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Next Level Racing Wheel Stand DD Review By The SRG
Barry Rowland of the Sim Racing Garage reviews the Wheel Stand DD by Next Level Racing. As usual, Barry takes the product through the detailed SRG review process.
The Next Level Racing Wheel Stand DD is designed to be a portable and affordable Sim Racing Stand that can handle the torque and weight of high-end Direct Drive Wheels and support the pressure applied on high-end Pedal sets.
The Wheel Stand DD is fully adjustable. You can adjust the distance and angle of the pedal plate, and adjust the height and angle of the wheel plate. The gear shifter and handbrake platform can be mounted either on the right or left-hand side.
In the near future, Next Level Racing will optionally supply an optional rear extension to turn the unit into a full cockpit.
The Next Level Racing Wheel Stand DD is available for €279, US$299, £229, AUD$399 + Shipping. Check out the official NLR web-store for more details and international retailers.
Main Features:
- Patent-pending design setting a new benchmark for rigidity yet still allowing portability with unique front lockable wheel design
- Adjustable wheel height and angle
- Adjustable pedal distance and angle
- Included Gear shifter support can be added on the left or right side of the stand and height adjustable
- Included Handbrake adaptor plate predrilled for Thrustmaster TSSH and Fanatec handbrakes (can support 2 x Thrustmaster TSSH at the same time)
- Compatible with all major wheel and pedals. Pre-drilled for Logitech, Thrustmaster, Fanatec, Fanatec Podium DD1 and DD2 wheels, and Simxperience Accuforce wheels
- Perfect stand to pair with Thrustmaster TS-PC, TS-XW, T-GT, Fanatec DD1, DD2, Simxperience Accuforce, and other high-end wheels
- Premium laser-cut and robot-welded carbon steel in Matte Black
- Upgradable to full cockpit including motion (seat add on coming soon)
What’s in the box:
- Next Level Racing® Wheel Stand DD
- Cable management clips to hold up to 5 cables
- Instructions and tools for quick and easy assembly
- Screws to hard mount your wheel, shifter and pedals
- Gear shifter and handbrake adaptors
- 2 x Lockable Castor Wheels and 6 adjustable feet. (This allows the user to either to attach front wheels for portability or only feet if not required).
Specifications:
- Supported Height – 120 – 210 cm or 4ft – 6ft 9 inches
- Product Dimensions – 80 x 88 x 64cm or 31 x 34 x 25 inches
- Product Weight – 20 kg or 44 lbs
- Boxed Dimensions – 59 x 14 x 76cm or 23 x 5 x 29 inches
- Boxed Weight – 24kg or 52 lbs
- Part Number – NLR-S013
Shifter and Handbrake Support
The unique design of the shifter arm allows height adjustment to the user’s preference. The shifter arm is also able to be mounted on either right or left-hand side. The included pre-drilled handbrake plate can support a shifter and handbrake at the same time. Designed for professional shifters and handbrakes including all major brands such as Thrustmaster and Fanatec.
Brake with confidence
With the most advanced laser cutting and robot welding of carbon steel in a stealth Matte Black, the Wheels Stand DD is capable of withstanding extensive braking force. The added strengthening bolt ensures no flex is felt during gameplay when using professional pedal sets.
The strongest ever Wheelstand
The Wheel Stand DD is designed and engineered to be the strongest and most feature-packed wheel stand. The Wheel Stand DD is the first to withstand the strength of Direct Drive wheels. The Wheel Stand DD is a professional grade product for the serious sim racers using high-end equipment and is compatible and pre-drilled for Thrustmaster, Fanatec wheels, Logitech, and Simxperience® Accuforce wheels.
Portability
The unique design allows portability without compromising strength by being able to lift and roll the wheel stand on its front wheels and then lock for serious racing. Customers that don’t require portability also have the option of having the stand on its adjustable feet without using the wheels provided.
Official Webpage – www.nextlevelracing.com |
