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Fanatec RennSport Wheel Stand V2, reviews and pics on Page 6
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- Northern Ca.
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Little update:
Turned some serious laps on the RSWSv2 last night, and did the "shake and tighten" technique that was suggested earlier in the thread by dwogs, got the knob to make one more turn, and got rid of the forward/back play in the neck, so pretty happy about that.
The more I use this thing, the more I'm liking it. 👍
Turned some serious laps on the RSWSv2 last night, and did the "shake and tighten" technique that was suggested earlier in the thread by dwogs, got the knob to make one more turn, and got rid of the forward/back play in the neck, so pretty happy about that.
The more I use this thing, the more I'm liking it. 👍
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- Chunky206
- ocr330
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- Chunky206
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Edited to add, literally just received my UPS tracking info, arrives Monday 👍
- 1,002
- Northern VA
Yes, that's how I tighten mine and the only fore-aft movement is due more to flex than any actual slop in the locking mechanism. It's pretty solid.
Question: What is the knob like on the v2 stands? Is it just a large, threaded bolt, or is the end a conical point that just mechanically presses into the hole in the base to keep everything tight? Mine is the conical point design.
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- Chunky206
- ocr330
Mine is arriving today!
The mrs won't be seeing me for a while!
The mrs won't be seeing me for a while!
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- Buffalo, NY
- PURE_DrWatson
got mine last week. after missing with it over the weekend I'd have to say it's a nice piece of kit.
only complaints:
1. not a fan of having a bar between my legs (minor inconvenience of design shared by almost every competitor so moot).
2. I hate the knob mechanism for holding the center post; it just doesn't work well at all.
Going to have to make some reference marks so I can tell when the holes are lined up since fiddling with it until it's actually where it needs to be to hold the thing up @ 90° is an irritating 10 minute exercise.
Then the only issue with the mechanism will be having to crank the thing down so hard that your hand slips off and bashes your knuckles on the textured steel post.
only complaints:
1. not a fan of having a bar between my legs (minor inconvenience of design shared by almost every competitor so moot).
2. I hate the knob mechanism for holding the center post; it just doesn't work well at all.
Going to have to make some reference marks so I can tell when the holes are lined up since fiddling with it until it's actually where it needs to be to hold the thing up @ 90° is an irritating 10 minute exercise.
Then the only issue with the mechanism will be having to crank the thing down so hard that your hand slips off and bashes your knuckles on the textured steel post.
I've got four hours of play on the stand thus far, and am please with my purchase. The only complaint I have is that the 90/110 degree selection and tightening process sucks. It is a pain to find the hole, and the rock, tighten, rock, tighten and repeat process is laborious. Once it is locked is place, it is rock solid and I love it. I do wish the wheel platform was bigger, and had some "table space" of sorts for remotes and a cup holder. I don't have an issue with the bar between my legs, as I use two feet, and don't even notice it is there. I'd gladly buy one again, if they were in stock.
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- Northern Ca.
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Little update here...
Having spent my first week with the RSWSv2 w/G27, I will say I really like it. At first things were a little awkward, but my seating position has evolved a little bit, and the stand itself seems more solid than when I started. There is some room for improvement however...
Right now my list of improvements would be:
* More counterweight at the end of the base, so it won't be so tippy when you slide your pedals towards the wheel. I've had a couple times I've had the wheel do the "lean" on me.
* Better shifter mounting position - it works where it is, but I'd prefer it lower and forward.
* Better angling solution.Why is that knob so finicky about going all the way in? Did it have to have that extra, empty hole there? And more angles would have been really nice.
Still, all in all, nothing insurmountable, and I'm even contemplating buying a second one for multiplayer sessions.
Having spent my first week with the RSWSv2 w/G27, I will say I really like it. At first things were a little awkward, but my seating position has evolved a little bit, and the stand itself seems more solid than when I started. There is some room for improvement however...
Right now my list of improvements would be:
* More counterweight at the end of the base, so it won't be so tippy when you slide your pedals towards the wheel. I've had a couple times I've had the wheel do the "lean" on me.
* Better shifter mounting position - it works where it is, but I'd prefer it lower and forward.
* Better angling solution.Why is that knob so finicky about going all the way in? Did it have to have that extra, empty hole there? And more angles would have been really nice.
Still, all in all, nothing insurmountable, and I'm even contemplating buying a second one for multiplayer sessions.
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I just goy it a couple days ago and I seem to have a little issue with the assembly, will post some pictures later if possible. May I just ask what the difference between the left hole and right hole is? As in why is the right one for 90 degrees and left for 110 degrees
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- GORDATA2NICE
- Gordata
Any close-up pictures of the shifter mount without the shifter mounted.
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- Northern Ca.
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It's just a flat plate with holes in it.
This video shows it first thing out of the box.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-XPhrxID8k
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- GORDATA2NICE
- Gordata
Lol I have that piece at home from when I ordered shifter adapter to use with my playseat.
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- ShylockHolmes
- ShylockHolmes
I definitely prefer the smooth black paint on mine than the rough frosted V2. I stupidly removed the velcro from mine because I ordered the pedal stopper on January23rd along with the clubsport paddle shifters and assumed it would be here by now. Now my Clubsport pedals are sliding around! C`mon Thomas ship my stuff out ....
About RennSport Wheel Stand V2
My order was on 5 February 2011.
As i was aware that the order could take 2 months, after a month of waiting i decided to send them a email and ask them when my order is going to be shipped.
One day later i received an answer.
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Hello,
your order will be shipped middle of April when new goods are on stock.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Best regards
Fanatec_Gameshop
Claudia Faltermeier
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Thats 3 weeks from now, cant wait.
So the whole order has taken about 2 1/2 months
My order was on 5 February 2011.
As i was aware that the order could take 2 months, after a month of waiting i decided to send them a email and ask them when my order is going to be shipped.
One day later i received an answer.
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Hello,
your order will be shipped middle of April when new goods are on stock.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Best regards
Fanatec_Gameshop
Claudia Faltermeier
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Thats 3 weeks from now, cant wait.
So the whole order has taken about 2 1/2 months
I got an new mail from Fanatec.
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Dear customer,
thanks a lot for pre-ordering the RennSport Wheel Stand and your patience.
Our supplier has informed us that the shipment of the goods is delayed.
The RennSport Wheel Stands are already on the route by ship and will arrive in Germany at the end of May 2011.
As soon as the customs clearance has been done and the goods are ready for re-shipment we will start with the customer shipments at once.
We will inform you about the dispatch by e-mail
When your shipment has left the warehouse UPS send you an e-mail with the tracking information.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this matter.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Best regards
Sabine Eiben
Fanatec_Gameshop
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I place my order on 5 Feb. 2011
If i'm lucky i receive my order half of June
Thats 4 1/2 months later
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Dear customer,
thanks a lot for pre-ordering the RennSport Wheel Stand and your patience.
Our supplier has informed us that the shipment of the goods is delayed.
The RennSport Wheel Stands are already on the route by ship and will arrive in Germany at the end of May 2011.
As soon as the customs clearance has been done and the goods are ready for re-shipment we will start with the customer shipments at once.
We will inform you about the dispatch by e-mail
When your shipment has left the warehouse UPS send you an e-mail with the tracking information.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this matter.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Best regards
Sabine Eiben
Fanatec_Gameshop
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I place my order on 5 Feb. 2011
If i'm lucky i receive my order half of June
Thats 4 1/2 months later
I have a slightly used V2 Rennsport wheel stand for sale. I am in California, US able to ship or locl pickup.
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- GTP_Goshin2568
- Goshin2568
Bringing up an old thread, but I just gotta say, between this and the wheelstand pro, it really makes me angry, because neither of them offer a realistic shifter position. I really like the look of the rennsport and the wheelstand pro but I have to have the shifter at hip level! I can't have it next to the wheel that is completely unrealistic. Is it really that difficult to make some sort of adapter for that purpose???
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- Northern VA
It would likely be an awkward stem coming off of the middle post or wheel shelf. I remember years ago my dad fabricated clamps that attached to his office chair. He used them as HOTAS mounts, but the same idea could apply to a shifter.
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- Northern Ca.
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I know this is an ANCIENT thread resurrect... BUT I actually just set up my CSR Elite on my Rennsport Wheel Stand and the legs are loose. Does anyone know what size the big @$$ allen key that came with the RWS to attach the legs is? I know I have it someplace but I can't find it.
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