Versus: Fanatec CSL DD 5Nm vs CAMMUS C5

An in depth comparison between two starter packages of CAMMUS and Fanatec. The C5 vs CSL DD 5Nm.

00:00:03 Introduction
00:00:25 Price
00:00:56 Design
00:02:49 Driving sensation
00:04:23 Issues
00:05:44 Software
00:06:25 Eco-system
00:07:03 Upgradability
00:07:43 Conclusion

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[paulware]

The C5 isn't leather, but PU leather, I've received my pre-order with the wheel / button's and LED's being dead on arrival, 2 weeks in after numerous requests for replacement and quite a few hours 'troubleshooting' the fact it's dead then finally agreed to replace, though that's another month away on top of the 2 weeks + 2 months wait, so all in all 14 weeks, looks / feels great though, but currently a pretty and expensive paperweight.

Reason for purchase was the small form factor over the competition.

Will update once received a working unit that's expected mid November.

[MrLuumpy]

Love my C5. Zero issues after 5 months.

[saramark]

Had my C5 for 6 months. Had to replace both shifter paddles which was free from a reseller. All in all, its brilliant. No overheating issues for me. I didn't get the pedals as I already have some T3PA pro's, but the wheel (which replaced an owned from 2008 release DFGT) is outstanding. Would reccomend to anyone on a budget. Its far better than the budget Fanatec or Moza. I believe all new C5's have the V2 paddle shifters installed as standard

[Sithhy]

The reason as to why the C5 felt stronger than the CSL DD at the same percentage is because the C5 is most likely stronger. Seen some people say it actually outputs 7Nm at peak, with 5Nm being constant torque

[orangechannel]

I also chose between them. I chose, I chose... and I chose R 9. The moza does not have acceptable steering wheels, but the base itself is excellent.
If camus was sold in my country for $250, I would take it.

[sergiomarino]

Could this c5 be better than a TG-T 2?
@SimulatedDrivingResource parlo in italiano dato che dovresti essere italiano (credo). Ma questo C5 è ancora consigliabile?
Ho provato un T248 e non mi ha dato molte soddisfazioni. Ho provato (per pochissimo perchè non funzionava l'attacco per la pedaliera) un TG-T 2 e sembra essere migliore a livello di sensazioni che restituisce.
Potrebbe questo C5 essere migliore di un TG-T 2?
resto in attesa dui una risposta. Ciao!

[Crainshaw]

big downsides to the C5 to me are the "fixed wheel". The wheel is D shaped and too small for my liking, and by design it doesn't looks like mods will be a thing for it.

What surprises me is how people seem to take sides on the C5 accuracy and feedback, some say CSL DD is better and other prefer C5, so it's hard to make a decision

[robertcarr]

I am interested to see the 8nm cammus review. And then like someone else said the PXN dds. I hear those will come in a 6nm and 10nm option

[jimashby]

I like the bigger wheel on the Fanatec, also I have a 24v PS at 20amps, i wonder if it could be used on that Fanatec? Ill look that up on DYI. And I like the looks of the Fanatec pedals.
Looks like $130 for the Clutch Pedal, I wonder if Cammus will have a wharehouse in the US?
The Fanatec now is $399 on thier website. The motor itself $349. So the Ready to Drive bundle does save a little to start with. (Since it is available now)
Ive done flight, but not Racing yet... but just the ability to go to 8nm later sounds like a plan. Then maybe a better wheel and Pedals later. That would be the quickest way to the track. I really want you to get that PXN 12 to add to the picture.

[BlackCat]

Had my C5 for 3 weeks. The right paddle has already broken, the pedals kept disconnecting so had to swap out the Cammus USB lead and the grub screw in the throttle pedal keeps coming loose so I have to take it apart to deal with it or the pedal does not operate properly. The pin that the grub screw screws down on was a mess which can only have happened prior to assembly.

It is such a shame when good things are so badly let down by such trivial and needless issues.

[zwenkwiel]

cammus should really just slap a quick release on that thing. like the form factor is so gimmicky and pointless, no reason that it needs to be THIS small, few inches more depth wouldn't hurt it at all

[brulaapgaapmeester]

A larger wheel makes the FF feel weaker a bit, and vice versa, so that can partly explain that the C5 feels stronger.

[Vikesh]

In India the C5 costs 400€ & Csl DD 1400€