Fanatec V3 x Fanatec CSL Elite V2 / Which is better?

The old workhorse versus FAnatec's CSL refresh. Which one is better for you?

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➡️️Simetik K2R + GTOmega XL RS seat (Sent by Simétik and GTOmega)
➡️️Fanatec DD1 + DDPRO DD 8Nm (Sent by Fanatec)
➡️️Fanatec V3 pedals
➡️️Fanatec Clubsport Shifter
➡️️Fanatec Clubsport handbrake

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[edwinvandenberg]

I faced this choice 2 weeks ago. I chose the V2 because it is as good as the V3 in stock condition. I don't need adjustable pedals (you only set them once anyway), the vibration motors are nice but I see it as a gimmick.
The brake pedal is very adjustable to suit my needs. I have absolutely no regrets.

[Achtergelatenhond]

TY for this. The video helped me out quite a bit, with the V2 and V3 pedal set being heavily discounted on Black Friday on the Fanatec website.

[GrantMerle]

I finally ordered my sim rig! Rseat p1 green
I’ve been racing at my desk for 3-4 years 😂

[wimwilms]

I love my V3s. Personally use them without brake performance kit. In my opinion they perform quite realistic, compared to my real cars.

[Coolboy-gwri]

I've been looking into getting a pedal upgrade from my logitech pedals. This video really helped me get out of the v3 hype, which I do not have enough money for if I ever want to get any other sim racing gear. Keep up the good work.

[TinoushGTR]

You forgot to mention the vibration motors on V3. Using it with simhub is a blast. Specially on trottel and rear tyres loosing traction. In you video they don't work and the one for brake is upside down. Loosing the leverage. V3 is still superieure imo. I bought it for €299 on black friday with free performance kit. Great value.

[Novotny]

I've the original CSL Elites and its loadcell position was a terrible decision. Glad they fixed it for the V2s - but of course, no upgrade path other than buying a whole new set. As a matter of curiosity, would the newer V2 brake pedal fit into the older Elites?

[Max-bcgk]

I'm pretty sure the V3s just aren't worth the 420€(with BPK) askingprice anymore. But with the current sale and both of them at the same price, they are a really good pedal set for the money you spend, which can hold up for years.

[maximilliank]

I'm using the CSL Elite V2. I don't drive manual cars so I use the clutch pedal as the accelerator. The bumpstops can also be swapped between clutch and gas pedals, so you can have a firmer gas pedal with short travel. The brake pedal has great feel.

[hughxthexhand]

When I first went to fanatec 3 years ago I got the V3's, I'm old and was getting knee and hip pain from my ankles being to close together when left foot braking even after spacing them as far as I could. So I got the CSL elite pedals with load cell and haven't looked back and have no intention of going a higher quality pedal set. Now the new ones have upgrade sensors I'll probably upgrade to them when my potentiometers crap em selfs

[madhaz]

Great pedals, I plan on ordering the v2's - but I must know where you got your racing shoes/ slippers from. :)

[dzerla]

I got my barely used Clubsport V3's for 150€ 2 days ago so for that price they're more than worth it for me!

[CarTism]

v3s because the theottle throw. feels amazing

[TinoushGTR]

Who else bought the csr elite pedals with load cell and clutch for €$150. Those where the days man. Absolutely awesome pedal set imo.

[vb_matic]

Imo: If you need a clutch take the V3. If you don‘t need a clutch take the V2.

[fad]

I pick v3 because 3 is more than 2. Which means they must be better. Numbers don't lie.

[davidcupra]

My main issue with v2 is all 3 pedals look the same. The accelerator should look different.

[ronknox]

Thx for this review. I have the base pedals w/o the clutch or the load cell. I was going to buy the load cell but might give the V2 another look.
Are there any other brands that work well in the Fanatec ecosystem that aren't super expensive?
I have the CSL DD for PC/PS

[LSSS]

Is it worth going from the full v3 (bpk znd damper) to the v2? I find the v3 making too much noise (metal) and are the v2 modifiable to 2 pedal as well?

[Kieer]

If price weren’t an issue, would you still take the CSL Elite V2s over the V3s? (I’m looking at the upcoming Black Friday sale that knocks $100 off the V3s)