After 15 wheelbase reviews and 25 years of sim racing with force feedback, I finally have my FIRST EVER Fanatec wheelbase! The CSL DD 8Nm with the WRC rim and the McLaren GT3 V2 rim.
I give a brief comparison to the MOZA R5 and R9 and the Simagic Alpha Mini. OH! And I also manage to BRICK the CSL DD while doing a firmware update!
Note that this is not a full review, it's simply a video showcasing my first impressions, first drive and gut feelings about this product. As far as I can see right now, the CSL DD is the PERFECT entry into direct drive. You can get this entire setup for less than €900. That includes an 8Nm wheelbase, the WRC wheel rim with on rim display and the incredible McLaren GT3 V2 wheel rim which also has a display, rubber grips, switches and even clutch paddles! I have steering wheel rims where the clutch paddles alone cost more than this entire rim!
I'm actually blown away by the value.
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CSL DD (Xbox/PC) 8Nm with WRC rim - €699
USA: https://fanatec.com/us-en/racing-wheels-wheel-bases/racing-wheels/csl-dd-racing-wheel-wrc-for-xbox-pc-8-nm?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=5ecd40d820ab1&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=5ecd40d820ab1
EU: https://fanatec.com/eu-en/racing-wheels-wheel-bases/racing-wheels/csl-dd-racing-wheel-wrc-for-xbox-pc-8-nm?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=5ecd40d820ab1&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=5ecd40d820ab1
Australia: https://fanatec.com/au-en/racing-wheels-wheel-bases/racing-wheels/csl-dd-racing-wheel-wrc-for-xbox-pc-8-nm?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=5ecd40d820ab1&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=5ecd40d820ab1
Japan: https://fanatec.com/ja-en/racing-wheels-wheel-bases/racing-wheels/csl-dd-racing-wheel-wrc-for-xbox-pc-8-nm?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=5ecd40d820ab1&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=5ecd40d820ab1
McLaren GT3 V2 steering wheel - €199
USA: https://fanatec.com/au-en/steering-wheels/csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=5ecd40d820ab1&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=5ecd40d820ab1
EU: https://fanatec.com/eu-en/steering-wheels/csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=5ecd40d820ab1&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=5ecd40d820ab1
Start: 0:00
Intro: 0:25
Unboxing - CSL DD: 1:48
Unboxing - McLaren GT3 V2: 6:19
Unboxing - WRC Rim: 12:07
Moza R5, R9, Simagic Alpha Mini side by side: 17:14
Installation timelapse: 21:19
Software setup: 22:48
Quick release play: 31:20
First Drive: 32:24
Summary: 39:50
If you're looking for pedals, I highly recommend the CSL Elite v2 pedals I reviewed a few months ago: https://youtu.be/aOaNjLj1SO4
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