![]() It definitely does the job and the paddle shifters do feel significantly better than without it, but I’d have a hard time saying that it feels substantially different than all the other ones out there. According to Ready2Sim, as opposed to others in the market, the G-Mag Shifter uses 5 small magnets per side in order to provide more shifting force as opposed to just having one larger magnet in the center. Like tons of other ones available in the market, this 3d-printed mod attaches behind the paddle shifters and uses magnets to give a mechanical feel when shifting up or down. Talking about the paddle shifters, let’s talk about the Ready2Sim G-Mag shifter. A wheel rim that does this perfectly is the one from MOZA Racing which features very subtle grooves on the backside of the wheel to add to its overall comfort and premium feel. This would not only make the wheel rim more comfortable to hold on to, but it would also provide just enough clearance for the paddle shifters. To combat this, I would recommend including subtle grooves on the back of the wheel rim where your fingers can rest. Unfortunately, I think they’re just a tad too thick because I often felt the paddle shifters touching the back of my fingers when I was up or downshifting. The grips are heavily padded making them look and feel very thick… because they are. In-game, especially when driving GT-cars, this was an absolute blast and for the first time, the G29 didn’t feel or look like a toy. ![]() Again, this isn’t an issue I’ve experienced, if anything this wheel has been surprisingly rigid with close to no visible flex, but it is something I would watch out for in the long term. Through the many hours I used it, I didn’t feel any type of flex or movement at all, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this became a noticeable issue after many weeks or months of constant use as it wears out. This is because, underneath the suede grips, the wheel itself is 3D printed - this means, it's made from plastic. Something I would be very cautious about regarding this wheel, especially if you’ll be using it for a very long time, is its long-term durability. Regardless, since the added weight is so minimal, I didn’t feel any loss in performance. Regardless, the added weight would theoretically slightly decrease the performance of the wheelbase since the motors would have to be moving a heavier wheel. This might seem like a big difference, but it's hardly noticeable when holding them side by side. It weighs 563 grams as opposed to the OEM wheel which weighs 454. The GT-G is a tad larger than the stock G29 wheel coming in with a diameter of 300mm and also weighs a little more. Granted, the G29’s actual performance is still the same, but in the context of the steering wheel, it's a night and day difference. It really does look and feel like a high-end, multi-hundred dollar sim racing wheel. Probably the best part of all is its price point - this wheel rim comes in at only 99 euros or just a tad over $100 and for that price point (which is minimal in the context of this hobby) it transforms the G29 experience. ![]() It’s wrapped in an incredibly soft suede material which feels fantastic to hold onto and gives the wheel its realistic appearance. The powder-coated aluminum wheel plate is almost an exact replica of the original, and the entire wheel rim fits perfectly flush onto the wheelbase. ![]() What makes this wheel rim so cool for me, is that it really does look like it came straight from Logitech. So with that being said, let’s get started. I’ll be briefly going over this as well although the primary focus of this review is on the wheel rim itself. They also sent over what they call the G-Mag Shifter which serves to provide a magnetic, more tactile click to the paddle shifters. This wheel rim mod was kindly sent over to me by the guys over at Ready2Sim, a Portuguese-based business developing realistic wheel rims and mods for Logitech and Thrustmaster wheels. ![]()
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