Is a $1000+ Shifter ACTUALLY WORTH IT? - BDH H1 Bazooka Review

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Unlike bigger brands that create a product to fit a specific price range, BDH did whatever it took to create the ultimate Sim Racing H-Pattern Shifter with a realistic feel. It turns out that “whatever it takes” costs about US$1200! So the BDH H1 H-Pattern shifter must be one of the most realistic Sim Racing shifters available, right?!

On Paper the BDH H1 “Bazooka” does not have a big feature set, it can not be switched to sequential mode like many other cheaper shifters, and its mounting options are a little complex. So we took a detailed look at the BDH H1 to find out just how immersive an experience it can give, and exactly what the impact of its limitations are to help you decide if this boutique shifter is worthy of a place on your sim rig.

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Intro: 0:00
Sponsor Message: 1:04
Important Info: 2:00
What makes BHD Different?: 2:51
Pricing: 4:18
Hardware Overview: 6:42
Driving Experience & Comparisons: 17:15
Conclusions: 25:13

#shifter #simracing #simrig

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CORRECTION - Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V 1.5 is currently $259.95USD

[chrisstaples]

Have you ever seen the MVH bash shifter? It looks crazy. Actually has gates. Hopefully they will send you a unit to check out one day

[alecmillea]

This is a lovely piece of gear and as much a piece of machined art as anything else. I’m really glad that Dave and Billy have been successful enough selling them that they have had to increase production past what they can do themselves. Especially because I can’t afford to support them by buying one myself. At least they don’t need me to!

[DK-ptdy]

Thank you for your honest review. Really appreciate all that you do. Would love to see you review the new BDH H1SQ Dual Mode Shifter!

[oktanedesigns]

Great comprehensive review. Thanks for clearing up some of the misrepresentation this thing got from others. The knob is made from Nylon, and you can choose between black or white (not that it makes much difference to the end user). I prefer a shifter with no lockouts because I find them cumbersome, and may restrict some of the flexibility that comes from having those extra gears available for various sims. I've never found myself accidentally shifting into 7th or reverse with this thing mounted up in the correct orientation.

Some people in the comments complaining about the inclusion of plastic components on the internals. Sometimes it doesn't make sense to use metal, and nylon, plastic, etc aren't going to be subject to the same amount of wear from constant abrasion like an all-metal mechanism would. It's not about cost either, it's about making the right choice for a given application.

[blairmcconachie]

Great honest review Will. They have made a great shifter and you can tell their real life gearbox experience has been used to get as an immersive shifting experience as possible. The development work put in to make this product as close to some of the real world race gearboxes is very admiral.

[THEREALTICKLEMYELMO]

when you were talking about the lash or, slack in the shifter.. you are soo damn right most real cars, the shifter is floppy as hell which is nice to see here, i can imagine alot of sim racers being upset that its not mega stiff lol

[gijslaumen]

I went with the SimVertex shifter. I came from a Fanatec SQ 1.5 and wanted to have a nice upgrade at about twice the price. When it arrived I noticed a definite improvement over the Fanatec, like not even comparable, but it also reminded me, that a shifter is a 1 second feedback-experience. Unlike your FFB system, or pedals, or motion, or anything else on the rig. It's like a button press on a buttonbox, where sure you want it to feel nice and tactile, but the difference between an already good button, and the best button at 4 times the price, especially at 1000+ coins, is negligible and makes it almost impossible to justify.

[belhwk]

I love that you mention that lash/movement between gears providing a realistic feel... i've been triggered so many times by players using the fanatec shifter, moaning that there's too much play, really shows they are not familiar with real manual shifters at all, mind you, i'm not saying it's accurate, just saying it does kinda add a touch of realism for me, the worst offender on the fanatec model is the flop from left to right, front to back does actually feel like some of the cars i've driven IRL.

[ndsmirnov]

All the other shifters look like toys, this thing looks like a weapon!

[robertvansteinshwaga]

Love my BDH. And I dont remove anything from my rig to go SQ. My simmagic SQ is mounted right next to it. Perfect feeling for both.

[Kane]

Mounting the shifter in the "backwards" (shaft towards front) orientation works best for trucking sims too as the lockout gears would be asigned to Reverse and granny(low creeper gear) that only get used for specific cases (ie pulling away on a steep grade. I'd love to have one of these! Combine it with a shifter extension it looks perfect.

[matthewscarborough]

It’s a awesome shifter have grown up with rally cars it’s the closest feeling you will get. I’m on the opposite side of the fence with having to pull up to get into 7th. Look up a escort cosworth 7 speed or a dog box on the m3 from the late 80s normally 1st would be down where 2nd is there was no pull up to get into the 7th or 6th. It’s as close as one can get sat in front of a screen to the real thing

[mbgmadbull]

god what a sexy piece of kit they made man, they definitely made a masterpiece

[klintonkacatin]

One thing I like about SHH shifters is the lack of lockouts. I use dog leg style so that 6th gear is usable. No doubt the Simagic shifter is amazing quality for the price (I do have to adjust from full tension in H pattern and lessen it for Sequential but not a deal breaker), but I would like a feature where I can customize the lockouts so I can have dog leg with lockout reverse and no lockout for 6th (7th) gear. Space is an issue, but I like the longer throws and taller profiles of the Fanatec and Simagic over the low and short profile of the SHH along with the better positioning of the USB ports being on the rear rather on the side for the SHH.

[potatoglizzy]

Hope you get your hands on the H1SQ, that thing blows any other dual mode shifter out the water. Maybe expensive but like everything in this industry you get what you pay for

[XtreamStealth]

Good day Will, Just a quick note to thank you for all you do. There as been a big spike in the number of high end rigs popping up around the world and I strongly believe you're the reason.

[mementomori]

When I look at what VRS charges for their plastic back steering wheel, I think BDH priced this beautiful piece of machinery pretty reasonably...

[HazewinDog]

I'm so glad there's finally a mainstream channel review of this shifter! Cheers!

[itsthatguy]

Writing this before watching. Glad to see this review done its definitely a top quality piece of kit. What id really like to see is a comparison battle as such between the two/three heavy hitters BDH vs prosim vs simvertex (obviously the latter is a cheaper option which i own but would be a good option. Which I have never seen a comparrison video on all. Normally one or the other. Once again before even watching I know this will be a top review thanks for all the work you do for us sim racers Will and crew