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We hope our review of the Fanatec CSL DD has helped you decide if this is the right product for you. If you've found the video helpful, would like to help support Boosted Media at no additional cost, the following affiliate links will send a small comission our way which helps keep us running. Thanks a lot for your support! US: https://fanatec.com/us-en/cat/index/sCategory/163?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia EU: https://fanatec.com/eu-en/cat/index/sCategory/162?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia AU: https://fanatec.com/au-en/cat/index/sCategory/165?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia JP: https://fanatec.com/ja-en/cat/index/sCategory/164?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia A few months ago now we we were lucky enough to get our hands on a pro-production sample of the new Fanatec CSL DD. We were very impressed with the product but there were a few details we could not cover at the time due to the unit being pre-production. Now the chains have been released and we have our hands on a retail unit thanks to Fanatec, so it's time to fill in the blanks! -------------------------------- EXTRA INFO: -------------------------------- Written article available HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/sim-racing/hands-on-with-the-fanatec-csl-dd/ Looking for a wheel to go with your Fanatec Wheel Base? Check out our complete buyer's guide HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/sim-racing/buyers-guides/fanatec-wheel-guide-best-fanatec-wheels-in-2021/ ------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: ------------------------------------------ Boosted Media is almost entirely funded by community support. If you're looking to buy some Fanatec products and would like to help support Boosted Media at no additional cost to yourself, the following affilaite links will send a small comission our way which helps keep the review videos coming. Thanks very much for your support! US/Canada: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU/UK: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ How Boosted Media makes money & why it matters - https://boostedmedia.net/automotive/vlog/how-boosted-media-earns-money-why-it-matters/ Interested in more ways you can support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ ------------------------------------------ RELATED VIDEOS: ------------------------------------------ Fanatec Settings Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO6g_ViBfOE Fanatec DD1 vs. DD2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZgtOO3W05Y Fanatec DD1/2 vs Simucube 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0O6FVjgiRg Fanatec DD1/2 Teardown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDiQ9zmqOss CSL DD VS Logitech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTkLfQ9NoBg& CSL DD VS CSL Elite - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT9PuoDvcvg CSL DD VS Clubsport Wheelbase 2.5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2o5WiAyGAc CSL DD VS Podium DD1 & DD2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVAdp9c2Nh8 ------------------------------------------ TIME STAMPS: ------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Unboxing 3:40 - Hardware Overview 7:35 - Mounting 9:45 - Motor Side Quick Release (QR1) 13:28 - Connections & Interface 15:22 - Power Supplies (90W and Boost Kit 180) 17:20 - Table Clamp Accessory 18:46 - Teardown 22:51 - Hardware Conclusions ------------------------------------------ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: ------------------------------------------ Join our Discord Community HERE: https://discord.gg/7YzjkFQ #fanatec #csldd #newstandardd ]]> Mon 09 Aug 2021 20:26:57 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9867/fanatec-csl-dd-review-part-1-hardware-internals/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9852/fanatec-csl-dd-review-part-2-software-driving-experience/
We hope our review of the Fanatec CSL DD has helped you decide if this is the right product for you. If you've found the video helpful, would like to help support Boosted Media at no additional cost, the following affiliate links will send a small comission our way which helps keep us running. Thanks a lot for your support! US: https://fanatec.com/us-en/cat/index/sCategory/163?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia EU: https://fanatec.com/eu-en/cat/index/sCategory/162?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia AU: https://fanatec.com/au-en/cat/index/sCategory/165?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia JP: https://fanatec.com/ja-en/cat/index/sCategory/164?utm_medium=FAP+Banner&utm_source=boostedmedia&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=boostedmedia A few months ago now we we were lucky enough to get our hands on a pro-production sample of the new Fanatec CSL DD. We were very impressed with the product but there were a few details we could not cover at the time due to the unit being pre-production. Now the chains have been released and we have our hands on a retail unit thanks to Fanatec, so it's time to fill in the blanks! -------------------------------- EXTRA INFO: -------------------------------- Written article available HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/sim-racing/review-fanatec-csl-dd/ Looking for a wheel to go with your Fanatec Wheel Base? Check out our complete buyer's guide HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/sim-racing/buyers-guides/fanatec-wheel-guide-best-fanatec-wheels-in-2021/ ------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: ------------------------------------------ Boosted Media is almost entirely funded by community support. If you're looking to buy some Fanatec products and would like to help support Boosted Media at no additional cost to yourself, the following affilaite links will send a small comission our way which helps keep the review videos coming. Thanks very much for your support! US/Canada: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU/UK: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ How Boosted Media makes money & why it matters - https://boostedmedia.net/automotive/vlog/how-boosted-media-earns-money-why-it-matters/ Interested in more ways you can support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ ------------------------------------------ RELATED VIDEOS: ------------------------------------------ Fanatec Settings Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO6g_ViBfOE Fanatec DD1 vs. DD2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZgtOO3W05Y Fanatec DD1/2 vs Simucube 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0O6FVjgiRg Fanatec DD1/2 Teardown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDiQ9zmqOss DD2 Hardware Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urMoTlb2Hrg Porsche 911 GT3-R Wheel Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpB_lxTsY20 CSL DD VS Logitech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTkLfQ9NoBg& CSL DD VS CSL Elite - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT9PuoDvcvg CSL DD VS Clubsport Wheelbase 2.5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2o5WiAyGAc CSL DD VS Podium DD1 & DD2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVAdp9c2Nh8 ------------------------------------------ TIME STAMPS: ------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Rig Mounting & Quick Release Test (QR1) 7:54 - Driving Tests 9:35 - New Fanatec Driver Overview 18:00 - On-Wheel Tuning Menu 20:07 - Software Nitpicks 21:37 - Fanalab Overview 30:30 - Conclusions ------------------------------------------ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: ------------------------------------------ Join our Discord Community HERE: https://discord.gg/7YzjkFQ #fanatec #csldd #newstandardd ]]> Mon 09 Aug 2021 20:24:56 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9852/fanatec-csl-dd-review-part-2-software-driving-experience/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9966/planning-your-sim-rig-upgrades-part-2-logitech-g923-vs-thrustmaster-ts-xw/
Today we continue our series taking you from an entry level sim rig through a typical upgrade path all the way to ultra-high-end to help you find the sweet spot for your needs and budget. Today we're upgrading from the Logitech G923 to the Thrustmaster TS-XW wheel which comes bundles with Thrustmasters T3PA pedals and comparing the experience, as well as comparing to some other common hardware from Fanatec within a similar price range. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Hardware Overview 14:30 - Considerations when Mounting 21:01 - Driving Tests 31:03 - Conclusions Check the Boosted Media Equipment Leaderboard HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/equipment-leaderboard/ Check out SimPit's full review of the Thrustmaster TS-XW HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSFcpeKzxPQ Thanks very much to Logitech, Fanatec, Pagnian Imports and Next Level Racing for providing the equipment for this video series. If you'd like to pick up any of the gear featured in these videos, the following affiliate links help us by sending a small commission our way at no additional cost to you, which helps keep us making content! Thanks a lot for your support! Next Level Racing GT Lite Cockpit: AU: https://pagnianimports.com.au/collections/racing-cockpits/products/next-level-racing-gt-lite?sca_ref=356339.SXQAEhMdAp US/Europe: https://kit.co/BoostedMedia/next-level-racing-gear/3923838-next-level-racing-gt Logitech G923 - PC/Playstation: https://kit.co/BoostedMedia/sim-racing-wheels/3969736-logitech-g-logitech- Logitech G923 - PC/Xbox: https://kit.co/BoostedMedia/sim-racing-wheels/logitech-g923-racing Thrustmaster TS-XW: AU: https://pagnianimports.com.au/collections/pc/products/thrustmaster-ts-xw-racer-sparco-p310?sca_ref=356339.SXQAEhMdAp US/Europe: https://kit.co/BoostedMedia/sim-racing-wheels/thrustmaster-ts-xw-r Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals: AU: https://pagnianimports.com.au/collections/pc/products/thrustmaster-t-lcm-load-cell-pedals?sca_ref=356339.SXQAEhMdAp US/Europe: https://kit.co/BoostedMedia/sim-racing-wheels-pedals/thrustmaster-t-lcm-p Thrustmaster TS-XW/T-LCM Bundle: AU: https://pagnianimports.com.au/collections/pc/products/thrustmaster-ts-xw-racer-sparco-p310-thrustmaster-t-lcm-load-cell-pedals?sca_ref=356339.SXQAEhMdAp Thrustmaster TS-PC/T-LCM Bundle: AU: https://pagnianimports.com.au/collections/pc/products/thrustmaster-ts-pc-racer-t-lcm-load-cell-pedals?sca_ref=356339.SXQAEhMdA GRAB YOUR FANATEC GEAR HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-u-s-a/ EU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-europe-english/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-australia/ JAPAN: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-webstore-japan-english/ ___________________________________________ Join our Discord Community HERE: https://discord.gg/7YzjkFQ ___________________________________________ Keen to support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ ___________________________________________ #simracing #logitech #thrustmaster ]]> Tue 11 May 2021 20:41:05 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9966/planning-your-sim-rig-upgrades-part-2-logitech-g923-vs-thrustmaster-ts-xw/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9811/review-vrs-directforce-pro-direct-drive-sim-racing-wheel-base/
EXCLUSIVE SIM RACING DISCOUNTS HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/discounts-coupons-codes/ "Direct Drive" has become somewhat of a buzzword within the Sim Racing industry in recent years as we've seen wheel base technology come in leaps and bounds. What was once a complex and convoluted technology reserved only for those with deep pockets and high levels of patience is becoming more and more accessible to the everyday sim racer. So today we take a look at the VRS DirectForce Pro, a Direct Drive sim racing wheel base that takes a well established technology and makes it available at an affordable price without the steep learning curve, making it one of the best value for money direct drive wheel bases for sim racers on a tighter budget. We take the VRS DirectForce Pro for a drive in iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, F1 2020, Automobilista 2 and Dirt Rally 2.0 to see how it stacks up against the Fanatec DD1, DD2, Ssimucube 2 Sport, Pro and Ultimate and Simagic M10 we've previously tested. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Hardware Overview 20:08 - Software Overview 32:32 - Driving Tests 1:02:00 - Conclusions For more information visit: https://virtualracingschool.com/dfp/ How Force Feedback Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn9yPp776m4 Wheelbase Technology Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHGg8u4FUBY Keen to support Boosted Media? CLICK HERE: https://boostedmedia.net/support-boosted-media/ ___________________________________________ MY PC SPECS: https://boostedmedia.net/technology/boosted-media-ultimate-gaming-pc-system-specs/ #directdrive #vrs #simracing ]]> Thu 11 Feb 2021 20:18:21 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9811/review-vrs-directforce-pro-direct-drive-sim-racing-wheel-base/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10054/new-fanatec-mclaren-gt3-wheel-review-fanatec-csl-elite-mclaren-gt3-v2/
GRAB YOUR MCLAREN GT3 V2 WHEEL HERE: US: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-usa/ EUR: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-europe/ AU: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-australia/ JP: https://boostedmedia.net/go/fanatec-csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-japan/ If you're keen on one of these wheels and would like to support our work at Boosted Media, the above affiliate links will send a small commission our way without costing you anything extra! Thanks a lot for your support! _______________________________________________________________________ The original McLaren GT3 wheel was one of Fanatec's most popular sim racing wheels, and with good reason. It was light, ergonomic, feature rich and lacked a lot of the arguably unnecessary things present on more expensive wheels, giving sim racers all the things they needed from a sim racing wheel without an unnecessarily high price tag. The Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 is now here, carrying on the same theme but addressing some of the issues of the past, as well as including some new features. So let's take a look! Intro: 0:00 Unboxing & Pricing: 1:22 Construction, Ergonomics & Buttons: 3:01 New Magnetic Shifters: 7:18 New Analogue Paddles: 9:00 New Quick Release & Mounting: 9:40 Driving Tests: 15:17 Worth Upgrading from V1?: 20:05 Worth Buying?: 21:29 Conclusions 24:32 ]]> Thu 17 Dec 2020 20:55:08 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10054/new-fanatec-mclaren-gt3-wheel-review-fanatec-csl-elite-mclaren-gt3-v2/