fanatec csr thread

Subject: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:00 am

hey guys i just got a fanatec, and i was wondering (if anybody has one) what settings you use because what im using now feels like im driving a bus : P

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mine is ordered and I am waiting for it to arrive.

there is some good info throughout this thread:
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Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:04 pm

I really want one.

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the shifter kit is out of stock until end of the month, so they are holding my order until the whole thing is ready to ship. Sad

first world problems.

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:11 pm

i want a nice wheel too.. how much are wheels with clutch/shifter go for?

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The most affordable kit right now is the csr value pack is like $250 (with pedals, no shifters), and the porsche shifter kit is available again for $30.

I ordered the value pack XL. the csr shifters are the ones that are out of stock currently.

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:18 pm

damn.. i might try ghetto wiring a homemade kit like my buddy did for his 360

mad cats PS2 wheel
rock band drum pedal for clutch
rx7 shifter
accord ebrake lol

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:19 pm

i guess i will wait. A LONG TIME.

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yea I have seen some pretty crazy DIY builds with the MS wheel, G25 shifter, etc...

My wife would prefer that it does not look like a pile of junk all screwed together so I got the OK on ordering the new setup.

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:22 pm

lucky lol.. i need to find out how to get my old MS wheel to get force feedback again, it worked for forza 2, not for 3 or 4

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:40 pm

^^motor inside might have died or the solder might be messed up.

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:02 pm

TSM BeeDee wrote:: ^^motor inside might have died or the solder might be messed up.

i found it out.. havent used it in so long i didnt notice it used the AC plug into the wall. i cant find it Sad

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:47 pm

I can tell you now that i have it that the only real problem is the force feedback it's really weird even if you change the settings around but other than that its pretty great.

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ermahgerd. still waiting for mine because of the CSR shifters being out of stock.

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:34 pm

will be joining the csr bandwagon soon. but out of principle the real car is getting money first.

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:50 am

retro hoonage wrote:: ermahgerd. still waiting for mine because of the CSR shifters being out of stock.

Should of just ordered the porsche shifter set instead, thats what I did. Half the price and less wait Smile

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I watched a side by side comparison video of the two shifter sets. Although they were pretty much the same the CSR shifters were quieter. Plus I wanted the better pedal set already pre-wired for the handbrake mod so XL bundle it was.

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AWWWW yea.

Got shipping confirmation over the weekend. Expected Delivery on thursday.

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:52 pm

Nice! Now fix you internet!!

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I cant! What we have now (satellite) is literally our only option besides dialup. Its what we get for buying a house in a quiet little subdivision out in the sticks. Its literally the only disappointing aspect of where we live because I love everything else.

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:24 pm

I see, are you direct connected or running on wifi? It might help a tad. You should also post a review when everything comes in.

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I need to order a cable for a direct connection. Its currently on wifi but the xbox is maybe 30 feet away from the router. 1 level house.

will do on the review. I anticipate racing and autocross will be an easy adaptation, drifting will take a little practice to get the hang of the additional rotation plus timing with the clutch, ebrake, shifter. I need to read up on how to convert the sequential shifter to e-brake use.

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motherfuck. Shifter cable broke while disconnecting it. I guess I am putting their customer service to the test already....Only had it set up for maybe 5 days now!

Looks like a standard cable and I will go ahead and buy a replacement at a computer store tomorrow anyways, to always have a spare around. Building a permanent shifter mount on my cockpit tomorrow I guess.

the csr elite pedals are ridiculous by the way. that build quality! the ability to fine tune and adjust everything! that brake pedal feel!

Subject: Re: fanatec csr thread Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:48 pm

oh man, i want that so bad now Sad

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who's changed out their fanatec shift knobs for something aftermarket? Do I need something universal that is held on with set screws, or will something threaded work?

I have a few threaded ones lying around....also a beer tap that I was thinking of sticking on the sequential shifter for an e-brake.

suggestions/advice plz.

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