Fanatec Clubsport V3 Pedals - Popular For Good Reason

These were the first Fanatec item I bought and they've been living under the radar ever since. Today they get the spotlight with a video talking about how the Clubsport Pedals are best described as the 'Main Battle Tank' of sim racing hardware, up to the task for almost everyone that gets stuck into sim racing.
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[@EthanDean57]

The summary first, details later structure is a great idea. Top man.

[@dannyleeracing]

Nobody's here for the mid-roll ads

[@Pencil-Eating]

You and boosted media are probably me two fav reviewers. Thank you for taking the time to review this pedal set.

[@r4dio4ctiv3man9]

"RON reviewt" is also highly informative and competent. Just reviewing in german with english subtitles only, but still very good.

[@michaelhaller4925]

Just received mine a week ago and after making several ergonomic adjustments to fit the best after racing for about a couple hours each day for 3 days I'm faster by over 1.5 seconds on my best lap at Silverstone on ACC. More improvement to come. Love em!

[@_Frexil_]

Can you tell me what is the material i need to make the same changement ? I mean keys sizes, etc

[@lightningjohnson7065]

Just upgraded from Thrustmaster T300 pedals. Just...WOW!!! What a difference!!! Jumped in an MX5 on Tsukuba, which I hadn't raced since last season, and by my 4th practice lap, had beaten my PR! Had maybe 10 practice laps and then jumped In my first race, where I beat my previous PR on 4 different laps. And every lap through the entire race was within .5 sec!

[@RJ-nm7ho]

I think it is important that people who actually paid out of their own pocket voice their opinion because it's an investment into a hobby, not just an advertisement for the company. I find that all the reviewers who got fanatec gear for free say the same thing, I think their opinions would change if they actually had to shell out the hundreds of dollars for a product they put on a pedestal.

[@nejcmirtic529]

At least from my experience they are not worth it, I find the build quality lacking, and mine started acting up with developing play on the throttle pedal, and the horror story continued with the set screw loosening up and scratching up the axis that holds the brake in place and I noticed that only after the pin got dislodged during a race, which caused a very horrible feel of the pedal (that was after 7 months of buying them). And all that happened because of the lazy design/machinning. If the axis had the flat spot for the set screw most of that would never happen (now I sanded the axis down and added that flat spot for the screw). Not to mention the well known problem of LC element popping the welds. In the entire time I have them, I was to this day unable to find a combination of elastomers that would really make me have the best feel for the brake. And when compared to the BJ Steel GT Mechanical ones for 460€ and DC3 which are also 460€ I find the V3s a very badly made toy vs serious sim racing gear. And I am really sad I didn't know about the DC and BJs beforehand, would have added those 70€ and gotten a proper set of pedals.

[@Bobbarker23455]

@@nejcmirtic529 mine have been working for 3 yrs no problem they are great pedals in my opinion

[@nejcmirtic529]

@@Bobbarker23455 Glad yours work as they should. I must say that my CSW 2.5 is a really nice wheelbase and has been working like a champ for the entire time. But I decided that I will not be investing any extra money into their ecosystem, due to the (in my opinion) many questionable engineering solutions throughout their lineup. Which includes the QR design, buttons on the Universal Hub, and now from what I am hearing the all hyped CSL DD. The shaft slips every few months an the wheelbase starts disconnecting mid race etc. In some cases even completely detaches from the rest of the base. So when I decide to upgrade I am going full in with either BJ/VRS/HE pedals and VRS or Simucube wheelbase and DIY rims. And even if I decide to put a touch screen on it and make it fully out of CF, it will still come at around 300-400€ which is comparable with many Fanatec rims.

[@user-ri5qq3yh7f]

@@Bobbarker23455 Just because they "work" for 3 years doesn't make them great. Try on a set of Heusinkveld Sprints and tell me again how great they are lol...

[@BeachCoffee]

This is such a helpful and well made video. I just ordered these pedals and you answered all of my questions.

[@dannyleeracing]

Thanks man, appreciate you taking a mo to give feedback. Hope you enjoy!

[@trippulggaming26]

Fanatec Clubsport pedals are kinda like Top Gear's Indestructible Toyota Pickup. I've had a set of Clubsport v1's that I bought way back in 2011, and they're still going strong. Every once in a while I may need to lubricate the pedal shafts or clean some dirt that's built up around the throttle's magnet sensor, but that's just routine maintenance as far as I'm concerned. People can say what they want about the quality/ reliability of other Fanatec products, but they damn sure know how to make a solid set of pedals.

[@dannyleeracing]

Funnily enough, I did have a reference to the Toyota Hilux in the original script but I took it out

[@dane458]

Buying mine (used) this weekend. Can't wait! 🤩

[@Mr.Waffullz]

Glad you're enjoying yours! I've had mine since they launched and recently had to replace the load cell. Something to keep an eye out for in the future.

[@dannyleeracing]

Good to know - at least the parts are available individually

[@therealovidox]

Sadly I've read a lot of online comments that refer to fanatec not having the best logevity. Thurstmaster is the way to go but i am considering fanatec only as a buy new option - i wouldn't second hand on pure fear from others feedback

[@synths1318]

the toilet roll part is so jokes, thanks for making me laugh

[@thekeith2589]

Yeah totally agree with you! They’re great pedals, I also had the Logitech ones before these and they made a massive difference!

[@therealovidox]

Did you have the Logitech G PRO OR an earlier model pedals?

[@keeef23]

@@therealovidoxthe pedals that came with the G923 wheel

[@therealovidox]

@keeef23 yeah that's what i have and obviously that is like daylight and night difference to V3. I have the stock g923 pedals no mods but i still managed to get top 10 in the new forza motorsport in asia pacific with the X CLASS aston martin Valkyrie amr pro and top 20 with the Mazda mx5 in E class. With a direct drive you feel the car much better and a LOAD CELL brake pedal itself is seconds off your time. Yet again i only play forza and assetto corsa for fun... not like a sim pro or a full on hobby like iracing.

[@keeef23]

@@therealovidox yeah when you start getting into the sim titles then load cell brake makes a huge difference

[@kdcustoms1272]

I cut a piece of plywood about 2'x2' to mount the pedals by just the 2 rear mounting holes under my desk. works great. ;) edit- I use the wall behind the desk to keep the pedals in place.

[@Kidraver555]

A couple of bricks does an ok job.

[@therealovidox]

Great review mate but i would've liked a little more editing showing the onscreen gameplay with the pedals inside a box screen just giving us an idea of the response and reaction of your inputs on the pedals vs the on track translation. Things like cornering, acceleration... the heal toe method and how well the car responds etc obviously it's all game dependant but would've been good to see 2-3 games tested

[@laurencegame455]

I bought v3s my self without a rig and without making a makeshift mount for it. Well sort off i put the box for the damperkit against my wall and poked a hole in it for my damper to go in. It works perfect and with the damper on the break i acutally like the regular rubbers in the loadcell although i want to admit i havent tried the performance kit yet. I bought 1 more damper for my throttle and plan to disasemble the v3s and putting in the break rubbers in also while i put on the damper on the throtle. I will have 2 dampers on the break and throttle without rig

[@MrCiappelli]

The crumpet had me in stitches! Great summary as always. Would love to know your thoughts on the differences between the CSL Pedals with the LC and the V3s. I've ordered these as part of my GT DD Pro setup (upgrading from a G29 setup) and wonder which direction to go down the rabbit hole first. Cheers!

[@dannyleeracing]

Thanks man - I don't have the CSL load cell kit but I did buy some standard CSL Pedals to test them and I gotta admit, they are very disappointing to use, even when factoring in the very low cost. I'll be doing a quick roundup on those soonish, but in a nutshell they're built great for the money but the braking feel is SO bad and unnecessarily so, it could be so much better with so little effort - in the time I used them I was totally unable to dial in braking because it's so woolly and vague with so little resistance in the foam block. When I get the LC kit I'll be able to give a full review because I'm sure it's a completely different situation with the LC module, but if I had to pick between the standard CSL Pedals and a Logitech pedal set fitted with truebrake, I'd take the Logi/Truebrake combo any day.

[@MrCiappelli]

@@dannyleeracing Thanks for the quick summary. I'm really hoping the LC module does bring the pedals up to scratch as it was one of the main factors for me upgrading to a Fanatec setup. Even if it doesn't, knowing that the V3s are there as a solid upgrade is good to know. Cheers for all of this and keep up the great content!

[@dasmoools606]

Honestly love mine. Had em since 2019. I am looking at hueskies but.. At the same time? My V3s have done the same as yours, minus being second hand. They're reliable and they feel great. I have the brake performance kit AND tie hydraulic add on, both on the brake.

[@ryerye3147]

Once I have room for a 80/20 rig these are a go. I have always struggled with confidence in my brake feel.

[@lightningjohnson7065]

No rig here. I just cut some 1x4x18" boards and bolted them on for stability. Works great!

[@chuckwagon7354]

I fitted the extension brackets but use the flat plates and changed the clutch plate onto the throttle (I don't use the clutch). The pedals feel so much better, and I can no longer blame them for my bad driving 😁

[@Chris-xl6pd]

I think these pedals encapsulate what all sim racers strive for. No fluff, no gimmicks.... its just well made, worth its price tech.

[@trevz1048]

Just a pain in the ass fitting the bpk if you get that wrong there is a risk of messing the pedals up ive left mine standard because of this although I wouldn't mind them being slightly stiffer

[@pieflies]

The vibration motors seem like fluff/gimmick. I’d rather those weren’t there and they were $50 cheaper or something

[@Bergie_78]

what a beautifully curated review, I'm coming from a G27 and looking for something more serious... then the crumpet and tea skit happened, fucking brilliant LOOL - thanks for this! I'll use your affiliate when I buy!

[@Wieland_41]

Love the video. My v3 inverted set is on the way to my house. Can’t wait!

[@davidcupra4913]

Ur videos are so easy to listen to and on point. Can’t understand how u don’t have more subscribers. Kees up the good work. I’m thinking of these or v2. Iv heard out of the box the v2 brake is better so the performance kit with these is a must. These just look so much better than the horrid looking v2 s.

[@dannyleeracing]

Thanks man, appreciated! The V2's do look a little bit barren, but I've heard they're supposed to be a good option (and a lot newer)

[@NeikoGarcia]

I lost it at 8:41 Great video overall!

[@knusprigundfrisch]

Great Video! I was already on the fence, now I am Over it :D

[@lukefisher8417]

Excited to order mine.

[@oktc68]

Not the best brake pedal, I've ever felt, but it's ok, bomb proof build quality and nicely finished. Try the CSL Elite V2 too if poss, not so fancy looking and no adjustment on the clutch & gas pedals but the more important brake is really something, better than the Clubsport V3 ? Maybe...

[@SupraSmart68]

The tea and crumpets were hilarious! 💪

[@Deceter]

Excellent commentary!

[@Bobbarker23455]

So worth the price

[@alexx7430]

Just putting this oput there, I use these on carpet and all you have to do is rest ur foot on the base to keep them from tipping back when braking. I also have instinctively learnt to slighly pull myself towards my desk using the wheel to prevent my chair from rolling back under braking (this may be a different story on hard floor). I also use a wooden plank in between the wall and the pedals because the pedals will go sideways over time mainly due to braking. Overall, and atleast on carpet, i would reccomend these for a desk setup.

[@jonathangray6365]

And there in the black Friday deal coming up! Coming from the CSL pedals with LC do I take the plunge?? 🤔🤔 Great review mate cheers! 👍🏼

[@dannyleeracing]

I'd say they're worth the upgrade considering you might not be paying out much once you've sold your CSL LC's to recoup the cost. Fanatec kit always holds value in my experience, I've sold a few bits

[@T3H8]

A great pair of pedals, makes a great wheel even better

[@DMAX_DIY]

Friggin awesome video.. Yeah I got the V-3's on my motion sim rig.. Well made.. I dont even think about them.. Perfect so far. Not considering any upgrade cause the 'just work' nice.. DMAX motion sim ch

[@Kidraver555]

I had some and never really felt the feedback from the tiny motors, also I don't use a clutch and taking the clutch off needs a mod kit.

[@stevehobbs5651]

Great video as always Danny, was they the stock rumble motors ? I have these pedals and they are great. I feel the rumble motors are lacking. I know you can get replacements from Sim3D. Just wondered what your thoughts were

[@dannyleeracing]

Yeah, they're the stock rumblers. They're not exactly room-shattering, that's for sure!

[@thanasisprofilis5169]

I am thinking whether I should buy these or go with the CSL Loadcell Pedals, due to the price difference, as I am upgrading a lot of stuff. Opinions? ( 8:28 was so good😂)

[@dannyleeracing]

If you can stretch the budget, go V3's - I haven't tried the CSL LC kit but the standard CSL Pedals don't have much in the way of customisation options, they're very 'take it or leave it'

[@thanasisprofilis5169]

@@dannyleeracing Okay thanks for the info:)

[@pieflies]

I’ve got the CSL load cell and I don’t love the feel of them. It’ll cost me a bit to get a selection of different elastomers for it so I’m just going to sell them and get something better. At this stage either the clubsport V3 or if I can extend my budget, go all out and get Heusinkveld sprints. I regret buying the CSL instead of the clubsport V3.

[@Toutvids]

The vibration function was a major consideration for me but now seeing they barely do anything, it is not worth the $400 price tag. I have Dayton Audio tactile devices that work far superior for only $75 with an amp. I guess I will save my money and buy the cheap CSL pedals instead.

[@dannyleeracing]

I'd say the vibration motors are more of a 'huh, neat' than a 'wow, awesome' feature

[@jocke8576]

How big of en upgrade are they from the CSL ones? (i do not have the preassure cell)

[@GT_GINGER_VR]

I just got mine for Christmas coming from G923. I am having a hard time getting used to pressure over distance. any tips or just takes time? Great video

[@dannyleeracing]

It'll take a little time - at first it'll feel so odd, but in only a few days of use you'll start to form a muscle memory that you'll wonder how you lived without. In fact, this comment from 5 days ago is probably out of date! Let us know if you've gotten used to it, yet

[@GT_GINGER_VR]

@dannyleeracing thank you for responding. And yes, things are getting better. I uninstalled the performance kit and tried getting the pedals closer (softer pedal) to g923. And each day I gradually stiffened the brake until I got something the felt consistent. Now I am going to live with what I got in now red 13 green 12. Your right it's truly night and day after a couple of days

[@gmarch4618]

Any experience with the load cell breaking? Just lost my first one and had to buy a replacements as I was out of warranty Plus Fanatec will not sell me a spare due to limited inventory so have to wait 2-3 weeks shipping if it goes.

[@KingFischRacing]

They were my first real upgrade also

[@user-ri5qq3yh7f]

V3s truly don't deserve the hype. They are ok. But if you want realistic pedal travel and more consistent lap times skip them save your bread and buy Heusinkveld Sprints. Not even a debate.

[@mrj3217]

How hard is the gas pedal . I have T LCM pedals and I really wish the gas pedal had more resistance. It this better on the V3's?

[@dannyleeracing]

That's where the damper kit can be useful - I had the damper kit on the throttle with a lil' bit of resistance, made the throttle nice and smooth to use

[@networkguy3152]

I am really torn between this set and the inverted set. The inverted set is 200 dollars more but I am just wondering if I will be left always wondering if I should have bought the inverted set.

[@bestp44]

i have a quick question, are the metal plates included in the package or do you get with the base version a sort of rubberish plate like at 2:02 in the vieo, Great vid other very well made!

[@dannyleeracing]

Both sets of faces are included in the box

[@bestp44]

@@dannyleeracing thank you sooooo much for your reply!!!

[@jamesmoore7858]

Am i seeing this correctly? Does the clutch pedal have an "over-center" give point that reduces force needed to push it? That would be HUGE for me.

[@dannyleeracing]

Yes, it does!

[@TheCineroo]

Great review, very funny

[@SirDurgs]

Thinking about pulling the trigger on one of this, used obv, coming from t3pa will i feel alot of difference ?

[@dannyleeracing]

It'll be a lot better and different than the T3PA's, but give the CSL Elite V2 pedals some consideration, too. If you aren't bothered about a clutch then they could be the better value choice - I reviewed them recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnYkquBipaFes0si=xWWJMD6tsujpI_X9

[@SirDurgs]

@@dannyleeracing after all im getting de v2 ! More the Half price ( getting used ) compared to the v3 deal i was making. Thanks for the advice

[@JDRacing-j2v]

have you ever tried swapping the Brake with the clutch pedal? i wish the brake was on the far left and a bit further away from the throttle

[@nejcmirtic529]

You can do that, but you have to take entire pedal assembly apart (about 8 bolts). Then you have to either change the spacer layout to get the brake more left or completely swap the layout of the pedals. And then reassemble everything back in the right order.

[@mrhammers78]

Did you modify the positioning of the vibration motors because of the lack of space when changing the pedal faces?

[@dannyleeracing]

Probably yes, but I think I just lost track of which way they were meant to go, to be honest!...

[@andrewcrawford2093]

No one ever talks about maintaining your peddles I haven't had mine a year and I've had to strip clean and regrease then twice and it's a bit of a pain I might race 10 to 15 hours a week so how do these youtubers manage when they race all day every day..😏.?

[@dannyleeracing]

Had my V3s for 2 years and never had to touch them. What was happening with yours that prompted you to have to clean them up?

[@debacsblaze4662]

Loo roll! That's a good one...!

[@benjimc1]

Still washing the crap from under his fingernails...

[@vjollila96]

i hope fanatec comes up with podium pedals some day

[@dannyleeracing]

Same! There's an open door for them to bring out proper podium pedals that are about £800 or so, if they're twice the pedals the V3s are then they would be quite something

[@toivonen1310]

They Will, and will be presented this year...and yes, i know what im saying, but cant say more

[@passingwind6947]

Heard they're close to releasing, main reason I held off from getting the Heusinkveld Sprints. I just hope they're fully adjustable, that's my only gripe with the V3's for their price point.

[@go-away-5555]

2:00 video isn't linked in description fyi

[@dannyleeracing]

Oh sugar - fixed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep-ciYqae86ZgdU

[@jasondonavich2758]

Do the pedals work with the CSL DD wheel base?

[@dannyleeracing]

Yep

[@_Frexil_]

I would like to use it at the position you have at 7:04. Only 2 pedals to accelerate and break. Is it posible to transform the left pedale into break ?

[@dannyleeracing]

There are kits available to help you do it, but I've never tried them!

[@_Frexil_]

yes i will receive my kit soon but i don't have any ideas about the material i need, sizes, etc. Do you know ?@@dannyleeracing

[@butlerbobby]

Video to swap brake and clutch... kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqWaqZ-gaissMU you could also remove the clutch completely and only have a brake and throttle

[@Dima-qh8tm]

Great pedals overall, but only buy them if you include the Brake Performance Kit imo. Shitty by Fanatec to not include them, but it makes the brake feel so much better. Without them it just feels kinda meh.

[@blacknovella]

totally made out of chocolate couldnt agree more.. i stripped my middle one. had to tap it out.

[@jeffrdrama7984]

Reckon I could use these on a GT omega apex wheelstand?

[@dannyleeracing]

Yeah, should be OK - not tried it myself, though, so can't speak from experience. However, my mate used these on the floor with a cardboard box backing them up, so I think you'll be fine...

[@larsytterhaug5376]

Can you switch the clutch and throttle position?

[@dannyleeracing]

I can't say from experience - It may be possible, but it might take a bit of DIY handiness on your part.

[@larsytterhaug5376]

@@dannyleeracing ok

[@christopherfisk2947]

Witch would u choose these or sprint pedals

[@dannyleeracing]

I'd choose the Sprints for out and out performance, but the Moza SR-P pedals are great for the money, definitely would consider those.

[@christopherfisk2947]

@@dannyleeracing thanks pal I’ll have look at them too

[@Anty2004]

What if you forgot how much force it takes to shake after you pee What if you forgot how much force it takes to pet your dog What if you forgot how much force it takes to throw the remote to your other half (continue below)

[@kszytok]

That aluminium pedal plates are a joke of design . I would straight away move to the plastic one

[@cmorin522]

Do they come with 2 different pedal faces?

[@dannyleeracing]

Yes - flat steel plates and curved plastic faces, both shown in this vid

[@bikerboy3k]

Synaptically huh

[@anythingacoustic1]

RIP crumpet 😂

[@dannyleeracing]

It lived a life

[@dirtyacez1739]

lmfao, the cup of tea metaphor

[@o-SlickShady-o]

Funny

[@extramedium3561]

The 3 most British examples, ever.

[@dannyleeracing]

Raising my cuppa in the air in agreeance