Fanatec wheel: ¿CSR or GT3?

[nikel]

I'm about to order one of these wheels. Currently I have a G27, but everyone is telling me that Fanatecs are way better.

So I have that 2 options. I know the CSR rim is not as good as the GT3, but for me the most important thing are the internals and the feeling I can get in GT5.

So, is the CSR better? do both wheels share the same ffb motors?

I like the GT3 look but I don't mind driving a plastic rim with no Alcantara (CSR) if the driving experience is better.

Cheers

 

[Jet Badger]

They're both the same. Only difference is that CSR has XBox compatibility and uglier rim. Internally they are identical.

I believe Fanatec still offers a really good value "GT3RS wheel + CSR-E pedals" package. You should check that out.

 

[AGP5000]

The internals are EXACTLY the same, minus the code-wheel sensor was moved to prevent a possible error. And, the quality of rim sets the GT3 well above both worth and feel of the CSR.

And, the CSL seat with the GT3 & CSR pedals is still available for $399. I have been considering this package just for the seat, and then to sell the wheel and pedals for quite some time.... However, I do not have a justified reason nor commission check in the next couple monts to spend the cash right now......

 

[novadave]

well they are not quite exactly the same for the reason of the xbox compatibility.
the GT3 base is for the PS-3 and PC only therefor is missing the required electronics for the xbox.
in other words it is the circuit boards that are different.

 

[nikel]

Well. I don´t need Xbox compatibility so I wonder if besides that, the internals are the same or if the CSR it's better because it's newer than the GT3. I just only want a nice feeling while playing/driving GT5

 

[Jet Badger]

The FFB is the same but the GT3RS has much nicer rim. If you don't need xbox compatibility, there's no reason to buy a CSR.

 

[nikel]

OK. So GT3RS is the wheel to choose.

Thanks for your help

 

[Ripster]

I have both I like the GT3RS v2 better.

 

[nikel]

Ripster, do you feel same ffb strenght in both wheels?

Thanks

 

[Ripster]

Ripster, do you feel same ffb strenght in both wheels?

Thanks

Actually I was surprised that everyone thinks the internals are generally the same. I have two Playseats setup with the CSR on one and the GT3 on the other. I raced with the CSR for the first time since I got the GT3 and my friend used the GT3 for the first time.

I think the GT3 has stronger FFB, my friend commented on the GT3 stating he liked it more as well. A lot more, which mirrors my experience. Ideally I would like to get the GT2 just for the cross platform compatibility but having what I already own it is beyond what I want to spend.

 

[nikel]

That makes the GT3 clearly the winner.

Thanks again Ripster.

 

[Ripster]

That makes the GT3 clearly the winner.

Thanks again Ripster.

Let us know how you make out.