Upgrade kit for ClubSport Pedals
Thomas Jackermeier
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A lot of customers asking us now if we will offer an upgrade kit for the CSP V2 or V3.
This picture shows all the parts we have changed or are new in comparison to the regular CSP V3. That means an upgrade kit would have to include all the red parts.
As you can see you would have to exchange almost the complete pedal and this is only if you have a V3. In case of a V2 or even V1 you would have to change almost everything.
This kit would not be cheap either and it will be very difficult to assemble. This increases the risk of potential damage a lot and if your V3 pedal is still under warranty and you buy such a kit then you would expect a proper warranty as well, right?
We might make an upgrade kit for the CSL Elite pedals in future if demand is high enough as this would be much easier but for the CSP there is absolutely no way to make it work properly and easy enough.
The CSP V3i are still the most affordable inverted pedals with loadcell and hydraulics on the market and I hope you like the addition in our portfolio.
This picture shows all the parts we have changed or are new in comparison to the regular CSP V3. That means an upgrade kit would have to include all the red parts.
As you can see you would have to exchange almost the complete pedal and this is only if you have a V3. In case of a V2 or even V1 you would have to change almost everything.
This kit would not be cheap either and it will be very difficult to assemble. This increases the risk of potential damage a lot and if your V3 pedal is still under warranty and you buy such a kit then you would expect a proper warranty as well, right?
We might make an upgrade kit for the CSL Elite pedals in future if demand is high enough as this would be much easier but for the CSP there is absolutely no way to make it work properly and easy enough.
The CSP V3i are still the most affordable inverted pedals with loadcell and hydraulics on the market and I hope you like the addition in our portfolio.
Comments
simply amnother great piece of Fanatec Hardware!
You wrote "...and I hope you like the addition in our portfolio."
I'm really looking forward to another portfolio enhancement which is the PS4 base you announced in the gamereactor interview in Nov. 2016...
Cheers,
Thorsten
I think they are absolutely stunning! A seriously aggressive (yet beautiful) realistic design that stands head and shoulders above its direct competition!
I think it's great that Thomas has also explained clearly to those who wanted to an upgrade kit, that it isn't / wasn't possible, and I think the choice of these two different sets is actually a really positive move for the ecosystem as it may attract more non Fanatec wheelbase users over to the family.
What a great start to the year! I'm excited for things to come
I Love that the Clutch is inverted because when not using the clutch it provides a Nice space to just rest your foot under.
Very well done... Great Job Fanatec
When i first Hooked the pedals up everything but the hand brake worked...Don't Panic!!! i simply just Reflashed the Pedal FW and everything including hand brake works as it should\:D/
Edit: almost forgot to mention the Pedal spacing and Most of all the New Longer Clutch and Clutch position feels spot on!!!...Im sure i will even get things adjusted better as i go along but as it is right out of the Box its a Great Pedals set worth EVERY Penny even though i already have a Regular set of V3 pedals.
I am not denying that we are not running a charity but if we would sell an upgrade kit then we could as well sell all our products as DIY kit. This would end up in a desaster, believe me.
I was using the V3 pedals and they made a Big Diff in Lap times over the V1 pedals... I am Now using Fanatecs New V3 inverted pedal set and i have beaten some of My Fastest times by .300 --.500 consistently since using them...When using the Brake the V3i pedals Feel Much More Natural...due to fact they are inverted it totally Changes My Foot angle so Braking is easier to Feel and Feather... also this better Foot angle while Braking Makes Going from Brake to Gas and Back to Braking Much easier, Instinctive and Quicker.
Hands Down No Contest for Me I'm staying with the V3i Pedals... I am not a fan of the angle pedal spacers that came with the V3 and come installed on the V3i Clutch and Brake pedal...I have taken the Regular pedal Angle spacers off My v1 pedals and installed them on the V3i Brake pedal and its a perfect fit for Me.
The Clutch pedal while the feel of it is Very Good to Me i would like a shorter Clutch throw only because it will Create more Leg Space for Me with the RS1 rig... I'm 6'1 tall and even with the RS1 pedal Tray extended out as far as it will Go i find that the extra space that the standard V3,V3i pedal angle adjusters take up make the clutch Pedal some what uncomfortable for me to use due to the limited Leg space that the RS1 has... as far as comfort and ease of use that will vary from person to person depending on size, Seating position, Rig or set up used...Its Not a lost cause i will find my comfort zone its just a matter of adjusting a few things...Although a standard v3/short throw clutch kit would be great Option for taller people or people of a larger size in general... I'm 6'1, 245lbs solid build...so it's Not a Clutch or Build Quality issue its a Space issue due to the Longer Clutch travel the clutch pedal protrudes out maybe 1/2in more than the brake pedal.
Quick Fix solution...I will be contacting Fanatec by Email to see if they can ship Me out the standard Pedal spacers that came with the regular V3 and V1 pedals...Note pics below...My idea is to keep the same angle on the standard pedal spacer but i will belt sand the flat side Down so that its 1/2 the original thickness to use on the Clutch pedal to create more leg room to use the clutch to see if it creates more usable leg room for Me to use the clutch more comfortably.
If any Fanatec admin reads this please feel free to contact me By Email or inbox if you wish.... I will be happy to Give any solution you have a try.
Edit: I almost forgot to mention that Due the fact that the Pedals are inverted that it creates a nice space for you to stretch out your leg and rest your foot when not using the clutch \:D/
No problem glad i could help...
The extra $$$ Spent on the V3i pedals will Be worth every $$$ Spent!!!
I am Very happy i bought them.
IMO the V3i pedals are pretty much the perfect pedal set for their price range and feel every bit as good as pedals that cost Much more.
Sooo far there seem to be a few FW Problems...Yes i updated to the latest V2.5 FW....I'm using windows 10 anniversary edition 64bit
I'm sure I'm on the right FW
Is any 1 else getting a double reading when you plug in the wheel??? The double V2.5 showing on the game controller properties page???
Also my Right thumb stick will not work the menu in PC Pcars any more :-t
My CSW V2 has been and is working Fine.
How are you liking the v3i? have they changed your seating postion much or?
The Pedals are that Good the you see i quickly found a way to make a Mod for the pedal Angle spacer issue...No Way was i Sending them back or selling them...IMO the V3i pedals have a Much more Natural foot position which for me gives a Much Better than the regular V3 pedals.
As you can see from the pics that i created alot of usable Leg room while still maintaining the Proper Pedal angle by cutting and belt sanding My V1 pedal spacers....The black spacer on the far rignt is the spacer from my V3 pedal set...the 3 aluminum spacers are made from the 2x spacers i cut from My V1 pedal set :-B i was able to make 4 different angle spacers from 2 regular spacers...The 4th spacer which is much smaller than the 1's in the picture is on My clutch pedal and i have regular v1 pedal angle spacer on the brake pedal.
Edit: I almost forgot to add that the space under the inverted clutch makes a Great foot rest Now :-bd
maybe a discount code for the ones that bought csp v3 could be the ideal solution... so they can sell the standard v3 and buy the inverted without loosing too much money... what do u think Thomas? BTW changing topic if u check curved_d@hotmail.it account and so many money i gave to your company can i maybe be a worthy customer for testing a preview DD wheel? just asking...:D