How to mix Simagic Wheels & Bases with Other Brand Hardware

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How to mix Simagic Wheels & Bases with Other Brand Hardware - Fanatec / Simucube / etc

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Since my full review of the Simagic Wheels and M10 base a little while back, I've been asked hundreds of times if the Simagic Wheels can be used on other wheelbases, as well as if you can use other brand wheels with Simagic wheelbases, so today I'll show you how all these scenarios work and what you'll need to get the job done.
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@paulskipp5760 4 жыл бұрын

Will, you are rapidly becoming one of the best, most complete sim racing channels on KZfaq. Keep up the good work!

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Paul. As I gain more exposure to a wider range of gear it means I can provide much more diverse experience in my videos. So you’ll see some big improvements this year :) Only just getting started :)

@Bob-Jenkins 4 жыл бұрын

He could position himself as the low key Aussie version of Barry Rowland. Not quite as in-depth but that's not necessarily a bad thing, it'd be hard to replace Bazza. I do agree with you, but I'd refine my opinion by adding 'most complete Aussie' sim channel on the Tubes. @Boosted Media That Porsche wheel is looking a tad lonely, I'm down in Adelaide and have 8 Fanatec quick-release wheels. They're all without button boxes, but I'm willing to compromise if... well... you feel it's cluttering up your backdrop and are considering giving it a new home. Just sayin'. As Paul said 'you're rapidly becoming' rapidly being the operative word; soon you'll be taking on the likes of that jolly bald English chap and the other one who sounds like he's speaking with a mouthful of marbles. Seriously though, good on ya mate you're doing a bang-up job. Now pull ya finger out and show those crazy Poms and Seppos what hard yakka's all about. It'd be cool to see you pop up in one of their streams or something like that - if you haven't done so already, that is. Don't forget, lonely Porsche Rim; happy home in Adelaide. 😉

@jonboy2950 4 жыл бұрын

Will, you have not followed one of the fundamental rules when taking apart electronic devices. And that is when you are finished you should always have one or two screws left over where you have no idea where they have come from.

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Shiz! You’re absolutely right!!!

@d00dEEE 4 жыл бұрын

We call that "cost reduction". 👍

@lukejordan9670 3 жыл бұрын

I've literally been searching for hours to see if i could use these sim magic wheels with my small mige motor and this video answered every question i had, Thanks Will

@davidkessler1013 Жыл бұрын

Did it work? Thinking about doing same thing but worried about cable

@pwblo_org 7 ай бұрын

@@davidkessler1013i bought a gt1 d wheel to try if it work in usb i will comment again when I receive it and test it

@pwblo_org 7 ай бұрын

@@davidkessler1013 So it work with a gt1-d with a moza base, i just plugged the wheel with usb

@pimvm9892 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what i was looking for, I am thinking about making a diy wheel but was not sure if it would fit on the M10. Now I know what to expect.

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped :)

@LaurenceDusoswa 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent review. Very informative, even for those of us (like me) who already own a Simagic device.

@jonfrderick 2 жыл бұрын

alpha mini + gt4 or CSL+gt3!! After club sport QR, 3rd party magnetic shifters with GT3 wheel & boost kit the price is not so different. Is the wheel really that much better ( simagic) its only 2nm, where's for eventually 15nm bases is easier to upgrade from DD bcus the sell like wildfire 2nd hand. Ive never owned a wheel though but am mad fast no assists. cheers lad

@jonfrderick 2 жыл бұрын

1.27.00- 1.27.50 (f1-21)consistent pace around bahrain which is alright otherwise I wouldnt upgrade to such wheels thered be no point.

@thebigcat8312 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so good I watched it twice .

@olimac938 4 жыл бұрын

Ohh man, those wheels are awesome, i need the wheels now but my no money in this moment. Excellent video, new sub

@user-ir1vt9lo8w 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, any chance you can make a short tutorial on connecting Fanatec wheel on Simagic M10 base?

@nickking6659 4 жыл бұрын

First of all Will, congratulations. Your channel is among the best out there, if not the best. You’re living the American dream (in Australia) and like me, you have a beautiful wife that is way out of our league , and 2 adorable kids. Love the channel and all that you do for the sim racing community

@PurdueAirsoft 4 жыл бұрын

I tried the skip barber after I watched you race it in some other videos and it is just a really fun car to drive.

@play_by_ear 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will, I’m considering moving on to the simucube 2 and it’s great to know I can use my existing simagic wheel on it

@YayDanMan 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm I like the sound of easy adaptation of those wheels

@Fijidummo 2 жыл бұрын

Was looking all over for a video like this lol

@SUBARUWRC555Jiffy 4 жыл бұрын

awesome my sparco 383 will bolt to the button box!

@jasonmullin4310 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I learned something! Thanks Will.

@tactikool4740 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered my SimMagic base and they use the NRG quick release for their system.

@FootballTech7 4 жыл бұрын

So out of interest. I’d be interested in the M10 base. I kinda like their GT4 rim, but prefer the fanatec CS formula V2. So how would I need to have that and the M10 base..?

@supermanbatman7445 2 жыл бұрын

It does the job. Excellent product.

@apexvisiontv 10 ай бұрын

Couple of questions. Does this simagic QR fit the Moza? I have a turn racing R305 I run with my CS wheel. I’m thinking about buying the GT Pro Hub or GT Pro with D 320mm wheel and plug back into the PC. Which would you recommend? Love the channel and content. An older video but it just shows how on point you are 😎

@kiptanoi4422 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, how did you mount the simucube 2 wheel adapter to a simagic GT4 wheel? Does it required anything else then the wheelside quick release from simucube? Nothing more? Like any adapter?

@adamshipstone9885 4 жыл бұрын

Do we know if we can buy simagic wheel side qr to put on other wheels to save with the issue of the cable on the base side quick release or will it need a new base side qr?

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen simfai advertising the QR on its own for sale.

@scuderiabazzane6064 4 жыл бұрын

Boosted Media where? I didn’t find it yet...

@Bbeavis 4 жыл бұрын

11:05 eloquent = elegant. Sorry but I had to point it out! :P

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao I was waiting for someone to catch that! I hadn’t slept for 3 days when I recorded this video. :/ Believe me. There were a LOT of takes.

@Marknewell273 4 жыл бұрын

So is an extension needed for the gt4 to convert the 50mm to 70mm pattern first, then mount to the wheel side Simucube QR? Or is there a way to do it without an extension to keep the wheel to motor distance the same?

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

The Simucube QR (at last the one I have) also has a 50mm stud pattern on it.

@Marknewell273 4 жыл бұрын

@@boostedmedia Thanks!

@leelee-up1rc 4 жыл бұрын

the simagic wheel got Aviation plug option in china market

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh that’s good to know!

@mrx6666663 3 жыл бұрын

Please do you know the size of the key to put out my wheel ? I have found a 3drap wheel gt3 replacement for my gt1 simagic.? Thank you in advance.

@DavidGarcia-oi5nt 3 жыл бұрын

Just get any regular metric Allen key set and you should be good to go , but off the top of my head I want to say 5mm hex key

@simracersarma19 2 жыл бұрын

Sir I am really Inspired by your videos. Is it possible to use a F1 wheel on Thrust T150 pro. It doesnt have a quick release

@klendatas1 7 ай бұрын

what actual rim is mounted onto simagic hub?

@daemon3spade 2 жыл бұрын

What about using ebay/aliexpress NRG style QR? will it damage the base?

@davidclark5155 2 жыл бұрын

So could I use this quick release to connect a momo or some other 70mm wheel to the simagic without connecting any electronics? Just the wheel and use separate shifter maybe?

@rideh 2 жыл бұрын

yeah you can do that but you might want a button box

@tamaz125 4 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if an Aussie distributor has been announced?

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

It’s in the video discription. Simrigs.com

@tamaz125 4 жыл бұрын

@@boostedmedia thank you, and apologies....don't know how I missed it.

@northstarz1125 Жыл бұрын

does anyone know how to remove the rotary encoders on the gts wheel. ive removed the 4 screws on the face plate because i just got the wheel and there is something rattling around inside but all functionality seems fine. So i thought maybe a scew came loose. But the encoders are whats holding the faceplate on.

@curtandre6893 2 жыл бұрын

how bout a simagic wheelbase and a thrustmaster sf1000 wheel? is it compatible with one another if I buy the quick release system?

@EzzraOG Жыл бұрын

would this work for the newer Simagic FX Pro on a Fanatec bass? struggling to find a kit

@FormulaProg 3 жыл бұрын

I want to use the Ferrari f1 wheel on my fanatec base, is that possible?

@Phornung 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you! Does anyone have a good address to get a proper coiled usb-mini cable? If possible in Canada / US. Thanks!

@hafidzdin228 3 жыл бұрын

Can somebody clarify before i make a mistake, can you fit fanatec podium wheels on the m10?

@ko-qu4py 2 жыл бұрын

is it possible to use simagic steer into csldd?

@togwilson 3 жыл бұрын

the flex looked like it was coming from your rig.

@lukeannett 4 жыл бұрын

Is it easy to wire the GT4 to usb?

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Yep it has the same mini-USB connection.

@felixpega 2 жыл бұрын

At minute 10 he comments that the bolt pattern of the base axis is 70mm, could he tell what the pattern of the Alpha mini base axis is? Greetings

@azamat19 Жыл бұрын

58mm so not possible to mount a different qr.

@CalamityBaird 2 жыл бұрын

So it's possible to buy the cheap McLaren GT3 wheel from fanatec and use it with my simagic alpha mini?

@jimmybobby9400 9 ай бұрын

One of these content creators are really missing an opportunity here. The world of 3rd party compatibility, and 1st party w/ another 1st party is really confusing. There's needs to be a guide on this stuff somewhere.

@andyhellemans1579 2 жыл бұрын

Would a moza wheel work on a simagic? Their f1 wheel looks good.

@333sge Жыл бұрын

have the same question

@Rooz31 2 жыл бұрын

Will have you reviewed the simagic alpha mini yet ? Keen to understand how it compares with the csl dd.

@boostedmedia 2 жыл бұрын

No. We won’t deal with Simagic after past experiences. So probably won’t happen.

@Rooz31 2 жыл бұрын

@@boostedmedia was it to do with the product quality/ performance or a business dealing ?

@boostedmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Unethical conduct

@2Pi100 2 жыл бұрын

@@boostedmedia sincerely wish you'd elaborate further rather than being so vague with every response, as I've seen "we don't deal with Simagic after past experiences" plastered under every video without explanation. You want the consumer to discredit Simagic, but you won't give any good reason why. As somebody looking to spend thousands of dollars on a new sim setup that's considering Simagic as my best option, and as a subscriber, Boosted Media's vague & cryptic pessimism is the only thing turning me off from pulling the trigger. Someone that carries as much weight in this industry as you should consider to either elaborate further to potentially warn the consumer, as that's the moral duty you should carry, or ignore these kinds of comments altogether. Just a suggestion. Remember you are the biggest channel (by far) to thoroughly break down Simagic and their product, and the sudden flip & vagueness is super sketch. No I won't buy Fanatec.

@boostedmedia 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t want the consumer to disregard Simagic. We just won’t deal with them directly again after the behaviour we’ve seen from an individual. I have no issue with the products I’ve tested beyond what’s covered in the videos. If you want to buy their products we aren’t going to try and talk you out of it. The Alpha was good and I’m sure the Mini is too.

@andreasotto1977 4 жыл бұрын

Does the base still go into berzerk mode (turning like crazy) occasionally or has this been sorted out in the meantime?

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t used the base since I did the review but I did figure out why it happened and it is repeatable. If you have the wheel turned past the angle you adjust the sensitivity to then it goes mental. So for example if you have the wheel turned to full lock at 900 degrees, then set the software to have a range of 360 degrees it will do it.

@andreasotto1977 4 жыл бұрын

@@boostedmedia phew, this sounds like a nice party prank. ;-) But while the issue itself still bothers me, it least it does not happen out of nowhere.

@Default.30 Жыл бұрын

Hi Will, I have a fanatec Podium DD and I want to use simmagic's FX PRO steering wheel. can i successfully combine the fanatec base and the steering wheel of Simagic using the methods on your video? Please let me know, Thank You so much.

@chuckystang 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone actually run a Simagic wheel rim on a Fanatec base? I am interested in Simagic's Formula style wheel rim on a DD1 because I like the size of the rim. Fanatec at this time only offers very small Formula style rims.

@MrFrosty888 4 жыл бұрын

Well after seen this I was stuck on the part what and how I would get buttons on my simucube wheel base as once I get the wheel base n peddles from fanatec I am going to be broke lol. If this wheel is cheap to buy seems enough to race with n button box on the rig while u save n get ascher wheel set. Cheers man. But ? For you that cable on the back does it get in the way at all when the wheel rotates 900 degree as I will be using my wheel fos Supercars and drifting and also plan on buying a f1 wheel for when I do my league races.

@3fps_sup 5 ай бұрын

i just buy a simagic quick release adapter

@berniemaibom214 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of work in my opinion

@dante316a Жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried to use a simagic wheel on a moza base?

@JorgeDSRacing Жыл бұрын

I have that doubt too.

@pwblo_org 7 ай бұрын

i did it and it work if you use the wheel with the cable (gt1 for me)

@RedfoxQc 4 жыл бұрын

Mmmm, I don't trust the Mini USB port on the wheel ... over time, it will get slack. What do you think?

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

I’m concerned about it too. Apparently there is an option for a screw in cable. However details are scarce.

@RedfoxQc 4 жыл бұрын

@@boostedmedia Ok, thank you for your answer. I will stay tuned for a possible change...

@SmokeyMesa 4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe the usb conversions work with the new Porsche endurance or the V2 Formula rims yet.

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

SRM have one for formula V2 now I believe but not for the Endurance button module just yet.

@drinkenbus6813 4 жыл бұрын

do you have any old fanatec stuff that i may buy from you?

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Not at the moment I’m afraid. I’ve sold or given away all the stuff I bought a while back, and I don’t feel right about selling stuff I’ve received free of cost, plus it’s good to hold on to it so I can do future reviews as updates come out, etc.

@azamat19 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this video is not valid anymore. I have bought the alpha and wanted to mount a 70mm qr on the alpha. But it has an 58mm pattern. Really sucks. This video was the reason i bought simagic lol.

@Steve93K Жыл бұрын

the 70mm refer to the pcd bolt pattern on the qr. D1 spec, genuine NRG works with it.

@azamat19 Жыл бұрын

@@Steve93K 70 pcd refers to the old simagic wheelbase, the newer ones use 58mm. Thats why i have said its not valid anymore.

@Steve93K Жыл бұрын

@@azamat19 Im confused, you meant the base itself has a different pattern now? Doesnt that make older wheels dont work with newer base? Sorry if i'm confused. Because I dont see the base having any changes. Simagic has two QR, QR50 and QR70. thats all i know. Because you can still buy a Alpha/Alpha Mini with a 70mm QR included.

@Steve93K Жыл бұрын

@@azamat19 i did a quick search. 58mm is the bolt spacing on the BASE side of the QR.

@azamat19 Жыл бұрын

@@Steve93K this video was about using standard 70mm pcd Rims on simagic wheelbase and about the simagic rims that all have standard 70mm pcd to mount to thirdparty wheelbases. This old simagic wheelbase in this video uses a standard 70mm pcd pattern under the qr. So like here in this video you disassemble the qr and can then mount your own qr or a rim directly. That was what this video was about and the reason i bought a simagic alpha. But the alpha wheelbases use 58mm under the qr, so its not possible to mount my xero flex qr without a really expensive adapter. I hope its clear now.

@braindead8531 4 жыл бұрын

so you pull apart someone elses hardware but dont even have the courtesy to mention them?

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Was borrowed from a reseller who was mentioned multiple times in the review videos and is linked in the video description. People don’t need me to go through all the details of how stuff came to be in the studio in every single video.

@braindead8531 4 жыл бұрын

@@boostedmedia no link there bud

@boostedmedia 4 жыл бұрын

My mistake. I’ll add it in shortly. Must have copied the description footer across from the wrong video. Edit. Just went to add it but it was already there. It’s the first thing after the discord link.