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Fanatec CSW V2 Base + Porsche 918 Wheel – Review

Matt Malone has released a comprehensive video review of two of Fanatec’s newest hardware components.

Matt Malone has released a comprehensive video review of two of Fanatec’s newest hardware components, taking an in-depth look at both the brand new CSW V2 base and the Porsche 918 wheel rim.

Porsche 918 Features

  • Replica of the steering wheel used in the race version of the latest Porsche supercar: Porsche 918 RSR .
  • The realistic diameter of 320 mm allows precise maneuvers and smooth driving
  • Officially licensed by Porsche
  • Durable construction fully made of metal
  • Wheel rim made of genuine automotive grade leather.
  • 11 Buttons plus two paddle shifter buttons with ultra-reliable switches
  • Analog joystick to look around in the cockpit or to map with any other axis
  • 7-way Encoder switch to change settings: Turn left; turn right; move left, right, up and down; push (active in Tuning menu and compatible with any PC game)
  • LED bar integrated into rim to show motor RPM
  • LED display to show telemetry functions. Works with several popular PC games like iRacing or rFactor
  • Adjustable and detachable paddle shifters completely made of metal. Adjust position, angle, distance to rim and travel of the paddles
  • Tuning functions with LED display to adjust settings independent from the game and during gameplay
    • Saves up to 5 wheel set-ups
    • Adjust force feedback strength during game play
    • Adjust sensitivity independent from the game. Turning angle can be adjusted in the wheel from 90?? to 900??
    • ABS vibration in the wheel and on the (optional) ClubSport Pedals for all games
    • Change the linearity in the steering axis to get the precision of a 900?? wheel and the fast movement of a 270?? wheel
    • Add some artificial dead zone to avoid shaking on straights if needed
    • Customize the force feedback sensations by changing the spring, force effects and dampening forces

The wheel rim is available for 399,95 Euros/Dollars, the CSW V2 Base sells for 524,95 Euros/Dollars. ??Both products are available on??the Fanatec website.

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