Is the Clubsport Wheel Base & BMW rim worth €700?

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Is it worth the price tag?

Can anything else compete with it?

Does it offer superior force strength to the likes of the G25?

Basically, is it worth me upgrading?
 
Sadly this Hardware section has dead after the last forum restyle! now only few people visit this section!
 
There are plenty of reviews on youtube.


Fanatec firmware and drivers are flaky at best though. Fanatec owner here btw.
 
The reason I'm asking is because I've used a Fanatec GT3 wheel and I wasn't impressed and much prefer my G25. So I wonder if the CS is similar to the Porsche wheel in terms of dull FFB?

I did put this post in the main forum but it got moved so it's useless now.
 
The CSW has very very strong FFB and it is adjustable while you are driving. So strong that it can retract the wheel after a sharp turn, just like a real car. I went from a G25 to a Fanatec CSR and finally ended up with the CSW with both rims and the shifter set. The CSW is the smoothest and most realistic out of the 3 wheels I've owned. I love being able to switch from the hefty BMW rim to the F1 style rim in seconds, and both remain very sturdy on the quick lock mechanism. It also set me back more than $1100 when you factor in the pedals....and another $1000 for the Obutto Revolution Seat/3 monitor stand.

The CSW is big, heavy, and strong. So much so that I would not consider putting it on a desk and it does not come with a desk mount. The shifter also has to be mounted to another surface (and also does not come with a desk mount).

The drivers have been updated twice since I owned it, and FanaLEDs has been a welcome piece of software to get the most out of the display and controlling the rumble effects.
 
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Is it worth it? How much time do you spend sim racing? I race every day for at least an hour...some days as much as 4-6 hours, so for me, it was well worth it. I still have the g25 and CSR wheels that my son and I use with our console gaming systems on occasions, but for PC gaming...it takes the simulation to a whole new level because of the strong FFB, great buttons/sticks/knobs, and general feel of the system in a racing seat.

The Thrustmaster t500 rs is certainly a comparable wheel system, and many people feel that the Fanatec is at least on par or perhaps even better because of the controls. I've had limited experiences with the t500, but universally users tend to like the Fanatec pedals better (although you can use the Fanatec pedals with a t500 as well as a Thrustmaster shifter with a Fanatec wheel). I'd say that if you are on a tight budget (can't afford a cockpit/racing seat), the t500 might be a better starting point if strong FFB is what you are after.
 
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