Porsche GT3 RS Force Feedback Wheel and Clubsport Pedals by Fanatec Review

[13sfaustino]

does this wheel also come with a 6 speed maunel?

[MyBoogeryBooger]

@simracingtonight I don't want to be an internet language police, but at 2:40 you said alacantra :) haha quite funny though. It's Alcantara for those of you who don't know.

[NeeKroVal]

maybe if iracing had a free trial for a week or atleast 60 mins or 30 at the bare min ppl just want to mk money now a days its so lameeee =( my ps3 =ylod yesterday im desperate for a pc game that will work with my csp and 911 carerra and i only have 38 hours till i have to be back at work!!! =( f f f

[Halochieftain117]

@NeeKroVal Live for Speed

[geezermeezer]

what is up with the yellow strip at the top of the wheel? its freakin distracting!!

[Spunn3d]

are you able to try out a demo version of iracing?

I really dont wanna pay for something that i dont like after playing 10 minutes.

[JackRecami]

Guys,what do you think about the just new GT2 wheel of Fanatec???

It seems to be the best...also the most expensive,250€ in Europe

And what about the tuning kit for clubsport pedals??

Will you do a review of those 2 new products??

Here in Italy we have the Arc team in Pavia,but only the wheel costs about 700€ euros,plus you have the G27 and the modification of the feedback motors that costs about 300€...that makes 1000€ for a wheel..just the same price of Bmw Motorsport wheel with leds

[JackRecami]

Hy guys,writing from Italy,thx for the great job you are doing,I had a bad accident when I was a motorbike pilot...

now I got sever handicaps and simulating is great stuff for me...thx really!!!

[gcsali]

Hello, can you please answer my questions, what games are compatible with G27 and does it support clutch H shifter and paddle shifters?

[NeeKroVal]

lemme get tat shifter on the left

[MrButters70]

@NeeKroVal

shifter on left?? why??

[airbob11]

in one of your videos, you said that with the GT3 RS, the club sports only cost 130 bucks, but I can't find that anywhere on their website. Is there a way I can get the combo for $300 or a number in america i can contact fanatec with?

[catsanddogsarekillin]

does the clubsport pedals come with the wheel or not

[RacFuhk]

@catsanddogsarekillin No, it's just the pedals, for 199USD. Very expensive.

[SaudzBoa]

what about durability of the wheel?

[Concorde2010]

How´s the song called used for the srt intro in the beginning.

I was looking for it like everywhere all over the place...

Would nice if you could help me out there.

~Concorde2010

[bmx613]

does this wheel come with pedals or do you have to buy them separate?

[01iamaprofessional]

lol i have this for the ps3... i give it a 100 plug and play.

[Sarge51BG]

I can't take someone seriously who does left foot braking...

[lemonlover]

@Sarge51BG

Seriously? The best drivers in the world left foot brake. It's pretty much the way to drive in some cases. Ever heard of trail braking?

[zYzmrZIzYz]

Thinking of trading my g25+cash on my end to get this combo, what do you guys think? I mainly want the larger wheel diameter and the better brake.

[fallenjdm]

Can anyone tell me whether or not the plug & play feature has improved yet? I just placed my order for mine and am curious if I'm going to spend the 1st day of play time setting it up. =/

[sugarmaker67]

I can't seem to find the combo price on thier shoping cart. Also 1 1/2 years since this review, has there been any additional Hardware/Software revisions and game support?

[thedogo2000]

was wonder what is the best wheel+pedals combo to purchase for 500 or less in the market today?

thanks for the help

[Gunadd1ct]

@thedogo2000 fanatec 911 GT2 Clubsport edition. 500,-

[13johan37]

@Gunadd1ct is the clubsport editon for sale now?

i cna only see the wheels sold separate :/

[cru5h0n3]

which wheelstand is used during the demo at 16min18sec

[Terinigan]

If you want this (or the GT2) in Denmark you'll have to put up with 500 euros... That is too much ):

[SangueVerde7]

do they have the same engineering and just different visuals?

[ICEMANZIDANE]

Hi SRT Team

i have a important question

i know that the Clubsport pedalls works with Logitec G25/27 ...

but does it work with Logitec DFGT ? it would be awesome if you guys would test

and if not , do u know other pedalls like this ? ( i only know the pedalls from FREX but they are too expensive)

[MrBarrett13]

can you use a gear stick with ps3?

[THEHOTTESTLOSER]

is this xbox 360 compatible? and another question what does the package come with?...wheel,pedals,and clutch?

[phyfodor]

@THEHOTTESTLOSER AFAIK, xbox is a totally different beast than anything else, and I doubt this will work.

Don't really know if there are any both PC and xbox compatible wheels out there

[Kill0rbAg]

@phyfodor

Actually the Fanatec GT2 wich will come out shortly. ;-)

[adonavich]

yo bro, can buy them in AUS now from Pagnian imports com au



[toninhocosta22]

does this work with need for speed shift? tnks

[BabaDerBaer80]

@toninhocosta22 Yes and it is the best wheel for Shift in my opinion...

[L92DOutKst]

Can the Club Sport pedals work with the Driving Force GT?

[basketballmadman]

please can you tell me if there are any steering wheels with cluch and a gear stick for the xbox 360? that you if you answere  i love the videos

[wongjarren]

Should i get the GT3RS or the logitech g27?

[mika34pl]

@wongjarren

GT3RS v2 super wheel

[monnster88]

i would like this wheel for christmas would you recommend this pver the g27 and is it wireless Thank you:)

[stoisha]

how much is it

[ooOlMARKlOoo]

Does this wheel work for Xbox

[juukame]

i'm kinda on the edge with this wheel and the 911 carrera wheel; the only thing making me from buying the carrera is the noise it makes, but it is cheaper which is appealing, and comes with pedals. i'd be using this for ps3, so does its complexity to set up, justify getting a carrera wheel instead? even so the gt3rs wheel with standard pedals is still a little cheaper than a g27, which i was also thinking of, but the price of the carrera is veeery appealing, this would be my 1st wheel.thoughts?

[HJAnglez]

Hey SRT, can you have DSL to play iRacing? B/C during the infomercial he said you needed a broadband connection.

[ajlepisto]

@HJAnglez DSL is broadband.

[damodamodamo2]

what wheel would you recommend to someone with all consoles

[onpsxmember]

you said i can just hook up the pedals to a ps3

over the wheel...

is it possible to use two "ps2" cables and then use a

ps2 to usb-switch to get both into one usb-cable?

(to get a better signal of the pedals as you mentioned)

[Marbstar23]

i want use this for GT5 and the PS3 would there be any Probs. Or can i just plugin in its done ?

thx 4 feedback

[suzuki400boi]

What shifter is that in the video that the guy is using?

[rabidfoxsavior]

Hmmm he didn't even use the shifter once let alone the clutch : /

[Str8representing]

Hey again! I just received my wheel. You've mentioned the installation instructions on your site. I have trouble finding them, even tried to google your homepage. Basically I have a problem making the vibrator on the brakes to work. I just can't mark the option that I have clubsport pedals attached.

[shadenator]

@Str8representing turn down the abs setting on the wheel to 85 and you will get vibration on lock up

[MrKyle080905]

A few questions that I would much appreciate you guys answering...

1. With the normal Fanatec pedals, how do they hook up to the wheel and Ps3?

2. Is the clutch supported for Gt5 Prologue like with the G27?

3. Is there any special way to hook it up to ps3 or to turn it on etc..

Sorry to be a pain :>), and thanks in advance.

[simracingtonight]

@MrKyle080905 No problem..

1) they hook up with a "PS2" cable which is similar to an S Video cable with pins directly to the wheel..

2) yes

3) no

You're welcome :-)

[stevenkelman]

does the pedals cum with the wheel



[Str8representing]

Do they have warranty? Didn't see that mentioned on the website.

[Str8representing]

Do they have warranty?

[Str8representing]

I'd love to see a comparison between G27 and GT3 RS with clubsport pedals. Right now I'm deciding which one to buy. What would you choose?

[simracingtonight]

@Str8representing We did one :-)

[SixFootDik]

@simracingtonight sucks that it doesn't come with a gear selector , and i cant find one on their website , any idea where to get an H pattern shifter?

[MegaHeavymetalrocker]

@simracingtonight hi i love your show about the gt3 rs racing wheel can u ship it to australia or not pls tell me asap

[666patrickbateman666]

Is the new "Porsche GT3 RS V2" the top of the line of Fanatec's wheels ?

[simracingtonight]

@DMaN4245 Yes

[flyboy0920]

will the club sport pedal work with the Porsche 911 Turbo S Wheel

[simracingtonight]

@flyboy0920 Yes they do

[DMaN4245]

Does the wheel include any clamps that can be used to mount the wheel on my table?

[simracingtonight]

@DMaN4245 yes it does..

[666patrickbateman666]

Is this Wheel better than the Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S ? ?

[666patrickbateman666]

Which Wheels should i get ?

The Porsche GT3 RS or the Porsche 911 Turbo S ? ? ?

I'm confused !

[666patrickbateman666]

Can you use just the wheel and pedals without the stick ??

I prefer paddle shifting !

[ftpaddict]

Alcantara isn't leather, it's a synthetic replacement. They don't even call it "leather" on the manufacturer's website.

[supercooled]

@ftpaddict Daren called it Alacantera and the other guy called it Alcantra. What the hell you guys?

[saadchhapra1]

is this compatible with ps3

[eddyg545]

Is this compatible with xbox?

[simracingtonight]

@eddyg545 no

[simobgbgbg]

its not ALACANTRA leather its called ALCANTARA

[adamcbowen1]

I have always been interested in iRacing, do they have a free trial anywhere. I would really like to check it out before I start a subscription. Do you guys have any promo codes. Send me a message if you have any info on this thanks in advance guys.

[ziggy7c]

the iracing teaser is epic!

[technofreak779]

sehr gutes video hat geholfen

[RozenX]

Is this wheel compatible with all racing games on PC and PS3?

[nicholas5674]

hey guys,how would you rate the driving force gt force feedback against other wheels.

[STFUg00f2011]

DFGT is weaker FF than the G25 which is weaker overall FF than the , 911/GT3 wheels.

The G25 does produce amazingly strong FF if you play GT5p and use the Ferrari F1 2007, but you could also cook an egg on it after about 20 laps. Fanatec wheels are adjustable FF strength, but on the Logitech's you're at the games mercy as to how strong the FF will be.

[els46]

Does this GT3 Wheel run on Xbox 360?? Cheers.

[jaycoblikescars]

hi, do the clubsport pedals work with a G27 or a G25 on the PS3?

[simracingtonight]

No.. Only with the Fanatec wheels

[BoseATI]

@simracingtonight

Not true, they can be connected to PC, thus work with the other logicrap wheels.

[therene]

@simracingtonight lol sure they do its even writen on the FANATEC page ... oh my gosh -.-

[simracingtonight]

they work with the G25 or 27 on the PC.. not on the PS3.. You need a Fanatec wheel for them to work on the PS3

[curancho]

it looks small they should make it just like the real one

[Nefus2]

Why have they taken out the regular turbo wheel? I mean when I go on their webiste I only see this GT3 wheel and the Turbo S Wheel wich is made for PS3, PC and Xbox 360. and It´s also wired, the regular Turbo wheel were wireless.

[simracingtonight]

Because it's older technology

[Nefus2]

Why have they taken out the regular turbo wheel? I mean when I go on their webiste I only see this GT3 wheel and the Turbo S Wheel wich is made for PS3, PC and Xbox 360. and It´s also wired, the regular Turbo wheel were wireless.

[gwarslayer666]

how much?

[gigga97]

about $249 on amazon

[Da197Beast]

can u use diffrent shifter for the fanatec 911 turbo

[cap6760]

Can anybody , or Darin/Shaun answer this simple question (because fanatec can´t- not enough info on the website about that): which PS3 racing games are really compatible with the GT3 rs alcantara wheel????

Supercar challenge ???? others?

i want a wheel for the ps3 and need choose G27 or GT3RS.

thanks

[hormigaZ]

anyone supporting g27 will be supported by the GT3RS. And sometimes you just wont be able to use all of its features.

Not that you cant really steer with it. maybe the H shifter isnt working or things like so.

[blackjin21]

@cap6760 G27

everything supports that

[arthur19995]

i want Bugatti Veyron wheel

[GamingVideoGameplay]

Hey guys, I have a Logitech G25 & I love to death, but I've had it for a while now and this wheel with the Clubsport pedals looks absolutely orgasmic.

Unfortunately, I live in Australia where we have no support for Fanatec. Is there any way I can buy this & ship it to Australia or is there any shop where I can buy it.

[BallinKermit]

You guys completely butchered the pronunciation of Alcantera.

It's Al Can Terra

[MagicGnyus]

I don't know what kind of testing you guys did on your gt3 rs, but the one I got, the belt came off in 2 weeks. and the shifter doesn't even hold 3rd gear. only good thing was the pedals. i really don't like the feel of this wheel at all. its too hard to steer even in full drift mode and lowered dampening (similar settings to your preferred setup to the G25/G27. Lacks realism in feedback. As nice as belts are, what good are they if they don't stay on track? Guys, buy a g25/g27. This was a waste.

[STFUg00f2011]

@magicGnyus, you say it won't hold third gear? Did you calibrate the gear shifter using the LED display?

I have the 911 Turbo S and mine wouldn't stay in reverse unless I kept pressure on the stick, then I found out that could custom calibrate all 7 gears to the wheel.

[edge160]

Drive a real GT3 RS and forget about this. It will never be the real thing.

[simracingtonight]

We'd love to !!! Hook me up with one and I'll show you how to drive it ;-)

[BUZDRIFT]

Fuk these guys crap on alot they dont seem very knowledgable

[simracingtonight]

lol.. we're not

[Nascars7]

here's another quote from the Fanatec Webshop GT3 RS Wheel page to people interested in this product for the PS3:

Compatibility:

"PlayStation 3:Some racing games will be compatible but compatibility cannot be guaranteed."

- although these guys stated it was compatible with the PS3... they also said this review is being graded using it with the PC?

- just tryin' to be helpful...this is a great wheel package for the price and it's apparently avail., so do your homework.

[blixtenkarting]

can i use the pedals with a G25 wheel ?

[Nascars7]

Here's a direct quote from a Fanatec webshop page in regards to the Clubsport Pedals: "Compatible with any racing wheel from Fanatec or any other brand (Logitech, Thrustmaster, etc) if used on PC."

So if you want to use the Clubsport Pedals for the PS3 then it seems that you'll have to buy a Fanatec Wheel that is compatible with the PS3...like the 911 Turbo (PC, PS3) or the 911 Turbo S (360, PS3 & PC).

check out there website from more info.

[NapalmCandy]

yes

[trf414mII]

So, GT5 is coming out on march, I do not think that logitech is making an improvement on the g27 (load cell brake) so the clear dilemma is: GT3 RS or G27? I want to get one but which one? Damn! Any thoughts? I, for some reason trust logitech far more than fanatec but thats just me.

[boca10205]

i agree with you. there are lots of videos out there showing how after a while the gt3 rs wheel starts to make a verry funny sound. also i think that logitech makes all g27's the same. on the other hand i hear that fanatec adds improvements to the newer batches.

[Nascars7]

yea, i would MUCH prefer to go to a local store and purchase a wheel of this quality & features that's compatible with the 360 & PS3!

since this is not an option, what else can you do...personally i think the Fanatec 911 Turbo S Clubsport Wheel is the better choice for the 360 and PS3 consoles.

it's got the system buttons and features independant from racing games giving you the options to adjust it to your liking and then some?

[ji3200]

gt3 rs wheel has clubsports pedal. plus fanatec has 2 years warranty. by the way i try dirt 2 on g27 and makes HUGE BIG VIBRATION noise coming from the main body of the wheel. youll be surprise how bad it is.

[xlear722]

hey what sim pod is that mounted on i like it would like to get one

[boca10205]

hey shaun is it true that the gt3 rs ffb wheel, after a while starts to have many issues, such as centering. Also if you had 400 dollars which wheel would you get, the gt3 rs or the g27. thanks

[mishary1993]

can the g27,gt3 work on ps3 gta iv

[DukeLuke1020]

Whats the point of using it on GTA 4? You can't walk around with it... I've seen a video of it working with an Xbox 360 Feedback wheel...

[jondea0]

which is better g27 or gt3 rs wheel

[Mentor501]

Defenatly the GT3 with the Clupsport-padels.

The G27 is only a little update of the G25.

[simracingtonight]

we're doing a shootout between the two soon

[Mattsvids101]

can't wait

[mishary1993]

g27

[Retrogamer71]

Thanks, your reviews of the Fanetec

turbo s and clubsport pedals have

persuaded me to purchase. For the

Xbox360 this is the best you can

get to date and I hope the price I

paid will be proof that you get what you

pay for!

[yohazem1]

i need setup diretctions for the clubsport pedals on the ps3, i got the wheel compatible and working but no respond from pedals?

[mishary1993]

question can the whole set work on gta iv

[kjetilo54]

Are there any 911 turbo s clubsport wheels left or are they sold out?

[Gottisanidiot]

After watching various videos of the GT3 RS, I have a few concerns - paddle placement, plug and playability and clamping/mounting stability (not to mention price vs. G25 and shipping delays).

I think I prefer this to the G25/27 but from watching this video, I get the feeling that as each batch is improved, it may be better to wait a few months to order. Maybe for Christmas. Thoughts?

[shortykev123]

is this compatible with the xbox 360

[burberrybedroom]

no just like all good wheels.

[fergus1494]

Haha, Yeah in a way thats true but it sounds anti microsoft tho. But xbox 360's do use an old system for force feedback that is outdated now.

[burberrybedroom]

oh im not anti microsoft by all means id happily own any console.

[fergus1494]

Yeah i said it sounds anti microsoft. but just because i read it like that doesnt mean u typed it meaning that. its true tho, if u make a wheel that supports pc ps3 and xbox its going 2 be worse than ps3 and pc because pc and ps3 use new forcefeedback softwear that xbox doesnt have. so because this is multiplatform it will have the older style of force feedback. still its nice microsoft let some1 in the world make a wheel for 360 instead of that horrible wireless 360 wheel lol!

[Retrogamer71]

NO. but there's a turbo S wheel that

works with the clubsport pedals.

Can't get a straight answer from

Fanetec customer services about

the H shift gear stick for the xbox 360.

[kjetilo54]

Okei, because I have ordered one of them yesterday.

So it isn't sure that I will get one, because they are mabye sold out?

[tbags355]

Where can I buy this in australia???

[SpeedyKlaxton07]

thatt sst shifter, can it plug into the g25? or can it only plug directly into the computer?

[simracingtonight]

Into computer via USB port

[RSgod453]

hey guys rscheatz(dot)com has a promotion going where they are giving a million gold

to the first 1000 people who apply for it

id hurry though, its gonna go fast

[Doc187XL]

ik notice u guys didnt have the clubsport paddle shifters (stainless steel) on the gt3 rs wheel , and i heard that fanatec change the design on the clubsport paddle shifter to a smaller black one which in my honest opinion looks cheap with a lazy design......

[simracingtonight]

THose black paddles are attached and much better than the original stainless design. They were mounted so that there was no room between the paddles and the wheel.. The black ones are much better

[Doc187XL]

i personally dont like em.... can i buy the stainless steel ones from u guys or trade u the black ones for it ?

[rsleetskill]

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password: klondike33

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[sweetcougar]

why 2 sifters? and does it come with it or u have to buy it seperate?

[Gaiajohan]

Because with two shifters you don't have to make consequences for one or the other like Logitech did with the G25. Their H-gate is crap because they also had to build in the sequential.

The shifters don't come with the wheel. Just look in fanatecs webshop.

[rendezvous65]

If you order the shifter kit you get both an H pattern and a sequential shifter.

[JTcomedee]

will it work with xbox though

[Gaiajohan]

no, this one won't. Than you'll need the Porsche 911 Turbo S

[irongr78]

So as a wheel and pedals combo is it better than the G27, leave out the plug&play probs. I'm talking about the feeling of this wheel.

[gold3c]

alcantara...

[uthor58]

Alcantara is composed of 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane.

The appearance and tactile feel of the material is similar to that of suede, and it may be incorrectly identified as such on occasion.

[chaseaker12]

they got a lotus steering wheel

[NoxNoctisUmbra]

I have the wheel i love it to death.. I can't see myself owning a Logitech anymore..

[maverickcro]

how good is FFB?

[Retrogamer71]

The wheel is on demo with Forza 3

which is only on the xbox360 so

why does the show say it is only

PC and PS3?

[simracingtonight]

The 911 Turbo S by Fanatedc is compatible with the 360. It's coming in September. We have a few and will be reviewing it

[Retrogamer71]

Why not xbox 360 compatibility?

[Zeduxearth]

@Joey... only the most retarded folk would pay 300 euros when you get it around 180 euros everywhere! Fanatac is yes sir damn expensive period! Some must tell these fanatec guys 300 dollars is 211,714 euros not 300, this is stealing!!!

[JoeyJIL]

ok you win, i don' t understand why you HAVE to buy it from their site.. why can' t you buy it in your local stores??

[TomasZEX10]

thats what i mean i bought it from ebay brand new g25 inc postage (20e) so on its own it costed 180e ! :P

[SpeedDennis]

11:34 LoL when he said bug, one was racing by !! what a coincidence :D

[inseptra]

Works great on Iracing as well, but theres a lot of nice equipment out there

[inseptra]

I'll stick with my Momo for now, no software issues so far...

[slungbungdungclung]

It's called "alcantara" by the way.

[syaitann]

loving the pedals but iffy on the PS3/GT5 support/information and the need for a seperate shifter. more info about compatibility with ps3 would be nice.

ps. ask them if they can make the pedal set compatible with G25. shhh dont tell logitech

[Terikihabbo]

12 inches!!! oh yeah

[crosley72]

Drive barefoot:I LOVE IT!!!!

[Zeduxearth]

(No ones asking for your sympanthy.. Don;t be so sure about a Logitech wheel coming out with GT5. How do you know it won't be a Fanatec wheel ?) No need to be rude want to keep this clean discussion and answering you question I know the Official GT5 WILL be a Logitech wheel their next wheel. I follow their official forums and they made fun of Fanatec's wheel calling it obsolete compared to their new wheel. I don't like this kind of approach from them either but Fanatec has 3 issues to sort out!

[RichieW]

No gear stick?

[JoeyJIL]

optional

[Furiousme]

Hi. I watch your videos but I don't feel full happy. I know that you are morecar simracers ( I race in car simracer games too) but I realy would to see some episode about motorcycle simracing. Special episode about that would be great. I race SBK 09 Which has the best phisics at themoment but I only use game pad like others bike simracers. Could you find some other /better controlers for bikes ?? Controlers are the bigest problem of bike simeracing ever. Help US !!! :)

[KlausBaerbel66]

SBK09 got the best pyhsics? Did you ever sit on a real Motobike?

[Furiousme]

Yes , I did. I know that it's not perfect, but you know something better ??

[gilius]

Darin, Shaun, Excelent review, thanks. I have a Fanatec Porsche 911 that was one of the first to be in the shops. I have some problems with it but Thomas has giving me a very good client-support, and around august I wil get the GT3 RS. Keep going with your show, I really enjoy it! ;)

[scaleopdriver]

do we need the dongle on the porsche wheel to connect to pc? i wanna save 50 euros on it if i can...good video!