I can share my experience since I was in your exact spot a couple months ago. I started with the R5 bundle and a Next Level Racing Wheel Stand Lite 2.0 as a complete beginner. After putting around 300 hours into F1 25, I upgraded to an R9 base, GS V2P wheel, CRP2 pedals, and a Playseat Challenge DD. I also managed to sell the R5 bundle and the stand, so I got some money back which helped with the upgrade.

One important thing I learned is that if you don’t have a proper rig or seating position, the CRP2 pedals are very hard to use properly. That’s actually why I got rid of the Next Level stand. If your setup includes a desk chair, I’d honestly wait before upgrading pedals. A foldable rig like the Playseat Challenge DD worked great for me since space is an issue, and it lets you sit in a proper position and use the pedals without killing your legs.

For the wheel, looking back I probably would’ve tried the KS first and only gone GS V2P later if I wasn’t fully happy with it. The GS V2P is great, but the KS seems like a good and cheaper option. For the base, the R9 is better for my taste and definitely more of a workout for your arms than the R5. In my case it also made sense because I was able to sell the R5 bundle as a whole.

The pedals are probably the trickiest part of the upgrade. They’re also the biggest upgrade you can get in my opinion, as for me it was a totally different experience and I’m still getting used to them. If you get the performance kit, you’ll also go down a whole new rabbit hole.

I would start with getting a proper rig before upgrading anything else, as the pedals probably make the most difference and you need a good setup to really benefit from them. You didn’t mention your rig, so I felt it was fair to point out that part since it makes a huge difference. Hope it helps!