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Lightpilgrim
I have Simnets and I am happy. I do not ask these questions:-)
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Oups sorry ....I didn't understand then...🤣🤣 my age certainly...🤣🤣.
And it's true that you have SimNet, since we've already talked about it.
 
Jeje6410
Oups sorry ....I didn't understand then...🤣🤣 my age certainly...🤣🤣.
And it's true that you have SimNet, since we've already talked about it.
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Yes, they are phenomenal! That is why I am surprised someone said to skip load cell
 
Lightsider74
Hey folks.

I'm looking for user experiences from those who switched from the standard CSL brake pedal to a load cell one. I've read it's stiffer but what I'm interested in is if it made you faster (after practice). Not interested in the immersion aspect. Thanks.

"Brake with consistency and confidence with the CSL Pedals Load Cell Kit. You’ll be smashing your personal best laps in no time."

Really!?
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I used the stock G29 pedals for a while and then upgraded the brake to the Truebrake system, which isn't a loadcell but it mimics it. I then moved over to Fanatec and got the V3s. Moving over from a gear driven to DD did not make much of a difference to me in terms of being faster, but the loadcell brakes definitely made my braking more consistent. Once you build up the muscle memory, there is no longer the need to guess your braking inputs.
 
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Jeje6410
Yes, I also don't really understand this advice because the feel and the degressiveness are the opposite of Fanatec pedals.
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Oh. Hey. My bad. I was passing out. I thought you were referring to fanatec’s csl load cell add on pedal.

I know very little about simnets load cell, but would probably get it for all the reasons others have listed.

Heck..depending on @Yard_Sale s review once the podium’s land, i might follow you with the Sim’s. The only thing keeping me from going there, was the hope Fanatec would incorporate full force capabilities, into their podium line.

In other news, did the firmware update on the dd+ and it was pretty nice with road cars. The weight of the wheel, and feel of the car felt more realistic. Only did a 30min stint in vr, and the update nuked my settings, so very fwiw presently, will mess around more today.
 
Kriptical
Oh. Hey. My bad. I was passing out. I thought you were referring to fanatec’s csl load cell add on pedal.

I know very little about simnets load cell, but would probably get it for all the reasons others have listed.

Heck..depending on @Yard_Sale s review once the podium’s land, i might follow you with the Sim’s. The only thing keeping me from going there, was the hope Fanatec would incorporate full force capabilities, into their podium line.

In other news, did the firmware update on the dd+ and it was pretty nice with road cars. The weight of the wheel, and feel of the car felt more realistic. Only did a 30min stint in vr, and the update nuked my settings, so very fwiw presently, will mess around more today.
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You’ll be able to count on me for a good review. I’m currently using my old CSL elite load cells after upgrading my V3’s and fiddling/extensively modifying them over two years, just to go back to my CSL’s that use a combination of 95 shore elastomers and 85 shore elastomers (from the new CSL elites) along with some custom elastomers I cut myself, to get the feeling just right - and much better than I could get my V3’s. I hear people have been using Husinkveld elastomers on their CSL’s too. I want to try that as well

I’ll be stoked if the Podiums are even better than my current setup!
 
Lightpilgrim
Yes, they are phenomenal! That is why I am surprised someone said to skip load cell
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Skip load cell to go right to hydraulic perhaps? That would be about the only reason why to skip load cells.


Jerome
 
Fun and games with the firmware update again, the wheelbase kept disconnecting during the firmare update process which is rather scary! :( Swapping USB port resolved the issue, so either the port on the PC or extension cable I use.

18Nm now available, but will never be used, I guess I will start at 50 percent in game and adjust from there!
 
Oi Oi JC
Try setting the controller vibration to 150 in the GT7 options and set Full Force to 75 on the wheel.
That's what works best for me, you'll feel the engine vibrating on idle, gear changes and every rumble strip.
As for the wheel, I set in game torque to 8 and sensitivity at 1
On the wheel my settings are:
Sens auto
FFB 60
FUL 75
NDP 50
NFR OFF
NIN OFF
INT 11
FEI 100
FOR 100
SPR 100
DPR 100
BLI & BRF are personal preference but I have my BRF at 65
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I've just paused the game mid race after trying out your settings.
I owe one, big time.
Thanks a million.
 
Lightpilgrim
I’m genuinely confused. In your first message, you suggested skipping the load cell. Then I asked why, and in your next message you said that for a little more, you could get the load cell. I’m completely lost. I probably don’t fully understand what you’re trying to say—could you clarify?
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He's showing up as blocked for me, I'm not sure why but I'm guessing it's justified after reading your reply!

I had the pedals you're talking about, I bought the load cell and it made a big difference.
For what it's worth though, splash out on the V3's. You won't regret it, I promise.
 
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Does anyone know how to change the layout in the app showing the tuning menu from this:

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To this:

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See how he's got his presets showing horizontally instead of vertical like I have. I want them displayed horizontally like that so I can screenshot them in case something happens and everything gets reset. Plus since I can't figure out how to assign them to each game it's the only backup I have.
 
Titzon Toast
He's showing up as blocked for me, I'm not sure why but I'm guessing it's justified after reading your reply!

I had the pedals you're talking about, I bought the load cell and it made a big difference.
For what it's worth though, splash out on the V3's. You won't regret it, I promise.
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This is not me who is asking. I have Simnets loadcell. I just asked they guy why he said to skip the loadcell
 
Order these springs right away, you'll thank me later :)

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You can find them everywhere for sure, ebay, amazon, aliexpress. Blue and yellow is a good combo, just make sure you get the right dimensions, like shown in this photo above :)

My previous CSL LC, a night and day difference compared to the stock one:

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My Formula V3 has been shipped and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

It's being shipped through UPS. With the old owners it was Fed Ex and it was difficult to get them to drop something to me the first time. They wouldn't drop it without a signature even though I explained I live alone and work during the day. Since I last ordered from them we now have a Amazon Hub on our property so I'm hoping if they won't bring it to my door they will put it in the hub.
 
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Jezza819
My Formula V3 has been shipped and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

It's being shipped through UPS. With the old owners it was Fed Ex and it was difficult to get them to drop something to me the first time. They wouldn't drop it without a signature even though I explained I live alone and work during the day. Since I last ordered from them we now have a Amazon Hub on our property so I'm hoping if they won't bring it to my door they will put it in the hub.
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If you create a UPS login for their app, you can see the details like if a signature is req’d and provide some instructions that might work for the hub
 
RS60NR
If you create a UPS login for their app, you can see the details like if a signature is req’d and provide some instructions that might work for the hub
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There's nothing indicating that a signature is required so hopefully they will drop it either in the hub or here to my door. It's on the delivery vehicle now.
 
Jezza819
Does anyone know how to change the layout in the app showing the tuning menu from this:

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To this:

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See how he's got his presets showing horizontally instead of vertical like I have. I want them displayed horizontally like that so I can screenshot them in case something happens and everything gets reset. Plus since I can't figure out how to assign them to each game it's the only backup I have.
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Try resizing the window, or try full screen.
 
Does the advanced paddle module fit on the new V3? My 2.5 is still in mint condition so I’m not ready to move on yet, but I’d like to keep the extra paddles.
 
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super_gt
Try resizing the window, or try full screen.
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It must be the new version of the app. When I updated it gave me the wider layout.

I got the V3 but it's not working. It's recognized by the app but I've got no display other than the one when it starts up. Can't access the tuning menu button, none of the other buttons work, shifters don't work. If I start a game you can see the steering wheel turning side to side on screen. I ran both the OLED test and the LED test through the app but nothing happened on the wheel during those tests but they both said COMPLETED.

I thought this was just plug and play. Put it on the base and it works straight away. All of the videos I watched prior to purchase didn't mention anything about any kind of setup that you had to do.

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Jezza819
It must be the new version of the app. When I updated it gave me the wider layout.

I got the V3 but it's not working. It's recognized by the app but I've got no display other than the one when it starts up. Can't access the tuning menu button, none of the other buttons work, shifters don't work. If I start a game you can see the steering wheel turning side to side on screen.

I thought this was just plug and play. Put it on the base and it works straight away. All of the videos I watched prior to purchase didn't mention anything about any kind of setup that you had to do.

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You need Fanatec App V1.4.2.3, then update the firmwares, top right where the little red dot is.
 
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super_gt
You need Fanatec App V1.4.2.3, then update the firmwares, top right where the little red dot is.
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Ok I think I finally got it recognized in games. It's now all of the features that I have to figure out. I need to figure this ITM thing out because it keeps defaulting to something and I don't know what it is. Once you select page 1 for example, why doesn't it stay with that until you change it. Each time I selected page 1, played in game, came back out and changed cars for example, the ITM defaulted to whatever the standard one is.

Also I've got to figure out the LED rev lights. In Assetto Corsa for example in the neutral gear if I sit and just rev it, the LED's follow what the RPM gauge in screen is doing, all LED's light up at redline. But once I start driving the LED's barely light up until I get into 5th gear.

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Are these percentages too high? How do you match the LED's to the particular car you are driving? If you change the percentages for a GT car that might be too low for an 18000 RPM F1 car.

I don't have anymore time to foll with it tonight, I have an event to go to so it will be tomorrow before I get back on it.
 

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