https://www.gnarpowpow.com/tags/fanatec-dd2/ Tue 05 May 2026 02:43:47 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10060/review-the-frenchie-co-speed-cockpit/
If you've spent any time on the internet in the last 3 months, you'll be familiar with the Speed Cockpit and the bold claims The Frenchie Co. have made, in particular around it's strength and rigidity. The Frenchie Co. recently got in touch and agreed to send us the Speed Cockpit to check out, so it's time to find out how this interesting piece of Sim Racing gear stacks up! If you'd like to pick up any of the gear you see in my videos, I'd love it if you could use the following links. A small percentage of the profits come back to me to put food on the table for my family and keep this channel growing. GRAB YOUR FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ 5% Off Next Level Racing: https://pagnianimports.com.au/?sca_ref=356339.SXQAEhMdAp 5% Off Trak Racer: Use coupon Code "BOOSTED". ___________________________________________ Keen to support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ Music: Liquicity Records #SimRacing #cockpit #frenchie ]]> Tue 08 Dec 2020 20:56:13 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10060/review-the-frenchie-co-speed-cockpit/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10109/review-fanatec-dd1-dd2-vs-simucube-2-sport-pro-a-month-of-testing/
For the past month I've been testing the Fanatec DD1 and DD2 back to back against the Simucube 2 Sport and Pro, as well as asking the sim racing community for their questions, and drawing upon my extended experience with the DD2 and Simucube 2 Ultimate to put together a series of review videos on each product. Today we conclude the series with my experiences, observations and conclusions from testing all of these wheelbases. Still on the fence about which will best suit your needs? This video is for you. ___________________________________ Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00 Build Quality & Reliability: 4:05 Ease of Use & Setup: 9:36 The Ecosystems: 13:09 Force Feedback Quality: 15:13 Value For Money: 21:07 Final Conclusions: 21:50 ___________________________________ GRAB YOUR FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ GRAB YOUR SIMUCUBE HERE: If you'd like to purchase a Simucube Wheelbase and help support Boosted Media in the process at no additional cost to yourself, purchasing from Digital Motorsports using the following link will send a small commission our way to help keep the channel running. Thanks very much for your support! https://digital-motorsports.com/collections/simucube?aff=3 AU: https://hrsims.com/ Or find your local distributor at https://simucu.be DISCOUNTS AND LINKS FOR OTHER GEAR: https://boostedmedia.net/discounts-coupons-codes/ ___________________________________ Videos referenced: Simucube 2 Pro vs. Sport vs. Ultimate (Including look inside): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBU4Ra2seSM Fanatec DD2 Hardware Review (shows flex): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urMoTlb2Hrg Fanatec DD1 vs. DD2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZgtOO3W05Y Simucube 2 Sport vs Pro Driving Test Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVnpir_7u8Q ]]> Thu 10 Sep 2020 21:07:35 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10109/review-fanatec-dd1-dd2-vs-simucube-2-sport-pro-a-month-of-testing/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10113/review-fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-wrc-new-quick-release/
The new "CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC" is the first product we've seen from Fanatec's official partnership with WRC. On the outside you'd be forgiven for saying it looks very similar to the P1 wheel, but under the hood there's some interesting changes, most notably a new Quick Release system. So let's check it out! Grab yours using the following links: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/purchase-here-fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-wrc-us/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/purchase-here-fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-wrc-australia/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/purchase-here-fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-wrc-europe/ JP: https://boostedmedia.net/go/purchase-here-fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-wrc-japan/ Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00 Compatibility: 1:58 What's in the box: 3:38 First Impressions & Hardware Overview: 4:29 New Quick Release: 11:38 Tuning Menu Operation: 18:47 Driving Impressions: 19:20 Conclusions: 23:00 GRAB YOUR OTHER FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ ______________________________________ Sim Racing Garage Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGkDNTQWTTA ______________________________________ Fanatec Tuning Menu Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMGpaAD18LY ______________________________________ JUMP IN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY HERE: https://discord.gg/7YzjkFQ ______________________________________ Keen to support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ #fanatec #wrc #cslelite Music: Liquicity.com ]]> Thu 03 Sep 2020 21:08:16 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10113/review-fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-wrc-new-quick-release/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10132/should-you-update-fanatec-v372-drivers-firmware-fanalab-1-47-overview/
Fanatec's latest driver and Firmware update for Podium, ClubSport and CSL Elite Wheel Bases is here, and while it's still a beta release, it does bring with it some significant bug fixes, feature and drivability updates. Fanalab 1.47 is also here, so let's take a look at both and see whether it's worth updating your hardware and drivers. ______________________________________ Learn how you update your software and firmware here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvtmZxlaxPU ______________________________________ Download the latest Fanatec Beta Drivers HERE: https://forum.fanatec.com/categories/beta-drivers ______________________________________ Download the latest version of Fanalab HERE: https://forum.fanatec.com/categories/fanalab ______________________________________ GRAB YOUR FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ ______________________________________ JUMP IN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY HERE: https://discord.gg/7YzjkFQ ______________________________________ Keen to support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ #Fanatec #fanalab #drivers Music: Liquicity.com ]]> Sat 15 Aug 2020 21:11:57 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10132/should-you-update-fanatec-v372-drivers-firmware-fanalab-1-47-overview/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10158/review-fanatec-clubsport-steering-wheel-f1-2020-limited-edition/
Fanatec have just released their new Limited Edition ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020. This product is limited to just 2020 units and sports a few unique features, the most notable being the new ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module along with the Forged Carbon facia. We were lucky enough to get early access to the new wheel, so let's check it out! Keen to pick one of these wheels up? I'd love it if you could use the following links. A small percentage of the profits come back to me to pay the bills and keep this channel growing. Thanks very much for the support! ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 Limited Edition - North America: https://fanatec.com/us-en/detail/index/sArticle/578?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia Formula V2 Available HERE: https://fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-wheel-formula-v2?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 Limited Edition - Europe: https://fanatec.com/eu-en/detail/index/sArticle/578?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia Formula V2 Available HERE: https://fanatec.com/eu-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-wheel-formula-v2?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 Limited Edition - Australia: https://fanatec.com/au-en/detail/index/sArticle/578?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia Formula V2 Available HERE: https://fanatec.com/au-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-wheel-formula-v2?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 Limited Edition - Japan: https://fanatec.com/ja-en/detail/index/sArticle/578?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia Formula V2 Available HERE: https://fanatec.com/ja-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-wheel-formula-v2?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia GRAB YOUR FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ Fanalab Software Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-evcGUxCHak Podium Advanced Paddle Module Installation & Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK3JNiOZsLw Formula V2 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-n3hq59S5U ___________________________________________ Keen to support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ ___________________________________________ Music: Liquicity Records #fanatec #f12020 #f1wheel ]]> Thu 14 May 2020 21:19:22 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10158/review-fanatec-clubsport-steering-wheel-f1-2020-limited-edition/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9832/sim-racing-wheels-wheel-bases-buyer-s-guide/
Hello and welcome back to part 3 of our complete guide to sim racing video series. So far we’ve taken a look at some of the key fundamentals you need to understand as you start your sim racing journey, and taken a deeper dive into the world of sim racing pedals, so be sure to check those videos out if you haven’t already before watching this one. Today we move on to wheels and wheel bases. We’ll have a look at the different types of wheel bases available and their various pros and cons. As before, the aim of this video isn’t to try and push you towards any particular products, but rather to arm you with all the knowledge you need to do your own product research and come up with the best solution to meet your needs and budget, so let’s get started! __________________________________________ JUMP IN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY HERE: https://discord.gg/7YzjkFQ ___________________________________________ If you'd like to pick up any of the gear you see in my videos, I'd love it if you could use the following links. A small percentage of the profits from some of these come back to me to put food on the table for my family and keep this channel growing. GRAB YOUR FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ ___________________________________________ Keen to support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ ___________________________________________ Some other Wheel/Pedal combos worth checking out: https://kit.co/BoostedMedia/sim-racing-wheels Sim Racing Gear as used and tested by me (Search channel for reviews)...... Fanatec - Use Links Above for your specific region: Porsche 911 GT3-R Podium Wheel Podium DD2 Wheel Base Formula V2 Wheel BMW GT3 wheel CSL Elite v1.1 Wheel Base McLaren GT3 Wheel ClubSport Wheelbase 2.5 Clubsport Shifter SQ Clubsport Handbrake V1.5 Simucube 2 Ultimate Heusinkveld Ultimate Pedals Sim-lab P1X Cockpit For more specific information regarding each wheel base available, check out Sim Racing Paddock's awesome buyers guide: http://simracingpaddock.com/sim-hw/2020-sim-racing-wheel-buyers-guide/ Force Feedback Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn9yPp776m4 DD2 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urMoTlb2Hrg Simucube 2 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCXIjPpS9Y Simagic Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpa3l2s5akY CSL Elite Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VffPgV4p350 ___________________________________________ #simracing #wheel #guide ]]> Thu 09 Apr 2020 20:22:50 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9832/sim-racing-wheels-wheel-bases-buyer-s-guide/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10206/the-fanatec-dd2-review-part-3-driving-tests-the-verdict-fanatec-vs-simucube/
GRAB YOUR FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ Over the last few days, we've taken a look at the hardware, the software and the Fanatec ecosystem in detail. We've discussed and compared some of the hardware elements of the Fanatec Direct Drive wheelbases with their Simucube counterparts, and looked at the vitally important role that drivers and software play in the overall driving experience. So now it's time to tie everything together and take a look at the overall driving experience with the Fanatec DD2. I'll take you through each of the sim titles I tested, including iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Project Cars 2, Dirt Rally 2.0, F1 2019 and Raceroom, and not only share my overall impressions but compare those impressions from my own point of view having 3 months worth of experience with the same titles using my Simucube 2 Ultimate. I really hope this video series helps you decide which path you want to take on your Direct Drive journey! ______________________________________ JUMP IN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY HERE: https://discord.gg/7YzjkFQ ______________________________________ GRAB YOUR FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ ______________________________________ FIND YOUR LOCAL SIMUCUBE DEALER AT SIMUCU.BE ___________________________________________ Keen to support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ #Fanatec #dd2 #simucube ]]> Wed 18 Dec 2019 21:31:13 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10206/the-fanatec-dd2-review-part-3-driving-tests-the-verdict-fanatec-vs-simucube/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10214/my-experience-2-months-with-the-simucube-2-ultimate-direct-drive-wheelbase/
It's been 2 months now since I started using my Simucube 2 Ultimate, so it's time to give some longer-term feedback on my experience so far in terms of the hardware itself, the software and customer service. TIME STAMPS: Build Quality: 1:39 Customer Support: 5:59 Issues: 7:12 Software: 9:12 Force Feedback Feeling & Strength - 14:17 Should you buy the Sport, Pro or Ultimate? - 17:00 Ease of Use - 19:33 JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY HERE: https://discord.gg/7YzjkFQ If you'd like to purchase a Simucube Wheelbase and help support Boosted Media in the process at no additional cost to yourself, purchasing from Digital Motorsports using the following link will send a small commission our way to help keep the channel running. Thanks very much for your support! https://digital-motorsports.com/collections/simucube?aff=3 Find your local Simucube 2 distributor HERE: https://www.simucu.be/ #Simucube #DirectDrive #SimRacing ]]> Mon 04 Nov 2019 21:34:07 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10214/my-experience-2-months-with-the-simucube-2-ultimate-direct-drive-wheelbase/