Simagic Alpha Base Review - 15 NM of Power - GT1-R / GT1-D Wheel Rims

Simagic came onto the sim racing scene out of nowhere and after a couple years on the market they have rounded out their entire lineup of sim racing products. This includes Wheelbases, Wheelrims, A pedal set as well as a sequential shifter.

The Simagic Alpha is their replacement for the M10 wheel base and represents one of the best Direct Drive Steering wheelbases that you can get. It can be rounded out with a selection of rims available from Simagic.

In this review we really hammer on the Simagic ALhpa base along with both of the full size wheel rims available the GT1-R for round and the GT1-D for D shaped or flat bottomed.

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[gillesfleury]

Got it for two years now and I am super happy about it, and while software was immature at first it is quite good now, to the point I really think I'll get their pedals.

[bodasafur]

Came here to check out the simagic alpha, was impressed by the fact my mans is wearing a wolves fc (my local team supported for over 35 years) shirt for the mounting section.fair play .

[AdzzVR]

I like these new designs, wireless rims, little to no pins present. This is one of the reasons I went with MOZA and not fanatecs offerings. I have seen so many people posting weird issues with cracking and knocking QRs and even seen a couple bent and utterly destroyed quick-releases (plastic) one, hoever even with the metal one I've seen random disconnections and knocking sounds.

[GiosSimCorner]

I just ordered this as my first DD coming from a G923. I got the Alpha combo with the GTC Wheel dual clutch version and the P2000 pedals. Super pumped cant wait

[chuckystang]

My DD1 is closer and closer to going up for sale.

We need more Simpit, this was the original channel I always went to and it is still great today, although I do miss the entire original gang

[darwinLee]

I Actually Have this Alpha with D GT1 wheel
With P2000 Pedals
Q1 Sequential shifter
On the RSR - 21 rig with 27inch Triples
The Simagic Ecosystem is Excellent!
Alpha Manager is Simple
You calibrate Wheel Buttons and Pedals withing Alpha Manager. The Shifter has its own Upload calibration that is also simple
You can Save Profiles for Each game you play withing Alpha Manager.
It's super easy once you dig into it

[blackmac]

Amazing drifting impression :D Great review.

[IvebenKruzen]

Great review Shaun, looking forward to see your opinion on the rest of the lineup.

[elbowsout]

I have the M10 with the GT1 round rim (leather not Alcantara) and the GT4 rim as well. The pedals are in the near future for me. I love this system. Also if you really wanted to use another rim you can use USB rims from other manufacturers and buy a quick release from a Simagic distributor. I bought an extra quick release and a cheap carbon fiber Huracan replica rim off eBay. I use the button box from the GT1 rim with the Huracan rim and 3D printed a spacer for the round rim. I only use the round rim for Rally games so I don't need buttons or paddle shifters on it.

[zanemasson]

Great review Simpit👌 I know it's been some time since you reviewed the Moza R16 base & it's gone through some updates since, but how would you stack up the Alpha against the R16?

[apexvisiontv]

Waiting to see what you think about the T818 now. Already have the SF1000 so it’s easy to think about that. But I’m starting to like simagic more and more

[bullit]

Great review. I liked how you distinguished between setting up your wheelbase settings vs in game settings. Hey, any chance you'll review a Cammus 15Nm (whoops, not 115!) wheelbase, wheel, and pedals (Retails for about $1000 and also from China) in the near future?

[dome]

Hi, great Video! Is it possible to mount other Wheel Rims, i guess this is a Hub, right?

[Jose-pqbc]

How are the road textures force feedback? Will from boosted media reviewed it in 2021 and said it was really bad on iracing, assetto corsa and dirt rally 2. He said he couldn't even feel accordingly when he put a wheel on the grass.

[fatheroffood]

Thanks for another great review. If you were in the market, would you choose this or the moza r16?

[JohnnyEMatos]

D shaped wheels have a weird spot in sim racing. The only reason there's D shaped wheels is to save space when getting into a vehicle, which is not as tight in most simracing cockpits

[EnMenLuAna]

Is quick release included when you buy a wheel rim ?

[infamousmaze]

"Let's go ahead and crash the car." - Shaun Cole, 2022

[jgloc]

What's your opinion re FFB details between this Alpha or the Mini? I understand its 15Nm vs 10Nm (or I've read some say something like 16Nm vs 13Nm, for a $180 price difference). Coming from an R9.

[insidethreewide]

Hey Shaun, do you have an affiliate link or discount codes for the GT 1 rim at Ricmotech?