Assetto Corsa. This is What We Do!

Just taking Assetto Corsa for another spin in a GT3 race with the BMW Z4. This bad boy handles great and the game is rocking! I'm looking forward to the new DLC coming Dream Pack soon.

Check out my new cockpit video! I hope you like the new camera view.

Grip TV's Review on the New Fanatec CSW V2 Base & Porsche Wheel

Check out the video review from Grip TV on the newly released Fanatec CSW V2 Base & Porsche Wheel

Fanatec Talks New Gen Consoles and their Wheels

   

     If you missed it on Fanatec's blog here it is below. 

Since Fanatec makes such great products there has been lots of discussion about existing wheels not compatible with the new XBOX ONE or PS4. Below is a Q&A about the XBOX ONE version with PS4 coming later. 

Check it out!

From Fanatec Blog:

 Xbox One Compatibility FAQ and Poll
We are continuously getting a lot of questions, but also complaints from our customers about the COMPATIBILITY of Xbox 360 wheels to Xbox One so we decided to make a FAQ and poll about it.

Q: Did Microsoft allow steering wheels (or other input devices) of the first generation Xbox to be       compatible to the Xbox 360?

A: No

Q: Was there a legal and official way to make Xbox (first generation) wheels fully compatible to Xbox 360 ?

A: No

Q: Will it be technically possible to make an adapter to use Xbox 360 peripherals (like steering wheels) on the Xbox One? 

A: Probably…..yes but the effort and complication would be significant. The new console uses a completely different force feedback communication protocol, wireless transmission protocol and a different security chip. The security chip needs to be purchased by the 3rd party manufacturer
from Microsoft and it makes sure that only official licensed products can be connected to the console. Only if you get the official approval from Microsoft you will be able to purchase such a security chip for Xbox One. Besides that, given the high development costs and limited market it would not be possible to offer it at a cheap price.

Q: Does Microsoft allow the use of Xbox 360 devices to be used on Xbox One?

A: So far no and there is no indication that this will change. This means it is impossible to make such an adapter. This is the case for any company and not just us. There are other expensive peripherals like music instruments for Xbox 360 which also cannot be used anymore.

Q: Did Fanatec plan to make such an adapter or do you rather prefer to sell new wheels?

A: Of course we would have rather made a simple adapter or even just a firmware update and continue to sell the wheels we have. Instead we now have to develop something completely new. As other companies were faster, the chance of losing customers is very high. This is not in our interest at all!

Q: Can you make such an adapter without the confirmation of Microsoft and sell it directly or indirectly to your customers?

A: Making a device which cracks the security chip of Microsoft is clearly not legal and we would immediately destroy the good relationship with Microsoft. Furthermore we would be sued if we would attempt to sell or even just support the development of such a device. If Microsoft would
allow such an adapter then the whole security chip system would not make any sense anymore as it would suddenly be an open system and you can connect anything to the console. This system actually has positive effects for the consumer as well as it makes sure that all connected peripherals are tested and work with all games. This is not the case on other consoles.

Q: Since when do you know that such an adapter is not possible?

A: Microsoft never confirmed that such an adapter is possible or not and we were waiting up to now. But given the technical complexity and also the philosophy of Microsoft, we do not expect any more that such an adapter will ever come to the market.

Q: Are you working on a new Xbox One wheel and when will it be released?

A: We do work on a next generation wheel and the Xbox One is a key market for us. But at that point we cannot reveal any further information or give a timeline. If there is any announcementit will be made here on the blog.

Q: Why did you not release an Xbox One wheel at launch?

A: We would have loved to do so but the 3rd party peripheral department of Microsoft which authorizes all Xbox peripherals has limited capacity. Therefore other companies which make much bigger business with Microsoft than us got this wheel business first. Our relationship is very good with them but we have to respect that bigger customers get better service. That is a standard business practice and there is not much we can do about it. 

The only one who can change that is the Xbox One customer with its’ buying behavior because Microsoft likes whatever the Xbox user likes and buys.

PS: PS4 compatibility will
be discussed separately as it is a completely different and independent
subject

Basherboards comes out with a new USB adapter for your Fanatec wheel!

Tired of waiting for the Clubsport Shifter? Do you have a USB shifter that you wish you could use with your Fanatec wheel? Now you can!

This simple device allows you to use USB shifters with your Fanatec wheel. That's all there is to it! Power for the device can be provided directly from your Xbox or PS3 console.

These are designed and hand built by myself, using only high quality components. Each one is fully tested before it goes out the door.

Purchase includes:

• SFA1 - Shifter Adapter
• 6 Foot USB A to USB B cable for powering or updating the adapter

Supported Shifters:

• Thrustmaster TH8RS: Both gated and sequential modes work properly. The adapter will automatically switch between modes on the fly when changing the shifter plate on the TH8RS.
• DSD Pro Sequential and DSD Bent Rod GT. You can learn more about these shifters here:http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/shifters
• Lightning SST
• TSW gated shifter support coming soon!
• Have a shifter you want to add? Contact me here to discuss the details: Contact
• ... More to be added soon through firmware updates. Check back regularly for updates ...

Supported Fanatec Wheels:

• ClubSport Wheel (with RJ12 to PS2 cable)
• CSR Elite(with RJ12 to PS2 cable)
• CSR
• Porsche 911 GT2
• Porsche 911 GT3 RS
• Porsche 911 Carrera
• Porsche Turbo S
• Essentially any Fanatec wheel that can use the Fanatec 6 speed or sequential shifters

SFA1 Connection Diagram:

Price: $89 - this includes shipping to anywhere in the US. (See below for orders outside the US)

Check these out for purchase at: http://basherboards.com/SFA1

Basherboards makes a new adapter to allow the Clubsport pedals to be used directly with the TX and T500RS wheels.

Introducing the new CPX adapter from BasherBoards!

After many inquiries and some pleading here and there, I've finally decided to produce an adapter to allow the Clubsport pedals to be used directly with the TX and T500RS wheels.

Compatibility:

The adapter will allow you to use CSP V1, CSP V2 and CSR Elite pedals with either the TX or T500RS wheels.

Features:

- ABS vibration support. (adjustable on the adapter)
- Fine tuning of brake sensitivity. (adjustable on the adapter)
- User upgrade-able firmware via USB.
- Minor troubleshooting via USB.
- Possible features to be added later... :)

Basherboards plan to release the adapter in the new few weeks, barring any unforeseen complications. Until then, please feel free to add yourself to there waiting list for the adapter. THIS IS NOT A PRE-ORDER. It does not guarantee you an adapter on launch day. Orders will be filled in the order they are received.

To sign up go to : http://basherboards.com/node/26

T500RS Brake Mod Kit from Basherboards

Installation instructions: Download

For myself and apparently many others the stock T500RS "Realistic Brake Mod" isn't quite satisfactory... Thus, upon using my pedals for the first time I immediately came up with the idea to use some urethane skate board bushings. So far it works excellent for me and many others. The feel of the pedal after doing this is very similar to a load cell pedal and makes being consistent much easier. I am offering this simply because I think this is a great mod and because finding the proper bushings has proven difficult for some. (As does making the retaining plate)

This is now being offered as a kit which includes 4 bushings. Two 70 durometer bushings and two 60 durometer bushings should allow you to mix and match the bushings to create a pedal stiffness that is to your liking.

Your purchase gets you the following:

- Two 70 durometer RipTide urethane bushings
- Two 60 durometer RipTide urethane bushings
- Retaining plate

Installing the mod is simple and only takes a few moments. It installs using the Thrustmaster "Realistic Brake Mod" plate, the existing rubber and spring are removed and replaced by these bushings. The retaining plate is then secured using the original screws.

This item is shipped USPS First Class both domestically and internationally. Please allow a minimum of 10 to 15 days for international shipments. All orders are shipped within 48 hours as long as stock is available.

Get these at: http://basherboards.com/T500RS-BMK