Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Extreme Wheel

[RS60NR]

455 was very stable for most people not having other issues, or with the WQR from 457 and seemed to have the best FFB. I’m on 464 w no issues as my base seems to have tolerance for any update so far. FFB is mostly the same. Eventually I want fixes for PBME so will need to update someday anyway

My settings:

SEN auto
FFB 60 - use 100 w FOR at 60 for GR1 oscillation - make a 2nd setup for ease of switching
FUL 50 - default not used yet
NDP 28
NFR 5
NIN off
INT 4
FEI 100
FOR 100
SPR 100
DPR 100
BLI 80
SHO on
MPS auto
BRF 75 CSP V3

In game Torque 5 sens 8

 

[FMW]

Hey all, no issues, but information sharing in case anyone's interested. BTW, huge help from this thread on knowing what's been happening with DD+.

Purchased DD+ thru Black Friday deal. Ordered Friday and received it Tuesday (ships from Dallas).

Checked S/N on shipping box / retail box / base unit = they're all the same S/N, so working with a new unit, and the shipping box clearly marked CS DD+ US.

Here are out-of-box FW versions on the unit. I don't plan to update these FW unless I am forced(pun) to.

• Base: 2.0.0.17
• QR: 0.6.6.5

I've logged only few hours but so far no issues. Listening for Coilwhine or disconnects, so far so good.
Using below setting:

• FFB 65
• NDP 5
• NFR 3
• NIN off
• INT 2
• FEI/FOR = 100
• SPR = off

Coming from DD Pro 8NM, only playing GT7. First impression (still very early) = not a noticeable jump from DD Pro other than more force. Nice to have, but not a significant jump, Yet (still early, need to test various cars).

Question = is it recommended to unplug the power brick when not in use? plug / un-plug in daily basis, or keep it plugged in 24/7. I assume plugged, but not sure what's good hygiene for these base power bricks. For my DD Pro, always had it plugged in, only unplugged during heavy thunderstorms. Thanks for you feedback in advance!

I've yet to see FANATEC recommend one way or the other, if you should leave the power brick plugged in 24/7 or not. Personally, I disconnect mine from the surge protector behind my TV entertainment center because I slide my rig from one room to the family room when anyone wants to drive. So for me, unplugging is a necessary thing. With that said, I've had no issues doing it. I did it with my old CSW 2.0, GT DD Pro and now the CS DD+. If I were to have a dedicated spot for the RIG with it's own TV/Monitor, leaving it plugged in should be no issue. I would however plug it into a quality surge protector.

 

[TSXChef]

Thanks all, appreciate your feedbacks.
In terms of power brick, I'll leave it plugged-in, I'm probably over thinking it.

In terms of setting, these are mostly carry over from DD Pro 8nm --> DD+. I mainly play GT7, rarely play ACC
SEN auto
FFB 65 - I mainly drive GR4, GR3, sometime GR2, and this generally works without me making changes between cars
FUL 50 - default not used yet
NDP 5 - I tried using higher setting, but to me it feels more "free" to get this value lower. 30 is nice if I'm looking for some restriction
NFR 3 - I don't like lot of friction, keep it low so I don't restrict making quick turns
NIN off - similar to SPR below, I turn this off to avoid light force near center area when I make turns
INT 2 - sometimes use 1 also but not 0(zero creates all kinds of noise / vibrations)
FEI 100
FOR 100
SPR off - though I like the wheel to return to center, but I find it larger light force near center when I turn. Having it Off narrows it IMO
DPR off - I think NA
BLI off - don't use vibrations
BRF 63 CSP V3 - I use 2x13mm Red + 1x cut-down 13mm Red elastomers for my V3

In game Torque 4 sens 8

Finally as a side note, My DD Pro center wheel sits +3 to the right at rest, DD+ sits -1 at rest. Is it that hard for Fanatec to center the wheel when setting the magnets in the body?! I'm asking too much, I know :-)

 

[BWX]

I leave the brick plugged in, but only because I have it connected to a sine wave uninterruptible power supply.

I'd most likely leave it plugged in in the winter (no lightning to worry about), but in the summer if not for the UPS I'd unplug it when not in use just because of power surges/ power outages, and lightning storms.

These are good to have for sensitive electronics, PCs, your PS5, home theater, etc..

I have a Generac automatic natural gas powered whole home generator but that takes 20 seconds to kick on in case of power failure. With these UPSs, if there's a power outage or surge, my mesh network stays up, PC, PS5, wheel, TV, etc.. all stay on.

It's nice to have a few UPSs around the house especially on your modems and network and of course PCs. I have 5 or 6 now but working on upgrading them all to sine wave only as the batteries die on them even though you can replace the batteries for cheap. Then I replace batteries on old non-sine wave UPSs and use them on less sensitive electronics.

It's good insurance, these wheels are expensive, and even good sine wave UPSs are relatively cheap these days.

edit link to last two I bought

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Edit 2- I'm glad someone brought this up.
Just noticed that the APC 1500VA sine wave UPS is as cheap as it's been for a long time today.
I just bought another one for 220 bucks!