Comments on: Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 RS Wheel Unveiled

By: eddiespag

eddiespag — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:38:06 +0000

This makes me wonder… what’s next? Is it going to be the ‘no-holds barred’ hard core ultimated edition? The Porsche Spyder (ALMS/F1 type) race wheel. Will it be an almost a no expense spared top quality, ultimate force feedback wheel that uses all your knowledge, experience and technology? With all your wheels released over time with ever better quality function, it seems that this is where it’s leading to… I hope.

By: Fanatec

Fanatec — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:11:08 +0000

There is a video from the games convention
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=M2dsoUXHbfo
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZQ2oa7T6uw
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=YE7rO3duMgY

Not much to see from the cockpit but we plan to make a video with the guys from insidesimracing.tv

By: eddiespag

eddiespag — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:16:07 +0000

Fanatec, what I am really amazed at is your racing chassis for simracing that your wheels and pedals fit perfectly with. It is a work of art. Please tell us about it and will we see a video and a review of it as well? With all the options put onto this race chasis, it looks incredible with that ‘German engineering’ bulletproof quality. Is it as good as it looks…totally ‘badass’(ultra cool performance)?

By: logos

logos — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:52:21 +0000

@ScHiRoCk
The Clubsport pedals cost 199 USD/199 EUR.
You can use them as a second USB controller, with Logitech G25 or any other wheel. Also you can connect them to a Fanatec Porsche wheel, and use them on a PC or a console.

By: ScHiRoCk

ScHiRoCk — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:47:22 +0000

Waaay? pedals seperatly?

What will they cost? and can i just plug them with me G25?

By: Fanatec

Fanatec — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:27:06 +0000

virtualr.net will make a review about the 911 GT3 RS wheel as well!

By: Fanatec

Fanatec — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:26:13 +0000

@ermax
There is a demo video of the beta plug in my blog:
http://www.911wheel.de/?q=node/1239
We still need to make the user interface.

The limitation is to increase demand and make sure we get our return on investment fast. So we have chosen a limit which is way below the potential of the wheel but everybody has the same chance if you order now. So far we did not make any public tests but as the first prototypes with mass production electronics are running now, we will soon give this wheel to insidesimracing.tv who want to make a intensive video review about it.

By: ermax18

ermax18 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:43:07 +0000

One other thing. Why is the Xbox controller limited production? Is it lack of demand or Microsoft licensing silliness?

By: ermax18

ermax18 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:38:34 +0000

Thanks for answering our questions Fanatec. I just added this set to my wish list. Close to the top of the list I might add. :)

I like the LC brake and foam to improve the feel. You said we “can make a plugin” for rFactor. So does that mean you already have one? This would be a nice addition.

By: Fanatec

Fanatec — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:40:25 +0000

The max brake force is fully adjustable with a little potentiometer and independent from the game so you can have the brake extremely sensitive with your big toe or you have to press so hard that you must bolt on the pedals to something.

We also added special PU foam which is used in real car dampers and which are made in germany. They give some movement and a sensational feeling.

By: superapex

superapex — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:19:44 +0000

sorry for my error… just to avoid any confusion… I meant what is the max pressure in lbs for the BRAKE?

Just for comparison, does anyone know how many lbs of pressure is necessary to fully depress the brake on the G25 pedals?

By: superapex

superapex — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:51:03 +0000

Those pedals look awesome. I noticed the different mounting holes on the pedals themselves does that mean we can adjust the tension based on the mounting position? what is the max pressure in pounds for the break Can the spacing be adjusted between the pedals? When do you expect these to be available by themselves for order?

Thanks… they look great!

By: Fanatec

Fanatec — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:05:33 +0000

It will work with all games which send out telemetry data as we can write a plug in for those games.
rFactor
LFS
all Simbin games (GTL, GTR, Race07 etc)
iRacing

By: idlejimbo

idlejimbo — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:30:16 +0000

The pedals look lovely, expecially after reading that the brake pedal has rumble feedback!
What games support this, I wonder?

By: Doomrider

Doomrider — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:29:54 +0000

God that those pedals look so awesome!

Damn shame that they won’t be available before christmas in EU.

I’m so getting those(maybe the wheel too).

By: tarnakman

tarnakman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:22:02 +0000

wow.. the pedals are stunning.
how much for the pedals only?

By: Fanatec

Fanatec — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:14:29 +0000

Hey ScHiRoCk

we are offering the pedals separatly as well

By: ScHiRoCk

ScHiRoCk — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:51:55 +0000

Looks very nice, especially the pedals

But i’ll stay with me G25

By: Arnold Carter Wong

Arnold Carter Wong — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:06:41 +0000

I will buy this wheel, definately.

It loooooooooksssssss really worth for around HK$3000

By: codename6

codename6 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:13:56 +0000

Looks really nice. Wish it was Xbox360 compatible also.