CSL Elite Pedals Loadcell Kit

Fanatec Loadcell Kit for CSL Pedals
Fanatec Loadcell Kit for CSL Pedals

Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals Loadcell Kit Review

Fanatec Loadcell Kit

What exactly this pedal add-on deliver for you? To better answer that question we need to understand the difference between pressure and travel first, As humans, our body can memorize muscle tension (Pressure) much better than foot position (Travel), that’s the reason behind this technology, better understand the pressure you add to the brake rather than the travel you apply. And that’s why all car brakes measure the pressure and not the travel. Even F1 cars have almost no travel at all.

When you buy this product you add a third pedal to your CSL Elite Pedals. The former brake unit gets equipped with a new limiter pad and ​becomes the clutch pedal.

Worth the money adding this to your system? I think It will, you can add up to 90 kg pedal pressure adjustable even during gameplay, traveling from very gentle to ultra-heavy sensitivity. This can be delivered thanks to integrating the load cell directly into the pedal arm that measures the pressure on the pedal arm itself. So yes, Worth the $140 you need to add this to your simracing system.

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The Buyer’s Guide and Review

Last modified: November 01 of 2021.

Product Overview

This product is not available for pursuance, was replaced by the CSL Pedals Clutch Kit

Product Type Pedals Accessories
Model Loadcell Kit
Serie CSL
Pedals Add a Brake to your pedals set
Editorial Rating 8.9
Ready For CSL Elite Pedals
Product Page Fanatec CSL Loadcell Kit

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Brief Design Overview

  • Loadcell brakes make you instantly faster
  • Full Functionality
  • Adds a clutch pedal
  • Up to 90 kg pedal pressure
  • The whole pedal arm is a load cell sensor
  • 16bit resolution
  • Premium materials
  • Adjustable Brake Stiffness
  • 3 choices of grip level

Compatibility

CSL Elite Pedals: Yes
NOTE:

PC: If you connect it to a Fanatec Wheel Base / Racing Wheel it will be compatible to all racing games and It will work with any racing wheel, also of​ any other brand (Logitech, Thrustmaster, etc), if the pedals are connected to PC via USB and if the game supports a second controller.

A shortlist of games that support a second controller:

  • iRacing
  • Assetto Corsa
  • Project Cars
  • GTR 2
  • Race 07
  • rFactor
  • Live for Speed

Consoles: Consoles: This pedal set can be used on gaming consoles, if connected through a Fanatec Wheel Base / Racing Wheel.

Peripherals

  1. CSL Elite Pedals (mandatory)
    Compatible to any Fanatec Wheel Base or Racing Wheel with RJ12 Pedals connector. This does not include the Porsche and CSR wheel series.
    With installed Loadcell Kit, the pedals are not compatible to the ClubSport USB Adapter. Please use the included USB connector (PC only).

Features

PROS

CONS

  • The PCBA exchange unit adds USB connectivity and a Handbrake port
  • It’s not a stand-alone product and requires the CSL Elite Pedals.
  • Up to 90 kg pedal pressure
  • Complicated to install for newbies
  • 16bit resolution
  • Premium materials ( solid aluminum construction)
  • Adjustable Brake Stiffness ( adjust travel and resistant without any tool.
  • Three anti-skid pads included with this kit

Full Features List

Fanatec loadcell kit Features
Fanatec loadcell kit Features
  • Extends CSL Elite Pedals for a loadcell brake and uses the former brake unit as clutch pedal
  • The whole pedal arm is a load cell sensor
  • Pedal pressure up to 90 kg
  • Pedal unit made from Aluminum
  • Adjustable brake force by PC driver software or Wheel Base tuning menu
  • Adjustable brake resistance and travel by exchangable Elastomer springs. No tools needed.
  • Detachable rubber pedal covers offer good grip and softer pedal surface
  • Applicable anti-skid-pads (3) for the pedal surface offer a perfect grip for racing shoes
  • USB connection to PC
  • Direct connection to Fanatec Wheel Bases and Wheels
  • Dedicated port for ClubSport Handbrake

What is included?

  • Loadcell brake unit
  • Loadcell Kit electronics
  • 1x clutch limiter pad
  • 1x USB cable (~3m)
  • 1x rubber pedal cover (detachable)
  • 3x pedal plate anti-skid pad (self-adhesive)
  • Elastomer springs with various shore hardness
  • 2x pedal unit stabilizer bars
  • 1x Allen Key 2 mm
  • 1x Quick Guide
  • Mounting screws

Final Analyze

A nice addition to your overall sim racing experience, If you are coming from CSL Elite F1® Set ( for example), getting this product will suddenly increase your chances of podium.

NOTE: This product is discontinued and replaced by the Fanatec CSL Elite Clutch Kit a three-pedal upgrade for the regular CSL Pedals. It’s important to highlight the CSL Elite Clutch is not a Loadcell Kit, It’s an add-on for the new CSL Pedals, perfects if you like the traditional manual transmission mode.

Fanatec CSL Elite Loadcell Kit ( Not Available )

Fanatec CSL Elite Clutch Kit ( Available )

Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals Loadcell Kit

139.95
8.9

Price

10.0/10

Design

10.0/10

Adjustability

10.0/10

Resolution

9.5/10

Compatibility

5.0/10

Pros

  • The PCBA exchange unit adds USB connectivity and a Handbrake port
  • Up to 90 kg pedal pressure
  • 16bit resolution
  • Premium materials
  • Adjustable Brake Stiffness

Cons

  • It's not a stand-alone product
  • Complicated to install for newbies