Moza R5 Overheated, time for a RADICAL solution!

Understanding Wheelbase Overheating Issue

In this section, the speaker discusses their recent experience with wheelbase overheating during an online race and aims to explain what happened. They also mention receiving comments about potential overheating issues with the MOs R5 product.

Wheelbase Overheating Experience

• The speaker's wheelbase overheated during a longer-than-usual online race.

• They were initially confused about what was happening but decided to make this video to clarify the situation.

• Comments from viewers in the past have raised concerns about MOs products and overheating.

Confusion Regarding Overheating

• The speaker mentions that they have been confused by comments asking if their wheelbase has ever overheated because they had never experienced such an issue before.

• However, after the recent race, they now understand and have personally experienced wheelbase overheating.

Race Incident

• During the race, approximately 20 minutes into it, the speaker felt like they had lost grip on their tires.

• They became cautious while entering corners due to uncertainty about tire grip.

• They questioned other racers if their tires were also affected or if they needed to pit for new ones.

Discovering Wheelbase Overheating

• Every time the speaker touched their wheelbase on a straight section of the track, it felt hot to the touch.

• However, they did not feel that it was hotter than usual, suggesting that they may have become accustomed to its temperature during normal driving conditions.

Impact on Force Feedback

• The MOs R5 wheelbase gradually reduces force feedback over time rather than suddenly losing it completely.

• This gradual reduction can be misleading as drivers get used to less feedback lap after lap.

Negative Effects on Racing Performance

• Due to reduced force feedback, the speaker found it challenging to trust whether they had grip while cornering.

• They had to brake early, slow down, and rely on tire squealing sounds to gauge grip levels.

• This inconsistency in feedback frustrated the speaker and affected their racing performance.

Recommendations and Considerations

• The speaker expresses uncertainty about continuing to recommend the MOs R5 due to the overheating issue and reduced force feedback.

• Living in a cooler climate may have contributed to their lack of prior experience with overheating.

• They suggest that those living in warmer climates should be cautious when considering purchasing the MOs R5 wheelbase.

• The speaker plans to try using the "radical" setting on their wheelbase and potentially adding a small fan for better cooling.

Conclusion

In this final section, the speaker concludes by summarizing their findings regarding wheelbase overheating issues with the MOs R5. They also mention future plans for testing different settings and potential solutions.

Summary of Findings

• The speaker highlights that they did not expect or experience wheelbase overheating before this incident.

• They express disappointment with the sudden loss of grip during the race due to reduced force feedback caused by overheating.

Recommendations for Hotter Climates

• Living in a warmer climate increases the likelihood of experiencing wheelbase overheating issues.

• Those who have air conditioning or can maintain a constant room temperature may face fewer problems.

Future Testing Plans

• The speaker intends to test the "radical" setting on their wheelbase as an attempt to mitigate overheating issues.

• Additionally, they plan to explore using a small fan to improve airflow around the wheelbase.

Final Thoughts

• The video serves as a cautionary message for potential buyers of the MOs R5, especially those living in hotter climates.

• The speaker will provide updates on their experiences with different settings and potential cooling solutions in future videos.