I ordered my GT2 with std pedals and shifters on 1/21/11. It was "paid" for on 1/24/11. I ordered when it said Backorder til May on the screen as well.
I emailed the webshop and actually got a timely response stating, your order will ship all goods together mid-february from Claudia.
On about the 1st of Feb. Thomas, the CEO came out with updated status on shipping times for both EU and USA. He stated, due to chinese new year, production has been delayed. This was mainly for the GT2 to the US. I frantically emailed, got no answer for a couple days.
I then received and email again from claudia reassuring me of my Mid-Feb shipment. At this point, being lucky to not hit the May backorder, I pray that mine comes in a timely fashion.
I will give Fanatec this chance since reading about all the horror stories from the past about the 6 month wait. From what I have heard, they are working diligently on improving customer service and shipping. With that said, I will be patient until early March.
If I do not have my wheel by about the 10th, I will personally fly to Germany, and go to the Fanatec HQ myself and get it. I am 110% serious on that note.