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Fanatec Podium Direct Drive Wheel Bases Thread
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After reading all the reviews I am definitely sticking with my DD2 pre order and cannot wait till they are released. Feel like a kid waiting for Xmas again.
Just order the SRS wind and seat shaker kit so looking forward to when they arrive and testing them out as well.
Now just waiting to see what podium steering wheels will be released and when.
Just order the SRS wind and seat shaker kit so looking forward to when they arrive and testing them out as well.
Now just waiting to see what podium steering wheels will be released and when.
Indeed. A beautiful @Fanatec... rim.
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To be clear, the announcement of nine wheels in development was for all three series: CSL, ClubSport, and Podium. They are not all 'Podium spec', but they will all work on all three series' wheel bases. Some of these nine wheels are actual Podium spec wheels, but all will be potentially very interesting for Podium wheel base users.
Exciting times for a potential DD1 buyer.To be clear, the announcement of nine wheels in development was for all three series: CSL, ClubSport, and Podium. They are not all 'Podium spec', but they will all work on all three series' wheel bases. Some of these nine wheels are actual Podium spec wheels, but all will be potentially very interesting for Podium wheel base users.
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You folks will likely be the first to know about that
Add me to this list pls.
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I was super excited about the DDs but after watching gamermuscle and Malone videos I feel like
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"And if you ask me if it's worth getting Podium series you have to answer your own questions ... As a casual user who is running CSW V2 or CSL Elite with maximum 70% upgrading to DD doesn't make any sense. CSW V2 or CSL Elite are still high end Wheelbases ... thats what I want you to know.
But if youre running these Wheelbases @ maximum with big and heavy wheels and you want to extend your FFB range to another dimension ....
... here you go and you should really think about upgrading to DD."
That doesn't quite match with what I've heard from other reviewers, who said that the DD wheels are at an entirely other level regardless.
But if youre running these Wheelbases @ maximum with big and heavy wheels and you want to extend your FFB range to another dimension ....
... here you go and you should really think about upgrading to DD."
That doesn't quite match with what I've heard from other reviewers, who said that the DD wheels are at an entirely other level regardless.
Why is that?
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I was excited because I have a few bills burning a hole in my pocket, but It would be a huge downgrade to my current setup specially in the pedals, I really don’t want to go back to the CS V3 from the Heusinkveld Ultimates (yes they are that much better) plus I’m already happy with my current DD wheel and it doesn’t seem like the Fanatec DD wheels are an upgrade to the Bodnar 54 using the right and current firmware.
If something were to happen to my Bodnar 54 then maybe I will change my mind in the future or if the Fanatec replaces the Bodnar as the main wheel in the cockpit at the SRG, lighting almost did that a few days ago though , it killed an HDMI input on my TV along with a Roku ultra, got so scared that I went immediately to buy a UPS for my computer and wheel system to prevent any future problems.
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Because whoever said that doesn't know what is talking about. DD wheels are another level, not (only) because they have more torque. But principally because they give you a wider range of feedback, precise and immediate in what happen. Say that they have only more brute force (Nm) is wrong.
Edit: I just saw the word casual user. I would say that casual users should not even consider to spend those kind of money. People can do whatever they want with their money, but won't understand or appreciate the difference between any wheels. Recently (this weekend), I just played with the CSW V2.5 of my friend (I had the V2.5 before the DD) after a 1 month of my OSW big Mige Simucube. The differences are night and day. And the 2.5 is by far the best belt driven wheel.
Even if you get the Fanatec DD, why you have to give up on the HE?
But I second that both the HE (Pro and especially the Ultimate) are a huge upgrade.
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That is understandable and I would do the same thing if I was in your position.
I didn't know you had a Bodnar DD wheel.
Isn't the Heusinkveld Ultimates a stand-alone USB pedal set? The Fanatec DD wheels have inputs to which you can connect other devices. Maybe you could connect the Heusinkveld pedals to the Fanatec DD wheel
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The Fanatec DD is definitely an upgrade from the Bodnard wheel if it performs just as well without all the extra box and firmware nonsense required. Not to mention the cost.
Also you can use whatever pedals you want with the DDs just like any other setup using a PC. Also Heusinkveld stuff looks like it was engineered by someone with an erector set. I am sure they feel great, but wow they are ugly. Even Fanatec's CSL Elite pedals are single piece arms. All of these boutique sim racing companies are going to have a rude awakening with Fanatec putting out the rest of their high end Podium line. So sick of all this ultra expensive gear that seems to completely ignore all the advancements made in modern industrial design and manufacturing.
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The part on the HE is so biased toward Fanatec, that can't be read it. I love the V3, they are fantastic for the price. I owned them (still have it) up until I switch to the HE. But both HE products (Pro and Utlimate) are a upgrade in every way. Ergonomically, feeling and how you can adjust them.
I don't think you have never tried, you base your point only by looking some video.
I think the HE pedals look great, it sounds like you’ve never actually seen real race car pedals as all the high end stuff are much closer in design, the Fanatec gear in comparison are more like toys in design and size.It’s fine if you prefer that look but to say all the high end stuff looks like **** is just your personal opinion, add to that fact that it’s all nigh on indestructible and I think their manufacturing is just fine, hand built over automated machinery is always better.
If you would rather things were ‘pretty’ rather than reliable well I don’t know what to say and you really need to have it in person and feel it to understand just how much higher the build quality actually is. The other thing you haven’t considered is how much easier it is to make adjustments and repair parts should they fail. The CSL elites for example which take design cues from the HE pedals with the stacked elastometers what happens when the load cell fails when it’s built into the pedal arm? What angle adjustments are available? What pedal height adjustments do you get? Throttle/Clutch feel and throw adjustments?
Fanatec stuff is great for its price point especially when you are coming from a Logitech or Thrustmaster wheel but there is a considerable jump above it too and there is a reason it is priced as such. Whether you can afford it and/or consider that jump worth the cost is irrelevant to the realities of it.
I can’t afford to fly first class or think it’s worth the price premium but I don’t sit in economy or business and try to convince myself that actually the seats, service and meals are better especially when I’ve never actually been in 1st class!
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This design is very sturdy,easy to produce and gives a lot adjustability.That's why why and I used it to make my own pedals and after four years of use, they are still like new.Do not be surprised if the design of the Podium pedals is similar.
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Those high end pedals are seriously overrated.
A simple design, such as the G27 with better, precise, pot meters and a load cell is all you need.
I can hear people going to say that a DD wheel is also overrated. To an extent, this is true but an overrated DD wheel is more useful than an overrated clutch and throttle. The brake pedal can be of a high end design because that is the most important part of the pedal set.
A simple design, such as the G27 with better, precise, pot meters and a load cell is all you need.
I can hear people going to say that a DD wheel is also overrated. To an extent, this is true but an overrated DD wheel is more useful than an overrated clutch and throttle. The brake pedal can be of a high end design because that is the most important part of the pedal set.
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I don't want to sound elitist, but what you have just said is far from right.
Whit the way you put the conversation, I don't even think I could change your mind about ergonomical factor, throttle control, the resistence of the pedals play factor.
For me just seems that you have to many holes in your knowledge. You may change your idea by using some of the high end pedals to understand how whole package (throttle, clutch, brake) plays a factor in better overall experience
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That is your opinion and I have mine.
Not important. The only pedal that is of any importance is the brake pedal.
This remark you made shows that you don't know anything about me and what you are talking about.
For your information, I have used Heusinkveld pedals.
Please stop making comments you don't know anything about (I'm talking about me and my sim racing experience).
High end pedals is a waste of money. A high end brake pedal on the other hand, is not a waste of money.
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I really like the shape and button placement of the steering wheel on the R8 LMS GT3 and the Huracan GT3. Apparently they get their wheels from the same manufacturer, because they look virtually identical.
@Fanatec... & @DomB_Fanatec: How about creating this wheel with replaceable decals / button caps? That would kind of give us two wheels in one.
@Fanatec... & @DomB_Fanatec: How about creating this wheel with replaceable decals / button caps? That would kind of give us two wheels in one.
Not strictly true
I run custom pedals through a fanatec base, You just need to use the fanatec pedal PCB, I use the elite LC PCB as you can just plug in a 4 wire load cell and pots for your accel/clutch without the base knowing any difference I really like the shape and button placement of the steering wheel on the R8 LMS GT3 and the Huracan GT3. Apparently they get their wheels from the same manufacturer, because they look virtually identical.
@Fanatec... & @DomB_Fanatec: How about creating this wheel with replaceable decals / button caps? That would kind of give us two wheels in one.
Didn't fanatec announce something with Bently a while back? So that might be where they are going.
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The brake is the most important. But it is not the only important.
You made your statement, but you can ask any high rated simracers and they won't agree. The throttle control is important and higher end pedals gives you also that. But keep call them overrated.
You made your statement, but you can ask any high rated simracers and they won't agree. The throttle control is important and higher end pedals gives you also that. But keep call them overrated.
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I'm not going to pile up on anyone. I will just say this. I'm on the fence comparing Fanatec's CSP V3s to Proto-Sim Tech's PT2 pedals. I always find myself saying "for a little bit more I can get...". Still the CSPs is not bad at all, so...?
I did not know Fanatec was making Podium Pedals so soon. Interesting.
I did not know Fanatec was making Podium Pedals so soon. Interesting.
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