NEW FANATEC MCLAREN GT3 WHEEL! - REVIEW - Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
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The original McLaren GT3 wheel was one of Fanatec's most popular sim racing wheels, and with good reason. It was light, ergonomic, feature rich and lacked a lot of the arguably unnecessary things present on more expensive wheels, giving sim racers all the things they needed from a sim racing wheel without an unnecessarily high price tag.
The Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 is now here, carrying on the same theme but addressing some of the issues of the past, as well as including some new features. So let's take a look!
Intro: 0:00
Unboxing & Pricing: 1:22
Construction, Ergonomics & Buttons: 3:01
New Magnetic Shifters: 7:18
New Analogue Paddles: 9:00
New Quick Release & Mounting: 9:40
Driving Tests: 15:17
Worth Upgrading from V1?: 20:05
Worth Buying?: 21:29
Conclusions 24:32 - Наука та технологія
This combined with the CSL DD would be my ideal setup for price to performance. Everything I need with a little extra for not insain prices.
Yeah same here
Literally what I just ordered together
@@borryx401 did the same think its a great combo
Yep will be buying the same setup, only play acc so will be perfect
@@borryx401 october needs to hurry up and get here already
I’m getting started in Sim Racing and this channel is exactly what I desperately needed to get started. Keep the good work and the best from Costa Rica
Good to see Fanatec listened to the community.
Easy win for them really.
Man watching this while in the rig looks insanely real
Will thank you for pointing out the quick release accessory. This is why I absolutely love your vids! 🤘 Happy festive season buddy, to you and your loved ones 😊
Thank you for all the videos, i've been digging for a brand new setup with limited budget. Went for a DD pro GT 8NM + CSL pedals (without load cells because i don't have a rig) and this GT3 McLaren. I found all the information thanks to the channel
Good to see this wheel came back! And just wanted to say how great your rig came out! I showed my wife ur new triple setup and... Now she wants a new house first 🤦♂️ ur costing me alot of money bud hahahaha.
I love how this wheel feels. Looks great and the buttons/dials have now got me making in race tweeks I never used to do. It’s attached to the 8nm CSL DD. Unfortunately I am now very disappointed after discovering cracking and plastic pieces breaking completely away at the shifter pivot point (lower area near QR). I noticed this after 4 months of ownership using it a few days per week. I am seeking a replacement from Fanatec who have offered a repair only once I arrange delivery to Fanatec service dept in Aus. I’m hoping that Fanatec eventually decide to comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) before a lodge my tribunal (NCAT) application this week.
As always nice and detailed review Will, keep it up!
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hey very nice video do you know if this wheel will be compatible with the old csw v1 ? and wen this will be available ?
@@wow35master full compatibility is listed on the links above.
@@boostedmedia thanks at that time the website was down and know that i could order it was out of stock . i still ordered one though
Just ordered a csl DD and mclaren gt3 v2 your review helped me a lot
Review dropped before it's available on the website lol. I'm refreshing like a mad man!
Links working now, I just ordered mine
Your Videos are getting better and better! Cheers Alex
Absolutely love your reviews and tips! Keep on grinding 👊
Just ordered one using ur link!! Thanks 👍🏻
When I bought my V1 version of this wheel I cannot remember for sure but I believe the premium metal spring loaded quick release was included in the wheels purchase price.
I do personally much prefer that quick release style over what appears to be a plastic turn to tighten quick release.
EDIT: As I think back I believe actually there was some bundle deal or promotion that offered a pretty good discount on the metal spring loaded release if purchased with the wheel which I did take advantage of.
The addition of the magnetic shifter paddles is nice but so far I have not had any issues with the mechanical versions on the original.
Also maybe it is more of an issue with a direct drive wheel and the forces it exerts but with the more standard wheel bases what are people doing where flex within one of these wheels is an issue?
With the money people are paying for these game controllers do they not take even a little care in the abuse they deliver to them or why would you need to be pulling or pushing on it hard enough for flex to be a concern?
I guess maybe I just seem to treat what are rather expensive products to use for playing a game with a little more care so to increase the longevity and make my investment function as well as possible for as long as possible.
The only thing I will say actually over 30 or so years give or take I have never had a wheel fail or need warranty repair from the cheaper Logitech products up to the Fanatec products and I am on like my fourth wheel setup all replaced just for something newer with more features none from failure or being worn out or broken.
I do agree though for a reasonable priced wheel of this styling and the features included the MCLAREN GT3 wheel has always been a good all around wheel for most types of racing at its offered price point.
The v2 is so so much better now and qr2 capable. The new rocker style shifters being magnetic holy crap are they strong magnets give your fingers a work out now.
It somehow just feels more quality now. And the buttons holy crap may be the best buttons ive ever felt from fanatec and the fact its price didnt change blows my mind.
oh my!!! how long have I waited for this day to come!!!!
Just ordered a GT3 V2 wheel together with a CSL DD for when it comes out in November (hopefully) will be very interested how much better it will be than my little G920 :)
Absolutely love the new intro!
Never been that fast for one of your vids😅 Better than the online class i have atm for sure😅😂
Love your channel, dude! Thanks! :)
Ordered via the affiliate link, thanks for the great content
This being available now, my upgrade path will definetly be the clubsport base and this wheel. I'm content with my stuff right now, but this is really appealing.
Exceptional video as always mate. For me your the best in the business.
Thanks Andrew
Im soo glad I waited on getting a wheel!
I picked up the PS5 CSL WB during the BF sale but held off on the wheel in hopes for a consumer friendly GT3 wheel.
now hopefully I can get one before they sell out!
When I bought the v1 the premium quick release was actually included, I was surprised and happy that I got it :D
I was gutted when they discontinued it. I'd only just gotten back into simracing at that time, so I'm pleased they've revised it.
Let’s go
Figured out what I’m gonna buy now
Love the V1 great its back in the market
Managed to get a preorder in from next batch. Only just got my csl but wanted the gt3 wheel. Thanks
I really like my McLaren wheel, I like the size and shape way better than my formula V2. My issue with the McLaren wheel is it creaks, the side to side flex doesn't bother me but when it flexes the plastic creaks really bad and is very annoying. Have you noticed any of that with either of yours V1 or V2?
I have thrustmaster but I’m still tempted to buy this just because of how beautiful it looks
I read the optional metal quick release solves the flex problem. I understand there was no real reason to try it here since you can plug the wheel to the base without an adapter, but I would have like to see the difference and you had the QR at hand
Did the WRC 10 Esport with the V1 yesterday ,pick on that wheel as it felt better ,..was 52ed ,..,. but still a day to go to see where i end up.
couldn't get the Hand Brake to work on the paddle, all the rests work ok.
Nice Video,. Cheers
It's good to know that it will work with the CSW base. I was thinking it would require an Elite base to use.
Just pre-ordered. I have had my CSL Elite Playstation wheelbase and CS Shifter for about two weeks. Holy crap is it a big upgrade over pretty much all other gear and belt-driven wheels. Though I do realize the ClubSport wheelbase has a tad more torque, the newer CSL Elite wheelbases(Playstation version) with the ClubSport motor and sensors, etc. feels pretty fantastic. I cannot wait to try out this new steering wheel!
You are going to be happy I am sure. Have the same setup and this is now the wheel of choice. Does not look as good as some of the other products, but who looks at the wheel whilst driving. Feels awesome. Congrats on your new setup. Agree, it is a huge upgrade. Did the same abt 6 months ago. Well worth the investment.
This is why I love Fanatec, they actually listen to the community, but I already have the f1 2020 and formula V2 wheel I met think about getting this or see if I could get the bmw wheel when it comes out
Got myself a brand new one on eBay for a steal!! So happy
My apologies if you cover it later in the vid. At 14:23 you talk about flex in the wheel with that glass injected plastic mounting bracket. If you use the $99 quick release part, does that flex go away? It's amazing to think that wheel can be $199, but that flex looks annoying.
I have only had my Logitech G923 setup for a few months and I love sim racing. But I feel like I'm missing out on a lot of features by not going with a Fanatec setup with DD. What should I do?
Can you recommend this wheel on a DD wheel which is never being used above 8NM? I am struggeling to find a wheel with a great grip for my medium to large sized hands and with at least one joystick or funky switch for ingame menu settings. Wondering if this wheel + the SRM usb conversion kit is worth it.. Thx and keep up the awesome work!
I have this, the CSW V2.5 and V3 pedals in my shopping cart for when I have enough saved to buy. Only concerns are: Shipping from Germany after Brexit and, more importantly, is the issue with broken pins still happening. I think the CSQR gives better stability, no flex, but haven't seen anyone try it on the XBox One X.
Well that was a surprise. Nice review!
Yeah! I was expecting podium pedals or a Clubsport dd
do you think forcefeedback is more noticeable than regular round shape wheel or does it give less forcefeedback because of made of plastic.?
I'm curious, what should the turn radius be for gt3 racing? I imagine it's not 900 with a wheel like this.
@Boosted Media I'm seriously tempted (I currently have the standard CSL Elite wheel and base), but as nice as the extra rotary dials and the little toggle switches are, I'd like to know whether all of them can actually be assigned to controls within Assetto Corsa and iRacing. The directional button on my wheel is not supported by either sim without using JoyToKey (assigning the directional button to keystrokes, then assigning those keystrokes to functions within each sim), so I'm assuming it's the same story with the GT3 rim. Whilst using JoyToKey works, it's clumsy, especially when switching between sims (and extra especially when JoyToKey fails to launch automatically when the sim I'm playing launches, which seems to be about 20% of the time!). Will, if you could report on how assignable the extra buttons are in AC and iRacing that would be much appreciated! Cheers man.
I really like the way this wheel looks and while I think it would be cool to have, that amount of flex in the mount would drive me crazy. It's very noticeable in the video
So I often hear people saying similar things, which is fine and all, but I’ve got to ask: How often are you pushing and pulling on the wheel to the point where you’d even notice the flex? I mean, when I race I generally turn the wheel and don’t push on it, and any flex in my Thrustmaster setup I don’t even notice mid-race unless I’m specifically looking for it.
Shoot I may order a V2 as a spare in case they discontinue it again. I love this wheel.
I watched this video about 6 months ago. I ordered it this week and just took delivery yesterday.
It's disappointing (from polyphony) that you can't map all the buttons and rotary switches in gran turismo sport. However, the shear comfort and driving improvement you get due to the size improvement over the Gran Turismo wheel is significant!
Thanks guys for the video! It gave me info that I could heavily rely on in the purchasing process...
This wheel is actually xbox licensed / better compatibility. So you might not have all functions on PlayStation
@@corneliusbotha369 yeah, they do a good job of labelling it. However, I would have hoped for a bit more support for an official Gran Turismo wheel set (along with all the peripherals). Maybe I'm just showing my ignorance here, but I would have thought that it's just a matter of button-mapping...
Can you tell me more about what doesn’t work on GT7? I am about to order it. How do you adjust, fuel, brake bias and Traction. Thanks.
It's not like it doesn't work... it does. Flawlessly for me, in fact.
However, there are the left and right rotary switches that can't be mapped for anything in GT7.
So you have extra unused potential with these switches.
The stock wheels have a dedicated rotary switch for each of the following: traction control, brake bias, fuel map, and centre diff bias.
The two unused rotary switches on the McLaren wheel could have been mapped for some of these...
@@Falcon500xw thanks for the help. Having a hard time deciding on the GT wheel or the McLaren wheel. I think I want the McLaren wheel more despite all the top guys using the GT wheel.
Quite happy about the price point, might pick this one up
A little off topic but any opinions on a 32inch 1080p screen for sim racing ?
I wanna go for high refresh rate but I simply cannot afford a PC that supports any higher resolution at high fps.
i sent my V1 back as the paddle switches kept going wrong but i will buying the V2 now as i loved the Mclaren wheel :)
I'm curious to know if the V2 is using the same PCB switches as the V1 despite having magnets.
I do love this wheel rim it's just right imo for like any car of course not drifting or rally racing but anything else it just feels right with lol gt3 and gt4 racing just feels better with it haha also when you get the whee rim guys toghten the screws a bit on the back it will help with the wiggle the screws are usually snug and don't want to ovettighten of course but mine needed about a quarter turn more and the flex/wobble went away alot lol
Preordered immediately
Ordered! Will be running this and my P1 wheel. Also got the Shifter 1.5 so I feel pretty much covered now 🙂👍🏻
Have you modded your P1 to have a quick release? I own that too but am afraid of unscrewing it all the time.
@@FGRFPV nope it is original.
Hi , i just recive my maclaren gt3 v2 , afer hpur drive magnetic shift not work properley, what a about yours???
Is this stiffer/more solidly built than v1? Never have had shift-problems in v1 but damn how I hate how it make plasticky knircs and knarcs all the time. Hand grips area is the worst, you don't even have to squuze hard, just keeping your grilp and it still make annoying noise. That alone has kept my from using it except sometimes briefly
CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 vs ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2? Which is more value for money? I have the CSL Elite 1.1 wheelbase.
I honestly thought you'd accidentally re-uploaded an old video.
Lmao!
How does this compare to the Clubsport Formula Carbon? What would be the benefit?
Okay. So I've got one of the yearly "Special Edition" / V3 style F1 rims. And I get it, the thumb encoders are VERY cool from the perspective of additional inputs otherwise not available. But I find when I drive, I might "bump" those encoders. Enough so, that I've NEVER used them in-game. I have to unconfigure them, so I'm not changing a function accidently. Am I the only one with that problem? It seems like if they had more resistance or required a little more "click" to change... they might work better for me. And maybe I'm the only one with that issue. But yeah, I use the up/down switches for brake bias, etc... as those rotary encoders are as likely to be a hinderance for me, as much as they could be a help. :(
Cant wait to order :)
Do the rotary switches and toggle switches work on console? (Either playstation or Xbox)
What about PC2, ACC and F1?
Appreciate your help!
Hello, does the low torque mode include GT DD bases when using the plastic quick release adaptor?
I'm still using the logitech g920 and I want to get this v2 wheel. Should rush out and get the v2 or am I good for now. I use the Asetto corsa racing games. And the f1 23
I have a CSL Elite PS4 base and am really baffled if I should go for the McLaren GT3 V2 or the Formula Carbon wheel as for GT and Formula races. Does anyone have any preferences? 😁
I’m looking at getting it for my Xbox. Only question is regarding setting up or configuring on the Xbox. Can all buttons be configured or will it restrict it?
hey I have a question, I have been racing for over 20 years on the controller because I can't use my feet, when I buy this wheel do I also need to buy the foot pedals or just the wheel and the base to work ? please let me know!!! I can't wait to start driving with the wheel !!!
Gotta give it to Fanatec they are taking over the mid-range sim racing market and deservedly so. No one is pushing forward the industry like them.
Fanatec is not midrange. It is absolutely high end. Not dissing the amazing value though. Don't get me started on simucube
i am planning to get one too so that means i don't need to buy the quick release adater？just the wheel is fine？using2 .5base
Preordered it immediately without hesitating
So did I, I was told Jan 20th on my pre order, but just yesterday it changed to Feb 9th. Did yours also change? I am trying to figure out why and whats going on
Did you hear about the frog race car driving? He crashed and had to get the car toad
LMAO! I look forward to these every video
@@boostedmedia I’ve got quite a few so you’ll have them for a while yet
@@boostedmedia since it’s a McLaren wheel video here’s a semi-Mclaren joke, did you hear about the Spaniard who had his car stolen? Carlos
@@moose17m84 lmao. I forgot to laugh
@@tuomasvesanto3703 don’t lie, everyone had that slight exhale out of their nose from amusement
So my clubsport v2.5 won't just shred the plastic connector apart? I'm curious how well these hold up. Almost want to cheap out and skip the formula wheel and get this.
I have a question. Can you map the xbox button on PC? And can you also map the clutch pedals to things, that don't work in an axis? I would like to map them to my indicators.
I was thinking that installing a side net was going a little overboard. Then realized it was the monitor. Good lord that looks awesome.
Haha!! Mission accomplished 💪🏻
Hey Will, how do manage the lack of L2R2 buttons on the F1 games?
Placing my order NOW
Do you think this wheel will work with the new DD base and pedals
🌟 amazing review as always will ,
I hope You make a company that sells Sim racing gear that would be Sick will and i assure you from your honesty and awesome vibe It would be a worldwide selling one I wish that happens some day will
whats the max torque with the wheel without the quick release? 8nm?
love to get one, but crazy it is backorder till june/july 2021
Great wheel. The only thing it lacks is native USB connection.
Will I be able to fit it on a VRS Direct Pro wheel ?
Wish it was out already , I need it
Is this safe to buy even though fanatec has been having problems lately, like with shipping
Thanks for the video!
If you could only pick one wheel, would you take this or WRC wheel?
WRC if I could only have one as it’s more versatile.
@@boostedmedia Thanks for your comment, that's what I was thinking to be honest. Btw, see your points about low / high torque... How does that work when it comes to CSL DD, can both these wheels be used with QR lite at both 5 and 8Nm?
Hello, can you answer me one question because I tried sending the message to Fanatec and I didn't get the response...
Do I need the metal quick release to enable high torque mode on GT DD PRO 8NM wheelbase? (does gt dd pro even has that high torque mode?)
I would try to save some money and not buy the metal QR at least for now...
Can you try it with the club sport adapter to see if there is any flex? As I can see that breaking in a sort period of time.
As I said in the video we’ve previously tested extensively with the WRC wheel review video. Check that one out for side by side comparisons.
Indeed it seems like Fanatec has addressed the major flaws of the v1. I'm myself a very happy owner of the v1 after upgrading the shifter to SRM magnetic and the QR to Clubsport. Both upgrades made the wheel virtually perfect. Also, running mostly ACC, I do not have any problem with the multi-positions switches. With that being said, well done on the review.
WITH THAT BEING SAID
is there any flex ?
@@michaelkopec.5814 no flex at all, at least on my wheel. Have heard of someone else having some flex though, mostly between the clubsport qr and the wheelbase. However, as said, not on my wheel.
@@robertosantoro9685 Thank you, really appreciate it.
@robertosantoro9685 is it still good or has it broken I've seen people talking about durability long term
Cant figure out why the wheel lcd display on assetto corsa doesnt work. Do i need to download the v2 GT3 forst? Or is it plug and play?
What kind of a sick setup is this!? I need money!
What do you think of the starter bundle from Fanatec with the McLaren GT3 wheel??
amazing good value! I just cant justify buying another formula/gt3 style wheel, lol
2021 is the year i'm going full Fanatec
What wheel base is the best for this wheel?
thankyou for uploading with higher rez options it does not go unnoticed ITS ACTUALLY A WELL PRICED WHEEL IF IT IS 199 EUROS
will you be doing the VRS Direct Force Pro base review in the near future.
If i use the wheelbase and wheel on a console, do i have to upgrade the firmware?
Im a beginner/casual looking to upgrade from a G920. I dont drift or rally. Never used a formula style whee before but considering the ready to race kit with this wheel. Would you recommend a formula style wheel over a round wheel for me?
If your main sim activity is GT3 / F1 then this is the best route to take as round wheels are for rallying use. Good time to get it now as Black Friday sale is on.
I also have a G920 but have gone for the above wheel + 8Nm DD + Elite v2 pedals - can\t wait to get them...
*compatibility may be limited to consoles .
Can you do a video how that actually is with the xbox? I've been disappointed how microsoft limit the button setup config for anything beyond their own standard and elite pads and now really considering a pc just to run my sim - suggestions?