RSeat introduce the new W-Stand. Made of Laser cut carbon steel and cnc bended round tubes the RSEAT W-STAND was designed for being the most solid and stable wheel stand of the market. Design and produced in Europe, compatible with the strongest Force Feedback of available wheels on the market. Available for Preorder on October the 10th, and delivery to be made beginning of November.

Here are the details:

7 Ultra Precise

We replaced the optical sensor with two magnetic high resolution hall sensors mounted on both the motor and the steering axis. The new sensors have double the resolution and the magnetic sensore are less vulnerable to dust or scratched code discs.

6 Smoothastic

The cogging of this system cannot be felt by a human anymore. It is incredible smooth and feels natural and realistic. It is on par or better with the best and most expensive wheel out there although those wheels costs a multiple of the CSW B V2. Every little bump can be felt and effects which were filtered by the wheel mechanics can now be felt. Your racing simulations will feel different and new to you.

5 Rock Solid

Our focus was to achieve high durability even for hardcore users.

• Improved QR release with rubber o-ring and less tolerance in production

• A brushless motor which can be cooled much easier as it gets hot on the outside and not on the inside so heat can be transfered better

• New cooling system featuring an additional fan on the backside right behind the new huge heat sink

• Integrated heat sensor inside the motor

• Motor can now even be operated at 180 C° although the FOR overclocking would be de-activated already at 120 C° and FF would shut down at 130°C. The motor has plenty of power so most people will not use max settings anyway. And during betatests it never happened that a motor was shut down or the FF was cut due to overheating.

• Ball bearings on the motor axis and bigger ball bearings inside the pulleys so we can increase the belt tension and avoid any belt slip. At the same time we have much less drag in the system.

• Magnetic sensors instead of the optical so we avoid problems with dust and scratches

• New main cable

• New electronics

• And many other small improvements to the overall build quality

4 Power. A lot.

The new motor is custom designed and exclusive to Fanatec. Although the gear ratio has been changed to increase the rotation speed, it delivers about 75% more torque than the CSW B V1. This means over 7 NM of sheer power and this is enough to use even heavy rims with no disadvantages. The size of the power supply has also increased in order to feed the big motor.

3 Brushless Servo

A brushless servo motor is currently state-of-the-art for force feedback systems and in principle this is exactly the same motor as the most expensive direct drive base units out there.

• Smooth performance with no cogging (in combination with our Poly-V belt drive system or direct drive)

• Easier to cool as the heat is on the outside of the motor and not on the motor shaft

• Strong axis with ball bearings

• Optimized for use in stall at max power

• Fast acceleration

• More efficiency -> more torque with same power

We had to develop entire new electronics for that motor as the motor driver is quite complex. Now that it is done we can easily use it for smaller brushless motors or a direct drive wheel.

2 Next Generation

The ClubSport Wheel Base V2 is the next generation of ourwheel base but there is also a strong demand of wheels for “Next-Gen” consoles. People were asking us to make their wheels compatible to the Xbox One and Playstation 4 but if we want to make it official and legal then we need to follow the rules of the console makers and they clearly do not allow that.

So how can we make a product where there is a chance that the customer can keep at least most of the equipment he purchased? We can easily make the pedals, shifters and handbrake compatible and this is what we did but what about the base unit? And how can we make a product multi-platform compatible if we can only get approval for a license if the product has only the symbols of either one console on it?

We came up with an idea which brings modularity to a whole new level and protects your investment. If you play on PC then just go ahead and purchase the wheel base as it is and you will not be bothered with symbols which might hurt your eye. But if you want to enjoy the painless simplicity of a console with its great exclusive racing simulations then you will get the option to buy an optional steering wheel which will add full console compatibility to this base.

We want to achieve compatibility to both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and we are happy to announce that we already signed a contract with one of them. We will announce this product at the end of this year. There will be multiple steering wheels available in different price ranges and they will compatible to several Fanatec base units from mid-range to direct drive.

1 By Invitation Only

The great response we get from our beta testers lead us to the conclusion that the demand for this product will be much bigger than the supply. Production output will be lower as before as we spend even more time on quality control and testing.

At the same time we want to honor the loyalty of our existing customers and want to offer a special pre-order discount for the owners of the current ClubSport and CSR Elite base so that they can enjoy a little upgrade advantage.

This is how it works:

• We will send an e-mail to our webshop customers with an invite code. There will be several waves of e-mails in the next months.

• Only after you entered the code to your profile page you will be able to purchase or pre-order this product

• After you purchased one V2 base you will receive a second code. You can give that to a friend or buy a second base.

• Only one code will be given with a purchase as we want to avoid that people are selling their products or invites on eBay and make money with it.

• We will also give away invites in giveaway events so frequent followers of the blog or Facebook will also get a chance to get an invite

This is the priority we will use for the invites to make it as fair and transparent as possible.

1. Webshop customers of the CSW B V1 and CSR E (sorted by purchase date)

2. Webshop customers of other ClubSport products like CSP or CSS

3. All other Fanatec customers

Of course we will treat all territories with the same priority. Not every customer will use his invite so go ahead and ask your friends if they use their invite of if they give it to you in case you are not on the list yet. It is possible and welcome to transfer invite codes.

Please do not ask our sales team for invites. They are not authorized to give out codes anyway. If it is your turn then you will get an e-mail. We will open a thread in our forum which explains more details and where you can also ask for invites from other members.

By the way, all lucky customers who placed a pre-order for the old V1 base just got a free upgrade to V2 and they are the first to receive the new product.

The Price

Pre-order price:

EU: 499,95

USA: 499,95

AUS: 655

J: 65.000

Regular price:

EU: 599,95

USA: 599,95

AUS: 785

J: 78.000

Prices are calculated different in the regions depending on taxes, laws, logistic costs and other local costs.

Availability

We started production this week and as soon as we start shipping, we will open the pre-orders for the invited guests. The first products should arrive at the end of September or early October.

La Simulator Giantruck di Gavirate lancia ufficialmente sul mercato la sua nuova pedana di movimento denominata Terzo Elemento (leggi la nostra recensione). La Terzo Elemento è dotata di 3 motori, capaci di riprodurre perfettamente il movimento reale della superficie percorsa dalla nostra auto virtuale (sterrato, pista, dossi) e delle sensazioni di guida (frenata, cambiata, accelerata). Inoltre il terzo motore riproduce l’effetto di derapata e perdita di aderenza anche laterale. Viene venduta al prezzo di € 2890,00, direttamente tramite il sito web ufficiale.

La Simulator Giantruck di Gavirate non si ferma di certo per assaporare il successo sempre maggiore della sua pedana di movimento SG Move e ci presenta infatti direttamente sul forum dedicato la nuova SG Move Mini: come si nota dalle foto, si tratta di una versione "ridotta", pensata per posizionare il solo sedile e costruita per chi ha poco spazio.

Una nuova azienda italiana approda con il suo forum ufficiale su DrivingItalia, per presentare direttamente al grande pubblico i suoi prodotti dedicati alla guida virtuale: vi presentiamo la Block Box, già nota per la verità da alcune settimane agli appassionati di simracing più attenti. La Black Box ci presenta da subito il suo nuovo GT Sequential Shifter ed anche un progetto per ora misterioso...

LOOKS – FEELS – IT'S REAL! Uno slogan una “mission”:

Black Box è un marchio che identifica una serie di periferiche professionali dedicate al mondo delle simulazioni di guida facendo del proprio slogan una vera e propria linea di pensiero.

Negli ultimi anni il mondo delle simulazioni si è evoluto così rapidamente ed inaspettato che le grosse aziende del settore difficilmente sono riuscite a creare hardware per veri appassionati, proponendo il classico “giocattolo” creato con materiali e caratteristiche lontane dalla controparte reale. Per osmosi la creazione di strumenti per simulatori di guida (dal cambio a leva, al cambio a farfalla, freno a mano etc...) risulta relativamente semplice volrnfo “trasportare” certe idee e soluzioni dal motorsport al mondo videoludico.

L'uso di materiali nobili come l'alluminio, l'acciaio e il carbonio insieme a tecniche di lavorazione come la fresatura e la tornitura a controllo numerico permette di creare delle vere e proprie “repliche” che si differenziano, oltre che per alcuni dettagli, anche nella destinazione finale del prodotto (uso videoludico), ma che, a bisogno, potrebbero essere equipaggiate in vere auto da corsa. Le eventuali somiglianze con la controparte reale sono volute per poter proporre un feeling sia estetico che meccanico il più vicino alla realtà con l'ausilio di appositi meccanismi per rendere "credibile" la periferica anche nella risoposta (vedi cambio con “feedback” o freno a mano con resistenza progressiva etc...)

Personalmente non sono mai stato amante delle cose "semplici" o eccessivamente economiche. Black box vuole essere una "firma" (insieme ad altre aziende di artigiani del settore), una "garanzia di realismo", una promessa che quanto creato rispetta un certo standard anche di design oltre che di "complessità e funzionalità" trando direttamente ispirazione dal mondo reale.

Oggi la tedesca Fanatec possiamo davvero definirla "scatenata": tramite il blog ufficiale ha annunciano numerosi nuovi prodotti già disponibili, come ad esempio i volanti ClubSport steering wheel GT, ClubSport steering wheel Round 1, ClubSport steering wheel Flat 1, ma fra le tante novità si distingue certamente il volante ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 918 RSR, replica di quello originale montato sull'omonima vettura!

The race version of the Porsche 918 supercar is the best what Porsche has to offer at the moment and a true masterpiece of Germaneering. We loved the breathtaking style of the car and the interior from the first moment and the steering wheel got our attention right away. The combination of elegant super car and minimalistic race car style is unmatched and there is no word to describe how great it feels in your hand. But form follows function so it also comes with the extremely helpful shift light indicators which are placed right in front of your eyes. By the use of expensive materials like carbon fibre and high-end PU foam and leather on the rim we were also able to reduce the weight significantly. This will result in much better performance.

Driver v200 (for all Fanatec wheels):

• Now shows the
  firmware version of our wheels (CSW, CSRE, CSR, GT3V2, GT2, PWTS) in the
  “update” tab of your device.
  
• The driver can carry a
  new firmware for the CSW directly and the updater for the CSW is included as
  well. It will start automatically if you set the CSW into bootloader mode.
  
• Automatic detection if the your CSW has an older firmware installed than the one which is
  included in the driver.
  
• New firmware for CSW
  (V53) included!
  
• The driver also
  contains both firmwares for the CS USB Adapter and asks you which mode you want
  to use (handbrake or shifter)
  
• In the update tab you
  can start the FW updater to change the firmware from handbrake to shifter and
  “vice versa”
  
• Handbrake bar for CSP
  added (if handbrake is connected directly to the CSP)
  

New functions of firmware 053 for CSW (ClubSport Wheel Base):

• Improved wheel centering after boot up
  
• "Center bump issue" has been improved significantly. More improvements will have other negative side effects so this is the optimum.
  
• New rims added
  
• DPR, SPR and FOR max. settings are now set to 150 (%) to avoid overclocking
  

Download Driver v200 with CSW Firmware 053

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ClubSport Steering Wheel Universal Hub Rim

Features

• 16 integrated buttons on top of the hub
  
• 4 button boxes with 3 buttons each
  
• FunkySwitch™ with 4-way direction pad, 2-way turning function and push button. Comes with a metal knob
  
• Small or big shifter paddles for different rim diameters.
  
• The big shifter paddles are fully adjustable in distance, width and angle
  
• Shifter paddle units can be taken off to save weight.
  
• LED display for Tuning or telemetry functions. It can be installed in two positions: Standing or flat
  
• USB port to charge a smartphone. No data
  
• An additional 5th button box unit can be attached (not included)
  
• Data port for future feature upgrades
  

Formula Carbon Rim for ClubSport Wheel Base

Features

• Replica of a steering wheel as used in formula cars. The compact diameter of 26 cm allows fast movements and reactions
  
• Durable construction fully made of metal
  
• Real carbon fiber front plate
  
• Grips made of genuine Italian made Alcantara®. This material is easy to clean and provides sensational grip
  
• 11 Buttons plus two paddle shifter buttons with ultra-reliable switches.
  
• Analog joystick to look around in the Cockpit or to map with any other axis
  
• 7-way FunkySwitch™ to change settings: Turn left; turn right; move left, right, up and down; push (active in Tuning menu and compatible with any PC game)
  
• LED bar to show motor RPM and optimal shifting point
  
• LED display to show telemetry functions. Works with several popular PC games like iRacing or pCARS
  
• Adjustable and detachable paddle shifters completely made of metal. Adjust angle, distance to rim and travel of the paddles
  
• Tuning functions with LED display to adjust settings independent from the game and during gameplay
  
• Saves up to 5 wheel set-ups
  
• Adjust force feedback strength during game play
  
• Adjust sensitivity independent from the game. Turning angle can be adjusted in the wheel from 90° to 900°
  
• ABS vibration in the wheel and on the (optional) ClubSport Pedals for all games
  
• Change the linearity in the steering axis to get the precision of a 900° wheel and the fast movement of a 270° wheel
  
• Add some artificial dead zone to avoid shaking on straights if needed
  
• Customize the force feedback sensations by changing the spring, force effects and dampening forces
  

ClubSport Handbrake

Features

• Realistic replic of a Handbrake used for drifting in race cars
  
• Full metal construction
  
• Lever can be mounted in horizontal or vertical position
  
• Flexible mounting options on three sides of the product
  
• Analog sensor
  
• Soft foam grip
  
• Can be used on gaming consoles