Another Fanatec wheel arrives!

[Mohamu]

Never meant to imply your stupid, sometimes even with colored pots, one can switch pot connections accidently. Isn't there another pot on the other side?? or that one is only for shifter (can't remember)

Once again sry

There are 3 port on the wheel. 2 on the right (green and purple) and 1 on the left (purple). The pedal adapter is green too, so it is not so hard to find the ideal port The purple ports on both sides are for the shifter I think

 

[12thgear]

First off I'm really liking the CSP, they are solid, have a nice feel to them. The one complaint is the throttle does not have enough resistance to it. I will adjust it at some point.

You can tighten the nuts behind the pedal, but I think the throttle really needs a stronger spring to give it new life. I used the 30% softer clutch spring from the tuning kit. Still supposed to be stiffer than the 30% stronger throttle spring. It feels great.

I am rather disappointed in the GT2 wheel, it feels like a toy compared to my Thrustmaster T500, but at least my kids (23) (16) and I can play Forza with a wheel.

A lot of us are in the same boat. I toyed with a T500 RS in a brief session, but quit before getting a taste for it. Once spoiled it's tough to go back. I got a PWTS and then won a GT2 and really appreciate the broad compatibility. The T500 RS is awesome, but it only works with a handful of PS3 games. It's great if you mostly race on a PC though. I think that's why a lot of us are excited about the CSR Elite. PC, broad PS3 compatibility, plus Xbox 360.

I have been using the CSP and my T500 wheel in combination in iRacing, rFactor, Race 07 and all the Simbin franchise plus all the other regulars like Dirt 1,2,3. For GT5 I definitely prefer the Thrustmaster setup.

Jealous!

I really hope the quality of these Fanatec products are much better then Fanatec's customer service, because we all know it is terrible. (peanut gallery jump in at this point)

My advice to folks that are on the fence, get the best and go with a Thrustmaster T500 and save yourself so much grief.

If my experience mirrored yours, I'm not sure how I'd feel regarding new Fanatec products. Luckily, dealing with them has been smooth for me. The inconsistency can only hurt them though. They really need to improve their customer service "hit rate". These are products that rely on a lot of word of mouth marketing.

My wheel doesn't like connecting to G27 pedals either.

Bring up telemetry and try pressing the brake and throttle simultaneously. Or just feathering either pedal alternately.

See if you get cross talk, random throttle and brake.

If so then I don't really know the answer other than sometimes it will work straight away other times it won't.

I wonder of there are a lot of bad adapters out there? My GT2 came with an adapter and I had a new set of G25 pedals on hand. Tried them with both the PWTS and GT2, and it was just plug and play. IMO if you have to do any fiddling, then that's likely indicative of a problem.

 

[Mohamu]

I've just sent an email to the Fanatec support about the problem, I'll see what will happen.. (fingercross )

 

[left888]

You can tighten the nuts behind the pedal, but I think the throttle really needs a stronger spring to give it new life. I used the 30% softer clutch spring from the tuning kit. Still supposed to be stiffer than the 30% stronger throttle spring. It feels great.

Thanks, I did see that adjustment on Fanatecs support page.

Jealous!

lol, I've been sim racing since the 80's ColecoVision (Turbo) and Sega's original 8 bit console. There are not too many Sim racers I haven't tried in my 51 years

 

[daan]

There are not too many Sim racers I haven't tried in my 51 years

I assume you are a fairly intelligent man, yet you seem to have problems using the forums here.

We are not Fanatec and the only people that can help you with your issues are Fanatec. Thomas even offered to help you via PM but you didn't seem to respond. You seem to take your issues with Fanatec into every thread that mentions them and it also seems like you just want to continue complaining. This stops now. You will not mention your issues with Fanatec outside of the Fanatec customer services thread.

Also, despite being given warnings and an infraction about your conduct here, you still seem to want to argue with everyone. This also stops now.

 

[left888]

I assume you are a fairly intelligent man, yet you seem to have problems using the forums here.

No I have no problems using the forums here.

We are not Fanatec and the only people that can help you with your issues are Fanatec.

I never claimed you were Fanatec and this is why I continiously stated only Fanatec could help me.

Thomas even offered to help you via PM but you didn't seem to respond.

I did take Thomas up on his offer, please check your facts before you write.

You seem to take your issues with Fanatec into every thread that mentions them and it also seems like you just want to continue complaining. This stops now. You will not mention your issues with Fanatec outside of the Fanatec customer services thread.

On this Forum indeed.

Also, despite being given warnings and an infraction about your conduct here, you still seem to want to argue with everyone. This also stops now.

Indeed, I hope this goes for others as well.

 

[Spagetti69]

I wonder of there are a lot of bad adapters out there? My GT2 came with an adapter and I had a new set of G25 pedals on hand. Tried them with both the PWTS and GT2, and it was just plug and play. IMO if you have to do any fiddling, then that's likely indicative of a problem.

Just to pick up on the faulty adapter issue.

In my case this is not the problem.
Fanatec sent me a replacement adapter and it worked straight out of the box.

Unfortunately that was a fluke. On powering down the wheel and restarting I had the issue of pedals not responding.

Whilst sitting there feathering the throttle and brake I noticed random throttle inputs.
All of a sudden the pedals were recognised again.

They would work flawlessly unless I powered off again.
Sometimes they would work on startup straight away. Other times not so.

I tried my original adapter with the same results.

My CSP are now attached and I have no problem at all with them.

I have had a fair bit of dealings with Fanatec, some highs and lows I suppose you could say but got there in the end.

Something tells me I should send my wheel back for a refurb but I just feel everything's working ATM why rock the boat.

May come a time though that I need my G27 to function with my wheel. Then my pain would start again lol.

 

[daan]

I did take Thomas up on his offer, please check your facts before you write.

Please re-read what I said. Note I said "seem".

The rest of my post regarding your constant arguing with other members and complaints about Fanatec still stands.

 

[Bonefork]

Well after 6 months of waiting my order finally arrived over the past week. The CSP 4 days ago and yesterday my GT2 wheel.

Hell froze over? Congratulations on sorting out your issue.

I've never played with a Thrustmaster but if it has a larger wheel, then it will definitely make the GT2 look like a toy. My only real complaint is how small the thing is.

 

[12thgear]

Hell froze over? Congratulations on sorting out your issue.

I've never played with a Thrustmaster but if it has a larger wheel, then it will definitely make the GT2 look like a toy. My only real complaint is how small the thing is.

Same overall rim diameter, but the rim on the T500 is thinner so it looks bigger. The biggest thing that makes the T500 feel less toylike is the heft and "inertia" of the force feedback. The GT2 feels like great force feedback. The T500 feels more like a car.

 

[scoddee]

I think they're both 300 cm (12").

Scotty

EDIT: I guess I was seconds late with my answer, 12th said it better anyway.

 

[avholic]

I believe the latest firmware is 681. 669 was the "Ultimate Edition" firmware, but that's now superseded.

I reflushed my PWTS with Firmware 681 today. How come the exhaust fan of my PWTS never turns on even when I choose the "ON" setting on Firmware 681? Does it mean I have a defective fan, or is the PWTS outlet fan not controllable by firmware 681 in PWTS unlike in GT2?

 

[Mohamu]

I've just ordered my clubsport pedals to my GT2. However, my problem with playing G25 pedals hasn't been solved, but as I see support is on my case 👍 the replyed to my letter only in 1 business day!

I've tried to collect every new drivers and firmwares to my GT2+CSP, but please let me know if I'm not correct:
Latest GT2 firmware version is: 681
Latest CSP driver for XP: 107

Are there any more important files what I have to try out? Thanks forwardly

 

[Spagetti69]

You seem to be up to date with your firmware etc.

Did you not try my suggestion above?

 

[MuRRe]

Anyone here who have had experience with both Carrera and DFGT with GT5?
With the 911+Rennsport for 220 euros including shipping I just wanna know that it's as good with GT5 (it doesnt have to be better, just as good).

 

[Mohamu]

You seem to be up to date with your firmware etc.

Did you not try my suggestion above?

I've downloaded every files I've found on Fanatec's page, I hope they are the latest versions. A bit later when I get home I'll try them. Maybe it will help 👍

 

[Spagetti69]

I've downloaded every files I've found on Fanatec's page, I hope they are the latest versions. A bit later when I get home I'll try them. Maybe it will help 👍

Definately try pressing brake and throttle together.

GT has a throttle and brake gauge in the HUD.

Look for random inputs when pressing both pedals. Be gentle and try the full throw of the pedals.

If indeed that is your problem I suspect a new adapter to be no good.

Good luck mate.

 

[Mohamu]

Definately try pressing brake and throttle together.

GT has a throttle and brake gauge in the HUD.

Look for random inputs when pressing both pedals. Be gentle and try the full throw of the pedals.

If indeed that is your problem I suspect a new adapter to be no good.

Good luck mate.

I've tried out everything, except the firmware updates. I've tried a new adapeter (my friend's has one) but it didn't help. (That's why I decided to buy the CSP, maybe it will work perfectly with it. )

But first now I have to wait the support's next reply, we'll see what is the best way.

 

[dzidza]

I've tried out everything, except the firmware updates. I've tried a new adapeter (my friend's has one) but it didn't help. (That's why I decided to buy the CSP, maybe it will work perfectly with it. )

But first now I have to wait the support's next reply, we'll see what is the best way.

If you tried with you friends adapter, it may be that the wheel connector isn't good. Maybe you could try your g25 pedals on his wheel (assuming he has Fanatec wheel) with your and his adapter to see if yours is really defective!? Bigger problem might be that CSP won't work if it's the wheel connector problem

 

[Spagetti69]

If you tried with you friends adapter, it may be that the wheel connector isn't good. Maybe you could try your g25 pedals on his wheel (assuming he has Fanatec wheel) with your and his adapter to see if yours is really defective!? Bigger problem might be that CSP won't work if it's the wheel connector problem

I have what sounds to me like the same problem.

Fanatec sent me a replacement adapter for my G27 pedals after my CSP went on the blink.

My CSP work fine but the G27 have trouble binding to the wheel.

Some days the pedals would work fine no problem. If you powered off then back on the problem would arise again.

If he try's feathering the throttle and brake and gets random inputs then I bet he has the same issue as me.
Also when trying that method the pedals would sometimes come to life.

 

[Mohamu]

My CSP work fine but the G27 have trouble binding to the wheel.

If the CSP will work fine, I'll have no other wishes
Oh, well, maybe one more: the wheel has to work with xbox too.

After it, I'll be the happiest Fanatec GT2 owner

BTW, Support just wrote me back, they offered me to send a new fan to the wheel (it is a bit loud), and they seem to try everything to solve my problems. Now I have to say, they have a good support 👍

 

[bevo]

I reflushed my PWTS with Firmware 681 today. How come the exhaust fan of my PWTS never turns on even when I choose the "ON" setting on Firmware 681? Does it mean I have a defective fan, or is the PWTS outlet fan not controllable by firmware 681 in PWTS unlike in GT2?

You can turn it on or off with 681. Have mine set so that it runs all the time. I can't remember if it says on or off when it actually comes on. Why not just try it both ways and if doesn't work with either one, then you have a problem.

 

[avholic]

I reflushed my PWTS with Firmware 681 today. How come the exhaust fan of my PWTS never turns on even when I choose the "ON" setting on Firmware 681? Does it mean I have a defective fan, or is the PWTS outlet fan not controllable by firmware 681 in PWTS unlike in GT2?

You can turn it on or off with 681. Have mine set so that it runs all the time. I can't remember if it says on or off when it actually comes on. Why not just try it both ways and if doesn't work with either one, then you have a problem.

Yes I did and could not hear any audible difference to tell when the fan is "on" in my PWTS. I can clearly hear when the fan is "on" in the GT2. Maybe the GT2 fan is just louder which is not a big deal for me.

 

[Gabkicks]

Fanatec 1.10 beta drivers are out.

http://911wheel.de/?q=node/6010

 

[Mohamu]

I've just get my CSP, it's arrived in 4 business days since the order 👍
Can't wait to try it when I get home
I really hope it will work with the GT2, and only my G25 pedals had problems with connecting..

 

[JeffKill]

The power on/off switch stopped working on my GT2. I emailed Fanatec and received very quick replies and great customer service. I provided a short video clip showing the problem, and they replied to that email saying they will ship a new wheel directly, even before I send the broken wheel back.

While Im not very happy about the wheel having problems so quickly, it makes me feel good about owning one of their products when I receive prompt customer service like that. 👍

 

[Spagetti69]

The power on/off switch stopped working on my GT2. I emailed Fanatec and received very quick replies and great customer service. I provided a short video clip showing the problem, and they replied to that email saying they will ship a new wheel directly, even before I send the broken wheel back.

While Im not very happy about the wheel having problems so quickly, it makes me feel good about owning one of their products when I receive prompt customer service like that. 👍

Stuck on or off?

Hope it isn't a power adapter problem. That was my issue.

Edit.
It must cost Fanatec a fortune shipping these things back.

 

[JeffKill]

Stuck on or off?

Hope it isn't a power adapter problem. That was my issue.

When you push the button to turn it on, it should stick in the "in" position, turning on the wheel. Mine will not stick in, therefore it will not let the wheel power up. I can hold the button in and let it calibrate, but when I let go of the button it shuts off.

Power adapter was fine.

 

[Spagetti69]

When you push the button to turn it on, it should stick in the "in" position, turning on the wheel. Mine will not stick in, therefore it will not let the wheel power up. I can hold the button in and let it calibrate, but when I let go of the button it shuts off.

Power adapter was fine.

Ok mate, I got the wrong end of the stick. Good to know you'l be up and running soon.👍

 

[dzidza]

I've just get my CSP, it's arrived in 4 business days since the order 👍
Can't wait to try it when I get home
I really hope it will work with the GT2, and only my G25 pedals had problems with connecting..

Fingers crossed, although it should work from scratch. Enjoy and give us you thoughts on GT2 and CSP :-)