I couldn’t see this type of post anywhere and as I’m undecided on a DD1 or the PS4 version for extra compatibility right now thought I’d put this up, forgive me if it’s already been done.
I seem to be one of the few here that after watching Barry's review, has me kind of leaning towards a DD rather than an SC2 which I had just about decided on (though, truth be told, I'm not close to pulling the trigger yet). Thanks to Barry's typical thorough break down, I liked what I saw. The flex some are getting in an uproar over doesn't bother me much. After watching the video, I checked on my CSW and I get slight up/down flex. I also really liked what I saw with FanaLabs. Easy to understand and has, imo, terrific promise for the released version.
I recently installed the Podium mag shifters on my Formula 1 v2 which really elevated what is already an impressive bit of kit. To just take it and pop it onto a DD without having to convert it to USB is really attractive to me.
My .02 cents.
I found it quite interesting that Barry was so focused on the quick release, is it really that big a deal? He makes some incredible detailed reviews, so it must be a valid point. I still think i'm going for the dd1, but i'm a little less shure now
It wasn't some play it was really wobbling. Maybe barry just had a bad unit? If so Fanatec should send out a new unit. Saying that Thomas from Fanatec has already said that the quick release isnt upto the job and a new design is coming.This came up in a reddit (or was it FB) discussion after everyone viewed it. Including myself, a lot of us do not actually have any flex. Keep in mind he put on a universal wheel hub, another adapter, and then a wheel. The amount of leverage he had at the end would induce some play.
It wasn't some play it was really wobbling. Maybe barry just had a bad unit? If so Fanatec should send out a new unit. Saying that Thomas from Fanatec has already said that the quick release isnt upto the job and a new design is coming.
He actually did mention that the fidelity would be better with a more solid connection.Many are really hung up on the flex shown on Barry's unit. If I recall correctly, during the latter part of his review when he's driving, he was certainly enjoying the feedback he was getting. Never did he mention he felt like there was any loss of fidelity. The man has experience with a number of different dd wheels and he always goes out on Sebring to test since it is so bumpy. He even called out he could feel the pavement transitions. That's pretty fine fidelity, no? It was this reaction of his that is one of my reasons why Fanatec has moved to the number one spot, in my mind, of my very short list of dd wheels I'm considering.
He actually did mention that the fidelity would be better with a more solid connection.
Whilst the formula wheel he is using is an older one, it just goes to show the manufacturing tolerances aren’t consistent with their custom QR. I don’t understand why they didn’t use an already established high quality QR when the CSW was first released.
He actually did mention that the fidelity would be better with a more solid connection.
Whilst the formula wheel he is using is an older one, it just goes to show the manufacturing tolerances aren’t consistent with their custom QR. I don’t understand why they didn’t use an already established high quality QR when the CSW was first released.
Many are really hung up on the flex shown on Barry's unit. If I recall correctly, during the latter part of his review when he's driving, he was certainly enjoying the feedback he was getting. Never did he mention he felt like there was any loss of fidelity. The man has experience with a number of different dd wheels and he always goes out on Sebring to test since it is so bumpy. He even called out he could feel the pavement transitions. That's pretty fine fidelity, no? It was this reaction of his that is one of my reasons why Fanatec has moved to the number one spot, in my mind, of my very short list of dd wheels I'm considering.
So I believe he did his duty by showing the flex, but that if he, being a major DD expert could feel it moving slightly on those bumpy Sebring bits, he would be hesitant to mention it.