I do not think there are any stores in the US where you can purchase their wheels and they have them in-stock. You need to order online as far as I know and they ship if they have it in stock. If they won't ship to Brazil you might want to see if you can order online and arrange it be delivered to where you are staying in NY.
Fanatec Announcements: CSW V2 Reviews Out
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I have friends in Brazil who buy Fanatec stuff through someone in USA, here are my thoughts.
Like mikemav said you would have to have the stuff sent to someone that could get it to you during the window for your visit to NY. Thats risky for you because if there is a snag somewhere due to shipping/lack of stock issues you won't get your stuff.
The other option is to have someone send the stuff to you from USA, but as you know Brazilian customs are very expensive. USPS Priority is the best way to send because DHL/FEDEX/UPS air to Brazil costs a fortune. It costs over $800 via Air for CSW/CSR BMWR/CSP V.2 to Brazil by FEDEX, but USPS Priority runs about $270 for the three boxes, give or take a few bucks.
And yes you are right that its complicated by the fact there is no Fanatec support in Brazil, if you should have some unforeseen issue that requires warranty replacement you will have to send the product back to Fanatec's USA fullfillment center in La Mirada, California.
Then the replacement from Fanatec would have to be sent to whoever your designated contact in USA is, that entity would then have to send the product down to you in Brazil.
If the unforeseen issue can be rectified with a replacement part, Fanatec will also have to send the part(s) to your designated contact in USA who will then have to send it to you in Brazil.
So in your case its a bit more risky because of the added expense if you should need parts or replacement. Its probably cheaper in most cases to just purchase another new product if you need warranty replacement with exception of maybe the CSW Base/CSR E because you have to pay two-way shipping to and from USA and then customs for the replacement.
Also the time involved is pretty lengthy, it takes about 3 weeks to receive something from USA by the time it clears Brazil customs. So in the case of a return you are looking at close to 2x that time.
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- the_greeze
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- MadRR
I'm not sure if the formula rims are in stock yet. The csw base and bmw rim said not it stock until september but I ordered them 2 weeks ago and got the tracking number the next day. Now they say in stock but not the formula rim. I'm going to order mine in a week or two because I've read some post from a couple guys on the iracing forums that have already ordered the formula rim and haven't got their tracking numbers yet.
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How is the formula1 steering wheel of the CSW compared to the BMW one?
Promised that I drive GT cars can I use it with GT cars?hihii yes I know that I can use it but how does it feel(the F1 wheel)with GT cars?
I'm doing this questions because I'm thinking to order the CSW base with the formula 1 wheel(almost 600euro) that is the budget that I have for the new wheel!
Promised that I drive GT cars can I use it with GT cars?hihii yes I know that I can use it but how does it feel(the F1 wheel)with GT cars?
I'm doing this questions because I'm thinking to order the CSW base with the formula 1 wheel(almost 600euro) that is the budget that I have for the new wheel!
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- thepatriots
Well it depends. If you play games like GT5 and like drifting, sliding or using opposite lock, the Formula Rim is probably not the best choice. This is pretty obvious because it has no top or bottom to grab on to.
If you drive GT cars in PC sims and set up your car with a tight steering rack then the Formula rim is fine.
I would contact Fanatec and tell them you would like the wheel to be sent out the week (maybe week and a half) before you arrive. Then tell the hotel that you will be receiving a package their address and to please hold and notify you when it arrives.
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- thepatriots
Got my CSW replacement. Seems to be working fine, sort of. Sounds a bit different that my test unit (a little louder). The kick back when you reach the rotation limit only vibrates when you turn the wheel all the way to the right. If you go all the way to the left, it just kinda feels like it is running into a sponge. IDK does not affect gameplay so I do not care. FFB is fine, quick release seems to fit my test wheels better, and my angled bracket is not crooked.
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Hello, been out for a while, popping in to ask if there is any news about any new CSW rims lately? Specifically waiting for anything F1. Either generic or replica.
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- MarkyParky79
I think the next thing we will see will be the CSS and this is just a guess, but Christmas would be a more than reasonable time scale?
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hmm, okay nothing has changed then. be back in a couple more months then, lol.
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