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It’s a good wheel, but having used it and the Neo, it’s not even a competition, the Neo completely crushes it at a similar price. The simhub compatibility of the Neo alone makes it worth it.
it is none of those things. I have owned it for almost a year. simple - absolutely not. The only way to access the Quick Release (which comes loose very easily over time), is to open the wheel up (see a video on @Kireth's channel). Doing so will void warranty btw. sturdy / strong - this thing creaks like crazy, and the QR will easily come loose. After 10 months, my upshift paddle has started to wear as well and sometimes misses shifts. Also, the cord it came with broke in 8 months.
@@OCRacing Hi OC. But you can only steer so far in each direction with your hands fixed. This is what worries me about using them. Do you use Linearity ? Thnx.
The GT Neo is a significantly better product at this price point from the looks of it. Here is my experience with the KS. I have submitted three support tickets due to issues with my wheel. They didn't even respond to the third. Important to note though, I have a 20NM wheelbase, so if you have a weaker wheel base you may not see these issues as severely. - The QR comes loose over time, and you can't fix it yourself without voiding your warranty. - If you use the universal hub, the wire is cheap and will not hold a connection after a few months, requiring you to buy a new one (they are cheap thankfully) - The wheel will creak like mad over time, especially when doing endurance races - my upshift paddle is wiggly and doesn't always shift. I don't see screws to tighten it. While the wheel gets the job done (when it works), I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy at this price point. As I said, the GT Neo was built much smarter (easy access to the QR, better wired connection, sturdier material, 7 way funky switches... everything about it is better).
Im a bit late but the mclaren gt3 wheel looks cool to me and i love the shifters i have a moza base so is it worth it. it would cost around the same as ks and is the usb thing that big of a hastle
I have a question I am planning to purchase a Moza R5 bundle, Later I would like to possibly purchase an additional wheel like the GT wheel in the video. Should I take into account certain wheels are not compatible with the R5 or are all wheels compatible on any Moza base regardless of your force-feedback
Hey Tom, good question. All moza wheels will be compatible with all moza wheelbases. If you do end up purchasing and this video was any help to you, feel free to use my affiliate links found here: www.ocsimracing.com/discount-codes It’ll tell Moza that I helped you out at zero extra cost and help me keep making these videos. Thanks! Oscar
@@justyouraveragepeiceoftoas1988 at some point you’ll probably ending up wanting the 3 extra nm so you might as well bite the bullet once. As far as a rig I built mine out of extra scrap wood so you can get creative there. If money is the true issue then go with the 9 but I’d say you’ll eventually probably want the 12.
Sorry, not related to the video, but I do have a question. ATM, I use a Moza H-Patern shifter, and it's loud as F. Before my partner files to a divorce (or worse, I feel the need to buy a Thrustmaster Shifter), do you reckon if the Fanatec Shifter is quieter? All my gear (beside the shifter) is Fanatec anyways. Sequential mode is also a plus for Rally racing Thanks
Ooh great quesiton. Two things: 1 - yes the Fanatec shifter can be quieter. The noise it makes will depend on how much force you want it to require to shift gears. At a lighter setting, it won't make as much noise compared to it's hardest. 2 - I wouldn't be surprised if there were 3rd party mods to dampen the noise of the Moza shifter. If you like the shifting feel of it, it may be worth it to look into that as a much cheaper solution.
@@OCRacing Yeah, I tried my best to find a mod with no luck. The rubber pads don't change anything, as the noise comes from the bearings inside. Thanks for the reply. =]
The wheel is great but my only nitpicks are: 1. Wish the grips were a bit thicker and spongier 2. Moza Hub requires 2 USB ports: one data, one for power. GT Neo has a better/cheaper solution 3. A couple of the rotary dials randomly switch on their own (only in Assetto Corsa) so it’s likely a software issue
So glad I saw this. I've experienced it in LMU and couldn't tell if it was the SIM or the wheel. I suspect it happens on strong vibrations. I increased smoothing for the curbs and haven't experienced it since.
What wheel combo would be a great choice for some chill sim racing, nothing competitive, just for some fun and not to expensive, all help is appreciated thx
I assume you’re looking for a wheelbase, wheel, and pedal combo? I would look into the Fanatec Ready2Race bundles, they’re very solid for casual and even competitive racing. You should be able to find them using the links in my bio
anyone recommending fanatec to you right now... run from everything they say. OC wants the referral $. With that said, hes got great video editing and is doing sim racing as a whole a favor. but cmon man, you know where fanatec is at right now.
@OCRacing all good! Very excited for the review. Interested to know what the changes are that Microsoft asked for compared to the review units from 9 months ago.
i only reason i got the simagic gt neo over the ks is the look. i like the looks of the fake forged carbon fiber over the normal carbon fiber. also the paddles shifters on the simagic are like smoother then my moza cs v2 wheel
If you have the budget for it, Fanatec makes the best gear for PS5 - granted your options are fairly limited. Keep in mind you would be looking at the Fanatec GT DD Pro or the ClubSport DD Plus.
Except that the GT Neo blows this out of the water. MagLink is far easier to use, cheaper and uses less cables than universal box. KS telemetry features are hit and miss with various games. Quality is also way better and has more buttons. And this is before even mentioning Simhub compatibility...
Sorry, but abnormal isn't the right word, unless you're baiting me. xD But as a KS owner, I have only one complaint; that the center dial has a small chance to turn itself but not physically. I've had 3 cases of my car going into Safety Car Engine map in my 1 year use. Everything good about it, OC got it covered :)
Man you are extremely underrated, I only watch you when I look for honest review. But it surprises me that all these sim racing companies send you stuff to review even with a lower amount of subs than others. Keep it up bro!!
Less subscribers, but his videos are well done, and to the point. With Boosted Media and a few others this video would be 90 minutes long lol While I love an in depth video, sometimes I’d rather watch an 8 minute video.
I had the Moza GS. I now use the GT Neo. It wild how much nicer it is than the GS. I can’t imagine this wheel feeling good given how awful the $400 GS felt to me.
Watched Boosted Media vid about the GT Neo and now this one. I'm gonna upgrade to DD this year after upgrading to alumrig next month and I'm still on the fence on what to buy. I feel like its gonna be a MOZA R9 and the GT NEO.. Seems like the quality of the GT NEO is better for only a little bit more money.
@@glenndjenkins Not made a choice yet, just build my simlab rig yesterday, upgrade dd will be at the end of the year I think. But these comments on my post say enough already on whats the better choice.
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Came to this channel for the reviews stayed for the editting and storytelling. keep up the grind.
I appreciate it =)
this channel should have like 1-2 mil subs. Keep the great work
It’s a good wheel, but having used it and the Neo, it’s not even a competition, the Neo completely crushes it at a similar price. The simhub compatibility of the Neo alone makes it worth it.
Until a handle falls off
@@mouldyteeth most aren’t using pre-production wheels so, non-issue
Glad u mentioned GT neo at the end. The best two wheels for the price.
i own one. it's fantastic for the price
KS gets all the SSS approval
Simple
Sturdy
Strong :)
sturdy and strong is the same meaning bro. Get real ;)
Simple
Sturdy
Savage
(I think it looks like the Williams Racing 2023 wheel)
it is none of those things. I have owned it for almost a year.
simple - absolutely not. The only way to access the Quick Release (which comes loose very easily over time), is to open the wheel up (see a video on @Kireth's channel). Doing so will void warranty btw.
sturdy / strong - this thing creaks like crazy, and the QR will easily come loose. After 10 months, my upshift paddle has started to wear as well and sometimes misses shifts. Also, the cord it came with broke in 8 months.
Which would you recommend moza or simagic @OCRacing
Do I assume this wheel HAS to be set at just 270 degrees ?
Not at all, I use it at 900 most of the time. This can be configured in the software
@@OCRacing Hi OC. But you can only steer so far in each direction with your hands fixed.
This is what worries me about using them.
Do you use Linearity ?
Thnx.
The GT Neo is a significantly better product at this price point from the looks of it. Here is my experience with the KS.
I have submitted three support tickets due to issues with my wheel. They didn't even respond to the third. Important to note though, I have a 20NM wheelbase, so if you have a weaker wheel base you may not see these issues as severely.
- The QR comes loose over time, and you can't fix it yourself without voiding your warranty.
- If you use the universal hub, the wire is cheap and will not hold a connection after a few months, requiring you to buy a new one (they are cheap thankfully)
- The wheel will creak like mad over time, especially when doing endurance races
- my upshift paddle is wiggly and doesn't always shift. I don't see screws to tighten it.
While the wheel gets the job done (when it works), I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy at this price point. As I said, the GT Neo was built much smarter (easy access to the QR, better wired connection, sturdier material, 7 way funky switches... everything about it is better).
20 nm for a KS that weighs 1.2 kilos ? Wow.
I'm surprised your rig didn't fall apart.
I tried the KS NEO 290GP. The 290 and NEO had the best feel. However, the handle of the neo broke, so I couldn't buy it.
I really wish for fanatec version of amg gt3 wheel for cheap(er) similar to mclaren gt3 , you know that older model with small central plate
Thanks for the review man
Man so excited for u to hit 100k
ugh me too, it's taking it's SWEET time though...
I own a KS wheel I want to see what is abnormal about it 🤔
uh, not much - it's pretty good actually
@@OCRacingI want u to get 100k soon I've been here since 3k 😭
@@BRS.F1 wow no way! Appreciate the support
@@OCRacing no problem keep up the great quality content
Now, I have a fanatec setup and the Mclaren GT3 wheel is awesome... But I kinda want this!
Im a bit late but the mclaren gt3 wheel looks cool to me and i love the shifters i have a moza base so is it worth it. it would cost around the same as ks and is the usb thing that big of a hastle
is there a chance of a Simagic FX Pro review?
any suggestion on which f1 wheel to get for logi g29 i just bought f1 24 and i really whant an f1 wheel
Afaik Logitech (except the Pro base) and everything below T300 from Thrustmaster don't have interchangeable wheels.
I have a question I am planning to purchase a Moza R5 bundle, Later I would like to possibly purchase an additional wheel like the GT wheel in the video.
Should I take into account certain wheels are not compatible with the R5 or are all wheels compatible on any Moza base regardless of your force-feedback
Hey Tom, good question.
All moza wheels will be compatible with all moza wheelbases.
If you do end up purchasing and this video was any help to you, feel free to use my affiliate links found here: www.ocsimracing.com/discount-codes
It’ll tell Moza that I helped you out at zero extra cost and help me keep making these videos.
Thanks!
Oscar
Question... should I get a r9 or r12?
Les deux...
R12
what about the price difference between the r9 and r12 and i still don't have a rig maybe me might send me one lol.
@@justyouraveragepeiceoftoas1988 at some point you’ll probably ending up wanting the 3 extra nm so you might as well bite the bullet once. As far as a rig I built mine out of extra scrap wood so you can get creative there. If money is the true issue then go with the 9 but I’d say you’ll eventually probably want the 12.
Neither, Alpha mini is way better for similar money
which one is better the ks or the gs v2p wheel
Sorry, not related to the video, but I do have a question. ATM, I use a Moza H-Patern shifter, and it's loud as F. Before my partner files to a divorce (or worse, I feel the need to buy a Thrustmaster Shifter), do you reckon if the Fanatec Shifter is quieter? All my gear (beside the shifter) is Fanatec anyways.
Sequential mode is also a plus for Rally racing
Thanks
Ooh great quesiton. Two things:
1 - yes the Fanatec shifter can be quieter. The noise it makes will depend on how much force you want it to require to shift gears. At a lighter setting, it won't make as much noise compared to it's hardest.
2 - I wouldn't be surprised if there were 3rd party mods to dampen the noise of the Moza shifter. If you like the shifting feel of it, it may be worth it to look into that as a much cheaper solution.
@@OCRacing Yeah, I tried my best to find a mod with no luck.
The rubber pads don't change anything, as the noise comes from the bearings inside.
Thanks for the reply. =]
I have this wheel, feels a bit sad not seeing it with VR though :(
The wheel is great but my only nitpicks are:
1. Wish the grips were a bit thicker and spongier
2. Moza Hub requires 2 USB ports: one data, one for power. GT Neo has a better/cheaper solution
3. A couple of the rotary dials randomly switch on their own (only in Assetto Corsa) so it’s likely a software issue
So glad I saw this. I've experienced it in LMU and couldn't tell if it was the SIM or the wheel.
I suspect it happens on strong vibrations. I increased smoothing for the curbs and haven't experienced it since.
Been using this wheel for about 6 months works gtreat with ACC, Iracing bit for whatever reason with LMU the rpm lights dont work
Nice wheel! MOZA is really doing great things, hope one day for Playstation support
Great vid. Could you do a review of a podium hub. And the accessories such as shifters and button cluster.
Hello good video very helpful, does this wheel addon work on moza r3 and r5 bundle? Thanks
Yes it does 👍
Great vid. Could you do a revise of a podium hub. And the accessories such as shifters and button cluster.
What wheel combo would be a great choice for some chill sim racing, nothing competitive, just for some fun and not to expensive, all help is appreciated thx
I assume you’re looking for a wheelbase, wheel, and pedal combo? I would look into the Fanatec Ready2Race bundles, they’re very solid for casual and even competitive racing. You should be able to find them using the links in my bio
anyone recommending fanatec to you right now... run from everything they say. OC wants the referral $. With that said, hes got great video editing and is doing sim racing as a whole a favor.
but cmon man, you know where fanatec is at right now.
does the qr come with the wheel?
Yes
bros life is complete
im thinking buying this for my r5 atm I have only the f1 steering wheel mod
Nice review!! Any idea when you will get out a R3 review?
If I don’t sleep tomorrow, Tuesday. But I think I want to take it easy so likely later next week
@OCRacing all good! Very excited for the review. Interested to know what the changes are that Microsoft asked for compared to the review units from 9 months ago.
Still cant get the rev lights to work on my R16 in any game, still a nice wheel
Really? Weird. Best thing I can do is suggest is to update the software
i only reason i got the simagic gt neo over the ks is the look. i like the looks of the fake forged carbon fiber over the normal carbon fiber. also the paddles shifters on the simagic are like smoother then my moza cs v2 wheel
Now we gotta see the fsr review
It actually looks like the 2010-2014 Red Bull f1 car wheel
Should I get Fanatec for GT7/PS5
If you have the budget for it, Fanatec makes the best gear for PS5 - granted your options are fairly limited. Keep in mind you would be looking at the Fanatec GT DD Pro or the ClubSport DD Plus.
@@OCRacingbut isn’t the customer service really bad? I looked on trust pilot and they have really bad reviews.
Will gran turismo ever come to pc?
No
Except that the GT Neo blows this out of the water. MagLink is far easier to use, cheaper and uses less cables than universal box. KS telemetry features are hit and miss with various games. Quality is also way better and has more buttons. And this is before even mentioning Simhub compatibility...
TBH, It also looks like a Williams Formula 1 wheel. 😏
KS or Gt Neo?
GT Neo all the way.
I’ve been waiting ages for this
The best things take time B)
🙂I think you forgot to specify that it is compatible with other brands on PC, thanks to its USB cable.
Intro was a banger. You should really produce content in 4k though.
Nah, I’ve done it and it gives very few benefits for all the hassle
The only thing abnormal is the central dial. It is not in the center; it swings side to side when you turn the wheel. You can kinda see it at 06:30
Huh really? Don’t think I ever noticed but I’ll take a look tonight
if by that you mean the center dial isnt aligned with the center of the direct drive shaft then i dont see why this is “abnormal”
@@OCRacing No. I don't know what he's talking about swinging side to side. Definitely not true. 😂
What the hell is bro talking about
My evaluation is that it is inferior to 290GP in all aspects.
Sorry, but abnormal isn't the right word, unless you're baiting me. xD
But as a KS owner, I have only one complaint; that the center dial has a small chance to turn itself but not physically. I've had 3 cases of my car going into Safety Car Engine map in my 1 year use. Everything good about it, OC got it covered :)
AC? because i only run iRacing and never had a problem, other person mentioned same issue like yours with AC...
@@Bert1986ACC. I mapped the center dial to the engine map.
Day 688 of looking at simracing items that ill never be able to afford
Same😅
I like Moza but I think I will stick with Fanatec. Keep the work up Oscar!
I will keep up the good work, thank you 🤝
Man you are extremely underrated, I only watch you when I look for honest review. But it surprises me that all these sim racing companies send you stuff to review even with a lower amount of subs than others. Keep it up bro!!
Less subscribers, but his videos are well done, and to the point. With Boosted Media and a few others this video would be 90 minutes long lol
While I love an in depth video, sometimes I’d rather watch an 8 minute video.
@@Bigheadedwon yes but sometimes I like to sit down and enjoy a long vid, not always but still.
I had the Moza GS. I now use the GT Neo. It wild how much nicer it is than the GS. I can’t imagine this wheel feeling good given how awful the $400 GS felt to me.
Watched Boosted Media vid about the GT Neo and now this one. I'm gonna upgrade to DD this year after upgrading to alumrig next month and I'm still on the fence on what to buy. I feel like its gonna be a MOZA R9 and the GT NEO.. Seems like the quality of the GT NEO is better for only a little bit more money.
It is, GT Neo is much better.
I hope you went with the GT Neo. I have had countless issues with the Moza KS.
@@glenndjenkins Not made a choice yet, just build my simlab rig yesterday, upgrade dd will be at the end of the year I think. But these comments on my post say enough already on whats the better choice.
Still waiting on the r3 review
Stil waiting on the moza d3
Can you use this wheel with forza Motorsport
Are you on PC? If so, I believe so
@@OCRacing yes I am thank you. I actually just ordered this wheel with R9 and pedals I Mai Lu play Forza Motorsport (latest one)
looks like the williams f1 steering wheel haha
Please make a begginer sim racing guide.
I have a bunch! But noted
it now 250$ which is not bad😯
GT Neo is sooooo much better.... And you can use it on Moza base ;)
Do all of the buttons work?
wow four minutes?!
Let's aim for 3 next week!
@@OCRacing I’ll try 😁
seeing all of these reviews make me feel poor af.
anyway Imma go back to racing on my Thrustmaster TMX now
TMX is a good looking wheel :-)
But this one at least isn't super expensive by sim racing standards.
Dope
YESSSS finally...
w vid as always ❤
No way I missed
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined
@@OCRacing 😔
nice
Hello
hello speedy mcgee, how are you doing on this fine weekend?
W video
W comment
These reviews are very basic. You’re lucky they keep sending you stuff to review….
Thanks Jay 👍
Where’s your video reviews jay? 😂
Yooooo
yo, how ya been?
I love your channel, but I really wish you wouldn't use ai thumbnails. your videos are really high quality and it just sucks to see
Good thing this thumbnail wasn’t made with Ai! 😂