The Fanatec V3 Are The Last Pedal Set You'll Ever Need

[@randomcallsign]

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[@thepacketnarc7634]

I know this video is old, but I wanted to pop in and say after having mine for 3 years, I have to agree. For MOST people, they are the perfect 'all vehicle' pedal set. They have plenty of adjustability, they're gorgoeus and made with premium polishing with beveled edges and countersunk screws... All around a lot of attention to detail went into these and with off the sheld load cells and springs available, you can upgrade and maintain these for many years to come. Sure, pedals are a personal decision and if you really want a set where you can mount the pedals 'any way you want' then yeah, there are compromises. I guess if you're Shaq and wear a size 34 shoe, then you probably need more wide range of adjustability. But if you are on the fence and find a set of these used for a good price, please don't hesitate. You'll love them.

[@ChristopherT_]

just got the inverted set on black Friday for $350!! 🎉

[@chrisnobleracing]

With the stock V3 pedals if you wind the preload all the way out to number 6 they don’t feel that bad imo, I do agree that the BPK is definitely worth getting though

[@gmarch4618]

Great review. I have a set on order. This review only further validates my decision.

[@chupposity]

Within 2 months and about 2000 laps of road racing the brake load cell is defective. Hold the pedal steady and the input is twitchy. They are sending me a replacement - and offered to fix it. In the meantime I don't have another set of load cell pedals and I'm losing points in my league racing. And they won't sell me a spare either to avoid lost time if this happens again. Get the brake performance kit.

[@M4rkV3n0m]

'a little more longevity....' Dude I am running on CSP v1 since around 11 years. Bought the Enhancement Kit back then which equipped the brass bushings, that are now standard on the V3. Thus these pedals will virtually never break. Oh and forgot to mention: I am still on the first loadcell even though i have two replacements here just in case.

[@The1UnderTheSun]

Good for you?

[@FilingAccount]

I was eyeing a Fanatec set with these pedals included, so this vid is right on time.

[@BlueShift2000]

Lol, i thought i subscribed to this channel days ago... I really like your videos and you worked yourself from just normal SimRacing YTer to my favorite SimRacing Yter in just about 5 days. Keep up your good work :)

[@MikeMurphy-22]

Great video. Love my v3s. Bought the performance kit but yet to get around to installing it. Also have the damper on the throttle which is nice but maybe not worth the cost, as said in the video.

[@pflynhi]

I love my v3's!!! I agree that the damper is not worth it, I also had it on the gas pedal but removed it all together. Brake performance kit is a must have, I use two #13 greens without any cotton config and my personal BF setting is 75 and ...and yes salt is best taken by the grain. Great review RC!

[@DMAX_DIY]

Hey MrP.. So I got the V-3's a little while ago. after reading a bunch of these comments, I am going to order the perf kit. Thanks ahead of time for 'cementing the decision' . My rig is full motion so I was a little frustrated that the V-3's weighed so much that I had to rebalance my rig. (posted videos on it) but Well worth it now.. Upgrade from logitech makes it seem a lot lot better. DMAX

[@DMAX_DIY]

Good timing on this video. I got those V-3's back in November, so I finally got used to the difference between potentiometer and load cell. I needed to see something like this to see how make the most of them. I have the stock ones, cause I'm kinda new to all this but I'll get the brake rubbers and see what happens! Nice post my friend. DMAX

[@mosaicmonk4380]

Do you like the pedals I want some my self?

[@viktoregerszegi1101]

I am surely looking forward to the comparison video with this and the csl loadcell!😎

[@randomcallsign]

thats going to take a while though

[@polygonbahn4979]

Hehe, also one confused gamer here looking forward for a comparison video. Curently rockin csls with no load cell and thinking of upgrading to csl load cell or just skip that and go all out to v3.. ✌️

[@DMAX_DIY]

@@polygonbahn4979 Hi Polygon.. I went from Logitech G25 to the V-3's.. it was an 'unlearning' curve I had to go through for a couple weeks- going from the potentiometer to the load cell. But looking back, I should have done it sooner. V-3's rock.. I have a few vids on them although they are not side by side comparisons. DMAX

[@Sean-ps3ec]

Getting my Damper kit next Tues... I want one for each pedal Gas/Brake!!

[@jesuisFORTIO]

I had the V2 a few years ago, it was the best pedals i ever had. Too bad the loadcell died almost every 2 or 3 months. After the warrity ended they started to ask 20 euros plus 20 for shipping for each loadcell what made me sell them. The fanatec porshe gt2 wheel i had also gave me a lot of problems. Dunno how they do nowadays in terms of reliability. Had a friend starting in SimRacing and went for the T-LCM. I would really like a long term review on both of these.

[@deathrager2404]

thats horrible. every 2 or 3 months.... lol for that price nothing should ever break.

[@jesuisFORTIO]

@@deathrager2404 the pedals where great but the loadcell was the problem. Really shitty one. Everyone i knew with those v2 had a few dead ones. A few weeks after that coment got the tlcm. Really happy with them for the price.

[@jmurr357]

I just got mine and used them for one night. What a difference coming from the csl non load cell. The lack of movement in the pedal is really throwing me off and making trail braking a pain

[@Salutifer0us]

V3 make the CSL Elite look like a cheap afterthought Liking fanatec or not, it's undeniable that those are a pretty great piece of equipment, especially since they sit in that hole of "more expensive than csl or tlcm but less expensive than higher end like sprints or cup1" like you said. However, at their price point, the few rubbers the brake performance kit is should be a part of the package - they market them as adjustable and they don't include the rubbers but some old foam found behind a wardrobe, classic stingy fanatec.

[@racer14glr91]

Funny that the CSL Elites make everything below them look like trash. V3s look great.

[@henrik1743]

Yeah I heard V3's are the best really, especially if you like clutch

[@kingcarrot6355]

Would love to see a DC, and BJ Simracing pedal review. They both look like great contenders in this price bracket

[@golfchvse]

great video mate! thanks.

[@randomcallsign]

Glad you liked it!

[@itchie]

How do you suggest I take the grain of salt ?

[@randomcallsign]

in the eyes

[@erishkigal1]

slowly and carefully

[@lucianp87]

With bacon.

[@randomcallsign]

@Lucian with the real tips

[@erishkigal1]

@@randomcallsign extra, extra, extra real

[@BandeiRacing]

Sick pedals..... good vid 👍🏼

[@zethyuen8859]

Make a review of the T-LCM pedals please. I would really appreciate it.🙂

[@randomcallsign]

I need more donations for that ;)

[@torchbearer3784]

I had g920 pedals before I bought T-LCM pedals. I really like them but I have nothing more than the g920 pedals to compare to. For me it was a huge upgrade. Paid 190 euros for them and for me it was totally worth it.

[@PyroPlays]

Commented because you told me to 😅😉 those pedals look clean ngl

[@mrmidnight32]

I have the CSL DD pedal set. I still need to buy the brake. Should I invest in the brake or just buy v3’s?

[@marrick3853]

What did you end up doing if I may ask?

[@jinx20001]

i recently upgraded from the thrustmaster TLCM to the fanatec V3 with brake kit and the difference is fairly big, the TLCM i had were very problematic, the pedals would have way too much lateral movement, the plastic inside the base was deteriorating, they creaked and squeaked so i took them apart and found the plastic wearing away where the pedals would be fitted and the pin system would be too loose with no way to tighten them. i had a throttle spring snap mid race but continue to operate... gosh they were just awful and built so poorly. the brake was also just not very good, with stock springs there was always the feeling of bottoming out the brake so it never felt like a real car at any point, one that worked properly anyway, i upgraded the springs to apex mods for the brake and that improved things massively but there still was always a point where the brake pedal hard stopped... the V3 on the other hand has a much better brake feel, there is just a little bit of give at the end of the brake travel to make it feel how a real car would feel being under hydraulic pressure. its built much much better as one would expect. the only small let down for me is the throttle is too light for me even with the stiffer spring, i don't have the damper so speaking about at stock, the TLCM did have a better feeling throttle but that was when i swapped the clutch and throttle springs, ironically it was that clutch spring that snapped. anyway nice review, kind of sums it up nicely

[@BabylonX]

Hello, 1 year too late but did you know you can adjust throttle stiffness also? 😁 There is 2 bolt what do the job, I can explain if you still looking for it

[@FormulaProg]

They’re more expensive now than it was on release. (Base version)

[@danspa85]

I have a very hard time understanding how much praise the V3s get and the fact that, if you dont get the brake performance kit, they are worse than the CSLs. I mean, to me it’s absolutely ridiculous to have a $300 product that is OK and needs an additional purchase to actube good. The BPK should be included in the kit.

[@randomcallsign]

Agreed. The v3 should come with a stock rubber comparable to the csl 60 shore. That's why I went so hard on it.

[@danspa85]

@@randomcallsign yep. You put a lot of focus into it. But I see so many reviews out there that treat this as a minor thing and that is insane to me. Keep up the good work.

[@DonsShed]

Now that it's 2024, what would you recommend? CSL Elite V2 or Clubsport V3's? They are both similar in price in Australia i.e. V2's are $500 (incl BPK) and V3's are $550 plus $30 for the BPK. Thanks in advance :) Don, Perth W.Australia (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

[@randomcallsign]

Elite v2

[@DonsShed]

@@randomcallsign Interesting!!!!! That's what I seem to be seeing...... even though the V2's seem like they are built cheaper and don't have as many options/mods.... EVERYONE raves about the Brake Pedal feel and that they are great pedals!!! Thank you, I will take that into serious consideration :) Cheers Don, Perth WA (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

[@drewedgeley2845]

Hi man, since installing the BPK my brake doesn't work at all! Do you have any advice on getting it to work properly again please? Great vid though, nice one

[@kdcustoms1272]

I guess you figured it out by now, but you got to recalibrate them😂

[@drewedgeley2845]

Hello there, i enjoyed your video very much. I live in the UK and have just purchased a brand new set of V3 pedals for £350.00. Do you think this is a good deal, and that i will enjoy using them? I am currently using Thrustmaster TLCM pedals and would appreciate your opinion on what is better? I am waiting for my Fanatec DD Pro direct from the manufacturers as i am buzzing about switching to direct drive from belt drive and upping the Nm of torque and detail. Have i made a good value all in all purchase? I also have a professional racing seat with the HF8 seating pad installed which is a perfect fit and great addition (another £190.00) but heightens the experience of feeling the car and road conditions. I have a sturdy GT Omega rig also, and the TH8S gearbox. Do you think i have made a good decision, and at a reasonable price, albeit,still expensive? I mainly my Thrustmaster T-GTII on PS5, but also have self built great PC system and Xbox! Could you also recommend a Fanatec steering wheel compatible with my Xbox (1X/Series X also please... Am subscribed to you now, as you seem honest and your content is of good clarity. Please reply with any advice, and i thankyou in advance. Yours sincerely, Drew. 👍🖖

[@TinoushGTR]

Will inverting the motors increase vibrator feel? Because of leverage effect. Weight is on top now.

[@jasonkwilliamson]

So do you recommend this pedal with the "Fanatec Brake Performance Kit For V3" ?? Cause i just purchased the V3 and the brake performance kit becuase the CSL pedals are making braking extremely difficult, but I almost instantly refunded them before even receiving them after your review

[@randomcallsign]

like the video says, the BPK is absolutely needed

[@chrispictures1]

I,m really pissed with these pedals, have installed performance kit about 6 times with loads of grease and they creak like hell .i,m using 2 greens. Have oiled every pivot also...thinking of putting csl elite loadcell back... Anyone else with this problem

[@luisalves11]

2 years late, but same experience for me. That and stripped bolts. The quality control is atrocious and made me very very skeptical about getting any other fanatec products. Even now that I want to bite the bullet and upgrade to a DD wheel I’d rather spend less or even more just to avoid them

[@stfn112]

Thanks for the review, which rubbers do you use with the Performance Kit? Does it matter throughout different games? I mainly play GT7.

[@phaytle]

It doesn’t matter throughout games which rubbers you use. Once you find that “sweet spot” in brake stiffness that works for you, you want to keep it the same to not mess with your muscle memory. Just use the tuning menu for adjustments 😊

[@DonsShed]

Can I ask, what are those shoes that you wear on your rig? They look thin enough for feel but strong enough for hard braking. Cheers Don, Perth W.Australia (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

[@randomcallsign]

watershoes

[@andymb601]

Awesome video, I think I'll get them also ''upside down dollars'', nice lmao

[@magz9816]

Hi just a quick question I’ve yet to get the feel I want with my V3 brake pedal and was thinking of trying one of the default blocks with one from the performance kit so for example say a red 13 with one of the stock inserts do you think this would be a suitable option to try

[@davidcupra4913]

Just got mine. Used the common red and green 13 mix. I do find it a little stiff but that’s after coming from standard csl ones. I see u use two red 13s do you find this a better little softer combo than the red/green?

[@randomcallsign]

hey, I dont remember, it has been a while since Ive used a V3 as I sold them a while back. The combo I use in the video has in between soft and stiff for my leg and the best one could have with the BPK.

[@davidcupra4913]

@@randomcallsignthanks for the reply. We are now all excited for the clubsport dd wheel base will u be reviewing it? Do u think this full force will be similar to the Logitech true force?

[@randomcallsign]

I will be reviewing it, and Im aiming for a video this wednesday about it. Technical side of it, I will have the head engineer on a call as well, not a review. fullforce is similar. It seemed to have more dynamic range than the logitec, but less explicit detail. As these are haptics, they are hard to explain.

[@davidcupra4913]

@@randomcallsign early days but do u think it will be better than g pro. I’m really hoping so.

[@randomcallsign]

better is relative. It hink its a better rounded product and the price is right.

[@ramentasty8]

Hi, i know you’ve been using wheel stands for a long time. Was this review done on a wheelstand? If not, do you think these pedals would work well with wheelstands and not push you back too much? Same question for the brake performance kit. Thanks for the review!

[@MrNice-zm9qk]

I'm running the V3s on a GT Omega Apex wheel stand. It's working fine for me. Of course you need to fix your chair somehow. I'll use some really loose zipties (i'll put two together into a big loop) where I can hang the wheels of my office chair into. It's an quick, easy, cheap and sturdy solution.

[@ramentasty8]

​@@MrNice-zm9qk Haha good to hear! For the past year, I ended up getting the pedals and I use a rope tied loosely to the stand and do the same thing as you hanging the wheels of my office chair. Good to know someone else is doing something similar. I feel like nobody else is doing this but it saves so much space!

[@hugovasseur1392]

Does the 200€ gap between the inverted and the normal ones is worth it? By the way, great video mate

[@randomcallsign]

Don't think it's worth it

[@hugovasseur1392]

Thank you!

[@alexosplayz]

Is it any good on f1, i have logitech g920 now and my problem is that since i have 3 pedals i have to twist my hip a bit to get on the brake. My question is, could you use the clutch as brake so you dont have to sit awkwardly.

[@MrNice-zm9qk]

Yes, you can switch them places. But you'll have to pretty much disassemble the pedal set.

[@mercuriallimit]

I am thinking of getting this to use with console, must i do the pedals settings on the computer too?

[@magz9816]

Just ordered these when calibrating the pedals for max settings is that done on the same Fanatec site you use for the firmware ?

[@randomcallsign]

youll have to download the drivers

[@magz9816]

@@randomcallsign Thanks for the response can I just ask I’ve download the firmware drive for the V2.5 base do I also need to download a separate firmware drive for the pedals Thanks

[@randomcallsign]

the drivers are for everything.

[@armorgeddon]

Please could you tell me which shoes/sim socks you're using in this video? Thanks!

[@randomcallsign]

Water shoes. Search my video budget simracing gloves and shoes

[@EugenernatorVideos]

Wouldn't it make more sense to use the damper kit with the brake in order to mimic the feel of a real brake? Is it not compatible with the brake performance kit?

[@randomcallsign]

it is, but the dampner does not give a good brake feel

[@EugenernatorVideos]

@@randomcallsign hmm I see thanks

[@Ale-wi1ie]

Sorry i have a question, i just bought the v3 pedals and with the playseat evolution rig i find it difficult to press the brake pedal because of the pole that holds the steering wheel. I only play f1.

[@racer14glr91]

Vaguely considering these. But, whose makes them foot covers you have?

[@randomcallsign]

Those are water shoes.

[@racer14glr91]

@@randomcallsign haha. Seem perfect!

[@kizersoze9559]

where did you get those shoes ?

[@billhogue9575]

I have had mine for 1 yr now Throttle pedal not 100% only gets 80% can not get parts to fix it

[@ryanbarrios2625]

Are these the pedals that come with the black pedals? Yours are the metal ones and I'm a bit confused.

[@ryanbarrios2625]

Like, does it come with the metal plate option too? Or is that a different pedal set?

[@randomcallsign]

Everything is in the video

[@ryanbarrios2625]

I would prefer the metal one, but not sure if it comes with it

[@krasserj4k]

@@ryanbarrios2625 dude he just said it comes with it you can swap em out

[@Mountain_Manu]

thank you very much for this review, really appreciated! I still own the discontinued CSR Elite Inverted pedals (also with loadcell), do you think the V3s are a worthwhile upgrade? The loadcell of the CSRs works like a treat and I am also quite happy with the throttle, so before watching your vid, I would have thought that the biggest upgrade will be the vibration helping me to avoid locking the brakes or understeering. But now you called them "gimmicky" and I no longer know, if the pedals are a worthwhile upgrade? I have been using my CSRs for 8 years and they didn't have a single fault, I didn't even service them once.

[@randomcallsign]

If you pedals work and you are happy with them, keep them. As an upgrade, the V3 is worthwhile.

[@Mountain_Manu]

@@randomcallsign but what exactly is the big advantage of the V3s over the CSRs?

[@randomcallsign]

@@Mountain_Manu essentially a better brake pedal. The CSR has just a small foam on the inside and a low pressure loadcell, the V3 double on the amount of foams + PU + preload in the brake pedal which makes the pedal experience different. You can make the brake pedal really hard too. But like I said, of you like the CSRs and you have a good experience with it, theres really no point in spending money.

[@hexa8700]

somone answear quick: if i dont use the cluch then?

[@krasserj4k]

Tf u talking about

[@XavierGoncalves89]

I love mine but I would save a bit more and get the heusinkveld 2 pedal set unless you really need a clutch. Edit: Forget the mixing and matching of the rubber cylinders, it's such a pain in the ass take the brake pedal apart that you won't be switching them once you install the brake performance kit, plus you have to lube the cylinders (hehe) as well every time you switch them around

[@fordharrison2649]

could you try on GT7?

[@randomcallsign]

Done that. All applies from this video. Good pedals for that.

[@damag3plan]

Great products, fucking horrendous customer service!

[@simulationstimulation961]

Oh wait a sec! I always thought V3s have a load cell especially at that crazy price! Wow! I'm amazed really...(negatively)

[@randomcallsign]

They do

[@simulationstimulation961]

@@randomcallsign so what's all about the foam and the brake performance mod kit?! And the mushy default feeling?! I admit I don't have enough knowledge about them, but with all due respect, if those pedals have load cell, you probably didn't do a good job at conveying that. I don't recall I heard you say "load cell" the whole video except towards the end where you said that they could be better than the CSL load cells if you want more customisability, which reinforced my thoughts that they aren't LC but could rival that. Maybe you mentioned preload couple of times but it could be thought of as the hardness of the pedal or the rubber inside. Peace!

[@randomcallsign]

@@simulationstimulation961 the video mentions the 90kg adjustable load cell at 1:53. Also, this is not a video where I explain what a load cell is. The mushy feeling is not the load cell, it's the original rubber on the brake pedal, which the brake performance kit resolves.

[@nathantw]

The V3s are fine without the brake performance kit. I used them for 3 months before installing the brake performance kit out of boredom while in Covid lockdown. The brake performance kit makes it really hard to push on the brakes (less travel) when using two greens and the foam. However, I found i had much better control. So it was worthwhile.