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PJTierney
Has anyone here had experience with the Simnet SP Pro pedals?

They're not a Fanatec product but they are Fanatec compatible, even on console.

I've seen a few comments elsewhere saying that they're like "the Podium pedals we never got officially" and "as good as the Heusinkveld Ultimates that their design is based off of".

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Simnet Racing SP Pro Loadcell Pedal（3-set） & Haptic Reactors | Simnet Racing

Simnet Racing SP Pro Loadcell Pedals—designed for sim racers who demand precision, durability, and ultimate control. Crafted from precision-lasered stainless steel, these pedals come with an adjustable baseplate and heel plate, offering unbeatable stability and strength. Equipped with a...
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Yep, I've been using them for about 6-7 months now and they're really good. Great build quality and loads of adjustability.
 

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Abarth_71
Yep, I've been using them for about 6-7 months now and they're really good. Great build quality and loads of adjustability.
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Any issues when using them on console?

I assume you'd need to do all your calibration etc. on PC but maybe after that it's "set and forget".

Also any detailed thoughts on the brakes?


I'm considering getting these for Xbox. I currently use CSL Elite V2 (with Heusinkveld elastomers and springs) and previously used inverted ClubSport V3s.
 
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PJTierney
Any issues when using them on console?

I assume you'd need to do all your calibration etc. on PC but maybe after that it's "set and forget".

Also any detailed thoughts on the brakes?


I'm considering getting these for Xbox. I currently use CSL Elite V2 (with Heusinkveld elastomers and springs) and previously used inverted ClubSport V3s.
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No issues on console and as you say any calibration needs to be done on PC. I always recalibrate whenever I change elastomers or the preload. If you order them you may want to get the spring kit for the brake as well. I don't have it yet but it'll give way more options when it comes to finding the feel you want.
I'm pretty much using the stock elastomers other than swapping one for a slightly firmer option but am really happy. I see some people changing between different games but I keep the same so the feel is consistent.
 
Abarth_71
Yep, I've been using them for about 6-7 months now and they're really good. Great build quality and loads of adjustability.
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Were you using Fanatec pedals before? I'm curious what the build quality comparison is. They look really good for the price.

PJTierney
I'm considering getting these for Xbox. I currently use CSL Elite V2 (with Heusinkveld elastomers and springs) and previously used inverted ClubSport V3s.
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The V2's you have are still considered really good pedals. My non inverted v3's are coming up on 8 years old now, so I think it's time for an upgrade. Even with the damper kit on the brake and throttle, they are starting to show their age.
 
cjsrt4
Were you using Fanatec pedals before? I'm curious what the build quality comparison is. They look really good for the price.
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Yeah I just had the CSL pedals with load cell so can only compare with them. Build quality on the Simnets is excellent, much better than the CSLs, and the adjustability is great. The PC software is really good as well. I don't think they can be beaten for the price tbh, the adjustable heel plate is a really nice touch and well worth the extra money.
 
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Its almost stunning that with companies making such good pedals that fanatec is still lagging behind with their geriatric v3’s, and also that the GT7 folks are incapable, or unwilling to support the various rumbles, which would be useful to driving.
 
yea kind of crazy how many wheel and base options there are but Fanatec is severely lacking pedal options.

I had the first csl and am now using the V2 and I know they can do a lot better. Actually got them because the V3 were a bit out dated a year ago
 
Abyss1
yea kind of crazy how many wheel and base options there are but Fanatec is severely lacking pedal options.

I had the first csl and am now using the V2 and I know they can do a lot better. Actually got them because the V3 were a bit out dated a year ago
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Hear ya. I was sure the v3’s were about to be supplanted by a ‘podium,’ level replacement somewhere in the ‘22-‘23 time frame…and i have a deep hate for trying to future proof my stuff only to have an upgrade release within 6months or whatever. Yet here we are 😂
 
Definitely interested in these pedals. So if I wanted a 3 pedal set for Gran Turismo with lots of adjustability, I would want the 3 pedal set, adjustable heel plate and the spring kit, right?

No need for the haptic and power adapter stuff?
 
Yard_Sale
Definitely interested in these pedals. So if I wanted a 3 pedal set for Gran Turismo with lots of adjustability, I would want the 3 pedal set, adjustable heel plate and the spring kit, right?

No need for the haptic and power adapter stuff?
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I assume you've got a shifter if you'd want the 3 pedal set. I don't so just went for the 2, the heel plate is really good and the spring kit recommended as it'll give you loads more options for the brake.
I'm on the Simnet discord group and apparently the haptics do work for GT7 but you need to have the control box (with power adapter) connected to a PC & Simhub. Some people are saying that for the time being you might even need two control boxes to get it to work.
I'm tempted to get haptics as I've now got a gaming PC but tbh I'm not bothered about having them for GT7.
 
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Abarth_71
I'm tempted to get haptics as I've now got a gaming PC but tbh I'm not bothered about having them for GT7.
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You won’t regret it adding haptics to your setup. While I don’t have the Simnet haptics, I do have just a single Simagic P-HPR for my P1000 pedal set. I only use it to detect ABS (as that’s the only output detected by iRacing) and being able to actually feel that threshold has been game changing to me.
 
Abarth_71
I assume you've got a shifter if you'd want the 3 pedal set. I don't so just went for the 2, the heel plate is really good and the spring kit recommended as it'll give you loads more options for the brake.
I'm on the Simnet discord group and apparently the haptics do work for GT7 but you need to have the control box (with power adapter) connected to a PC & Simhub. Some people are saying that for the time being you might even need two control boxes to get it to work.
I'm tempted to get haptics as I've now got a gaming PC but tbh I'm not bothered about having them for GT7.
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Is a control box included w the set or sold spearately?
 
Abarth_71
I got the control box included but no power supply. If you go for a set with haptics I don't know if the PSU is included then or a separate purchase.
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Thx its console only atm so not looking at the haptics, just connecting to the wheelbase
 
RS60NR
Thx its console only atm so not looking at the haptics, just connecting to the wheelbase
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You'll be good then, just plug the pedals into the control box, get them updated and setup on the PC first, then just connect to the wheelbase with the original Fanatec cable.
 
Abarth_71
You'll be good then, just plug the pedals into the control box, get them updated and setup on the PC first, then just connect to the wheelbase with the original Fanatec cable.
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I've been eyeing these for a while now. Just wondering, did you get yours on simnetracing.com or some local reseller? It seems they are cheaper on their site even with the enourmous shipping costs. However I am a bit worried about warranty as they seem to be shipping from China. There's also a coupon code that I found in one of the review videos for the official site: "src".
 
peniu
I've been eyeing these for a while now. Just wondering, did you get yours on simnetracing.com or some local reseller? It seems they are cheaper on their site even with the enourmous shipping costs. However I am a bit worried about warranty as they seem to be shipping from China. There's also a coupon code that I found in one of the review videos for the official site: "src".
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I bought mine from a dealer in the UK. Just did a search and found two Polish dealers, Simline and Sim-Shop.
 
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Did a lot of research on these pedals, and I decided I’m going to hold fire until Fanatec comes out with their Podiums, or my current pedals kick the bucket…whichever comes first.

Hopefully Fanatec can give us a premium set of pedals sooner than later, as my V3’s are sitting on the shelf as I absolutely hammered them for 5 years, and my OG CSL elites that are currently on my rig, are on their last leg
 
i386
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Wondering if the fanatec mclaren gt3 v2 will go end-of-sale soon :D
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And it's delisted, round about 1 month ._.

Edit: Amazon and some other third parties still have some stock
 
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The last time Fanatec Clubsport Porsche 918 RSR steering wheel license expired they rebranded it and put it back on sale, I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again with McLaren.
 
Has anyone found a way to use the rig for something other than driving games? It would be great to do some sort of VR flying game with a good setup, but the driving configuration isn't really going to work for that is it?
 
MetalApe
Has anyone found a way to use the rig for something other than driving games? It would be great to do some sort of VR flying game with a good setup, but the driving configuration isn't really going to work for that is it?
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Not my area of expertise, but I know that e.g. Next Level Racing is selling some rigs specific for flying sims.
 
Abarth_71
You'll be good then, just plug the pedals into the control box, get them updated and setup on the PC first, then just connect to the wheelbase with the original Fanatec cable.
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So have just completed tearing out my V3i and installing the SimNets so initial reaction is still mixed

The brake I’m going to need a lot of time to sort - way off my current muscle memory after a few years w the V3 and BPK w my first try

The LC emulation means that there is no longer the brake force adjustment on the wheel which is a bit of a negative to me ATM as I had different BRF for some of my settings

And that means the laptop has to be open and connected to tune it which is another thing to setup until I get this sorted - and not so handy in VR

So many options between the springs and elastomers but at least dead easy to change them out

Clutch is not bad but the V3 and V3i still has a much better clutch action - if that matters - I use it a lot
 
So, my refurbished but in new condition CSL GT DD Pro bundle arrived more than a week ago and after that I needed to upgrade my Wheel Stand Pro to made it fit onto it. Yesterday I did that and briefly tested the Fanatec equipment. Today I drove an hour or so in F1 2015 and after that I managed to make it work in Assetto Corsa since it has problems when you have more than one control profile stored. Once it worked I used it for over an hour driving F458 in Imola. Great feeling driving with the CSL DD wheel (5nm). All the jogs and buttons work with AC also which is great for any type of car needed. Also, the basic 2 pedals are more than enough to my taste. The brake even without a load cell is resistant enough, and so If I do not push it hard the car doesn't slow down properly. Especially in F1 2015. For anyone not pro or rich, this bundle is a dream imho.
 
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TheNormsk
Out with the NRG Prisms and in with the Fanatec Clubsport Cockpit Seat.

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It’s a bigger seat (which it what I needed) but that necessitates a bit of rig reconfiguration.
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i386
What's your impression of the fanatec seat?
I saw multiple reviews on youtube and they all were similar: too much flex/not sturdy enough
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I’ve wondered the same thing. At some point I might switch from my TrakRacer rig to the Fanatec one, but I presume I could use pretty much any sim seat like my existing TrakRacer one, or a different one. That two-piece seat design is the one glaring thing I don’t like the looks of when it comes to the Fanatec cockpit.
 
i386
What's your impression of the fanatec seat?
I saw multiple reviews on youtube and they all were similar: too much flex/not sturdy enough
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rsspyder21
I’ve wondered the same thing.
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I’ve only sat it for about an hour and one race so far so I can’t comment about long-term flex. But I will say this and that is I do not notice any flex. The bottom seat component, which is where you put all your force in your braking effort is rock solid. It’s built like a tank compared to the NRG that I’m replacing. The top section that bolts in has some movement in it but honestly, it doesn’t affect driving and it just aids comfort.

One of the reasons I got the seat was that the NRG was too small for my back and shoulder width so it was causing rubbing on my shoulders and also it didn’t breathe so you would sweat quite a lot.

The Fanatec seat in comparison is comfortable in that regards. It’s much better sized for my back length and my shoulder width and the fabric allows you to breathe. I do not appear to get the same heat buildup in the seat as opposed to the other. So in that regards is a win.

I do have some issues though that I need to resolve. The NRG seat was rock hard with minimal padding and came with next to no lumbar support. I manufactured lumbar support out of some foam, which I cut to the right shape. In that regards, the old seat was perfectly shaped to what I would needed for racing.

The Fanatec seat in comparison has a lot more squishable foam, so you are not so pinned down in the seat. This is not flex, but as your braking, you will push yourself back into the foam. Some people might not like that. Also, I find a lumbar support, actually too big at the moment and it provides too much curvature for me. My back is actually less comfortable right at the moment.

The other issue is that the seat is more upright than the prior seat. I’m using my old NRG seat bracket for it and I can’t tilt the seat far enough back so I’m in a more upright position that seems odd to me. I might need to find a new seat bracket so I can tilt the seat further back.

So my challenge is somehow adjusting to the lumber or adjusting the lumbar support to be leds and having a more reclining position.

From a VR user perspective, while the back of the seat still interferes with my globular cluster on the PSVR2 it seemed to interfere less than the NRG seat.
 
TheNormsk
I’ve only sat it for about an hour and one race so far so I can’t comment about long-term flex. But I will say this and that is I do not notice any flex. The bottom seat component, which is where you put all your force in your braking effort is rock solid. It’s built like a tank compared to the NRG that I’m replacing. The top section that bolts in has some movement in it but honestly, it doesn’t affect driving and it just aids comfort.

One of the reasons I got the seat was that the NRG was too small for my back and shoulder width so it was causing rubbing on my shoulders and also it didn’t breathe so you would sweat quite a lot.

The Fanatec seat in comparison is comfortable in that regards. It’s much better sized for my back length and my shoulder width and the fabric allows you to breathe. I do not appear to get the same heat buildup in the seat as opposed to the other. So in that regards is a win.

I do have some issues though that I need to resolve. The NRG seat was rock hard with minimal padding and came with next to no lumbar support. I manufactured lumbar support out of some foam, which I cut to the right shape. In that regards, the old seat was perfectly shaped to what I would needed for racing.

The Fanatec seat in comparison has a lot more squishable foam, so you are not so pinned down in the seat. This is not flex, but as your braking, you will push yourself back into the foam. Some people might not like that. Also, I find a lumbar support, actually too big at the moment and it provides too much curvature for me. My back is actually less comfortable right at the moment.

The other issue is that the seat is more upright than the prior seat. I’m using my old NRG seat bracket for it and I can’t tilt the seat far enough back so I’m in a more upright position that seems odd to me. I might need to find a new seat bracket so I can tilt the seat further back.

So my challenge is somehow adjusting to the lumber or adjusting the lumbar support to be leds and having a more reclining position.

From a VR user perspective, while the back of the seat still interferes with my globular cluster on the PSVR2 it seemed to interfere less than the NRG seat.
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Thanks for the info. I’ll almost certainly go for another one-piece seat whenever I actually change rigs. At $350, it’s not like the Fanatec GT seat is a great deal that makes up for the two-piece design.
I’ve had my eye on this TR seat for a while and it’s hardly that much more
 

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