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CSW-RBMW-1170x215_1280x1280 (1)

실제 BMW GT2 스티어링 휠을 정밀하게 구현하다

BMW M3 GT2 레이스 카의 스티어링과 동일한 사이즈, 소재를 사용하여 제작 되어 실제 레이스 카를 모는 듯한 기분을 낼 수 있습니다.
CSW-RBMW-580x366_01_1280x1280

실제와 같은 크기

BMW의 투어링 카에서와 같이, 지름320mm의 휠로 정밀한 조작과 부드러운 주행이 가능합니다.

REAL ALCANTARA®.

실제 자동차에서 사용되는 것처럼 이탈리아에서 생산된 실제 알칸타라(Alcantara)를 사용합니다. 드라이빙 체감을 개선하고 청소가 간편합니다.
CSW-RBMW-580x366_02_1280x1280

Customisation

분리 및 조절 가능한 패들시프트는 최적의 편의성을 제공합니다
CSW-RBMW-580x366_03_1280x1280

ADJUSTABLE AND DETACHABLE SHIFTER PADDLES.

패들쉬프트 포지션을 조절하거나 클럽스포츠 스태틱 패들쉬프터(별도구매)로 변경할 수 있습니다.

QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM.

검증된 퀵 릴리즈 시스템으로 스티어링 휠을 순식간에 교체할 수 있습니다. 심지어 게임하는 도중에도 가능합니다.
CSW-RBMW-580x366_04_1280x1280

Advanced input options.

다양한 옵션을 이용하여 나만을 위한 최적의 방식으로 세팅해보세요

Change your settings easily.

아날로그 조이스틱과 7-Way 인코더로 빠르고 간편하게, 게임 플레이 도중에도 설정을 변경할 수 있습니다.

Tuning functions.

LED 디스플레이에서 보여주는 튜닝 기능을 사용해 게임과는 별개로 설정 조정이 가능합니다.

FEATURES

  • Replica of a steering wheel as used in BMW touring cars. The realistic diameter of 320 mm allows for precision driving
  • Officially licensed by BMW
  • Durable construction fully made of metal
  • Wheel rim made of genuine Italian-made Alcantara®. This material is easy to clean and provides sensational grip
  • Steering wheel weight: approx. 2120g (subject to production changes)
  • 11 buttons plus 2 paddle shifters with ultra-reliable switches
  • Analogue joystick to look around in the cockpit or to map with any other axis
  • 7-way FunkySwitch™: left, right, up, and down directional inputs, push button, and rotary encoder functionality (active in Tuning Menu and compatible with any PC game)
  • Two vibration motors integrated within the wheel rim, controllable through Tuning Menu or by game through Fanatec SDK
  • LED bar to show motor RPM
  • LED display to show telemetry functions
  • Adjustable and detachable paddle shifters completely made of metal. Adjust angle, distance to rim and travel of the paddles
  • Tuning Menu functions with LED display to adjust settings independent from the game and during gameplay (see description of compatible wheel base/racing wheel for details)

COMPATIBILITY

Peripherals

  • > 모든 포디움 레이싱 휠 (포디움 레이싱 휠 F1® PS4™ 포함)
  • > 모든 클럽스포츠 휠 베이스
  • > 모든 CSL 엘리트 휠 베이스 (CSL 엘리트 레이싱 휠 포함 - 공식 PS4™ 라이센스)
  • Note: CSR 엘리트 휠과 호환되지 않습니다.

Platforms

  • > Xbox One®: 이 스티어링 휠은 Xbox One과 호환되지 않습니다.
  • > PC 및 기타 플랫폼: 호환되는 휠베이스의 사양은 변경되지 않습니다.

SPECIAL NOTES

이 제품을 사용하기 위해서는 호환되는 파나텍 휠 베이스가 꼭 필요합니다.

PACKAGING DETAILS

Dimensions (L x W x H) 38.2cm x 40.5cm x 20.5cm
Weight 3.36kg
Volume weight 6.72kg

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 클럽스포츠 스티어링 휠 BMW GT2
  • 퀵가이드
  • 보관용 안전 핀
  • 마운트용 안전 스크류

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Platform PC, PS4 Ready
Quick Release ClubSport
Analog joystick Yes
Paddle shifter adjustability Angle, Detacheable, Distance to rim, Travel, Width
Display 3 digits LED
Rev lights Yes
Funky switch 7-way
Buttons 11
Grip material Alcantara®
Material Aluminium
Weight (approx.) 2120g
Diameter 320mm
Vibration motors Yes (2)
Information

There are no individual drivers for steering wheels. The driver of the Fanatec wheel base / racing wheel they are connected to will also support them.

Please download and install the latest driver and firmware for your wheel base / racing wheel before you mount this steering wheel!
The latest firmware is integrated into the driver and can be installed via the “update” tab in the driver panel.

What can be set in the Tuning Menu of my wheel? (CSW / CSL Base Series)

Inside the Tuning Menu you can change different values to tune the wheel. The following article will explain which features and values can be set.

S_1 (Setup 1-5)
You can select and store up to 5 different setups directly inside the tuning menu of your wheel.

SEN (default = 900)
The sensitivity/wheel angle can be changed from 900° (CSL E WB: 1080°) to 90° according to your needs. If SEN is set to “OFF/Aut” the PC Driver or the PS3 can directly set the value which is used by some games (Codemasters F1, GT5, …)
Since Firmware 094 the value OFF will be called “Aut“. This means that our driver and games can change this setting automatically by remote.

FF (default = 100)
The maximum strength of the Force Feedback motors can be adjusted from 100-0% in steps of 10%.

SHO (default = 100)
The strength of the shock/vibration motors inside the wheel rim can be adjusted from 100-0%. These vibration motors can be used by a game directly (Fanatec SDK) or by the ABS function.

ABS (default = OFF)
This feature can give you a direct and feel-able feedback about your brake inputs. If you set the value to 100 the vibration will start as soon as you give 100% brake input to the game. If you set it to 95% the vibration will start if you push the brake to 95% or more. The ABS feature uses the vibration within your wheel rim (can be turned off by settin SHO to “0”) AND the vibration motor on a CSP (V2) pedal set if it is connected directly to the wheel – not individually by USB. ABS can also be simulated dynamically by the game if the developer makes use of the Fanatec SDK.

LIN (default = OFF)
The linearity value can modify the steering input of your wheel. Set to “OFF” transfers the steering signals 100% linear to the game. If you raise the value the wheel will have reduced sensitivity in the wheel center. Using this feature you could control the wheel extremely precise while driving on straights (like in SEN 900° mode) even if you want to reach the maximum steering already at 180° (SEN 360°).
This parameter was removed from the tuning menu since firmware version V285 and newer. This decision has been made together with our customer because those settings have been primarily introduced for PS3 support (which is not given anymore) and did mostly cause issues in newer software.

DEA (default = OFF)
Some games do expect a racing wheel to have some deadzone in the middle which is not present of Fanatec wheels. But using this feature you could manually add a deadzone of your preferred size. The Value can be set from OFF to 100%.
This parameter was removed from the tuning menu since firmware version V285 and newer. This decision has been made together with our customer because those settings have been primarily introduced for PS3 support (which is not given anymore) and did mostly cause issues in newer software.

DRI (default = OFF)
The “Drift Mode” reduces the overal resistance of the wheel and let you turn the wheel more easy. It almost works like a power steering. It reduces the basic dampening of the wheel and makes the wheel turn faster. If the values is set too high (or if the games FFB interferes with this feature) you might experience some oscillation. If that happens – reduce the value or turn DRI “OFF” again.

FOR / SPR / DPR (default = 100)
These Force Feedback modifiers give you the ability to change the Force Feedback Signals of a game. In theory there are 3 types of signals which a game can send: Force (pushes the wheel into a special direction), sping (pulls the wheel towards the center) and damper (creates friction). Not every game uses all types of effects and some games even use only one type to create all different feelings. Using your tuning menu in the CSW you can increase or reduce these different effects individually.
On Xbox One you will not find those parameters in the tuning menu since the Xbox One FFB protocol/interface (GIP) does not contain individual force, spring and damper effects which could be modified.

Please do only set these values higher than 100% if the Force Feedback effects are clearly not strong enough and weaker in comparison to other games. When the game sends full effects and the wheel is set to 100% then the device will work on its power limit. Pushing up one value to a very high number or even raising multiple values will result in higher load on the motors and increased heat development.

FEI (Only for CSW V2.5 and CSL Wheel Bases)
default on CSW V2.5 :100
available since FW 446 which is included with driver v310

default on CSL Base: 050
available for the CSL Elite Wheel Base since FW 313 inlcuded with driver v292
and for the CSL Elite Racing Wheel for PS4 since FW 314 included with driver v292

This parameter adjusts the intensity of force effects and can make effects more smooth: OFF is very smooth and low noise while 100 is very sharp and direct. Tuning this parameter can improve the feeling of the wheel depending on the game. This can be helpful to reduce the noise level especially for bases assembled to tables or rigs.

All settings can be cleared and set to default by opening the tuning menu and then pressing and holding the tuning menu button for 10 seconds. The wheel will show “rSt” when the settings are reset.

Wheel bases not recognised in Steam games

Follow these steps to potentially solve the problem:

  1. Open the Steam application
  2. Select “View”
  3. Select “Settings”
  4. Select “Controller”
  5. In “General Controller Settings”, uncheck the checkbox for “Generic Gamepad Configuration Support”.

If the issue persists, reinstall the Steam Client.

Display and/or buttons not working. Rim not detected?

Symptoms:

  • Display is not working on the CSW rim (when powerd on or which using the tuning menu)
  • Buttons are not working on the rim
  • Display, button or FFB function is cutting out while driving/turning the wheel
  • CSW rim is not detected in driver control panel

Problem:

In this case there might be a problem with the connection between CSW Base and CSW rim. Please contact our support team with a proper problem desription to get the problem resolved asap and check if you can give the folling information right away.
Important information for our support team:

  • Please check if you can see any visible damage of the pins inside the rim QR (QuickRelease)
  • If you have a second rim please check if the other rim shows the same symptoms.

Thank you!

Windows XP support discontinued

Since Microsoft dropped their own support (April 2014) of Windows XP after more than 13 years we are not longer able to support this PC platform. The last wheels/pedals/shifter driver which supports Windows XP is driver 144. Later driver versions use new software technology which is just not possible on Windows XP.

If your hardware or a new firmware requires a newer operation system we only can recommend to upgrade your Windows operating system to a newer version which will not be outdated for a longer while.

Can I use ClubSport Wheel rims on the CSR Elite wheel?

Sadly it is not possible to mount and use rims like the “Formula rim for ClubSport Wheel” (CSW) rim on the CSR Elite (CSRE) wheel. The CSRE features a completely different electronics than the CSW which makes them incompatible even if the wheel base mechanics are very similar.

The ClubSport Wheel is capable of many new features (rim quick release and hot-swap, rev-leds, …) which made it necessary to develop a completely new electrical hardware and embedded software.

Can I use other (USB, RJ12, etc.) cables than the original ones?

In theory you can use any RJ12-RJ12 (6p6c straight) and USB (type A — type B; USB 1/2.0) cable which has the right connectors on both ends. If you use high quality cables of similar length to the originals, there should be no problem. Please keep in mind that Fanatec cannot guarantee perfect functionality if third-party products are involved even if the combination should work.

Important notes regarding (replacement) cables:

  •    Cables which are significantly longer than the original cables can cause connection issues
  •    Extension cables are often the source of connection issues. Longer high-quality cables are the better option
  •    If your product came with a high-quality ferrite core cable, a replacement cable should be of similar quality

Q: Can I purchase replacement “RJ12–RJ12” / “USB A — USB B” cables from Fanatec?

A: We should be able to offer replacement cables for all recent products. If they are not offered in the webshop, please ask our support team. But alternatively, it is also possible to use similar standard USB/RJ12 high quality cables, which are inexpensive and can be found at most electrical retailers.

One or two connector pins in the QuickRelease are shorter. Is this normal?

<span><p>You might notice that one pin is shorter on the Quick Release Connector.</p>
<p><strong>This is normal and does not affect the connectivity of the steering wheel.</strong></p>
<p>The purpose of the shorter pin is to connect last or after all other pins are already connected. This is called a lagging electrical circuit. It means the steering wheel will be supplied with electricity before the circuit is closed.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p></span>

Security Update for Windows 7 (KB3033929) -> Win7 issue with driver v261

We have received a couple reports that driver v261 cannot be installed on some Win7 PCs. The root cause is that Windows 7 Updates sometimes are not working as expected. Windows 7 is not aware of recent verification signatures. Therefore we needed to export a special driver for Windows 7 which includes our old driver signature as well. Please try this driver if you are experiencing issues like that:

2016.12.05-Fanatec_driver_261_DualSigned:
https://www.fanatec.com/forum/uploads/FileUpload/1d/bfd0b5d389b03d56d485708e3b9e8c.zip

CSW V2 and V2.5 users can also use our latest beta driver (V281) which resolves the issue as well:
https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discussion/547/fanatec-beta-driver-v281-for-csw-v2-and-v2-5/p1

This driver also works well for other Windows versions (Win7, Win8, Win8.1, Win10). Feel free to test this driver if you are having any issues installing the latest official driver v261 and let our support team know. Thank you!

The shifter paddle sticks when being pulled

If the shifting paddle tends to stick while shifting, the most likely the reason is a loosened grub screw.

 

In order to resolve the issue, please use a 1.5mm Allen key to tighten the screw so it no longer touches the frame of the shifter paddle module. To ensure that the issue does not reoccur, you can apply a screw lock solution to the thread of the grub screw.

Using display, vibration and rev LEDs in (more) PC games

EVERY PC game can use extended features (display, vibration, rev LEDs, rev Stripe, etc.) of our Fanatec Wheel products as well as ABS software controlled vibration (CSP pedals) but the game developer has to implement those features. We are rolling out the SDK right now (Okt. 2012)to them and they can implement whatever they want.

CSR, CSRE, GT2, PWTS, GT3V2: Fully supported using firmware 750+
CSW Series: Fully supported (all firmwares)
CSL Series: Fully supported
ClubSport Pedals: Fully Supported

Great example: Codemasters just updated F1 2012 on PC to use the SDK directly without any necessary modifications.

Alternatively you can use Fanaleds or SLIMax Manager to activate these unique features in many games. Both great applications can be downloaded for free:

www.fanaleds.com
http://www.eksimracing.com/getting-started-with-fanatec-hardware-and-slimax-mgr-pro/

-> If a game features native SDK support it will override the use of any 3rd party tool like Fanaleds.

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CSW-RBMW-1170x215_1280x1280 (1)

실제 BMW GT2 스티어링 휠을 정밀하게 구현하다

BMW M3 GT2 레이스 카의 스티어링과 동일한 사이즈, 소재를 사용하여 제작 되어 실제 레이스 카를 모는 듯한 기분을 낼 수 있습니다.
CSW-RBMW-580x366_01_1280x1280

실제와 같은 크기

BMW의 투어링 카에서와 같이, 지름320mm의 휠로 정밀한 조작과 부드러운 주행이 가능합니다.
CSW-RBMW-580x366_02_1280x1280

REAL ALCANTARA®.

실제 자동차에서 사용되는 것처럼 이탈리아에서 생산된 실제 알칸타라(Alcantara)를 사용합니다. 드라이빙 체감을 개선하고 청소가 간편합니다.

Customisation

분리 및 조절 가능한 패들시프트는 최적의 편의성을 제공합니다
CSW-RBMW-580x366_03_1280x1280

ADJUSTABLE AND DETACHABLE SHIFTER PADDLES.

패들쉬프트 포지션을 조절하거나 클럽스포츠 스태틱 패들쉬프터(별도구매)로 변경할 수 있습니다.
CSW-RBMW-580x366_04_1280x1280

QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM.

검증된 퀵 릴리즈 시스템으로 스티어링 휠을 순식간에 교체할 수 있습니다. 심지어 게임하는 도중에도 가능합니다.

Advanced input options.

다양한 옵션을 이용하여 나만을 위한 최적의 방식으로 세팅해보세요

Change your settings easily.

아날로그 조이스틱과 7-Way 인코더로 빠르고 간편하게, 게임 플레이 도중에도 설정을 변경할 수 있습니다.

Tuning functions.

LED 디스플레이에서 보여주는 튜닝 기능을 사용해 게임과는 별개로 설정 조정이 가능합니다.

FEATURES

  • Replica of a steering wheel as used in BMW touring cars. The realistic diameter of 320 mm allows for precision driving
  • Officially licensed by BMW
  • Durable construction fully made of metal
  • Wheel rim made of genuine Italian-made Alcantara®. This material is easy to clean and provides sensational grip
  • Steering wheel weight: approx. 2120g (subject to production changes)
  • 11 buttons plus 2 paddle shifters with ultra-reliable switches
  • Analogue joystick to look around in the cockpit or to map with any other axis
  • 7-way FunkySwitch™: left, right, up, and down directional inputs, push button, and rotary encoder functionality (active in Tuning Menu and compatible with any PC game)
  • Two vibration motors integrated within the wheel rim, controllable through Tuning Menu or by game through Fanatec SDK
  • LED bar to show motor RPM
  • LED display to show telemetry functions
  • Adjustable and detachable paddle shifters completely made of metal. Adjust angle, distance to rim and travel of the paddles
  • Tuning Menu functions with LED display to adjust settings independent from the game and during gameplay (see description of compatible wheel base/racing wheel for details)

COMPATIBILITY

Peripherals

  • > 모든 포디움 레이싱 휠 (포디움 레이싱 휠 F1® PS4™ 포함)
  • > 모든 클럽스포츠 휠 베이스
  • > 모든 CSL 엘리트 휠 베이스 (CSL 엘리트 레이싱 휠 포함 - 공식 PS4™ 라이센스)
  • Note: CSR 엘리트 휠과 호환되지 않습니다.

Platforms

  • > Xbox One®: 이 스티어링 휠은 Xbox One과 호환되지 않습니다.
  • > PC 및 기타 플랫폼: 호환되는 휠베이스의 사양은 변경되지 않습니다.

SPECIAL NOTES

이 제품을 사용하기 위해서는 호환되는 파나텍 휠 베이스가 꼭 필요합니다.

PACKAGING DETAILS

Dimensions (L x W x H) 38.2cm x 40.5cm x 20.5cm
Weight 3.36kg
Volume weight 6.72kg

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 클럽스포츠 스티어링 휠 BMW GT2
  • 퀵가이드
  • 보관용 안전 핀
  • 마운트용 안전 스크류

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Platform PC, PS4 Ready
Quick Release ClubSport
Analog joystick Yes
Paddle shifter adjustability Angle, Detacheable, Distance to rim, Travel, Width
Display 3 digits LED
Rev lights Yes
Funky switch 7-way
Buttons 11
Grip material Alcantara®
Material Aluminium
Weight (approx.) 2120g
Diameter 320mm
Vibration motors Yes (2)
Downloads for “ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2”
Information

There are no individual drivers for steering wheels. The driver of the Fanatec wheel base / racing wheel they are connected to will also support them.

Please download and install the latest driver and firmware for your wheel base / racing wheel before you mount this steering wheel!
The latest firmware is integrated into the driver and can be installed via the “update” tab in the driver panel.

What can be set in the Tuning Menu of my wheel? (CSW / CSL Base Series)

Inside the Tuning Menu you can change different values to tune the wheel. The following article will explain which features and values can be set.

S_1 (Setup 1-5)
You can select and store up to 5 different setups directly inside the tuning menu of your wheel.

SEN (default = 900)
The sensitivity/wheel angle can be changed from 900° (CSL E WB: 1080°) to 90° according to your needs. If SEN is set to “OFF/Aut” the PC Driver or the PS3 can directly set the value which is used by some games (Codemasters F1, GT5, …)
Since Firmware 094 the value OFF will be called “Aut“. This means that our driver and games can change this setting automatically by remote.

FF (default = 100)
The maximum strength of the Force Feedback motors can be adjusted from 100-0% in steps of 10%.

SHO (default = 100)
The strength of the shock/vibration motors inside the wheel rim can be adjusted from 100-0%. These vibration motors can be used by a game directly (Fanatec SDK) or by the ABS function.

ABS (default = OFF)
This feature can give you a direct and feel-able feedback about your brake inputs. If you set the value to 100 the vibration will start as soon as you give 100% brake input to the game. If you set it to 95% the vibration will start if you push the brake to 95% or more. The ABS feature uses the vibration within your wheel rim (can be turned off by settin SHO to “0”) AND the vibration motor on a CSP (V2) pedal set if it is connected directly to the wheel – not individually by USB. ABS can also be simulated dynamically by the game if the developer makes use of the Fanatec SDK.

LIN (default = OFF)
The linearity value can modify the steering input of your wheel. Set to “OFF” transfers the steering signals 100% linear to the game. If you raise the value the wheel will have reduced sensitivity in the wheel center. Using this feature you could control the wheel extremely precise while driving on straights (like in SEN 900° mode) even if you want to reach the maximum steering already at 180° (SEN 360°).
This parameter was removed from the tuning menu since firmware version V285 and newer. This decision has been made together with our customer because those settings have been primarily introduced for PS3 support (which is not given anymore) and did mostly cause issues in newer software.

DEA (default = OFF)
Some games do expect a racing wheel to have some deadzone in the middle which is not present of Fanatec wheels. But using this feature you could manually add a deadzone of your preferred size. The Value can be set from OFF to 100%.
This parameter was removed from the tuning menu since firmware version V285 and newer. This decision has been made together with our customer because those settings have been primarily introduced for PS3 support (which is not given anymore) and did mostly cause issues in newer software.

DRI (default = OFF)
The “Drift Mode” reduces the overal resistance of the wheel and let you turn the wheel more easy. It almost works like a power steering. It reduces the basic dampening of the wheel and makes the wheel turn faster. If the values is set too high (or if the games FFB interferes with this feature) you might experience some oscillation. If that happens – reduce the value or turn DRI “OFF” again.

FOR / SPR / DPR (default = 100)
These Force Feedback modifiers give you the ability to change the Force Feedback Signals of a game. In theory there are 3 types of signals which a game can send: Force (pushes the wheel into a special direction), sping (pulls the wheel towards the center) and damper (creates friction). Not every game uses all types of effects and some games even use only one type to create all different feelings. Using your tuning menu in the CSW you can increase or reduce these different effects individually.
On Xbox One you will not find those parameters in the tuning menu since the Xbox One FFB protocol/interface (GIP) does not contain individual force, spring and damper effects which could be modified.

Please do only set these values higher than 100% if the Force Feedback effects are clearly not strong enough and weaker in comparison to other games. When the game sends full effects and the wheel is set to 100% then the device will work on its power limit. Pushing up one value to a very high number or even raising multiple values will result in higher load on the motors and increased heat development.

FEI (Only for CSW V2.5 and CSL Wheel Bases)
default on CSW V2.5 :100
available since FW 446 which is included with driver v310

default on CSL Base: 050
available for the CSL Elite Wheel Base since FW 313 inlcuded with driver v292
and for the CSL Elite Racing Wheel for PS4 since FW 314 included with driver v292

This parameter adjusts the intensity of force effects and can make effects more smooth: OFF is very smooth and low noise while 100 is very sharp and direct. Tuning this parameter can improve the feeling of the wheel depending on the game. This can be helpful to reduce the noise level especially for bases assembled to tables or rigs.

All settings can be cleared and set to default by opening the tuning menu and then pressing and holding the tuning menu button for 10 seconds. The wheel will show “rSt” when the settings are reset.

Wheel bases not recognised in Steam games

Follow these steps to potentially solve the problem:

  1. Open the Steam application
  2. Select “View”
  3. Select “Settings”
  4. Select “Controller”
  5. In “General Controller Settings”, uncheck the checkbox for “Generic Gamepad Configuration Support”.

If the issue persists, reinstall the Steam Client.

Display and/or buttons not working. Rim not detected?

Symptoms:

  • Display is not working on the CSW rim (when powerd on or which using the tuning menu)
  • Buttons are not working on the rim
  • Display, button or FFB function is cutting out while driving/turning the wheel
  • CSW rim is not detected in driver control panel

Problem:

In this case there might be a problem with the connection between CSW Base and CSW rim. Please contact our support team with a proper problem desription to get the problem resolved asap and check if you can give the folling information right away.
Important information for our support team:

  • Please check if you can see any visible damage of the pins inside the rim QR (QuickRelease)
  • If you have a second rim please check if the other rim shows the same symptoms.

Thank you!

Windows XP support discontinued

Since Microsoft dropped their own support (April 2014) of Windows XP after more than 13 years we are not longer able to support this PC platform. The last wheels/pedals/shifter driver which supports Windows XP is driver 144. Later driver versions use new software technology which is just not possible on Windows XP.

If your hardware or a new firmware requires a newer operation system we only can recommend to upgrade your Windows operating system to a newer version which will not be outdated for a longer while.

Can I use ClubSport Wheel rims on the CSR Elite wheel?

Sadly it is not possible to mount and use rims like the “Formula rim for ClubSport Wheel” (CSW) rim on the CSR Elite (CSRE) wheel. The CSRE features a completely different electronics than the CSW which makes them incompatible even if the wheel base mechanics are very similar.

The ClubSport Wheel is capable of many new features (rim quick release and hot-swap, rev-leds, …) which made it necessary to develop a completely new electrical hardware and embedded software.

Can I use other (USB, RJ12, etc.) cables than the original ones?

In theory you can use any RJ12-RJ12 (6p6c straight) and USB (type A — type B; USB 1/2.0) cable which has the right connectors on both ends. If you use high quality cables of similar length to the originals, there should be no problem. Please keep in mind that Fanatec cannot guarantee perfect functionality if third-party products are involved even if the combination should work.

Important notes regarding (replacement) cables:

  •    Cables which are significantly longer than the original cables can cause connection issues
  •    Extension cables are often the source of connection issues. Longer high-quality cables are the better option
  •    If your product came with a high-quality ferrite core cable, a replacement cable should be of similar quality

Q: Can I purchase replacement “RJ12–RJ12” / “USB A — USB B” cables from Fanatec?

A: We should be able to offer replacement cables for all recent products. If they are not offered in the webshop, please ask our support team. But alternatively, it is also possible to use similar standard USB/RJ12 high quality cables, which are inexpensive and can be found at most electrical retailers.

One or two connector pins in the QuickRelease are shorter. Is this normal?

<span><p>You might notice that one pin is shorter on the Quick Release Connector.</p>
<p><strong>This is normal and does not affect the connectivity of the steering wheel.</strong></p>
<p>The purpose of the shorter pin is to connect last or after all other pins are already connected. This is called a lagging electrical circuit. It means the steering wheel will be supplied with electricity before the circuit is closed.</p>
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Security Update for Windows 7 (KB3033929) -> Win7 issue with driver v261

We have received a couple reports that driver v261 cannot be installed on some Win7 PCs. The root cause is that Windows 7 Updates sometimes are not working as expected. Windows 7 is not aware of recent verification signatures. Therefore we needed to export a special driver for Windows 7 which includes our old driver signature as well. Please try this driver if you are experiencing issues like that:

2016.12.05-Fanatec_driver_261_DualSigned:
https://www.fanatec.com/forum/uploads/FileUpload/1d/bfd0b5d389b03d56d485708e3b9e8c.zip

CSW V2 and V2.5 users can also use our latest beta driver (V281) which resolves the issue as well:
https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discussion/547/fanatec-beta-driver-v281-for-csw-v2-and-v2-5/p1

This driver also works well for other Windows versions (Win7, Win8, Win8.1, Win10). Feel free to test this driver if you are having any issues installing the latest official driver v261 and let our support team know. Thank you!

The shifter paddle sticks when being pulled

If the shifting paddle tends to stick while shifting, the most likely the reason is a loosened grub screw.

 

In order to resolve the issue, please use a 1.5mm Allen key to tighten the screw so it no longer touches the frame of the shifter paddle module. To ensure that the issue does not reoccur, you can apply a screw lock solution to the thread of the grub screw.

Using display, vibration and rev LEDs in (more) PC games

EVERY PC game can use extended features (display, vibration, rev LEDs, rev Stripe, etc.) of our Fanatec Wheel products as well as ABS software controlled vibration (CSP pedals) but the game developer has to implement those features. We are rolling out the SDK right now (Okt. 2012)to them and they can implement whatever they want.

CSR, CSRE, GT2, PWTS, GT3V2: Fully supported using firmware 750+
CSW Series: Fully supported (all firmwares)
CSL Series: Fully supported
ClubSport Pedals: Fully Supported

Great example: Codemasters just updated F1 2012 on PC to use the SDK directly without any necessary modifications.

Alternatively you can use Fanaleds or SLIMax Manager to activate these unique features in many games. Both great applications can be downloaded for free:

www.fanaleds.com
http://www.eksimracing.com/getting-started-with-fanatec-hardware-and-slimax-mgr-pro/

-> If a game features native SDK support it will override the use of any 3rd party tool like Fanaleds.

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