This Made Me So HAPPY!!! - Fanatec CSL DD Racing Sim Motor

Fanatec's CSL DD Racing Motor completely changed driving simulator games for me. Most times, force feedback is a rumble, but this almost made it feel like I'm driving on a real race track!
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Unboxing
1:39 - Motor impressions
2:29 - Motor internals
3:27 - Why direct drive is great!
4:45 - Assembly
9:10 - Sponsor - Private Internet Access!!
9:34 - Gaming and first impressions!
12:22 - Andy's impressions
13:24 - Final thoughts

[@dumpsterdawg]

Jake: "I'm going in the dirt..I'm going in the dirt..I'm going in the dirt!!" So just a typical day driving in Vancouver

[@DemeDemetre]

hey

[@Priyangshu139]

Real SnowRunner

[@moondoggy17]

even wore a dirty shirt for dramatic effect

[@SSmallwood]

west coast BC gang

[@PhaythGaming]

LMG reviewing so many different spaces of technology has made me so interested in things I never thought about.

[@ShoelessJP]

Same here! I love seeing reviews/unboxes of things I never knew I wanted/needed.

[@TheBlazingRiver]

This guy has no idea what he’s going on about though. A bit more research would go far.

[@PhaythGaming]

@@TheBlazingRiver True, but it's at least really cool to be exposed.

[@evolicious]

Anyone that wants to get into race simming would know about this stuff already, LTT is not the place to learn about simming, none of their staff do any research or know anything about simming or sim hardware.

[@BoSaGuy]

@@TheBlazingRiver “Jake the fake is back. fatas can’t even open a box without struggling”

[@boostedmedia]

Good to see you guys covering some sim racing stuff again :)

[@CheZZ_TV]

i had a feeling i’d find you here

[@Gigawipf]

Cool stuff getting DD into a more affordable range and seeing them actually do a review from a user perspective. Otherwise we are currently still working on open source DIY options if you need something really customizable ;)

[@Bobbarker23455]

This dude the ultimate clout chaser its hilarious.

[@YayDanMan]

@@Bobbarker23455 Will might be making his name in sim racing specifically but it’s not like he’s ignorant of areas of tech beyond that, and shock horror he’s supportive of more mainstream coverage of this niche because that’s a good thing for himself and the community, wow 😅

[@Bobbarker23455]

@@YayDanMan your right he seems like a user

[@johnsherby9130]

Jake has that “I’m gonna steal company property” look on his face

[@Souchirouu]

Why do I have the feeling that Linus is going to find this thing in his house at one point xD

[@tinitis4144]

Nah, we'll see it again when it's Jake's turn for the Intel Extreme Tech Upgrade.

[@blockbertus]

@@tinitis4144 Jake already had an IEU ages ago. Not likely to see one for him any time soon.

[@doingFinops]

@@blockbertus what does that mean?

[@blockbertus]

@@doingFinops IEU == Intel Extreme Upgrade (okay, i forgot the T for Tech)

[@goronslime1469]

@@blockbertus nope just checked the playlist. Jake hasn’t gone yet

[@adfjasjhf]

2:32 That landing of the screwdriver kit was sooo smoooth

[@LeeroyJankyns]

3:15 Yes, that is an extrusion that was likely done on a 9" die, probably extruded in 50ft sections, then anodized black and sent to fabricating to be cut into the correct length and machined

[@Caloooomi]

Looked expensive, haha. Is 50ft common? Most I've seen is 40ft, although that is a complete section so mainly due to transport reasons.

[@elbowsout6301]

Great to see an average sim racer's first impression and reaction to this wheel base. You should probably clarify for people the actual cost is not $350, (that is just the wheel base). Pedals, wheel rim, quick release and desk clamp are all extra. So for this setup with 2 pedals it would be $760 USD + Tax and shipping. For us Canadians you can expect to pay $1270+Tax + shipping. To get this in Nova Scotia through the only official reseller it would be $1560 all in. Whether or not you feel that is worth it is entirely your personal choice, just trying manage peoples expectations here.

[@Jerry-tg2lj]

And an actual rig goes a long way, im sill on a g27 without a rig and i never simrace simply due to how uncomfortable it is without a rig

[@djhokage1]

Yeah, i don't really understand how people are comparing this to either the g29 or t300. Never mind calling this a "budget" option. I got my t300 rs bundled with the t3pa pedals for 300€ while such a combination in fanatec world would cost me at least 800€.

[@ChunkyWaterisReal]

@@djhokage1 people compare this to the g29 and shit because this is what they upgrade too ya dummy

[@theoracleprodigy]

@@djhokage1 It's downright cheap for a direct drive wheel. That's why they compare it, but yes it's no comparison in so many ways.

[@spdcrzy]

Still cheaper than a $5000 billet rig lmao.

[@ScrungleGaming]

I remember when they announced this on April 1 everyone thought they were joking about having a dd wheel at this price. I was so glad to hear they weren't kidding and I've been waiting patiently for this. Can't wait to upgrade form my g920!

[@EddieOtool]

Everybody half expected it to be thrash. Turns out it was a revolution instead.

[@B.D.B.]

The price they quoted was just the base, you'll also need a rim, pedals, desk mount, shifter/handbrake optional. The bare minimum viable setup is around 800$.

[@EddieOtool]

@@B.D.B. Nanh, more like 650 USD. 350 base, 100 pedals, 200 rim.

[@evolicious]

@@B.D.B. $800 is for the plastic CSL crap, lol. You are looking at $1800 bare minimum if you want the modern hardware.

[@dragbag1616]

For the people not in the know: Fanatec played it amazingly, they kinda announced it April 1st, writing it in such a BS way that it really made you feel as if it just was a joke, calling it DD0.5, stating they used carbon fibre to reduce shipping weight... but all of the specs were true and confirmed not to be a joke a bit later. That was the biggest marketing mic drop I had seen in a long time. "This value/money may seem like a ridiculous joke, but we made it happen"

[@worstenbroodje6832]

Hell yes! More exposure for sim racing, lets go!

[@worstenbroodje6832]

@@spritsfal5088 That's a downside but I'll take that to increase the player base.

[@formulaliftr3600]

@@worstenbroodje6832 a man of the people indeed

[@IbbiAhmed]

lets goooooo

[@R0ndras]

@@spritsfal5088 all the hardware sells out because of the small playerbase, increase the playerbase, increase the amount of hardware available

[@pigasusr2]

The more players, the shorter the lobby wait times.

[@tislumberjack3240]

I'm so happy LTT dips its toe into sim-racing every now and then. It really is a piece of tech that's advanced an extreme amount in the last 2-3 years, and ESPECIALLY gained popularity during covid for obvious reasons. Would love to see a video on modern sim-racing and how much its advanced over the years. Would probably make for an awesome video.

[@WayneHaworth]

Late reply but can you explain a little how the tech has advanced? Do you mean how the price has come down and the higher end tech is more attainable for average sim enthusiasts?

[@skull277]

As a sim racer who has this with the boost pack pre-ordered, I was interested and slightly worried what this review would be like. I must admit I think this a good quick review, with the key thing is unlike most reviews where the reviewer is a keen simracer who has a high torque DD wheel already, this is done by the casual person who has an entry/mid range wheel (Logitech/Thrustmaster which there is nothing wrong with either of those). Not only that but the review done on the table clamp and not a rig. So for people who are the more casual, where the price point is for this wheel base, it's fantastic to see something like this. One thing I will note, yes it is annoying with all the building of parts, however that is part of Fanatec's eco-system, so a lot of the items that required assembly they can be taken off and used for other parts or you can add more to it, like the clutch pedal that was mentioned, or a better responding brake pedal in the Load Cell kit

[@RathOX]

I love fanatec gear i have the DD1 & the drift wheel

[@thesign6879]

Enjoy it, it will prolly need RMA soon :D

[@RathOX]

@@thesign6879 nahh i service it myself

[@sara_m]

@@thesign6879 why?

[@awsomestleaperd78]

@@sara_m fanatec customer service is GARBAGE and their quality control equally the same

[@Norweeg]

Yeah I love my fanatec gear too. They have some crazy awesome wheels coming out. Especially that BMW wheel that is fully legit.

[@Pajamadevil]

Bono- My tyres! Andy- My steering wheel!

[@albertoberno]

That's the one who took Kimi's steering wheel!

[@caseyrice768]

found the real racing fan lol

[@ChrisPBacon9]

"HEY! HEY! STEERING WHEEL AND GLOVES TELL HIM TO GIVE THEM TO ME"

[@7thNoodle]

Thank you for this great video! You went very in-depth, even if it isn't a standard PC part, you took your time, explained the materials and built it. I was very sad in the way you LTT made the last "racing setup" video, so I'm very glad to see this video not holding back and really appreciating the product and paying attention to the things racing game fans would care about. This was really well done!

[@floflo19841984]

This are golden times for simracing!! The games, the equipment, the mods are all getting better so fast and they are already great to begin with....

[@startedtech]

My brother has a Fanatec wheel and he had it calibrated wrong (edit: ok maybe not apparently). When I crashed in game, damn near felt like it was gonna dislocate my shoulder with how powerful it was.

[@Sithhy]

That is not calibrated wrong. He has most likely a Fanatec Podium which can output lots of torque

[@simonholmqvist8017]

@@Sithhy Perhaps the brother was just a super experienced sim racer that was used to it lol.

[@RathOX]

Thats how its supposed to be

[@TheDJconspiracy]

If he's actually good, he might have it on a sim professional level

[@goldcd]

Surely this is the next step in sim racing - realistic injuries! Next review will include Fanatec's flame-thrower to simulate those crashes where the fuel lines get torn.

[@SiMBol10]

The setup process actually looks so much fun, I like that. Plus I love how customisable it is, this is the perfect budget entry into serious SIM racing

[@EddieOtool]

Budget remains relative, a full kit will still drain you in excess of 650 USD. 350 is the base only, you have to add 100 for the pedals and 200 for the wheel. Add up a few peripherals, upgrade the pedals, get a better rim with 6 speed manual shifter and you're soon to be 1400$ poorer.

[@SiMBol10]

@@EddieOtool compared to what fanatec used to charge for such kit and what a full set of top notch stuff is yeah it's still budget. It's not Logitech g29 cheap but it's bringing you into an ecosystem you can expand upon instead of a full set you have to throw away to upgrade

[@EddieOtool]

@@SiMBol10 As I said, it's relative. ;)

[@SiMBol10]

@@EddieOtool tbf my budget extends to the controller I already have sooooo

[@EddieOtool]

@@SiMBol10 I'm using a DualSense. With the motion sensor, it's satisfying enough for the little time I have to sim. Some day though...

[@Bradlifer]

Jake: talks down about people driving 3 series Also Jake: You're not supposed to wear flip-flops when driving?

[@buntfalke1235]

Yeah but he learned from his mistakes 😂

[@SoCalStyles]

I feel like there is a tiktok guy who could show us how flip-flops can be taken off before driving 'barefoot'...

[@valithmaltair1501]

Got my CSL DD along with many peripherals from Fanatec about 1 month ago. Haven't had such a good time in driving games since back on gran Turismo on PS1 Would love more sim videos guys!

[@ComradeMario]

wait, the host is Jake? definitely changed a LOT

[@naufalap]

C H O N K

[@theone-swta]

@@naufalap There is always one and here you are.

[@naufalap]

says@@theone-swta

[@devintolliver92]

Yes i love the sim racing love. That FOV was killing me tho smh

[@HokiHoshi]

I've had my eyes on this for a while now...great review!

[@pedrojogador9]

Can´t wait for mine to arrive, Oct 19, couting the days for the arrival of it, and it got me even more pumped after seeing this video!!

[@BjornVanAgtmael]

I have the Podium Racing Wheel F1 (DD1 included). Before that I had the Logitech G29. The difference in feel and performance is HUGE! But the price also.😏😂

[@marat9463]

@Abdulrahman Abdulla Abdulla for dd1 and club sport pedals around 2500

[@kaledzarzar453]

You spent like what? 15-20x more? Guys please don't think this is a usual upgrade path lol (I don't mean this comment in a judgemental way, more in like a informative/disclaimer way. Actually I'm the type of guy that tells you that is worth to spend a lot of money on the things that make you happy)

[@BjornVanAgtmael]

@@kaledzarzar453 G29 is around 250 euro's had it for 5 years. The Podium Racing wheel with the DD1 1800 euro's and Pedals 600 euro's. So yeah 10x more expensive, so I understand that it is a big step in the budget . But hey, nothing is wrong with a lower tier of the fanatec products like the CLS DD what they are showing here, that's cheaper and evenly great! I could afford the expensive one, so I took the big jump and I never regret it and never gonna change it.😁

[@evolicious]

@@kaledzarzar453 You are incorrect, this is a very reasonable upgrade path, the amount of tech and power that legit sim hardware has is far beyond what the casual plastic toys are. Like comparing one of those plastic home phones from the late 90s to a modern smartphone.

[@kaledzarzar453]

@@BjornVanAgtmael Damn, I completely forgot that the G29/920 is supposed to be that price, and that the launch price was €300 too, my mind had pre covid prices; around €180. And I was accounting for a rig too, I think decent ones can be found for as little as €350, because I can't think of someone using +6 Nm on a desk and load cell pedals on a regular (not bolted to anything rigid) chair, but if it works for the owner, then okay I guess. And as far as your setup is concerned, is very likely to still be high end tier for +5 years, so solid investment overall. And the user experience must be amazing, not too long ago I was able to test out the Simcube 2 Pro for about 20 mins (so I couldn't dial in the ffb to my preferences) and what an experience, it had so much detail that I remember feeling the difference in tyre flex between each side of the car (because the track had way more right turns than left turns, so the tires on the left got hotter before the ones on the right, hence the difference in tyre pressure and by extension sidewall stiffness), it was unbelievable. And the Heusinkveld pedals didn't disappoint either, they felt brilliant.

[@Spirit451]

Custom direct drive wheel base, custom rig and custom 6 DOF motion platform? Great ideas for a series with all that machineries LTT have.

[@evolicious]

No one at LTT is a simmer or knows (or cares to know) anything about simming. They just get paid by sponsors to read marketing material and video tape it with their casual ideas and experience. Do yourself a favor and go sub to a real sim racing channel.

[@wandrinsheep]

@@evolicious lol gatekeep harder

[@watersnortmoment3734]

@@wandrinsheep That's literally what they did though, this video is fine if it's your first experience with simracing, but the LMG guys are really inexperienced in this field. It's not gatekeeping, it's closer to harm reduction. To get the best information, obviously the people running dedicated simracing channels are going to be better than a channel focused mainly on computers and random tech.

[@wandrinsheep]

@@watersnortmoment3734 I don’t agree with this. I frequent sim racing subreddits and am always looking on how to improve my stuff and I know the channels your talking about for games as well as product reviews and love them all but none of them have even close to half the reach of LMG and if this can bring more people into sim racing I welcome it. This is the ultimate gatekeeping and it’s quite bad in the sim racing community.

[@ThisOldTechGuy]

My guy you are SO me a couple of years ago. So fun to watch. Cannot WAIT for my CSL DD. Get a rig my guy.

[@AshokkumarJakkula]

I just ordered the full kit today with the boost pack and the F1 wheel!! Im gonna enjoy this setup!!

[@JonNewsh]

This with VR would be so amazing, I’m sure somehow has already mentioned that in the comments. But the thought of that just excites me, like an at home arcade machine

[@DaKing100]

i love how the whole ltt team all follow like different parts of the gaming and pc scene. Linux, Keyboards, Racing Wheels etc etc.

[@khalidadisa2786]

Needed this especially as I've been into f1 lately

[@zachdunphey2039]

love to see the racing sim stuff you all should do a entire Fanatec setup

[@seangoulden]

“We’re taking it apart??” “We’re not taking it apart” *proceeds to throw tools at him* “We’re taking it apart!”

[@vurvurvur]

"The car that I own right now, which is an e60 M5" my condolences, you absolute madlad.

[@evolicious]

he's only cool if he has the V10 tho

[@lucaskelly4590]

@@evolicious that's the only engine for the e60 m5...

[@viniciusaraujo2376]

He had my atention, but after he said this he got my respect

[@TrueKivan]

I have been doing extra work on saturdays to finally get into sim racing with this here base. If everything goes according to plan everything will arrive at the start of my stay-in two weeks holliday. I'm sure it will be a great time.

[@bnielsen7000]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, no really! - I have been watching so many reviews of this product, but you are the only one who truly showed emotions, and that tells me that i gotta get that old G27 to the fleemarket. Thank You.

[@ricardskursitis4401]

That’s an aluminum extrusion not a machined peace.

[@Deathscythe91]

peace is never machined, its handwoven by hippies

[@SimonBauer7]

looks like v slot extrusion

[@thekid9989]

I use to haul extrusion out of the GTA. Definitely an extrusion, a lot cheaper process.

[@EddieOtool]

The ends of the extrusion are machined.

[@isorokudono]

@@Deathscythe91 hahahahaha this!

[@TidusfromZanarkand]

The reason this is a great video is: I'm not into cars, I don't have a license, I don't care about driving, I hate driving games, but Jakes genuine enthusiasm makes me wanna play with this wheel!!! I've played Forza and this looks really fun!!

[@juliancantarelli]

It's what it makes this channel great. How excited is everyone on showing what they really like, not just some sponsored product that they don't care.

[@TidusfromZanarkand]

@@juliancantarelli Indeed

[@SaintRampalSpiritualLeader]

Don't play forza with this

[@marcusborderlands6177]

It's a ton of fun, just don't play Forza with a wheel, it sucks.

[@watersnortmoment3734]

@@marcusborderlands6177 There's hope for Horizon 5 at least

[@rooskadoodle5952]

love jake nerding out over sim racing tech. great content!

[@thepylonperspective]

Me: “I mean…” Brain: “Do it! I need it!” Wallet: “Don’t you fucking dare!”

[@aleshon9563]

Literally same :D The secret is to just neck a couple of beers and you won't care about, what your wallet thinks about it. Getting it past your significant other is a whole other story though.

[@jiehfeng]

9:32 Lmao at the end this man literally had that look of "can't believe I said all that"

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

I love how things are just being thrown into the scene

[@BarryTGash]

Takes me back to the 4-banks of Sega Rally Championship they used to have about 18 years ago. Had a huge amount of fun on those - drinking and driving was encouraged!

[@mephisto1176]

That honestly had to have been the best plug for LTT store I've seen yet LOL

[@placeholder2924]

I love this, but it's a racing wheel base, not a racing motor. That could confuse people, even with the thumbnail.

[@SimonBauer7]

lets build a racecar with it as the drive motor and see how it goes!

[@watersnortmoment3734]

Well, the motor running it is just a powerful servo motor, so just calling it a motor wouldn't be completely wrong.

[@placeholder2924]

@@watersnortmoment3734 my comment pointed out that it is potentially misleading. Not that it's entirely incorrect.

[@simulationstimulation961]

Simracer here! Happy to see this 👌🏻

[@kjb1336]

Nice work there Jake mate 🤘🔥🤘🔥👍🔥🤘

[@ClarkBark14]

The optional load cell brake pedal makes as much of an improvement as going from belt to DD imo. So much more braking control.

[@mark_reviews-reddit]

More Jake, Anthony, and Linus. I always enjoy their videos! Also, "really heavy" 11lbs....I was expecting like 40lbs or something.

[@dinkarfowkar999]

And I want Riley and James also

[@mortontony1]

Considering most wheels for video games people have felt are between like 3 and 6 pounds and physically larger, it makes sense. And this is still the small one! The one I snagged earlier this year is about 35.

[@falxie_]

This is the sorta thing to get me into racing games

[@Bobbarker23455]

Have had my Fanatec setup for 3 yes no problem really amazing gear.

[@zergslayer69]

I know theres a lot of super detailed reviews on this wheel from the hardcore sim community, but I am very very happy to get an impression from someone who doesn't drive super high end gear on a daily basis. Naturally if you come from a DD2 you'll feel the CSL DD will be much weaker. But since they're directly comparing to something the average person is more likely to own, you get a less biased opinion.

[@DuckReconMajor]

I feel the same way, I was expecting a trainwreck but this video ended up being quite enjoyable in a different way than the hardcore sim racer channels. At the very least it looks like Jake fixed his FOV, which I was wondering if he was going to mention in the video. I kinda feel bad as one of the people giving him crap about it last time lol

[@Tarets]

They're comparing 700€ set to 200-300€ ones. How is this a less biased opinion?

[@zergslayer69]

@@Tarets biased as in being able to say "yea 5nm is as good or enough of an upgrade from a logitech" vs "you need a 8nm at minimum because I've used a DD1 and this is too weak"

[@watersnortmoment3734]

@@zergslayer69 If you're upgrading from a csl elite you will notice that you're down on torque without the boost kit, but that's a little bit of a different market lmao

[@zergslayer69]

@@watersnortmoment3734 I had a g29 before, so definitely not from CSL elite class

[@janemba42]

"Something in French, I dunno I'm just the editor" "Shut up Riley" So much shade cast at Riley!

[@lbLevii]

My name is Riley too lmfaooo

[@janemba42]

@@lbLevii Shut up Riley.

[@ShatteredF1re7733]

My favorite thing about driving with flip flops is taking them off while I drive. I tried to drive with them on. That lasted about 15 seconds. Then I discovered, it's amazing driving barefoot. The amount of control uou feel is crazy you can feel the engine vibrating through the pedals. You can even grab the pedals with your toes. And you are hyper aware of your feet positioning because you can feel everything. Unlike when you are stomping around in shoes.

[@Blue-cq2hl]

This looks legit and like an oddly satisfying experience of putting it together if you're really into racers at least.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

This was a great review and a fun video, although I was a little uncomfortable hearing about Jake's "thrustmaster" . Regardless, I think I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas now.

[@goodmorningkay]

As an avid member of the Sim Racing Community, I approve 👌

[@zachspiegel1577]

Do you know what game he was playing?

[@1793fuji]

@@zachspiegel1577 Assetto Corsa

[@ShoresOfHelll]

That grin can't be faked. Currently using the G29 but definitely getting this.

[@b3artn47]

Fanatex user here. Going from the CSL Elite to the New DD will be amazing.

[@julespeterson7873]

An E60 M5 is a pretty sweet car! I hope it's behaving and that the engine or transmission aren't trying to kill themselves

[@Darklord_tK]

Great car, shitty parts that break every 5000 miles this coming from someone who daily drives an 07 E60

[@julespeterson7873]

@@Darklord_tK I daily a 2013 Ford Taurus limited. The biggest gotcha for those is the water pump. Which is run by the timing chain. New water pump, chain, guides, and tensioner and ~12hrs labor $2200

[@Grommish]

Jake: We'll just ignore the fact we have a clutch pedal.. Typical.. No clutch love!

[@rustler08]

PDK>stick-shift.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@rustler08 yanks cant drive thus autos

[@evolicious]

@@girlsdrinkfeck We are thankful for that, less car theft. We also have some of the largest car culture communities on earth.

[@evolicious]

@@rustler08 Sure, if you drive a porsche, but not everyone has a porsche, kiddo.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@evolicious because america has no natives its a mix of people of the world

[@im_an_eagle2209]

I am very jealous of the stuff you get to try out

[@YayDanMan]

Well talk about a personal passion I didn’t expect to see on an LMG channel 😱

[@SiggsGBR]

Wheelbase $500....but it would have been nice to elaborate on the cost of the wheel and pedals on top. Total cost of that setup is significantly more!

[@TheBrennanSchafer]

Not really. The normal base costs $350. You can get their pedals for $70 and their cheapesty wheels start at $150 (although I think some are currently out of stock as they transitioning to the new line up. Hell, you could probably find one of their cheaper wheels used for ~$100. My buddy just bought a used CSL Elite w/ pedals and a P1 wheel for $400). So you can get a whole new Fanatec set for the mid $500's (or less if you don't mind used). I bought a new CSL Elite Starter set (w/ pedals and wheel) for $550 from Fantatec a couple of years ago. So while these guys cleary don't know much about the simracing world you very much can get a whole Fanatec set starting in the mid $500's if you have some patience/get lucky. And believe me it is more than worth it. You get A LOT more bang for you buck with something like the CSL DD than anything Logitech or Thrustmaster currently offers.

[@SiggsGBR]

@@TheBrennanSchafer going of current Fanatec website prices(Europe), the setup 'as tested' costs €700, or $828usd. Before shipping, so probably nudging $850. Price in the review should as closely reflect the current price as possible, no used market, or getting lucky in a sale, etc. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ I used to love Fanatec wheels I've had three or four over the years. But the way they've moved I to pro-sumer has priced me out, for what is only a part time hobby. So I'd hate for someone to get their hopes up thinking what they're seeing is what they'd get for the quoted price. And that's without the quick release because I couldn't find the right one.

[@TheBrennanSchafer]

@@SiggsGBR well, yeah I guess that’s over in Europe. I was referring to the North American pricing (where this was filmed). As tested, it’s only $600 US dollars. So not much over what they were saying. Fanatec’s website automatically adds taxes for the region and you guys over in Europe have VAT and other higher taxes than we do which is why your prices are higher. I disagree with the whole pro-sumer notion. I think Fanatec is just trying to make a quality product. Unfortunately mimicking real world steering forces it takes a strong (>5 Nm) and agile motor which isn’t cheaper to do properly. Sure if you compare it to toy wheels like G29 or T150 it looks expensive but they are for different markets one is made for a younger crowd mostly playing on consoles and Fanatec is aimed more at enthusiasts who are older and sim race as a hobby. Even then $600 isn’t all that much to spend on a hobby as an adult. Hell, it’s not unusually for cyclists to spend $2000- $8000 on a decent mountain or road bike. Let alone the cost of a hobby like real world racing. To put it in prospective someone making min wage where live would only have to work one 5-day work week to afford and entry level Fanatec set-up and for those with a normal job they would only have to work a couple days for that kind of money. When you break down the 1000’s of hours of entertainment it can bring you it’s actually and extremely cheap form of entertainment. I know wages are less for you guys in Europe and prices/taxes are higher (which provides you guys with other benefits) but that’s not really Fanatec’s fault. That how you guys have chosen to run your economy. Which again had its pros and cons but this is unfortunately a con for you guys.

[@berend109]

Amazing choice going for the e60 and nurburg combo.

[@betabars]

BMW E60?

[@berend109]

@@betabars yes

[@16valveBravoSpoonz]

@@betabars yes a 5 series for people that dont know the bmw code.

[@betabars]

@@16valveBravoSpoonz Do you like BMWs

[@jakehiggins5118]

This video actually convinced me to upgrade from my g920 to this. The whole kit with the wheel, the DD base, pedals, and clutch pedal was only $500 USD including shipping and taxes which IMO is a great value for what you're getting. I am keeping my logitech shifter for now and upgrading to a nicer one later down the road so i saved about $250 there.

[@LordandGodofYouTube]

I started out with a Fanatec club sport wheelbase and pedals a couple of years ago, now I have an $11,000 sim racing setup. It's a rabbit hole to disappear down for sure once you get into this stuff, but so much fun!

[@spaceman-hh2lq]

I am most definitely getting this in the near future

[@nexas2316]

Just be aware, that only the base is 400-500 dollars. To get the full setup with all the neccesary accesories, it's gonna be like 1500-2000 bucks, cause just the steering wheel alone pretty much costs the same as the base.

[@spaceman-hh2lq]

@@nexas2316 ya know that

[@Zerkyie]

​@@nexas2316 1500-2000, what are you smoking. 350 or 480 for the base. 200 for wheel. 80 for pedals 30 for Table clamp 30 ish for shipping I think 700 ish for 5nm 880 ish for 8nm. You could even fit a hefty aluminium profile rig into this and still be under 1500. If you order a rig with it, you don't need the table clamp, so that will also save you the 30 there.

[@adriangenshin9284]

The editor comited 2 sins in this video: 1 mismatched fonts 2 comic sans I will hunt you down

[@RampantLeaf]

Jake is so good on camera, I'd love to see more of him

[@BOMBPHONICS]

I just got my csl dd. Can’t wait to get back on iracing!!!

[@_Caddac]

I mean, the T300RS (2 pedals, wheel and base) is typically around $350. Getting Fanatec's cheapest full config for the CSL DD comes out to over $630 ($200 for a wheel with buttons, $350 for the base, $80 for the pedals, $30 for the table top mount). They really can't be compared to one another.

[@donald2940]

Yup can't be compared, one is trash and other is fanatec

[@Tarets]

That's a total of 680, not 630. And you haven't counted the delivery price yet, which even within europe is 30-40€. Not to mention, for 350 you can get the top T300 edition with gorgeous Alcantara rim, while the Fanatec WRC is literally the cheapest flimsy rim you can choose. The motor is most important, obviously, but it's not the only factor that adds up to the enjoyment, so I agree this comparison makes zero sense.

[@zwenkwiel816]

@@Tarets it does make sense to get this over any of the more expensive thrustmaster wheels though. Like the TS-PC or TS-XW. Those are kind of obsolete now. And unless you absolutely need more than 8 Nm I think this might even be a better option than all other DD wheels out there...

[@ChuckTownRC51]

And when you spend $350 on TM you will wish you just paid more for the Fanatec

[@raptorjeezus2607]

Felt better when I finally saw the content manager window. Woulda loved him doing some Touge tho

[@vsd1988]

ah shit :D i commented to get content manager before i saw it...oh well

[@raptorjeezus2607]

@@vsd1988 id actually kinda dig it if they did a video on Assettos wonky performance habits, like, it only really utilizes 2 threads so what do I upgrade to get good VR performance. Running the absolute most average pc they built not too long ago

[@vsd1988]

@@raptorjeezus2607 wonky? ac is far from wonky for me I78700 with a 1080

[@raptorjeezus2607]

@@vsd1988 it do be wonky, like yeah it’s fine-ish in 2d even my most average gaming pc gets 80fps with most csp stuff turned on SOL installed and high graphics but try hitting full refresh rate in VR, on a server with many different car mods and see what’s up! I can’t get on SRP and Touge Life 2 without getting nauseous from the spikes in frame time

[@vsd1988]

@@raptorjeezus2607 ofcours you will have to turn down things for VR...don,t expect to run it with all the eyecandy in VR. I had an oculus rift 1st gen and it was fine for what it was. i was at a nice 90 fps all the time but you have to do the tinkering for your setup.

[@JG-ti7id]

FAX your're still grinnin lolz.. as always ty for all your hard work!!!!!!!!

[@RabbitConfirmed]

So weird, I just got into sim raing this week and suddenly you upload something sim racing related lol Have the T300 too btw^^ Looking forward to upgrade to a fanatec in the future

[@gigglezzz2010]

Be careful with your thumbs like that in a direct drive wheel, if you get that update kit pls wear gloves/move thumb position!

[@simpson6700]

i was wondering if you could get thumb injuries in racing sim setups

[@Ivwin]

@@simpson6700 yes and on some better and stronger models (20Nm isn’t even the limit) u can get ur arm easily broken

[@simpson6700]

@@Ivwin ...maybe those gear or belt driven wheels are enough for me, an injury from playing games is the last thing i need.

[@zwenkwiel816]

How would gloves help protect his thumbs though?

[@motetotee]

It really needs to be mounted to a cockpit for the amount of force it creates. Plus the rigidity and seating position make having a dedicated frame totally worth it. Great to see sim racing stuff on here though! I’ve been really excited about this product since it was announced so to see it here was awesome!

[@alistairblaire6001]

Man that looks great.

[@ShoelessJP]

I love the sim racing content!

[@MrShortyShrimp]

I'm quite worried about Jake health he's growing a lot since I last saw him above that great video!👍

[@CIubFoot]

13:27 Jake: "I mean.. I still have a shit eating grin on my face, and I'm not even driving!"

[@mechadroit]

Same exact thing happened to me way back when with flip flops... except I plowed into the back of another car.... Which hit another car.... Then another. It was a bad day. I feel your pain, and I never again have worn flip flops while driving. Anyway. I just bought one of these. Pretty pumped.

[@FredBarbarossa]

Just received my CSL DD wheel in the post.😄

[@_Gecko]

Yeah, I never drive with flip flops anymore after I almost did something similar. I just end up taking them off and driving barefoot, which has gotten me some strange looks before

[@tooplanx]

Driving in flip flops is illegal, as is driving in high heels. As is driving bare foot. All for good reason.

[@_Gecko]

@@tooplanx maybe where you live, but not in Alabama

[@tooplanx]

@@_Gecko Fair enough! Perhaps they should look in to that. On a side note, I'm surprised to learn that people in the U.S. also call them flip flops.

[@_Gecko]

@@tooplanx I feel safer driving barefoot than I do in my flip flops, having no heel means that the shoe doesn’t always pivot with my foot correctly and it ends up wedging itself on the side of either the gas or the brake

[@tooplanx]

@@_Gecko Yeah, flip flops are dangerous for driving. Barefoot is bad because if you're in an accident it might make it difficult for you to get out of your vehicle of you're surrounded by broken glass.

[@lillywho]

Do you reckon one could replace the wheel with a third party one, like with say, an original steering wheel from a bus? Do you have to attach the wheel it comes with? People like to model bus or lorry cabs to play with simulators, so that's why I'm wondering.

[@johnroberts2905]

Possible. Fanatec did a wheel hub for the older range with all the electronics and buttons in it. You then attached the proper racing wheel of your choice via the standard 6 bolt pattern. No reason you couldn't find someone to design and knock up an adapter for an old Leyland Atlantean wheel if that's your poison. 🤣

[@ixionn563]

If it can be done with the Logitech G920/290, I don't see why it couldn't be done here. Loads of people custom make adapters for the Logitech wheels and sell them.

[@TheBondyboy]

Yes, lots of little niche companies either have stock of pre-converted wheels or will sell you adapters and kits to convert your wheel of choice

[@itsdeonlol]

This is so cool bro!

[@NesterowiczRacing]

Nice this reached "mainstream" Hope more people will find out how awesome simracing is. Love it

[@camy205]

Was Jake wrestling a dog before he filmed this? He's covered in hair haha

[@Neoxon619]

And I thought Alex was the racing person at the office.

[@salmiakki5638]

Looking at the alternative driving, he probably still is. And usually, who has fascination/background in engineering appreciate more all the nitty gritty that a sim (SW and hw)can offer you

[@adampancechowski5965]

It's good to know that I am at least better than one person at sim driving. poots my heart at ease

[@nicowagner2427]

so you have a grin, because you played it, you have a grin because you watched someone else play this and I have a grin, because I watched you guys playing and recognizing, that my CSL DD will come in about a month :)

[@santieur52]

is so weird hearing non sim people talk about sim racing stuff, mostly the vocabulary is waaay of *off, either way, cool video, is good to introduce new parts of gamming to wider audiences

[@thelittledetailscr7231]

Way off*

[@htc148]

oh there's sim snobs 😂

[@fabiangonzalez-cortes8894]

@@htc148 Dude's not a snob, he's just more knowledgeable on the subject. A snob would say the CSL wheel is dogshit because it's not outputting 50nm of torque.

[@Vichogajardo]

Jake, pls do exercise, we care about u

[@BarryMahcockiner]

Someone with a bit of extra weight will 9 times out of 10 outlive a skinny person who does regular exercise. Doy.

[@Vichogajardo]

@@BarryMahcockiner based on what? 😂

[@BarryMahcockiner]

@@Vichogajardo Literally any amount of science?

[@Vichogajardo]

@@BarryMahcockiner ah yes, what studies?, the one that treats obesity as one of the worst illnesses of the world?, the humongous problems that carry on? c´mon i know you are american but try to use your brain once

[@kevinwalawegamage3532]

I really love the fanatec guys who produced and design the wheel I'm so glad I can buy this for about 500 bucks. Im going to upgrade to DD wheel and cannot find something at the same price lmao

[@StSparky]

My Great Uncle & my dad had machines in the 1950s that extruded aluminum. The housing might be a giant version of that is allowed to cool in a mold.

[@aule10]

I think they forgot that besides the 400-500 motor, you also need to buy everything else. So no it's not just 500 dollars.

[@TheBrennanSchafer]

Well, the normal base costs $350. You can get pedals for $70 and their wheels start at $150 (although I think some of their cheaper wheels are currently out of stock as they transition to the new line up. You could probably find one of their cheaper wheels used for ~$100). So you can get a whole Fanatec set for a little over $500. I bought a CSL Elite Starter set (w/ pedals and wheel) for $550 a couple of years ago. So while they cleary don't know much about the simracing world you can get a Fanatec Set starting in the mid $500's if you have some patience/get lucky.

[@aule10]

@@TheBrennanSchafer Thats true but this base cost 400 for the normal version and 500 for the pro version. so you still need to buy everything else on top of that.

[@crispy-k]

But i thought money didn't buy happiness ;)

[@scgmike7805]

I hope one day I can have something like this

[@boost3d831]

I also havea T300RS right now, really looking forward to upgrading to this later on in the year

[@meatballg8655]

For someone who plays racing games the most out of anyone at LTT, he spends more time off the track than on it