ULTIMATE WIFE-APPROVED SIM RIG? - Coffee Racer Go / Play / Living Review
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- Finding a solid, ergonomic cockpit that doesn’t take up your entire lounge room can be challenging. A complete aluminium profile cockpit is not a viable option for most shared spaces, and many fold-up cockpits that take up less room do not provide the rigidity and ergonomics needed for serious Sim Racers.
Coffee Racer has tried to solve this problem by creating a solid sim racing cockpit that hides in plain sight by becoming your coffee table!
We took the full range of Coffee Racer cockpits for a spin to find out if they hold up to direct drive wheel bases, load cell brakes, and the missus.
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TIME STAMPS:
Intro & Wife Reaction: 0:00
What is Coffee Racer?: 2:29
Important Information: 3:27
The Range & Pricing: 4:11
Folding Out: 12:11
Attaching Your Chair: 17:40
Ergonomics & Adjustment - Office Setup: 20:53
Packing Away: 26:46
Assembly & Mounting Hardware: 31:22
Cable Management: 38:09
Driving Experience & Conclusions - Go: 41:11
Driving Experience & Conclusions - Play: 43:31
Driving Experience & Conclusions - Living: 45:53
Closing Thoughts: 51:23
#coffeeracer #simrig #simracing - Hry
My wife approves of any sim gear I want. Partly because she’s super cool, but mostly because she’s imaginary.
Is her imaginary sister available by chance? I can work with that.
Real
Dude mine too! 😂
We will be there for you when things get real! ;)
Okay you win the award for genuinely making me laugh.
my wife fully supported me getting into sim racing....... she still left me but at least she was okay with that
As cool as this product is, it really makes me appreciate having a standalone rig already set up with everything dialed in. I just couldn't see myself put that up or down all the time. For example with musicians, a guitar that is in its case not plugged in ready to go doesn't get played much. Great review btw.
Yep that’s exactly how I feel too. The guitar analogy is a good one. I have definitely experienced that.
@@coffeeracer1124 Nice! Great looking product as I said. I wish you the best. Im just speaking from a super lazy mindset, but if I needed this product for the reasons it is intended for, I would definitely look into it. 🙏
We actually have the same experience, leaving it unfolded with a nice steering wheel on it has a teasing effect! :) (and saves you a couple of minutes if its not in the way for a specific reason)
Great analogy. This is exactly why I want to get a dedicated rig. I’m using a wheel stand at the moment and I rarely race because I get tired of moving it and plugging in cords.
@@bigmixx Yep 👍. Hell even getting all the software and peripherals on and running is almost a checklist procedure. 😂
I used a WheelStand Pro for years, my wife agreed to a full rig setup to use with the TV as long as i could roll it away.
After it was here she helped reorganise a dedicated space for it.
OP was kicked out and live in a condo.
@@dxtr93 No just a couple of people that support each other's interests and hobbies
I just received the "Go" unit with wheels. It's a game changer for me. I live in 750 sq ft with my wife and daughter. I was having to lift and move a folding rig from my garage before. As a consequence I wasn't racing much. Now I can keep the rig in my living room and just roll it in front of the tv when I need it. My daughter also likes that she can put her magnets on it.
It works well with my gaming chair, but I agree with Will that the pedals could be a little higher. The fact that I have wheels on mine helps though - as it makes the unit taller. Also good catch Will on noticing that you get some heptic feedback through the pedals with the stiffness of the rig. You are right about that, but I didn't notice it until you said it.
The only issue I've had is that my gaming chair isn't compatible with the clamp they sell. The brakes on the wheels of my chair are sufficient to hold me in place, but I think having that clamp would help with making the whole rig more stiff. I might get a new chair, just to be compatible with that clamp.
For US customers, keep an eye on their website for lower prices. The shipping costs recently came down substantially because they now have a US distributor. This is how I was able to afford it.
Thanks Will! Glad to hear that you’re enjoying it! Excellent feedback. We’re listening and constantly striving to improve.
@CoffeeRacerUS Thankyou!!!! This product has made sim racing possible for me. I think Will's video title is spot on. You guys knew you didn't need to impress sim racers - you needed to impress their wives. My wife would absolutely not allow me to keep my folding rig in our living room, but this looks acceptable enough and matches our decor. You nailed it...... so now I get to keep a sturdy rig hidden right where I need it.
@@willstuart6666 We get a lot of funny feedback about fold-up rigs. One of our customers tried to mount their DD1 on a fold-up… it collapsed and put a hole in his apartment wall 😂
I tried it during the sim expo in Maastricht and was blown away with their unit to use with a desk and the lack of flex on that unit (with the seat catcher) was impressive, the cheaper units was not my thing but for a low powered belt driven base fine. The only downside is the price but for people that need this compact format it’s great.
Now I can keep hiding my shameful degenerate simracer existance when the old folks come for a visit. Excellent stuff.
Haha we can relate!
I’ve got the coffee racer play for about 1 month now. It’s awesome 🙌🏻. I use it downstairs in the living room. Set up is about 1 min. Pedals can stay in the position you drive in when you store it. (Fanatec dd pro with std pedals)
I got the wheels underneath so I can ride it around the living room. The wheels have brakes and keep the rig in its place (also due to its weight)
Super glad that you are enjoying your CoffeeRacer!!!
Great job as always Will.
I absolutely love that these exist. Many of us got hooked on games like Gran Turismo and Forza, which inevitably led to all kinds of DIY living room concoctions to hold our wheel and pedals in place. Something like the Coffee Racer would be very attractive to someone taking that first step towards more serious sim-racing. Of course they also provide a great option for those that don't have space (or approval 😜) for a more permanent rig.
Obviously there are a lot of compromises versus something like a fixed 8020 setup, but that's not really what these are competing against. Someone looking at this is likely trying to improve on a possibly shaky DIY setup or even a desk setup. Maybe it's even one of these vs no sim-racing at all. I love that this option is available.
This review made me feel a lot better about my own setup 😅
Not trying to get anyone out of their rigs. but of you ever need to, we will be there for you! ;)
Having no problems home.. no need to ask for hobby stuff.. awesome wife❤
So I'm not the only one!! 😁
Same for me!
I also dont need to ask, but i have no space for a permanent rig and want to have a tidy room when we have guests so im thinking of buying it
Thanks for the super detailed review!
About two months ago I bought the “Play” model, it has been great, granted this is a compromise purchase rather than what I actually wanted.
Due to remote work, newborn and limited space at my apt. this was and is the best solution! Ultimately, aiming to get a “proper” rig once there’s more space!
Would recommend this to anyone who has space limitations and is looking for compact yet sturdy rig.
Happy to hear you are still happy with your purchase! ❤
Thanks for the info 👍🏻
This is a product that works perfectly for the people who need it, love at first sight, "omg thats exactly what i need!", when i saw the Chris Haye video almost 2 years ago i instantly preordered the play version the moment it was available, and then later bought the shifter add-on, i have a small room, so on weekends is folded out and i enjoy it, and on weekdays is folded on the side of the room and used as a clothes hanger
Happy to hear you are still enjoying the CoffeeRacer, and thanks again for getting us started back then!
@@coffeeracer1124 always a pleasure
i love how the white one with the wood top looks. This really is the perfect size I should be getting for my 1st rig. But I want a full blown setup.
So I’ll probably end up losing access to my closet so I can “fit” a TR8 Pro in my room lol.
Locking Rollerblade wheels on the office chair works quite well for not pushing yourself away when braking. Affordable too and easily installed plus nice rolling on various floor types
Thanks for the tip!
Really excited for this review. Was really looking into it a few months ago. I ended up buying a Frenchie Co. Speed Cockpit. And making my own wooden base (for castors, better storage, possible motion platform). Whilst my rig isn't nearly as inconspicuous as the coffee racer, but setup is much easier, looks sharp, and lighter. All in all. I still really like the coffee racer.
Your rig sounds awesome
Happy wife.... ( but disturbes you on a qualifying lap ) Happy life 😅
It has a price tag yes. But have to remember it's actually 2 items. I watched Jill closely as she looked at the one upstairs. It was the table that really caught her attention. Yes she thought the rig inside was "cool", but she's paying way more attention to the table, the wood inlay, it's texture etc.
Be interesting to hear what she'd pay for it if only a coffee table & purchasing as part of their living room decor.
Right, above average furniture is not cheap. I’m only a few min into the video but great observation. Great call out…
Yeah I did look at this and a comparable coffee table here in Aus is about half to 3/4 the price.
Ha that is a brilliant point
To solve the chair sliding back just buy a pack of locking chair wheels to replace the standard wheels. Wheels are 20-30 bucks and take less than 5 minutes to swap out the old set. This what I do and my chair doesn’t move at all.
Yes! We’ve had a lot of success with this as well. Thanks for the comment! The optional desk chair mount is important for this as well!
Really cool idea but quite pricey as well.
maybe someday when i have a missus, until then full rig it is 😂
With all the flaws it could for be for some guys a godsend ? In that regards it is a winner if it gets a few guys with no space a sim rig.
This falls in the same category as other foldable rigs and their top problem with them: if they are a hassle to setup, they get used less.
I do have a playseat challenge, the HF8 vibration seat pad and Fanatec CSL kit.
Setup takes around 10 min for me. Carry everything in front of the TV, Protective floor mat, unfold chair, unfold Wheelbase, screw everything tight, hook PC to TV, plug everything into power and USB.
I live in a small flat with my GF and put it up and down quite frequently. I do love my new CSL set so I use it often. When I had it with the Logi G29, I used it just some hours, 2 days max per month.
We see your point but you would have a much easier setup with a CoffeeRacer 😊. Hides in plain sight
@@CoffeeRacerUS as I prefer a more laid-back body posture, I unfortunately cannot work with a coffee racer where I would sit too much upright (and on a sofa/office chair).
@@edcgadgets-dethere are seating options for that as well but we understand that if your setup works then it doesn’t need to be fixed. Whatever keeps you racing is best!
WAF -- Wife Acceptance Factor
It's good to have your own room. Mine is my gaming room, music room, and office. I can put anything I want in it. Wife has the rest of the house.
These rigs actually look really nice. Perfect idea for studio apartments where a permanent rig isn't possible. Folding rigs are all about compromise so some inconveniences and limitations are to be expected, but these definitely look sturdier than the folding camp chair style rigs. You're right about the price of the accessories, definitely seem a bit steep. Price of the rigs probably reflect the size of the market that they sit in, cant imagine they'll be pumping them out like the big names in the market. I googled the Logitech G320 and its an ancient headset, I'd say they made a bit of a mistake there 😂. Great content as always, thanks!
You are right! We are currently still producing them in series of 25, in the netherlands. Completely different cost structures from producing container loads in China
@@coffeeracer1124 Exactly what I though, something that most people generally don't think about. Well done producing such a clean looking product.
Ty for all your great content.
If you wanted to buy a new base with a budget of 1500.00 what would you buy?
Also who is a good supplier in the US?
Thx again
Love the idea, and I’ve been looking to get one for a while, but it’s just too expensive. I understand the price point, but with shipping and import fees (beeing in Canada), makes it hard to justify. Looking forward to see if the US distribution helps! Just hoping this concept takes off and we get to see some more options as I think it’s a large untapped market!
Thanks for the encouragement! We’ll be ready to go this week!
I do love these. Gonna get the mid level one about£500 ish. Nice £50 table I'll tell the wife lol. Im in love with them atm lol. Was buying something else, im detouring. I got a wheel stand and rig. I want this too. Ideally i wanna play in living room. Wheel stand up stairs, rig in old big coal cupboard. Im often on controller, im too lazy to go upstairs and set up or go on rig, this would be ideal for me tbh. I dont find the cost to be too bad, sim rig add on are always over priced, paying £90 for a bit of metal ain't new lol. It will mostly get used for playing GT7 VR. I use the rig for pc.
Love it
Pretty cool compact design. I personally wouldn't use the bit to fasten the chair. If I needed it I would just put something behind the wheels of the chair. Seems like it would work well with a couch.
The desk chair mount also stops the swivel of the chair, important with stronger wheels. Also it is easier to operate than in the video, no need to use the bolt!
Yoyr wife is so cool, i remember when you went full time on this even before you knew if it would work out fully or not. She supoorted you and didnt look at it like you were being a teen. Alot of wives get mad at husbands and hate them gaming and imo its ridiculous. Meanwhile look at what you accomplished or I should say yall accomplished because she supported you. Its worked it im sure far beyond you even thought it would. She didnt mind you buying all of the stuff snd kits as an investment or anything. Most wives again would be so mad. But my point is this is what happens when you have a good woman supporting a good man and vice versa. I dont even know you really I just have been around since you started but even im proud of what you have done. Its like a dream come true to alot of us guys. What a great job to have and do full time! But either way just wanted to say im happy for yall and its an inspiration for us to see the type of relstionship you guys have! So thanks.
Finally a review I wished I had before I bought my coffeeracer, I'm very satisfied with mine and had it for 8 months. Edit: I also got the V2 pedals and I solved the issue you had by drilling new holes. I have the secretlab chair with the mount as well and it appears it's a bit thinner between the mount and the part where you sit (Ie the chair padding is thinner) so the wheel is quite high for me (I have the play version).
Happy to hear! Thanks!
I had this idea several years ago. Started the design phase, but abandoned when we expanded our house and added a small mancave.
My thinking was that conceptually its most practical when it's engineered to thr point where it's essentially an entire rig in a box. It would be expensive, but it'd already a super niche market. Specifically for somebody who can justify/afford thr cost of a full rig but space is absolutely off the table. I dont think this is a budget friendly concept. To be so creates A LOT of compromises.
Just my 2 cents.
Hi Will
Hope you well. Wondering if you got an answer from Fanatec around the sequential gearing with the WRC wheel on PS4/5? I seem to be getting nowhere with support and would appreciate if you could ask them maybe you have more luck than me! Cheers
Hi Will, whatever happened to the Qubic system build? Did I miss something? This coffee rig may seem impractical to some, but for kids with a ps5 or Xbox, the ability to stow away is sweet. Cheers.
Wheels! Check the width of your rigs, you may have to remove the shifters but many can slip right into a hallway closet. GT Omega here, old playseat also works.
And then where do you put the vacuum cleaner? ;)
My wife was a bit annoyed when I understated how much room my racing rig would take up but she got over it. Still, can't argue with a mounted 42 inch OLED.
Actually a pretty good product to review
@BoostedMedia when are you gonna check out the 2 new Moza wheels that are coming the BIG semi truck wheel and the new GT style wheels that are coming that GT3 esque wheel had my interest very peaked hopefully it's priced between the KS and GS wheels i will get it if it is or build a new drift wheel all NRG stuff it's gonna be sick
This seems to cumbersome to be practical. Feels like a better alternative would be somekind of “lawnchair” style rig folding out of the table twitch a solid wheel pedal area would be a better idea.
Hello. Can you make please review on Trak Racer TRX. It would be really interesting to see.
For me, even the Playseat Trophy did not pass the wife test 😂 So I am back to the Playseat Challenge Actifit.
Do you think she'd feel differently about something that actually integrates into the space rather than having to be packed away and stored?
@@boostedmedia We have a small place and I went to the European Sim Expo in January and did try the Coffee table from the Dutch company, but I found the price too high for me. But it did feel sturdy!
Yep. I think that will probably be the general consensus for most people. Thats my conclusion also. Cool product but too expensive to be a viable option for most people.
Then you need a New wife 😁😁 a wife should support her man, also just take away some space she likes, like Half of space for her clothes 🤣🤣
@@oldmennewgames Good idea 🤣
I been looking into these for awhile would save so much space and allow me to drag it into the living room once in a while
This looks really well built and engineered but looks like a nightmare to unfold and adjust. I have a £100 folding stand which I just move out of the living room when not in use. That takes me under 5 minutes to move into the room, unfold and adjust and connect up. Even that has put me off sometimes when I have thought about playing and couldn't be arsed to grab the rig. I imagine this would just cause more arguments with the wife as you end up not wanting to pack it away and getting told off for leaving it out instead of packing it back into the £500-£1000 coffee table you convinced her to let you buy.
cool product but damn it is expensive..... does it include the actual wheel base?
honestly one of the best ne sim racing products recently
Honestly each thing you have to physically do before you start driving can be a demotivator. Im using a wheel stand pro 2.0 but I leave it permanently set up to the side because folding it up is a hassle, and I still need to slide it out managing cabling (with all gear they are quite heavy), line up the chair with castors in the tray. For this coffee table rig, if I had to add the folding out the gear, bolting it all up, difficulties getting in and out then I'd just rather not. Better off finding a space for a rig that makes it easy, jump in and drive.
Recognizable! We also have a professional streamer driving the CoffeeRacer Play, he leaves it out.. only packs it away when he wants the house to look nice for visitors
Would love to see a revisit after they have made those tweaks. How would you say it compares to something like a gt lite?
Definitely a lot more rigid.
I think you may cause more damage unplugging the cables and plugging them in over and over. Could you not make a spacer so when you lower the wheel assembly to rest on a stop that way you don't have to unplug the cable's.
Most wheelbases do not require unplugging if you put the wheelbase is the most forward postion before folding down, we will put your suggestion on the list for development though! Thanks! :)
Man ive seen this at ACG or whatever the sim racing expo thing is called anyway this thing is super cool i still wouldn't trade my cockpit for this one this however would be perfect for my wife so she can sim race with me
Multiplayer racing is certainly one of the thoughts behind CoffeeRacer! :)
Have you seen the new turtle beach racing lineup? Any plans to discuss it or test it?
Should have it here this week.
Just get some castor wheel cups for like £3, to stop the chair moving. Save more money, and work a treat.
How come you didn’t use the racer go on the couch? That one seems to be the best middle of the line and supports high torque, does that one work on the couch too?
The Go is limited to 8 Nm maximum wheelbase torque. It can certainly be used on the couch. The Play and the Living are very rigid, even with a lot of torque. The Go is very stable but will flex with higher torque wheelbases.
@@CoffeeRacerUS ok I was referring to the play model then. The all black, 20 nm max. He didn’t use that one on the couch I was just seeing if there was a reason or if they can all be used in that manner
@@steveybiggunzgaming8118 we have tested the Play with a couch and it works great! The caster wheels on the Play lock to prevent movement under heavy braking. The Play is extremely rigid. We’re going to release Fanatec DD1 max torque testing content soon. The Go prevents movement either with the optional locking caster wheels or with the rubber screw-in “feet”. The Living prevents movement with included rubber strips for the bottom of the unit. All models can be used with a couch or desk chair. If you’re using a desk chair, the desk chair mount is highly recommended to connect your desk chair to the rig for increased rigidity.
i dont even simrace because i dont leave my wheel and pedals mounted (on simple table, have no rig), which takes about 1-2minutes to set up max. that small thing of setting it up puts me off
My wife approves all my sim racing gear. Ive never bought anything over £50 HONESTLY lol. A trick my dad taught me, never let wives know the real cost. Under value anything for you and over value her stuff lol. In the end, shell use it against you to get a new kitchen lol. Im easy 3k in. Wife doesn't understand its an expensive hobby but once its bought, you don't need to pay again. Got a GT,Formula wheel and button box. Im good for wheels for a very long time. Simucube 2 pro probably aint getting updated for 5 years at least. I'll never need a new rig. Its like speakers, they cost a lot but once you got a set you like, youll keep them for years. Still got my kef reference series from 10 years ago. Aint like a gpu, you dont need to upgrade it, its a want.
I wish I realized this earlier, not ommiting to the wife thing but the updating part. I didn't buy proper speakers and an avr, put that off for years in favor of upgrading my pc. Eventually I bought my speakers, meanwhile I upgraded my pc 4 times since then. Could have enjoyed good sound for more years if I bought them earlier and wouldn't make a difference for me in the pc gaming situation.
Stuff like speakers, sim racing rigs and acessories, oled tvs,, projectors, even VR headsets now that we're at that resolution that you won't feel the need to upgrade, are all better luxury purchases value wise than stuff like pcs, phones and consoles imo (unless you need a good pc to work). They are all expensive hobbies, but yea you won't bother upgrading for a good while. while those others are cheaper yes, but if you're upgrading every 2-3 years it adds up.If I could go back I'd prioritize those instead.
Cool concept, but seems a bit too risky to not have *any* mechanical stop for the folded down position of the wheel base.
Can't be too hard to design something that stops the wheelbase resting physically on the pedals? (some pegs on the walls or similar)
*edit*
I'd also if possible try to design the rig so you dont need to adjust the position of the pedals and wheelbase everytime you unfold the rig.
If at all possible, the adjustment for angles etc should be separate and be able to be done once, and then the unfolding procedure of the wheelbase should really just be like a 90 degree flip and then lock it down.
Pedals should if possible be similar: do the adjustments once and then optimally shouldnt need any setup _at all_ during unfolding. Second best option would be if a simple "raise it into position" that doesn't need adjusting - just lift/slide (or whatever) and lock with a simple easy to reach mechanism.
It would be worth making the table slightly bigger to accomodate this for more setups I think!
If it isn't super quick and easy to deploy (and fold back) then it won't be used in my experience.
Easier said than done though :)
In most applications, the pedals are able to slide completely forward and completely out of the way of the wheelbase.
As always, love and appreciate the review. IDK about this one though. One, why the play on stereo types, are they gonna make an overpriced version for woman and call it " Hubby Approved" too? Anyone ( man/woman) who has been in this hobby for any more then 2 to 3 years is either well pass this topic of conversation or they are dating there sim equipment. Most serious sim racers have there equipment in a dedicated space anyway. This is definitely pointed towards new racers but the price is so high that I fear it would scare off anyone thinking of joining in on this hobby. At 4 to 500 dollars of any currency you are already past awesome rig territory so really the fold away cockpits from NLR and Playseat are probably a better buy then this. Final thought though, it is a nice looking coffee table, but over priced by coffee table standards lol
Cool concept, but I really think they need to design some better sliding system to unfold it. Seems way to clunky now
First couple of times it might feel a bit clunky, but you'll get the hang of it!
This is really cool, but as someone who races with a foldable rig that has quite a few steps in need to go through before I'm actually racing, I find that usually I just wont bother, especially if time is limited. If i have an hour to simrace and setting it up takes 15 and taking it back down again takes another 15, it's just not worth it. Hence why I'm looking into investing in a more 'permanent' simrig solution.
Will times himself at 4min45sec setup time at 43:17. After a few uses, you can easily get that down under 2 minutes.
Depends if you have to adjust the pedals every time or not. My kids are using the living model with the Logitech G pro base and pedals at the moment and it takes about 1:30 to set it up each time without the need to move the pedals.
Hilariously fiddly and cumbersome. Gaming should be fun and relaxing. Anyone in an office will be using a joypad. Still though, good that this exists at the end of the day but it would turn into a gigantic doorstop/sidetable for most people after a few uses I think.
No need to turn it into a doorstop or side table, it's already a coffee table. ☕🏎
Too expensive but good idea
What is that blue car in background?
Lotus Emira!
Wife approved because she has no clue it costs 700 EUR.😊
Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission? 🤐
Luckily I managed to convince my partner that a GT Omega Titan would be prettier than my old ugly wheel stand sitting in front of the couch. Had this been on the market back then, she would definitely have loved it, but there is no way I’m going back now!
I have one of these, I put wheels on it, disconnect shifter and it slips right into a closet.
Happy for you! we will be there for you when things change! ;)
So why the "Living" and not the "Play"? I don't understand it. What are the advantages of the Living, apart from the wooden top?
Check out the model comparison video on our channel for some concise info on the differences between the Living and the Play. The Living is a super nice coffee table. The lid is very high quality and blends into any interior design. It's also very rigid and can handle 12 Nm of wheelbase torque. The Play is designed for an office or gaming room environment because it resembles a file cabinet. It rivals the rigidity of many full rigs and is best for sim racers who want top-of-market wheelbases.
@@CoffeeRacerUS Thank you very much. Please explain the price difference between the Play and the Living. Is this only because of the wood? Why does the Living cost almost twice as much as the Play, although it is also more "unstable" (but admittedly more beautiful). Thanks for the help :-) I would like to have the Living, but the price is really high compared to the Play.
Best regards!
@@Longi78one of the large differences is due to the lid. It is a really nice piece of furniture. Also, there are laser-cut green powder coated floor boards in the Living. The steering column is powder coated gold metallic. So are the pedals trays. All of these details and color variations are what make the Living stand out but also increases the cost of production.
Very helpful, thank you. Yes the living is a nice piece of furniture!! I will have a closer look 👀
Isn't the PS5 upside down?
Okay. Now where do I find a wife for approval?
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you've got your playstation upside down
When I put it the other way up the disk gets stuck and it runs hotter. 🤔
Some great acting there in the beginning 😂
I hope you guys get to mention to the CEO of Fanatic about the crappy connections to the CSL DDs, as well as Fanatic handbreak & its headphone jack plug. Would be nice to hear them acknowledge the terrible design & if they're moving to more modern plugs, cable management & well designed jacks.
The Logitech G29 has better cable management (for cable stress) than the more expensive & modern Fanatec gear.
One of those products, where the designer had an issue and fixed it. Not for everyone.
One question though, is your PS5 upside down because you're in Oz?
That is correct! :) When living in amsterdam, having a spare room (certainly when you have children) is an extreme luxury, and allocating 60k of floorspace to a rig is not a no brainer, even for true petrolheads. but, did you know according to the UN, over 50% of people live in urban areas, and this is expected to grow to 68%?
I see this as entry level till your forced to upgrade so just let the wifey know it’s gonna cost more over all at the end the day🤑
When wife approving factor isn't influenced by price
Jokes on you! I have no wife!
Feel sorry for the men (or women if that’s the case) that have partners that don’t allow them to own proper rigs.
Good idea, but too expensive. Luckely my gf has no trouble with me sim racing 😋
Absolutely RIDICULOUS prices for what they are... Waiting for smarter options.
For the price its not close to being smart enough engineered. This would only work for me if adjusting was a one time thing, then it should all magically slide and extend in place quickly after that. Way too much hassle
Then you'd just get bored while your system/game is booting ;)
@@coffeeracer1124 Or maybe you could take some constructive criticism. I feel the same way about this, and watching Will fighting with the thing, trying to adjust the stand with the heavy wheelbase mounted,...It just isn't well thought out,...or even safe, for that matter. I wouldn't let a kid or even a teenager to it. The flimsy lash with the thread is an absolute no go for that price. How about you address some of those concerns , instead of posting jokes every time someone gives a reasonable opinion on your product.
@@mementomori4972this rig is mainly designed for direct drive wheels. And direct drive wheels are not for kids. There are videos from game bugs when ppl nearly broke their arms from the ff. And the comment: „mAkE iT BetTeR“ is not constructive critism. The mechanism fits for all dd wheels out there which makes it impossible to fold in and out like magic. You have to adjust you Equipment by yourself And it’s bad at all. But you can improve everything of course.
@@inot88j24 Direct drive wheels can be used by everybody. there is no age restriction. Fanatec for example recommends the age of 6 for the cls DD. The power output can be adjusted, so what are you talking about? No one just said "mAkE iT BeTter" without pointing out a valid reason as for why,...and the size of the wheelbase is no factor at all.
The setting up is just too much to do.
Your PS5 is upside down. The liquid metal is not going to me doing its job properly
They are cool but insanely over priced the wife would be really pissed
I'd rather divorce my wife xd
It seems good idea but I don't think it is practical.
I feel legitimately bad for all of you out there whose wives would rather you spend more money on something inferior, just so it’s pretty. If my only option was getting this thing out and using it with the living room tv then I’d basically never get time to race.
Inferior? Other youtubers tested it with 20NM wheels and it is more sturdy than most 500$ aluminum rigs. I also feel bad for you that you cant‘t appreciate your previleges of having a large house/apt and even take this as given for everyone in the world.
@@inot88j24 I’m sorry but having watched this entire review very thoroughly I have to disagree on it being MORE sturdy than most $500 profile rigs. These are also much more money than a profile rig. I don’t have excessive amounts of space which is why I have my rig set up to be both a racing simulator and my regular office desk. It doesn’t take up any more space than any regular desk. My comment was in regard to someone’s wife not wanting a big metal construction and thus making the person spend MORE money on an inferior product. Your comments on money and privilege are in agreement with what I wrote about a profile rig being both cheaper and superior.
Thumbs down from my wife--but I don't have the accent, or the Lotus Emira.
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Your UPSIDE-DOWN PS5 is insulting!!
The disk gets stuck if I have it the other way up and it runs hotter too.
Hey dude! I pay the bills so…I get what I want.
i dont understand this wife issues.. sure i can udnerstand that you dont want a sim rig in a living room but my wife and me got our own office room and i can do here close to whatever i want. most women are meanwhile cool with gaming as hobby
Looks like one wrong move and you either injure yourself, drop your wheelbase, or brake the rig,...or a combination of all three.
imagine a husband approved thing for your wife, would she accept a very sub optimal thing for her needs , i dont think so, its cool and great idea but the process is like why would i even want to drive in the first place if i have to unfold that thing. life choices , and for me thats no wife needed :P or the right one which i never finded yet :P
buy a bigger house :D like i did
These look uncomfortable as crap and if there still the price they were many years ago they cost way to much for what they are lol
r/TVTooHigh
Haha! I actually thought that when I first mounted it. But usually we have the couch reclined when we're watching it so it ends up being spot on.
Il pass this is to much of a hassle the next level racing wheel stand 2.0 is a better option and a lot cheaper
Sorry for all you guys whose wives are against sim racing.
The guys i see in the internet:
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The guys i see in real life:
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Not test of rig. Test of wife. If she didn't approve that she'll never be happy... she out
The fact that it's worth more then your play station 5 makes this a rip off.
Just buy a real rig, and live by the motto: "Its easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission."
And put it in the middle of the living room? 😅 so who should forgive you than your wife or your parents at christmas?
As dope as that was, this is not the rig we want to see 😑
What Man has to ask his Wife for permission to buy something he wants with his money? - unless your not earning money and she is. - When I was married my Wife didn't ask me before she bought things she wanted for herself, and that's with her being a stay at home mom, also notice I said when I was married, got tired of her bull crap so she's gone..... So I'll be damned if I am going to ask anyone for permission to buy anything I want, especially when I earn my money, LOL.
What colour is your Bugatti?
Dude you're sharing a space with her of course she should have a say in what goes in that space
LOL sharing a space? - She had the rest of the house to decorate and have say in what goes in there - I have a game room/3rd bedroom that my Son and I have our PC's set up in, she had no say over anything in that room you know kind of like a Garage, what man lets his wife decorate the garage? Sorry but your comment doesn't apply in my situation.@@ObiVEVO
@@ObiVEVO unless ur house is the size of a bedroom it literally doesnt matter its not like ur putting a truck in the living room or a nuke. Especially when it comes to stuff u actually use and enjoy, unnecessary stuff it would make some sense. U sound absolutely enslaved.
@@ghostofreality1222 fair enough those are spaces you’re not sharing with her.
fucking pretentiously over priced...