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I would like to swap the brake and clutch pedal positions on my CSP. I could care less about clutching, left foot braking is for me. Could Darin please post a video on how to do this?


BTW, it was a great mod for my G25 pedals.


[PS3] Being that the GT3rs & GT2 emulate Logitech G25, does the CSW emulate the
t500's software to achieve the same level of feel the T500 has over lesser wheels?
 
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DaveTheStalker
I would like to swap the brake and clutch pedal positions on my CSP. I could care less about clutching, deft foot braking is for me. Could Darin please post a video on how to do this?


BTW, it was a great mod for my G25 pedals.
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No offense, but for left foot braking you don't need to have the brake switched with the clutch. Besides when I compare an automatic car with a manual one, the brake is in the same spot but the clutch is just gone. So I don't see the use in it so much personally, but yeah... maybe Darin or someone else at ISR will be able to do magic trick for you. ;)
 
LogiForce
No offense, but for left foot braking you don't need to have the brake switched with the clutch. Besides when I compare an automatic car with a manual one, the brake is in the same spot but the clutch is just gone. So I don't see the use in it so much personally, but yeah... maybe Darin or someone else at ISR will be able to do magic trick for you. ;)
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Ssit in my pants and feel the discomfort of my "man parts". it's purely a comfort issue.

I don't left foot brake in a real car, feels awkward. Instantly felt natural in gaming though. Makes me "quicker" as well. Besides, flappy paddle gear boxes don't have a clutch pedal.

Swapping them on my G25 made a considerable difference.

Future peripherals: The "Ultra Racer" was my favorite controller for GT1 & 2. I had an RC car background. How about creating a similar handheld controller?

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DaveTheStalker
Future peripherals: The "Ultra Racer" was my favorite controller for GT1 & 2. I had an RC car background. How about creating a similar handheld controller?
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I have that exact controller, bought it for GT1
 
Very curious to hear more about the data port that will be included on the csw but absent from the csr:e. Whats it for.

Thomas or maybe Mr.T made mention of button box support, is there a potential button box add on in the works?

The csr:e pedal set pcb is lacking a handbrake port, is this only on the beta pedals? Or a sign that the handbrake is scrapped?
Does that mean the csr:e and csw will have ports for them on the wheel? If so what happens with people who buy one of the older base style wheels, but want the csr:e pedals and also a handbrake.

In the details of the Underfloor cockpit it mentions handbrake and clubsport shifter. Buyers of the cockpit would be among the first to recieve both. If the handbrake is a dead project, will there be something else thrown into that package?

Also on the cockpit details made mention of (Fanatec Quake, not sure if thats right will look it up). Is it basically a buttkicker type device?
Edit: yeah whats what its called.

Any plans on offering the underfloor cockpit in a lesser form. Example, no consoles or monitors.
Basically make it a customer built package
 
So these questions will be sent off to be answered this monday? Really want to know backwards compatability with the next XBOX console before I place my order... This next wheel is going to break the bank, so its got to last a few years!
 
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I have a question :)
If the CSR Elite and CSW have the same base* , why can you use G27/G25 pedals on the elite but not the CSW ? The reason I ask is because I want to still be able to use my "Perfect Pedal "
Thank-you
 
Grayfox117
I have a question :)
If the CSR Elite and CSW have the same base* , why can you use G27/G25 pedals on the elite but not the CSW ? The reason I ask is because I want to still be able to use my "Perfect Pedal "
Thank-you
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Mechanical stuff are the same, electronics is different.
 
JUST awaiting confirmation from Thomas weather or not he will be picking Qs or I will he picking :)
 
Current list of questions for myself or Thomas to pick from for Thomas to answer... Thanks to Thomas for taking the Time to answer when monday comes around :)


JumpACE
I would like to know when I can expect to receive the new 706 firmware for my CSR wheel. I have contacted Fanatec about this but haven't heard a reply in about a week. Thanks in advance Darin/Thomas! The CSR is stellar

LogiForce
What do the individual motors in the CSR Elite and CSW do each, since one drives a big wheel on the axle and the other a smaller one? I reckon this splits the force feedback effects, is this true? And if so does this allow Fanatec more control over the effects via the firmware (tweaking it with future updates)?

Could you release some more info about the ClubSport Shifter and maybe also the ClubSport Handbrake?

How do you see the market for sim gear in the future, say 5 to 10 years?

Are there any plans on rims for the CSW besides the already known Formula, F1 and BMW GT rims?
- And are you going to be releasing new rims on a regular basis or what for ideas do you have?
- Since you said in the past you were going to listen to the customers, then will you be asking for polls on "which rim next" here on GTP and other forza?

Are there any planned CSR Elite rims already? If so which one and if not then what are your thoughts at the moment about future rims for the CSR E?
- Also how frequent will we see a rim being released for the CSR E?
- As with the CSW's question earlier, will there be a pole on popular forums like GTP to see what the people would like as an add-on rim for the CSR E?

LemansFanatic

Fanatec please contact Microsoft reguarding offering backwards compatability for these wheels on the new consoles coming out next year? I'd hate to drop all this money and cant use it on next gen console that is currently in developement

paskowitz

There is obviously going to be a next generation of consoles. Currently, as I understand it the 360 uses a different protocol than the PS3 and PC. What would the next generation xbox need to do in order to be compatible with the CSW? Would the CSW be able to (need to) be updated pending something changing on the xbox side?

I would like more information about the quick release system. What type of plug does it use? Would it be possible for the modding community to design there own wheels from readily available components?

How will PS3 compatibility be handled with the CSW/CSRE? Since few, if any, games will be officially supported, how will mapping buttons go? Same as other Fanatec wheels? Will every CSW wheel be compatible with the PS3?

- What is the most expensive component in the CSW/CSRE?

- Could you give a list of all the materials in the CSW/CSRE (ie plastics, aluminum, etc)?

- How many man/women hours does it take to make one CSW/CSRE?

- What is happening to the CSPv2?

- What do you think is the biggest competition to Fanatec?

- Do you think we will every reach a day when you can get a console, game and ffb wheel/pedal set for less than $300? In other words, what will it take for sim racing to be affordable to the mass market (not necessarily attractive)?

GSLooney

PRODUCT:
Do Fanatec have any plans to allow players to alter the linearity of the Pedals from the wheel firmware, when connected to the wheel? (better throttle/clutch/brake control)

Will there be a new table clamp available for the new CSR-E Wheel when it ships?

Do Fanatec see a future product range where third party's can interface with the wheel and provide fanatec approved add-ons that add to the experience?

Following from the invite from Turn10 to build a Wheel for Forza and some work with Codemasters on F1 2011. will we see more closer work between Fanatec and the game Studio's or Is the future in working closer with say Sony and Microsoft to advance the standards and ultimately the feel and immersion?

Mr. Latte

New Website / When, was mentioned over a year ago.

Could you start using facebook more?

Spaghetti69

Some have posted that the way that Xbox deals with FF input is inferior to PS3.
XID inputs or something like that.

Whilst personally I've never felt this to be true, in fact I feel that Xbox has some superior effects.
I think it's purely software related.

Steering ball add on for one handed racers

As a manufacturer on both platforms could Fanatec clear up this myth.

Cheers.

Caz
With nintendo stepping into the HD generation with the upcoming release of the WII-U and its fairly impressive specs are there any plans for support in the "kiddie console"?
Mario kart would be pretty fun with a wheel.... yeahyeahyeah, i know mariokart.....

My question would be on regards as to whether fanatec would be expanding regional support. (I.e expanding to Australia or Asia)

URM
Surely support in Asia or the Australia's would be welcome. I sure hope fanatec would offer it's product in Malaysia/Singapore but that is unlikely...

acwebpage

what ever happened to the CS Handbrake?

ZSPaulus
Will Fanatec be making products specifically for drifters? For instance; will the CSR E have a rim available that is suited for drifting (no buttons on the wheelface, smooth spokes that dont chop your fingers of..)

Caz

Thomas or maybe Mr.T made mention of button box support, is there a potential button box add on in the works?

Also on the cockpit details made mention of (Fanatec Quake, not sure if thats right will look it up). Is it basically a buttkicker type device?
 
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This is along the lines of my previous questions, but I believe it is VERY important to clarify this.

The next generation of consoles is around the corner (1-2 years). To me whether the CSW and CSRE or really any Fanatec wheel can work with next gen consoles is a big deal. I would like to know if Fanatec has talked to Sony and MS about this and if so any answer that can be discussed. Thanks.
 
If still possible. Thomas mentioned different accessories for the CSW like a smartphone holder for displaying all sorts of stuff. Are there any new ideas for accessories that you came up with in the mean time and if so which ones? Also I the smartphone holder still in the works, cause that sounded like a fun idea? Using it for telemetry or just a dashboard for example.
 
Any possibilities to get 2 analog paddles behind the wheel in the future? (left / right) Could be used as clutch etc., but more importantly as throttle & brake. I know many sim racers would be very glad to see a quality wheel with this feature.

edit, oh was I too late? :ouch:
 
Was it decided if Darin or Thomas will answer?

Any idea on when this will take place?
 
Not 100% now... It was originally decided that Darin would do it. Then he emailed me saying he was no longer doing the pr side if things. He said Thomas should be replacing him though. Then I emailed Thomas and got no reply about this specifically.. just other things so I guess he's busy.

But one way or another I will try to sort it.

Sorry guys :)
 
You don't need to apologize, you done what was needed. Will look forward to show time though :)
 
The big question is why Darin is not doing the PR stuff now. Thomas seems to have enough on his plate already.
 
Caz
The big question is why Darin is not doing the PR stuff now. Thomas seems to have enough on his plate already.
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I can not answer for Darin but I think he has enough on his plate too.
 

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