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I just skimmed through:
Clubsport Formula V3 -> 349,95€ (available from today)
Clubsport Wheel Hub -> 99,95€ (QR2 Wheelside price will be reduced from 100 to 90€ according to this post in Reddit)
Podium Pedals (3 pedal set) -> 699,95 (Shipping from July)
Podium Pedal (2 pedal set) -> delayed

Firmware update next week will increase power for the Clubsport DD from 12Nm to 15Nm, and the DD+ from 15Nm to 18Nm

Fullforce coming to CSL DD and GT DD Pro in future updates
 
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Just FYI on the Formula V3 wheel, which uses the ITM display and using it with F1 25

Using the current ITM FW in the GT extreme and the PBME will cause FFB disconnects while driving in F1 25, as tested on PS5 - can’t confirm the PC version. As likely some earlier versions as well given how EA has reused most of the code

Whether this is EA problem or Fanatec is unknown as neither has yet commented. But more likely EA will not be patching F1 25 at least until the new DLC update for 26 is released

Fanatec has mentioned an ITM rewrite is planned but no date

The new wheel does has some nice improvements tho especially if both the seven way switches are using different coding to give more options
 
Can’t wait for pre-orders to open up on the new pedals. Sounds like the old DD1 bases aren’t getting full force, but I do have a CSL dd as well, so I’m going to update that base and test drive it before I decide if I need a new DD1 that supports Full Force. I’m still not sold on the technology as it relates to Gran Turismo
 
I’ve got quite a few doubts about the Podium pedals. Fanatec announced them late last year with a Q1 availability, then delayed, and now even the two-pedal set is pushed again. At this point I don’t see them being properly available until Q3/Q4.

Personally, I’m not planning to wait. There are already strong options out there (SimNet, etc.) with hydraulic setups, great performance, and often at a lower price point. Yes, the Fanatec materials look premium (forged steel, carbon), but that alone doesn’t justify the uncertainty.

Honestly, I wish they hadn’t announced so early and just launched when ready — this approach doesn’t feel great.
 
Lightpilgrim
I’ve got quite a few doubts about the Podium pedals. Fanatec announced them late last year with a Q1 availability, then delayed, and now even the two-pedal set is pushed again. At this point I don’t see them being properly available until Q3/Q4.

Personally, I’m not planning to wait. There are already strong options out there (SimNet, etc.) with hydraulic setups, great performance, and often at a lower price point. Yes, the Fanatec materials look premium (forged steel, carbon), but that alone doesn’t justify the uncertainty.

Honestly, I wish they hadn’t announced so early and just launched when ready — this approach doesn’t feel great.
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I want the podium pedals and will wait it out. My CSL Elite V2 are pretty good for now and I need PS5 compatibility. Still missing Q1 is a bummer.

But good news for us GT DD Pro users getting Full force.
 
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Lightpilgrim
I’ve got quite a few doubts about the Podium pedals. Fanatec announced them late last year with a Q1 availability, then delayed, and now even the two-pedal set is pushed again. At this point I don’t see them being properly available until Q3/Q4.

Personally, I’m not planning to wait. There are already strong options out there (SimNet, etc.) with hydraulic setups, great performance, and often at a lower price point. Yes, the Fanatec materials look premium (forged steel, carbon), but that alone doesn’t justify the uncertainty.

Honestly, I wish they hadn’t announced so early and just launched when ready — this approach doesn’t feel great.
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What uncertainty? About the delivery time or the pedals’ actual performance?

As for the early announcement, someone is never happy. I wish they always announced stuff way in advance. Would hate to be someone who bought a Formula 2.5 wheel two weeks ago and has already put it to use. That person is now likely cussing out Fanatec for indeed only announcing something just before it’s ready.

Fanatec also said lots of new wheels are in development. No idea when they’ll arrive but it will cause me to hold off on buying a third-party wheel until I see what comes along.
 
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rsspyder21
What uncertainty? About the delivery time or the pedals’ actual performance?
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It’s mostly the delivery time. Let’s say, had it been what they really said, like, for example, they announced this December last year and said availability Q1 this year, fine, you kind of made your purchasing decisions. You launch a quality product, you get it, you’re happy. But it’s a delay of the pedal, and again, a delay of the pedal, and then you think the competition is quite big, and like I said, you have Simnet with hydraulic, you have some other pedals as well. And apart from materials, really premium, they don’t have anything better than any other set that’s half the price. That’s it. So I actually think there will be a nice set of pedals, very expensive for what they are, and no clue when they are coming, especially the two pedal set.
 
Lightpilgrim
It’s mostly the delivery time. Let’s say, had it been what they really said, like, for example, they announced this December last year and said availability Q1 this year, fine, you kind of made your purchasing decisions. You launch a quality product, you get it, you’re happy. But it’s a delay of the pedal, and again, a delay of the pedal, and then you think the competition is quite big, and like I said, you have Simnet with hydraulic, you have some other pedals as well. And apart from materials, really premium, they don’t have anything better than any other set that’s half the price. That’s it. So I actually think there will be a nice set of pedals, very expensive for what they are, and no clue when they are coming, especially the two pedal set.
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It seems clear to me they will be available this summer. They said July for the three-pedal set, at least. Yes, I know they could delay that again. Personally, though, I’ve waited this long so at this point I’m happy to wait the last little remainder. I like the look of this setup far far more than something like those Simnet pedals.
 
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It seems clear to me they will be available this summer. They said July for the three-pedal set, at least.
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Yes, that is what they said. I am only using two pedals, so…not Q1, not July:-) it is ok, no problem. I have options. Fanatec is not the only company:-)
 
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Lightpilgrim
Yes, that is what they said. I am only using two pedals, so…not Q1, not July:-)
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I only use two pedals but when they’re the same price, I’m buying the three-pedal set just on principle. I never know if one day I could decide to get a shifter, too. I like having the clutch pedal, regardless, because it’s handy to use as a footrest. Just like I do on my V3s right now and for the past several years. I don’t like resting my foot on the actual brake pedal.
 
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It’s actually very interesting to figure out how to think about these two sets of pedals, because I feel like I’m missing some clarity here.

Right now I have the SimNet SP2 Pro, and it’s basically a typical GT-style pedal set. You can run it as a 3-pedal setup or just 2 if you want. You pay for three, or less for two, but in the end it’s the same system — same pedals, same design, just configured differently.

With Fanatec, I would expect something similar for the GT-style set. You buy the full set of three pedals, but if you don’t need the clutch, you just install brake and throttle and that’s it. I assume you don’t have to run all three, but that still needs to be confirmed.

Then you have the Formula-style pedals, which are only brake and throttle, but the design is completely different. That’s where it gets interesting.

I’m genuinely not sure how these will work in practice. Will they be comfortable in a GT-style cockpit, or are they really designed around a proper Formula seating position? Because if it’s the latter, then that’s a completely different use case.

Right now that’s a big question mark for me, and I honestly don’t know the answer.
 
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Not sure I need 18Nm but I will take it for free :)

I like that they are also makinbg it easier to use non Fanatec USB wheels with the new hub. 👍

I see the shifter has a few quid off, so might be time to change out the old thrustmaster one....
 
Lightpilgrim
It’s actually very interesting to figure out how to think about these two sets of pedals, because I feel like I’m missing some clarity here.

Right now I have the SimNet SP2 Pro, and it’s basically a typical GT-style pedal set. You can run it as a 3-pedal setup or just 2 if you want. You pay for three, or less for two, but in the end it’s the same system — same pedals, same design, just configured differently.

With Fanatec, I would expect something similar for the GT-style set. You buy the full set of three pedals, but if you don’t need the clutch, you just install brake and throttle and that’s it. I assume you don’t have to run all three, but that still needs to be confirmed.

Then you have the Formula-style pedals, which are only brake and throttle, but the design is completely different. That’s where it gets interesting.

I’m genuinely not sure how these will work in practice. Will they be comfortable in a GT-style cockpit, or are they really designed around a proper Formula seating position? Because if it’s the latter, then that’s a completely different use case.

Right now that’s a big question mark for me, and I honestly don’t know the answer.
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I think you’re way overthinking it. The two versions are identical other than the pedal faces and heel rests. The travel and angle is adjustable so either version can be made to be the same and suit your preferences in those regards.

I love driving formula cars but as I said before, for the same price, I’m buying the three-pedal set whether I need a clutch or not. And no, you don’t HAVE to install the clutch, I’m sure. Would make no logical sense.
 
Fanatec also said it plans to offer the carbon formula plates and heel cups separately at some point. I could be proven wrong but right now I tend to think that would be a cheaper later purchase than buying the whole clutch pedal independently later on.

Also, for me, I’m not trying to be a champion esports driver. I use my sim racing to stay sharp in real life and replicate reality best I can. And in reality, you don’t rest your left foot on the brake pedal when you’re not braking.

Obviously, you can set up any sim pedals with a deadzone to allow you to rest your foot on the brake and not inadvertently trigger any brake pressure when you’re on the throttle. But since I would never do that in real life on either the track or street, I don’t want to do it when driving my sim rig. But that’s just me, maybe.
 
rsspyder21
I think you’re way overthinking it. The two versions are identical other than the pedal faces and heel rests. The travel and angle is adjustable so either version can be made to be the same and suit your preferences in those regards.

I love driving formula cars but as I said before, for the same price, I’m buying the three-pedal set whether I need a clutch or not. And no, you don’t HAVE to install the clutch, I’m sure. Would make no logical sense.
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If this is true, why do you think they do not launch at the same time, side by side ?
 
Lightpilgrim
If this is true, why do you think they do not launch at the same time, side by side ?
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Quality control for the carbon-fiber pieces. They literally said this in the launch-event video, or whatever we’re calling that video. There is zero difference between the two versions other than the pedal plates and heel cups. Like I said, you are overthinking this.

And as @super_gt said just above, Fanatec confirmed this pedal set is modular and you don’t have to use the clutch: https://fanatec.sjv.io/c/3802405/2958092/34305?subId1=forum&u=https://forum.fanatec.com/topic/19906-podium-padels-removable-clutch-pedal/#comment-167635

Frankly, other than the “cool factor” of how the formula two-pedal version looks, I don’t really get why someone would buy it. Not when the prices are identical. I’m into looks and coolness, too, but you neither see nor remember any of that when you’re actually driving. And the three-pedal set looks rad in its own right.

And also again, I say this as someone who loves formula cars and driving them in sim racing. But I also like driving GT3, GTP/LM Hypercars, road cars, you name it. So the formula version of these pedals makes zero sense in my opinion when it’s the same price. If it was $100–$200 cheaper, I’d at least consider it. But since it’s not, then nah. Just my opinion, though.
 
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The thumb encoders press function on Formula V3 can be mapped in GT7 here.

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I watched the entire video last night. I currently have a Formula V2.5 and I'm not sure other than a bigger screen if upgrading to a V3 is worth it. Is the larger diameter of the V3 closer to the size of an actual open wheel race car rim or is it just a open wheel styled rim that is closer to the size of a GT3 type rim? What do you gain or lose by going to something a little larger than the V2.5? This new hub system is for all new rims and takes the place of the Q2?

As for the pedals I'm guessing this is the next evolution up from the V3's I have now. I didn't really understand all of those adjustments. I think all of that stuff would be way over my head. I also would have to think that this new system would fit in the existing Fanatec cockpit?
 
Lightpilgrim
I’ve got quite a few doubts about the Podium pedals. Fanatec announced them late last year with a Q1 availability, then delayed, and now even the two-pedal set is pushed again. At this point I don’t see them being properly available until Q3/Q4.

Personally, I’m not planning to wait. There are already strong options out there (SimNet, etc.) with hydraulic setups, great performance, and often at a lower price point. Yes, the Fanatec materials look premium (forged steel, carbon), but that alone doesn’t justify the uncertainty.

Honestly, I wish they hadn’t announced so early and just launched when ready — this approach doesn’t feel great.
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Are those SimNet pedals able to be plugged into a Fanatec wheelbase directly for use (I'm guessing after initially configuring them on a PC first)?


Jerome
 
So, is Full Force working on GT already?
Hopefully it make a nice difference to the games ffb.
I've always found it lacking if I'm being honest. I'm
 

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