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Track driving enthusiast, Sim racer, Gamer.
Unboxing and Review of Fanatec BMW M4 GT3 Steering Wheel
Yes, I pulled the trigger. And here's what I thought of it.
Links:
BMW M4 GT3
fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/podium-steering-wheel-bmw-m4-gt3?FAP+Banner&General+Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d
Mclaren GT3:
fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2?FAP+Banner&General+Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d
Links:
BMW M4 GT3
fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/podium-steering-wheel-bmw-m4-gt3?FAP+Banner&General+Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d
Mclaren GT3:
fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2?FAP+Banner&General+Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d
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Fanatec Direct Drive Wheel Base Comparison: CSL DD vs Clubsport DD+
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In this video I'll be doing a comparison between the CSL DD and Clubsport DD wheel base. For reference, my experience is based on Assetto Corsa Competizione. Product links: Clubsport DD (15Nm with support for Playstation) fanatec.com/us-en/racing-wheels-direct-drive-bases/direct-drive-bases/clubsport-dd-plus?FAP Banner&General Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d Clubsport DD (12Nm PC or Xbox only) fanate...
Sim Racing Frame Review - Trak Racer TR8 Pro
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It's time for a new frame! In this video I'll be reviewing the Trak Racer TR8 Pro. TR8 Pro: trakracer.com/collections/simulators/products/tr8-pro-racing-simulator-1?ref=QpxRyJXGgewDe9 TR160: trakracer.com/collections/simulators/products/tr160-mk4-racing-simulator?ref=QpxRyJXGgewDe9
Sim Racing - VR vs Triple Monitor
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It's time for me to go from triple monitor to VR... Here's why.
Fanatec Steering Wheel Comparison: Mclaren GT3 vs Formula V2.5 X
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In this video I'll be doing a comparison between the Mclaren GT3 wheel and the Formula V2.5 X. For reference, my experience is mostly based on Assetto Corsa Competizione. Product links: Mclaren GT3 Wheel: fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2?FAP Banner&General Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d Formula V2.5 X: fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-whee...
Oculus link not enabled? Here's a simple solution.
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In this video I'll go over a simple solution to the notorious Oculus link not enabled error.
Fanatec Brake Pedal Comparison: CSL Elite vs. Clubsport
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Deciding between the two brake pedals? In my opinion there are only two key differences you need to consider (aside from the look). Let me walk you though my thoughts in this video. Product links: CSL Elite V2: fanatec.com/us-en/pedals/csl-elite-pedals-v2?FAP Banner&General Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d Clubsport V3: fanatec.com/us-en/pedals/clubsport-pedals-v3?FAP Banner&General Links&a_aid=622059...
Assetto Corsa Competizione - Laguna Seca Hot Lap - 1:24.330
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First attempt of a POV style recording, quite amazed by the end result. Setup: GT Omega Prime rig Sparco Circuit QRT seat Fanatec CSL Elite wheelbase Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2 wheel Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals 3x LG 32GN650 QHD 165Hz display
Assetto Corsa Competizione - Laguna Seca Hot Lap - 1:24.685
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Squeeze in some practice time before my track day. Check out this video for my track day hot lap (obviously not in a GT3 car!): czcams.com/video/n2ySM8sMe4Y/video.html Setup: GT Omega Prime rig Sparco Circuit QRT seat Fanatec CSL Elite wheelbase Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2 wheel Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals 3x LG 32GN650 QHD 165Hz display
Old vs. New: Fanatec CSL Elite vs. CSL DD Wheelbase
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Is direct drive actually better? Let's find out. Product links: CSL DD (PC Xbox): fanatec.com/us-en/racing-wheels-wheel-bases/racing-wheels/csl-dd-8-nm?FAP Banner&General Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d DD Pro (PC Xbox PS5): fanatec.com/us-en/racing-wheels-wheel-bases/wheel-bases/gran-turismo-dd-pro-wheel-base-8-nm?FAP Banner&General Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d
Assetto Corsa Competizione - Brands Hatch Hot Lap - 1:25.942
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Slowly making progress at Brands Hatch. Setup: GT Omega Prime rig Sparco Circuit QRT seat Fanatec CSL Elite wheelbase Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2 wheel Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals 3x LG 32GN650 QHD 165Hz display
Fanatec Steering Wheel Comparison: Clubsport GT with Universal Hub vs Mclaren GT3
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In this video I'll be doing a comparison between the Clubsport GT Alcantara wheel with Universal Hub and the Mclaren GT3 wheel. For reference, my experience is mostly based on Assetto Corsa Competizione. Product links: CSL Elite Mclaren GT3 Wheel: fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2?FAP Banner&General Links&a_aid=62205989ada3d Clubsport GT Alcantara for Xbo...
Brands Hatch Flying Lap 1:26.807 - First Drive with my New Sim Racing Setup
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My new setup is finally complete. Taking it for a spin at Brands Hatch. Full setup list: GT Omega Prime rig Sparco Circuit QRT seat Fanatec CSL Elite wheelbase Fanatec Clubsport Universal Hub with GT Alcantara wheel Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals 3x LG 32GN650 QHD 165Hz display
Sim Racing with a $20 Ikea chair?
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My new sim racing rig is almost ready, just waiting for the seat to show up. In the meantime, perhaps this Ikea chair could work?
Mounting LG display on GT Omega Prime Stand - Not as straightforward as you'd think!
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In this video I'm going show you what it takes to mount LG display on GT Omega Prime stand. #Simracing
New rig, New beginning (well, almost...) GT Omega Prime Sim Racing rig assembly
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New rig, New beginning (well, almost...) GT Omega Prime Sim Racing rig assembly
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The car is too German, 0:20 look at the steering column, looks like someone from Germany.
does the v2.5 stick out less from the wheel base?
Bro I can't thank you enough I was going to pay $20 for gorilla tag and I could not get it working and now it's fine thank you so much😁
im torn between this one and the Alpine Version! Alpine version lools more easily adjustable but IDK...
I use Reverb G2, RTX4080, and Moza R9 V2 as my experience
I have the Clubsport Wheelbase 2.5 had it for 5 years now, and I am debating between the DD1 podium and the DD+.. any advice?
dont get fanatec
Getting motion sickness when driving on tracks with elevation differences. VR is a complement to triple.
Very well said. I went from monitor to vr. The immersion is not comparable but the draw backs you stated are there. Find myself trying to hit buttons and missing them with my headset, but man, that immersion is worth those little things.
Do you always race in ACC using VR? If yes then what's your pc specs and what's the app you use to connect to your pc. For the life of my i cannot drive in ACC in VR, it just looks terrible and the fps are not great even though i have a 4080, I've tried many sims like iRacing ac and ams2 and the VR in those sims are very good.
I have had the pico 4 for almost a year, and the thing is perfect, way more comfortable than the Quest 2
Almost all of my best lap times have been posted in VR. The sense of depth you get in VR helps tremendously with judging speed and distance.
I really wanna use my pico 4 but getting racing games to look good 5 meters ahead of you is neigh impossible
Hey, this cockpit seems nice. Looking into it. Just wondering if this supports short people, Im 159 Cm and was looking in getting this. Will I fit?? Great Review!!
How?????🤷🏾♂️
VR for life
Are you running 27" or 32" monitors? I did search around your channel a bit but I didn't see the info.
My only problem with VR is the discomfort in the face and how I lose my surroundings. I thought it would make me nauseous before I tried it, but in sim racing it fortunately never did. And everything else is actually more practical than triples, which turned my room into a mess when I had them for my setup.
so you are aware that that CSL elite box you showed us is not one of the original high-performance "+" boxes 7Nm PlayStation certified not just compatible and it will have blue raised CSL elite stickers on the right hand side of the face,Fanatec as long been known for the way they manipulate products and names. The original boxes with the raised blue logos are the only original CSL elite dual built drive 7 N meter boxes that were PlayStation certified and will always work with every generation of PlayStation. The internal of this box were superior to the standard non "+" boxes. I bought three of these originals. I still have one in a box upstairs because I understand what fanatic does with their products. They don't get better overtime. They just figure out how to make them cheaper.
Probably because csl dd has linear output of torque while elite might not be linear but making the low output higher in cost weaker high output
I went triple since those vr headsets hurt my neck
I have the Q3 and triple 27" I find if I wanna lock in and do short style races on my motion platform the immersion is incomparable. But if I want a longer lap intense race and be able to pay attention to my real world (the wife) 😂 monitors are my go too. I find also it's much easier with my 4th screen to trail brake and notice the other drivers on the inside blind spots
I never understood people who said vr is not comftable meanwhile playing a racing simulator. If you want to copy the real thing, then why don’t you copy the feel of the helmet? If comfort that metter, why do you use dd wheel base and fight back with the force feedback, why don’t you just sit in your sofa with a controller in your hand? Is your vr almost 1kg? Maybe train your neck. Is the headset swety in a hot summer day? Well, in f1 it’s usual to lose 4-5kb weight because of swet.. this is why racing is sport because they are not just sitting in their cars (the drivers) but also training different muscles
Ha, that's an interesting perspective. I'd argue that (if I have to) a helmet is more comfortable when fitted right as it does not create any pressure points in your face 😆
I’ve already a t300rs and I hesitate beteween csl dd 8nm or club sport DD 12nm Or why not DD + but cost a lot An advice?
Clubsport vs CSL, I'd go with clubsport in a heartbeat. DD+ depends on whether you need PS comparibility. I'd say 12Nm is sufficient for anything non-F1. I have DD+ for compatibility, I don't even run it at 100% FFB.
I just wish the paddles were better on the McLaren wheel
Yep, those are terrible 🥲
If you still own both, how many centimeters lower is the power connector at the clubsport DD compared to CSL DD?
it's lower by ~3 centimeters.
@@tm21simracing Thanks
can you use is for ps aswell because you can buy steering wheel and pedals from ps but not a wheelbase (pls react it depends if im gonna buy it or not.)
PS compatibility follows the wheelbase. You can use any wheel/pedal with it.
VR, if you get hot in a race, buy a fan and point it at yourself
formula v2 can be used with dd pro ps5 base??
PS compatibility follows the wheelbase. You can use any wheel with it.
Precisely the comparison I was looking for, thanks man.
Imo this is missing rev lights. Would still love to own one though
Just get a dash 😉
VR always worth a try, cheaper than 3 monitors
Just bought the bundle that comes with the blue F1 v2.5. This is the first set up I've ever owned. I didnt want to have to upgrade in the near future so I went with this. And I was right. I went big or went home not settling for any of the older DDs. The CS DD+ is absolutely amazing!
What pedals did you go with?
@DylanBogusz CSLs with tuning and load cell kits. Pretty basic but they're proven.
Wow the negativty in the comments. Your video was helpful to me. I know aluminium profile rigs are better but what i want to know is can i have something that will meet my needs and not be unnecessarily big and complexed.
Why does your dd+ go all the way around when turning on? Mine goes half way then goes back and stays in place. Most ive seen do it my way. Are you on a different firmware? Just something I noticed doesnt really matter since it works either way but yeah lol.
Interesting. My CSL DD does the half turn and return. It should be on the latest firmware. I have no idea 🤷♂️
It changed for me with driver 457. With driver 455 it was just the half way turn. You can find the 457 driver in their official forum (it's an release candidate). 👍
Comparing 230 euro wheelbase to 1k one, I sure hope so there's going to be a massive difference lol
Not sure where you got the number from, even the cheapest CSL DD costs more than that. The PS compatible version of CSL DD costs $600, and the PS compatible CS DD costs $1000, the price difference is $400. And yes, to me the additional torque is worth that price difference.
Csl DD cost 200 when bought as r2r bundle + 30 euro for AliExpress boost kit. Yea, I'm not comparing ps versions though, rather just pc to pc
Other than that the wheelbase works great lol. This after basically completely slamming the csl dd. Mmmmm... Right !
Did I? 😂 Torque was the only thing I wasn't satisfied with with the CSL DD
👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰
People just dont get it. Ill also never unsrrstand people that turn dampening all the way off and ruin alot of the center forces with spring and dampening turned all the way down. You want those center forces of torwue so when you turn in if it does go loose yku know its grip or understeer snd you can catch it. If the wheel itself is lolser already its harder to tell much harder. So i love center torque it helps me be faster truely. But of course yall can turn dampening down im nust stating the whole turning everything off that just doesnt work like some think. Ypu wont get more detail. Once you get dampening right the details will still come trhough but more counter weight. Sure to much actually dampens things but the right amount is so so nice. Ive told everyone there is a reason early on dd wheels were all made with higher torque dd is meant to have that its so smooth and it isnt a belt being pulled by a motor creating forces. So its just really different. You need like 10 to 15nm to get a true dd experience and get all of the benefits that comes with.
race location?
I went from DD Pro 8nm to DD+ and i think this upgrade was a great one. DD Pro is still a good wheel base, but good is he enemy of great. Im keeping my DD Pro as a spare.
I’ve already a t300rs and I hesitate beteween csl dd 8nm or club sport DD 12nm Or why not DD + but cost a lot An advice?
2D newer be so immersive like 3D 360
This is the first wheelbase ive ever gotten that made me instantly faster. It's the knowing where grip is at all times. You can feel where you sre at when pushing super hard at the limits of grip and it just holds on stronger and longer then other wheelbases which usually loosen giving a slight understeer feeling around some corners yet this wheelbase doesn't do that. It always feels connected it's probably the least understeer feel ive ever had from a wheelbase due to feeling like I can control every little movement of the car. People say power doesn't matter but after experiencing this I think it does. I think the motor being able to hold the condtant torque is what helps the feeling of control. If you don't feel that weight or wheels you don't have that same control it's like every movement gets felt. When looser it feels like you have to over use the wheel. But there is a happy medium with this base yku don't need to use it at 15nm its way to heavy of a 15nm base for most to enjoy that but the power of it helps you use it even at half power. It has this perfect balance of free flowing while sligjtly dampened giving a super polished feel and tons of details. While feeling the weight but also being able to whip it around when needed. I mean its the only base that I've used that I could catch slides on f1 2023 no other wheelbase does the feeling of losing traction you can't feel with other bases. And f1 2023 has always had a slight lag so this wheelbase helps alot tbh. Idk how to explain it better then what I have. The most simple of answers is you feel much more grounded. Also for those cswv2.5 lovers out there if you get this hit me up in the comments or on my page I found the settings that make it feel identical in weight and feel. It's 50%50 so wheelbase not 100% like some say 50/50 works really good with this base. It won't over work you ans you still get that weight when needed with all of the detail you could ask for! Turn INT to 2 or 4 depending on what you like it allows for much more raw ffb details to come through then the stock INT at 11.
Totally agree with you on this! Is just feels more intuitive and easier to catch a spin.
Just started Sim Racing and went VR to save space! I also play on a single 4K 55' oled television when I want to jump right in for a quick spin.
Rite it's all about compromise, The VR and race simulator with haptics, does me just fine.
Thank you brother! Needed this!
Glad to help!
I went from the CS V2.5 to the CS DD after 6 years and it is like getting new glasses , it's so crisp and responsive , easier to catch a spin and now find I can get the car to drift in iRacing, I also got myself the Mclaren gt3 wheel . this was a big difference in controlling the car , far better with the wider rim than the V2.5 wheel (that now feels like a toy)
Im not sure if i should get the DD or DD+ coming from the v2.5
@@Phil_3491 I went from v2.5 to DD.....Most of the time I only run the DD at 9-10nm (12nm is too much)...IMO If you do not need the Playstation Chip there is no point in the DD+ and its extra torque, it would be lost on my setup anyway Overall the CS DD is amazing compared to the v2.5. Hope that helps
I honestly can't believe that u think 8nm isn't enough. Real track car steering wheel force is generally between 8 and 11nm.(this is stated by a gt3 driver) What are ur lap time gains with 15nm over 8nm?
He’s just trying to sell it. I’m sure he thought 8nm was plenty until he tried 15nm.
@@TheOfficialRandomGuy Feel free to check my video on CSL DD vs CSL elite - I clearly said it didn't feel any stronger than the 6Nm CSL Elite. And I got into debate with several people. Now I start to think if I got a defective unit.
Yes, the street car I track also falls into that torque range, but when you are actually moving with the vehicle, the response is just so much more clear. I think the problem with sim racing is that everything is felt through the wheel (and some visual cue from the display, for those that does not have a motion platform), I do think I need a stronger wheelbase to get that level of granularity. BTW in the video I mentioned it was set to 85%, which translate to 12.75Nm, and I thought that was sufficient. I got the 15Nm version because I need PS compatibility. If that's not important, I would agree that 12Nm should be sufficient. And no, 8Nm is not enough if you ask me. And just like everything else - I would totally expect people to have different opinions.
@@TheOfficialRandomGuy It is not about max torque, it is about slew rate - how fast those Nm can be delivered, how fast = precise motor can change directions (on stiff GT3 and formula cars). Torque specs on old FF bases are loose, slew rate is unknown. More slew rate = better, while 10Nm is sweet spot (limit) most pro-simraces are settled at. The comparison is unfair, CSL DD should have been compared to regular ClubSport DD.
Finally a comment that makes sense. It’s funny how we can all get sucked in. I never wish for more torque from my CSL DD and it’s set at 80%. Just get the settings right. I buy as little from FANATEC as possible after my experience with quality and service. A VERY long and painful journey
I was thinking to upgrade from csl dd to this, but I already invested in QR1 for both my wheels. Since the fact that you invested so much money into their ecosystem means nothing to them and they can't give you a good price on qr1 -> qr2 swap + they charge so much extra on this base compared to competition - selling my 2 wheels + booster kit + csl dd and going somewhere else is a better financial choice. I also don't trust them with their quality - plastic QR1 was a trash and the fact they were OK with selling this to 8nm wheelbase should be punishable. Also the C clamp that doesn't work and fragile connectors at the back.
Please correct the video title, it's the Clubsport DD+ (you missed the +) 😎 BTW I have the GT DD Extreme bundle, and also the McLaren GT3 V2 wheel, and they are awesome 😁😁😁 the McLaren wheel also works with the Crew Motorfest (the GT Extreme wheel has a bug with that game on both PS5 and PC).
Haha good catch! Thanks for the note!
Do you prefer the McLaren wheel over the v2.5x wheel ?
I went from the CS V2.5 to the CS DD after 6 years and it is like getting new glasses , it's so crisp and responsive , easier to catch a spin and now find I can get the car to drift in iRacing, I also got myself the Mclaren gt3 wheel . this was a big difference in controlling the car , far better with the wider rim than the V2.5 wheel (that now feels like a toy
Yes. The formula wheel is just too small for me.
Which one lasted longest before failures and glitches? It should be Junk Vs Junk for those that love to throw away money on false claims and overpriced cheap equipment with no quality control made by a company that provides no customer support after sales. The internet is fairly well up to speed on just how crap Fanatec is now, no one should be buying this junk with better options out there.
Lool you don't know tf you are saying. Fanatec has huge problems with shipling en customer service but their quality is good. Really good. There is a reason their podium wheel base is one of the most used by esporters but zure we will listen to you over them ;)
@@pedramr34 i do know VERY well what i am saying, after going through 3 DD1s before i had one that was somewhat acceptable in terms of function, and didn't randomly stop working or randomly lose connection to the wheel requiring the wheel to have to be taken off and put back on to correct it, which was a fairly common issue. Being the fanboy you are, you'd know most esporters using anything from Fanatec are doing so because they're getting it free, and they're sponsored. That's a known fact. Their forum was rife with complaints being quickly deleted years ago, their customer support was pretty much not even there, and posting on the forum would result in posts being removed if you complained of any type of fault. That's a known fact. Quality of their products, where to start with that... it is made in China for a start... it is quality control checked by persons that have no real idea what the product should actually do... they use the cheapest softest Chinese muck metal alloys available, screws strip and bind, alloy surfaces and components rust because of the high ferous metals content of cheap alloys they used.... Their quick releases are an absolute joke, flex and play in there, not quick to remove, common connection issues, snapped pins... it was all too common. Google it. Their wheels are often out of round and also flex a lot more than the race quality they suggest them to be... Software and drivers? Only took 4 years to get the DD1/2 to do half of what they said it should... Force feedback was notchy and grainy as hell, and i never realised just how terrible that really was til i got a Simucube, which i might add was cheaper here than my DD1 and more powerful... None of the top guys streaming use Fanatec, Dave Cam, Jardier, Jimmy Broadbent, the list goes on, and every one of them moved on. They simply don't say much because A they were getting it free, and B they are sponsored to support the products.
I am a victim/survivor of the Fanatec Black Friday Fiasco 2023. It took 4 months for my order to arrive. I received no reply to my support inquiries, and almost zero communication along the way. Their products are decent, not junk imo. But there are equal, if not better, options out there which are from companies that know how customer service works. That being said, I hope tm21 enjoys the wheel base. From what I have heard it's pretty good.
Their products are fine. I also have a CSL DD without any problems. It's just that they don't reply to emails at alll.
I have never had any problems with the gear i have bought except a broken joystick on the GT DD Pro wheel wich Fanatec fixed and returned to me on warranty within 3 weeks in the middle of the Black Friday chaos. I have enough equipment for two racing rigs with them. DD Pro and DD+, several wheels with QR2. Two sets of pedals and a Fanatec Shifter. Im not ignoring those that had a bad experience, they are real, but i think there are much more good than bad with Fanatec. Usually the happy Fanatec customers aren't the ones you are seeing online on Reddit.