Fanatec CSL Elite Racing Wheel Thread- officially licensed for PS4
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- davidtsmith333
Yeah but you get what you pay for eh. I wish when I had first ordered my CSL Elite Starter Kit (with included potentiometer pedals) I'd purchased the wheel/base and V3 pedals instead. It would have actually saved me not only a bunch of money in the mid - long term but also saved me from a lot of frustration. But I didn't know any better at the time. And let's face it, when we buy these kinds of things it's generally for the long haul and you don't want to be continually spending more money to replace stuff.Thanks for all the advice. You've convinced me - I'll pull the trigger on the V3's later.
I didn't foresee myself spending 350 euros on pedals when I decided to get into sim racing - i guess it's an expensive hobby
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Noob question. I recently bought a CSL Elite racing wheel (https://fanatec.com/eu-en/racing-wh...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet). I haven't unboxed it yet and was hoping to test it this weekend. Can I actually use it without pedals?
Also, any recommendations on pedals/shifter? I don't want to spend crazy money.
I'm thinking these pedals: https://fanatec.com/eu-en/pedals/cs...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet
As for the shifter, the Fanetec Clubsport is a bit over my budget. Are the wheel shifters good enough?
Thanks
I run the Thrustmaster T-LCM and they're great for the price point ($200)
The load cell is fantastic and it had lots of versatility with different stiffness springs.
Only thing is you need a drivehub to run it with the csl wheel if you're on console.
If you play on pc its no issue.
But with console it might be worth getting the Fanatec pedals with the load cell brake pedal.
After reading all the comments, I went ahead bought the V3's this evening. I didn't want to spend so much but as mentioned above, it makes sense in the long term. Hopefull, I won't need to replace/upgrade for a long while.
Just need to find a stand now - might hold off for now. My wallet has taken a bashing recently
Just need to find a stand now - might hold off for now. My wallet has taken a bashing recently
You have done the right thing to order the V3 pedals, and they will last a very very long timeAfter reading all the comments, I went ahead bought the V3's this evening. I didn't want to spend so much but as mentioned above, it makes sense in the long term. Hopefull, I won't need to replace/upgrade for a long while.
Just need to find a stand now - might hold off for now. My wallet has taken a bashing recently
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- davidtsmith333
After reading all the comments, I went ahead bought the V3's this evening. I didn't want to spend so much but as mentioned above, it makes sense in the long term. Hopefull, I won't need to replace/upgrade for a long while.
Just need to find a stand now - might hold off for now. My wallet has taken a bashing recently
Yup. A wise decision indeed. Doodah, just a note. You may probably find the brakes tension on the V3 load cell a bit strong/stiff on the onset with default settings....at least it was a bit too stiff for me. If you need to adjust the brakes so not too stiff and make it a bit easier to depress do so via the in-wheel (tuning menu) settings adjusting BRF (Brake Force) from default 050 to 080 instead (the higher the number = the less stiff). This is what was advised to me by Dominic aka @DomB_Fanatec of Fanatec. Since I did that it was perfect for me. Just something to keep in mind.You have done the right thing to order the V3 pedals, and they will last a very very long time
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Oh. Yes I haven't updated firmware for quite a while since whatever last official update I was using was working well and didn't want to take the chance to mess up anything. I really found it strange originally how a higher number would have been determined to reduce the force. Thanks for the heads up though. If and when I next have cause to update I'll keep that in mind to adjust accordingly. Cheers.@davidt33 Higher BRF numbers should require more force to reach 100% brake input. It was reversed on some older firmwares on some wheel bases, so I imagine you haven't updated in a while
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That's very strange. I'd been able to turn it on ever since the option became available on ACC and the pedal rumble effect is amazing. You should be able to click the arrow by the option to "On". When next you fire up the console (I'm assuming you're on console) could you take a screen shot and post it here to let us see what you're seeing?
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So after having my CSL elite for about a week or two now i found out that i dislike the P1 wheel. Its diameter around the rim is too thin.
Especially compared to the Alcantara Ferrari rim on my T300. It was causing me to use a lot more grip strength to hold the wheel since my hands were cupped more.
So i decided to wrap over the leather with the left over bicycle handle bar wrap i had from my Acelith Design wheel.
Its turned out pretty good. Its thicker so ny hands fit it much better and its soft and cushy.
I wear a medium size glove, so its not like i have huge hands.
But just a tip if anyone is experiencing the same.
Especially compared to the Alcantara Ferrari rim on my T300. It was causing me to use a lot more grip strength to hold the wheel since my hands were cupped more.
So i decided to wrap over the leather with the left over bicycle handle bar wrap i had from my Acelith Design wheel.
Its turned out pretty good. Its thicker so ny hands fit it much better and its soft and cushy.
I wear a medium size glove, so its not like i have huge hands.
But just a tip if anyone is experiencing the same.
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So after getting a few online races in last night (ACC PS4) i can say that its a big improvement.
The grip is thicker so i used less hand strength to grip the thicker wheel. Its also super comfortable since it's slightly soft and squishy.
I had less hand fatigue for sure.
The grip is thicker so i used less hand strength to grip the thicker wheel. Its also super comfortable since it's slightly soft and squishy.
I had less hand fatigue for sure.
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Lol, alright. I’ve got tape over mine as well was just hoping there was a software solution. Might crack the case open at some point and disconnect the lights entirely.
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I love all my LED lights. I understand @SlowGrayAudi 's predicament though if the lights are not in sync because of how he has to use his unit via Drivehub.
Perhaps one day @SlowGrayAudi may buy the V3 pedals which are fantastic fantastic fantastic, and then he would not have an issue with the Christmas light.
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Any way to make the V3 brake pedal stiffer? I love the CSL Elite wheel base and it's a very big upgrade from the G29 I had before but I really mis the feel I had from my LC modded G29 brake pedal which was pressure based with almost no travel. It really helped me with concistency. I have the brake adjuster at max stiffnes but still not stiff enough for my liking. Any help would be appriciated.
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