Warning! Within 4 months of light use my FANATEC McLaren wheel cracked at the shifter pivot point and where it mounted to the QR. I was accused of over tightening although I used a torque wrench set at 3nm. FANATEC then replaced the wheel chassis admitting in writing it was a weakness in the wheel. Very soon after my CSL load cell pedal failed. I sent a video before sending the pedal set back as requested. I was required to make a follow up email after not hearing back. FANATEC said they can not fault the pedals asking if I want then sent back which I found a strange thing to ask? Eventually they were returned however within minutes I experienced the same issue which was consistent with magnetic interference from the CSL DD wheel base before the load cell pedal would completely shut down. I was beyond my limits at this point and driven to warn as many potential customers as I could while demanding a replacement. Following the usual delayed response, FANATEC then offered a replacement only if a show proof that they faulty load cell was again on its way back to them. FANATEC’s poor response time drove me to desperation. Keep in mind I have owned this new product for around 6 months when 2 major failures occurred. An electric technician overheard my experience and offered assistance. I was able to demonstrate the issue and within minutes the technician diagnosed a defective voltage regulator attached to the load cell circuit board. The voltage regulator is designed to reduce 5 volts coming from the wheel base or USB down to the required 3.3volts. There was no signal out of the regulator which he replaced. No thanks to FANATEC I am now enjoying my sim racing again while I hold my breath for the next FANATEC failure. Please take my advise and look at the FANATEC’s own forum in regards to all the issues they have and their terrible customer service.
I like the magnetic shifters and the leather kind of grips, as i am not a fan of Alcantara. Works good with my gloves. I am especially loving this wheel now on ACC with the great FFB (Ps5). You have a Sim Racing dog with "move over so I can race" eyes 😁👍
He plays on the sim more than I do! 😀Glad you're enjoying the wheel as well. I wouldn't be able to keep alcantara clean myself hence why I went for the v2.5 instead of the v2.5x.
Been playing on a G29 for a while and it feels good on GT7 but like absolute trash on F1 2021 and F1 22. Just ordered this wheel with a GT DD Pro and CSL Pedals. Never tried a DD wheel before I'm really looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about!
@@zonqu7474 the gt dd pro is the only available direct drive wheel on fanatec right now aside from the podium direct drives. The regular csl pedals are in stock but not the elite
Warning! Within 4 months of light use my FANATEC McLaren wheel cracked at the shifter pivot point and where it mounted to the QR. I was accused of over tightening although I used a torque wrench set at 3nm. FANATEC then replaced the wheel chassis admitting in writing it was a weakness in the wheel. Very soon after my CSL load cell pedal failed. I sent a video before sending the pedal set back as requested. I was required to make a follow up email after not hearing back. FANATEC said they can not fault the pedals asking if I want then sent back which I found a strange thing to ask? Eventually they were returned however within minutes I experienced the same issue which was consistent with magnetic interference from the CSL DD wheel base before the load cell pedal would completely shut down. I was beyond my limits at this point and driven to warn as many potential customers as I could while demanding a replacement. Following the usual delayed response, FANATEC then offered a replacement only if a show proof that they faulty load cell was again on its way back to them. FANATEC’s poor response time drove me to desperation. Keep in mind I have owned this new product for around 6 months when 2 major failures occurred. An electric technician overheard my experience and offered assistance. I was able to demonstrate the issue and within minutes the technician diagnosed a defective voltage regulator attached to the load cell circuit board. The voltage regulator is designed to reduce 5 volts coming from the wheel base or USB down to the required 3.3volts. There was no signal out of the regulator which he replaced. No thanks to FANATEC I am now enjoying my sim racing again while I hold my breath for the next FANATEC failure. Please take my advise and look at the FANATEC’s own forum in regards to all the issues they have and their terrible customer service.
It's worth the wait. I waited until the CSL DD came out to get into sim racing. The Logitechs seemed junky, and the better stuff was too expensive. Finally got a CSL setup and I love it.
i have a question i don't know if i buy the GT DD pro and does it changes the 6nm per the 8nm in the GT DD pro and do you think your setup is very good i will take the same ?..
Great video! Are your dogs Samoyeds or Spitz? I get confused between the 2. Really cute dogs. Also like the small white model 930 Turbo on your table. I almost forgot to say the Formula v2.5 steering wheel looks awesome. Must be fun to drive with it. Have fun.
Looks amazing!! Are you using the alpinestars radar gloves? I’m looking at gloves of my own, I’ve ordered the v2.5 as well and was wondering if you’d advise your gloves to buy and if they’re good at protecting the wheel and the leather like material. Thanks in advance!
Yep, I'm using the Alpinestars radar glove in the video. They are pretty comfortable but i'd advise against it as it has lettering on the palm side of the glove which can stain the leather grips. I've actually stopped using them since. Right now i'm just using cheap $5 gloves lol. Might look at something like the Sparco Mecca 3 in the future
@@ThePuffsLife oh good to know!! Thank you very much. Then I will definitely decide against going for the alpinestars. I’ve been looking at the sparco gloves as well. You got the ones you’ve mentioned indeed, or there’s the more expensive ones, the hypergrip plus. Might go for the Mecca 3 if I’m certain they won’t damage the leather. Still doing research for the best leather wheel gloves XD
Hola bro una pregunta tengo el mismo volante que tu tienes juego en Xbox X como puedo configurar la.pantalla para que me muestre el cuenta kilómetros o velocidad gracias
Great video, but one question. Why are u using a dd pro ps5 on PC and not just the normal dd for Xbox and PC. It's lower from the price and the dd pro costs 599 and normal 350.
Why i can’t play f1 2021 on my ps5 with the GT DD Pro and this wheel ? I don’t understand i can on GT7 but not on this game, if someone can help me please
You’re also paying a higher premium for simucube and ascher products not to mention it’s not compatible with consoles such as PS5 and Xbox. I use both PC and PS5 so the GT DD Pro was a good option.
There’s always one in the crowd. When you can get the Simucube and that steering wheel for under $900 come back and share your comment, otherwise stick to the original topic. By the way, since you don’t seem to know, it’s carbon fiber on the wheel.
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torturing myself watching this when i have a broken g29, crying in a corner rn
Warning!
Within 4 months of light use my FANATEC McLaren wheel cracked at the shifter pivot point and where it mounted to the QR. I was accused of over tightening although I used a torque wrench set at 3nm.
FANATEC then replaced the wheel chassis admitting in writing it was a weakness in the wheel.
Very soon after my CSL load cell pedal failed. I sent a video before sending the pedal set back as requested.
I was required to make a follow up email after not hearing back.
FANATEC said they can not fault the pedals asking if I want then sent back which I found a strange thing to ask?
Eventually they were returned however within minutes I experienced the same issue which was consistent with magnetic interference from the CSL DD wheel base before the load cell pedal would completely shut down.
I was beyond my limits at this point and driven to warn as many potential customers as I could while demanding a replacement.
Following the usual delayed response, FANATEC then offered a replacement only if a show proof that they faulty load cell was again on its way back to them.
FANATEC’s poor response time drove me to desperation.
Keep in mind I have owned this new product for around 6 months when 2 major failures occurred.
An electric technician overheard my experience and offered assistance.
I was able to demonstrate the issue and within minutes the technician diagnosed a defective voltage regulator attached to the load cell circuit board.
The voltage regulator is designed to reduce 5 volts coming from the wheel base or USB down to the required 3.3volts. There was no signal out of the regulator which he replaced.
No thanks to FANATEC I am now enjoying my sim racing again while I hold my breath for the next FANATEC failure.
Please take my advise and look at the FANATEC’s own forum in regards to all the issues they have and their terrible customer service.
same bro I bought a cockpit and my g920 broke
Just unboxing this wheel today!!! My 66 yr old butt is excited as hell. Thanks for the video.
Never too old to enjoy racing
I like the magnetic shifters and the leather kind of grips, as i am not a fan of Alcantara. Works good with my gloves. I am especially loving this wheel now on ACC with the great FFB (Ps5). You have a Sim Racing dog with "move over so I can race" eyes 😁👍
He plays on the sim more than I do! 😀Glad you're enjoying the wheel as well. I wouldn't be able to keep alcantara clean myself hence why I went for the v2.5 instead of the v2.5x.
@@ThePuffsLife same here, leather is strong and works good with gloves. Enjoy it 👍
I could not concentrate on the final thoughts because of that fluffy dog.
Bro… those doggos are so cute 🥲
The dogs are looking at you like "when is it my turn?!?!?!"
Haha
Quality video man! Very nice wheel ;)
Appreciate the kind words! Cheers mate!
Dope video!! Music had my head nodding the whole time!! 😁🔥
Glad you enjoy it!
Been playing on a G29 for a while and it feels good on GT7 but like absolute trash on F1 2021 and F1 22. Just ordered this wheel with a GT DD Pro and CSL Pedals. Never tried a DD wheel before I'm really looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about!
How and where is it available? Where u from?
@@zonqu7474 the gt dd pro is the only available direct drive wheel on fanatec right now aside from the podium direct drives. The regular csl pedals are in stock but not the elite
Hi Matt I’m gonna be ordering the DD pro and this wheel with the CSL pedals how you getting on with and do everything feel good and work nicely?
Well how was it???
Warning!
Within 4 months of light use my FANATEC McLaren wheel cracked at the shifter pivot point and where it mounted to the QR. I was accused of over tightening although I used a torque wrench set at 3nm.
FANATEC then replaced the wheel chassis admitting in writing it was a weakness in the wheel.
Very soon after my CSL load cell pedal failed. I sent a video before sending the pedal set back as requested.
I was required to make a follow up email after not hearing back.
FANATEC said they can not fault the pedals asking if I want then sent back which I found a strange thing to ask?
Eventually they were returned however within minutes I experienced the same issue which was consistent with magnetic interference from the CSL DD wheel base before the load cell pedal would completely shut down.
I was beyond my limits at this point and driven to warn as many potential customers as I could while demanding a replacement.
Following the usual delayed response, FANATEC then offered a replacement only if a show proof that they faulty load cell was again on its way back to them.
FANATEC’s poor response time drove me to desperation.
Keep in mind I have owned this new product for around 6 months when 2 major failures occurred.
An electric technician overheard my experience and offered assistance.
I was able to demonstrate the issue and within minutes the technician diagnosed a defective voltage regulator attached to the load cell circuit board.
The voltage regulator is designed to reduce 5 volts coming from the wheel base or USB down to the required 3.3volts. There was no signal out of the regulator which he replaced.
No thanks to FANATEC I am now enjoying my sim racing again while I hold my breath for the next FANATEC failure.
Please take my advise and look at the FANATEC’s own forum in regards to all the issues they have and their terrible customer service.
The G29 i have is a complete workhorse and never had an issue.
Whats your torque on that video test ? Does your wheel stand has ANY flex or wobble, whats your wheel stand model? Thanks alot
thx for your video. My GT DD wheel’s plastic button was broken by my cat😂, so I plan to by this one.
Love the wheel. Some pretty pups too!
Lovely puppies
Love the dog look 👀 wtf I need to do know 😂
Can't wait to get a Fanatec setup.
It's worth the wait. I waited until the CSL DD came out to get into sim racing. The Logitechs seemed junky, and the better stuff was too expensive. Finally got a CSL setup and I love it.
i have a question i don't know if i buy the GT DD pro and does it changes the 6nm per the 8nm in the GT DD pro and do you think your setup is very good i will take the same ?..
Great video ! what is your support for your GT DD pro?
I own this and it's the dogs cheese.
Nice puppy
Great video! Are your dogs Samoyeds or Spitz? I get confused between the 2. Really cute dogs. Also like the small white model 930 Turbo on your table. I almost forgot to say the Formula v2.5 steering wheel looks awesome. Must be fun to drive with it. Have fun.
Cheers mate! Appreciate the kind words. They are Japanese spitz.
Looks amazing!! Are you using the alpinestars radar gloves? I’m looking at gloves of my own, I’ve ordered the v2.5 as well and was wondering if you’d advise your gloves to buy and if they’re good at protecting the wheel and the leather like material. Thanks in advance!
Yep, I'm using the Alpinestars radar glove in the video. They are pretty comfortable but i'd advise against it as it has lettering on the palm side of the glove which can stain the leather grips. I've actually stopped using them since. Right now i'm just using cheap $5 gloves lol. Might look at something like the Sparco Mecca 3 in the future
@@ThePuffsLife oh good to know!! Thank you very much. Then I will definitely decide against going for the alpinestars. I’ve been looking at the sparco gloves as well. You got the ones you’ve mentioned indeed, or there’s the more expensive ones, the hypergrip plus. Might go for the Mecca 3 if I’m certain they won’t damage the leather. Still doing research for the best leather wheel gloves XD
@@lolixdepolixx No worries mate! Either way, you'll love the Formula v2.5!
Now drive in cockpit cam and take the racing line off.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
At the start of a race in F1 does the shifter also act as a clutch, I am currently using the McClaren GT3 wheel with the clutch
Hey, awesome video, thanks so much for all the details, can I ask, what’s the difference between the GT DD PRO and the CSL DD 8nm, thanks again :)
GT DD Pro can be used for both PS5 and PC. CSL DD can be used for Xbox Series X/S consoles and PC
Very keen to see how you compare to the McLaren. I am ordering a CSL DD soon and agonising over which wheel to get
If money isn’t an option, go for the V2. The McClaren rim just feels cheap.
Hi, did you managed to get the rumble motor on the v2.5 to work with acc on ps5?
Hi, I’m thinking about upgrading my logitech setup to one of these, what steering base and pedals do I need?
9:22 Doggos !
Does the V2.5 rim ever creak when applying twisting loads on the rim. Mine one creaks does yours ?
Hi could u tell me does the vibration work on the wheel with ps5 and gt7? Before I buy it. Thanks.
I have the same wheel and base. The ffb with acc is awesome. If you have raceroom i recommended to try that.
Thanks mate. Will definitely give raceroom a go sometime
What wheel base and pedals do you use with this wheel?
I love your setup
Hola bro una pregunta tengo el mismo volante que tu tienes juego en Xbox X como puedo configurar la.pantalla para que me muestre el cuenta kilómetros o velocidad gracias
did you get quick release automatically or did you have to order it separately ?
The metal clubsport quick release is included at no extra cost when you buy the wheel but its packaged and sent separately
@@ThePuffsLife thx
Is that the gt de pro base? Because i am planning to buy one.
Yep. It is the GT DD pro wheel base
How much all that setup wheel as wheel base pedals ?
Great video, but one question.
Why are u using a dd pro ps5 on PC and not just the normal dd for Xbox and PC. It's lower from the price and the dd pro costs 599 and normal 350.
Because I also use the dd pro on my PS5
I was wandering if in F1 game you can feel loosing grip better than in another wheels due to extra FFB on steering wheel? Or there is no difference?
Compared to the McLaren GT3 v2 wheel, the force feedback is definitely more pronounced mainly due to the smaller wheel diameter.
And it also have shock motor inside grip.
@@MenniePlay does it work on Xbox?
@@damiankirstein3311 You need to buy 2.5X version.
@@MenniePlay yes, but i meant vibrations, because I red somewhere that it may not work on f1 22 on Xbox even if wheel supports it
what is the base?
What steering wheels do you have in your collection?
The one from the gt dd pro set, csl bmw, mclaren and the formula v2.5... one day i will get the porsche podium *.*
Podium Steering Wheel Porsche 911 GT3 R Leather, Mclaren GT3 V2,Clubsport Wheel Formula v2.5
What is the model of the alpinestars gloves ?
May be a bit late is it for ps4?
R u malaysian?
Hi do you know if this wheel will work on GT7? Thankyou.
Yep, works fine on GT7
Why are you shifting so late 😭
Does it work on ps4 ?
Can I use it for ps4?
Why i can’t play f1 2021 on my ps5 with the GT DD Pro and this wheel ? I don’t understand i can on GT7 but not on this game, if someone can help me please
maybe try to go into ingame settings and steering wheels, go look if u can see the wheel there!^^
I can’t help unfortunately. I play f1 2021 on my pc and have no issues.
It’s ok
, i have to use the purple mode thx for the answer guys
What is the wheel base?
Wheel base is a GT DD Pro
I’m hoping for you to answer me if this is to work on a Logitech g29
Get a mic, your video is worse then a commercial without commentary.
too much plastic, with Ascher and simucube it's full aluminium
You’re also paying a higher premium for simucube and ascher products not to mention it’s not compatible with consoles such as PS5 and Xbox. I use both PC and PS5 so the GT DD Pro was a good option.
There’s always one in the crowd. When you can get the Simucube and that steering wheel for under $900 come back and share your comment, otherwise stick to the original topic.
By the way, since you don’t seem to know, it’s carbon fiber on the wheel.
Does the wheel come with the quick release system, or do i have to buy that by itself?
how does this compare to the gt3?