MOZA Buyer's guide | Buying a MOZA DD base and steering wheel

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MOZA hit the sim racing world HARD with a very complete eco-system of wheelbases and steering wheels, screens and pedals. But which ones suit you the best? Having used almost ALL MOZA products over the past few months for my long term reviews, I've put together a little guide to help you to decide whether or not the MOZA range is for you.

Let me know if this is useful, and if there are any unanswered questions I'll do my best to address them in the YouTube comments!

Start: 0:00
Overview of products: 0:34
Moza R5 Bundle: 1:57
Moza ES Formula mod: 6:00
Moza CM dash: 7:25
SR-P Lite pedals: 10:37
Heavy steering wheel concerns: 11:55
Moza R9 base: 12:58
Moza quick release: 15:05
Moza R16: 17:08
Moza RM dash: 18:21
Multiple dashes: 20:23
Moza ES Steering Wheel: 24:00
Moza CS Steering Wheel: 24:48
Moza RS V1 Steering Wheel: 28:35
Moza RS V2 Steering Wheel: 29:48
Moza Steering wheel weights: 31:54
Moza Wheelbase weights: 35:27
Summary: 36:34
My favourite - GS Wheel: 37:43

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[YBFocus]

Great indepth review Laurence, has to be the first port of call for any prospective buyer.

[crosswindjones]

Wow. what an amazing, comprehensive review... Really appreciate the time you spent putting this all together!

[CasualCaine]

I just ordered my CSL DD and I can’t wait!!! Your setup looks amazing

[MrKrampyHands]

I just got my moza r5 bundle and a thrustmaster th8a shifter 2weeks ago and got the clutch pedal coming in the mail all I can say is wow it's a massive upgrade over my g29 from Logitech. If your on the fence about a moza wheel just get one you won't regret it

[Camper]

I recently bought the R5 base bundle with ES wheel and pedals. This is my first DD base. I used Logitech G920+gear shift for many years now. I won't go back to those after I got the feeling of the R5 base. I ordered the TSW wheel as well with the adjustable table clamp. I will mostly do Truck simulation and just a little racing (GT and rally). Moza R5 is amazing. Maybe I will upgrade to R9 when the price feels right.

[anthonyspicer]

Excellent video. Still not 100% decided which set to get but the video was very informative.

[metzVR]

Hi Laurence, many thanks for this video, very concise and has helped me tremendously in deciding what to buy as my first foray into the direct drive market. The R9 coupled with thr GS wheel is the front runner for me and seems the best 'bang for your buck'.

[MixologistMilo]

I’m enjoying the r5 bundle, using for rally and GT

[mcadamczyk]

Great video and very helpful to hear some of the differences. Also thank you for including the weights! I've been trying to find that info for so long. I was surprised the fsr with a screen was lighter than the gs too but it is a smaller diameter I guess

[fehbari]

Hi Laurence. Thank you so much for your reviews, they were super helpful in my purchase decision! You're putting out really quality content. I went back and forth between Moza R9, Fanatec CSL DD and Simagic Alpha Mini. Finally purchased an R9 base with FSR and CS wheels (for formula/GT and rally/drift, respectively), mostly due to better pricing and availability in my country compared to the other options.

One thing I'm not sure it's normal, and I can't tell from watching videos, is that it takes a bit of extra force to connect the FSR wheel to the wheelbase compared to the CS. The CS "snaps" to the quick release almost effortlessly, while the FSR I need to push it in with a bit more force. I never used a proper QR before so maybe that's normal. The CS is heavier so maybe it just benefits from stronger inertia when pushing it in. Is that your experience as well?

[Azurantine]

Will defo be going for the R9 + GS wheel once I have saved up the money, very excited to upgrade from my Logitech G29.

[vasiliswr]

r9+gs is unbeatable combo. i can't even think of a reason to buy logitech or TM bases even if they are newer. Same for fanatec, the f1 wheel is still small and expensive. the only thing i don't know and i have to take your word (or other ytbers word) for it is the ffb. not the power value, its almost insignificant, but the detail and the way the software translates road effects on your hands. i think some games might work better with one base and others better with another one. since all these information is really hard to obtain, moza r9 + gs is the way to go.

[voongnz]

They should do a load cell brake upgrade for the SRP lite, or make they SRP to be able to plug into the R5.

[EpicFatLip]

Do you know if there's any news about the console compatibility?

I love that little ES Formula mod for the R5 bundle, that's well thought out, except for the fact that you'd constantly be switching wheels if you play multiple games like F1 and DiRT Rally for example.

I'll definitely be referring this video if anyone asks about a good buyers guide!

[sleitn]

great vid! finally someone who tells the weight of those steering wheels...👏👏🥳😅 i'm curious about new cs v2 now😅 (the 300mm version)

[apexvisiontv]

Thinking about the R9 and CS or Alpha Mini with the button box. Turn Racing R320. Which would you lean towards? Love the content though!

[gregorychoubana]

Thanks for the video and the info Laurence, keep up the good work. As a R5 owner I am contemplating the idea of buing a GS V2 wheel but I am bit worried that the R5 will struggle to handle a 300mm wheel. Did you had the chance to try it yourself and if so would you say it "degrades" the driving experience?

[Saabjock]

Did you say the ES won't work with R9?
I know it is not compatible with R9 v1 but I'm fairly certain it works with v2 versions of that base.
That to me, is the 'sweet spot'...especially if the Formula mod is used.
Massive reduction in mass but with even more torque.

[jess_o]

26:40 All the videos online about the CS wheel show the metal cylindrical encoders, including the product listing I purchased from, but my CS V2 has taller flared and fluted switches, like the ones you see on the GS

[celiohigashi]

Great review ! At minute 15:45 you connected the R9 base with the ES wheel. In my country the ES steering wheel can be bought separately, as well as the base R9. From what I understood from the video, it is possible to do this set without problems. Right ?