Fanatec Announcements: CSW V2 Reviews Out

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paskowitz
This whole thing never changed my opinion of them from the very start. You want an honest review of something, talk to someone who actually paid their hard earned money for it. Nothing beats a good community review, for any product. Want to by a car, talk to somebody who owns one, not motor trend.
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Exactly that, no ISR can change my mind about Fanatec's products.
When I bought my first Turbo S, it was based on the community review rather then on ISR review. After trying Turbo S, I was sure that I choose great company for my sim hardware.
 
paskowitz
This whole thing never changed my opinion of them from the very start. You want an honest review of something, talk to someone who actually paid their hard earned money for it. Nothing beats a good community review, for any product. Want to by a car, talk to somebody who owns one, not motor trend.
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I see it exactly the other way round.

You want to buy a car? You ask someone who owns it? And you really believe, he will say ANY negative thing about his ~20.000€/40.000/60.000€ purchase??? No way...
In the worst case, this person has to say, that he has wasted that huge amount of money.

A tester who looks at hundreds of gadgets (because it is his job) has less emotions which influence his judgement. Not saying that business interests might have an influence here.

The community tester, who get's a discount on the wheel, who is waiting a long time for this wheel and who is enthusiastic about this wheel will not necessarily do the better review-job IMHO. He may WANT that this wheel is good, so he may be not open for negative aspects. You know what I mean? That's human...

So no source will give you the ultimate review. At the end of the day, it is a matter of personal taste. You see Amazon-reviews sometimes? Half of the crowd gives 1 star, the other half gives 5. How can that be a good judgement? And we are talking about the "Amazon-Community" here (hint hint) which has spent their hard earned money.

So what I am going to say? Mabye that any kind of review has a lot of disadvantages. Buy it, try it and then keep it or return it. So easy...

You can take facts out of any review, but be careful with feelings or opinions.
 
Mahnegold
I see it exactly the other way round.

You want to buy a car? You ask someone who owns it? And you really believe, he will say ANY negative thing about his ~20.000€/40.000/60.000€ purchase??? No way...
In the worst case, this person has to say, that he has wasted that huge amount of money.

A tester who looks at hundreds of gadgets (because it is his job) has less emotions which influence his judgement. Not saying that business interests might have an influence here.

The community tester, who get's a discount on the wheel, who is waiting a long time for this wheel and who is enthusiastic about this wheel will not necessarily do the better review-job IMHO. He may WANT that this wheel is good, so he may be not open for negative aspects. You know what I mean? That's human...

So no source will give you the ultimate review. At the end of the day, it is a matter of personal taste. You see Amazon-reviews sometimes? Half of the crowd gives 1 star, the other half gives 5. How can that be a good judgement? And we are talking about the "Amazon-Community" here (hint hint) which has spent their hard earned money.

So what I am going to say? Mabye that any kind of review has a lot of disadvantages. Buy it, try it and then keep it or return it. So easy...

You can take facts out of any review, but be careful with feelings or opinions.
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All good points. There are many sides to this story. Ultimately it comes down to the individual. Some people are honest with themselves (and others) and other people cannot be.
 
^^^^^^ Its going to be awesome? Thomas wants to know what rims you want? "The wheels for the testers are already produced and on the way to our warehouses so testing can start very soon"? Honestly I think just about every major fact about the wheel itself has been said. The only big remaining question is when will pre-orders start.

I think my point rests on knowing people to ask. That is obviously more relevant if you personally know the person and their values (honesty being chief among them). I am not talking about customer reviews on Amazon. In addition I have been burned by "journalistic" reviews in the past. I take them into account, but they are never the last word for me.
 
It will probably be no CSW in April ..... Waiting and Waiting and Waiting
I think we should get to know a date when it becomes available
Please Thomas on Fanatec give us something
 
Eastman
How many will buy the CSW in this forum
will you buy F1 wheel. BMW wheel
or both?
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I Will, I'm going to go with the formula wheel because a lot of GT cars have formula style wheels as well as open wheel racers. likely get the BMW wheel further down the road or anything else they offer.

When will people be able to start posting their reviews?
 
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HoiHman
By the time you'll read it here, the first batch will be sold out :)
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I dunno, unless the first batch is very small ( Less than 1000 units) I cant see them selling out super fast. I mean 800 + Dollars / Euros / Pounds - is a lot for a steering wheel & I cant imagine there are thousands of people waiting for them to buy them right off the bat.

But I dunno, thats just my though....
 
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It's going to be MUCH smaller than 1000 units.

Remember, Fanatec is a relatively small company that is almost unknown outside of the sim racing world. Just based on the size of their company and the price of the wheel, I would bet the first batch will be maybe 100-150.
 
superbike81
It's going to be MUCH smaller than 1000 units.

Remember, Fanatec is a relatively small company that is almost unknown outside of the sim racing world. Just based on the size of their company and the price of the wheel, I would bet the first batch will be maybe 100-150.
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:(

Welp...... I guess Ill have to hold out for batch #2. I wont be able to actually buy the CSW & pedals until june.
Thomas should set up a payment plan for this stuff :lol:

The Clubsport pedals are not on the US Fanatec site anymore... So will the V2 be back the same time the CSW is available???
 
I don't think there will be a big difference in release date. I know it's second on the list of priorities after the csw

Edit: beaten -_-
 
amf7
I don't think there will be a big difference in release date. I know it's second on the list of priorities after the csw

Edit: beaten -_-
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Any info on the CSP v2?

Also does it not need to be the same time? You cant get the CSP here in the US right now? Because I was just about to buy some lol.
So what would be the point to get the CSW and no pedals........
 
bermudakid
Any info on the CSP v2?

Also does it not need to be the same time? You cant get the CSP here in the US right now? Because I was just about to buy some lol.
So what would be the point to get the CSW and no pedals........
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I have no real info, but you would have to assume that fanatec would have a top of the line pedal set to compliment there top of the line wheel. For me it would be crazy not to.

People aren't gonna buy a top wheel without the top pedals. And I can see many, like you putting off a wheel purchase without the pedals.

And I don't see any harm in you waiting. I got the CSR E late to review but by the time I reviewed it the first reviews were out dated due to the FW updates. So holding off won't be a bad thing for you either.
 
Ha! The only thing stopping me from getting this wheel on release is not having 800$ :eek:

I may sell one of my other toys to be able to get some cash.
 
Too bad that CSW does not support g25 pedals. What I might do however, is to get same potentiometers as in standard pedals to mod g25s to work. Problem is that I do not have any idea what potentiometers they use.
 
Yeah me too. its too bad Fanatec isnt big enough to offer customers no interest financing yet. sure would be nice to spread out the $800 over 6 months... THOMAS?
 
lemansfanatic
Yeah me too. its too bad Fanatec isnt big enough to offer customers no interest financing yet. sure would be nice to spread out the $800 over 6 months... THOMAS?
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You CAN pay by Credit Card still LOL. But interest rates:crazy:. You'll spend 1,000 for 800 over 6 months......

I for one can afford the CSW test coming up, but still have to sell some things on eBay so I do not touch my savings or IRA accounts.....I have had a LOT of bills & paid off my car over the last 3 months, so checking account has been low. Thank God for payday & eBay today!
 
I was one that was all hyped for this wheel. Then can the price for the wheel. I could get the wheel, but at $700 for the gt rim I think is just to high for a sim wheel. I could get alot of other cool racing gear for that money. I know some are going to say its worth the money, but is it honestly $500 better than a g27 or $200 better than t500 that has pedals? Ive tried a t500 and not so sure its worth what they want either. It is a very nice wheel, but $300 better? I just dont see it. I hope at some point this wheel can get around the $550 mark, but if not Im gonna stick with ol faithful.
 
fatkrakr
I was one that was all hyped for this wheel. Then can the price for the wheel. I could get the wheel, but at $700 for the gt rim I think is just to high for a sim wheel. I could get alot of other cool racing gear for that money. I know some are going to say its worth the money, but is it honestly $500 better than a g27 or $200 better than t500 that has pedals? Ive tried a t500 and not so sure its worth what they want either. It is a very nice wheel, but $300 better? I just dont see it. I hope at some point this wheel can get around the $550 mark, but if not Im gonna stick with ol faithful.
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Makes you appreciate the G25/27 a lot more. It is a relative bargain.
 
I never wanted the T500 because I was bitter about GT5 supporting a new wheel while us G27 owners were left in the dark for so long and on release there were very few games that supported it. But ill take the fanatec over the T500 just because it has the possibility for so much add on content in the future ( not just new wheels). ntm the most of the buttons on the T500 Ferrari wheel are not even functional...... come on

BUT the price does raise the question Will the Fanatec be 300$ BETTER than the T500 or even The CSR-E
 
Apparently p cars is supporting the led and gear display using the fanatec dev kit.

That's about all I've heard abut this wheel recently.
 

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