Clubsport V3 “Flex” when pressing pedals

Anton StalkerAnton Stalker Member
edited March 2021 in Pedals

Hey All,

My Clubsport V3 pedals arrived today and I fitted them to a Gameracer seat base plate at a circa 45 degree angle (see below pic). Everything is set up and works perfectly, but I noticed that when fitted this way the pedals “flex” when used (esp when pressing the brake). I wondered whether this was ok to continue or whether Fanatec recommends against using the pedals this way for long-term durability? I couldn’t see anything in the manual about this topic.

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Thanks in advance!

Comments

  • Ian EvansIan Evans Member

    I wouldn't say it was the peddles flexing probably the rigs baseplate flexing looking at that picture

    I've got v3's and no flex whatsoever

  • Anton StalkerAnton Stalker Member

    Thank you for your reply Ian. It was hard to tell where the flex was coming from but looks like it’s from the base plate like you suggest

  • Rinus HuismanRinus Huisman Member

    Might be an idea to upgrade to 80/20 or 80/40 rigs like; Simlab, SimxPro, Motedis, etc etc etc. I once had a Omega Supreme Pro. While it's great for Logitech and Thrustmaster.. It would flex a lot with Fanatec or higher. So I upgraded to Simlab and never looked back. Aluminium extrusionbars are just that good.

  • Taylan BenkerTaylan Benker Member

    My first rig was looking exactly the same but slightly lesser slope. Even with G920 the rig was flexing as hell. I used to put wooden boxes underneath it. As i was planning to buy a sturdy rig anyway i did not bother. If a better rig is not possible for you the best solution is to weld metal legs at the end of the pedal board as well.

  • Robert NedvedRobert Nedved Member

    The flex you are experiencing is likely the pedal plate - it's common with the angled plates that anchor on the forward side. I have a playseat revolution and had similar issues once I switched to load-cell based pedals. One thing you could do is build a pedal support that sits under the top side of the pedal plate... thats what I did, and it worked wonders.. looks like this (ignore my son's toys in the background, lol)

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    If you want to really eliminate the flex, especially if you play on carpet - mount everything on a stand - this is what I finally ended up doing and now everything is absolutely rock solid - I basically built a 2x4 wood frame and topped it off with a 1" piece of plywood and then carpeted it with speaker cabinet carpet. pic below:

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