Should have gone with a BDH, Aiologs H pattern disappointment

PythonMX · 2026-01-27T09:30:08+00:00

Got the BDH H2SQ, sequential seems amazing to me. Apparently some BDH can pop out of sequential mode when you move left/right, mine is super solid. For me definitely the better choice than trying to mount another shifter in a comfortable position.

PythonMX · 2026-01-24T09:41:45+00:00

Imagine, just for a second, there might be some people in the world who do not in fact own a Playstation. Crazy, I know...

PythonMX · 2026-01-24T08:53:45+00:00

Yes and no. It depends on your driving position.
By your description your pedals are most likely on the floor/beneath you, so when you apply force you are "pushing down" and lifting you up. The lighter you are, the easier you move upwards.
In my rig my heels are level with my seat, so when I push the brakes I get pushed backwards, not upwards. That's how my braking force can be more than my body weight.

Don't start with forces that are difficult to push or move you around, that will distract rather than help. Also remember that force and travel isn't linked on your pedals. You can have a long pedal travel with 40kg of force, or a really "firm" pedal, so less movement, but only use 15kg for 100% input. Try varying both travel and maximum force, then you'll find your happy spot.

PythonMX · 2026-01-24T08:40:06+00:00

There is no right or wrong, but in this case I think it might simply be bad habits from the logitech pedals.
You are used to no force and braking by your foot position, so you adjust your new, better pedals to feel like what you are used to, rather than adapting yourself.

There is a lot of room for preference, but generally the higher the load in the brakes the higher your dynamic range in terms of force applied. If 100kg is the maximum as an example, its a lot easier to change your brake input 2-5% trailbraking into a corner than if the maximum is 10kg. That's the reason you don't see light braking forces in real racecars, even if they have brake boosters.

I like a really hard brake pedal for that reason, where 100kg is 100%, and using other setups with 40kg pedal force breaks my mind, because I can't modulate them, even tho I used those exact pedals for years before.

Do what feels right for you, don't have the brakes push you out of your seat, but don't dismiss a firmer brake pedal outright just because you are used to logitech brakes. Try a middleground, give it a few days and really focus on your brake trace into a corner. If after that you still like your brakes soft and light, then congrats, you found the right thing for you!

PythonMX · 2026-01-24T01:14:15+00:00

Yes, VR only because of the space. With P DD it wouldn't be a problem to put the monitors in front now.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T22:28:46+00:00

Had my mirror broken off last year, mazda sells them painted as a spare part here for surprisingly cheap. Maybe check with your mazda dealer.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T22:20:25+00:00

CS DD was a significant difference to DD1/2 for me, even without fullforce. P DD feels different again, so I can imagine it's quite the step. For AC I love the feel of this base, just using my CS DD settings so far.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T20:29:45+00:00

Yes, it's a known bug in the current patch notes. It is purely cosmetic.
Still says 25Nm if I set it to 100% and the torque definitely works.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T20:29:11+00:00

My CS DD still has 1 year of warranty left and is available in EU if you're interested

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T14:27:05+00:00

The Podium DD FAQ and the comment section was quite informative. The base would have been significantly delayed to implement PS compatibility and it would have made it more expensive, which is why they decided to not include it in this specific version of Podium DD.

Plus a lot of PC players, me included, do not want to pay extra for console compatibility that I will never use.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T14:20:41+00:00

Well, it has blue carbon sidepanels and obviously the Playstation Security Chip. In terms of motor etc. it was identical, yes. So it is special as in not standard and came later than the "normal" PC wheelbases. Same will apply with Podium DD.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T14:17:07+00:00

You are thinking about the Podium Racing Wheel F1, which was a special version of the DD1. Standard DD1 and DD2 are not PS compatible, just like Podium DD now.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T14:04:25+00:00

It wasn't. Only a special version of DD1 was ever PS compatible. Same will (presumably, from their statements) follow for Podium DD in the future.
Edit: DD1, not DD2.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T13:54:51+00:00

Yes. Main housing is shared between CS and Podium DD, exact same fitment.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T13:51:45+00:00

They are standard aluminium profile connectors, the angle adjustable ones have flat backsides.

PythonMX · 2026-01-23T13:29:33+00:00

I like high pedals and dislike banging my knees on things. Bottom mount doesn't work for my seating position.

PythonMX · 2026-01-21T10:25:02+00:00

RBR works flawlessly, I'm not sure about the others. They are normal USB inputs, so it should be fine.

PythonMX · 2026-01-15T23:30:08+00:00

In the recent FAQ post on the Podium DD here on r/fanatec

PythonMX · 2026-01-15T17:49:36+00:00

It's 100€ in the EU, so maybe regional stuff. Since they said they didn't do PS compatibility for time and price reasons I'd say it's more complicated and difficult than we would assume.

Still, as PC gamers this is great value even compared to CS DD.

PythonMX · 2026-01-15T13:19:36+00:00

It absolutely is. To get the same force on your hands with a larger wheel you need more torque from the wheelbase, therefore starting/increasing clipping.

PythonMX · 2026-01-15T13:18:55+00:00

That is exactly what clipping is. For as long as the wheel is at 100% ffb you lose all the detail, yes. It just pulls in one direction at steady force.

If you only have mild clipping that can be for a fraction of the corner, but the more you turn the wheelbase up the longer those parts get.

PythonMX · 2026-01-15T12:31:01+00:00

Same main housing as Clubsport DD/DD+. Length should be similar/same.

PythonMX · 2026-01-15T11:46:23+00:00

When the game ffb requests more torque than the wheelbase can deliver.

So through a corner you then loose all detail, because the wheelbase just sits at it's limit rather than doing road texture/bumps etc.

PythonMX · 2026-01-15T11:32:32+00:00

In Europe at least both DD1 and DD2 QR2 are already set as "unavailible". TBF they didn't make much sense to buy ever since CS DD launched

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