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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?

LemansFanatic

Will 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

The_greeze

when does Fanatec expect new stock of the replacement load-cells for the original Clubsport Pedals?

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...
 
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I've got one for you mate.

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.

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

Cheers.
 
Any plans for clutch feedback? Would probably only be useful on PC sims but some kind of vibration motor or load cell style tech for the clutch.
 
Spagetti69
I've got one for you mate.

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.

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

Cheers.
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This has been answered here:
http://www.911wheel.de/?q=node/7160
 
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Can I ask a question?

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

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...
 
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.....
 
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.....
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How could you lol... I'm embarassed sending that question :p

I kid I kid..
 
Muahahahaha.

Be honest, i have piqued your interest tho havent i !?

I wont lie, i have ziptied the wii wheel to my gt2 so i can play MK with my daughter. I hated having that thing just floating in mid air. She askes me to do it for her sometimes too. True driving games are a little to much for her still. As i imagine it is with a lot of youngins. If they can start on something like MK with true sim gear you will be breeding sim fans early.
When i was running an indoor paintball facility we kicked around the idea of using our secondary field for children under 12 ( legal insurance age for paintball ) with nerf guns, unfortunately we closed our doors before we could give it a go.
 
It is interesting... didn't even know that was possible..

Maybe a cheapo wheel would be good for something like the wii. I just don't see fanatec as the company to do it.
 
They like the untapped market so they may be the ones to do it. I am a computer technical retard and have no idea how Nintendo interfaces controllers. It may well be a licensing thing similar to the XID of microsoft.
Taking this off topic, sorry.
 
Maybe these question cannot be answered but what the heck, might as well ask:

-What is the exact release date for the CSRE?
-What is the exact release date for the CSW?
-Will the formula rim and the GT rim ship at the same time? Will this be the same time as the release of the CSW?
 
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amf7
Sorry I don't quite understand.. No offence.
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Enables a disabled player to enjoy the games.

One handed steering. Found on fork trucks and legally on cars in the UK.
 
Lmfao at this one.
steerknob.jpg
 
I think the legal part was aimed at me. I may be wrong, seems some states allow them. Mass does not.
 
amf7
I see.. although not sure if its a legal requirement..
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It's not a legal requirement for someone with two fully functioning arms.

Fanatec wouldn't have to mass market thousands of these things. A couple on the shelf for a very small percentage of people isn't a bad idea.

Good PR too.
 
I happen to be a one armed racer, well actually I had my right arm amputated below my elbow 34 years ago. I can still shift with my stump and anyone that has raced against me knows I am very competitive, I win some and lose some :)

As far as those knobs go they are legal anywhere for amputees. Just like service dogs are allowed anywhere for the blind.
 
Thought provoking, and an uplifting story Lefty.

I'd like to see you in action.
 
ive heard of one guy that simraces in iracing.

He has NO arms. Uses his toes/feet to get round.

And is probably faster then most beginners with two fully functional arms and legs.
 
I've mostly been iRacing lately with some F1 2011 PC and some CARS as well and Race 07. I will be getting back into GT5 soon, it's been since last winter since I touched it. Also now that I have all the cables for my GT2 I will give Forza 4 a shot. My second rig should be done soon and the GT2 will go on that. Give me a month or so and maybe we can get together for a race. :)
 

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