Thanks for visiting my channel! I'm Chris and I create Sim Racing related videos. You can expect entertaining videos of iRacing, different Rally games and a few talks about hardware here and there. Feel free to ask your questions in the comments below my videos!
@Alex-eu7ls So far they're going strong. The surface has become a tiny little bit more dull looking but nothing severe so far. That being said, I only use the wheel with gloves
Awesome review and kind of pulled me over the line, can buy a set which has only 20 hours of use for €400,-. Not any doubt after watching your review! You've just got yourself a new sub🎉
Hey man, thanks for your feedback, I'm honored! At the same time im starting to notice, that im carrying quite a bit of responsibility but I'm still convinced that this is a product you'll buy once and only once! Unless the previous owner hasn't kicked them on a daily basis on purpose, they'll be just as good as new! Thanks a lot for your sub, highly appreciated 🙏
Short answer, yes, though I can't confirm whether it cuts at 7Nm. The long answer can be found at 16:30 in the video. Once dialed in correctly, it doesn't cut the power anymore and it won't clip as well
Haha, well, some folks are collecting rare coins or post stamps. As long as it fills your life with joy, why not 😊 To be honest, I have bought it purely because of all the features and functionality. Looks wise I think it's decent, but not the most beautiful wheel. I like the RGB lighting a lot though!
Oh really? I checked the product description on MOZAs website but I couldn't find any info about that after reading your comment. It would be quite nice if they'd add the option for front mounting for sure but power output wise I think the R9 is gonna be fine when it's bottom mounted
I have this wheel since its release and been using it with alpha mini base. Only drawback I noticed that I find the grip material hard and it gave me blisters. I dont really have death grip by the way. It is just stiff material. I didnt have this issue with the FX wheel. I tried sparco karting gloves, not much has changed. But Moradness gloves solved my problem due to the padding inside the palms. For me that’s the best combination. Aside from this, it is an amazing wheel no issues at all still looks like day 1.
Ouch, getting blisters while racing is a thing I only ran into while Karting, because the G's throw you around and even with gloves you'll get blisters but yeah I always use gloves and didn't get any fortunately (during sim racing)! Good to know that Daniels gloves are padded on the inside, I really like the available designs as well! And yes, I agree, the wheel is phenomenal regarding it's price
Really enjoy your channel, just stumbled on it! I really wanted a NEO, but since I has Moza R9, I got a slightly used GS for $200 and didn't want a cable dangling from a NEO.. GS has real CARBON, much stronger than a injection molded "simulated" carbon which can crack.
Hey there, I'm glad you like the content, thank you so much! Well, having a GS for just $200 is a good deal. The GS is pretty solid overall and I couldn't really find any flaws except a little bit of creaking after using it for a while but that's negligible. And yes, I agree - even if the GS would get a crack it would still work just fine except it get's broken in half. If the GT Neo breaks, it would be done for good I guess. But so far it's showing no wear and goes strong fortunately :)
I went from R5 to a R9++GS formula wheel+ Fanatec V3 pedals+Dash unit.....I will NOT be uipgrading anymore! I run R9 @ 40-45% strength...any more it's too strong to steer and much more than a real car!
Haha I've said that multiple times to myself regarding NOT upgrading anymore. But hey, you've got a really nice setup and basically, as long as it works and you are satisfied, having fun and improving in your races, there seriously is no reason to upgrade! Also having more Nm won't make you faster. Yes, there are stronger wheelbases and yes some are having more detail and such but the only thing that matters is that you are happy with what you have :)
The cogging is because it is not true servo motor... Closer in structure to a stepper motor. Open it up and you can count the poles. So yea like i said, a lot of questionable product claims. And this extends to a lot of their other products.
i first saw this video and was "oh okay, 134k subs never heard of him but looks nice", then checked again and was completely stunned to see that you are that "small" (dont get me wrong i just feel like you deserve way more) with that video quality, attention to detail and great overall quality. Ill definetly hope to see more oof you, and got me absolutely intrigued about this wheel. 10/10
@lGon987 Well fortunately it's not 134k yet, otherwise I would've missed your lovely comment maybe and I also would've missed the chance to honestly say THANK YOU! I won't disappoint hopefully and upload new content very soon! Regarding my height, well, I'm not that tall either... 5 foot 8 (173cm) 😄
Your attention to detail is incredible You showed me little things no else did Your setup is really nice and it looks professional If it was 4K then it would be perfect Because everything else is very good,the colors are unique this blue red you have,4k would complete it Now its seems a little unfinished,but because its so good i miss these detail Not the case with everyone
@tkdmp5698 Hey man, thanks so much for getting back to the channel and for your constructive feedback again!!! True that, 4k would make the quality go up quite a bit. I'll upgrade my camera gear in the future anyways but that will have to wait a little longer. You definitely see it, once it's there 😄 Thanks for your ongoing interest, I appreciate that a lot mate!
very nice video dude. 10/10 all the info, and well explained. i wanted this wheel.. i might still get it.. its just that for the $ its too good to pass up
@blacknovella Thank you so much for your great feedback. If you already have a GT wheel and if you're happy with your setup, you probably won't need it even though it seems so affordable. I got it for myself, because I've switched wheelbases and my Moza GS V2 wasn't compatible, otherwise I think I would've kept it. On the other hand, the GT Neo is really good, considering it's price this makes it even better...if you have a gear acquisition syndrome such as I do...well...go get it 😄
@Snakkers Congratulations on the R21. I've also considered this one but eventually picked a different brand when I updated. I agree, the R9 might not be strong enough, once you've advanced in your sim racing journey but it's a very solid entry into the direct drive market and I guess that many people will keep it at that level maybe. Highly subjective topic but I'm happy for you getting the R21! Is the detail a lot different?
@@CKSimRacing is the r9 you own the v1 or v2? I ask because others with the v2 have said that Moza has fixed the overheating issue and that the v2 does not overheat after hours of use.
@jasonkinzer4200 hi Jason, good point! I do have the V2! I've also read about the V1's overheating issues. But as mentioned in the video, if the settings are set up right and if it's not under full load the whole time, it may get warm but it's not gonna dial down the power
I won't advise anyone to buy Moza things ever, they did not even try to RMA my broken R5 brake pedal correctly. It took them from April 30th to July 11th, 2024 to get me a working brake pedal again, and you know that the issue is a persistent issue/reoccurring error (in all their brake pedal models) they should have already fixed for all users. And if you are one of the lucky ones who had a good RMA service, think about those who have been left with next to no service from Moza (China)or their intermediaries (Rseat France/Germany (in my case the intermediary of Hardware Experts, the Netherlands)))and their retailers (in my case: Hardware experts, Lelystad, the Netherlands( Bram Nijs & Jorgo Rinu)). Never buy their products if you want to play it safe. I'm no fanboy of anyone or anything, my logi. G920 wheel/pedals, except for some dust problems (easy fix some cleaning/ contact spraying the pot meters in my pedals) I never had problems over the multiple years (6+ years) of having used it. Can't say that about Moza after only 11 months!
Great review. I know they are expensive but pair these pedals with some pedal faces from HRS, it’s a match made in heaven. I’ve never been remotely tempted to change or upgrade since I got that combination.
@waterboxer Hey there, thanks a lot for the feedback. Haha yeah, pretty much everyone who has the VRS pedals says that they see no reason to change them anytime soon, since they are so good! I've already had a look at the HRS faces. I'm convinced that it's a worthy upgrade! Maybe I'll get them soon 😄
The nrg quick release is nice but mozas version has got issues , whether its quality control or poor materials but some new wheels have had loose fitting qr which causes a hideous rattling when in use also after time the wear and tear can cause the same rattling , there are videos online that show this issue , i actually think the Simucube and Asetek qr s are the most sturdy and robust .
@bodasafur6078 Hey there, thanks for pointing that out. Regarding wear and tear, my R9 and both of my wheels didn't suffer from that fortunately. They still operate as if they were new, maybe I'm lucky 🙂 but maybe it's the same as with ratings on Amazon for products: lots of people are happy about their stuff without posting a review and the ones who've had issues are, of course, talking about it in their reviews. The only sign of wear was a little bit of creaking in my GS V2 wheel, which had developed over time, I've talked about it in my review as well. Regarding the Asetek and Simucube QRs...well, at least for one of them I can confirm that it's insanely sturdy and robust 😏 stay tuned and thanks for your comment!
yeah i heard about this.. it was a QC issue.. in the first batch.. that has been resolved since then i beleive... i have a simagic alpha u tho so i cant say from personal experience.
The R12 is the biggest competitor? Let me disagree i think the alpha mini beats both BTW really high quality and straight to the point Oscilations,heat and the steps You mentioned everything good job! When i buy something that expensive the first thing i think is what could go wrong? What is the weak link? The mini has higher encoder,smoother with less steps,more mounting points and IMO much prettier Also the GT NEO i hear is better quality Moza choosing to go with the same encoder res with the R5 R9 is kinda disappointing Personally i cant find a reason why choose R12 insted of the mini
@tkdmp5698 Hey there, really good points, thanks for putting them in here and for entering the discussion! I'm absolutely convinced that the mini is the best choice of all the mentioned devices but I didn't have the chance to test it unfortunately. On paper its less Nm than the R12 but its about the same price. But the whole package is definitely better i guess! Regarding the GT Neo... 😄 stay tuned, there might be something on the way! And yeah I totally agree, I'm also relying on all the reviews here on RU-vid and I watch every single one of them in order to justify my buying decision for myself because there is no "sim racing store" where I could try everything and make up my mind what would be the best product to get. Thank you very very much for your positive feedback as well, that's really motivating 🙂
@@CKSimRacing You are a small channel but you may ask them to let you try it You dont know what happens You have good quality content and who know you might get bigger😀
@tkdmp5698 thank you so much mate. I appreciate each and every subscriber! I'll try to reach out to companies soon! Thanks a ton mate, means a lot to me!!!
@@tkdmp5698they definitely aren’t going to send a simagic mini when he only has 122 subs! That makes no sense for a company! Especially when there are enough reviews on simagic
@@CKSimRacing 139 as we speak and just subbed as well. You seem to have just started and already looking like a pro youtuber, good stuff. You will get recognized by the algorithm if you keep this up, more subs will follow.
I got my ES wheel in about a week but the base was MIA. I later found out via the Moza discord that the distributor here in the states ships everything via Amazon and although the website said the base was in stock, Amazon had it out of stock and when it was in stock, the price was higher than what I had paid. After 3 more days of waiting for it to ship once in stock and zero communication. I cancelled my order and went to a store to but the base at a cheaper price (Black Friday sale). The base is fine, just don't buy it from the Moza website and expect it to ship within a day or 2. I do wish I had waited and bought something else honestly. Asetek might've been my choice (thanks Matt Malone) or even Simagic but I'll hold on to this for now. Just not sure if I want to invest more money into the ecosystem by buying another wheel.
@Casketman20 Hey Casketman, now that sounds like an awful story, sorry for you mate! But yes, I have ordered the moza handbrake shortly after its release and it was shipped directly from China. Took about two weeks to arrive. I've read many comments about Moza having bad shipping when ordering directly via their website. Always check for a local reseller
Ive owned the moza r9 unforunately and now own Asetek gear and its not even a competition moza cannot even be uttered in the same sentence tbh the Asetek gear is just on a different level of build quality, performance , smoothness, i would tell anyone on the fence its a no brainer to pay the bit extra for a much much superior product .
@@bodasafur6078 Nice, seems like you're having a blast with it! Which wheelbase did you get? I also have a new one now, which is absolutely incredible and I'll also review it. Regarding the R9 - I don't regret that I've had it. It was sort of my sim rigs evolution and I'm fine with it since I've advanced as well so to speak :)
I am totally agree with your review... I have these pedals for 6 months, and I have to say they are every cent worth it. In the beginning, I thought the same about the gas spring. It looks very weird, but hey, it works 😅
I totally agree! I just recently made some adjustments to them, because I wanted to improve my whole seating position a little and it feels completely new to me again. Lovely piece of hardware!
Me too, I had to adjust the angle of pedal plates, travelling way of pedals and the spring... As I am used to break hard, the red spring was my favourite 👍
Hey there, I was in the same situation as you and even though I haven't tried the HE sprints I can at least safely say that I didn't regret my purchase at all. The VRS pedals are probably the best piece of kit on my simrig and I don't see why I would exchange them. I have considered the sprints but decided against them because of the elastomer brake pedal. If the VRS pedals wouldn't exist, I would have picked the HE sprints. I hope that helps in finding a decision but you can't go wrong with either, that's for sure 🙂
Good video! I think the gs v2p is still a really really good wheel for the price, if you are going for a moza wheelbase. Also the r16/r21 v2 wheelbases get a big thumbs up from me. The price comparison between the ks or the gt neo is not really accurate, since those wheels are plastic/resin frame. The gs has a thick full carbon faceplate, that makes it very solid compared to plastic frame. This will increase the price of the wheel for obvious reasons, but i think it's worth it. For a high torque wheelbase (r16 or r21), i would definitely go for the gs over the other two mentioned.
Hey there, thanks for the feedback! True, the materials used need to be taken into consideration. I didn't go in depth about that unfortunately! MOZA is doing are really good job here with their lineup. Let's see if they make an interchangeable GS wheel in the future
This actually makes me want to drive up to Chicago and buy the open box unit they have left. $240 for that is much better than $470 for the newer version
The clutch is one of the best part. It has a nice two stage action that I have never experienced before. I thought the throttle is too light but after a while, I think VRS philosophy of being an instant pedal works. I had to readjust how to drive but its not an issue since using the HE Ultimate +. Also get the HRS Pedal Faces as they are a must and the people at that business are amazing. They really redo the pedal faces on all brands and make them miles better than before. That is the reason to go to VRS. I tried the wheelbase two years ago and have been chasing down my DD2 to replicate it and it has never gotten there. Bit the bullet (it's actually cheaper to go down this route) and everything was night and day. You do have to relearn a new ecosystem but if you can't figure out how to put a rig together or build a PC, you should relearn and do your research on the Mige and OSW line.
Hey there, sorry I have missed your comment! Yeah I have also glimpsed over to the clutch but this is an upgrade for some other day 😀 I have seen the HRS faces and I think I'll give them a go since the standard faces are really smooth (depending on footwear). But even with my grippiest shoes they are quite smooth. I know, this is nitpicking on a fantastic product. So you switched to the VRS base? I'm not 100% sure yet whether to go for this one or the SC2pro...
@@CKSimRacing You can analyze from the fence, but honestly you have to go over it and get some scuffs on the jeans. Everyone tries to experience and live off of glam reviews and I find some are useful and some are not. Being experience in different fields, you have to suffer financial setbacks to ever experience it or try to experience it. This stuff takes years and social media just makes you believe everything happens instantly. Rant aside, if you search hard enough there the comments and maybe reddit and discord, there are people who own both and you find that those who have NO agenda say, save the money and go VRS. That goes with ActivePedal as well. While I have yet to try a SC2 of any sorts, I have people that I trust that state they don't like the SC2 over the original SC. I found in some few clips who try to compare them say they love the raw feeling of VRS, but somehow say oh wow SC2 OMG but kind of downplay how much the VRS punches well above it's price point. I do agree the software ability now is amazing from Simucube, but to redo a hub along with going wireless for a premium didn't seem right to me. There is no right or wrong, but at some point, bang for the buck and less BS will be more appealing after dealing with years spending money and experimenting with all the equipment. We should all be proud that variety exists, but there always is that itch to go the next step. However, at some point, you are going to find your way and see like cars, everyone's got their own way of doing things. You have to figure out what product is best for you in the end.
@klintonkacatin Mate you actually made me change my mind. I did in fact have the VRS in scope previously but somehow was sold on the SC2. Reading your comment today made me do A LOT of research and re-watching reviews that I've already watched a few times. I'm going to go for the VRS base! Thanks again for the wake up call 🙂
Amazing video quality again, must take you a lot of work! WRT telling your wife about the price - my wife and I have shared finances, which really reduces my ability to make bad impulse purchases on new gear! 😇💸 GS does looked great, but that creaking noise.... 🤮
Thanks a lot Michael, I really appreciate your feedback!! Yeah we do have that as well, so I have to plan and buy everything one by one (I guess most have to do it like that). But that's actually the fun about it. A never-ending journey in expenses 😂
Thanks a lot mate. I actually switched to the newer firmware solely for this video and it seems to be absolutely fine. The old one also worked like a charm, so I didn't have to upgrade. And yes, I love these pedals as well 🙂
This video is absolutely brilliant! I have been putting off my VRS pedal review because all I have to say is "they are fantastic!" but you have covered everything so well! Except the lack of racing in socks, I only wear shoes with them about 25% of the time, for special occasions 😂
Oh wow, getting feedback from another content creator means a lot to me, thank you so much Michael. And yeah haha, they are simply fantastic, I could have made a short about it. I actually never race without shoes or socks. It's just...dunno...I simply can't 😄 so what are your special occasions then? Thanks again mate!
Hey there, well it's hard to explain. You can always add a bit of preload by adjusting the rod. I'd recommend you the video that I've linked in the description. If you have the red spring installed, you can adjust it so that there's about 1cm of maximum travel at the stiffest setting. The blue spring has maybe about 5-7cm of travel if I had to guess it. Haven't measured it so far. But neither of both springs feels like a normal car brake pedal I'd say. Most people seem to pick the red one because it's easier to judge the brake force. I hope that kinda helps 🙂
Really nice and professional review, I was expecting you to have a few thousand subs with this high quality production. About the pedals, I have had them for 7 months now and I couldn't be happier, it's my favorite part of my sim. The highlight for me is the amazing build quality. On the performance side, they do trail braking by themselves, it's so easy to get it right. You are very precise with them, and I love how my brake inputs when checking the telemetry are so smooth. I've gained a lot in consistency and pace with this pedals. The only negative aspect I have about them is when not driving race cars / in a circuit (example: ETS2 and chill driving in BeamNG). It's not nice to have to make so much force to brake in a truck or a conventional street car. I know you can lower the force necessary to do 100% of brake pressure (I do a bit), but that results in very little brake travel which is something I don't like for this scenarios.
And yeah I totally agree with you in that regard. They are really sensitive and the travel of the pedal isn't all that good when simulating a more "normal" car. But that's when the blue spring comes into use I guess 🙂
@@CKSimRacing I don't like the idea of constantly changing the brake springs all the time, it's very tedious for just a few moments. (And then having to go back to the red one).
@ZetaTJ true, it definitely is a bit tedious. Especially when your whole rig is close to a wall and such. But if you have done it a few times, it's actually done in a matter of maybe 5 minutes, including recalibration. But tbh I wouldn't wanna do that frequently
