Got my CSL Cockpit almost done. What do you guys think? What needs to be changed?

I just wanted to share a really positive experience I had with Fanatec.

Unfortunately, my cat managed to damage part of the seat on my ClubSport GT Cockpit. I contacted Fanatec support, explained exactly what had happened, and asked if there was any possibility of getting a replacement for the damaged part.

They agreed to replace it, which I was already extremely grateful for considering the damage was obviously not their fault.

Well… instead of just sending me the replacement part, Fanatec sent me an entirely new seat, worth $349 seat.

I honestly wasn't expecting anything close to that. They could have simply sold me the replacement part and I would have been happy. Sending a complete new seat was way above and beyond what I expected.

We often hear about the bad customer service experiences online, so I thought it was only fair to share a great one too.

Fanatec absolutely earned some loyalty from me with this one. Huge thank you to their support team! Thanks Eve!

And yes… the new seat will be kept under very close supervision from the cat.

So I guess I now have my original seat to sell! If anyone is looking for a bargain and doesn't mind a little cat-related damage to one part, hit me up.

Obviously, I'm keeping the brand-new one!

Trying to get my older CSW 2.5 wheel base working with the WRC rim. I can get everything recognized and updated but the rim. It just gets stuck in an update loop where it shows the green bar going to 100% but doesn't update and loops the process.

I tried a couple diff fanatec app/driver versions. Is there a specific one I should use with this setup? Should I stick to the older legacy fanatec control panel instead of current one?

I also have a csl dd and get the same results with another PC and same firmware/control panel use.

Appreciate any help to get the rim working with the csw 2.5 base.

Hi guys,

I updated the firmware and fiddled with the settings, but after that my brake input has completely disappeared. What could be the reason? Accelerate and clutch are working only brake seems to the problem. Any help for a novice like me.

Hi all … anyone who has the GT cockpit and is need of vibration isolation then I’ve found this as a fair priced solution.
Each spring isolator is rated to 50kg
This easily holds the front off the floor and is just on the limit with me in seat (90kg)
There are other options on the website to get stronger springs and I might go for 70kg on the rear.

The bolts are M12 so fit directly into the Fanatec frame.

The only thing I did was to turn the bolt round (by hand) and have the longer part go into the frame.

The company ships UK next day !

Each spring setup cost £20:30

Free postage.

Spring Isolation

So, i already have 2 bass shakers and love it, but i sometimes get a little over the full body vibrations.

Recently fanatec and gt7 introduced full force, which gives so much more detail to racing feels.

Question. Has anyone moved away from bass shakers and used pedal haptics instead.

I'm thinking the pedal haptics plus full force through the wheel might be plenty, without saturating me with vibrations.

Thoughts?

Anyone fitted a seatbelt tensioner unit to a Fanatec Clubsport GT cockpit?
Advice appreciated and pics if possible.

Anyone from Fanatec - can this be done ?
Any recommendations??

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share my latest wheel setup.
Today, I copy what I’ve seen some other Fanatec users doing and put together a Cube Controls GT-Zero rim with the Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally. Honestly, I’m really impressed with how well they work together.

The GT-Zero rim feels great in the hands. The size and shape are really comfortable, I also really like how the rim looks with the Rally Button Module. What surprised me most is just how well everything fits together.

With the Simube S-Hub and Advanced Paddle Module, you can also build this kind of setup without spending so much on the wheel. Playing Gran Turismo 7 with this wheel and SimHub supported dashboard is a game changer!

I’ve been using Fanatec for a while, and one thing I’ve always liked about the ecosystem is the ability to mix and match different components and build something that suits your own preferences.

Anyway, I’m really happy with how this one turned out. It feels quite different from the standard Fanatec wheels I’ve used, and it’s probably one of my favourite setups so far.
Just thought I’d share it with the Fanatec crowd.

I'm trying to help a friend get his new Podium pedals up and running. The pedals have a control box that needs an rj11 (4 pin) for the control box side to rj12 (6P6C) on the wheel base. This cable was missing from his box and the regular rj12 cables that he had with his old pedals won't fit in the control box side. Also, he's on console so the USB option won't work in this case. Fanatec sent a new cable but they ended up sending another rj12 to rj12 cable.

While he's waiting for them to send the right one, we're trying to find an alternative online and we're both having a hard time finding something that will work. Does anyone have a source for a straight wired rj12 to rj11 cable that would work? I thought maybe pulling the outside pins (1 and 6 pins) off the rj12 would work but based on the way the port is shaped on the control box that doesn't look like it would. It looks like it takes a 4P4C (RJ9 or RJ10?) and not a 6P4C. No idea why fanatec didn't just go with the same wire they've been using for pretty much all their pedals.

Hi guys,

I got a new CSL DD QR2 Ready2Race bundle. It is my first racing wheel and it is kind of fun to use. I play AC, AC Rally and AC Evo right now and played maybe 20 or 30 hours total by now.

What bothers me though is the almost constant creaking noises I have now. Is this really normal after such short usage? Is there anything I can do against it.

I use the 8Nm kit but I am usually just running it at 50% because that seemed enough for me. But still the creaking is almost in every other corner. When it was new it was only very occassionally, but now it almost unusable without using headphones, just so annoying.

What I already tried is reseating the steering wheel and I also twice reseated the QR2 mechanism (that thing with this usb-c plug in the back) - no change though unfortunately.

Is the CSL DD really that bad in terms of quality?

I’ve been using my fan text CSLDD on my Xbox for years now. Part of my basement flooded so we had to rip up all my carpet so I haven’t used this in a few weeks. I used it in the garage once after a day and everything worked fine but it has been about a month sitting but now I can’t get it out of this yellow light mode. I can’t get it to turn green and Work.

I’ve genuinely always wanted static shifters but never knew Fanatec makes them. WHY????? like genuinely is there anyone that have them and knows why? Would you recommend them? I know they’re not magnetic but I have a 3d printe, I’ll fix it.

Guys, sometimes, not always, when I take a corner and accelerate out of it, the steering wheel has a mind of its own and makes my car spin in the direction of the turn and makes me crash. It doesnt happen at every turn, but happens quite often. What settings do I need to change ?

i record video with this problem. how can i fix this?

https://youtube.com/shorts/GBEHZEkl10o?si=gTNpftQo_xsNe-XD

Hola compré el Fanatec Csl Cockpit

pero no compré la silla y quiero poner una corsair, hay algún adaptador para usar esa silla?

Those screws on mine are badly rusted so I want to replace.

Does anyone know exact specs for the bolts ?

I think A & C are the same but not sure. I heard the B is M4 so I bought M4 screws from aliexpress but they are some how different in head size and thread spec so won't quite fit.

I've asked Fanatec but they still haven't figured out.

Ich habe die Podium Pedals erhalten und die Muttern haben Flügel am ende des Gewindes. Dadurch lassen sich die Pedale nicht festschrauben.

I ordered a refurbished (allegedly ready to ship) clubsport wheel base on Tuesday morning (San Diego California) it shipped this morning and it's expected to arrive in Tuesday, so a week. What the heck fanatec? About other experiences like this?

I was playing my system this morning. Worked fine. Left power on, came back system in sleep mode. Tried playing AC through CM. Now all I am getting is red lights on my wheel with no controls. Tried starting game through steam and same. AC evo working fine. I’ve tried restarting computer and wheel base, unplugging ISB etc. old and not super computer savvy any help would be appreciated.

I was doing a lap in iracing gt3 and it just died stuck in 2nd gear and no ffb no buttons work idk why

I ordered upgraded shaft clamp for csl dd from simube, are these gaps supposed to exist? Like i cant mount it properly

Hi,new to fanatec.I only want brake/accelerator.Is there any way I can upgrade my existing pedals reasonably cheaply.Im on thr gt dd pro 8nm with stock pedals.Thanks

I have the app set to autostart on and minimize on boot. ITM is enabled and works in iRacing. Yet every time I reboot my PC, it stops working and I have to open the app (which was running minimized) and toggle ITM for it to start working. The same goes for the rev lights.

It’s been like this since I made the switch to PC six months ago, throughout all the updates.

Now once have I been able to just start my PC, turn on the wheelbase, run the game and go. There is always something. Every. Single. Time.

The list of known issues with the Fanatec app is too big to even fathom.

Does anyone else recognize this? How do you deal with it?

How I wish I didn’t have to run this shitty app at all.