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I have now owned and driven both. My comments are not intended to bash any product line. I am over my disappointment with thrustmaster. It was asked that after I sent my tgt back and ordered the csl I would post my experience, so here it is.
I have now owned and driven both prob more than all the reviews you have seen. My comments before were based strictly on price and out of the box build quality.
I have logged a full week on the csl now and two weeks on the tgt which is about 15 hrs of driving per week. I think the on center issue being reported w the csl is happening with high ffb settings because I am just starting to notice it since I like ffb low. Aside from reliability issues (which only time will tell on BOTH products) this wheel (csl) is way better for me. The adjustability of the wheel AND brake settings FROM THE WHEEL ITSELF are amazing and produce INSTANT results without exiting the car in ANY game. I completely understand the comments made about plug and play and how, for some, this is a huge PITA because now you have wheel AND game settings and you may feel like its never quite right. I set basic game menu settings then tweak them (like brake and wheel sensitivity) on the wheel while driving practice laps. The results for me have been huge in lap times, consistency, and enjoyment. For those still deciding on one of these wheels you should know that the big differences in these wheels isnt alcantra and wheel base lettering. Its like the difference between Hondas and BMWs. Hondas can be fun but they are mostly known for very low maintenance. BMWs are more fun to drive but you have to live with their quirky things that require a little more attention.
I have now owned and driven both prob more than all the reviews you have seen. My comments before were based strictly on price and out of the box build quality.
I have logged a full week on the csl now and two weeks on the tgt which is about 15 hrs of driving per week. I think the on center issue being reported w the csl is happening with high ffb settings because I am just starting to notice it since I like ffb low. Aside from reliability issues (which only time will tell on BOTH products) this wheel (csl) is way better for me. The adjustability of the wheel AND brake settings FROM THE WHEEL ITSELF are amazing and produce INSTANT results without exiting the car in ANY game. I completely understand the comments made about plug and play and how, for some, this is a huge PITA because now you have wheel AND game settings and you may feel like its never quite right. I set basic game menu settings then tweak them (like brake and wheel sensitivity) on the wheel while driving practice laps. The results for me have been huge in lap times, consistency, and enjoyment. For those still deciding on one of these wheels you should know that the big differences in these wheels isnt alcantra and wheel base lettering. Its like the difference between Hondas and BMWs. Hondas can be fun but they are mostly known for very low maintenance. BMWs are more fun to drive but you have to live with their quirky things that require a little more attention.
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