Another Fanatec wheel arrives!

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there was an older review of it on simracingtonight/ insidesimracing. maybe it was just a preview...
 
Be excellent for Fanatec to get this out for Sept/Oct or around then as so many racing games coming:

F1 2010 / WRC / NFS / TDU2 / GT5
I reckon this will be a great selling product as well.
Particulary towards DFGT owners or potential buyers of that wheel that want an affordable upgrade.
 
Finally got my wheel and pedals today, still no shifter but probably tomorrow.

So far my only issue is with the throttle. It seams as though I cannot get full throttle with the CS pedals. Actually I am loosing 10-15 seconds of my laptime, I am hitting the lines better than I ever had. Plus my MPH is about 6-13 MPH lower in certain areas with my current vehicle.

So I am figuring I need to adjust the tension. I was wondering before I go and do it on what everyone else has adjusted to as far as hole and if tightening or loosening is better fix my issue.

Sny info will be appreciated on this one..
 
Teccboxx
sometimes you need to tighten the little allen key screw from underneth the pedals which hold the brass axle. If this axle is not moving or the magnet has a bad position it could be that you dont get the full travel. Please check if the magnet is moving fine under the sensor. Both clutch and gas must look identical.
 
Actually I am loosing 10-15 seconds of my laptime, I am hitting the lines better than I ever had. Plus my MPH is about 6-13 MPH lower in certain areas with my current vehicle.

Which one was your previous wheel (I’m having hard time on choosing between the G27 and the new P911GT3RS V2)?
 
Ordered a GT3 RS v2 on Wednesday, just waiting for it to be shipped now :nervous:

According to the customer support it should go out tomorrow or Thursday, me and a friend ordered within a day of each other (his was ordered Tuesday), do Fanatec normally ship orders together if they're going to the same country (UK)?

Fingers crossed it will be shipped tomorrow! :scared:
 
Teccboxx
sometimes you need to tighten the little allen key screw from underneth the pedals which hold the brass axle. If this axle is not moving or the magnet has a bad position it could be that you dont get the full travel. Please check if the magnet is moving fine under the sensor. Both clutch and gas must look identical.

Thanks that was it,

Plus I played some with the settings and I am now getting better laptimes than I did before.

Mars Attacks, I had a G25 until it crapped out on me. After only a hour with the wheel last night definatly go with the fanatec. I will post my actual impressions one I have some more time.
 
that is easy: P911GT3RS V2 :)

It’s not so simple… The P911GT3RS V2/CS+Shifter set, is no doubt a better wheel but costs for me 130 euro more than the G27!
So does it worth?
Except from that, the Fanatec wheels don’t seem to be flawless…
I can buy a G27 near by my house where I live. In case I’ll have a problem with it you can imagine how easy I can give it back or exchange it!

Do you have a Porsche wheel?
Does it worth the money difference and the insecurity?

If so I’m ready to buy one, but still I’m not sure…
 
Thanks that was it,

Plus I played some with the settings and I am now getting better laptimes than I did before.

Mars Attacks, I had a G25 until it crapped out on me. After only a hour with the wheel last night definatly go with the fanatec. I will post my actual impressions one I have some more time.

So a happy customer now are we???
 
So a happy customer now are we???

:grumpy: Not really, I miss my g25 still :dunce:

Actually I can't comment until I can get the wheel fully mounted in my cockpit, I didn't think about getting a USB extension cable, that six footer is way to short my fault/not fanatecs. So all I was able to do was pop it on my xcelerator wheel stand and move the ottaman closer to the tv/ps3. That is all my bad especially after the wait I should have got one.

The pedals are great, just need to get the tension a little better for my liking. The wheel is great, wish I could put my sparco wheel on it but I can get used to it.

Lastly, L1,L2,R1,R2, and the all four buttons still work on the controller when the wheel is plugged in. So I am going to tap off the controller for the handbrake, and possibly just pick up a frex shift+ for the sequential shifter depending on how well I like the fanatecs. I don't know if I want to wait for Fanatecs handbrake or cs shifter.
 
:grumpy: Not really, I miss my g25 still :dunce:

Actually I can't comment until I can get the wheel fully mounted in my cockpit, I didn't think about getting a USB extension cable, that six footer is way to short my fault/not fanatecs. So all I was able to do was pop it on my xcelerator wheel stand and move the ottaman closer to the tv/ps3. That is all my bad especially after the wait I should have got one.

The pedals are great, just need to get the tension a little better for my liking. The wheel is great, wish I could put my sparco wheel on it but I can get used to it.

Lastly, L1,L2,R1,R2, and the all four buttons still work on the controller when the wheel is plugged in. So I am going to tap off the controller for the handbrake, and possibly just pick up a frex shift+ for the sequential shifter depending on how well I like the fanatecs. I don't know if I want to wait for Fanatecs handbrake or cs shifter.

When you realize the difference in deadzones (G27 = huge, Fanatec = none), you will probably put your G27 in a cupboard and only bring it out for playing games the Fanatec wheels cannot (like GT3).




;)
 
:grumpy: Not really, I miss my g25 still :dunce:

Actually I can't comment until I can get the wheel fully mounted in my cockpit, I didn't think about getting a USB extension cable, that six footer is way to short my fault/not fanatecs. So all I was able to do was pop it on my xcelerator wheel stand and move the ottaman closer to the tv/ps3. That is all my bad especially after the wait I should have got one.

The pedals are great, just need to get the tension a little better for my liking. The wheel is great, wish I could put my sparco wheel on it but I can get used to it.

Lastly, L1,L2,R1,R2, and the all four buttons still work on the controller when the wheel is plugged in. So I am going to tap off the controller for the handbrake, and possibly just pick up a frex shift+ for the sequential shifter depending on how well I like the fanatecs. I don't know if I want to wait for Fanatecs handbrake or cs shifter.

That's interesting that the buttons on the controller work... So what your going to solder a handbrake to the controller instead of the wheel??? I may do this myself as I did not know it was possible.
 
That's interesting that the buttons on the controller work... So what your going to solder a handbrake to the controller instead of the wheel??? I may do this myself as I did not know it was possible.

Actually I have a axisadapter that I will use, no soldering required. Here is a pic of it below

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Perhaps this isn't the best reason to buy something but my standard pedals finally died. Even after reseating the pots it won't calibrate correctly. Tons of brake flutter when using the clutch or accelerator. Brake will only hit 80% or so as well.

I e-mailed fanatec over a week ago and no reply...

So I just ordered Clubsports.



Dammit.
 
If your standard pedals are defective you will get a discount for your CSPs. Just send this post to our e-support with regards from me.
 
Actually I have a axisadapter that I will use, no soldering required. Here is a pic of it below

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3205901678_9b4ea066b7_b.jpg
You need to wire the PS button as well because it only works if that controller is set as controller 1.

That's interesting that the buttons on the controller work... So what your going to solder a handbrake to the controller instead of the wheel??? I may do this myself as I did not know it was possible.
The DS3 and SixAxis are very difficult to solder to. If you have a spare one and want to try go ahead, if you do not then it is not worth buying. Check out the Toodles Cthulhu PC/PS3 Board (they sell at lizardlick and they are trust-worthy) instead.

It’s not so simple… The P911GT3RS V2/CS+Shifter set, is no doubt a better wheel but costs for me 130 euro more than the G27!
So does it worth?
Except from that, the Fanatec wheels don’t seem to be flawless…
I can buy a G27 near by my house where I live. In case I’ll have a problem with it you can imagine how easy I can give it back or exchange it!

Do you have a Porsche wheel?
Does it worth the money difference and the insecurity?

If so I’m ready to buy one, but still I’m not sure…
Well it is tough to say that it will be absolutely worth it for you to spend the extra money but for me it is. The G27 wheel is pretty good but the FFB on the GT3RS is a lot smoother and the presets on the wheel are amazing to have. The pedals are good also but they feel a little uncomfortable when I use them and although they are stiff, they just do not feel as easy to modulate as the CSPs. The shifter on the G27 is terrible and I know a lot of people modify them but the way it comes stock, it feels like a complete toy. I may get used to it if I use it a lot but it is nearly useless as-is. The Fanatec shifter is loud but the way it feels is vastly better than the G27's.
 
If your standard pedals are defective you will get a discount for your CSPs. Just send this post to our e-support with regards from me.

Whoa. I wasn't really expecting that but I'll take it! I already placed my order however. I send the relevant info to e-support. Thanks.
 
Yup that was my main button, along with start.select, and the d-pad wired to a joystick so I can use it in the menus.

lizardlick is where I got my axisadapter, very quick shipping to. :lol:
I guess the Cthulhu would be the way to go if you didn't have a extra controller laying around.

You need to wire the PS button as well because it only works if that controller is set as controller 1.

The DS3 and SixAxis are very difficult to solder to. If you have a spare one and want to try go ahead, if you do not then it is not worth buying. Check out the Toodles Cthulhu PC/PS3 Board (they sell at lizardlick and they are trust-worthy) instead.

Well it is tough to say that it will be absolutely worth it for you to spend the extra money but for me it is. The G27 wheel is pretty good but the FFB on the GT3RS is a lot smoother and the presets on the wheel are amazing to have. The pedals are good also but they feel a little uncomfortable when I use them and although they are stiff, they just do not feel as easy to modulate as the CSPs. The shifter on the G27 is terrible and I know a lot of people modify them but the way it comes stock, it feels like a complete toy. I may get used to it if I use it a lot but it is nearly useless as-is. The Fanatec shifter is loud but the way it feels is vastly better than the G27's.
 
Please Fanatec!

When will you fix for us that want to drive WorldNeedforSpeed, a patch or something to make my GT3 RS work with this game?

Or do I have to buy me a Logitech?

Regards,

ctd
 
And from what I've learned in those 5 minutes I was trying out Need For Speed world, it does not deserve a wheel controler. That thing drives like your car was on rails...weird stuff... Does it get different as you get better cars?
I've been using my GT3 RS V2 with iRacing the last few days and every day I like it a bit more :) I just advanced into the next class and bought the Mustang. I think I've learned to handle the wheel's strength when car is on the limit. That is quite hard with high force feedback strength and drift mode turned off, but I think this is the most authentic experience and I love it.
 
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And from what I've learned in those 5 minutes I was trying out Need For Speed world, it does not deserve a wheel controler. That thing drives like your car was on rails...weird stuff... Does it get different as you get better cars?
I've been using my GT3 RS V2 with iRacing the last few days and every day I like it a bit more :) I just advanced into the next class and bought the Mustang. I think I've learned to handle the wheel's strength when car is on the limit. That is quite hard with high force feedback strength and drift mode turned off, but I think this is the most authentic experience and I love it.

What setting are you using in iRacing? I just got it too (could not pass up the 3 months for $14) and the Fanatec wheels are amazing with it. It is crazy strong, I am going to have to get used to the pain :)
 
Ordered a GT3 RS v2 on Wednesday, just waiting for it to be shipped now :nervous:

According to the customer support it should go out tomorrow or Thursday, me and a friend ordered within a day of each other (his was ordered Tuesday), do Fanatec normally ship orders together if they're going to the same country (UK)?

Fingers crossed it will be shipped tomorrow! :scared:

Still waiting for some news of my order being shipped 👎 Was told "early this week" when I ordered, and "yesterday or today" on Tuesday, pretty obvious it isn't going out today as it's now 4.40pm in germany 👎

I wouldn't mind if I had an actual confirmed day to expect shipping, I'll need to take a few hours off work to receive the delivery too, but I have no idea when it'll turn up. :grumpy:

I know they're a small company with not many employees, but how hard is it to give an accurate delivery date? :banghead:
 
Ahhh the memories, I know your frustrations all to well. I would have expected the Fanatec/Endor over in europe would be better in the states. Especially the way to package everything. I mean they ship everythign seperatly so all they have to do is but a label on the box and ship it. Have you even got your invoice yet. Good luck but none the less it is worth the wait.
 
Ahhh the memories, I know your frustrations all to well. I would have expected the Fanatec/Endor over in europe would be better in the states. Especially the way to package everything. I mean they ship everythign seperatly so all they have to do is but a label on the box and ship it. Have you even got your invoice yet. Good luck but none the less it is worth the wait.

No, no invoice yet 👎

I know it'll be worth the wait, the frustrating bit is being told when it will be shipped, then the day comes and nothing :rolleyes:
 
No, no invoice yet 👎

I know it'll be worth the wait, the frustrating bit is being told when it will be shipped, then the day comes and nothing :rolleyes:

It will definitely be worth the wait. Once you receive it, you will forget all about the wait.

We've all been through it.

I waited almost 2 years.




;)
 
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