Fanatec Announcements: CSW V2 Reviews Out

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Punknoodle
I have a tracking number for my one now :) I'm hoping it will arrive on or before Monday but chances are it will be Tuesday or later which will mean I have to wait until I return home from work on the following Tuesday to use it... Very excited about it though!
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Mine is scheduled to arrive at Fanatec on Jan 6 or 7 so I'm guessing its going to be mid to late January before I get mine back.
 
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I just wanted to add that since I sent back my CSW v2 I've been forced to use my T500 so I fired it up yesterday and right away I thought, this wheel feels like its weaker than usual. I thought to myself, I really hope my T500 isn't going bad. So, then I decided to use my TX since I know how much difference I should expect between the T500 and TX, right away, I thought the same thing that my TX must be going bad, it felt like the FFB was so weak. So after much tinkering last night, and raising the FFB quite a bit in a lot of games that I had previously been happy with, it finally occurred to me, I've gotten so use to how the CSW v2 feels that the T500 and TX feel very weak in comparison. Its actually mind blowing how much difference there is. Its very hard for me to go back to using my T500 or TX after using the CSW v2. My T300RS came in yesterday and I haven't opened the box because I may just return it while its still new. I don't know that I want to use it when the CSW v2 has spoiled me.

Anyone else got a CSW v2 and used it for a week or two then changed back to another wheel just to see the difference? Its shocking.
 
Blkout
I just wanted to add that since I sent back my CSW v2 I've been forced to use my T500 so I fired it up yesterday and right away I thought, this wheel feels like its weaker than usual. I thought to myself, I really hope my T500 isn't going bad. So, then I decided to use my TX since I know how much difference I should expect between the T500 and TX, right away, I thought the same thing that my TX must be going bad, it felt like the FFB was so weak. So after much tinkering last night, and raising the FFB quite a bit in a lot of games that I had previously been happy with, it finally occurred to me, I've gotten so use to how the CSW v2 feels that the T500 and TX feel very weak in comparison. Its actually mind blowing how much difference there is. Its very hard for me to go back to using my T500 or TX after using the CSW v2. My T300RS came in yesterday and I haven't opened the box because I may just return it while its still new. I don't know that I want to use it when the CSW v2 has spoiled me.

Anyone else got a CSW v2 and used it for a week or two then changed back to another wheel just to see the difference? Its shocking.
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I remembered when you slammed me when I complained about wanting more torque then my T500RS and TX gave me suggesting it had plenty. Good to hear you enjoy your CSW V2. Will you be able to resist a leo bodnar/accuforce type wheel now though is the question or is this enough you believe :)
 
oqvist
I remembered when you slammed me when I complained about wanting more torque then my T500RS and TX gave me suggesting it had plenty. Good to hear you enjoy your CSW V2. Will you be able to resist a leo bodnar/accuforce type wheel now though is the question or is this enough you believe :)
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The T500 and TX does have plenty but its a matter of what you get use to using. There are lots of people quite happy with DFGT's and G25/27's and yet the T500 and TX has more torque than both. The bottom line is that its hard to go back once you've experienced something better. I never once said I was going back to my G27 after having owned a T500 and TX. From the day I got the CSW v2, I knew it felt good but I didn't realize just how much power it had until I had to go back to the T500 and TX. I would consider the Accuforce later this year when they can be bought without a wait list but to be honest, I really like the console compatibility of the CSW v2, even if its only the PS3 right now, Xbox One support has already been signed and I'm hopeful the PS4 is coming later. The Accuforce will always be PC only. I won't rule it out, but its not on my immediate radar unless my CSW v2 fails again.
 
I got an invite from the insideSimRacing Forums. Thanks anyhow and I can honestly say I'm highly impressed with the sim racing community from what I've seen so far! When I used to play, it was all single player. I've been put-off by online gaming because of the gamers since counterstrike (and there were the losers there too, but there were enough cool people to make it fun!). Looks like I may have found a similar community! Can't wait!
 
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My wheel base should be arriving soon, and I have my corner of the garage set up. Two holes in the wall are for power and data outlets I'll be installing, had a spare fan too so I installed it on the ceiling above it, should help with the temps in there.

Still a work in progress, as soon as I have built my garden shed and I've gotten rid of all of our stuff taking up space in the garage I'll be epoxying the floor, also adding triple screens..
 
oqvist
What does it say? Babelfish translations don´t really help.
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It basically states that they have a tax deferment of over 800,000 Euro and in a judgement for a lawsuit with a Spanish distribution company they lost another +-699,000 Euro. They are in deep financial trouble. They have an appeal in process but all the appeal is doing is costing Fanatec more money in legal representation. If they loose the appeal they just might need to close the company.
 
The information you quote is from the balance sheet of 2013 which is exactly one year old and perhaps you should also read the balance sheets of the years before. Then you will realize that the financials are getting better and better. Of course there are a lot of warnings in the balance sheet as we are a public company. You can also look at our share price development to see what the market thinks about the current situation.

2014 was a good year for us and 2015 will be outstanding. We are quite happy at the moment :)
 
novadave
It basically states that they have a tax deferment of over 800,000 Euro and in a judgement for a lawsuit with a Spanish distribution company they lost another +-699,000 Euro. They are in deep financial trouble. They have an appeal in process but all the appeal is doing is costing Fanatec more money in legal representation. If they loose the appeal they just might need to close the company.
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It's best to actually know the full story of a company before making such claims.
 
Actually it is not a claim of any kind.
It is there own financial statement/report. It is on the Endor AG website for anyone to read
 
novadave
They are in deep financial trouble...If they loose the appeal they just might need to close the company.
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That is a claim, and unless you have up to date and full knowledge of a company then you really can't speculate as to the financial stability of a company. All you are going off is one single financial year shareholders report.
 
my 911 gt2 wheel keeps disconnecting/reconnecting :( i tried the stuff on fanatec FAQ and it still keeps happening. anyone else got ideas as to the cause? the gated shifter doesnt work properly on the right side, only on the left, so maybe the pcb has started going bad ?
 
Punknoodle
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My wheel base should be arriving soon, and I have my corner of the garage set up. Two holes in the wall are for power and data outlets I'll be installing, had a spare fan too so I installed it on the ceiling above it, should help with the temps in there.

Still a work in progress, as soon as I have built my garden shed and I've gotten rid of all of our stuff taking up space in the garage I'll be epoxying the floor, also adding triple screens..
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hey Punk!! like your setup man!! looks very robust..:)

i'm changing my Obutto Ozone triple mounts, just ordered a Zalem EVE Triple screen mount setup, hopefully arrive soon. :boggled:
 
I have a 60gb PS3, and can't find the Clubsport Wheel Base V2 in the listed wheels.
I tried using the G27 setting , but I get no response from the wheel or pedals.
 
BRP17
I have a 60gb PS3, and can't find the Clubsport Wheel Base V2 in the listed wheels.
I tried using the G27 setting , but I get no response from the wheel or pedals.
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Did you read the manual?
You have to put the wheel in PS3 mode....
 
skazz
Did you read the manual?
You have to put the wheel in PS3 mode....
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And even when you do that, it won't show anything in the listed wheels. You simply put the CSW v2 in PS3 mode and that's it, nothing else needs to be done.
 
Blkout
And even when you do that, it won't show anything in the listed wheels. You simply put the CSW v2 in PS3 mode and that's it, nothing else needs to be done.
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Yes, that's it, your CSW V2 in PS3 is seen as a wheel (G25). Then you may use any wheel settings...
 
K_Soze
You will probably try it on a PC with one of the amazing sim available, then you will think more about an upgraded PC than to a PS4 compatible rim. Assetto Corsa or rFactor (the GoKart !!!) are so addictive.
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that exacly what i'm doing. well i just started building a new gaming pc cost of 3 ps4s but i can't wait. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO Z97 mb Intel Core i7-4790K Processor 4.0 ghz 16gb 2133ram EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked ACX 2.0 4GB GDDR5. i'm stuck on wether to buy the bmw wheel or the porshe 918 wheel
 
i need help. on choosing a csb v2 wheel. i was waiting on ps4 support but loosing hope. either the porshe 918 wheel or the bmw gt2 wheel
 
ron24
i need help. on choosing a csb v2 wheel. i was waiting on ps4 support but loosing hope. either the porshe 918 wheel or the bmw gt2 wheel
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It seems both are awesome wheels. I personally have the BMW and love it.
 
ron24
i need help. on choosing a csb v2 wheel. i was waiting on ps4 support but loosing hope. either the porshe 918 wheel or the bmw gt2 wheel
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The Porsche 918 very interesting feature : the rev meter on the TOP of the rim. It helps me a lot to improve my shifting.
 

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