It's Back! Fanatec's ULTIMATE Budget Wheel | CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 Review

[@Kefuddle]

The problem with the Formula V2 is it is too small. The thumb encoders are next to useless. The Alcantara wears out ridiculously quickly.

[@mrbungle3310]

Budget meanwhile i cant buy an old thrustmaster

[@waitasecond5366]

You can't call this Budget...

[@Fabiansterll123]

Me too...

[@SIMRIG412]

@@waitasecond5366 yes you can

[@LupusAries]

@@waitasecond5366 230 euros for a used T500 (with the fan mod) including postage. T300s going for slightly more but often for under 300 and that is with the 3 pedal set and I've even seen 599XX versions for that. And since everyone bought the new F1 wheel rim, everyone is selling their old rims. Got a 5 week old 599XX rim for 129 including postage (8,95 insured postage and I thought quibbling about five cents would be a dick move). New price 179-ish Euros. The old F1 wheel, under a year old, 116 Euros including postage, new price 170-200 euros. Might need some grip tape around the handles though. To thin and the rubber feels horrible. And thanks to this fake suede aka Alcantara fad you need gloves for the 599XX. The Mechanix Speciality 0.5mm work great though, hell even some cheap photographic Cotton gloves work.

[@namegoeshere197]

@@waitasecond5366 well unless you have unlimited money, everything is budget

[@johnathanmoyer2375]

I'm glad the rotaries are proper rotaries now. And I'm glad Fanatec managed to fix the shifter without getting rid of the push/pull function. I already have a McLaren GT3 rim, but I'll be putting in my order for the new one.

[@TheMoemeizter]

I have the original version of this wheel for my CSW base and I like it a lot. Even though I have had the infamous shifter issue and it has a little bit of flex, but based on what I’ve seen this new version means to rectify those issues. Aside from that it is a lovely rim, the grip and feel is great and it has great utility. I just hope this new version fixes the problems of the previous one, because doing surgery on a month old rim shouldn’t be necessary. And finally great video as always, I find that this channel brings a unique perspective and that is greatly appreciated 😊

[@billwiley7216]

I have the V1 version as well which I bought when they offered the rim with the metal QR bundle. It has been my daily driver and I am one of the lucky ones that has never experienced the shifter problem. I also have ordered the V2 version while it is available just in case it goes away again. I will probably use the new V2 since it does have some upgrades and put my original V1 up as a spare. I am glad they make these again and for the price there is no better rim with these features on the market period.

[@canadianoperator]

Important to note is that it's also completely compatible with Playstation! As long as you have a PS compatible wheel base. That means you can use it on any platform, which is awesome.

[@Elias_g1]

I just bought a Fanatec F1 Wheel...

[@neelnag627]

Hey, it’s a great wheel, don’t fret about it m8

[@Elias_g1]

@@neelnag627 Well, I really wanted a GT3 Style wheel and the Formula one was close in shape. Some advantages are the quick release and the vibration motors but the McLaren GT3 looks sick !

[@horkrust7322]

@@Elias_g1 if you just buyed it send it back. You have 2 weeks to send it back without any reason I think (at least in Germany)

[@thegoalie5233]

@@Elias_g1 ask fanatec if you can cancel the order, if they haven't shipped it yet I'm sure they can help you out.

[@Elias_g1]

@@thegoalie5233 I got it a week ago. I may pick up the GT3 wheel in the future tho !

[@2ndLastJedi]

I had 3 of the original McLaren rims, replaced and repaired by Fanatec and finally refunded. I will be getting this as soon as its released. But price isn't all that cheap if you include the quick release into the cost, it adds another $170 AUD !!!!!!!!

[@Ermz]

It's definitely a bit steep for just a quick release.

[@SIMRIG412]

Don't need the metal quick release.

[@Dutsky]

Damn, that walk-in be making the viewers T H I R S T Y

[@thegoalie5233]

Fanatec finally sent you something before reveal so you can do a proper review in time.

[@flubzorgaming]

Awesome review! Im getting one for sure later this year

[@davidtsmith33]

Very good review. Makes me feel like getting one.

[@MrTomWaffles]

Been thinking about the F1 Esports one for a while but didnt and they just released this, Thank you Fanatec

[@OnTheGrid]

Always enjoy your videos mate. 👍

[@RA_Vencher26]

Ordered mine👍

[@lestercombs1871]

My Fanatec CSL base is kaput after 6 months! Guess I’ll see how good customer service is.

[@Smegheid]

Interesting; I might have to consider this at some point in the future. I just finished getting my clubsport set in the door that I picked up in the Black Friday sale to replace my knackered G27. I ended up with the BMW GT2 rim as I wanted a round wheel to start with, and its sale price was too good to turn down. Work has meant that I haven’t been able to do much other than unbox everything, but the feel alone already puts it on a completely different level from my old Logitech. I do want a formula-style wheel at some point down the road, and until this arrived that was going to be the formula v2 I don’t see the point of the clubsport formula at only US$70 less - the v2 adds so many controls that I’m surprised the two are priced so closely. This new McLaren wheel easily makes a far stronger case, and makes the decision that bit harder.

[@Pags222]

Did it come with the customizable button caps?

[@corvettelovertopdrives]

yeah it will there the same as the V1 I think

[@Ermz]

Sure did.

[@bullzeyes23]

Bought it after your review

[@R83TV]

Does the CSL DD not give the speed info to this wheel in ACC? I have no speed and gear info in the display

[@MexxzzGraphics]

Great video, but how to set the BB via Button? I use the rotary’s for that..... but thats pretty annoying

[@mikeg1181]

Just bought it and already coming over three days

[@driflysh4597]

Great review, thanks! Ermin, how do you personally change the brake bias? +X% on one button, -X% on another?

[@Ermz]

I've really been liking it on the 'B' and 'A' buttons.

[@ZurdoVitoriano]

I'm buying one Next month

[@TheJAMF]

3:35 As the original had these and was released before the Formula V2, are these a better quality than the original, or did you want to say "just like the Formula V2" ? 3:58 I think it displays the speed too, but it depends on the game. [EDIT] (with french accent) Ah few secoonds laiteur... speed shows during the in use footage. I got the original McLaren wheel on release and as it was delayed was given the QR adapter. The clutch pedals do get some ghosting once in a while, or how you call them not going to 0 or suddenly going up to 30-ish? As a package, it's one of the lightest and cheapest aaand has the clutch pedals, so it's very good bang-for-buck value. With a BMW, original Formula and the very light CSL P1 rim, this is still the one I drive with. Good review!

[@TMGaming]

Does anyone the song that starts at 2:39 ? I've been asking for ages lol

[@piotrgancewski6736]

you can try do google what song is this or download app shazam which will find this song I hope I helped

[@TMGaming]

@@piotrgancewski6736 You don't know how many times I've shazamed 😂 It always either cathes Ermin's voice or it's too short

[@Ermz]

Asuka Sakai - Garage Talk. Enjoy!

[@TMGaming]

@@Ermz I'm giving you an internet hug

[@psychopper3394]

So on the Fanatec site when purchasing the McLaren V2 wheel, it says it’s compatible for Xbox, PS4 and PC. Then you’re sent it branded for Xbox? So does the wheel work for all consoles despite this? Thanks

[@ZockerDevi]

Same question on my side.

[@darrensimmons9106]

My shifters have a nice loud clunk?

[@wereitsoeasy5733]

If I have an F1 Esports rim, is this an upgrade or downgrade or no point having both?

[@Ermz]

It depends what you prefer. My hands much prefer the shape of the McLaren rim to the Formula V2, and even though the Formula V2 is a 'higher quality' unit, I still prefer using the McLaren wheel for GT racing.

[@jianh1989]

Can this new wheel be used with the F1 E-Sport bundle?

[@Ermz]

I don't see why not. It's compatible with every wheelbase in the Fanatec ecosystem!

[@Jupa]

shoutout to that dive through the middle buddy ermin i see you boii

[@slowinfastout3304]

Thanks for the video mate. Will you be using it for F1 games too?

[@Ermz]

For sure!

[@SimRacingEh]

A company called sim makerz makes carbon magnetic shifters to replace that single aluminum paddle

[@humandroid53]

I emailed Fanatech for advice on what I need for a basic setup for xbox. I got an long incomprehensible nerdy response that was no help at all. Can you help?

[@bobbyd1658]

Get a CSL elite wheel base, csl elite pedals + loadcell kit, and one of these

[@jeevungill7096]

I really hope it doesn't get taken off their shop again

[@TMGaming]

Do we know if this isn't a limited edition again?

[@Ermz]

I've not been told anything in that regard, but hopefully it will just be a regular product from here.

[@TMGaming]

@@Ermz Yeah mate hopefully, can't wait to grab one

[@nickfranklin854]

Link just takes you to fanatec site, wheel Isn’t up yet. Or Atleast I cannot find itp

[@Zoreens]

Me neither guessing its not for sale yet?

[@Zoreens]

found it fanatec.com/eu-en/steering-wheels/csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2

[@shsfaa01]

Can I use it with my dd1 on my PS4

[@Ermz]

If you have the Podium Racing Wheel F1 Base. If it's a regular DD1, then it's not compatible with the Playstation platform.

[@1000sofusernames]

I'm guessing you have a higher 'budget' than most! Budget is stuff like t150 etc.

[@Tehleetking]

Thats why the title says: FANATEC'S Ultimate Budget Wheel

[@Focks_A]

For fanatec specifically, this is budget, it's their cheapest rim I believe.

[@SIMRIG412]

Logitech and thrustmaster are junk ass toys. Go look up real sim gear and fanatec is budget you idiot's. Only cheap ass people buy thrustmaster or logitech

[@stevetaylor1085]

That dive though

[@BefallS]

This wheel + Csl elite for ps4 works fine on ps5?

[@Ermz]

I believe Playstation compatibility is determined by the wheel base rather than the wheel rim. So long as the CSL Elite is compatible with the Playstation ecosystem, it should be fine.

[@Draecko]

I'm incredibly doubting this one. Add the metal quick release for another €100 and you're €50 over the ClubSport F1 wheel and just €70 under the Formula V2. They should've included the quick release with this one instead.

[@mrworm1]

Box box box. "Is... is that the new catch phrase?"

[@thexman75]

where are the classic Xbox buttons VIEW and MENU...?

[@hamishthecat4370]

Ermy's so called budget wheel only costs $500 Aussie bucks if you want the quick release adapter to match the rest of your wheels.

[@Scoobydcs]

Misquote of the day. As soon as I mounted it u was impressed. That's what she said lol

[@sergeantwombat]

Hey Ermz you gonna be streaming again soon?

[@Ermz]

With any luck, shortly after my 3080 arrives.

[@MrCatsvanbags]

Looks like the 650s steering wheel which is kind of a bummer for me. That said, I missed out last time so I’ll be picking this up regardless.

[@LordSeth-hf8ew]

this made me want the bmw one it looks lit

[@Rafael.Leon24]

So would we say McLaren gt3 V2 > formula carbon?

[@Ermz]

That would definitely be my preference.

[@fleischeradvocaat272]

Formula V2 wheel works on CSL elite. Why did you mention the opposite old

[@OhItsThat]

I have the original. It was my favorite wheel and the best feeling Fanatec wheel I used with my CSW V2. The light weight for its size really helped with the lack of power with the CSW V2. However, once I started using it on my DD2, over a pretty small amount of time. The wheel really started to come apart. Nothings ever fallen off or came loose it just really started to flex. You can really feel it flexing and popping and cracking. It doesn’t feel good in your hand when driving anymore. It’s a real shame as otherwise it’s a fantastic wheel. I was really hoping the announcement today was gonna be another Podium product. Either the new QR2 or another GT3 wheel that makes sense for sim racers. Something in the $500-$1000 range with backlit buttons and the new QR2. I wish I could say I was excited for the Podium BMW wheel but what’s it gonna cost? They chose to use that weird looking carbon fiber that matches nothing any of us have on our simulators. It looks like urban camo to the untrained eye. Or some weird marble floor pattern. In the announcement trailer they used the real wheel and it has normal carbon under that zebra camo. We don’t and I mean DONT need to be paying for wheel compatibly with a real life GT3 car. That’s absurd. I think Fanatec is gonna miss the market with that wheel. I feel like whatever they charge it will be in the range of wheels that have not only backlit buttons but large displays built into the wheel. At that price level with those wheels your paying for a screen you can run dash apps on. With Fanatec your paying for an FIA approval stamp and compatibility with a real car 99% of us will never drive or own it even see in real life? What?

[@Tenhing_Eth]

Can this use on playstation??

[@Elias_g1]

Theoretically yes. If you have a Playstation Compatible wheelbase, you can use any wheel you want. The CSL Elite PS4 and the DD1 PS4 versions are the only two Fanatec Playstation Compatible wheelbases.

[@Tenhing_Eth]

Good to know! Cant wait to get it

[@eXoguti094]

"budget" wheel but the other "budget" base and "budget" pedals still bring you to $650 which is only $50 less than the cheapest bundle

[@renelammers813]

the cheapest bundle is like 550

[@SIMRIG412]

Csl is entry level. My csw v2.5 base alone is $550.

[@AltijdDean]

I think youre also able to use it on playstation

[@maxkruse7690]

MvhStudios has got good wheels for a low price

[@Tenhing_Eth]

Cant wait to get one!

[@brettst01]

No different now, still cant get it :) seen 5 website shill's now, but yep, typical fanatec release.

[@truantray]

I like how Fanatec gets Kunos to nerf the FFB on G29s. Only one brand appears in Assetto games, and it's not Logitech.

[@MrSocko-bh1jb]

Maybe, just maybe, you like driving with it so much BECAUSE it has no vibration motors in the grips? Like you also can improve your FPS (First Person Shooter) performance by switching of vibrations on your controller. Just saying...

[@Ermz]

The lack of vibration motors reduces the wheel's weight, which I think I personally prefer.

[@Circletakesthejake]

gosh i want that bmw wheel ugh

[@ChuckTownRC51]

I didn't catch it, is is podium level? 😂

[@naecatalin2637]

Let me dream using this on Assetto Corsa Competizione 🤦

[@hassanmeraj8037]

Not close enough to Logitech G29 wheel plus paddle shifters price.

[@Ermz]

No Logitech wheel is remotely close to the quality level of this unit.

[@timvanvelt5631]

This wheel has some serious design flaws. The quick release is plastic and leaves the wheel knocking and wobbling constantly. Check the Fanatec forums, its full of complaints about the terrible knocking of this wheel. Be aware before buying.

[@Algernon7]

Which wheel base are you using? I have the CSL Elite and received the McLaren wheel yesterday and it seems very solid so far after around 6 hours total play time.

[@maxupp]

SA62... ouch.

[@MatthiasBuesing]

...after a few seconds of racing we all know why ;-)

[@regibson23]

Just wish it had leather grips instead of rubber. With bare hands you're looking at a lot of sweating with rubber.

[@SIMRIG412]

No your not. If you actually watched reviews multiple channels say this rudder is sticky and has grip

[@SIMRIG412]

Even the v2 is all plastic also. Hate people crying about plastic.

[@kondor99999]

Fanatec. Whatever Chinese factory they’re using is only passingly familiar with the concept of quality control.

[@untrainedprofessionals2374]

$519 AUD including the quick release. When every KZbinr releases a "REVIEW" at exactly the same time with absolutely no preview or talk of a new item coming soon just comes across as disingenuous. Personal opinion.

[@idiscovertv]

instaBUY! done

[@ASOIAF-Henrik]

Im really thinking about buying it, but I really dont like those shifters

[@Ermz]

I'm in the same boat. With better shifters it'd be almost perfect. The rest of the wheel is so good that I use it anyway.

[@punishunext5148]

extra $100 for the connector

[@kuroyami6289]

I wonder if they would ever make a Podium style McLaren GT3 wheel.

[@Ermz]

We can only hope.

[@SIMRIG412]

The podium one will be the bmw wheel. But then all the podium owners will cry that wheel is to expensive.

[@Omlet221]

“Budget” Yeah I think we’ll stick with our g29’s and t150’s

[@kollmalme9291]

It’s more or so a budget rim for mid range sim racing

[@ns-tech1304]

This is never entry lvl or budget lol

[@ukat5526]

This Wheel has a lot of flex (if you like to see it, watch the video from Boosted Media) when attaching it to the Wheel-Base. All of cheap Plastic, why Fanatec produce such scrap-metals !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SIMRIG412]

Every wheel has flex idiot. Watch boosted media video and actually watch and listen he says metal on metal hubs always have play

[@fleischeradvocaat272]

Pls*

[@NicolasSilvaVasault]

budget wheel!?!?!??! LMAO

[@waitasecond5366]

Same 😂😂

[@Algernon7]

It's one of the cheapest Fanatec wheels and for the price you get a lot. So if have a Fanatec wheelbase then yes, it is budget.

[@ischwhit6747]

Oh, it's just the wheel... poopy

[@qsr6838]

Third

[@truantray]

"Budget" is a bit of a stretch. Least overpriced is more accurate.

[@ParaleticMcNeil]

Usually like your content mate, and always watch but let's be clear, it's not a 'budget rim'. Reckon a dose of reality that probably the majority of your subscribers will be using thrustmaster/logitech including me, I'm desperate to go fanatec, but it's so hard to justify in the real world.. If and when I do, I'll almost certainly be going for this 'budget item' 🙄...

[@Algernon7]

..The title says, "Fanatec's Ultimate Budget Wheel". This is one of Fanatec's cheapest options when it comes to steering wheels and for what you pay its a great wheel.

[@caeltout]

Well it's great that the wheel itself only costs 200€, but the base still adds at least 1000€ to the price and thats just ridicolous imo

[@momorious]

There is also a CSL Elite Wheel base which seems to be more in your Budget range.