Fanatec Clubsport Wheelbase V2 Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- This is the full review of the newly announced Fanatec Clubsport Wheelbase V2 model. The original V1 model was one of the most loved wheel in the sim racing market. And despite the success of the wheel Fanatec went back to the drawing board and made several large improvements to the wheel. This new design comes at a slightly higher price, but gives you more wheel for the money.
In this review we cover all of the important details about this new wheelbase. We look at the differences between the old model and the new one. And we take a detailed look at the wheel both inside and out. By the end of the review you ought to know everything there is to know about the Clubsport V2 wheelbase, including which wheel rims will work with the base.
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Nice video ! Good job of fitting so much info into such a short video. I think you coverd all the key pilots as well, be awsome if you can do some more demonstration's of it in different driving situation's for example when drifting.
I wanted to add, I like how you contrasted it with the other wheels on the market, explained that you only get the base and also briefly mentioned what its like compared to a servo wheel.
I think many people as well as myself appreciate the work that you put into this video !
I just need to get my filthy hands on one now :)
Get back to your riff boy
I love your enthusiasm Shaun. I'm glad I found this channel.
Expensive is a con??? if you want quality than you pay...fair enough to me. what do you expect dude.
True and it supports ps4 now too :D
Really good review man you do very well on camera and informative without being stupid or childish will be subscribing for sure.
Looks great but I will wait to see how new console compatibility pans out before deciding if I want to invest in this as an upgrade over my Forza CSR wheel.
How is "not compatible with XBONE" a negative?
Thanks for the video Shaun! Paint the wheel base board black or silver... Looks kind of silly with your nice rig having a board sitting up there...
You answered my questions well enough, underneath the direct drive motors but above all the rest, so I'll definitely be getting this one.
I appreciate the informative review. For whatever reason I never really knew anything about Fanatec and your coverage has really shown me what they have to offer and their quality. I started out on a DFGT and have recently moved up to the TX and it has exceeded my expectations and finally offers a full sim racing experience but I can definitely see myself going all out Fanatec in the future. I hate how it's impossible for one wheel to work on all consoles and was thinking why don't they make wheel rims that are proprietary to a console over locking the whole wheel base out. Obviously Thrustmaster is going the other route and making a wheel for each console and I don't even know if Logitech is still in the racing wheel business but I was amazed that Fanatec is doing exactly what I wanted with offering console specific wheel rims. To me that makes the higher price of the base worth the versatility and of course the great quality and great add ons Fanatec offers. Now I need to sell my car and buy all their products lol.
Quick release not so quick? Why do you use the little pin thing. I have the V1 and have never used that pin and the rim has 0 movement compared to the shaft..and being an aircraft engineer I know what a lose connection feels like. Do youself a favor and get ride of the pin!
Not a good idea Greg. I also have the V1 base with a Formula rim. I too left the pin out. It was on very tight, with no play, but several months into using it, I suddenly started missing shifts when I used the paddles. Eventually it stopped shifting altogether. I scoured the forums, and I read that some people had the same problem and suggested to put the screw in. I did, and the shifting fixed itself. Fanatec now recommends using the pin. Even though I had NO play, not putting the pin in, temporarily messed up my wheel. It shouldn't happen, but it did. Next base I get, I will be doing the same thing and installing the retaining pin.
I enjoyed the review, thanks
Yeah this guy has a good rig
Sounds like I'll be upgrading to this from my G27.
+select20 yeah me too. i "only" need money for that :D
+zigi yep its time to save lol. You get it yet?
+Bearded Berserker no bro, i built a rig. but i will get it for sure, i think in sept.
and you?
+zigi i still got some saving to do lol
I'm upgrading to T500RS from my G27 lol
Great Review....so base is more expensive then T500Rs which includes pedals and rim....I would have liked if you could say if this package rim + base + pedals ~1295USD is worth twice as much as complete T500Rs set that goes for 529.99USD when on sale? Every review fails to mention you are getting just a base for 599
Hi, why you didn't cover the PS3 mode or at least talked about it. Can you please cover this in the future? I want to see how it performs on GT5 & GT6
I spy an analog gauge in iRacing...
The T500RS is a lot cheaper in europe.
And to be honest, I am not even sure, the clubsport is much better.
Imo Fanatec is too expensive.
Clubsport is much better, I have both wheels at my work, for the type of work I do, I have almost any wheel, and the V2 is by far the best.. It is expensive yes, but it is worth it. Never tried a direct drive servo wheel, but that would be really too expensive for now, and kind of useless if only for common simracing, more for real racing teams with expensive simulators.
DG53 But is it much of a difference?
I mean the FFB of the T500RS is already very strong and fast.
Is it about the accuracy?
Does it really make that big of a difference?
it is stronger, but it is much faster, and more precise, no deadzone or cogging really possible to feel, is just very very good, as i said, is the closest to a direct drive wheel
DG53
What about the T300 or TX, have you tried any of those, how does it compare to Thrustmasters brushless motor models?
I tried the TX and the T500, soon i'll try the T300. T500 is stronger, but both have the same precision. Both need a better rim than the original they ship with, a 458 gte addon would be a good one. Obviously the TX has really poor pedals, and you either find on the net a set of used t500 pedals or get the 3 pedals set upgrade. Overall, the T500 to me feels more, consistent, whereas the TX a bit of a toy
I see Shawn using what looks like a 3rd party RPM gauge and he moved the gear indicator aswell while racing ... how does one do that ?
Great review man! I'm glad I found you and I've unsubbed from ISR. Keep up the great work!
Awesome video, so much better than the other channel.
Not worth the price at all for any of their products. Get realistic!!!!!
+DwhNeo is there any?
A Simcube OSW isn't that much more expensive than a CS wheel base and by every account I've ever read, it is significantly better than the Fanatec. Makes the CS wheel base one of the worst deals on the market and that's not even getting into Fanatec's extremely poor reputation for reliability and poor customer service.
Good review, thanks.
Normal 749,95€
Pre Order 699,95€
Im out ^^
schizzoextrem Yeah it´s a joke, Fanatec is a german manufacturer and it should be atleast the same price in Europe as in Murica.
Anybody wondering about the quick release..? The quick release is just that. A quick release. No pin required..quick and simple. I don't understand why some reviews say it still requires a pin. Maybe some early reviews copies still required it?
The mechanism is not sloppy, it's firm and precise. The hub is well greased from the factory so it's very smooth when taking it off and on.
I don't think a lot of people know how to hold it when they remove it. It's all about how you hold it when removing. When removing sit in your driving position. Don't try and do it from behind or the side. It's very difficult when attempting it like that.
Shaun are you going to do a review on the Thrustmaster T300 RS wheel, or is your channel on a different level than other channels. c'mon fella. also we are waiting on those driving school videos that you were supposed to be giving up for us.
Also keep on doing what your doing gee, it's all good. :)))
I have a G27 now but kinda want to upgrade my entire system. What wheel should I go with? I'm toying with waiting for a low end direct drive wheel but... This wheel looks good too plus the additional attachments looks awesome :)
Here is the main reasons why I absolutely HATE living in Europe:
Right now the premium steering wheels like GT, Drift, Oval etc. cost 400$ US for people who order from America. If you buy the same product in Europe you pay 480€, that's 509 $ US! Exact same product, 27% more expensive - from a company based in central Europe. I don't blame Fanatec, it's an issue with all electronics here. We just get VAT-taxed into oblivion.
T500 with wheel/motor and pedals 535.00 shipped anywhere in the usa. Or the TX458 Italia with the extra GTE ferrari wheel ,429.00 shipped on Amazon These already have hall effect sensor,brushless motors,dual belt drive, and (laugh) fan cooling , a manual, and firmware,software updates. Or a Fanatech with one of their only cheap steering wheels the BMW or F1 carbon will run you 750.00 on special right now if you have an invite. LOL
would like to see a review on the v2.5 base
Hey Sean one question if i can.. im looking for some nice wheels and i was thinking about sim experience acuforce but now there is this csw v2 and since you have driven both of those tell me is the acuforce worth the extra money. i know its not the same price range and you cant really compare the two but it would help a lot... nice channel btw keep up
Would really love to see a direct drive Fanatec / Thrustmaster wheel. If they could find a way to make those motors affordable ($500 wheelbase), it'll just blow away all the rest. That means finding a servo costing around $150-$200, with enough strength and precision, and building a wheelbase around it. Not sure if possible though, those servo motors are really expensive.
Hi, i have The csw2.5 with The Elite Wheel (The Small one 30 cm). I want to upgrade on Porsche Wheel or The gt with 33 cm. Do u think its strong enough with more messure and weight. Sry for The Bad english:) btw my settings in AC is Round about 80% so i have a Little bit Reserve. What do u think
Hi Shaun,
The ts500 is half of the price of this wheel (base + wheel) and the accuforce will be double and you have tested them all, right?
If money is not a problem (but you don't want to throw it away pointlessness), which would be your pick?
Does the hardware makes you turn better lap times?
Keep the good work man
Thanks
Hey Shaun I have a T500rs with ths8 shifter n also the F1 wheel
Thinking of moving up to the Fanatec v2
Do you think its worth to trade up to
Or keep my reliable old friend T500?
i have now a g27. maybe i want to upgrade.
so with V2 base , i still can use my ec simhardware pro feel pedals? my ec sim senq shifter and handbrake.
so i gonna use 4 usb ports if i understand you :-)
thx great video !
Shaun, Very Nice and informative review. I finally got enough saved up for one now. But, the "Pre-Order" Tab won't let me put one in the "Cart" for some reason. I dunno what is up there, I already bought and received one of the wheels for it. Thanks for the real informative updates you do for all of us out here in the sim world.
WHAT IS THE CONTROL PANEL YOU HAVE TO THE RIGHT OF WHEEL? LOOKS LIKE A VOLUME CONTROLLER FOR BUTTKICKERS...IF SO...CAN U ELABORATE ON MAKER OF PANEL AND SETUP?I HAVE 5 BUTTKICKERS AND SIMVIBE...WOULD LOVE TO KNOW IF THEY CAN BE ADJUSTED WITH CONTROL PANEL ON THE FLY.THANKS!
dat australia tax
Ikr
@@TheLastRezort27 nj free t sign him jjnpu
Great vid. Thanks Shaun. So... Will my thrustmaster T500 pedals work with this new v2 base? Thanks!
About servo motor(s) - doesn't G27 have had two of those for a long time already?
At least that's what the specs say.
Well maybe it's the down at G27 - the centering is feeling strange.
It might come from the TWO servo motors imo - guess 1 would have been much better.
Ok. Don't hunt me down because of a possible stupid question hear but. I have the csr forza wheel. How big of a difference is this wheel compared to mine. Does iracing feel different between these two. Or should I not fork out the money because the difference in the way the racing feel won't be different. I don't want to spend the money and say this doesn't feel any different than what I had.
Noob question. At 4:40 where it says Mute Chat & Pit, what is it called that prints those? Thanks!
+Joey Logano Fan Label Maker
It is right to upgrade the firmware for the first time in this way ?
connect the V3 Pedal on the computer and update the latest firmware , then connect the base V2 and update the firmware. All this made connect the steering wheel and the shifter to play. Thanks a lot for the help
Oh man I'm sorry. Its your voice, it hurts my ears and some what my eyes feel like they are kind of bleeding. Great overall reviews though, good job.
I want this wheel but read about so many defects and problems people were having. Are they still having issues with this wheel base/pedals??
I've got TX with the Evo wheel and Pro pedals. Just got 'em and love sim racing. Still within return window. Is the Fanatec combo a big step up in feedback? Ready but want to know if it's just a little better for 2x price
Hi Shaun is it possible to connect the T500 pedals to the V2 base?
Thanks
Very clear review. Thanks
Quick release mechanism is quick and it doesn't need the retaining screw either.
***** do you have the ffb on 10% or something try a real quick release fany fanboi v2 sucks arse and motor still fades for its price you could get a direct drive wheel but then again your still a kid thats yet to grow his pubes.
Another Needless Network The V2 really isnt that good mate.. Also owned one and had a lot of problems. Maybe you got a good one, so be happy. Now im using OSW and compared to to V2, its a whole other level. How the accuforce is, i cant say.
Is it possible to running the wheelbase v2.5 and the f1 carbon steeringwheel on the xbox one?
Why would you need 2 shifters?
Not a drama guy but unsub just because you seem to be... Good videos, but can´t trust anything you say anymore. tough.
I'm in this video at 6:50! :D
Fantastic review dude,very glad you started your own channel,proper tech info and no faffin.
+ElvislaD I agree I like this better than that "other" channel
did anyone else at 10:45 see the Team SoloMid lookalike logo and hear him say fanatec and think League of Legends?
Will this wheel base work with a PS4 as long as a compatible PS4 Wheel is attached?
Shaun, why do you still drive a T500rs instead a CSW V2?
you can really see the quality in these products i wish they were not so expensive
I'm sold :)
Too many hard English words and that's why I will never be an alien sim racer.
It's the FFB much better than TX/T300 or CSW V1?
Hey Shaun, great review! Keep it up :D
Shaun how does CSW v2 comperes to AccuForce Wheel ???
Hello, what button box is that on his right while he is driving???
Any reason why you guys never include LFS in any of your testing?
monono954 because they are trying to get the most accurate representation of the wheel's ability.
good video shaun
keep up the good work
Yeah Shaun, this thing is the closest to a Servo Wheel. No deadzone, and feel any kind of bumps or changes in the ffb, is just awesome, best by far wheel out there at a competitive price.
If a Fanatec wheel is supported by the PS4 system, does that mean I can play ANY racing game with it, or does the game have to support it too in some way? I do not want to buy a wheel that works on PS4 but then is not working on some PS4 games.
Nice review, but it worth upgrade from v1?
Nice review, Shaun. As for console support, it's not always up to Fanatec.
I would also love to see what they could do with a Direct Drive wheelbase, and how affordable they could make it.
For me, a G27 will do nicely. But if I had £2K and a decent rig, I'd go full Fanatec for sure. If I had £5K, well...
And of course, a Rift!
Great videos...Question...I actually drive slightly better (we are talking a couple tenths here) with the Thrustmaster T500RS than I do with the Fanatec Clubsport Wheel V1. The T500 is not as smooth as the CSW V1 and possibly not as instantaneous either, but it's (T500) extra power/torque, rotation speed, and just the way it outputs the FFB in a more obvious and "in your face" style, makes me just that touch faster with it when really looking for that last 0.1 - 0.25 seconds...
- How does the CSW V2 compare with the T500 (in terms of pure driving, not build quality, aesthetics, price, warranty, cooling, plastic/metal, leather/rubber, etc. just the pure driving and FFB itself)?
- I'm assuming that the CSW V2 caught-up to the T500 and possibly even passed it in terms of raw power/torque output?
-What about the V2's top rotational speed (which I think suffered quite a bit on the CSW V1 even though it's very, very initial reactions were probably superior to the T500)?
- What about the general "style" of FFB? If you were to setup the V2 so that it's torque/power output was the same as the V1, would the FFB of the V2 still feel slightly more "obvious" and less "muted" than the V1? In other words, if the V2 was setup to output the same amount of power as the V1 (through the in-game or wheel's control panel power adjustment), would it then feel hardly different to the V1 (other than just smoother due to the brushless motors) or does it have a different FFB feel even when setup to output along the same lines of power as the V1?
I hope you can answer these questions. I am extremely picky and extremely sensitive to different FFB, and having these 4 questions answered would really make a big difference for me, and would be VERY much appreciated.
Thank you kindly.
Take this to his website. I think you have a better chance there.
Why did you leave ISR? Did you and Darrin have a fight?
Hi Sean thank you for the great review, does the wheelbase work as a stand-alone? Reason why I ask I’ve G25 pedals via a USB adapter directly to PC . So I’m hoping that it would work via two separate USB connections and would the system recognise them as one in the games?
Cheers Ned 🤜🤛
so Anybody use this and a accuforce how much is the difference
so Anybody use this and a accuforce how much is the difference
That shaft looks like stainless steel, not aluminum ;-)
Great Review Shaun.
I wish Fanatec would develop a FF HOTAS Flight System according to the fantastic quality of the Clubsport.
Any1 know If This Could be use on a playseat ?
Great Review, just getting started with simulations and glad I found your channel. Just found your videos and I'm sure it's going to save me time and money. Thanks for your efforts in putting this together.
Hello geniuses, I am very interested in this Wheel. T500RS and just have the game in PS4, I wonder if I notice a difference in the FF and the driving feel. Worth the change or stay with T500RS?
Greetings!
PS: Sorry for my English, I use a translator.
+Leonardo Daniel Rodriguez Yes. However, if I were you, I would simply replace the T500 wheel base with the TX wheel base. That way you can upgrade to a servo motor wheel without having to buy a complete package.
well better to stick with my fanatec shifter/pedals and T300 as i can see :D
+Guenounovitch Is the t300 the best wheel? I just ordered a t300RS that's the same thing right? Will I be blown away? I'm coming off a G25.
'll be a great improvement. Just don't play truck simulator or dirt rally with, would be a shame ;)
+Guenounovitch That makes me sad because I was really looking forward to truck sim and dirt rally :( what do you suggest for those?
+snowblindu Most games like those don't use the wheel to it's best ability... I'm sure you found that out already though.
+Guenounovitch i have dirt rally on ps4 its a great game but my god its diffucult to drive fast and drift at the same time to every 2 meter wide track at the corners with insanely speed. i got somuch respect for the people who can do this in real life
Nice first hands on review, really looking forward end of Sept when they start shipping. Btw if u had preordered a csw v1 they auto upgraded us to v2 for same price $449 ;)
Does anyone know what the gaming desk is that he’s using??
What would be a reasonable price for it today? I found one second hand but the asking price way too high
@@jeff-pt7kn wow I totally forgot about that question 2 months ago lol. I ended up buying à CSL DD. I got it new in the box from someone who preordered 2. If you have something to race with, it is worth it to just order ut and wait a few months to get it.
Sean, why do you keep comparing this $500 V2 base to a $4,000 Bodnar and such? Do you compare the similarily priced Thrustmaster T500RS , T300RS , TX, Madcatz Pro to Direct Drive wheels in their reviews? Or are you just carrying on the biased tradition that gangi started?
$4000? Holy smokes you can buy a decent car for that lol
I know this is a really late reply, but it's very important to note that Thomas from Fanatec has said things to suggest that the CSW V2 delivers performance that's close to that of the direct drive wheels. The product page even claims that it "...feels almost like a direct drive wheel." Plus, Fanatec has chosen to call the CSW V2 a "servo wheel" to further conflate it with the direct drive wheels. Therefore, it's only fair for Shaun to put those bold claims to the test.
damn looks awesome but the price $$$
Can I put a European truck wheel on that bearing ?
Shaun please do something about your mic or audiolevels, ever since inside sim racing you guys have had somewhat distorted audio, how can you not have corrected that yet? Please for the sake of your viewers ears get some high quality audio.
what do you mean ?
After watching this, it's quite clear that I need $5k to fall through my roof immediately.
far too expensive. offers no wheel or pedals. the T500 is a much better deal, and just as good!
fanatec are having a laugh
jack black T500 is just as good at what? Being a paper weight? The T500 is not even in the same league as the V2.
This must be Fanatec's go at remaking same clubsport wheelbase more reliable!
Does this work with just pc or xbox one and ps4
wheel base comes without wheel?
do you have blueprint for the rig table? i'm looking for this kind of DIY thanks
Is This wheel compatible with a playseat?
can we use it with xbox one or ps4 consoles?
Is this worth the extra money over a t500? Thanks
+Nicky Hays For sure. Different worlds. The brushless servo motor makes all of the difference in the world over the old style brushed motors.
Show de bola esse simulador da Fanatec, tenho um logitech G27 que paguei aqui em Itabuna Bahia Brasil r$ 990,00 reais,
e já acho muito bom imagine como não deva ser o simulador da Fanatec.
I super love love love the inverted pedals.
More companies need to understand what a difference that makes.
so...more or less..
$600 base
$250 rim
$250 pedals
$150 shifter
$900 gaming PC
$250 decent monitor
$100 seat
$150 wheel stand
$60 Assetto Corsa
total = $2710
Add two more monitors, and iRacing.
porscheoscar yup, that's pretty much what it would be :D (But if you're going for a wheel like that, better get triple monitors lol)
My Thrustmaster TX broke down, and I'm searching for a replacement. It's not evident from the review what I gain, in terms of FFB quality, with the V2 base versus the TX. Comments/suggestions?
+Arnav Agharwal V2 is much shaper than the TX in terms of FFB and more powerful, if you turn the forces all the way up. What you also get with the V2 is zero FFB fade which is common with the TX and T300RS.
+Tobi Ogunsanwo Thanks for the response! I did end up purchasing the V2 base, and am quite happy with the results. Much lower resistance with no dead zone. I was definitely experiencing clipping with the TX due to wrong in-game FFB settings; these have been corrected for the V2. It is likely a combination of both that I've managed to improve my previous best lap timings using the same setups. I also ended up raising tire temperatures in iRacing by over 10 F, something that I had struggled with earlier.