REVIEW - Fanatec CSL Pedals & Load Cell Kit

The long-awaited Load Cell Kit for the Fanatec CSL Pedals is finally here, so it's time to put the entire kit through its paces and see how it performs!
We've reviewed a bunch of questions since this product was originally announced asking how these pedals compare to the CSL Elite pedals they replace in the Fanatec range, as well as other popular alternatives such as the Fanatec Clubsport V3 and Thrustmaster T-LCM load cell pedals, so in today's video, we'll do our best to answer all these questions and leave you with a good idea of which option will best suit you.
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Pricing
4:04 - Unboxing
8:35 - Hardware Overview
22:05 - Software & Calibration
31:13 - Driving Tests
38:02 - Comparisons & Conclusions
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[@GotCamel]

God I love this channel. You have been a lifesaver during my process of building my rig. Thank you for all the detailed reviews. Your opinion on everything sim rigs is highly valuable.

[@jackfrost0311x]

😊😊

[@kszytok]

I never thought that load cell will be so transformative to my driving experience . Love it

[@NoDepth]

Really informative review, as someone looking at a budget second rig just for console use in living room. Was eyeballing Thrustmaster, but may instead hold out for whatever Fanatec cooks up for PS5 soon instead. Having Tom on-hand to discuss and bounce opinions was great, definitely feel he should be included on such reviews more often. Cheers!

[@aidan2545]

check now

[@dimsoneill]

Tom has been included in every review I have seen lately on this channel, and for many months beforehand....

[@martindepunkt3770]

Great review!!! You both guys are a good match, complement and give opposition in points. Definitely making it more informativ and authentic. 😎👍 keep it up

[@ahmedelmi8456]

Very good and informative. You helped push me to Fanatec. 3 weeks of reading and watching hours of reviews, I have my mind made up on my choice.

[@Rosaslav]

I love how your videos are so detailed and comprehensive. I am looking forward to your comparison of these pedals with Moza SR-P pedals with Accessory Kit.

[@D_coy]

Great video! I have recently bought the CSL pedals, and are looking to upgrade that with the loadcell. You just made my decision a lot easier :D

[@simtherapy9533]

I’m glad you also showed us the clutch pedal. Your videos are top notch brotha!👌👌👌

[@JoshTT2]

Thank you for the in depth review guys - a great help as I desperately need to upgrade from my G920 pedals. I've gone with the CSL LC and used your affiliate link 🙂

[@JuanPabloBenlliure]

Best review of the Fanatec CSL Pedals & Load Cell Kit on youtube, amazing job of Boosted Media

[@dimsoneill]

They simply have the best detailed, knowledgeable and honest reviews on YT. Will's engineering background shines through. As a service engineer myself, design, serviceability and reliability are totally interconnected and integral to the value of a product. So many companies make stupid design or component choices that show the product has not been designed properly, nor tested sufficiently. Hello Moza!

[@alexbouska365]

ive been waiting for you to review this since they announced it was coming out, Love the content!

[@BigChuck777]

Great vid!! Really informative review. You all have me excited to try this out. I still have to wait 3 more weeks before my fantec bundle arrives!!

[@theAV8R]

Picked up my dd pro bundle using your affiliate link. Thank you so much for the great reviews, which remain within my G27 realm of knowledge

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks a lot for the support. Enjoy it!!

[@bs_shifty_4207]

​@@boostedmediathose spacers you have did they come with the pedals or are they something you had laying around?

[@njcdevelopments3765]

Very informative video guys and one that is completely relevant to me. I've just bought some used (but you would never know it) Fanatec CSL Elite pedals with the load cell brake. I previously had the low-end plastic 2 pedal setup that came bundled with an entry level Thrustmaster wheel. After online racing for the last couple of years, this is my first upgrade purchase and I can't believe how much of an upgrade it already feels. Even removing the components from the packaging they feel a completely different ball game to what I'm used to. Worth every penny and ultimately should make me a little quicker by being able to threshold brake more reliably than what I'm used to. Thanks for continuing to make the great videos and getting me in to the rabbit hole of the sim racing world!

[@ishannage248]

where did you find these used already

[@reesegraham3743]

This was the comparison I was looking for thank you!

[@Sandstorming99]

thanks again for the awesome video, really enjoyed your guest too!

[@SleepyThaDragon420]

I’ve been waiting for this to come out!! Making a purchase on the 26th and wanted to see a review on them before I buy it

[@Justin14379]

Keep up the awesome content. Fellow Aussie here. You inspired me to pick up a g27 and I’m nodding it. Hope one day my setup is like yours.

[@dimsoneill]

Highly recommend the Truebrake mod (see reviews on here and Sim Racing Garage) and the magnetic shifter mod. With these two mods you will have the brake and shifting feel similar to a good load cell brake, with shifting that feels better than some very expensive dedicated wheels. It's keeping me going until my CSL DD and V3 pedals finally arrive.

[@kennethvranken9460]

Thx for the review and comparison to the csl elite pedals. I currently have those and while happy with them, they do annoy me a bit due to the fact that if you misplace your foot a bit, you can get a different reading on the brake because of the loadcell position. But seeing this review, it's not really worth to change it.

[@collinl40]

Love this channel. Still waiting on my csl dd, but y’all always makes me wanna spend more money haha. Fr though, Y’all’s reviews are great cause y’all are real sim racers but are willing to review entry level stuff. Thanks for your insight bois!

[@rob_BMA]

Great review. Answered the questions I was looking for. And I'm with you on the slippery pedal surface.

[@dimsoneill]

Me too, especially with the accelerator.

[@Joe.484]

The slippery pedal is easy to fix. Just get some soft rubber to glue on it. Problem solved ;)

[@rob_BMA]

@Joe.484 I've move onto a different brand pedals and wear a pair of reef shoes now. So much grip

[@BradDown]

Thanks guys, have pre-ordered the Load Cell Kit. Good to know that the existing brake can be converted to clutch. Now need a review on best gear shifter to match :)

[@dirt_cobain]

I second this. also looking for the best bang for buck shifter solution right now.

[@aidankerr2001]

Chris Haye has a great video on different shifters from different price points. does a pretty solid break down and looks at both h-pattern and sequential shifters. def reccomend it if you havent seen it already

[@greenicon7745]

Best review I’ve ever seen! Thanks!

[@brianjackson1833]

Thanks for taking the time to review this set of pedals. The mounting solution does seem to be poor on the base plate. would be nice if they had some type of counter sunk holes from the top to make it a little easier ?

[@theVersatileGamebox]

Thank you for having the software download for my Fanatec LC pedals. I lost the application when my laptop crashed, smh. Thanks again man and great videos on sim racing and products.

[@TheRatlord74]

Ordered mine yesterday with the load cell. Can't wait for them to arrive.

[@darrenstaceyfrench]

Great work as always Will!

[@Dreamer66617]

@Boosted Media Man your videos are so damn good and informative. Your intro was perfect and legit told me all the questions I had. then answered them all. Bravo man seriously good work. Across all your videos

[@Disgustipated675]

Really helpful review. I ordered the GT DD wheel and got the CSL pedals with the LC. I've been using the original ClubSport V1 pedals so I was a little worried about these, but I think they'll actually be an upgrade. I think the potentiometers on mine are gunked up with 12 years of dust and the brake on the old CSPv1s is mush. I can push that pedal the same way you were able to on the T-LCMs with my index finger. Can't wait to try it all out, going to be a killer wait until March.

[@luxaly9510]

loadcell is definatley an upgrade... potentiometers just measure distance lc measures pressure... much easyier to find the right power to brake...

[@Equalsundew]

Think this will work with a thrustmaster tmx wheel for xbox?

[@ej4439]

absolutely mint review lads. I am in the exact boat you were discussing. Looking to upgrade my trusty G27 setup. If only these were available in New Zealand :)

[@CarlRottman25]

Awesome review guys! That moment at 5:53 though, hahaha

[@drazensusnjara7606]

Thanks a lot guys this really was very informative and helped a lot! :D

[@emilklotz6227]

I had a T300 and was thinking of buying T-LCM pedals, but they didn't look very high quality and there weren't many reviews, finally I upgraded to the Fanatec csl elite F1 set and then instead of buying the loadcell I bought the V3s and the performance kit, and now I'm happy and have a DD1 on the way

[@andydaniel3070]

I kind of did this the wrong way round, having already ordered the Fanatec pedals before watching the review, but I'm now very much looking forward to their arrival.

[@EareelOfficial]

oh, I know and love this musical track for a long time and now it’s here as a background, good

[@benstock2513]

Great review guys. I hope Fanatec have done some decent resilience testing on their servers because I think they're gonna take a beating on the 26th.

[@Infigo96]

Looking to jump from my T3pa to the CSL pedal with load cell. Looking at the Fanatec design it is very simple...which is awesome. It leaves a ton of room to add different spring and rubber....or even a different load cell unit. I beleive a outer rubber+ spring which is not part of the load cell to offload some force can help for really stiff brakes. But I do believe the V3 should get a new version closer to fanatec sprint and similar expensive pedals and skip on the motors and other fluff for better pedals overall in the 300-350€ area

[@MattChaffe]

Well, I have a T3PA, and I feel the CSL w/Load Cell will be the best and only upgrade I make, especially since there is already a lack of feel in the brakes to begin with. Especially since I plan to slowly upgrade to a full Fanatec, setup, I think it's a no-brainer that the CSL is the first pedals I get. I highly doubt I'll even look towards the V3 or any other pedals that might come out in the future.

[@ORIANPSP]

As someone with the T-LCM pedals, this video feels really validating. I've had them for about a year now and I'm still not happy with them. I've done almost everything. Different springs. Different amounts of washers. Different deadzones. Different brake force settings. I've tried brake mods, nothing has really made me feel happy and confident with them. I'm now wondering if it's based on the throw of the pedals. I feel like you only feel the loadcell at the last half or quarter of the travel. It feels like that defeats the purpose of a loadcell as you'd want to modulate braking through stiffness and not through travel. I wish I would have went with Fanatec instead but live and learn.

[@kevinblythe2192]

Agreed. I think the main issue is the T-LCM pedals have a plastic base to which the pedals are attached. The alloy pedals themselves don't flex but it seems like the base does at the anchor point. More pressure on the pedals results in more unnecessary movement where you don't need it. I ordered the newly released Asetek Invicta pedals on pre order last month so that should resolve my disappointment with TM. If this very honest comparison was posted 6 months earlier it would have saved me an unnecessary purchase by sticking with the T3PA's a little longer.

[@aungp1984]

What are the break mods that you've tried on them? I found a mod where you replace the springs with some thick rubber washers you can buy on Amazon and it feels a lot better now, I'm not sure why Thurstmaster didn't design it using the rubber washers in the first place, unless Fanatec has some patent over that design.

[@THESHADOW97139]

@@aungp1984 The only mod that works, is to not buy it....

[@tech_tutorials2053]

Very informative, thanks!

[@gregorydayton5428]

Great Video, I'm looking around to replace my Thrustmaster pedals. Your video has help me to make up my mind.

[@mikeb.9433]

I really do appreciate your honest opinion on the different pedal sets reviewed here. I have about $400USD to spend on a new set and found this to be very helpful. I do wish you had one more pedal set included for comparison which would be the Simforge MK-1 coming in around the same price point as the Clubsport V3. Thanks for helping me decide.

[@espressomatic]

The simforge look amazing in reviews. But their price have gone up and so too has shipping so you’ll now pay more for them than the club sport. But man are they ever nice looking with amazing adjustability.

[@Remzly]

Incase anyone is wondering I'm using the load cell on the floor. Have a rubber mat under it and a weight on the plate to help keep the pedals down but it's possible to make it work

[@wild_lee_coyote]

I just got my CSL DD and petals, I haven’t even been able to use them since I need to clear out room for my sim rig. Yes I’m getting the load cell as soon as they go on sale. I can easily see Fanatec selling a load cell adjustment set with different shore pads. Looking forward to trying them out, just wish they were on sale when they first released them.

[@rossimessi1]

The load cell is on sale for black friday. ,€20 off.

[@migascbr1000rr]

Great video Will, many thanks for your videos from fanatec ecosystem. Please tell me, do you use the two bolts in the front of the pedals and the two in the back to secure them in to the rig or use just the two in the back? Many thanks again for your videos.

[@Steve30x]

I have a wheel stand and I use an office chair but I replaced the wheels with sliders which stop the chair from moving when I press the brake on my CSR Elite pedal set , which has a load cell brake.

[@T.K.9]

Originally I played Gran Turismo 5 on a G29. And spent hours driving through nordscleife on the GTR the GT5 producer sponsored and drove for that 24 hour in le mans. Basically they gave that car to GT5 players for free in game. I had a lot of laps on the same track and on suzuka circuit too. And that was a blast. Now 5+ years on, I am back on PC this time. AC, ACC and iracing. And this time with the CSL DD bundle. I know there are more kits out there that are even more expensive but yeah happy with the P1 bundle (now called ready2race bundle with 150 euro discount). Bought the load cell kit for it. And later down the line the gt3 wheel. Its just fun. Specially improving your driving. With your lap times as an indicator. Without getting flagged lol. And with the ability to go for the 8nm boost kit. And if not racing, delivering truck loads on ETS2 lmao

[@Kieer75]

Great video! I really appreciated the comparison at the end! I’ve been thinking of upgrading from my old CSR Elite load cell pedals - would the new CSL Load Cell be a good step up, or should I go for the V3s?

[@dreweboygaming]

How do these stack up against the elite v2? Great video and I’m learning so much from you guys appreciate the help

[@TamiyaGuy123]

Wow, seriously in-depth review here, this is fantastic to see! (and maybe have on in the background while at work ;) ). The comparison to the Elites was an interesting one since you described them as a side-grade, but I had a question: You only reviewed the CSLs assuming that someone already had the Elites, but what if someone had neither and was looking to get into the system? Comparing the two-pedal set and (hypothetically, since the Elite Load Cell is discontinued) the three-pedal sets, is there one you'd pick over the other? My brain is saying the CSLs seem fantastic, but my heart looks at the aluminium construction of the Elites and cries that the LC isn't being made any more...

[@boostedmedia]

Neither of us really had a subjective preference for either over the other. Objectively the CSL is probably the better choice because it uses hall sensors rather than pots.

[@brenarce2194]

Great review! Quick question. Will these (CSL + Load cell) fit nicely with Next Level Racing F-GT cockpit?

[@JBWRacing]

thinking about getting load cell pedals, looks at led gaming chair with wheels :@ great video will, really helping me make the choice

[@ThisisDan88]

Great video and very informative. I couldn't stretch to the LC brake pedal so I've been looking for a mod for the non-LC brake pedal. No luck finding one as yet from a google search but I haven't got the pedals yet to investigate further myself. Is there a mod out there yet?

[@FreaknSweet88]

Awesome review mate! You have very similar taste in dnb to me 👍👌

[@Team-Fraser]

Really informative review as always and can see your passion in the hobby which is great. I'm planning to get the Fanatec GT DD Pro along with a Sim Lab GT1 Evo rig, my only concern is the mounting of the pedals with you mentioning the CSL Elite pedals will mount better to profile rigs. Can you offer further advice on mounting these new CSL Pedals to a profile rig? Thanks

[@MrBubarik]

I am looking a same gt1 rig or the TR1. Based on Sim Lab its plates are fully compatible with Fanatec pedals, so i would nor worry at all, since you are mounting not on a profile directly, but on a pre-drilled plate

[@marccox7371]

Great video. Question though. Ignoring the load cell element I’ve ordered the dd pro kit and wondering if the extra weight according to specs would make the v3 pedal a sturdier option on carpet without building bracing for them far better than the csl pedals ?

[@erkkyy]

awesome review, i think i'll be upgrading to the csl pedals & load cell kit, to replace my Logitech pedals an until I can afford the csl dd.

[@Sir__Gambit]

I live in the UK, love your channel and love your energy in the morning too Will !!!.. wait a minute you live in Oz!.....doesn't matter

[@AtMyOwnPace10]

V3s with the performance kit it is for me. Thanks guys!

[@JamesLangevinMusic]

I own the old elites and bought the T-LCM's about 3 months ago with a broke mod. I like both pedal sets and am fast we both but I've gone back to my old elites. There's just something more professional about them, possibly in the actual construction and way the pedal works. I've ordered the new elites with LC. The T-LCM's are great and so as not to knock them, I just found that the elites were more premium.

[@timtoney9646]

Thank you for the great video.

[@rossimessi1]

Excellent review thank you. I had the thrustmaster as my first load cell and was very underwelmed. Actually preferred my basic pedals. This review explains it.

[@kevinblythe2192]

The Thrustmaster TLCM brake pedal is not ideal but when used with the strongest springs AND the additional washers supplied definitely improves the feel by taking up unnecessary slack.

[@Jhan112]

Hello, I would like to ask you a question since you are very direct and accurate with your reviews and perspectives. I just bought the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro combo. And I would like to buy the V3 pedals for all the components that their engines bring and that helps a lot with the issue of oversteer and understeer that you feel in the same pedals seems great to me and all the accessories that these bring LC... but I want to know if those options that these pedals provide are enabled for Ps5 since that is where I always plan to play. both to the ACC, GT7 AND F1 2021 if they will be worth it for that case or better I just update the CSL pedals to their load cell and that's it ??? I am attentive thank you very much for your answer

[@coltonogden1513]

It doesn't look like it'd be difficult to change the spring out. Id be surprised if they don't come out with stiffer ones as an upgrade in the future

[@EzzraOG]

Great video as always guys. Just a quick one if I already own the CSL pedals is it worth upgrading to loadcell and later to V3s or just go straight to V3s?

[@sufferr2914]

No need to even go to the v3s the csls are good enough. I have the v1s and they are a little worse imo. And the difference between the v1s and v3s are negligible

[@EzzraOG]

@@sufferr2914 I appreciate your response mate. I already pulled the trigger on the V3s and sold my CSLs but from what you've said and alot of new mods that have dropped for the CSLs sense my upgrade, you may be right.... 🤭

[@seebarry4068]

Appreciate the summation for the skippers. 👍🏼🛸

[@The_Levkir]

Great review, just got mine as well. One question, is the micro twitching on the loadcell normal? I have started to notice it on GT7 and jumped back to your video, and i can see that it does the same for you too. Is it normal then? Or should i RMA?

[@MattBeardless]

Just sat here watching the tracking on mine, which I bought not long after this video came out. Nearly there, folks...nearly there. They're due to me in the UK on Monday having left the warehouse yesterday (Wednesday).

[@merlincaldwell547]

Thanks so much for this review. I appreciate all you do for us and have watched many of your videos…I have one question-what kind of ear plugs/earphones are you wearing in your sim? They just look so comfortable.

[@merlincaldwell547]

Also, thanks for having the chat with Tom. I really liked that part. It’s nice to hear you two bouncing ideas/etc around.

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks for the encouragement mate. The ear buds I wear in the main rig are Sony XBA-4. Very old now. I won them in an competition when I worked at Sony. Using them because I have them rather than because they’re particularly suited to the task. They were horrendously overpriced at the time and have to be sitting exactly right on your ears or they sound horrible. I actually intend to replace them with some custom moulded in ear monitors soon. The headphones are “Bose QuietComfort 35 II”. They were sent over to us for the Porsche All Stars series and we love them. Great sound quality and incredible noise cancelling. Comfortable and lightweight too. I actually have two pairs now. Highly recommended.

[@kristianriverasantiago1856]

Great review Will as always! Question: what are the red brackets where you have the CSL DD on? It seems to be able to adjust the angle, I am planning on ordering the CSL DD (PS version) and mount it on a NLR Wheel Stand 2.0, maybe the extra adjustability in tilt for the base would be nice. Thanks!

[@alimaleki217]

Those are Next Level Racing. Comes with the F-Gt Elite Front & Side Mount Edition cockpit.

[@IxTwistyy]

Loadcell ordered via the black friday sale and now I need to get either lockable rollers or casters for my chair. I doubt my dumbbells will work anymore to keep me stationary :D

[@oscarf7580]

great review guys! TLCM + elastomer (aftermarket) changes completely the brake pedal. Better that stock springs.

[@boostedmedia]

I’d imagine so. It’s a shame it’s necessary but yeah modding it to feel better would be pretty straightforward I’d imagine.

[@oscarf7580]

@@boostedmedia yes I have done this. It's should be already included in my opinion. If you have chance try it just for have a complete view. Pedal feeling changes. Compared to Fanatec probably the construction remain cheaper. One plus for TLCm that you can change pedal plate angle and position. I was looking for a DCsimracing pedal, it can be something compared to Fanatec V3.

[@bokiphoto]

Great review as always. I was first caught off balance, that Fanatec would produce a component with no way to mount on aluminum profile. Then, the mounting solution for the front bolts in aluminum profile was instantly obvious. Using a pair of 90 degree brackets, hanging against the front edge of the cross piece of profile, one bolt goes up, into the pedal base, and one bolt into a t-nut in the single slot of the front edge.

[@boostedmedia]

Yep that would work. Good idea.

[@jamesbaker9810]

Ah this is exactly what I needed. Thanks for this in depth review Will! Just a quick question, Will the pedals work just fine for the csl elite PS4 edition? Cheers :)

[@boostedmedia]

Yep no problem.

[@tintedstud]

hey Will.. love you stuff mate.,. bloody awesome. I got a question you may have been asked a million times before. I'm looking at getting the load cell kit and got the standard clutch pedal as an interim solution at the moment.. Just wanting to know the difference in feel if any between the standard Brake pedal without the foam (used as clutch) compared to standard clutch pedal?

[@CsabaV]

Very, very, very good review! I like that you guys came up on comparing to other sets of pedals on the market. However for me, it's a no brainer, since I already bought the CSL pedals... Load Cell is a must for me. I used the TrueBrake mod for Logitech pedals, which only has 20 kg Force to push all the way down compared to 60 kg on the CSL LC kit.. will see. Was a pleasure to watch the whole review. For me, it is the best amongst the other reviews I saw... And you did not want to unnecessary praise the pedal faces which gave me trust and not thinking about a paid promotion video.

[@dimsoneill]

What spring did you have installed in the Truebrake mod? I have the 60kg spring and it was pretty stiff already and looks stiffer than the CSL load cell in fact. Don't confuse Load cell capacity with the spring force in the pedal used to apply that force to the load cell. Two very different things.

[@CsabaV]

@@dimsoneill I have the v2.1 according to the box, which did not have the option to choose the springs, but the bump stops. Thanks for the clarification between the two, all I wanted to say is that I prefer applying force instead of finding the correct travel range for the pedals. That's the reason I'll go with LC.

[@espressomatic]

The load cell upgrade costs almost 2x the price of the base pedal set. A better option may be selling the base and buying different and better pedals.

[@waffleslayer5000]

good review

[@ch3m1c]

They should release damper kit for gas pedal asap.. custom one made out of 1:8 RC damper makes it usable and very cool set of pedals. I'm daily using Heusinkveld Sprints but built them for my 2nd rig for friends in my Garage.. ideal kit for that use!

[@Dave062YT]

I think you may 've got a duff set of T-CLMs there as mine have none of the lateral movement . Also 2 rubber brake mod parts and a medium spring has given me a really good stiff load cell pedal.[with the red spring it was even too stiff imo].Having said that I'm thinking about upgrading to a DD pro system just because I want the best experience I can get

[@kelvingomersall7460]

Here's a question. On my current CSL, I have a 2 pedal setup, the LC on the left and the clutch pedal on the right (acting as a throttle). Can this still be done with the new ones? I found the original throttle spring to be too light so I changed them around. Original throttle can be made into clutch if desired too.

[@pieflies]

What pedals would you recommend as a step up from these, but not super high end? (eg. under $1000 AUD, preferably more like 700-800). I’m now considering a simmagic alpha mini instead of a csl dd and am curious as to good pedal options.

[@DraughanTV]

Thanks for the review. Would you have anything to recommend for circuit driving sim for a V3 +20% price point ? I dont care about vibrators and currently on CSL elite non-LC and the foam is quite dead ^^

[@adrianchannelle8651]

Ordered everything in this review.

[@boostedmedia]

Enjoy!

[@Steven-rb7ph]

Having just purchased some CSL Elite Pedals I guess I will be waiting for the load cell kit to return or a future V3 upgrade further down the road.

[@boostedmedia]

The load cell for Elites is discontinued.

[@Steven-rb7ph]

@@boostedmedia CSL Elite Pedals Load Cell Kit v2? I'm not holding my breathe though; Fanatec's product release scheduling seems to be really poor for their customers.

[@alimaleki217]

Really great review; covered all of the bases! I'm curious how you would evaluate the CSL Elite v2 in this mix; worth the extra $100 over the CSL (w/ load kit) or pay $200 extra and go for the ClubSport v3?

[@boostedmedia]

Elite V2s are brilliant. Absolutely worth the extra and I prefer them to the V3s. Check out our review of them.

[@alimaleki217]

@@boostedmedia I just received my Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium; what an improvement over the Thrustmaster T-GT-II! Too bad they don't allow you to substitute or return bundled pedals. I just ordered the V3s using your affiliate link. Returning the CSL LC kit and selling the CSL!

[@JustinCees]

Very insightful review, thanks guys. I still have one unanswered question that is crucial for my kind of setup: is the load cell kit still recommended for people with a wheel stand? In other words, I don't have a full cockpit, so I fear I might push my seat back when I hit the brakes. Thank you.

[@dimsoneill]

You will need some way to secure your chair or stop it moving back, yes. What pedal set are you upgrading from?

[@Tugennov]

This is probably too late to be helpful, but I leave some feedaback anyways. I'm using a wheel stand that includes a cradle to hold the wheels of an office chair. I find the load cell too be a bit too stiff for my setup. It's okay and usable, but I wish there was lower pressure adjustment. I may look at aftermarket adjustments.

[@kmccurdy21]

You can adjust brake pressure in the fanatec control panel

[@bfife22]

TLCMs basically require a mod for the brake pedal unless you are using them on the floor. With a mod I've enjoyed them a ton, but that bumps them up to the price of the CSL pedals. If I wasn't in the TM ecosystem (I'm on console), the CSL pedals would be a no brainer. Hopefully thrustmaster does a Pro version of their TLCMs like they did with the T3PAs.

[@exokiller6758]

I’m just thinking if I should buy the csl with LC or the V3. I’m not sure if the LC from the CSL is too hard for me. Can you adjust the V3 more easily?

[@dunkinsdad1762]

I currently have CSL Elite set up. Thinking of upgrading to Clubsport. In comparison you mentioned clubsport allowed better trail and threshold braking but in summary you said not much difference. If replicating real world track experience is my primary concern and not just sim lap times, is it worth spending $400 on Clubsport?

[@stevencorner7241]

Hi guys great review.i bought the new csl loadcell pedal on its own,can you fit that pedal to the csl elite 1St edition base the black one instead of buying the new accelerator and brake brake.they look similar but can't find the info to answer the question.cheers guys 😀

[@SuperScruffdog]

Great video ,I’m looking to upgrade from a Thrustmaster T 300 and T LCM to a fanatec bundle. What do you suggest for the PlayStation five.

[@spxn5753]

Coming from a g920 and never having tried anything else before, how is the non loadcell brakes on both the csl and csl elite pedals compared to the g920 CLUTCH

[@AngelusFromHell]

Hi guys. Do you think it might be very difficult to get used to the stiffness of the Fanatec load cell brake coming from the pedal set of a G25?

[@tjantilag]

I had the Thrustmaster Load Cells. They added to my experience when I was running my T300. But you can instantly tell the fanatec pedals are better.

[@RacingPotato12]

Not much of an upgrade tbh, especially if you're running T-LCM with even minimal mods. The next sensible upgrade from T-LCM has to be something like Heusinkveld, not Fanatec.

[@SleepyThaDragon420]

@@RacingPotato12 sounds like you hating on fanatec ;)

[@thomas9290]

@@RacingPotato12 I had a tlcm for a while with my t300rs, but the basic construction (too much plastic) and the loadcell ring system didn't convinced me (become noisy very fast). I switch on a clubsport v3, it's way much better on any aspect. Ok, it's more expensive so it would be a shame if it was just as good. Still, my brother have this csl pedal (soon with LC), the construction is still better than the tlcm, with full metal construction. It's not as good looking, maybe, but it's more rigid. IMO at the pretty same price range, this csl pedal is better, even the LC charge is a bit lighter than the thrustmaster. The only thing is not nice is the standard face pedal, but it can be changed (with money, damn it fanatec, it should be in the pack...).

[@dimsoneill]

@@RacingPotato12 If you are trying to argue that V3s are not a significant upgrade from T-LCMs then I beg to disagree mate, as would anyone with functioning senses. Also the price step is reasonable and logical, unlike jumping to $1500+ peals. Try again, this time with thought.

[@RacingPotato12]

@@SleepyThaDragon420 I'm not hating on Fanatec. I'm actually running V3 inverted (that I got second hand) with my VRS DD and my younger brother has T-LCM on his rig. T-LCM with rubber bushings on brake and a heavier spring on throttle are actually a significant improvement over what you get out of the box. I really wouldn't mind using T-LCM instead of my V3s.

[@dalemiller1441]

Appreciate the detailed review - purchased the CSL pedals and load cell kit today and was wondering if they will mount to a Simlab P1-X cockpit without drilling?

[@boostedmedia]

Someone had the smart idea of using L brackets for the front holes. Seems like it should work.

[@tyncam24]

@@boostedmedia That worked perfectly - thanks so much.

[@yatzi8370]

Do these pedals or pedals in general come with bolts for mounting since that's the primary use case? Or do I have to buy the bolts separately and what is the diameter and legnth?

[@arifsyed2293]

How do the CSLs with load cell compare with the older Clubsport V2 or the Clubsport V1 pedals in your opinion both of which have load cells as well?

[@fabiotolas]

is it possible to use the load cell brake and the accelerator only without the clutch pedal?

[@raymangtir]

Which is best. Connecting the pedals to the wheelbase with rj45 or straight to the pc with the usb, ive just bought the load cell