FANATEC WHEELS - Everything You Need To Know!
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- Confused by all of Fanatec's various wheels? Today's video is for you!
Today we take a detailed look at Fanatec's ecosystem of GT style wheels across the CSL, ClubSport and Podium ranges and give you all the information you know to decide which wheel will suit you best.
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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Rim vs. Wheel
2:01 - CSL, ClubSport & Podium Explained
3:43 - All-in-one vs. Modular
4:50 - Fanatec Quick Releases Explained
8:47 - CSL Range
17:30 - ClubSport Range
25:22 - Podium Range
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Man I swear youre always reading my mind lol i just got a used csl elite wheelbase and am havibg such a hard time deciding which wheel i want. This was a huge help. Also helped me understand the connections for quick release better and the ecosystem as a whole. Thanks Will!
Great video as always Will. I own 5 Fanatec wheels now and agree with your thoughts completely. I would love to see Fanatec add a club sport level GT3 wheel in between the McLaren and the BMW/Bentley Podium offerings.
Hey Will, Thanks for this video! I was wanting a new Fanatec wheel and knew that it had to be 300mm. I had concerns that the R300 rim might be a little tight with the Endurance module but after seeing this video, you convinced me that it would work. I just received the rim, endurance module with the club sport universal hub and I am sure it will be my daily driver. Thanks
Man, I love nerding out to this channel after a massive week of work. Much respect and happy weekend 🙌
This couldn’t have come at a better time. Already gone with the McLaren GT3 using your other videos as a great guide, but want a round(er) wheel as well! Love the content as always.
Thinking about that wheel! Would love your thoughts on it!
Awesome video and perfect timing. The Clubsport Steering Wheel RS is on my wish list.
Just purchased the f1gt elite cockpit. CLS DD2 and the v3 thanks for all your help Will!
Awesome, I've been waiting for this one, its so hard to choose.
Thanks for the awesome info. Please make one for the various wheels from different manufacturers for Simucube👍🏻
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative. 👍
Only one thing I want to say here Will..THANKS! Don't stop make videos like this..RS wheel is my next wheel!
This video will be so helpful to many.
A vid on Fanatec's current (and discontinued that still work) line of pedals and compatibility would be interesting.
Ordered the csl DD, csl load cell pedals and mclaren gt3 wheel being convinced by your channel. Great personality Will keep up the good work. Happy sim racing
I bought the csl elite bundle that included the F1 esports rim, I just bought the BMW GT2 wheel and love it.
The clubsport rs wheel is so good. Completely happy with it.
Thanks for explaining what bits you need for a rim to work! I was hoping just to get a Nascar rim and a Poduim QR and thought it would work as they are sold togather and the rim has no electrionics... But guess not... I would love a deep dive into ways to get 'Just' a rim to work though!
Thanks for the video and explanation. I'm new to the Fanatec ecosystem having bought the Gran Turismo DD Pro. I probably would have just bought the DD Pro base but the only thing available was the Gran Turismo bundle so my impatience won out and I bought that knowing well I'll likely add a few other rims and put the Gran Turismo rim in a corner somewhere. I have the Clubsport Steering Wheel Classic V2 on its way for cruising and sims like American Truck Simulator and will look to grab another wheel or two for sim racing.
Tip for DD pro users. Use the secure bold to take way any flex. Mine started making a rattle noise from the black cover on the QR banging into the bold. wrap the bold with rubber tape and you have wheel that doenst flex and doesnt rattle.
I started off my Fanatec setup with the ClubSport Steering Wheel Round 1 V2 for Xbox, I liked the hub, but didn't realize how small the steering wheel was going to be, so I quickly went with an aftermarket wheel, but the thing I didn't like about that hub was the button modules sometimes loosen up and then you have to completely disassemble to tighten them, and I didn't like the way they mounted behind the steering wheel other than giving you the flexibility to add any after market wheel. I just ordered the button module endurance as the buttons are static and also gives you the sticks and additional buttons, but after it arrived I quickly found out that my aftermarket wheel doesn't mount due to the orientation of the buttons, so I ordered the Clubsport Lenkradkranz 320 as I didn't want the flat bottom wheel, hopefully that combo is comfortable, one main thing to note about the button module endurance that it is very limited as to which wheels work with it, I even went to a local car shop to find a new wheel and none of them fit and/or due to the design of the wheels like a deep dish wheel, the buttons would have been impossible to reach.
Great video , Just ordered the rs wheel
Great video! Are you gonna do a video review of the ClubSport RS wheel??
i think for beginner the maclaren gt3 and the wrc/Bmw steering wheel are the best in terms of cost
Agreed
Does anybody know if the wrc/bmw wheel is compatible with ps5?
@@boostedmedia If you just had the GT3 Mclaren wheel, would you be happy? Is it a good enough wheel to avoid the absolute need to upgrade?
@@schullestulle3360 Yes. The PS5 needs a compatible wheelbase like the GT DD Pro. Xbox is steering wheel dependent.
@@treemium1467 the gt3 gives you enough functions for that typ of wheel in terms of price.
The next alternative would be the formula Esport(with less funtions) or the formula V2.5 for arounddouble the price.
But it really depends on what is best for you.
most people like the gt3 Maclaren, for some the formula is better.
currently look if the gt3 is good for you if not, wait i little bit until we get more information about the QR2 system.
I was hoping you'd make a new video on some newer rims. Thanks mate.
All those options and I had to stop it all. Great review. Some great wheels, but not the GT/Formula wheel I wanted.
Was thinking for the Gt3 wheel, but after 4 weeks my Gt Dd decided to stop working. Looking forward to Fanatecs service, curious how great the company is now.
Should've ordered the GT3 wheel alongside my GT DD Pro bundle!
Looking at buying the club sport r/s and was wondering if you did a review as I can’t find it 😢
Great video 😊 I have the entry level csl steering wheel P1 V2, its nice but I'm getting tired of the noises and flex that it makes. Would the Universal hub V2 be a good upgrade?
could you show the versatility of the endurance module on gran turismo 7 regarding navigation through the game and campatibility with braking bias, fuel, tcs in race etc... that would be nice because i want to upgrade from my gt dd pro wheal to the porsche 911 with the endurance module but i dont know if i could control all that options while racing.
Thank you and keep the good work!
I am currently looking to buy a wheel for my new CSL DD 8nm. I am torn between the BMW all in one or the R300 Podium package. The only thing really concerning me about the BMW is the weight as the CSL DD is only 8nm and I want it to stay nice and nimble.
Would you like to try / do simdrifting videos? i think with your setup, that might be a reeeaaally cool video-idea.
Curious if you would recommend the Clubsport Universal Xbox Hub with the 320mm wheel (300mm isn't an option) for someone looking to pair with a CSL DD, being the only wheel (at least for a while). The reason I ask is that I want to do a bit of rally driving, GT3, etc, but being my first jump into sim racing I don't want to buy 2 wheels off the hop. Series X to start, then perhaps a PC later on, hence the Xbox specific hub. Thanks!
Bravo, we'll done.
6:32 you can eliminate the "flex" and noise with the included screw
The qr2 must not have been pretty bad to have been talked about a while when this video was made, and nearly a year after this video it still isnt out
I just purchased the CSL DD kit. What is the best bet in terms of an upgrade path? The Clubsport adapter + the universal hub? Can I buy a hub that doesn't belong to the CSL line? My confusion stems from the connector. Does Fanatec use the same base connection for all three lines or is each line different in some way?
I got a special version of the McLaren wheel that has full torque mode unlocked straight out of the box with the plastic quick release 🤣.
Luckily I have a clubsport quick release to put on it before it destroys itself.
Wow, was looking for this earlier today. What luck
I'd love to buy the Porsche 911 GT3 V2 with the podium button module and advanced paddle module but, as you say, 320mm rims dampen too much?
Hi there! I need some advise.
Can I mix match the fanatec stuff? I'm playing mainly on the PS5 but want to move pver to PC at some point for sim racing so there is only the GT Base right now (witch looks slightly different than the CSL base) so can I get the GT bundle and than buy a 2nd Xbox Wheel to play on both consoles and PC. But do I have to use a CSL wheel or can I go with a podium wheel and a clubsport hub on a GT base?
I have a V1 Clubsport wheelbase. There are some odd and not well documented which wheels work with the V1 Clubsport wheelbase. The V2 and V2.5 Clubsport wheelbase have well documented list of compatible wheels. But, not so much with the V1 Clubsport wheelbase. If you have a V1 Clubsport wheelbase, can you do some research and report on which wheels work with the V1 Clubsport wheelbase?
Is mclaren gt3 or formula v2.5 the better option as I will only get one wheel for all games? Playing mainly ACC and am waiting for f1 2022.
Thanks!
Video request: can you make a comparison of the fanatic csl and Clubsport dd because I can't decide wich one I want
which wheel base is best to use with gran turismo? i think i want the alcantra ClubSport rim. does this make sense?
I have a problem hoping you can help. When I go into a turn when racing I can feel wheel load up and in middle of turn it almost feels like it wheel is popping I just got a dd pro
Do you know of any dash kits for the Clubsport wheel base, there was the Fanatec SRX GT Dash which looked awesome, but they appear to be out of business now and I can't find one, there is the SRH dash, but for the price and simplicity of that dash, I would just try to make my own, and now that I have the button module endurance, I have a led screen on that.
Question: Can I use the V2 steering wheel with the GT DD PRO if i install the QR2 ?
Dear sir, have u heard about it’s got problems on gt dd on ps5 after updating the firmware on pc? If u do so can u tell us how to solve it? Thx very much
I have the gt dd pro wheel and I'm thinking about getting the McLaren gt3 wheel for Xbox compatibility and a different feel for f1 and such
This video is nice. I am in a situation that i want to upgrade in the near future. I have a CSL elite with a stock wheel. This si pretty nice. But i want to go for the next step. I think that the CSL DD is not a good upgrade. It maybe is a little smoother. But it is not much stronger. 6 nm vs 5-8. I am looking for atleast 10nm+. Don't need 20+ tough.
Simucube goes trough my mind but i like one software layer with good support for all games. Also the steering wheels are to expensive with simucube. So then the DD1 maybe? Well.... i have the feeling that fanatec will replace DD1 & DD2 in near future because there are some problems with those wheelbases. And for that price..... i am hoping for a clubsport DD or podium DD wheelbase in the near future. And also, wait on the new quick release 2.0 version. Because currently there is some flex in the quickrelease. i want to by a Fanatec F1 wheel but also waithing on the new quick release system. Because i don't want to buy a F1 wheel now, and then spend another 100 euro on a new quickrelease 6 months down the road. So basicy, i am just waithing for new gear and my CSL elite can serve me maybe 1 more year. And that is just fine because the CSL elite is still a pretty nice wheelbase to have.
Do you guys think the clubsport DD will come soon? And will the DD1&2 be replaced in the next, lets say 12-18 months?
Hi Will, yet another fantastic video packed with loads of great info.
I do however have a question.
In the video you say (& show) the Fanatec R300 wheel with the Advanced paddle module the same as the Porsche 320mm version, but a few weeks ago (I realise your video was from a year ago hence I'm wondering if there have been some changes made) Fanatec support sent me a message stating "Unfortunately, neither the Podium Advanced Paddle Module nor the Button Module Endurance is compatible with the CSL Steering Wheel R300 V2." yet wasn't that EXACTLY what you were showing in your PODIUM section of the video ??? (or have I missed something ?)
The Podium R300 wheel WILL work with it. I believe there was some misinformation from Fanatec. The "CSL Steering Wheel R300 V2" seems to be referring to the Bundle. The rim is a "Podium wheel rim R300" and would definitely work. You would need the advanced button module, a podium hub, magnetic shifters, along with the podium R300 wheel. Or use a Clubsport Universal hub and remove the bottons, using the module instead.
@@ryandingler8969 thank you for taking the time to answer my question Ryan, At last I can order my new setup without worrying that it won't work.
Thank you.
I’ve been using the McLaren GT3 on a DD1, for bigger hands, its far better than the Formula V2 (which I used to have).
I wonder how it is that GT wheel with plastic quick release can run normally up to 8 NM and other Fanatec wheels need Clubsport QR1 quick release.
Make a video on fanatec pedal's as well
Hey I was trying to buy a setup for a ps5 but I only saw one set up is that the only one available?
I have the gt dd pro with a Playstation 5. If i bought 1 of the fanatec wheels how do i use it without the ps button?
Hey Will, any idea when we might hear some news on the Asetek DD wheel base?
Don’t have any info on it I’m afraid. Sorry. Will let you know as soon as I have anything.
i am wondering what the difference is between a "formula style" wheel and a "gt style" wheel. does any of you know the answer
please help
i am thinking of getting the csl dd bundle, do i need to add anything else into my cart as i will be racing on pc? thank
I got the Porsche wheel and the suede didn't hold up even a week. I knew it wouldn't but still thought it would last longer. Maybe I'm just rough on equipment? I wonder how Will's still looks good.
mine hasn’t had a tonne of use and I have girl hands. Lol. Do you use gloves?
Sucks how Australia doesn’t get the Clubsport BMW GT2 in V2
I originally got the Formula V2.5x but had always coveted the3 McLaren GT3 V2 (which wasn't available when I switched to Fanatec) I have one now and love it. The only other wheel I want is the Audi R8 GT3 wheel that Simplace makes.
Do you find yourself using both wheels (mclaren for gt3 and formula for open wheel) or does the McLaren pretty much serve the same purpose for you for both?
I have both the gt3 and the p1. Find myself craving something else tho and better paddle s etc. I’m thinking ether the rs or the podium World Series wheel. Can’t deside as the rs is €400 the podium is €650.
Csl wheel p1V2 can someone tell me will this work on ps5? I am ordering the gt Dd pro 8nm base Separately and the peddles. I don’t want the cheap wheel that comes in the bundle gt Dd pro. So I’m thinking of ordering this p1 v2 but confused will it work? Thanks in advance.
im trying to find what would be the closest to the diameter of irl wheel, anyone mind suggesting?
Hi just bought a csw v.25 base so looking for a wheel. There’s a cheap gt7 wheel from the Gt DD can anyone tell me if it will fit on the csw2.5 and is it any good? Thanks!
I just want to know how to configure a setup that works on the holy trinity (Xbox,PC,PS). Can a PS Base wok on an Xbox with an xbox wheel? And conversely, will a xbox wheel work on a PS with a PS HuB?
PS compatible base with Xbox compatible wheel will give you all 3
@@boostedmedia THANK YOU!!!
I really dislike the F1 type wheel and prefer a round wheel, I have the BMW clubsport wheel and have been very happy with it. Most likely will get the Porsche wheel next.
I miss my M4 GT3
Can you build a wheel without paddle shifters or say remove them? I’m thinking of dedicated wheel for rally/drifting and using a H pattern or a sequential shifter. Then I would just have a F1 style wheel for everything else.
Yep. You can buy a podium hub and not buy shifters, or take the shifters off the V2 ClubSport hub.
@@boostedmedia Nice! Thanks man.
It’s been over 5 months….how about that d-box review? 😀 I think you already had a video on this topic. Thanks in advance.
Is coming very soon.
i have a question i'm thinking of getting the clubsport Formula v.25x steering wheel and the Gran Turismo dd pro wheelbase. Doesn't this setup basically allow me to play xbox and playsation at the same time? because fanatec says as long as you have a xbox chip on steering wheel you can play with any wheelbase and if for playstation the chip is on the wheelbase which is the case for the gran turismo dd pro i can use any steering wheel and the setup itself becomes playstation compatible, which is the same case ffor the v25 x wheel with a wheelbase becomes a xbox hardware compatible setup as itself. Doesn't this setup basically let you play every console and pc at your fingertips? lol
Did you manage to test the compatibility?
If I buy a wheel that doesnt come with the free quick release ( QR1 Lite Wheel-Side (Simplified Quick Release Adapter) that comes with the McLaren v2 wheel will it still work? or do I have to spend the extra 100$ on the quick release
Every wheel comes with either the metal or simplified QR. You never need to buy it in addition.
Ich habe das McLaren ,BMW und WRC Weehl bin mit dem MC Claren weehl sehr zufrieden das fahre ich am meisten 💪
Can I take my metal QR off an old CSL wheel and put it on the McLaren GT3 or BMW wheel?
yes
This video is more than 1 year old and we still wait for the QR2 :)))
I miss that round Porsche wheel. too bad they don't sell those anymore.
Will... I cant for the life of me find the r300 with clubsport v2 shifters and podium button module. I cant find it on the website at all? can ya help me out. Or sell me yours? ha
very simple to fill the gap in cls ones using a turn of adesive
I think the McLaren GT3 V2 is a very good wheel
I have the same wheel and it's stunning
-Will, how many fanatec wheels do you have?
-Yes.
😂
@@boostedmedia to be honnest, I'm a bit jealous.
Greatings from France !
Please do a follow up on the DD Pro
Not sure what you mean. We have a few videos on the DD pro.
@@boostedmedia A video about the QR slip and maybe demonstrate Fanatec's DIY fix? Really enjoy the videos, just something I wish I knew before buying
@@RyanB586 whats qr slip?
@@DoomiePookie the black plastic collar loosens from the aluminium shaft, sometimes causing the wheel to stop working. Fanatec's solution is for you to purchase a torque wrench and set screws to certain Nm periodically throughout your usage as they loosen.
Now we know the best for GT, Formula Rally and Drifting.
But now the most important category: what's the best for trucking?
(Yea, here is a comment for the ATS/ETS2 people.)
the cheapest, so csl bmw, or alternatively the cheapest hub and then get custom wheel.
But if you just do trucking, don't get no fanatec lol
It would be nice to have the Clubsport BMW GT2 V2 available in the AUS store.
Yep. I can only assume they’re still trying to sell through V1 stock.
@@boostedmedia it is frustrating when you look at the upgrades they have made to the V2, especially the weight reduction being made from the V1.
Not to mention that Fanatec with their planned release of the QR2, you can't upgrade your quick release on a V1 wheel.
How rely they weight difference is barely noticeable to me. The shifters are HEAPS better though.
Oh right I would have thought the less weight would have made more of a difference. But then again I can't try it for myself because I can't buy one. Yes, I did forget to mention the shifters also.
I think the WRC feels too cheap so I am contemplating the RS but not sure if it’s worth the upgrade ???
It’s definitely a significant step up quality wise. What base do you have? It’s quite a bit heavier which will have an impact on weaker bases.
@@boostedmedia I have a DD2 because I got it used for half price, I initially bought a WRC and a GT3 which I love the GT3 but the WRC just feels too light and flimsy for me, I could probably sell my WRC and buy a new RS for a 300$ cad difference but have not actually held a RS to know how it feels …. There is no shop close enough to me so I have to buy online
Weight won’t be an issue then.
@@boostedmedia perfect …. I think I will pull the trigger then …. Thank you
🤦🏻♂️I wish we had another eco system option for consoles. Simucube just seems damn near flawless.
I got the McLaren wheel a few days ago. Playing it with my dd pro. Feels amazing on gt7 but when I try acc on my pc it feels so week. Even if I got acc setting gain on 100 and wheel fbb 100.
Anyone know what’s wrong? :(
tried csw compatibility mode?
@@user-wq9mw2xz3j csw? Got the dd pro. You mean pc compatibillity mode?
@@user-wq9mw2xz3j it worked! Thx!
@@kOBR4one :)
Am i wrong that your wrong about not using a aftermarket rim on a fanatec base? Go on their website and they have a fanatec podium universal adapter, which works on ALL fanatec bases and has the little chip that tells the motor a fanatec wheel is on there even though it's just the gold metal part you were pointing at that connects the wheel with the base,
Fanatec drilled 9 holes, into the connecter peice with the chip to tell the well to give FFB, this means you can mount ANY WHEEL with the normal pattern + the other pattern idk the name. Even on Fanatecs OWN website they say "you can mount any aftermarket wheel you want or even real wheels as long as it fits the holes to screw it on, even Fanatecs wheels, this means you can mount wheels for OSW Direct drive systems and connect them with a USB to use the buttons like a OSW user would".
Correct. The point is you have to buy an expensive hub to make it work.
It seems like the best option is to get the McLaren wheel and wait for the QR2 and then upgrade.
I think it’ll come down to what the QR2 costs. I don’t think it’s going to be as cheap as people assume.
hey guys, wheel here
Let’s go just getting into this and already spent 4000$ 😂
Tbh 🤣🤣🤣
17:55
hey guys wheel here
I've got the el cheapo Universal Hub paired with Podium D300 wheel. The wheel is awesome, it has good quality leather and nice golden stitching. The bulk-model Universal Hub thou... where do I start. First if your game is set to have certain number button to be the OK button, let's say BUTTON1. You don't have it. There's no button 1. If you can remap the buttons then who cares but us Dirt Rally1 guys, we're fu***d. The gear selectors. Flappy flap mushmush. Old G27 has better gear flappyflaps. Gonna upgrade to the McLaren GT3, just don't know what to get for driving BeamNG and other driving sims, WRC or use the D300 but get the Universal Hub v2?
Best option in my opinoin is to buy a real wheel, Sabelt ect. I was unimpressed with the Fanatec drift wheel rim quality (abrasive stitching and leather didn't feel great) but was happy with the other Fanatec clubsport and mag paddles. Happy as can be with a leather momo on the clubsport hub and a Sabelt SW-833 on a podium hub with the advanced paddles and button module. Had the Porsche wheel on order but cancelled due to poor quality of my drift wheel rim..
I really do wish that Fanatec would move away from the 7 segment displayed. It makes the wheels feel cheap and outdated. That is why the McLaren wheel is so nice, it has the oled display. If I’m spending $300+ on a wheel I want a full display, not a 7 segment one.
Let me save ya some time: the one that they have in stock
Note to self: see 7:38
I just don't get it ,. I been driving with a Logitech and got some great times ,. But went and brought a csl ,. DD ,. 2 club sports v1 - V2 Xbox ,but I'm faster in the Logitech ,3 sec faster on ACC tracks ,. I think it a small wheel on the Logitech,. Now after smaller wheels for fanatec