Easy Fix for LOUD shifters on the Fanatec Mclaren GT3 V2 Wheel

The Mclaren GT3 V2 wheel is SO good but it has one divisive trait - the shifters are bloomin' LOUD. Luckily, it's one of the easiest fixes imaginable and reversible, too. Cut the clunk with some felt or foam pads fixed to the back of the shifter rocker as shown and everyone around you will thank you for it.

Obviously, you do this at your own risk and I do not accept any liability whatsoever if you break something. If everything you touch crumbles, best leave it...

[shadyhawklive]

If you don’t want to scratch up your wheel, remove the connecting hub on the back. You then have access to the bottom of the pin. Use a small Allen/hex wrench to push it through.

[reviewforthetube]

Those loud thudding shifters are amazing though! Its also a deeper sound not just a high pitch click. Love them as is tbh.

[dklassen]

Thanks for sharing. I used the fuzzy side of a piece of velcro. Worked like a charm. I was able to get the pin pushed up just enough to add a few pieces of electrical tape around it to prevent scratching. You'd never know I was in there.

[richarddorries]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I didn't have any sticky back felt so doubled up with some cushioned plasters (band aids) and immediately it makes a difference. I'm glad I did it too because one of the rubber stuck on dampers had come loose so I was able to recentre it and also gave the QR a tighten up too.

[stefan-georgfuchs]

Hi. Thanks a lot for this very practical hint. I play, among many other sims, F1 2021, since two weeks and found that I never had to use the shifter so often then in this game. Hence your vid helped. What I also did, was to replace the, already quite worn out, hard-rubber protectors on the two shifter pins ( opposite of the switches ). I used two small, round pieces of flexible magnet-foil ( for tabletop miniature bases ) for this. As for sound reduction and a smoother shifting, I used two stripes of middle-hard cell-foam ( used also in studios ) of appox. and 5mm width, 15mmlength and 8mm hight on doublesided adhesive tape. So that the space in the corners ofter the orange shifter rocker is completely filled. Due to the flexible nature of the foam, it's resistance is, of course, a bit limited but due to it's volume, the sound reduction is more then enough. Back on the wheelbase and in the game, the shiftig feels now very natural, smooth and it is very quiet. I hear only a distant "click" sound. Cost : 5 minutes time plus maybe 1 EUR for the materials....

[boosted]

Thank you for this! Just did this on my V2 and I'm happy with the results.

[bigape]

I did this trick, and yes it feels so much better with extra damper. Thanks for the trick!

[jazjac]

Just got my CSL and Mclaren wheel, done the mod and I must say, the difference is fantastic. Sounded great when you posted the vid, and it is great, thanks again 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[Boonatix]

I kinda like the distinct sound, but really great idea from you and thank you for the video :)

[johnnydesmet]

Great vid. Really helpful 👌. Ended up using plastic tools you would use on a car to not scratch. Worked a treat.

[SpartanAxx]

For some reason mine only has the clunk on the right side upshift, while the left one is a lot more muted and actually get to hear the "click" switch. Any way you know to fix that? It's a brand new wheel as well.

[mozzzee]

Just received my wheel today, bought plastic tools, was all ready to take the pin out until i rolled up a little material tape/gaffa and slid it between the shifter and bump stop.After getting the thickness rite this solved it completely also, nice review tho.
At least i have plastic tools for the future ):

[Salzheld]

Just added two pieces of rubber. Now the wheel sounds premium. Thank you very much for pointing out. You are great.

[corentco]

@Danny Lee you are an absolute legend mate! What a difference 👏. I highly recommend this to anyone using this wheel.

[jazjac]

Nice one mate, got one on pre order👍🏼

[johnwalshaw]

Really helpful, thank you! I ended up using a 3M double-sided, two pieces on each side, back-to-back for extra thickness, with the side facing the steering wheel with the plastic still on (so doesn't stick). Super tight and no more loud clicking noise.

[LordSeth-hfew]

Glad I did this, because the glued on black caps had come off and was extra clunky one side, reglued and I velcro taped mine just took the edge off it which is nice instead o being a loud ass clunk

[KjellEilertsen]

Brilliant video Danny! I have one on preorder but I was worried about the shifter noise from watching reviews of it, I too have a family to consider and quite often they will be sleeping while I'm racing.
By the looks of it your mod might just alleviate that worry, I will most likely prefer the shorter travel anyways. :)

[Algernon]

Great video! I think I bought the wrong type of felt pads because its too soft and the travel is much less than your version. Will have to experiment with different materials.

[DDRBEST]

Where did you find the foam to buy it?