🔧 I Built the Pokornyi GTE PRO V3 – Here's What Surprised Me!

🔧 I Built the Pokornyi GTE PRO V3 – Is It Worth It? | Hands-On Review + Build Guide

In this video, I dive into the Pokornyi Engineering GTE PRO V3 — a premium DIY sim racing wheel that surprised me in all the right ways. From unpacking the kit to the final bolt, I walk you through the entire build process, my honest thoughts on the quality, and what it’s really like to build a high-end wheel yourself. 💪

If you've been considering building your own wheel or you're curious if this kit is actually worth the price, this is the video for you.

🔍 Key Highlights:
Full build kit with carbon fiber & aluminum enclosure
5” VOCORE LCD, RGB LEDs, tactile buttons, analog paddles
Honest first impressions and build experience
How it compares to big-brand wheels
Why I’d actually recommend this over some €2000+ wheels

🛠️ Specs at a Glance:
Diameter: 303mm
Materials: Full metal & carbon fiber structure
Display: 5” VOCORE LCD
RGB: 16 telemetry LEDs + 12 backlit buttons
Inputs: 4 rotary encoders, 4 side rotaries, 1 funky switch
Paddles: Magnetic shifting + analog clutch
Compatible with all major wheelbases

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Why build your own wheel?
00:40 – Specs overview & what’s in the kit
01:45 – First steps & building the display
03:20 – Assembly tips + challenges
05:10 – Final build thoughts
06:35 – Is it worth €967?
07:30 – Driving impressions & quality feel
08:30 – Would I build one again?

💬 Have you ever built your own wheel?
Drop a comment below and let me know what you’d change or keep the same — or if you're considering the Pokornyi kit yourself!

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🧩 Parts Used in This Build:
🔌 Coiled USB Cable (with Weipu connector) – €29
⚙️ EC11 300g Encoder ×4 (with cables) – €18
🕹️ FK1 Funky Knob (Black) – €9
🔵 GS1 Side Knob (Blue) – €10
🟡 GS1 Side Knob (Yellow) – €10
🔴 GS1 Side Knob (Red) – €10
🟣 GS1 Side Knob (Purple) – €10
⚙️ GT Shifter Set – €109
🔄 GT2 Rotary Knobs ×4 – €44
🛠️ GTE PRO V3 AL Enclosure – €120
🧩 GTE PRO V3 Button Plates (Aluminium) – €32
🖐️ GTE PRO V3 Frontplate with Grips – €120
🎮 GTE PRO V3 Funky Plate (Aluminium) – €12
🔳 GTE PRO V3 Glass (5mm) – €22
💡 GTE PRO V3 Light Guide – €2
🔌 GTE PRO V3 PCB (with Funky 7-way switch) – €129
🔩 GTE PRO V3 Screw Pack – €20
🎨 GTE PRO V3 Sticker Pack – €18
🦶 PE Clutch Set (Default) – €119
🛡️ Shifter/Clutch Cover Set – €8
🔧 Universal HUB Spacer (51mm / Black) – €18
📡 USB-C to JST Display Cable Assembly – €4
🖥️ VoCore 5" MPRO Display – €69
⚡ Weipu SA12 to JST Cable Assembly – €11

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