Hey guys,

So, first time posting here even though I have been playing LFS S2 for a bit now. I am wondering if anyone here has the Fanatec Clubsport Wheel and how they like it particularly in drifting.

The main concern I have with the Fanatec Clubsport Wheel is the ability for it to steer fast enough with the BMW GT2 wheel to simulate real drifting. Considering the size of the wheel, some I have read feel as it is slow.

Could anyone give some insight on this question? I would really appreciate it.


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It's more than adequate for drifting. It has two quality engines. I do some drifting myself and never found it slow at all. The BMW rim has amazing grip and is amazing for drifting IMO.

even my dfgt is fast enough for drifting XD

Ahh ok, my question was because using the G27, which is gear driven it seemed very responsive versus the Fanatec CSR wheel another friend has. Gear driven just seemed to be far quicker and felt more real. This is simply because the belt has an inherit resistance where gear drives dont. However, I wondered if the CSW having two motors could actually react fast enough where im not having to spin the wheel and rather just catch it like real drifting.

A belt does not mean it's less responsive. I would say the opposite. I can't imagine that the CSR is (that much) slower than a G27. The CSR wheel is totally different from the CSW. Also don't forget there's much to set up which could make it better. There's practically no resistance from the hardware itself.

Ahh, okay. Thanks for the insight. It possibly was the setup of the wheel, but after three of us testing both the G27 and the CSR we all agreed the CSR felt inadequate and just slow. I have seen some instances of the CSW being quite responsive, but others have also mentioned its lack of countersteer speed which is necessary for immersion while drifting.

The CSR is indeed not very fast in some cases. Perhaps enabling drift mode would solve that a little.

I honestly have not noticed that the CSW is slow with counter steering. Both FFB motors they use are strong and powerful and should have no problem at all.

The CSW is a very good wheel and quite high-end. I don't think the awesome build quality will disappoint you either.

After owning a CSW for almost 2 years now I can't go back to anything else. Most wheels just feel like toys now.

Haha, yes I have also heard that after having either a T500RS or CSW, all other wheels feel like toys. Additionally, I see that you are also the founder of Fanaleds which seems to add even more of an incentive to have a Fanatec wheel.

I appreciate your input on this subject, as I am prepared to make the investment if I feel it adds a benefit to immersion. I am the type of person who is not necessarily looking for the best lap times, but the best immersion. For the longest time I would not even buy racing games simply because they did not feel real enough and were a waste of my time and money. However, just trying the G27 on LFS and it feels awesome. I just want the most immersive experience I can get for the money. And the CSW, is quite steep, but still in my price range.