737 ACL firmware update for Fanatec CSR & CSR Elite

I installed 737 on my CSRE. I will share my observations. First make sure you write down your wheel settings because it over writes your settings with the defaults. I'm not 100% sure that I'm using exactly the same settings although I know the major ones like "sen" are the same.

It seems to me the FF is stronger. I use 100% on the wheel and ended up turning down the GT feedback setting from 60 to 50.

The wheel vibration from engine feedback is more noticeable (ABS off).

I haven't driven a lot or on FM4 or F1 and will report more when I observe changes if any.
 
Nice find but this was already posted on the Fanatec Annoucements Topic 2 days ago

HoiHman
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New firmware version 737 for the CSR and the CSR Elite can be dowloaded here:



http://www.forzalife.de/2012/04/fanatec-csr-csr-elite-firmware-737/



This firmware update was hidden on thomas blog as a easter egg.



I was not able to find it on the blog itself, but google was my best friend



No info on the changes yet
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True, a firmware update erases all your settings

I have not experienced any big changes, but my CSR Elite already came with 722 firmware installed.

-I do believe that one difference is that now spring and damper can be turned to "OFF" in the tuning menu
In my recoglection this was not available in 722
-Another difference with 721b is that the wheel does not return to center after putting it in PC/PS3 mode
-I have not noticed any belt slipping after 722, but could also be that my wheel is one from the latest production batch
-The FFB around the center is improved.
 
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I'm holding off on this one as I've heard some complaints about it.....especially in regards to Forza 4. I've read several complain about wheel weight and FFB strength drop.
 
thehawk05
I'm holding off on this one as I've heard some complaints about it.....especially in regards to Forza 4. I've read several complain about wheel weight and FFB strength drop.
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I have not played Forza 4 with 737 yet, but with 722 the FFB around the center in Forza 4 was not great eather.

I will report back on that sometime later in this topic after i have had a chance to test 737 with Forz 4
 
thehawk05
I'm holding off on this one as I've heard some complaints about it.....especially in regards to Forza 4. I've read several complain about wheel weight and FFB strength drop.
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Same here, I will give it a month or too to mature a bit. Fanatec firmwares are like wine, getting better as the time passes 👍
 
Still waiting to hear how 737 on the CSR Elite is working with Forza. I downloaded it, but haven't installed it yet. I have a big race tonight and don't want to change something that works right now.
 
Anyone with the regular CSR had a chance to test this firmware yet? I have seen others posting that there are problems with the SPR setting, haven't had a chance to check this myself yet.
 
I did some digging and according to the people over at f-wheel, it's not so great for the standard CSR.

http://f-wheel.com/forums/index.php?topic=1720.0

I just recently acquired an xbox 360 and jumped on the Fanatec CSR train... still dialing it in. I am looking for a firmware update though, I believe the f/w on my normal CSR was shipped with 701 (I'll double check when home), any suggestions on which version is best or most up to date that doesn't 'ruin' things?
 
Dumpy
I did some digging and according to the people over at f-wheel, it's not so great for the standard CSR.

http://f-wheel.com/forums/index.php?topic=1720.0

I just recently acquired an xbox 360 and jumped on the Fanatec CSR train... still dialing it in. I am looking for a firmware update though, I believe the f/w on my normal CSR was shipped with 701 (I'll double check when home), any suggestions on which version is best or most up to date that doesn't 'ruin' things?
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The downside of 701 is you can't save your wheel settings and the fan is loud when the wheel is in XBOX mode. I'm still on 701 since I don't have a PC. :(
 
Is it verified that the firmware is a real fanatec release? Has Thomas confirmed it? I read in some thread that the file date is from January as in some old firmware.
 
Dumpy
I did some digging and according to the people over at f-wheel, it's not so great for the standard CSR.

http://f-wheel.com/forums/index.php?topic=1720.0

I just recently acquired an xbox 360 and jumped on the Fanatec CSR train... still dialing it in. I am looking for a firmware update though, I believe the f/w on my normal CSR was shipped with 701 (I'll double check when home), any suggestions on which version is best or most up to date that doesn't 'ruin' things?
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706

http://www.mediafire.com/file/pbpd5gf2b5opfir/FanatecFwUpdate_Vista_Win7_CSR_706.zip

Fanatec for whatever dumb reason never publicly released it even though it was issued as a fix for the settings save issue and high pitched FFB motor noise that was caused by 701.
 
ilonioum
Same here, I will give it a month or too to mature a bit. Fanatec firmwares are like wine, getting better as the time passes 👍
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Really though, at the price buyers have laid down should already of had a fully matured driver by now.

Not a complaint but admission I'm sure Thomas himself would agree on and prefer to offer but hopefully one will come that isn't a "beta".

"Finished Product/Retail Release" should not rely on "beta" drivers/firmware. Just my personal opinion.
Damn I'm starting to sound like DG.
 
Mr Latte
"Finished Product/Retail Release" should not rely on "beta" drivers/firmware. Just my personal opinion.
Damn I'm starting to sound like DG.
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I've been a supporter of Fanatec and use their products but it is kinda ridiculous that the CSR came out in October and here we are in April where a new firmware was finally made publicly available to update it from the broken 701 firmware that shipped on the first batch and early reports say 737 for the CSR is broken too.

Blows my mind too that with every firmware update we're completely left in the dark as what the improvements are supposed to be. We're left to try it blindly and see if we can figure it out for ourselves.
 
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thehawk05
Blows my mind too that with every firmware update we're completely left in the dark...
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Very odd that not even confirmation that it was posted or not has been forthcoming for a "premium" $500+ product. No white glove service I guess.
 
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thehawk05
I've been a supporter of Fanatec and use their products but it is kinda ridiculous that the CSR came out in October and here we are in April where a new firmware was finally made publicly available to update it from the broken 701 firmware that shipped on the first batch and early reports say 737 for the CSR is broken too.

Blows my mind too that with every firmware update we're completely left in the dark as what the improvements are supposed to be. We're left to try it blindly and see if we can figure it out for ourselves.
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Realy strange firmware policy from Fanatec.

I had a CSR too, great wheel only the firmware needed fixing. It kept loosing the settings in the tuning menu and the high pitch noise
There was another firmware released, but not to the general public released and you had to contact fanatec support to receive it.
Now 6 month later the new firmware is still broken ? Could this be design flaw in the wheel itself?
Glad i sold the wheel after a month and bought the CSR Elite.

Back to the 737 firmware on the CSR Elite

Seems there were some doubts of this firmware icm with Forza 4 on the xbox 360.

-I tested it and it felt great to me. It's an improvement from 722
-No issues at all.
 
Ya, after this "enlightening" experience of customer support and receiving my 3rd broken wheel from Fanatec through RMA I will no longer be supporting this company.

I really hoped I would like them. I wished they would support me equivalently to my monetary purchase. But, at the end of the day this is just a piss poor company with ridiculous business policies and a terrible customer support model.

What ****ing company do you know of that releases a needed firmware upgrade that has to be found by accident; an "Easter egg?" You have to be kidding me.

Oh and if you guys didn't know they secretly released a previous firmware for the CSR several months ago. But then pulled it soon after. The only reason I got ahold of it was because of members here and ForzaPlanet.

Don't even get me started on receiving an initial CSR wheel which broke in 1 month then 2 broken replacement wheels. And yes, they made me pay for shipping.

I am done with Fanatec.
 
I remember when I had to return my Elite. They shipped out my replacement free of charge but didn't mention anything in my return instructions as for how to ship it back. I quickly decided and let them know that under no conditions was I returning the defective wheel on my dime and then trying to get reimbursed for it later so if they wanted it back they better make COD arrangements with UPS. After a week of waiting they sent me prepaid labels.
 
I got the shipping cost deposited in my paypal account even before i shipped my defect CSR Elite back.

But i think we're going off topic now, this thread should be about the 737 firmware.

Which is ok for me
 
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I will update this weekend and see if the improvement from 721b is as good, as from stock to 721b. The jump in FFB quality was just great specially in FM4.

Little off topic, imo beta drivers or firmware are ok as long they are offered as a early option to people who want to take the risk and see if the product improves before the actual release of the driver/firmware.
Best example is Nvidia, they always offer a beta driver before the actual release.

I don't have a problem with being a beta tester for a finished product as long it doesn't wreck my wheel.

In case of Fanatec, it just seems that the development takes a little longer. Seems plausible if you consider the size of the company and the special market segment they are in.
Just the release policy should be a little more transparent ;)
 
From what I've read on other forums today:

737 is a clusterf#ck on the CSR
737E sounds like the only real change is increased SPR. Basically some have stated it basically feels like 721b with SPR set to 1 on the wheel menu.
 
JogoAsobi
Is that really necessary to drag out into this thread?
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Drag out, no it was merely a comment and to be taken as humour.


thehawk05
I've been a supporter of Fanatec and use their products but it is kinda ridiculous that the CSR came out in October and here we are in April where a new firmware was finally made publicly available to update it from the broken 701 firmware that shipped on the first batch and early reports say 737 for the CSR is broken too.

Blows my mind too that with every firmware update we're completely left in the dark as what the improvements are supposed to be. We're left to try it blindly and see if we can figure it out for ourselves.
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I agree and have defended Fanatec myself in the past in previous threads. The truth of the matter is a product no matter how nice it is looking, the quality components used and the compatibility or features list it has.

If the products support and operation has issues/flaws then you would think these would be ironed out prior or certainly shortly after the release. Yes and updates should explain what is included, it makes sense to inform people as to what or why they should update.

It is an area I hope Fanatec do improve on, they have afterall been making improvements in other areas, including pre-orders, shipping and customer service. The CSW at it's price, I hope does not release with "beta" or work in progress firmware but really this is down to Thomas.
 
You want me to share some of your recent PMs to me to give examples of trolling...
Please just move along, nothing to see here...
 

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