Author: Max Gripp

CSL Elite F1 set from Fanatec available again

Max Gripp

CSL Elite F1 set from Fanatec available again

After a long break, the F1_Set from Fanatec is available again. The price is 699.95€ and includes:

  • CSL Elite Wheel Base + – officially licensed for PS4™.
  • ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula 1 Esports
  • CSL Elite Pedals (pedal unit gas, pedal unit brake with PU damper, foot rest, mounting tool).
  • Table clamp, with mounting screw
  • Power supply unit (cable length: power supply unit to wheel base 1.5 m/6 ft.)
  • Power cable (regional) (cable length: socket to power supply 1.5 m/6 ft.)
  • USB cable (2 m/6 ft.)
  • Wheel Base connection cable RJ12/RJ12 (~3m)
  • O-ring (replacement for Quick Release shaft)
  • Safety pin for long term storage
  • Safety screw for long term mounting
  • Racing Style Cutton Caps for CSL Elite P1 Steering Wheel (PS4™ Version)
  • PS4™ Cutton Caps
  • Racing style button caps included
  • QuickGuides, quick instructions.
    

Currently this is the only way to get the ClubSport Formula 1 Esports steering wheel, buying it individually is not possible. It is not known how long the set will be available.

buy the set*

Update: Currently sold out again.

New Formula Wheel from Thrustmaster with screen and LEDs

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New Formula Wheel from Thrustmaster with screen and LEDs

Thrustmaster has just released another teaser video about their upcoming new steering wheel. This is the first time that a Simracing product from Thrustmaster has a screen, which is combined by an additional LED bar. In addition, at first glance, significantly higher-quality switches and buttons as well as the use of carbon or carbon foil are recognizable. The release date is set for April 20th 2021.

Teaser video

Fanatec CSL Universal Hub unveiled

Max Gripp

Fanatec CSL Universal Hub unveiled

Fanatec has just unveiled its new Universal Hub, which at 149€ is significantly cheaper than the previous Universal Hub for around €349. The article is now available from Fanatec: https://fanatec.com/eu-de/csl-universal-hub*

The new Universal Hub is located in Fanatec's CSL class and is bolted to the Wheelbase with the included simplified Quickrelease.

The "DataPort-C connection" could be an interesting clue for new accessories, which has not yet been officially announced by Fanatec.

The most important features

The most important features at a glance are:

  • Shifting rockers with snap dome activation (adjustable from 214 mm to 274 mm at the widest point
  • Integrated key groups (not removable)
  • Eight standard buttons with snap dome activation
  • 2-way rocker switch and two two 2-way toggle switches
  • LED display with 3 digits
  • 7-way FunkySwitch™ (left, right, up, down, press and rotate in both directions)
  • The new toolless Quick Release Adapter of the CSL series
  • Weight of 870 g without steering wheel wreath
  • DataPort-C connection for upcoming accessories
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