Should you buy Sim Racing Gear from AliExpress?

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4 ай бұрын

Looking at 3 products I bought from AliExpress to see if it is worth buying sim racing gear from Ali and if so what to buy and what to avoid. If you have any questions or need more information regarding any of these products leave a comment and I will do my best to respond. Enjoy, hope to see you again.
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@sas2dj 4 ай бұрын

I have that handbrake. Achieved 6 top 100 positions in Richard Burns Rally, with that thing. You don't need much more, still works fine after 2 years

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

I am certain there are thousands of sim racers that will out race me with this handbrake of that I’m sure lol so yea, you can make use of this handbrake. I just think for the money the Moza one will give more people a better experience. I don’t make any money of any of these recommendations btw it’s just my opinion. Thank you for watching 🙌🏻

@sas2dj 3 ай бұрын

I did replace the spring for a stiffer one, love your reviews. Keep on going @@TheSimCircuit

@amazin7006 2 ай бұрын

There are guys who are top rank in that game with just a keyboard and mouse lol. I have some pretty decent times since using an Xbox controller for the last 10 years. Skill will beat all equipment!

@TheSimCircuit 2 ай бұрын

@@amazin7006 100% agree skill = boss guys racing professionally on Logitech g29’s 🤯

@117johnpar Ай бұрын

I agree, you have to calibrate it with the spring inside it. Not in software. takes a bit of fiddling but mines perfect. I could use it as a PTO clutch if I had to.

@viktoytube 4 ай бұрын

Have watched few of your reviews, and they are really good, really good and underrated channel :D

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment matey your making me blush 😂 always nice getting positive feedback 🙌🏻

@jamesdowling8246 4 ай бұрын

love this channel brillant reviews thanks mate

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much James I know you have been watching for a wile and it’s appreciated 🙌🏻

@IlVenturetto 4 ай бұрын

KZfaq recommended me your video, and now I'm subscribed! Nice video! Thank you!

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching matey its much appreciated, youtube must be desperate recommending me 🤔😂

@IlVenturetto 4 ай бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit I think the algorithm is working great because I enjoyed your content very much!

@kenhiew2900 4 ай бұрын

Thanks dor the reviews mate 👍

@tetley3737 4 ай бұрын

Liked the visual magic trick with the simagic haptic added to the brake pedal. Very nice indeed!

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Thanks took me much longer than I care to admit 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

@GeneAuyeung 4 ай бұрын

New year new sign off? I liked the Hallelujah 😂

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

😂😂 no no still allot Hallelujah’s to come 👊🏻

@GrandpaGoesGaming 4 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for. Now I can stop just wishlisting things and actually start buying them 😂 Liked & subscribed

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

List never ends 🤦🏼‍♂️ thanks for watching and the sub matey 🙌🏻

@Midsouth-Drone-Photography 4 ай бұрын

Haha that intro. I love your reviews

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

😂 thank you for watching my silly intros matey 🙌🏻

@miguiaus9993 2 ай бұрын

I own Simsonn New Pedals which is just a rebrand of Simjack and they are excellent and their customer support is very fast to reply to your questions. I paid 300 aud for a full set without the plate versus 1500 aud that the high end branded versions cost. Honestly impressed and months later they work like a charm still.

@TheSimCircuit 2 ай бұрын

Unless you willing to pay 700 aud I don’t think you will be getting much better pedals. These really surprised me. Thanks for watching matey it’s much appreciated 🙌🏻 hope you get tons of wins with them Simsonns 😜

@ricardoa1661 2 ай бұрын

found the same Simsonn pedals on amazon 3X pedals plate ,base and multiple springs elastomers for $500 CAD , i think we both are going to enjoy these 😁

@mpflippo1023 13 күн бұрын

Another great video! Curious, how did you mount your Simlogic to your rig?

@TheSimCircuit 12 күн бұрын

Cheers matey 🙌🏻 I got a GoPro mount with 1/4 thread for back of simlogic. If you want a closer look sure send me a msg Facebook, insta or email and I will send you a photo 🙌🏻

@mpflippo1023 11 күн бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit I just sent you a facebook message and also included my email. Thanks for providing that....Cheers!

@Hexadeci 4 ай бұрын

I got a bunch of Q1R knockoffs from Ali and love them. I think I ended up with 4 QR’s for around $130 and they are rock solid on the VRS. Also bought the SRS shifter for around $100 and it’s great. 👍

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Yea seen people commenting they bought boost pack for fanatec base for $30 instead of $150. Tons of sim gear available on Ali now 🫣

@TheMrSnipey 4 ай бұрын

I bought one of those hand brakes from aliexpress but I replaced the sensor with a hall-effect sensor and an arduino and added a spring to the setup and it feels great. Spring cost $4, arduino cost $4 and the hall effect sensor cost 20 cents.

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Damm I need to get more handy but when I try I just get my hands on a beer and give up 😂. I find it amazing when people can buy something and mod something on that product for little money and vastly improve it. 🤯 makes you wonder why it’s not done by manufacturers first time round 🤔

@Skeletomania 4 ай бұрын

@@TheSimCircuitbecause the bad products are made by companies that don't actually use the products they make

@jRoundHouseNinja 4 ай бұрын

Love these peddles

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

For the money I don’t think they can be beaten 🙌🏻

@Parallax1024 4 ай бұрын

Man thank you great video now I have yep another thing to buy/upgrade to my money pit 😂😂😂👍🏽

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Thank you matey and thank you for watching 👊🏻

@RyKnocks Ай бұрын

Hey there! Do you have a link to the Simlogic screen? I can't seem to find it. Great stuff!

@TheSimCircuit Ай бұрын

Hey matey thanks for watching. Link below to exact one I bought but seems to be sold out atm 🤦🏼‍♂️ a.aliexpress.com/_EQT2sgT

@bgdaddy42069 4 ай бұрын

i only use the handbrake for rally i dont mind it i got it 2 years ago no problems. i loved my sim jack mini pedals. the race logic looks pretty good

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Few people telling me they running the handbrake and it does the job. If you can get it properly calibrated then maybe not a bad shout for the price. Someone else told me they modified theirs and it’s much better for like $8.

@rofalmatt 4 ай бұрын

cheers mate. I did think about getting the handbrake, now ill avoid cheers

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Yea the real cheap ones I would avoid, you do get what you pay for even on Ali. I seen few handbrake priced around €80 on AliExpress and I think from seeing user submitted reviews they must be half decent but for similar money I would say go with the Moza one it’s surprisingly well made for price and comes with few extra springs and elastomers to adjust to your liking 👍🏻

@brennanadkins 2 ай бұрын

Commenting for the algorithm to hopefully pick you up.

@TheSimCircuit 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching & commenting matey it’s much appreciated 🙌🏻

@lewisgordon1490 4 ай бұрын

15:30 you said "last lap" did I hear that right? What about best in session (what i would prefer)? Can you choose which?

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Hi yes you can, adjust last lap, best in session or even best of all time

@hankbizzle5282 4 ай бұрын

I got that handbrake off Ebay and for the money it was actually pretty good. It broke after a year or so though and I still haven't replaced it.

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

I mean for the price the build quality not bad, I expected worse. Depending on how often you use the handbrake this one can get the job done 👍🏻

@Northbourne12 4 ай бұрын

I got a Fanatec boost power pack off Ali cost £30uk delivered in less than five business days, works perfect.

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

That’s amazing especially seeing that Fanatec charges a €150 for a power supply 🤯

@Northbourne12 4 ай бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit exactly how much are they making on them

@jaywarren3505 4 ай бұрын

can you share a link to the item you ordered?

@matta2738 4 ай бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit Whats even more amazing is he had it delivered in 5 days. You don't get that from fanatec

@frankzappa2274 4 ай бұрын

Sorry for bugging you again 🙏 but really importantly how do i plug in and control those Simagic shakers on those Sim Jack pedals?? I really must do something like this unless you know a cheaper way without an external amp sound card?

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

No problem at all matey, you buy the control box I will link below. You can buy from loads of places this link is my local sim reseller. www.raceanywhere.co.uk/collections/simagic/products/p2000-hcb-haptic-reactor-brackets

@frankzappa2274 4 ай бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit awh... Thank you good sir!

@samuelvanlane 4 ай бұрын

I have simjack pros I changed from fanatec CSP v2's and they are a massive upgrade. They are one of my pieces of kit on my rig

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Honestly was not expecting the simjack pros to be as good as they were 🤯

@SpartanA31xx 3 ай бұрын

Did you get the "hydraulic" rod on both the brake and throttle?

@TheSimCircuit 3 ай бұрын

@@SpartanA31xxyes for the brake I can’t say if it actually makes a difference or not though 🤷🏼‍♂️

@samuelvanlane 3 ай бұрын

@@SpartanA31xx just the brake

@ryans4553 4 ай бұрын

I've had my eye on the Race Logic but I wish the 2 lights on the top were actually LEDs, not just part of the screen. I feel like they would be way more visible if they used LEDs in that spot.

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Yes part of screen, but agree that way you could control the brightness also if they were led’s 🤔

@vd0o666 4 ай бұрын

What the overlay are you using to show braking?

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

I use RaceLabs you can use for free but the pro version does not cost allot at all and I can highly recommend

@aphae_ 3 ай бұрын

i got the simjack pros last month and got 85A elastomers already included. Weird you didn’t get one

@TheSimCircuit 3 ай бұрын

I bought mine a like 8 months ago maybe they now ship with extra elastomer 🤔 very good if they do 👍🏻

@Jabbawock1972 4 ай бұрын

I´ve got the Simonn Pedal Set..about 200€ Still work fine...Elastomere were crap and the calibration via Diview is crap...so after 6 month i changed the electronic box to a heusinkveld and now all is fine...even with the upgrade kit it costs 200 bucks less thant VRS or HE Sprint..so. good buy

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

🙌🏻 I ran HE Sprints for a long time and they are amazing but I needed more than 65kg on the brake. If you take the price difference in consideration then these pedals are great. Thanks for watching & your input matey it’s appreciated 👍🏻

@giogamer4825 3 ай бұрын

That that Simlogic, do you have the same options in ACC in game? I did only see a couple of dash screens option in ACC. Anyone knows?

@TheSimCircuit 3 ай бұрын

I’m not on acc much but I would guess more info than iRacing beacsue of more telemetry data on Acc but will load Acc up this week and get back to you 👍🏻

@giogamer4825 3 ай бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit Thanks!! Looking forward to your help

@dauntae24 4 ай бұрын

Those swimsuits, mate! 😂 Next time remember to clear your browser history 😉. Love the channel.

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

😂 I know where you paused the video 💦😂😂 thanks for watching matey it’s much appreciated 🙌🏻

@jackmakackov7077 4 ай бұрын

I like the ones with suspenders. Its like a conservative banana hammock

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

@@jackmakackov7077😂

@1thegrimreefer1 Ай бұрын

ive got a cheap aliexpress hand brake going on 4 years now. no problems at all with it.

@TheSimCircuit Ай бұрын

Wow 4 years definitely worth it. I will look at handbrake again I have some that say it lasted days others years but also I think thats because there are allot of places making these. They might all look similar but I’m sure they are not built exactly the same 🤔

@marcushillerstrom25 3 ай бұрын

My son use that handbrake to drift in assetto corsa, and he's very happy with it. You didn't really do a great job explaining why it is bad except for that you think the handle won't last long. I'm not saying your wrong, just that you didn't explain why it's bad. I think it´s okay for what it is, but I haven't used it much myself, just going by what my son tells me.

@TheSimCircuit 3 ай бұрын

Later in video I show how the handbrake goes from 0 to 100 in space of about an inch. Even after calibrating it, this means you have very little control on the handbrake, you can’t moderate how much input you want it’s either nothing or full. Using a button instead of handbrake would work in similar manner. If all you need is to get the wheels to lock up then this will work 100% but if you need to be accurate with your handbrake input then I definitely don’t recommend this handbrake. Also note that there are about 20+ people who sell this handbrake & they all look the same but might not actually be the same 🤷🏼‍♂️ the pedals i show here is branded (SimJack) so even thou they bought of AliExpress there is still some sort of brand association but the handbrake does not have name/brand so I personally would look for something with a brand attached to product even when buying from ebay or AliExpress 🤷🏼‍♂️

@marcushillerstrom25 3 ай бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit Yeah, I can see that being a problem when driving rally, but for drifting it seems to work just fine. And I think maybe we got luckier with ours, because I think our has a bit longer travel that is registered

@frankzappa2274 4 ай бұрын

I bet your already aware but Sim Racing Corner just uploaded 23hrs ago the Budget "HE Sim Handbrake" clone with 200kg load cell... It looks like a winner for cheapest Best quality handbrake. Haha 😹 i am biased as i bought the Simsonn exact copy of this Today. Seriously tho I think the Simsonn version I bought might also be the best because they are the only Chinese clone to have their own software as well. I also have the Simsonn New pro pedals 200kg load cell etc. Simsonn also has the brand new ultra cheap 22nm Simcube clone base ^ ^ (600$usd) everyone is super shocked about. Could be crap might not be though.

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

I have not yet watched the SRC review but did see it, I will make bit of time and watch it tonight. I seen the Simucube clone 😂, I would be seriously amazed if they can get close to the old boss. But like you say it might not thou 🤔

@Pikckyy Күн бұрын

Those pedals better than tlcm?

@TheSimCircuit Күн бұрын

Hey matey I have never used the Tlcm pedals before but from looking I would say the SimJack pro pedals would be the ones I would buy if those are my choices 👍🏻

@VirtualRyders 26 күн бұрын

I have that handbrake and similar pedels from Simmson. Love them both. On the pedels though I used springs instead of elastomers as I found that the springs are more consistent with pressure. The elastomers feel like there is air in the lines and I verified it though the calibration software. You can see if you hold the pressure on the pedal, the elastomers let up off some pressure on their own and you have to apply more pressure with your foot to keep the same amount.

@TheSimCircuit 25 күн бұрын

Yes elastomers will always have some play. Depending on the quality & stiffness of the elastomers you could see allot or little play in holding brake pressure. Try a spring and elastomer combo if you can, I find it’s perfect compromise between precise brake and good pedal feel 🙌🏻

@GregoryShtevensh 2 ай бұрын

I got H-pattern, handbrake, and sequential shifter from ebay or ali express.

@TheSimCircuit 2 ай бұрын

I am looking an H pattern 🤔 what did you get? Good job so far?

@GregoryShtevensh 2 ай бұрын

@TheSimCircuit I got the oddor gear. It's actually very good yeah. Uses hall effect sensors. And is fairly well refined compared to other ebay shifters. Definitely think It's worth it

@sethdale4721 4 ай бұрын

Damn I gotta have that race logic replica

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Worth every penny in my opinion but try your smart phone in the meantime it is very responsive I can’t see any noticeable delay

@rafaelcavalcante1649 4 ай бұрын

@@TheSimCircuitWhat app are you using to simulate the racelogic info ?

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

@@rafaelcavalcante1649 Simhub 👍🏻

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

@@rafaelcavalcante1649setup your phone as a device in simhub software there will be instructions how to get app on your phone 👍🏻

@jasonrebelo181 4 ай бұрын

Im making the rounds on these videos ( incase u seen me commenting haha ) to share yes they are good. Aliexpress simsonn and simjack u cant go wrong for the price its crushing the mainstream competition in value for what fit\finish bragging rights? Idk everyone do u but i wanted to share Aliexpress is all over my rig.. and ive had zero issues so far ..which is shocking.

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

100% agree with you 🙌🏻 and I am happy to hear so many people running their Ali gear for 2 years plus and no issues. Thank you for watching & your input matey 👍🏻

@jjmugz 4 ай бұрын

Ye I posted a vid a week ago of complete DIY if you want to check it out!@@TheSimCircuit

@ittybitbobo7657 2 ай бұрын

Buy crap get crap. Sure you can use crap but its sooooo much better to drive with quality equipment. Everyone starts with cheap, like me, and when they try a quality piece they realize what a difference it makes

@TheSimCircuit 2 ай бұрын

That’s it! buy cheap buy twice as they say. The likes of the pedals are actually better than most entry level pedals on the market from big brands. Unless you paying $350 plus don’t think you will find much better 🤷🏼‍♂️

@MIMCKMedia 4 ай бұрын

Link to the simlogic?

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Here you go matey👍🏻 a.aliexpress.com/_EHqEVtx

@MIMCKMedia 4 ай бұрын

already bought this :)@@TheSimCircuit

@jeffwertz2953 15 күн бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit Looks like labled "RaceLogic" now. To mimic the real thing.

@ViolentPanda1 12 күн бұрын

have that handbrake , it is no longer recognized as an input device just an error in device manager ... not worth the risk

@TheSimCircuit 12 күн бұрын

Yea got real mixed feedback regarding the handbrake, for some it works for others it doesn’t 🤦🏼‍♂️

@ViolentPanda1 12 күн бұрын

@@TheSimCircuit yea probably just a matter of quality control , so many distributers selling it hard to tell if youre getting one of the good ones

@michaelradzi4305 4 ай бұрын

hand brake was broken after 3months

@TheSimCircuit 4 ай бұрын

Getting mixed reports on the handbrake, some good & some bad but you are the 3de person to say their handbrake broke so yea for the price is kinda a gamble I guess