The v2 is so so much better now and qr2 capable. The new rocker style shifters being magnetic holy crap are they strong magnets give your fingers a work out now. It somehow just feels more quality now. And the buttons holy crap may be the best buttons ive ever felt from fanatec and the fact its price didnt change blows my mind.
I’m getting started in Sim Racing and this channel is exactly what I desperately needed to get started. Keep the good work and the best from Costa Rica
Good to see this wheel came back! And just wanted to say how great your rig came out! I showed my wife ur new triple setup and... Now she wants a new house first 🤦♂️ ur costing me alot of money bud hahahaha.
I love how this wheel feels. Looks great and the buttons/dials have now got me making in race tweeks I never used to do. It’s attached to the 8nm CSL DD. Unfortunately I am now very disappointed after discovering cracking and plastic pieces breaking completely away at the shifter pivot point (lower area near QR). I noticed this after 4 months of ownership using it a few days per week. I am seeking a replacement from Fanatec who have offered a repair only once I arrange delivery to Fanatec service dept in Aus. I’m hoping that Fanatec eventually decide to comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) before a lodge my tribunal (NCAT) application this week.
I watched this video about 6 months ago. I ordered it this week and just took delivery yesterday. It's disappointing (from polyphony) that you can't map all the buttons and rotary switches in gran turismo sport. However, the shear comfort and driving improvement you get due to the size improvement over the Gran Turismo wheel is significant! Thanks guys for the video! It gave me info that I could heavily rely on in the purchasing process...
@@corneliusbotha369 yeah, they do a good job of labelling it. However, I would have hoped for a bit more support for an official Gran Turismo wheel set (along with all the peripherals). Maybe I'm just showing my ignorance here, but I would have thought that it's just a matter of button-mapping...
It's not like it doesn't work... it does. Flawlessly for me, in fact. However, there are the left and right rotary switches that can't be mapped for anything in GT7. So you have extra unused potential with these switches. The stock wheels have a dedicated rotary switch for each of the following: traction control, brake bias, fuel map, and centre diff bias. The two unused rotary switches on the McLaren wheel could have been mapped for some of these...
@@Falcon500xw thanks for the help. Having a hard time deciding on the GT wheel or the McLaren wheel. I think I want the McLaren wheel more despite all the top guys using the GT wheel.
Just ordered a GT3 V2 wheel together with a CSL DD for when it comes out in November (hopefully) will be very interested how much better it will be than my little G920 :)
UPDATE! LINKS ARE NOW WORKING! Thanks for the support everyone :) US: boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-usa/ EUR: boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-europe/ AU: boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-australia/ JP: boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-japan/
Will thank you for pointing out the quick release accessory. This is why I absolutely love your vids! 🤘 Happy festive season buddy, to you and your loved ones 😊
My apologies if you cover it later in the vid. At 14:23 you talk about flex in the wheel with that glass injected plastic mounting bracket. If you use the $99 quick release part, does that flex go away? It's amazing to think that wheel can be $199, but that flex looks annoying.
I really like the way this wheel looks and while I think it would be cool to have, that amount of flex in the mount would drive me crazy. It's very noticeable in the video
So I often hear people saying similar things, which is fine and all, but I’ve got to ask: How often are you pushing and pulling on the wheel to the point where you’d even notice the flex? I mean, when I race I generally turn the wheel and don’t push on it, and any flex in my Thrustmaster setup I don’t even notice mid-race unless I’m specifically looking for it.
Just pre-ordered. I have had my CSL Elite Playstation wheelbase and CS Shifter for about two weeks. Holy crap is it a big upgrade over pretty much all other gear and belt-driven wheels. Though I do realize the ClubSport wheelbase has a tad more torque, the newer CSL Elite wheelbases(Playstation version) with the ClubSport motor and sensors, etc. feels pretty fantastic. I cannot wait to try out this new steering wheel!
You are going to be happy I am sure. Have the same setup and this is now the wheel of choice. Does not look as good as some of the other products, but who looks at the wheel whilst driving. Feels awesome. Congrats on your new setup. Agree, it is a huge upgrade. Did the same abt 6 months ago. Well worth the investment.
When I bought my V1 version of this wheel I cannot remember for sure but I believe the premium metal spring loaded quick release was included in the wheels purchase price. I do personally much prefer that quick release style over what appears to be a plastic turn to tighten quick release. EDIT: As I think back I believe actually there was some bundle deal or promotion that offered a pretty good discount on the metal spring loaded release if purchased with the wheel which I did take advantage of. The addition of the magnetic shifter paddles is nice but so far I have not had any issues with the mechanical versions on the original. Also maybe it is more of an issue with a direct drive wheel and the forces it exerts but with the more standard wheel bases what are people doing where flex within one of these wheels is an issue? With the money people are paying for these game controllers do they not take even a little care in the abuse they deliver to them or why would you need to be pulling or pushing on it hard enough for flex to be a concern? I guess maybe I just seem to treat what are rather expensive products to use for playing a game with a little more care so to increase the longevity and make my investment function as well as possible for as long as possible. The only thing I will say actually over 30 or so years give or take I have never had a wheel fail or need warranty repair from the cheaper Logitech products up to the Fanatec products and I am on like my fourth wheel setup all replaced just for something newer with more features none from failure or being worn out or broken. I do agree though for a reasonable priced wheel of this styling and the features included the MCLAREN GT3 wheel has always been a good all around wheel for most types of racing at its offered price point.
So did I, I was told Jan 20th on my pre order, but just yesterday it changed to Feb 9th. Did yours also change? I am trying to figure out why and whats going on
Just got mine a few days ago, and that night I heard Fanatec was sold ! Damn my bad luck ! But feel the instructions are a little vague, but thanks to you I saw this tiny button to do the set ups! Bravo Zulu ! I used to do game reviews way before the youtube 1999 ! I have a story about The Turtle Beach Wheel to tell ya'll The display does not work with any racing games on X box Yet ???? No Data ! Don't buy it and the button box is flimsy! I sent mine back for a refund !
This is why I love Fanatec, they actually listen to the community, but I already have the f1 2020 and formula V2 wheel I met think about getting this or see if I could get the bmw wheel when it comes out
Im soo glad I waited on getting a wheel! I picked up the PS5 CSL WB during the BF sale but held off on the wheel in hopes for a consumer friendly GT3 wheel. now hopefully I can get one before they sell out!
Did the WRC 10 Esport with the V1 yesterday ,pick on that wheel as it felt better ,..was 52ed ,..,. but still a day to go to see where i end up. couldn't get the Hand Brake to work on the paddle, all the rests work ok. Nice Video,. Cheers
I read the optional metal quick release solves the flex problem. I understand there was no real reason to try it here since you can plug the wheel to the base without an adapter, but I would have like to see the difference and you had the QR at hand
I really like my McLaren wheel, I like the size and shape way better than my formula V2. My issue with the McLaren wheel is it creaks, the side to side flex doesn't bother me but when it flexes the plastic creaks really bad and is very annoying. Have you noticed any of that with either of yours V1 or V2?
What I can't understand is that both Fanatec and Thrustmaster(Ferrari F1 rim) have shown they can make a push pull shifter on wheels. Both companies make Rally wheels. But neither company will put the push pull shifter on the rally wheel... Why??? Face palm emoji. BTW, great video guys!!
🌟 amazing review as always will , I hope You make a company that sells Sim racing gear that would be Sick will and i assure you from your honesty and awesome vibe It would be a worldwide selling one I wish that happens some day will
I am still confused as to why they won't release a higher-end Podium GT3 wheel (I am not counting the recently announced BMW wheel, which will likely be as pricey as a small sports car, and not be an option for most). Something with the quality of their F1 wheels, but a bit wider and stockier. This looks nice, but I am still waiting for something a notch up in terms of build quality.
I have only had my Logitech G923 setup for a few months and I love sim racing. But I feel like I'm missing out on a lot of features by not going with a Fanatec setup with DD. What should I do?
I have this, the CSW V2.5 and V3 pedals in my shopping cart for when I have enough saved to buy. Only concerns are: Shipping from Germany after Brexit and, more importantly, is the issue with broken pins still happening. I think the CSQR gives better stability, no flex, but haven't seen anyone try it on the XBox One X.
@@boostedmedia Thanks for your comment, that's what I was thinking to be honest. Btw, see your points about low / high torque... How does that work when it comes to CSL DD, can both these wheels be used with QR lite at both 5 and 8Nm?
Indeed it seems like Fanatec has addressed the major flaws of the v1. I'm myself a very happy owner of the v1 after upgrading the shifter to SRM magnetic and the QR to Clubsport. Both upgrades made the wheel virtually perfect. Also, running mostly ACC, I do not have any problem with the multi-positions switches. With that being said, well done on the review.
@@michaelkopec.5814 no flex at all, at least on my wheel. Have heard of someone else having some flex though, mostly between the clubsport qr and the wheelbase. However, as said, not on my wheel.
Keep us updated! We discussed this video and the "play" in a group, so I started investigating the cause of the flex in this particular example. Because I have the WRC wheel which I'm also using on an clubsport base, I know the combination of the QR adapter and the base should be a solid link without too much play. The flex should come from the wheel design itself, which is weird because it's solid with the QR and the V1 was also solid as people in that group reported. So either Boosted Media didn't reattach the QR adapter properly before testing, or something is wrong with this particular unit.
It’s attached correctly snd the amount of flex with our V1 wheel and our WRC wheel are the same. As explained i. The video, with the metal quick release the flex comes from he sleeve itself so the flex depends on manufacturing tolerances between the wheelbase stem snd the metal QR. so it varies. With the plastic QR there’s minimal flex in the sleeve, and the flex comes from where the QR bolts to the wheel. The net result in my case being about the same amount of flex overall.
mc laren gt 3 wheel is my favorite of all fanatec rims. the quality seems cheap. button make weird noises. plastic stuff and so on. but it's by far the one with the best handling for GT3 cars. recommended!
Okay. So I've got one of the yearly "Special Edition" / V3 style F1 rims. And I get it, the thumb encoders are VERY cool from the perspective of additional inputs otherwise not available. But I find when I drive, I might "bump" those encoders. Enough so, that I've NEVER used them in-game. I have to unconfigure them, so I'm not changing a function accidently. Am I the only one with that problem? It seems like if they had more resistance or required a little more "click" to change... they might work better for me. And maybe I'm the only one with that issue. But yeah, I use the up/down switches for brake bias, etc... as those rotary encoders are as likely to be a hinderance for me, as much as they could be a help. :(
Just placed my order 🤙 so just keep smashing the refresh button but you get through in the end, it says ready to ship when ordering as of 5 mins ago, so stock is available on aus site... Warning there will be alot of refreshing and yelling why wont you take my money 😂
I want this one, perfect layout. No screen is good since I use VR :) but this wheel has way better finish than the real McLaren wheel inside the race car :)
How are you liking the wheel? I need some actual real world reviews, because I need to convinve someone that the extra 100€ for the GT3 bundle is worth it😅
I do love this wheel rim it's just right imo for like any car of course not drifting or rally racing but anything else it just feels right with lol gt3 and gt4 racing just feels better with it haha also when you get the whee rim guys toghten the screws a bit on the back it will help with the wiggle the screws are usually snug and don't want to ovettighten of course but mine needed about a quarter turn more and the flex/wobble went away alot lol
I'm still using the logitech g920 and I want to get this v2 wheel. Should rush out and get the v2 or am I good for now. I use the Asetto corsa racing games. And the f1 23
I have a CSL Elite PS4 base and am really baffled if I should go for the McLaren GT3 V2 or the Formula Carbon wheel as for GT and Formula races. Does anyone have any preferences? 😁
I have purchased this wheel like the layout etc, but the rattling from the buttons are just a non starter for me. Reverted back to my old wheel which does not rattle like this. I have emailed Fanatec with video and they say this is normal.
The thing is, its not really about upgrading from v1, because v1 was very limited. not that many people own a v1. the quick release adapter seems a must have. the review should be done with qr adapter!
Firstly, we approached the review from the perspective of a first time buyer as well as for those looking at upgrading. Secondly, we have reviewed the new QR in detail with our WRC wheel review previously, with direct comparisons and flex tests snd this was referenced multiple times in this video. The QR is not a “must have” unless you have a DD1 or DD2, and as this is a CSL Elite product it will appeal primarily to CSW and CSL base owners, which is why we reviewed it with a CSW and referenced our previous tests of the same mount with the DD2 previously for those interested.
Is this stiffer/more solidly built than v1? Never have had shift-problems in v1 but damn how I hate how it make plasticky knircs and knarcs all the time. Hand grips area is the worst, you don't even have to squuze hard, just keeping your grilp and it still make annoying noise. That alone has kept my from using it except sometimes briefly
@Boosted Media I'm seriously tempted (I currently have the standard CSL Elite wheel and base), but as nice as the extra rotary dials and the little toggle switches are, I'd like to know whether all of them can actually be assigned to controls within Assetto Corsa and iRacing. The directional button on my wheel is not supported by either sim without using JoyToKey (assigning the directional button to keystrokes, then assigning those keystrokes to functions within each sim), so I'm assuming it's the same story with the GT3 rim. Whilst using JoyToKey works, it's clumsy, especially when switching between sims (and extra especially when JoyToKey fails to launch automatically when the sim I'm playing launches, which seems to be about 20% of the time!). Will, if you could report on how assignable the extra buttons are in AC and iRacing that would be much appreciated! Cheers man.
hey I have a question, I have been racing for over 20 years on the controller because I can't use my feet, when I buy this wheel do I also need to buy the foot pedals or just the wheel and the base to work ? please let me know!!! I can't wait to start driving with the wheel !!!
I’m looking at getting it for my Xbox. Only question is regarding setting up or configuring on the Xbox. Can all buttons be configured or will it restrict it?
So my clubsport v2.5 won't just shred the plastic connector apart? I'm curious how well these hold up. Almost want to cheap out and skip the formula wheel and get this.
At the 14:10 mark, you will get the same flex on the V1. Not sure if you have had a chance yet, but the metal quick release should help with this (it did on the V1, big difference). If you do get a chance, can you provide the results on how the flex changes with the metal quick release attached? Thank you!
Hello, can you answer me one question because I tried sending the message to Fanatec and I didn't get the response... Do I need the metal quick release to enable high torque mode on GT DD PRO 8NM wheelbase? (does gt dd pro even has that high torque mode?) I would try to save some money and not buy the metal QR at least for now...
*compatibility may be limited to consoles . Can you do a video how that actually is with the xbox? I've been disappointed how microsoft limit the button setup config for anything beyond their own standard and elite pads and now really considering a pc just to run my sim - suggestions?
This combined with the CSL DD would be my ideal setup for price to performance. Everything I need with a little extra for not insain prices.
Literally what I just ordered together
@@borryx401 did the same think its a great combo
Yep will be buying the same setup, only play acc so will be perfect
@@borryx401 october needs to hurry up and get here already
My order for october, just pondering on if I should wait for loadcell or just by the clutch kit.
The v2 is so so much better now and qr2 capable. The new rocker style shifters being magnetic holy crap are they strong magnets give your fingers a work out now.
It somehow just feels more quality now. And the buttons holy crap may be the best buttons ive ever felt from fanatec and the fact its price didnt change blows my mind.
Good to see Fanatec listened to the community.
Easy win for them really.
Man watching this while in the rig looks insanely real
Review dropped before it's available on the website lol. I'm refreshing like a mad man!
Links working now, I just ordered mine
I’m getting started in Sim Racing and this channel is exactly what I desperately needed to get started. Keep the good work and the best from Costa Rica
Good to see this wheel came back! And just wanted to say how great your rig came out! I showed my wife ur new triple setup and... Now she wants a new house first 🤦♂️ ur costing me alot of money bud hahahaha.
I love how this wheel feels. Looks great and the buttons/dials have now got me making in race tweeks I never used to do. It’s attached to the 8nm CSL DD. Unfortunately I am now very disappointed after discovering cracking and plastic pieces breaking completely away at the shifter pivot point (lower area near QR). I noticed this after 4 months of ownership using it a few days per week. I am seeking a replacement from Fanatec who have offered a repair only once I arrange delivery to Fanatec service dept in Aus. I’m hoping that Fanatec eventually decide to comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) before a lodge my tribunal (NCAT) application this week.
I watched this video about 6 months ago. I ordered it this week and just took delivery yesterday.
It's disappointing (from polyphony) that you can't map all the buttons and rotary switches in gran turismo sport. However, the shear comfort and driving improvement you get due to the size improvement over the Gran Turismo wheel is significant!
Thanks guys for the video! It gave me info that I could heavily rely on in the purchasing process...
This wheel is actually xbox licensed / better compatibility. So you might not have all functions on PlayStation
@@corneliusbotha369 yeah, they do a good job of labelling it. However, I would have hoped for a bit more support for an official Gran Turismo wheel set (along with all the peripherals). Maybe I'm just showing my ignorance here, but I would have thought that it's just a matter of button-mapping...
Can you tell me more about what doesn’t work on GT7? I am about to order it. How do you adjust, fuel, brake bias and Traction. Thanks.
It's not like it doesn't work... it does. Flawlessly for me, in fact.
However, there are the left and right rotary switches that can't be mapped for anything in GT7.
So you have extra unused potential with these switches.
The stock wheels have a dedicated rotary switch for each of the following: traction control, brake bias, fuel map, and centre diff bias.
The two unused rotary switches on the McLaren wheel could have been mapped for some of these...
@@Falcon500xw thanks for the help. Having a hard time deciding on the GT wheel or the McLaren wheel. I think I want the McLaren wheel more despite all the top guys using the GT wheel.
Just ordered a GT3 V2 wheel together with a CSL DD for when it comes out in November (hopefully) will be very interested how much better it will be than my little G920 :)
Never been that fast for one of your vids😅 Better than the online class i have atm for sure😅😂
UPDATE! LINKS ARE NOW WORKING! Thanks for the support everyone :)
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hey very nice video do you know if this wheel will be compatible with the old csw v1 ? and wen this will be available ?
@@wow35master full compatibility is listed on the links above.
@@boostedmedia thanks at that time the website was down and know that i could order it was out of stock . i still ordered one though
Just ordered a csl DD and mclaren gt3 v2 your review helped me a lot
Will thank you for pointing out the quick release accessory. This is why I absolutely love your vids! 🤘 Happy festive season buddy, to you and your loved ones 😊
My apologies if you cover it later in the vid. At 14:23 you talk about flex in the wheel with that glass injected plastic mounting bracket. If you use the $99 quick release part, does that flex go away? It's amazing to think that wheel can be $199, but that flex looks annoying.
Gotta give it to Fanatec they are taking over the mid-range sim racing market and deservedly so. No one is pushing forward the industry like them.
Fanatec is not midrange. It is absolutely high end. Not dissing the amazing value though. Don't get me started on simucube
Your Videos are getting better and better! Cheers Alex
I really like the way this wheel looks and while I think it would be cool to have, that amount of flex in the mount would drive me crazy. It's very noticeable in the video
So I often hear people saying similar things, which is fine and all, but I’ve got to ask: How often are you pushing and pulling on the wheel to the point where you’d even notice the flex? I mean, when I race I generally turn the wheel and don’t push on it, and any flex in my Thrustmaster setup I don’t even notice mid-race unless I’m specifically looking for it.
Just pre-ordered. I have had my CSL Elite Playstation wheelbase and CS Shifter for about two weeks. Holy crap is it a big upgrade over pretty much all other gear and belt-driven wheels. Though I do realize the ClubSport wheelbase has a tad more torque, the newer CSL Elite wheelbases(Playstation version) with the ClubSport motor and sensors, etc. feels pretty fantastic. I cannot wait to try out this new steering wheel!
You are going to be happy I am sure. Have the same setup and this is now the wheel of choice. Does not look as good as some of the other products, but who looks at the wheel whilst driving. Feels awesome. Congrats on your new setup. Agree, it is a huge upgrade. Did the same abt 6 months ago. Well worth the investment.
Just ordered one using ur link!! Thanks 👍🏻
Did you hear about the frog race car driving? He crashed and had to get the car toad
LMAO! I look forward to these every video
@@boostedmedia I’ve got quite a few so you’ll have them for a while yet
@@boostedmedia since it’s a McLaren wheel video here’s a semi-Mclaren joke, did you hear about the Spaniard who had his car stolen? Carlos
@@moose17m84 lmao. I forgot to laugh
@@tuomasvesanto3703 don’t lie, everyone had that slight exhale out of their nose from amusement
thankyou for uploading with higher rez options it does not go unnoticed ITS ACTUALLY A WELL PRICED WHEEL IF IT IS 199 EUROS
When I bought my V1 version of this wheel I cannot remember for sure but I believe the premium metal spring loaded quick release was included in the wheels purchase price.
I do personally much prefer that quick release style over what appears to be a plastic turn to tighten quick release.
EDIT: As I think back I believe actually there was some bundle deal or promotion that offered a pretty good discount on the metal spring loaded release if purchased with the wheel which I did take advantage of.
The addition of the magnetic shifter paddles is nice but so far I have not had any issues with the mechanical versions on the original.
Also maybe it is more of an issue with a direct drive wheel and the forces it exerts but with the more standard wheel bases what are people doing where flex within one of these wheels is an issue?
With the money people are paying for these game controllers do they not take even a little care in the abuse they deliver to them or why would you need to be pulling or pushing on it hard enough for flex to be a concern?
I guess maybe I just seem to treat what are rather expensive products to use for playing a game with a little more care so to increase the longevity and make my investment function as well as possible for as long as possible.
The only thing I will say actually over 30 or so years give or take I have never had a wheel fail or need warranty repair from the cheaper Logitech products up to the Fanatec products and I am on like my fourth wheel setup all replaced just for something newer with more features none from failure or being worn out or broken.
I do agree though for a reasonable priced wheel of this styling and the features included the MCLAREN GT3 wheel has always been a good all around wheel for most types of racing at its offered price point.
Preordered it immediately without hesitating
So did I, I was told Jan 20th on my pre order, but just yesterday it changed to Feb 9th. Did yours also change? I am trying to figure out why and whats going on
I honestly thought you'd accidentally re-uploaded an old video.
Lmao!
Just got mine a few days ago, and that night I heard Fanatec was sold ! Damn my bad luck ! But feel the instructions are a little vague, but thanks to you I saw this tiny button to do the set ups! Bravo Zulu ! I used to do game reviews way before the youtube 1999 ! I have a story about The Turtle Beach Wheel to tell ya'll The display does not work with any racing games on X box Yet ???? No Data ! Don't buy it and the button box is flimsy! I sent mine back for a refund !
i sent my V1 back as the paddle switches kept going wrong but i will buying the V2 now as i loved the Mclaren wheel :)
I'm curious to know if the V2 is using the same PCB switches as the V1 despite having magnets.
As always nice and detailed review Will, keep it up!
Absolutely love your reviews and tips! Keep on grinding 👊
This is why I love Fanatec, they actually listen to the community, but I already have the f1 2020 and formula V2 wheel I met think about getting this or see if I could get the bmw wheel when it comes out
Im soo glad I waited on getting a wheel!
I picked up the PS5 CSL WB during the BF sale but held off on the wheel in hopes for a consumer friendly GT3 wheel.
now hopefully I can get one before they sell out!
Ordered! Will be running this and my P1 wheel. Also got the Shifter 1.5 so I feel pretty much covered now 🙂👍🏻
Have you modded your P1 to have a quick release? I own that too but am afraid of unscrewing it all the time.
@@FGRFPV nope it is original.
Hi , i just recive my maclaren gt3 v2 , afer hpur drive magnetic shift not work properley, what a about yours???
Did the WRC 10 Esport with the V1 yesterday ,pick on that wheel as it felt better ,..was 52ed ,..,. but still a day to go to see where i end up.
couldn't get the Hand Brake to work on the paddle, all the rests work ok.
Nice Video,. Cheers
I have thrustmaster but I’m still tempted to buy this just because of how beautiful it looks
Managed to get a preorder in from next batch. Only just got my csl but wanted the gt3 wheel. Thanks
Love the V1 great its back in the market
Looks like SRM is going to get real busy again with conversion kits for this wheel!!! Nice review Will 👍
Why? This one already has nice magnetic Shifters so there is not really a reason anymore to go for the SRM ones
He’s talking about conversion kits to use it on other bases.
@@boostedmedia Exactly!! Thank you Will...
@@momorious Conversion kits for other wheel bases such as Simucube. I've converted my Fanatec wheels with SRM kits, they are Amazing.
oh my!!! how long have I waited for this day to come!!!!
Ordered via the affiliate link, thanks for the great content
I read the optional metal quick release solves the flex problem. I understand there was no real reason to try it here since you can plug the wheel to the base without an adapter, but I would have like to see the difference and you had the QR at hand
Love your channel, dude! Thanks! :)
Shoot I may order a V2 as a spare in case they discontinue it again. I love this wheel.
I really like my McLaren wheel, I like the size and shape way better than my formula V2. My issue with the McLaren wheel is it creaks, the side to side flex doesn't bother me but when it flexes the plastic creaks really bad and is very annoying. Have you noticed any of that with either of yours V1 or V2?
Got myself a brand new one on eBay for a steal!! So happy
Well that was a surprise. Nice review!
Yeah! I was expecting podium pedals or a Clubsport dd
I was thinking that installing a side net was going a little overboard. Then realized it was the monitor. Good lord that looks awesome.
Haha!! Mission accomplished 💪🏻
What I can't understand is that both Fanatec and Thrustmaster(Ferrari F1 rim) have shown they can make a push pull shifter on wheels. Both companies make Rally wheels. But neither company will put the push pull shifter on the rally wheel... Why??? Face palm emoji.
BTW, great video guys!!
I was gutted when they discontinued it. I'd only just gotten back into simracing at that time, so I'm pleased they've revised it.
🌟 amazing review as always will ,
I hope You make a company that sells Sim racing gear that would be Sick will and i assure you from your honesty and awesome vibe It would be a worldwide selling one I wish that happens some day will
Let’s go
Figured out what I’m gonna buy now
When I bought the v1 the premium quick release was actually included, I was surprised and happy that I got it :D
Great wheel. The only thing it lacks is native USB connection.
It's good to know that it will work with the CSW base. I was thinking it would require an Elite base to use.
I am still confused as to why they won't release a higher-end Podium GT3 wheel (I am not counting the recently announced BMW wheel, which will likely be as pricey as a small sports car, and not be an option for most). Something with the quality of their F1 wheels, but a bit wider and stockier. This looks nice, but I am still waiting for something a notch up in terms of build quality.
Absolutely love the new intro!
I have only had my Logitech G923 setup for a few months and I love sim racing. But I feel like I'm missing out on a lot of features by not going with a Fanatec setup with DD. What should I do?
I have this, the CSW V2.5 and V3 pedals in my shopping cart for when I have enough saved to buy. Only concerns are: Shipping from Germany after Brexit and, more importantly, is the issue with broken pins still happening. I think the CSQR gives better stability, no flex, but haven't seen anyone try it on the XBox One X.
Thanks for the video!
If you could only pick one wheel, would you take this or WRC wheel?
WRC if I could only have one as it’s more versatile.
@@boostedmedia Thanks for your comment, that's what I was thinking to be honest. Btw, see your points about low / high torque... How does that work when it comes to CSL DD, can both these wheels be used with QR lite at both 5 and 8Nm?
Indeed it seems like Fanatec has addressed the major flaws of the v1. I'm myself a very happy owner of the v1 after upgrading the shifter to SRM magnetic and the QR to Clubsport. Both upgrades made the wheel virtually perfect. Also, running mostly ACC, I do not have any problem with the multi-positions switches. With that being said, well done on the review.
WITH THAT BEING SAID
is there any flex ?
@@michaelkopec.5814 no flex at all, at least on my wheel. Have heard of someone else having some flex though, mostly between the clubsport qr and the wheelbase. However, as said, not on my wheel.
@@robertosantoro9685 Thank you, really appreciate it.
@robertosantoro9685 is it still good or has it broken I've seen people talking about durability long term
I'm curious, what should the turn radius be for gt3 racing? I imagine it's not 900 with a wheel like this.
Can you try it with the club sport adapter to see if there is any flex? As I can see that breaking in a sort period of time.
As I said in the video we’ve previously tested extensively with the WRC wheel review video. Check that one out for side by side comparisons.
that flex would worry me running on a dd drive
Im glad I didn’t buy the formula rim on black friday !! Just preordered the GT3 wheel and i cant wait to drive with it
Ordered...I'll see how the QR is,
but I'll probably fit the metal QR.
Keep us updated!
We discussed this video and the "play" in a group, so I started investigating the cause of the flex in this particular example.
Because I have the WRC wheel which I'm also using on an clubsport base, I know the combination of the QR adapter and the base should be a solid link without too much play.
The flex should come from the wheel design itself, which is weird because it's solid with the QR and the V1 was also solid as people in that group reported.
So either Boosted Media didn't reattach the QR adapter properly before testing, or something is wrong with this particular unit.
It’s attached correctly snd the amount of flex with our V1 wheel and our WRC wheel are the same. As explained i. The video, with the metal quick release the flex comes from he sleeve itself so the flex depends on manufacturing tolerances between the wheelbase stem snd the metal QR. so it varies. With the plastic QR there’s minimal flex in the sleeve, and the flex comes from where the QR bolts to the wheel. The net result in my case being about the same amount of flex overall.
I’m thinking of getting one of these and i don’t even have a fanatec wheel base and pedals so i can’t use it. Should i get it or not?
Sure, why not. Keep the coins rolling!
Go to SRM,( Sim racing machines) he sells conversion kits so you can use this wheel on other direct drive wheel bases.
mc laren gt 3 wheel is my favorite of all fanatec rims. the quality seems cheap. button make weird noises. plastic stuff and so on. but it's by far the one with the best handling for GT3 cars. recommended!
Preordered immediately
Okay. So I've got one of the yearly "Special Edition" / V3 style F1 rims. And I get it, the thumb encoders are VERY cool from the perspective of additional inputs otherwise not available. But I find when I drive, I might "bump" those encoders. Enough so, that I've NEVER used them in-game. I have to unconfigure them, so I'm not changing a function accidently. Am I the only one with that problem? It seems like if they had more resistance or required a little more "click" to change... they might work better for me. And maybe I'm the only one with that issue. But yeah, I use the up/down switches for brake bias, etc... as those rotary encoders are as likely to be a hinderance for me, as much as they could be a help. :(
What kind of a sick setup is this!? I need money!
Quite happy about the price point, might pick this one up
Just placed my order 🤙 so just keep smashing the refresh button but you get through in the end, it says ready to ship when ordering as of 5 mins ago, so stock is available on aus site...
Warning there will be alot of refreshing and yelling why wont you take my money 😂
I want this one, perfect layout. No screen is good since I use VR :) but this wheel has way better finish than the real McLaren wheel inside the race car :)
and I bought it :) very happy!
How are you liking the wheel? I need some actual real world reviews, because I need to convinve someone that the extra 100€ for the GT3 bundle is worth it😅
I do love this wheel rim it's just right imo for like any car of course not drifting or rally racing but anything else it just feels right with lol gt3 and gt4 racing just feels better with it haha also when you get the whee rim guys toghten the screws a bit on the back it will help with the wiggle the screws are usually snug and don't want to ovettighten of course but mine needed about a quarter turn more and the flex/wobble went away alot lol
amazing good value! I just cant justify buying another formula/gt3 style wheel, lol
I'm still using the logitech g920 and I want to get this v2 wheel. Should rush out and get the v2 or am I good for now. I use the Asetto corsa racing games. And the f1 23
I have a CSL Elite PS4 base and am really baffled if I should go for the McLaren GT3 V2 or the Formula Carbon wheel as for GT and Formula races. Does anyone have any preferences? 😁
do you think forcefeedback is more noticeable than regular round shape wheel or does it give less forcefeedback because of made of plastic.?
love to get one, but crazy it is backorder till june/july 2021
I have purchased this wheel like the layout etc, but the rattling from the buttons are just a non starter for me. Reverted back to my old wheel which does not rattle like this. I have emailed Fanatec with video and they say this is normal.
i am planning to get one too so that means i don't need to buy the quick release adater？just the wheel is fine？using2 .5base
CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 vs ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2? Which is more value for money? I have the CSL Elite 1.1 wheelbase.
The thing is, its not really about upgrading from v1, because v1 was very limited. not that many people own a v1. the quick release adapter seems a must have. the review should be done with qr adapter!
Firstly, we approached the review from the perspective of a first time buyer as well as for those looking at upgrading.
Secondly, we have reviewed the new QR in detail with our WRC wheel review previously, with direct comparisons and flex tests snd this was referenced multiple times in this video.
The QR is not a “must have” unless you have a DD1 or DD2, and as this is a CSL Elite product it will appeal primarily to CSW and CSL base owners, which is why we reviewed it with a CSW and referenced our previous tests of the same mount with the DD2 previously for those interested.
Hello, does the low torque mode include GT DD bases when using the plastic quick release adaptor?
Is this stiffer/more solidly built than v1? Never have had shift-problems in v1 but damn how I hate how it make plasticky knircs and knarcs all the time. Hand grips area is the worst, you don't even have to squuze hard, just keeping your grilp and it still make annoying noise. That alone has kept my from using it except sometimes briefly
Cant figure out why the wheel lcd display on assetto corsa doesnt work. Do i need to download the v2 GT3 forst? Or is it plug and play?
@Boosted Media I'm seriously tempted (I currently have the standard CSL Elite wheel and base), but as nice as the extra rotary dials and the little toggle switches are, I'd like to know whether all of them can actually be assigned to controls within Assetto Corsa and iRacing. The directional button on my wheel is not supported by either sim without using JoyToKey (assigning the directional button to keystrokes, then assigning those keystrokes to functions within each sim), so I'm assuming it's the same story with the GT3 rim. Whilst using JoyToKey works, it's clumsy, especially when switching between sims (and extra especially when JoyToKey fails to launch automatically when the sim I'm playing launches, which seems to be about 20% of the time!). Will, if you could report on how assignable the extra buttons are in AC and iRacing that would be much appreciated! Cheers man.
hey I have a question, I have been racing for over 20 years on the controller because I can't use my feet, when I buy this wheel do I also need to buy the foot pedals or just the wheel and the base to work ? please let me know!!! I can't wait to start driving with the wheel !!!
Hey Will, how do manage the lack of L2R2 buttons on the F1 games?
I’m looking at getting it for my Xbox. Only question is regarding setting up or configuring on the Xbox. Can all buttons be configured or will it restrict it?
What do you think of the starter bundle from Fanatec with the McLaren GT3 wheel??
Is this safe to buy even though fanatec has been having problems lately, like with shipping
So...a buddy gave me his GT3 V1. Looks like I should invest in the quick release. Or...just get the V2.
Do the rotary switches and toggle switches work on console? (Either playstation or Xbox)
What about PC2, ACC and F1?
Appreciate your help!
Those clearances mark the quality
Placing my order NOW
So my clubsport v2.5 won't just shred the plastic connector apart? I'm curious how well these hold up. Almost want to cheap out and skip the formula wheel and get this.
At the 14:10 mark, you will get the same flex on the V1. Not sure if you have had a chance yet, but the metal quick release should help with this (it did on the V1, big difference). If you do get a chance, can you provide the results on how the flex changes with the metal quick release attached? Thank you!
We covered that in our WRC wheel review. It’s identical difference with this wheel. th-cam.com/video/DfuYYVA7Y_8/w-d-xo.html
How does this compare to the Clubsport Formula Carbon? What would be the benefit?
Hello, can you answer me one question because I tried sending the message to Fanatec and I didn't get the response...
Do I need the metal quick release to enable high torque mode on GT DD PRO 8NM wheelbase? (does gt dd pro even has that high torque mode?)
I would try to save some money and not buy the metal QR at least for now...
*compatibility may be limited to consoles .
Can you do a video how that actually is with the xbox? I've been disappointed how microsoft limit the button setup config for anything beyond their own standard and elite pads and now really considering a pc just to run my sim - suggestions?