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Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Karting06, Jan 16, 2017.

  1. Paul Darke

    Paul Darke Moderator Beta tester

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    Cov were okay at one time.
     
  2. Not Lifting Off

    Not Lifting Off Well-Known Member

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    Yep, were never gonna set the world alight but had some quality over the years, been all downhill for the last 16 years tho, really sad living thru their demise, altho i did buy a half season ticket for them Saturday morning, the day we went bottom of Division 3 :disrelieved:
     
  3. Karting06

    Karting06 Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    @Paul Darke: I have disconnected the PCB of the G25 along with the connector. So I can use them like that!
    Are you sure about the CSL pedals? They cost 90€ + 140€ for the loadcell.
    P1 wheel = 150 & clubsport steering wheel formula = 230.
    Maybe you had a beter price? :p
     
  4. Paul Darke

    Paul Darke Moderator Beta tester

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    No, my mistake I was thinking of the wrong wheel, sorry
     
  5. Viggdred

    Viggdred Well-Known Member

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    I think that combo would be GREAT !!!
     

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  6. Karting06

    Karting06 Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    Haha, I agree. :)
    But I don't have 840 € for that (in fact, I find that it would be a bit too expensive) ...
    So, it will be without the pedals and with a Formula Wheel Rim :)
    @Paul Darke no problem ;)
     
  7. Viggdred

    Viggdred Well-Known Member

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    The wheel's at the same price...
     
  8. Karting06

    Karting06 Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    I don't get it?
    Your wheel cost 300 (okay, 299,95). The Formula Wheel 230. So, it's a difference of 70€?
     
  9. Not Lifting Off

    Not Lifting Off Well-Known Member

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    https://www.fanatec.com/eu-en/racing-wheels/csl-elite-racing-wheel-p1-for-xbox-one-eu.html base and p1 wheel 469
    https://www.fanatec.com/eu-en/bundle/product;bundle_id;107 Base p1 wheel and CSL brake set bundle 689
    Wheel base alone 319

    There are 2 different formula wheels 1 is 229 the other 299

    To be honest with you the p1 wheel is pants, rock hard rubber, small daimeter and thin grip, i would just buy the formula or a different wheel but not the p1, going to be looking to buy a BMW gt2 wheel payday then this p1 is going on Ebay.
     
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  10. Karting06

    Karting06 Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    Yes that's also what I think about the P1...
    You guys are good at convincing me to buy the pedals too!
    So, I think that I will go for Formula Wheel ("low cost") version + CSL Pedals & brake cell + CSL Base Wheel for "only" 769,80... (797,71€ with shipping...).
    I changed my mind about the pedals because I'm still a student (20y) and I don't know how the future will be. So, I think that I have to enjoy sim racing now and hopefully later also :)

    But, it's expensive though (already bought a new computer in july, I have invested a lot since I'm 20...).
    Thanks ;)
     
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  11. Viggdred

    Viggdred Well-Known Member

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    Sorry, I thought of the carbon one...
    ;)
     
  12. Not Lifting Off

    Not Lifting Off Well-Known Member

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    Send Fanatec a cheeky email asking if you can swap out the P1 for the Formula and pay the difference on the bundle price, 750ish a small saving but a saving all the same.
     
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  13. Andy Kettler

    Andy Kettler Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    Loadcell brake is a must have imo :)
     
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  14. Karting06

    Karting06 Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    I buy it tomorrow :D
     
  15. Not Lifting Off

    Not Lifting Off Well-Known Member

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    Why not a used set of CSR Elite or Clubsport Pedals? Both have load cell and a very good reputation, i use CSR Elite bought off Ebay dirt cheap, you may save yourself a good chunk of change going 2nd user, plus you probably got better chance of your money back off E than Fanatec should something go wrong. there are always some on E some relatively cheap.
    New wheel base and 2nd user pedals and rim could probably save you 150-250. And guaranteed your money back if they are not up to it off Ebay.


    Edit, and to add if your young and a student, why not 2nd user wheel too? You could get a nice T500-CSR Elite + pedals for around half you want to spend on the CSL and bits, just throwing it out there.
     
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  16. Karting06

    Karting06 Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    I did search on Ebay! But I didn't find it...
    Nor pedals, nor csl wheel.
    Thanks anyway, @Not Lifting Off ;)
     
  17. Viggdred

    Viggdred Well-Known Member

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    I'm not very fond of 2nd hand products...
    What if there's a problem, without any waranty...
    Don't know what to think about that...
     
  18. fischhaltefolie

    fischhaltefolie Well-Known Member

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    I'd only buy with original invoice within waranty. Then there's no problem with Fanatec.
    Service is possible later as well, but you'll have to pay.:(
     
  19. Karting06

    Karting06 Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    I bought it (new).
    To resume, I finally ordered this:
    • CSL Elite Wheel Base EU
    • ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula Black EU
    • CSL Elite Pedals LC EU
    Thank you all for your comments, thought and ideas :)
    I hope that I will receive it for after my exams :D
     
  20. fischhaltefolie

    fischhaltefolie Well-Known Member

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    Enjoy! Fast laps and good luck with your exams!
     
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