Is the Fanatec ClubSport Shifter Still Worth it in 2023?! (Review)

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This might be a perfect review video cuz mostly other videos they take half the time to take nonsense 🎉🎉🎉🎉

HORTUNGE

Can you use this for ps5 with a non-fanatec wheel base? Didn’t understand your comment on the dongle

Is it possible to use this with a Moza r5?

I have this shifter. It feels nice but... If you plug into the wheel base, which you need to do for console, you will likely have misshifts due to Grounding issues. On PC i use the dongle and there are zero issues, but on PS5 i plug into the base, I ground the unit, I have added RFI suppressors, and I have to clean the inside of the unit with alcohol to keep it working properly.

Does shifter come with attachment mechanism to attach it to table for example?

Can we use this shifter in thrustmaster ts xw ?

Fanatec made zero progress in making the next version of the shifter since it came out 6 years ago.

Hey, I was wondering if you’ve ever used the simagic ds-8x and how you would compare the two. I wanted to know if it is worth upgrading from my fanatec clubsport sqv1.5

its way too expensive.

It's a great shifter, has an excellent "clunk" feel... as long as it doesn't develop problems or fail. When mine was just a few months old, it began to randomly mis-shift. I discovered there was interference affecting one of the Hall sensor PCBs. The fix was easy--a few layers of electrical tape on the back of the PCB eliminated the problem. I also received the handbrake at the same time--it began to randomly trigger and cause the car to spin out without warning. Unfortunately, after years of using Fanatec products, all the RMAs and repairs, I won't be purchasing any more of their products. Their Clubsport v3 pedals are the only thing that hasn't failed me.

Could you do a comparison video between the thrustmaster th8a and fanatec clubsport

Just wanted to add a small correction... if you can call it that. When shifting from 6th into 7th, you push the lever down, but 7th gear has it's own slot, you don't just push it up into 5th. You just cant get the stick into 7th slot without having it pushed down, but it definitely has it's own slot. If I watched this review without owning the stick, that would be a bit of a deal breaker for me because i really dislike the same slot for multiple gears. The logitech shifter does that. I've owned this shifter for a year or so, and i only drive H pattern cars so i use it a lot. It's a nice shifter. Probably the only item on my rig i don't think i could ever "upgrade". The shorter shaft from ebay is a great upgrade, it's not too expensive and it gives the gears a much shorter throw, much more of a sport feel.

Can I connect this shifter to other whell bases such as thrustmaster through usb?

T8 is fling terrible. 1 3 5 feels the same

I have a full fanatec ecosystem minus the shifter, I'm thinking about picking one up but I'm stuck between this and spending a bit more on the frex shifter. being in canada the shipping and duty on the fanatec stuff is killer so idk what to pick up. Great review as always!

So, I've written basically this same comment on every review I've seen about this that complains about needing to buy the dongle (so.. basically every one of them). Here's the thing, Fanatec it's a for profit business (i know 🤯, right?) so as such nothing given to the customer is free to them. So if they were to start including it 'for free' with every unit sold, it would likely be due to a msrp increase. Meaning that now all their customers that show their loyalty or love for the brand are paying for unnecessary equipment that they don't need. This would be not only wasteful but disrespectful to those spending big money on the whole ecosystem,to favor the customer buying one item? No, they're doing it exactly right!

hey could you do a review on the VNM shifter?

with a short rod mod by SimMakerz, this thing comes to life.

Can you you this with a moza r9 DD

Anyone been able to find a stand with seat under $200? Also able to support 180-250lbs at least? I’ve been using one of those bedside tables people use when they’re sick eating soup. Lol

I prefer my VNM shifter (manly AC) but I use the my SG racing SQ for dirt 2.0 and when I race single player in GT3 cars. The 1.5 is ok but lacks the fun factor. The market has caught up with Fanatec on so many products.

Are you guys planning on doing a Moza SR-P Pedal review?

hey OC, if you see this comment do you have any tips on how to start making videos? i've got all the stuff i need i just am struggling on how i should make them.

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That would be perfect for starters like me😀

Oh shit you're almost at 50k LET'S GOOOO

Awesome video as always! Keep going!

I do like the reviews, but I would rather see you race!! :)

Have had mine for a while with no issues. H pattern is fine and has a nice clunk when shifting. Sequential modes leaves a bit to be desired. But fixed that with a simagic q1 sequential shifter 😂

The shifter with the adapter and table clamp is already the same price as a Second hand G29 and Shifter 💀💀

Be aware that this shifter commonly misshifts after a while, theres ways to fix it if u search up on yt, but just a good to know.

You just abandoned the new logitech wheel

There are only two H-Pattern shifters on the general market, so I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on the other one. In fact the "other one" is the only one available through general shops, be it bricks and mortar or online. So yeah an opinion would be more than welcome.

Yes I know there are other H-Pattern shifters around if you're prepared to pony up €1000, but these are boutique, not on the general market, and generally have very significant lead times.

I wanted this shifter so bad good vid oc! also happy birthday

I love watching ur vids on stuff I will never be able to afford 😂😂😂

Bring back the good night and good morning channels father

Actually wasn't aware it was both H and sequential. Awesome and very in-depth review. As ever loving the content and keep it up!

I had two of these and both failed for the same reason. Both had to be repaired. One failed twice. Other then that it felt great in H pattern for what it was. Since 99% of the time I drive high performance manual cars where shifting can be fast and hard. I went with a ProSim and it’s been flawless for the last two years. As expected.

although this is cool i like the th8a better cus it looks good and definitely not because I own one

Come on, hit 50k already!

Any updates on the shifter compairson video?

Happy Birthday bruv! Best month of the year!

Bro , if you explained how a pencil works , I would still watch your videos. Always great job!!

oc is the only sim racing channel I watch you about to hit 50k also happy birthday

Since my stroke, I am basically right handed only so I no longer use my TH8a; or paddle shifters and use automatic transmission now and one handed (right) on the wheel; but at least I am still racing/trucking/farming eh! :)

Happy Birthday Oscar!!!!