I'm running the dnd quick release on both my cars (sc400 and 350z) and the one on my sc400 is perfectly fine with no play while the one on my 350z has play just like the video showed. I've also gotten a replacement quick release and the play is worse than before and for the people saying its installed wrong its not. There's literally only 1 way to install the quick release so installation error is not possible. I'm also running the dnd hub and steering wheel on both cars so compatibility isn't an issue either. Manufacturer defects does happen it's a hit or miss.

I have been tempted with these ‘low budget’ quick releases, but never dared. It almost feels satisfying knowing that I didn’t pay a lot more for nothing. Thanks for sharing!

I got a quick release just like that, except it’s not designed backwards, off of amazon for 20$ with zero play couple months ago, still has zero play, its a good quick release but i switched it for a 2.0 nrg

Hello HiroshimaSprint! That sucks that the DND quick release is a flop, thank you for telling us to avoid it! And also how is your Mazda2 so far? Major issues so far? I am looking for a first reliable car for cheep (Around $5,000) and want to work on it for a bit. Found some in my area and most of them are manuals so it will be fun learning how to drive stick right?

i almost shop online for DND product but your video pop-up on youtube. Thank you

*Let me clarify some things for those who see this video and misunderstand it’s message.* - DND admitted to me that this item was defective and promptly issued a refund. Nothing I claimed (and documented in great detail) about the quality of the part was untrue. Visual defects aside, there was a noticeable *delay in steering* due to how much play there was between the two parts of the quick release. I don’t know about you, but I call that unsafe. - There is no implication that everything they make is bad. I’m sure they sell plenty of products that aren’t defective, but I’m not spending my own money on finding out. This review is about ONE defective part, which was purchased, and refunded, directly from DND. - If you have purchased this same part or others from DND and had a positive experience, good for you! I did not. That’s why I made the video. Nobody’s saying you’re wrong, so calm down. - If you feel like I have a personal vendetta against DND, save your comment. Again, I had a bad experience with a defective part. I have nothing to gain from sharing my opinion on the matter. I don’t work for a competing brand, I wasn’t paid to say the part was junk, I definitely did not make it up, and I was over the whole thing the moment I received a refund. However, I have a platform that I can use to make people aware of the issue. Steering is the most important part of a car and I felt obligated to share my experience. I’m sure I’ll keep receiving more comments from people who probably didn’t even watch the whole video, let alone read this comment, but I can at least hope that this helps clear some things up.

enjoy your videos... question...i have a 2012 2 but it's an automatic and i want a 5 speed. any suggestions without breaking the bank?

i have quality issues with their alcantara wheel and monakos seat. the purple center stripe on the wheel worn off exposing ugly grey fabric underneath it and the seats fabric is peeling away underneath the seat pretty badly. all started around 2 months in of daily driving, which honestly was only like 350 ish miles due to tons of down time waiting for more suspension components to arrive. def not buying anything else from them. looked and felt amazing at first but man did that change quickly

if it was DESIGNED backwards theyd probably change the release mechanism, but they havent, so its a correct produced QR but DND puts a sticker on there to make it seem as if thats the correct way to mount it, the bump (with the sticker on) is intented to sit inside the steeringwheel hub. Idk what they thought of with this, push away and pull hahah.

I searched eBay and Amazon, and I would say they are completely identical to the DND quick release. Did DND ever prove to you they don't just put their logo on an Amazon part? I am looking for a decent quick release for my Miata track car.

I’m sorry for you man, at the beginning everything looks good but this is bad, I hope you get another one soon and better!!

Great channel for Mazda 2s, Any content coming soon ?

Same thing happened to mine, started with no play, two months later has play and getting worse

Wish I saw your video first because I tried installing it today and it's garbage and everything is backwards. I cheaped out instead of buying sparco like I have on my other track car. Never again

Don,t your cars have cruise control on the steering wheel and on the other side radio plus cd ops on the mazda 2 ?why change the steering wheel.

I wouldn't expect anything less from a $3 alibaba part with a custom logo printed in wuhan.. I have always steered clear of these kind of pieces for my cars but have always wanted to see the real quality of the piece so thankyou for that review it was actually very helpful. Hopefully you recieve the refund your asking for 👍

I bought the Amazon one.. i thought it had alot play till I realized that the spline is notched. It only "fits" one way. If it's not aligned properly, it has play. Have one on my 350z. Also the push design is designed around paddle shifters.. so you can't accidentally release it while driving. The dnd one is probably the one from Amazon re-badged

why was there no way for you to mount it “backwards”

My dnd steering wheel and hub is actually pretty nice to be honest

Imo i think they are just putting the sticker on the wrong end they shouldnt put it on the nub of it because once i removed the sticker off mine i put the nub into the their dnd hub and it fit in just how the sparco 1 does for me that is it might be diffrent for other ppl ig 🤷‍♂️

This quick release is made to be copy of 240euro sparco one. check if maybe you can get Sparco, OMP, RRS or BELTENICK brand.

Everything I got from dnd was good quality stuff for a good price

Yeah, I'm still wondering WHY the hell did they "designed"/copied this product reverse....?? It makes the product even worse then it already is.

The NRG gen 2 knock offs are way better. They've got the same poor tolerances but as they're 3 times the diameter it has less of an effect. With a way bigger second moment of area they'll take a LOT more bending stress too.

Honestly, I think you just got a bad quick release. I've had mine for a while (exact same one as shown in the video) and I've had zero problems with it. 5 stars for DND!

i paid $25 for mine lol i like it

you don’t state why it wouldn’t work “backwards”

Mine was $16 dollars off Egay, an it works rite n tite. 😊 unbranded

From what ive understood your basically saying all dnd products come with defects and problems, maybe thats just a shipping problem and not the companies fault

That’s funny, they wouldn’t give me a refund become of some scratches on the back of my wheel, other than that it was perfectly fine but seeing this shows how DND isn’t perfect at all

Link to the new one?

they gotta be laser etched ebay parts #fishy

Mine is perfectly fine

Must have been made in China. I'll stick with my MOMO hub.

I think its a copycat of the real deal DnD(drag n drift)

My dude you have it backwards the adapter that you're supposed to buy for your steering column there's a hole in the middle that d&d logo is supposed to go in the center of that hole

Is it Chinese lol

Too late for me I guess 😂

WTF did you expect buying tat from ebay?? Come on msn FFS!

Backwards