын

try and check the BDH one it looks seriously awesome, and its a good deal cheaper than the prosim.

@kurtt6102 Жыл бұрын

Any plans on testing the V5? Or just review changes with the latest version of this shifter ?

@donzmeuheu6153 3 жыл бұрын

I adore your DuckTail Shirt Sir😍

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

haha, thanks man, one of my favorite t-shirts, cant remember where i got it from though :/. I think it was some annoying ad on IG LOL

@donzmeuheu6153 3 жыл бұрын

I found a Store online now. Just bought one. This Ducktail Tshirts are so funny. I'm a huge Porsche and Duck Fan...so this Shirt was a must. Thank you for wearing it during your videos

@briancan7792 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! How long did shipping take for you?

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

Shipping was about 15 days if memory serves me. NOTE, I ordered mine from alibaba US shipper and there are many shipping options and prices out there for this shifter.

@Sp00nxl777 2 жыл бұрын

lol you got me with the this shifter is as dry as Larry's elbows !!!

@softyspillowentertainment8766 Жыл бұрын

I bought this recently and lost the usb adapter. I tried 3 different 4pin gx12 to usb adapters from amazon but nothing is working. My computer doesn’t react at all. Any suggestions?

@AudioJellyfish 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to turn the animated wheel off on your monitor, that input lag would throw me off so much watching it all the time.

@RVRCloset 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, looks a bit overpiced. A friend of mine have this shifter, and he had to loob it as well.. But I don't think he spent this much when he bought it, I think they have pushed the price up quite a bit.. He also bought a Simvertex SQ, and that thing was garbage.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

yea, buyer beware for sure!

@DouglasThompson 3 жыл бұрын

I did actually spend quite a bit to get mine...I was desperate for an h-pattern after my Fanatec broke and I didnt want to buy another Fanatec. The frex was very nice but the extreme side to side action was off-putting to me.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

@@DouglasThompson your video was helpful af for me, thx! I think as you mentioned in your video that this may be cast and I think that's the fundamental problem the tolerance levels are way off. The notch design in that shaft is perfect for an h pattern shifter and it does a really good job it's just a matter of getting those guide hole punches to be accurate and I think maybe it's due to casting flaws. Who knows

@dubtube6691 3 жыл бұрын

700€ lol nope

@SimsRUs 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, are you saying there is a shifter in existence that is not mounted to your rig?

@minigungaming5915 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible that the most reliable shifter is also the cheapest Good on you, Logitech. Somehow you're the only brand that makes a shifter that doesn't have garbage reliability or giant glaring flaws for the price range.

@jamesbutler606 3 жыл бұрын

hang about, was that WD40 you were using as a lubricant instead of a lithium/PTFE type grease? try that and report back - a heavy grease will be a lot better than a lightweight water disperser/rust preventer for lubrication long term.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

I used it all, if you notice the blue tone to the rubber bushings, that is evidence of a previous lube effort by myself (3rd time). Although their website says specifically not to grease it, I still did it because the recommended method did not work. Either way, its mechanically flawed and needs some machining to function properly.

@chrisjohnson261 3 жыл бұрын

It use to cose about 350 but has since gone up to most 7hundred

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

$350 is the right price, $700 is the price i see now, I paid slightly less than that but its still overpriced by double and well, it dosent work, lol...its a paperweight (LITERALLY) for me now.

@Shakshuka69 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know how much it weighs in box? Trying to calculate shipping cost from china

@DouglasThompson 3 жыл бұрын

I have come up with a very simple fix to your biggest compaint about the shifter. I will make a short video and link you to it as soon as I can.

@larryfoster423 3 жыл бұрын

For that kind of price and they omitted Reverse its a no go for me Then there is an add on to give reverse Absolute NO

@dubscope2246 3 жыл бұрын

700$ and you have to fix it lol noway, thanks for the video

@toxicfcuk 2 жыл бұрын

would this work on the Ps5?

@OkieDokieSmokie 2 жыл бұрын

I need an addon for reverse gear? Thats rather optimistic considering my driving skill...or lack there of.

@GTGREG 2 жыл бұрын

Mine too🤣🤣

@chrisjohnson261 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question about the p1x mount

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

yo Chris, whats up?

@songboek 11 ай бұрын

Can someone tell me which sims and which cars still use an H pattern?? I love to buy one but it seems like a dying breed. smh.

@a10miletooth 2 жыл бұрын

"After using this for a week, I think I could live with it." Haha, that's horrible for a 700$ product. This thing is like a prototype. I'll stick with my TH8A, yeah, it doesn't have any mechanical feeling in its operation, but I'll never break it lest I decide to kick it off my rig, lol!! (I'd probably break my foot trying if I ever did.) My question is: What are people doing to their shifters that could cause them to break or fail?!

@minigungaming5915 2 жыл бұрын

If you're talking about in general, The Fanatec SQ LOVES to miss shift for literally zero reason. None at all. Once the issue starts happening it doesn't go away either. It's a $250 piece of garbage.

@Simlife101 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed when you go from 2nd to 3rd it seems a bit finicky so can i ask why that is not mentioned?

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the full video my guy?

@Simlife101 3 жыл бұрын

@@GTGREG ok so i didnt lol i watched until you said thanks for watching and goodbye but wasnt aware it carried on lol. So you do mention it my bad. As you explained the issue lets hope they can fix it but have to wait and see becuase i really wanted this shifter to be great. sad but still hope.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

@@Simlife101 ya man I'm really hopefully it'll get revised. It kinda seems that the chassis is cast alum, higher tolerance machining may help.

@gyujinyang2680 2 жыл бұрын

pro sim vs simvertex is there big diffrence out side of adjustability? only feeling I meant

@GTGREG 2 жыл бұрын

Massive difference on all fronts. This thing is a flaming piece of shit. The guy I gave it to sent me a pic of the handle broken off. Avoid at all costs

@gyujinyang2680 2 жыл бұрын

@@GTGREGthen better to stick to fanatec sq 1.5 shifter? kindly give me advice

@GTGREG 2 жыл бұрын

@@gyujinyang2680 frex or pro sim, ProSim is amazing but lacks sequential function. Fanatec is RMA city or DIY fixing. Outside of that weird magnet issue, the fanatec is pretty damn good. The feel is ok but nothing compares to the ProSim. I'm gonna buy a frex when they are available and try it out.

@gyujinyang2680 2 жыл бұрын

@@GTGREG sorry for bothering but last question. 1. is prosim definitely better than frex? outside of price point. only point of view of feeling. 2. how do you think about bdh H shifter? I like fanatec shifter but the mis-shifting issue drives me crazy. I cannot bare it anymore. kindly advise me. Thank you in advance

@sunsetRspec 3 жыл бұрын

where do i order this?

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

You still want to order this after the problems? If so, try ebay

@jimbo121 2 жыл бұрын

Music too loud.

2 жыл бұрын

cute shirt though... lol.

@spiralmoment 2 жыл бұрын

it looks good. but no reverse is just ridiculous and the price is close to the BDH shifter which is a real piece of engineering, made by a guy that actually cares about his product. and not some half assed china attempt at making money. if it would actually work and cost about the same as the fanatec, they'd might have something.

@mqt5 11 ай бұрын

The background music is a bit too loud compared to your voice

@colinbailey6236 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Frex?

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet, they are so hard to get and I think I missed the last batch. I'm eager to try it though.

@colinbailey6236 3 жыл бұрын

@@GTGREG I've got one and it's nice. Very short shift but I've also ordered the BDH one I have linked for you.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

@@colinbailey6236 😁😁 I'm gonna try them all! That bazooka rocket one looks to be pretty cool also. The BDH one looks very promising.

@colinbailey6236 3 жыл бұрын

@@GTGREG I agree mate. I'm looking forward to getting the BDH one :) I'll let you know how it goes. Great channel btw dude!

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

@@colinbailey6236 that would be excellent and thanks, I really appreciate it!

@ruicastro1410 Жыл бұрын

The big reason the Fanatec shifter still is the best for me is simply because what it offers at its price point is simply ridiculous. Seamlessly switching between H-pattern and Sequential modes is a must have for me because I sandbox around with a lot of different cars. Even though the durability and sequential mode could both be improved, the H-pattern portion is really good IMO. I busted over 700 hours of use into that shifter without missing a heartbeat although I can definitely feel the wear, but I'm a happy camper.

@02semiata Жыл бұрын

I hate my fanatec shifter with a passion. It’s super easy to miss shift with it. I had tried so many different levels of resistance as well. Nothing helps.

@CrashD6 2 жыл бұрын

That's an expensive piece of shift!

@timl9870 3 жыл бұрын

You obviously don't do rally- you really need reverse. Not a great option at all, what were they thinking - money grab for reverse. No sale here. Great review, but you should do rally to cover all aspects.

@GTGREG 3 жыл бұрын

Duly noted, I've recently ordered a sparco l999 for rally because I want to get into it. Good advice 👍🏾