Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 now available for €149.95
Fanatec now offers the CSL Universal Hub in a revised version as V2. According to the German manufacturer, they mainly worked on the stability of the construction, which is now supposed to be up to 23% more stable due to metal clamps. Like its predecessor, the hub can be adjusted in width and is the cheaper alternative to the CSW and Podium Hub at 149.95€.
Scope of delivery
- CSL Universal Hub V2
- Wheel-side quick release (selected before checkout, packaged separately)
- 1x Allen screwdriver (3 mm)
- 1x Wrench (8 mm)
- Quick Guide
Features
- Innovative expanding design allows the hub to adjust to many sizes of wheel rim
- Lightweight, stepless slider mechanism expands by 60 mm
- Shifter paddle width adjustable from 214 mm to 274 mm (at widest point)
- Metal bracing improves rigidity up to 23% compared to V1
- Ergonomic shifter paddles
- Integrated button islands (non-removable)
- Eight standard buttons with snap-dome activation
- 2-way rocker switch
- Two 2-way toggle switches
- Tuning Menu button for instant access to force feedback and other Fanatec hardware adjustments
- Three-digit LED display for Tuning Menu functions and telemetry data from compatible games or third-party software
- 7-way FunkySwitch™: left, right, up, and down directional inputs, push button, and rotary encoder functionality
- Tool-free QR1 Lite Wheel-Side design:
- Improved ease of use (no clamping bolt required) and durability
- Exchangeable, supports metal QR1 Wheel-Side, unlocking High Torque Mode on Podium wheel bases
- Ready for next-generation QR2 system (coming soon)
- Low weight of 660g (with QR1 Lite Wheel-Side, not including wheel rim) for fast acceleration and fidelity
- DataPort-C connector ready for future upgrades
- Can be used with all Fanatec wheel rims and all third-party rims using the 6 x 70 mm or 3 x 50 mm bolt pattern (e.g. Sparco, MOMO, OMP)
- Allows the use of third-party steering wheels with USB cables on all compatible Fanatec bases (direct USB connectivity is not possible)
Compatibility
As usual for Fanatec, the hub is compatible with almost the entire ecosystem of the manufacturer. For example, you only need a base starting with the CSW V2 generation and you are good to go. Due to the possibility to mount steering wheels with 70mm as well as 50.8mm rim holes, you also have a wide selection of possible steering wheel rims in this regard. A complete list of compatible Fanatec products can be found on the product page.
Order and shipping
The hub is now available for €149.95 + shipping directly from Fanatec. However, the bundles with different steering wheels should be especially interesting. They only cost 199.95€ each in combination with a steering wheel rim and the CSL hub, which means a saving of 70€ compared to buying them individually.
