Fanatec Clubsport Steering Wheel Nascar V2

Fanatec Clubsport Steering Wheel Nascar V2 For Xbox Review

Clubsport Steering Wheel Nascar V2

All this time you´d been praying for this, and finally Fanatec listen, the officially licensed Nascar steering wheel for the most realistic oval racing experience (screams), if you love Nascar this will blow your mind, is a bundle of the ClubSport Steering Wheel Universal Hub for Xbox One and the Podium Wheel Rim Nascar.

Recently I was able to try it, with a diameter of 35mm is perfect to drive in games like iRacing, the best ever create NASCAR simulator for professional and amateur Racers, but don’t get me wrong, the list of games you can play with this rin is extensive, Project CARS, FORZA MOTORSPORT, RFACTOR 2, You name it.

The rim is made in brushed, anodised aluminum and covered in genuine Alcantara, The performance and the feedback you get in the game is amazing, I was very impressed on how it feels like a real NASCAR racing car.

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The Buyer’s Guide and Review

Last modified: March 29 of 2022.

Product Overview Fanatec Clubsport Steering Wheel Nascar V2
Product Type	Steering Wheel
Model	Nascar V2
Serie	ClubSport
Pedals	Not Included
Editorial Rating	8.9
Ready For	PC, Xbox One® and Xbox Series X / PS Ready.
Product Page	Clubsport Steering Wheel Nascar

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A direct look of the Brand New Fanatec Steering Wheels, including the Fanatec Nascar wheel.

Brief Design Overview

The large 35 cm diameter and dished, three-spoke design is ideal for driving modern NASCAR vehicles, the Clubsport NASCAR provides an endless choice of shifter paddles, With the Universal Hub pre-assembled and two sets of large paddle shifters and small paddles. The paddle system can be removed entirely for better access to the optional ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles too.

NASCAR RIM V2

• Three-spoke aluminium wheel rim with a 35 cm diameter
• Genuine Alcantara© grip
• Genuine Alcantara© hub cover with embroidered NASCAR logo
• Metal hub cover with embossed Fanatec ‘F’ signet
• Weight: 1009 g (rim only), 1065 g with metal hub cover, 1200 g with soft hub cover
• Detachable button caps with Xbox One symbols
• 16 integrated buttons on top of the hub

Universal HUB V2 (Review)

• Enables Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S compatibility on all connected Fanatec hardware
• Can be used with all Fanatec wheel rims and all third-party rims using the 6 x 70 mm or 3 x 50 mm bolt pattern
• (e.g. Sparco, MOMO, OMP)
• Fully assembled and pre-configured to mount the Fanatec Wheel Rim GT (or similar)
• Improved electronics means hub is firmware-updatable
• ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module preinstalled
• 3 mm-thick, black anodised aluminium paddle plates
• • Paddle module easily upgradable to Podium Advanced Paddle Module (optional)
• Detachable button caps with Xbox symbols, interchangeable with the included racing-style button caps
• 16 integrated buttons on top of the hub
• Four button clusters with three buttons each
• 7-way FunkySwitch™: left, right, up, and down directional inputs, push button, and rotary encoder functionality
• Tuning Menu button for instant access to force feedback and other Fanatec hardware adjustments
• Three-digit LED display for Tuning Menu functions and telemetry data from compatible games or third-party software. It can be installed in two positions: upright or flat
• Shifter paddle units, button clusters, and FunkySwitch™ can be removed to save weight
• DataPort-C connector for Podium Button Module Endurance (optional)
• Allows the use of third-party USB steering wheels on all compatible Fanatec bases (direct USB connectivity is not possible)
• An additional fifth button cluster can be attached (not included)
• Exchangeable aluminium quick release
• Weight: out-of-the-box configuration approx. 705 g (1000 g with QR1 Wheel-Side) plus wheel rim

Compatibility

 

PS5: Si PS4: Si PS3: No 

PC: Yes 

Xbox: Si  Xbox Series X: Si

Note: If you use one of the above-mentioned wheelbases this steering wheel will be natively compatible with Xbox One® and Xbox Series X.  PS4 can be limited by the capabilities of the console (subject to firmware/OS changes and developer support). The full functionality can only be guaranteed on PC; this is also game-dependent.

Wheel Base Compatibilities

1.  PODIUM Wheel Base DD1
2. PODIUM Wheel Base DD2
3. PODIUM Wheel Base DD1 PS4™
4. ClubSport Wheel Base V2
5. ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5
6. CSL Elite Wheel Base
7. CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1
8. CSL Elite Wheel Base + – officially licensed for PS4™
9. CSL DD Wheel Base
10. Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base

Features

PROS	CONS
Compact size and lightweight (1009 g rim only)	Only for NASCAR enthusiasts
By integrating the Xbox One specific electronics into this hub, there is a higher chance that you can use most of your wheel system in the future.	Oval racing experience ( most use )
Officially licensed NASCAR product
Genuine Alcantara© hub cover with embroidered NASCAR logo
Fully assembled and pre-configured to mount the GT wheel rim (or similar).

What is included?

• Podium Wheel Rim NASCAR
• ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox
• 4 x button clusters with three buttons each
• 2 x small levers and 2 x long levers
• 1 x FunkySwitch™
• LED display unit
• ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module with aluminium paddle plates (pre-installed)
• Large and small paddles, bolts and spacers
• QR1 Wheel-Side (ClubSport Quick Release Adapter), packaged separately
• Safety pin for long-term storage
• Safety screw for permanent mount on wheel base
• Set of bolts
• Racing-style button caps
• ‘F’ FunkySwitch™ sticker
• Quick Guide

Comparison

Clubsport NASCAR V2 vs Podium NASCAR

	Clubsport NASCAR V2	Podium NASCAR
Price	€399.95 *	€299.95 *
Platform:	PC, PS4 Ready, XBox	PC, PS4 Ready
Diameter:	350mm	350mm
Rev lights:	No	No
Display:	3 digits LED
Quick-release:	ClubSport	ClubSport, Exchangeable
Paddle shifter adjustability:	Angle, Detachable, Distance to rim, Exchangeable, Travel, Width
Joystick/ Vibration Motor	No	No
Grip material:	Alcantara®	Alcantara®

Final Analyze

For a very specific simracing niche, this rim was made for oval racing in mind, not for nothing is an officially licensed NASCAR steering wheel, if you are a die-hard enthusiast of titles like iRacing, factor, project cars then this steering wheel is for you,  If you are planning to acquire a new steering wheel for oval racing this is the way to go, take in place that you need a compatible Fanatec sim-base to make this works for you.

For further, this Clubsport steering wheel is compatible with PC, PS4, and Xbox One, including the brand new Series X, the materials are luxurious and durable, in the game the level of immersion that you get is out of this world, also has a great level of customization with integrated buttons on top of the universal hub or additional buttons wherever you want. From my own experience I think is money well spent.

Clubsport Steering Wheel Nascar