STILL RELEVANT? Fanatec CSL Load Cell Pedals Review

The Fanatec CSL Load Cell Pedals have been around for ages. Are they still relevant in 2023? Let's find out!
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[@isctony]

i'm not sure anyone can trust a man that has his clutch in the middle

[@TheOfficialRandomGuy]

That threw me for a loop!

[@teknik12k]

Came looking for this post. Couldn't even watch the video after seeing that lol

[@jjimapro9756]

I think he’s comparing the old brake and the loadcell one cause he still has the foam in it

[@papabigbossnass]

Finally someone said that a potentiometer with a spring also allow for muscle memory based on pressure. I am mechanical engineer and never understood why people made that claim only for load cell. I was almost doubting my knowledge and wondering what I was missing. Anyway, Great video!

[@UnicornReviews]

Hooke's law was 3rd grade* material where I went to school... *(14-15yo)

[@viktorianas]

I use a squash ball underneath my brake pedal, I find it to be an amazing feel.

[@KaustikCODEZ]

See items like this I wish I could test in store like mouse and keyboard in Best buy. I've been on my g92 for 5+ years and deciding to spend money on a DD wheel or A nice set of load cell pedals. So many decisions.

[@thegeneral1955]

Do you have a microcenter near you?

[@BurtSampson]

It's personal preference, but IMO, the pedals feel a lot better with the tuning kit. I used them for a year with the stock plastic pedal faces before switching over to the tuning kit, and I really appreciated the difference underfoot. It made heel toeing better too.

[@lowguidoschopshop]

I recently got the metal pedal "tuning kit" and I believe you are wrong in saying they don't offer any additional tuning. they actually are longer and higher, so you can get more leverage on the pedals. it does make a noticeable difference in pedal travel and feel. having said that I do agree that they are a bit of a over priced option.

[@UnicornBikes]

Update, 2 months in and the elastomers have failed. I'll update this with the warranty experience.

[@UnicornReviews]

Fanatec replaced the elastomers, but I had to ship the brake pedal there. The brake is also the USB hub for the other two pedals so I bought the Sim Lab XP1 instead.

[@sebastianmeldau2250]

Hi. I'm happy with the loadcell. Not so much with the accelerator pedal. My question is, can I use the clutch pedal as the accelerator? 5:32 5:32

[@UnicornReviews]

Yes, just map another axis as throttle in game.

[@1980sEnjoyer]

i was gonna buy these pedals with load cell and put them on the carpet, will it move around if i do, if it does what can i do to stop it ( i dont have space for sim racing cockpit as the wheel is on my desk

[@UnicornReviews]

Bolt them to a plate so you push them into the wall

[@F7INN]

Why is your clutch in the middle? :O

[@UnicornReviews]

I hardly ever use the clutch. Having it this way is more symmetric for my body when left foot braking. I find it helps a lot with knee and hip comfort during long sessions.