Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro
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Hello everyone. I own the GT DD Pro 8Nm with a Qr2 Type-C (base and wheel). I recently upgraded my pedals by purchasing the Load Cell pedal. Now I would like to change the steering wheel. Only here I am hesitating between 2 models with really different prices and designs. I'm hesitating between the Clubsport Steering Wheel Formula V2.5 and the CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2.
Of course one costs twice as much as the other and with the QR2 this represents a fairly significant amount.
So that's why I would like to have your opinions on the Formula V2.5 for those who own it and use it on GT7. Is it really worth putting double the price into this steering wheel knowing that apparently the McLaren GT3 V2 is already good according to some comments?. Thank you for your answers
Of course one costs twice as much as the other and with the QR2 this represents a fairly significant amount.
So that's why I would like to have your opinions on the Formula V2.5 for those who own it and use it on GT7. Is it really worth putting double the price into this steering wheel knowing that apparently the McLaren GT3 V2 is already good according to some comments?. Thank you for your answers
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- Todt
The V2.5 is 27cm which is ideal for me for this style of steering wheel and the McLaren is 30cm a little big in my opinion but I advise you to take the esports V2 which is also 27cm, much cheaper and there is enough buttons! I think the V2.5 and prettier but the buttons are not very useful especially in gt7.
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330_D
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I was going to offer that the formula wheel is excellent other than it being a tad small. I only use it for high down force cars with smaller steering ratios. I don't enjoy the formula wheel for road cars at all. Ymmv here.
It is small and light so the FFB is strong with it as well.
Good luck!
330_D
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They all have the same geometry. It doesn't matter which one you pick. I bought this last year black Friday and it was 100 off the retail price (or maybe 150, I can't remember). The 2.5x just has more bells and whistles but are basically the same guts from what I understand. Maybe someone who has or has used both can chime in.
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I’ve had the McLaren, Esport and Formula. I kept the Formula because of it’s build quality and versatility.
I also play ACC and most of the the buttons are mappable, except the PS, share and options.
The McLaren felt to cheap/flimsy and I don’t like the alcantara from the Esport.
I also play ACC and most of the the buttons are mappable, except the PS, share and options.
The McLaren felt to cheap/flimsy and I don’t like the alcantara from the Esport.
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I have the GT DD Pro 8NM but with the older QR1. I have the Clubsport V2.5x and it is a nice wheel but I don't use it. I find the 270mm too narrow and the alcantara grips need maintenance (like needing to wear gloves) to avoid it looking ick over time and I found with my big fingers that it would rub skin on extended driving sessions. It is also too easy to knock the thumb dials so you have to "mod" them to stiffen them up. If they made it 320mm wide it with leather grips it would be nice as the button placement is good but they don't.
I have not tried the other but my favorite wheel is actually the 330mm Clubsport RS rim (https://fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-wheel-rs). While it could do with a few more buttons, the leather rim, size and feel is pure perfection.
I use button caps with mine.
Now I am in VR, i don't use the buttons much and some are kind of redundant now but occassionally, things like the change view can still be useful in 2D.
The PS, Share and Settings buttons in the lower center you can't remap. The others you can.
Square - Right Indicator
Triangle - Usually Reverse bu urrently hand brake for the rally-cross TT.
X - flash for when I get angry
O - Handbrake for parking (but currently set as reverse)
R2 - Left indicator
R3 - Change View
L2 - Nitro/DRS/Boost - this one is place well for holding while driving
L3 - Look back
I should probably map one to be the horn just so I can annoy @Tidgney
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I went through the same debate with myself when I first realised I did not like the DD Pro standard wheel. Ended up with the McLaren GT3 V2 wheel and, other than the caveat below, have been very, very happy with it. I chose it over the formula wheel because 1) GT7 just does not need that many buttons and 2) I prefer the larger rim.
I have since also bought the Clubsport Steering Wheel RS and use that for some road cars and rally/ snow TTs.
The caveat on the McLaren wheel is that the contact points behind the shifters come loose easily. There are two fixes for this. I opted for the cheap fix, which is to tape them down. I bought the wheel in Feb 2022, had to tape it about a month in, then again about 6 months later, and not once since. The other method is to upgrade to magnetic shifters (like this). Even after that upgrade you'd still pay less than for the formula wheel. I know that sounds a bit dodgy (the issue with the shifters), but honestly, it is a fantastic wheel.
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+1 for the McLaren wheel, an absolute bargain (and I've never needed to repair mine). Very solid gear change might be a bit much for some but you never miss it, unlike other wheels (like the DD Pro where it's easy to miss a shift). You can also shift up and down with one hand so your beer / wine hand is free 
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