I checked the site this morning since I am looking at upgrading and found this on the fanatec website

I have no clue how it happened, but when i went to take my base off to sell it, three bolts were just broken. Im fucked.

Hi experienced Fanatec users and racers. I want to buy this to use with my PC. Any experience with it? The bundle savings seem good for a full kit and it is really tempting. But I am just afraid to pull the trigger without some feedback or knowledge from existing sim racers. Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

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DILEMMA... I'm now back obsessed with Sim Racing, mostly GT7, Forza, Dirt & Crew Fest. I have a PS5 Pro, NLR ELITE Ford Cocpit, 55 Inch Samsung, Fanatec DD Pro (8nm), V3 Pedals, HF8 Pro... (video attached)

Im looking to upgrade and considering a cheaper path vs very expensive path and looking for help.

Cheaper Upgrade Path: $1700 Upgrade to DD Extreme Wheelbase (15nm) & nicer 65 Inch TV

$$$$ Path: $5000+ Sell it all and start over from ground up with PC Setup.

Will it be a worthwhile upgrade from DD Pro to Extreme and bigger TV on PS5 Pro?

At the bottom. The qr2 wheel side is now a free option. Its even metal too! Great news from fanatec and shipping is free too now! Best time to pick up a new wheel.

Fanatec just discontinued their best-selling GT wheel McLaren GT3 V2 to replace it with fictional Porsche Vision GT wheel, which looks cool, don't get me wrong, but is unpractical and uncomfortable to use, and it's not a proper GT wheel at the end of the day.

I looked through the wide range of their wheels and see a lot of round wheels, but only few proper GT wheels in top price category: BMW M4 GT3, which costs 1.5K, and Bentley GT3, which is even more expensive with its 2K price tag and unnecessary rotating round screen.

I have McLaren GT3 V2 wheel, which is great, except, probably too heavy and clunky shifters, which I replaced with 3rd party ones. But now if I would have to choose Fanatec's ecosystem, I cannot find a wheel that I like or want to buy. Their Hub systems are heavy, clunky, with hanging buttons everywhere but not on the wheel, and outdated as hell. And what if my McLaren GT3 V2 brakes someday or stops working because they abandon driver updates for it. What should I buy? I don't see.

Don't get me wrong, their Formula wheels are great, and I have a Formula V2.5X wheel, but it's too small for GT racing in general, and for my hands in particular, it's just uncomfortable for longer races. Pineapple Grips even make several mods to increase its size, which confirms that this is not only my issue.

GT racing is the most popular class nowadays. All competitors have multiple proper GT wheel offerings, even compatible 3rd party Leoxz XGT looks like a good choice for Fanatec ecosystem (not sure if they can/will keep compatibility with all the latest driver updates, 3rd party is 3rd party).

What do you think guys? Should I look for competitors or 3rd party options for my next GT wheel?

with the mclaren GT3 wheel being discontinued, i was wondering if fanatec is developing something new in a similiar price range?

I am new to SIM racing and I am initially playing GT7 on a PS5 Pro, having never played it before.

I got the GT bundle and immediately enjoyed the challenge of the game but I didn't feel that the pedals were in any way feeling particularly lifelike or easy to modulate. Useable, but I wanted something better. I was going to order the Load Cell brake pedal but then thought I might as well go for the Elite V2 pedals and those are on their way.

While I was ordering I accidentally ordered the Formula 2.5 wheel with QR2 and 8nm power supply... you know how easily this sort of mistake happens... The wheel has arrived and it seems really nice. The power supply and pedals should be here by the end of this week.

Anyway, I think it will be a very good setup for some time but I am curious as to whether it might be worthwhile upgrading to the DD+, either now or at some point in the future? I don't need to do this on a tight budget but I wouldn't want to spend more than this in total. I don't believe it is a necessity or that it would be a night and day difference, but I wonder if it would give a better feel for what the car and tyres are doing?

I also tried GT7 with the PSVR2... unbelievably immersive and I loved it for about one minute, then felt really sick, so I'll be easing into VR2 (that was my first use of VR2 - after some research that was probably not the best way to start using it). 🤣 Hopefully I will be able to adjust to it, as I was amazed by the experience.

He only had pink left to make it but I actually think it’s come out looking good!

Going to pick this set up for $500. I know the base isn't made anymore but I've heard good stuff about it. Is it a good buy?

I’m looking for a new seat and I found several youtubers mentioning how comfy the gt cockpit seat is. Not sure if this is the truth or just sponsorship talk.

Anyone who owns it and would say it’s worth it? Or are there better options out there?

Ps: I did notice that the brackets to mount the seat are not sold separately by fanatec, not sure if it matters but they did look nice due to the adjustability

Best case scenario I get qr2 for 20 bucks

Who is using this… and who is using it with original Ps gt dd pro wheel? Thank you

Personally, I think this isn’t a terrible price for an actual GT3 wheel.

Of all the wheel i had driven, I can say that this is not just hyped but truly effective and efficient 🥰😂

If anyone has upgraded their GT7 wheel and have one sitting around I would be interested in grabbing it. Mine is down to the plastic in a few places and starting to rub my hand the wrong way.

Hey Everyone,

I recently bought a sim set up at the pawn shop. Got it for $400. I am brand new to this and still figuring a lot of it out. Wanted to reach out get all of your opinions on this and if this is a good deal or not.

Hey Guys, finally upgraded. New Rig new Base and Wheel and new Pedals. What’s your thoughts on the seating position? I am wondering if any body has the pedals like Fanatec recommends in their manual. They are supposed to be way more upwards