Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 Unboxing and Video Guide

[@azaralamouri5140]

Usually I think the rim is one of the least important items in a setup, but man, Fanatec is excelling now at value. Totally good job and keep it up!

[@azzazz4549]

Can't wait for November for my Csl DD to Arrive!

[@MikeHoncho24ever]

September for this guy. Sucker. Lol jk

[@ukaszczajka4326]

I hope for us all that it will be sent way earlier, because i am so impatient while waiting for mine to arrive mid september so i can't imagine for you guys that ordered for november.

[@azzazz4549]

Ah, I guess first wave orders arrive in September?

[@ukaszczajka4326]

@@azzazz4549 Yeah they do, but it was for 8th september but the site was dead and just after 30 minutes of trying to buy i got one it changed to 15th september :/

[@MikeHoncho24ever]

6th of September is what it says on my order. Luckily my time spent hunting the elusive and mythical creatures known as gpu’s my refresh game is top notch.

[@bernardste]

Great wheel,I think it’s the best with at that price. I changed the QR,so I can use it with high torque with my DD1.

[@prozekutor]

Just for the retro synthwave song by Future Joust, massive like! Fanatec kills it with music taste only...

[@patrickb5205]

Thanks for introduction of the wheel. Are there any plans to improve compatibility with Xbox Series X? Currently not all buttons can be used and assigned to specific tasks and also display (and rev lights on formula wheel) is not working. Would be good if you could give an update on the Xbox compatibility progress. Thanks!

[@patsam]

Available now in the USA as of this post

[@avflashback8913]

I swear Fanatec have released this wheel twice already.

[@racepnd]

Two different versions but this one has just come back into stock

[@MrGranturismofan1]

@@racepnd and this V2 is the one that has made all the problems with the first one, being ironed out for good.

[@fxxklxl6086]

Dude you have to open a online store for Turkish sim racers.

[@TheNicevideoclips]

Kind request to make your products available in India. We Indians are stuck with Logitech as our best budget wheel. So, there’s a big scope for you in the Indian market. Either through your own website or through Amazon or Flipkart.

[@blueferrari397]

The problem you will have with any Fanatec product is its reliability. I have this wheel in the V1 version and the shifters have failed twice and sent back once under warranty. I have the DD1 Podium wheel base and it has already failed and been replaced. Same with my CSL Elite pedals - Fail. Not only that, Fanatec don't supply many parts, so kind of want you to return it for repair. In doing so they charge around $60 AUD an hour, plus parts to repair. My personal opinion from experience with many Fanatec products now is to look at other brands first. There are so many new options available, which are of better quality.

[@nuclearpastry]

Can this wheel fit smaller hands? The shifters do seem to be a bit far and the grip seems wide.

[@nevercommitsuicide]

does someone know if i can use this wheel on a CSW V1? And yes i know the website says it isnt supported, but some newer wheels work on the CSW V1 too

[@SgtNiceman]

Why bindig the best reachable buttons N /P on consol with menu/share? I don’t understand this mistake, really..

[@dirtyjerz32]

Trying to purchase this wheel rim, but the site is forcing me to buy either the free quick release or the club sport, but I already have both options. Can someone assist me in purchasing just the wheel?

[@Roberto22928]

The plastic one is free, why are you complaining

[@dirtyjerz32]

@@Roberto22928 posted 5 months ago.

[@bandit4720]

I just ordered CSL DD with the boostkit and the McLaren wheel and can't wait to November ,my question is ,shall I upgrade to QR1 Wheel-Side (ClubSport Quick Release Adapter) or is it fine with the plastic one🙂

[@rickdubbink]

I've seen a lot of people say that the metal of the clubsport QR makes it flex less, I ordered mine with the standard one. Lets see in a couple of days

[@justinwarnke9744]

Shifter Calibration does not work for me. H Shifter is in neutral and Press P and does absolutely nothing.

[@bullzeyes23]

Please please please change the quality of your FANATEC decal or sticker. We got to stick it perfectly or else, if we try to remove it in order to correct the position, the sticker itself will rips off. I dont think it will cost that much to get a quality decal for the cost of your product.

[@pwolamv]

Are we obliged to first use a PC to install the firmwares ? (I've only a Xbox)

[@ajay.parameswaran]

Hello. Thank you for your detailed video walkthrough of the McLaren GT3 V2 wheel. May I ask a quick question? How could I get PlayStation button caps for this wheel? So far I am only able to see Xbox versions of this wheel available to purchase at my end.

[@Adichigahara_]

PS button caps are included with csl dd pro base

[@ajay.parameswaran]

@@Adichigahara_ Many thanks for your kind reply, and for clarifying my query.

[@HamVR]

Thanks for the video. For those that have pre-ordered the CSL DD, which apparently uses a newer QR2 connector, do we order one of these McLaren GT3 steering wheels now with the current QR1 connector and then also order a QR2 adaptor (at some point once they are available) or will there be another revision of this McLaren GT3 wheel with a Q2 connector already fitted? Right now I've got a base pre-oredered but no wheel and want to reduce the amount unnecessary shipping where possible, thanks.

[@offtrackpl]

The CSL DD is compatible with: Fanatec Podium Steering Wheels Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheels Fanatec CSL Steering Wheels i dont think we have to worry about old wheels with qr1

[@HamVR]

@@offtrackpl so no adaptor necessary it will just clip on?

[@offtrackpl]

@@HamVR well...if IT does not I will be pissed 🤣. It Has to fit otherwise their product page is lying, which is illegal

[@HamVR]

@@offtrackpl It's all good. Re-reading the website it looks like the CSL DD actually comes with a QR1 connector, it just doesn't say so explicitly. It mentions that the existing (quick release) component is upgradable to QR2 in future, which is what threw me. "The CSL DD uses an automotive-grade, all-aluminium quick release. This component is user-exchangeable, ready for the transition to the all-new QR2 system (coming soon). "

[@timkoken1570]

@@HamVR you do not need it. I saw a guy on KZbin using the mclaren gt3 with the csl dd 8Nm and the free QR

[@1gazrobo1]

@ 06:22 "In position D the paddles can be mapped as two additional axes" What are some things this would be used for?

[@timkoken1570]

Its literally 2 buttons then. I would probably use it for headlights and wipers

[@rickdubbink]

Like for people with disabilities, where they cant use pedals for power/braking. Heard many stories of awesome people like that using this wheel to do simracing

[@eugenearmenis2431]

For console users how do you upgrade the software?

[@rickdubbink]

Hook it up to a laptop?

[@onur7380]

Cant wait ps5 cslDD

[@adrianjuarez7565]

is this wheel compatible with the FANATEC - CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1???

[@theasiainnovationairtechco2660]

🔥🔥🔥

[@rubenresano261]

you should make an update, 2023 and still not full compatibility with xbox...

[@juanpablobernal2819]

I really want one of these steering wheel but i cant pay afford one 😢

[@racepnd]

Every single fanatec item I have bought, csl elite wheel, v3 pedals and formula wheel has issues. Very sad because they look great.I have not had any luck with their customer service at all.

[@DomB_Fanatec]

Hi racepnd, I'm sorry to hear about your issues. The correct way to reach technical support is by creating a Support Ticket via the My Products section of your Fanatec account, or you can use the Live Chat feature, open Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m (CEST).

[@racepnd]

@@DomB_Fanatec I did that complete with videos that I was asked not to post publicly and I was told the slop in my pedals after three months was normal and I could not even buy the parts myself to fix them. Also my calibration issue with my csl elite wheel would be covered by warranty but because there was no repair facility in my country I would have to send it in via the cheapest shipping method without insurance and I would be responsible to pay any duties and taxes again to get it back into my country. In my opinion this was totally unfair for a wheel that was six months old and it never got repaired. The formula wheel I also bought has buttons that have lost their click. All products will have issues This I can accept but the very poor after sales customer care and a minimal amount of warranty support available are not fitting for premium products in my opinion and this is why I didn’t buy dd1 or anymore wheels..

[@DomB_Fanatec]

@@racepnd Unfortunately, if you are located in a country in an unsupported region, we are not able to cover your shipping costs for servicing/repairs.

[@racepnd]

@@DomB_Fanatec Then please state that clearly so people can make more informed decisions before the point of purchase. Then if someone still presses “add to cart” it is on them.

[@jimmysays6072]

Can someone please tell me how to make the oled screen work

[@julianmaw2294]

Did you find solution?

[@jimmysays6072]

@julianmaw2294 there is none, doesnt work on x box . Buy moza steering and get PC gaming

[@matteoaversa2247]

Rotary encoders and oled screen dont work on xbox be aware

[@f1racing899]

I wish I had one but I don’t have enough money

[@angelg7120]

This wheel should has a metal qr

[@FormulaProg]

My McLaren wheel never came with that safety cap for the pins…

[@DomB_Fanatec]

This is probably because you purchased it before we started shipping the QR in a separate box. Wheels that have a pre-installed QR don't have the safety cap. The cap is only there to protect the pins during shipping, it is not required once you have installed the QR.

[@FormulaProg]

@@DomB_Fanatec all McLaren wheels come with the new quick release though? The simplified one.

[@DomB_Fanatec]

@@FormulaProg Now that the QR is packaged separately, you are asked to select the QR before adding the wheel to your basket. If you select the metal QR, the simplified QR will not be included. You should try adding a McLaren wheel to your cart to see what I mean.

[@FormulaProg]

@@DomB_Fanatec that’s a strange one. I’m not sure why anyone would pay £100 extra for the metal QR when the plastic one is actually a better design and easier to use.

[@DomB_Fanatec]

@@FormulaProg The metal QR is easier to use. The simplified QR requires tightening and untightening each time, whereas the metal QR is spring-loaded. High-Torque Mode on Podium Wheel Bases is only available when using the metal QR.

[@jbwx2536]

Would this wheel work with the Logitech g29 wheel base if I took the wheel off?

[@leonquillien7696]

Nop, if you want to transform youre g29 you can only change the plate of the original wheel. Check the website of acelith design for exemple.

[@idfk_1378]

Will it break my arms? LMAO

[@andyvecchiarelli2998]

please make this all over for ps5, we want dd for ps5 #1

[@chriskay8861]

Not "we". You!

[@DoomiePookie]

@@chriskay8861 you f’ed up the dd pro sells really well and lots of PS5 users who race with gt7 or ACC use it and it works great

[@chriskay8861]

"okay" cmd by a ps user. Pc/xbox users too. 😅

[@wildturkeyuk3005]

Hi folks. Just purchased this wheel for Series X. Using it with the F1 Podium DD and the quick release. When I switch it on, it calibrates and I can use and change the settings but it seems my Xbox doesn't recognise the wheel as pressing the Xbox button or any other button does nothing. Any suggestions? Cheers...

[@DomB_Fanatec]

Have you switched the Podium wheel base into Xbox mode? The Xbox will only detect the wheel once you have done that. The button combination to switch modes is shown at 04:38 in this video.

[@tobiasrupp8308]

Same Problem and yes in xbox Mode... can halpe pls.

[@EpicGT]

To me the old quick release seems a lot better and more simpler to use. Snap and done. Now you have to twist it.....🙄

[@racepnd]

Twist gives you the chance of over doing it and it looks cheaper

[@Calsonic8899]

No PlayStation buttons 😭😭

[@mrchrisp9731]

They come with the playstation DD Pro Base. Installed mine last night!

[@Calsonic8899]

@@mrchrisp9731 ? mine didn’t ? Did you get the GT DD pro bundle ?

[@mrchrisp9731]

I bought everythng individually, did you buy the playstation/Grandturismo version?@@Calsonic8899

[@kingthepro1420]

Its a Xbox wheel dude