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Fanatec Clubsport Shifter review.
Yesterday the UPS guy delivered my CSS-SQ
The first thing i noticed was how big the box was.
When i opened the box my initial assumption was correct: This shifter is much bigger than i thought i was. Everything was packed very well, like the CSW en CSPv2 from Fanatec. When i took the the shifter out the box, i immediately noticed how heavy it is.
The overal build quality is top notch. This is a very nice addition to the Clubsport series.
What's in the box:
The CSS-SQ comes with:
-3 cables
-2 shifter knobs
-6 bolts and 6 special nuts that slide into anyside of the shifter
Mouting options
The variable mounting options made it very easy for me to find a good solution of mounting it to my 80/20 rig. The special nuts can be used on all four sides and you can slide them up and down. On the bottom there are 4 M6 threated holes. The drilling template can be downloaded here: http://eu.fanatec.com/download/CSS-CSSSQ_DrillingTemplate.pdf
How does it feel / shift:
I can't compare it with any other shifter, because this is my first.
The shifter feels great in both H-pattern and Sequential mode. Swichting modes is very easy and can be done ingame even while racing (depending on the sim) by using the slider on either side. When you put the shifter in gear you can feel and hear a good solid click.
The restistance of going into gear can be adjusted by turning a screw on the left hand side. The restistance from left to right in the H-pattern mode is a bit lower as i would have liked and is unaffected by this adjustment screw.
The resistance in sequential mode is higher than in H-pattern mode, which is a very cool feature. The adjustment screw adjusts both modes at the same time, so if you want high resistance in the H-pattern mode, you may have to turn it down before you use the sequential mode. The up and downshift in the sequential mode can be mapped to the shifter paddles on the wheel or mapped as two seperate buttons.
You can shift pretty fast without even missing one shift. The rear and 7th gear require you to push down the shaft first:
I did notice one issue with my shifter in the sequential mode: The upshift is/feels stronger than the downshift. I
Pros & Cons
Pro
-build quality and looks
-shift feel with postive click
-2 modes in one shifter, can be changed while racing
-2 shifter knobs
-universal shifter knob mounting
-higher resistance in sequential mode
-lots of mouting options
-different lengths of cables included
-adjustable resistance
-push down for selecting 7th gear and reverse
Cons
-resistance from left to right in H-pattern a bit to low
-USB adapter needed for non fanatec users at extra cost
-When the shifter knop is thightend the Fanatec logo is not alligned (see first picture)(very small con)
-The shape of the shifter makes it difficult to mount it under something with only the shifter handle sticking out. This makes it unsuitable for some rigs.
-No confirmation of next gen console compatibility yet
-In my case: The up and downshift in sequential mode do not feel the same
Here's fanatecs answer regarding the difference between up and downshift:
Conclusion
Overall Fanatec did a very good job with this shifter. This shifter comes highly recommend. At 199,- this is a very good deal.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Yesterday the UPS guy delivered my CSS-SQ
The first thing i noticed was how big the box was.When i opened the box my initial assumption was correct: This shifter is much bigger than i thought i was. Everything was packed very well, like the CSW en CSPv2 from Fanatec. When i took the the shifter out the box, i immediately noticed how heavy it is.
The overal build quality is top notch. This is a very nice addition to the Clubsport series.
What's in the box:
The CSS-SQ comes with:
-3 cables
-2 shifter knobs
-6 bolts and 6 special nuts that slide into anyside of the shifter
Mouting options
The variable mounting options made it very easy for me to find a good solution of mounting it to my 80/20 rig. The special nuts can be used on all four sides and you can slide them up and down. On the bottom there are 4 M6 threated holes. The drilling template can be downloaded here: http://eu.fanatec.com/download/CSS-CSSSQ_DrillingTemplate.pdf
How does it feel / shift:
I can't compare it with any other shifter, because this is my first.
The shifter feels great in both H-pattern and Sequential mode. Swichting modes is very easy and can be done ingame even while racing (depending on the sim) by using the slider on either side. When you put the shifter in gear you can feel and hear a good solid click.
The restistance of going into gear can be adjusted by turning a screw on the left hand side. The restistance from left to right in the H-pattern mode is a bit lower as i would have liked and is unaffected by this adjustment screw.
The resistance in sequential mode is higher than in H-pattern mode, which is a very cool feature. The adjustment screw adjusts both modes at the same time, so if you want high resistance in the H-pattern mode, you may have to turn it down before you use the sequential mode. The up and downshift in the sequential mode can be mapped to the shifter paddles on the wheel or mapped as two seperate buttons.
You can shift pretty fast without even missing one shift. The rear and 7th gear require you to push down the shaft first:
I did notice one issue with my shifter in the sequential mode: The upshift is/feels stronger than the downshift. I
Pros & Cons
Pro
-build quality and looks
-shift feel with postive click
-2 modes in one shifter, can be changed while racing
-2 shifter knobs
-universal shifter knob mounting
-higher resistance in sequential mode
-lots of mouting options
-different lengths of cables included
-adjustable resistance
-push down for selecting 7th gear and reverse
Cons
-resistance from left to right in H-pattern a bit to low
-USB adapter needed for non fanatec users at extra cost
-When the shifter knop is thightend the Fanatec logo is not alligned (see first picture)(very small con)
-The shape of the shifter makes it difficult to mount it under something with only the shifter handle sticking out. This makes it unsuitable for some rigs.
-No confirmation of next gen console compatibility yet
-In my case: The up and downshift in sequential mode do not feel the same
Here's fanatecs answer regarding the difference between up and downshift:
Conclusion
Overall Fanatec did a very good job with this shifter. This shifter comes highly recommend. At 199,- this is a very good deal.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
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