Fanatec and other Modifikations

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SmoothHerb
So I thought the week point of the fanatec wheel is the shifter. Here are some mods, that increase the feeling drastically. A big thanks for the designers!

Knob mod:
Very easy. 2minutes of work but 100% better feeling.


silence mod
easy. Should take 5 minutes, but didn´t test it yet.


another silence mod:
djustiz
what I did was pretty simple. The tension/stiffness is controlled by the friction of a spring loaded rounded surface running in a groove. I simply put extra tension in the spring by adding approximately 1 cubic centimeter worth of high density foam in the tube that contains the spring. I also lined the groove with some thin textile tape to get rid of that (to my mind) annoying plasticy clicky sound when you shift.
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Pedals mod:
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That is an awesome mod. I didn't even know that it was threaded. Technically you can cut some threaded rod and then screw on a standard shifter knob.

I have done the silent mod and I like it.
 
Yep, I always thought it was glued so I was afraid to open it. Silent mod is next but have to dismount it from my seat, so it may take some time.
 
I want to do this mod. Does the silver top of the Fanatec shifter just pop off with some leverage, and can it be put all back together? Is it glued on?
 
There is no glue and yes, it can be put all back together. The silver top just pops out i used a screwdriver but you have to be real careful with the mellow plastic. I scratched mine a little bit but I don´t need it any more so...
 
I can attest to the ease of the silent mod. Works a treat. Adds a bit of resistance while silencing the loud "click" you typically hear when shifting.

I plan on swapping my shift knob very soon, as well. I will post pictures in my cockpit thread of both.



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Here is an other interesting mod made by djustiz: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=128168&page=2#post4177684

"The tension/stiffness is controlled by the friction of a spring loaded rounded surface running in a groove. I simply put extra tension in the spring by adding approximately 1 cubic centimeter worth of high density foam in the tube that contains the spring. I also lined the groove with some thin textile tape to get rid of that (to my mind) annoying plasticy clicky sound when you shift"
 
Here is a mod I did to solve a problem that comes up when inverting the CS pedals. As shown in the next sketches the angle of the pedal is changing in such a way, when full pressed, that becomes very uncomfortable for long time use, especially the throttle pedal...:grumpy:

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So i made an adapter and changed the angle of the pedal and solved the problem.👍

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Nice pedals mod! Looks very good.

Here is a mod for Bodyshakers which is very good too:

You have to drill through the center to remove the rivet. You change the rivet with a large bolt and mount a weightlifter plate (3/4 lbs or 1,25 kg)
Its interesting how strong it is.

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Mars Attacks
Here is a mod I did to solve a problem that comes up when inverting the CS pedals. As shown in the next sketches the angle of the pedal is changing in such a way, when full pressed, that becomes very uncomfortable for long time use, especially the throttle pedal...:grumpy:

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So i made an adapter and changed the angle of the pedal and solved the problem.👍
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Ummmm..... That looks like you've done a great job.

However, why didn't you just change the angle of the entire CSP mount? It would have solved the problem (your CSP's are faaaaar too steep in angle) without needing to mod anything, and your pedals would feel a lot more natural than they will as you have them now, in my opinion (having tried multiple different angles/setups).

As James May would say, "It's an ingenious solution to a problem that never should have existed in the first place".

Mine are stock (other than the tuning kit). Just inverted at a decent angle (trial and error). I've never come up against the issue you speak of because my pedals are angled to be comfortable/realistic.

I guess to each their own. I just can't fathom why you went to all that work, when a simple adjustment to the mount would have sufficed?

Or, was changing the mount a problem (design-wise)?

EDIT: did you mirror your pictures (the diagram looks correct)? I would assume so, seeing as the throttle pedal is on the wrong side.



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Smoothherb
Here is a mod for Bodyshakers which is very good too:

You have to drill through the center to remove the rivet. You change the rivet with a large bolt and mount a weightlifter plate (3/4 lbs or 1,25 kg)
Its interesting how strong it is.
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Interesting! How does this change the characteristics of the units?
 
Delphic Reason
However, why didn't you just change the angle of the entire CSP mount? I just can't fathom why you went to all that work, when a simple adjustment to the mount would have sufficed?Or, was changing the mount a problem (design-wise)?

EDIT: did you mirror your pictures (the diagram looks correct)? I would assume so, seeing as the throttle pedal is on the wrong side.;)
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My cockpit is designed to function as well with a big variety of users ;)(low, tall, fat, thin, kids, ext). The right angle that you are talking about its "dedicated" to the shorter ones, I' m 1,85m tall and it can easily fit even bigger men.

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The throttle pedal is actually on the wright side because now is renamed as a clutch pedal:D
 
The throttle pedal is actually on the wright side because now is renamed as a clutch pedal
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In your pictures, the throttle pedal is on the wrong side (throttle pedal on the left?). Which is why I asked if you mirrored the pictures. The only other explanation is you inverted your pedals, and for some reason put all the pedals in the wrong order (in the pics, you have already added the wood pieces).

Hence why my first assumption would be the pictures are mirrored. The diagrams show them in the correct order.

As for the thread topic:

I went ahead and performed the "Shifter Silent Mod". Takes a bit of trial and error to get it right, but in the end I'm glad I did it.



The sound you hear is the shifter moving slightly on the shifter mount. The shifter itself is whisper quiet now, and moves much smoother between gears.

Next is the shift knob... Still looking for just the right knob for the job. :sly:





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I really like this silent shifter mod and I will probably do it. So you 100% recommend it? Because there's no way going back after you do it :)
 
sonac
I really like this silent shifter mod and I will probably do it. So you 100% recommend it? Because there's no way going back after you do it :)
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I whole-heatedly recommend it. However, I have to warn you, it takes some trial and error as far as the filing goes (and the filing is the most important part). My advice is to file some down (most important part are the "humps" between the points the roller ball rests in) and then hold the sides together with your knees and check your progress by going through the gears. I actually screwed mine back together 3 or 4 times, and taking it back apart, before finally getting it right.

Be careful with how much cotton you use around the roller-ball and the inside of the case where the shifter moves. I had too much initially and it was like trying to shift an old truck with molasses for transmission fluid.





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08g8v8
In my quest to find a solution to mount the shifter to my Obutto, I came across this today. Different method to accomplish the same thing.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/gran-turismo-ps3/1342416-fanatec-gear-shifter-mod.html
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Another viable option, for sure. Although, it seems like a lot more work. Sanding down the "humps" is easy, and seems like a more permanent solution anyway. Also, by using the credit card method, you lose the feeling of the gears clicking in place. I wanted to soften the action, not get rid of it altogether.

EDIT: Btw, doesn't the Obutto have a G25/27 shift mount accessory? I've seen videos of people using it anyway. Just buy the Rennsport Shifter Adapter ($20) and attach it to the Obutto shifter mount. Couldn't be easier or more solid.

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_u...id=40&osCsid=e0826fd1b52f119df87507885fa70e1d




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Delphic Reason
Another viable option, for sure. Although, it seems like a lot more work. Sanding down the "humps" is easy, and seems like a more permanent solution anyway. Also, by using the credit card method, you lose the feeling of the gears clicking in place. I wanted to soften the action, not get rid of it altogether.

EDIT: Btw, doesn't the Obutto have a G25/27 shift mount accessory? I've seen videos of people using it anyway. Just buy the Rennsport Shifter Adapter ($20) and attach it to the Obutto shifter mount. Couldn't be easier or more solid.

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_u...id=40&osCsid=e0826fd1b52f119df87507885fa70e1d




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The link I provided does seem sort of cheezy, but I posted it since I ran across it today and then saw this post.

The Obutto does have a shifter plate to mount to, but you still need to have some sort of bracket/adapter to mount to it since the shifter has no holes in the base to use. I just wanted to find a DIY type solution, as the adapter is $20 + $17 shipping.
 
Another option for mounting your shifter is to use some 3M dual lock strips http://www.shop3m.com/70006658374.html

I'm using this with an Apiga AP2 wheel stand and it's perfect! Rock solid and no unsightly bolts or external mounts. It will work with any flat mount plate so the Obutto would be no problem at all.

I'll post some pics if anyone is interested...
 
acorn
Another option for mounting your shifter is to use some 3M dual lock strips http://www.shop3m.com/70006658374.html

I'm using this with an Apiga AP2 wheel stand and it's perfect! Rock solid and no unsightly bolts or external mounts. It will work with any flat mount plate so the Obutto would be no problem at all.

I'll post some pics if anyone is interested...
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Works great for mounting Standard Pedals as well. :sly:




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Delphic Reason
In your pictures, the throttle pedal is on the wrong side (throttle pedal on the left?). Which is why I asked if you mirrored the pictures. The only other explanation is you inverted your pedals, and for some reason put all the pedals in the wrong order (in the pics, you have already added the wood pieces).
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What is so hard to understand? I did swap the clutch pedal with the throttle pedal and it works perfect for me!!!
 
Mars Attacks
What is so hard to understand? I did swap the clutch pedal with the throttle pedal and it works perfect for me!!!
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Are you saying, that you are using the long throttle pedal as your clutch pedal, instead of using one of the smaller pedal plates?

That would explain why they appear to be in the wrong order.





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acorn
Another option for mounting your shifter is to use some 3M dual lock strips http://www.shop3m.com/70006658374.html

I'm using this with an Apiga AP2 wheel stand and it's perfect! Rock solid and no unsightly bolts or external mounts. It will work with any flat mount plate so the Obutto would be no problem at all.

I'll post some pics if anyone is interested...
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please post pictures. i would like to see it mounted
 
I did the silent mod and while it helps Im just not enjoying the shifter as a whole. I just feel like Im going to break it. Im going to have to do some major mods to make it feel more solid.
 
Hi, tempted by Shifter mod, tempted to try close cell foam, even cut into little pieces. Might not compact as solid or be affected by moisture ? Might be a bit harder to fit in thou :) . Slow thou, might take me a bit to get around to it, GF just got a new TV, & other stuff :) , so lots on the side to do.
Certainly some good innovations posted on here to try :)


Cheers BOB
 

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