Fanatec on PS4 and XboxOne!

A long time coming it would seem, but very exciting news for console owners wanting to use their PC version Clubsport V1 or V2 wheel bases on PS4 and Xbox One. I personally would enjoy using my Fanatec CSW V1 on Xbox One playing Forza Horizon and Forza 5 and now upcoming Forza 6.

Currently the CSW wheels are only compatible to PS3 and PC, but now Fanatec teamed up with Slightly Mad Studios and announced the CSW wheelbase will work with Project Cars on all 3 platforms PC, PS4 and Xbox One. This is awesome news and no better time to introduce this than right before Project Cars gets released. Keep in mind that the CSW Wheel with any CSW rim will work on PS4 and you will not even have to boot the CSW into PS4 mode like you used to do with older Fanatec wheel bases.

Now the Xbox One version will still require an official Xbox One rim that is coming very soon from Fanatec. Looks like I’ll have to buy a Xbox One again to play Forza games later this year along with a Fanatic Xbox One rim. I’ll stick with Project Cars on Steam for now since it’s already pre-ordered. I may pick up the PS4 version to be able to compare the two. Very Exciting news! For us Fanatec owners this is just added value to the wheels we already own!


Here is a list on the Fanatec compatible gear for PS4, XBOX ONE & PC

PC & PLAYSTATION®4

Porsche 911 Turbo S
Porsche 911 GT2
Porsche 911 GT3 RS V2
CSR
CSR Elite

PC, PLAYSTATION®4 & XBOX ONE

ClubSport Wheel Base
ClubSport Wheel Base v2

                                                                         Below is direct quotes.

"Gamers have been enjoying the solid build quality, integrated technology, and pure driving sensation of these fantastic products for a while now on PC and previous-generation platforms but through a continued collaboration with the team at Fanatec players are now going to be able to use the wheels they already own or are thinking of purchasing with Project CARS via an update on day one.”

“The quality of the input devices play an important role in the immersion factor of a simulation
and especially our ClubSport series delivers an automotive quality and experience level. We are now bringing this level to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and Project CARS is the perfect title to make best use of our technology. This combination is a new milestone on gaming consoles.” (Thomas Jackermeier, CEO Endor AG / Fanatec)

Take a lap around the track at Sachsenring

Take a lap around the track with RaceRoom | ADAC GT Masters 2014 - Sachsenring

DSD 2014 RACE KING r12 LED

Check out the newly released LED r12 button box by DSD.

I've been wanting a button box that lights ups. These look to be pretty cool!

The DSD Race King r12 LED has the following functions:

• 10 LED Illuminated Pushbuttons
• 1 Lighted FVS Button
• 5 On/Off Toggles
• 4 Two Way Momentary Toggles
• 1 12 Position Rotary Switch
• 4 Two Way Rotary Encoders each with Integrated Push button

For more info and how to order check out:  The DSD Race King r12 LED

Here enjoy some more cool pics of the new LED box

 

IRacing 2014 Season 3 Build Released today

Check out some released pics on IRacing build 3 for 2014.  Download the new build today and let us know how you like it.

New DLC for Grid Autosport

Check out the new DLC availalbe today for download in PC, PS3 and XBOX360. I know I'll hurry how to download it. :)

Check out Fanatec New F1 Carbon Fiber Edition Rim

     So are you wanting a new sexy rim to mount up to your Clubsport base? Well check out the new Formula rim with real CARBON fiber!

The new rim functions the same as the existing Formula rim with the same amount of buttons, but the style is completely different. The 3D effect of the Carbon Fiber makes it looks different from every angle. This rim is sexy and exhibits the pure racing style we love.

It also comes with exchangeable grips and Fanatec has plans to offer different colors and material options in the future.

Available very soon at a price of USD $249.95 (excl. tax) or € 249,95 (incl VAT)

Buttkicker SE Amp Kit Unboxing

Check out our video review on the new offered Buttkicker SE edition Amp kit. I really like the simplicity of this kit along with the ease of use as one amp controls the volume of 2 mini LFE transducers. If you got the funds get the complete kit of 2 150 watt amps and 4 mini buttkickers Sim Xperence edition.

Sim Xperence takes the already awesome Buttkicker Mini LFE and provides physics based tactile response to your simulator. The SimVibe Edition Buttkicker is designed for unique tactile signals generated by SimVibe software. Because SimVibe is physics based, rather than audio based the signal provided to the Buttkicker transducer is "faster" and more intense than a standard low frequency audio track could provide. With this kind of signal a standard mini LFE can easily reach its pistons limit of travel (bottom out) and rattle.The SE Edition uses a damping acoustic foam to reduce the noise generated by rapid piston travel.

That's basically Sim Xperence write up, but what you get is a less noisy transducer that I have been testing for around 4 weeks time putting it through it's paces. I can attest to what Sim Xperence is advertising. These SE edition transducers are super quite. Only rattle you get is from your TEETH!
Try it out you want regret it.
Below is some more specs from Sim Xperence.

• Improved ButtKicker internals are optimized for SimVibe
• Improved Response and Detail
• Reduced Transducer Noise
• Frequency Response - 10Hz - 250Hz
• 50 Watt Minimum
• 150 Watt Maximum when used with SimVibe which produces a crisper, harder hitting signal than traditional audio
• 250 Watt Maximum when used with a traditional audio signal
• Impediance - 4 Ohms
• Weight - 2.2 lbs
• Height - 3"
• Width - 4.75"
• Length - 4.75"
• Uses standard ButtKicker Mini LFE casing and mounting dimensions
• Mounts to SimXperience Stage Series motion simulators via optional MOUNTING PLATES

ButtKicker Links:

2 amp setup/4 SE Mini LFE

1 amp setup/2 SE Mini LFE

Sim Xperence website

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

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

Iracing Woes

Now I'm a gentleman racer and I hope that others would be the same.

Friday night race in the Global Challenge didn't go as planned. I started in 6th with my Cadillac CTS V at Lime Rock.  First lap was fine for me although the leader spun out in turn one. Second lap entering turn one didnt turn out well for me as I got smashed in the rear by someone that didn't even seem to be breaking. No curdious im sorry, nothing. This sent me to the pits for repairs and ruining most of my chances to place a top 5 finish.

Now after long repair time and tow in I get out again and race back up to 6th place somehow.  Everthing was going great, but then it happened again. I get hit from behind and spun out in turn 1 from a racer missing their break markers. Oh damn how frustrating this race is. Luckily I didnt have to pit and got back out there.  Of course I did loose 3 places putting me in 9th place were I held to the end of the race with a beat up car.

The scoring in IRacing is sometimes difficult to understand because the 2 wreaks I received which were not my fault ended me with some bad saftey rating of -35 points.  That is were it becomes really frustrating.  I know IRacing doesn't have a way to marchall everyrace, but they should at the very least make a rule that the person tapped in the rear or rear ended doesn't see any penalty in saftey rating.

This brings me to my final thoughts.  IRacing is still the premiere place to sim race, but if your the racer that crashed into others at no fault of theirs, please have some common curdisy to apologize. Also if IRacing could add the no penalty to racers that get rearended it would make for a better experience.  Rubbing is racing by smashing is not!

Larry Ray
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