Here we go - after quite a bit of use (including a 24 hour iRacing endurance and a load more racing in GT Sport, iRacing and ACC!) a review of the Fanatec McLaren GT3 V2 Rim including whether this is something you should consider!

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Wheel: Fanatec CSL Elite With McLaren V2 GT3 Rim (Previously WRC)
Pedals: Fanatec V3 Pedals
Seat: Playseat Challenge
Screen: Philips
Mic: Blue Snowball Ice
Capture Card: AverMedia Live Gamer Portable 2

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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Price
02:36 - Buttons and inputs
07:16 - Paddles and bonus feature
09:25 - Grips
10:58 - Negatives
12:33 - General Thoughts

Details about the wheel below:

Full-scale replica of a McLaren GT3 Steering Wheel
Officially licensed by McLaren Automotive Limited
Officially licensed for Xbox One® and Xbox Series X|S
Two analogue paddles with reinforced honeycomb pattern, supporting four switchable modes:
Clutch bite-point mode (standard/advanced)
Clutch/handbrake mode
Brake/throttle mode (allows driving without pedals connected)
Mappable axis mode
Clutch bite-point system can be used in any game with analogue clutch input
Magnetic shifters for superior tactile response
Rocker-type paddle made from anodised aluminium allows up and down-shifts with one hand (possible on both sides)
Diamond texture grips on shifter and clutch paddles
New tool-free Simplified Quick Release Adapter design:
Improved ease of use (no clamping bolt required) and durability
Exchangeable, supports ClubSport Quick Release Adapter, unlocking High Torque Mode on Podium wheel bases
Avoids any play in the QR system
1”, 128 x 64 resolution OLED display (white)
Two 2-way toggle switches
Multi-Position Switches: two 12-position switches, configurable as endless rotary encoders
7-way FunkySwitch™: left, right, up, and down directional inputs, push button, and rotary encoder functionality
Two high-bezel snap-dome buttons with laser-engraved P and N lettering. Identical resistance to the buttons on the real wheel
Seven standard buttons with exchangeable button caps
Tuning Menu button for instant access to force feedback and other Fanatec hardware adjustments
Overmolded rubber grips (like the original GT3 wheel) with 50 Shore A hardness
Racing-style button caps included
Button label placement indicators for placing additional indicators such as "VIEW" & "KERS" (sticker set included)
Xbox® mode LED indicator
Weight 1090 g (with Simplified QRA) / 1280 g with ClubSport QRA
300 mm diameter
COMPATIBILITY
Wheel Bases
ClubSport Wheel Base V2
ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5
CSL Elite Wheel Base
CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1
CSL Elite Wheel Base + officially licensed for PS4™
Podium Wheel Base DD1
Podium Wheel Base DD2
Podium Racing Wheel F1® (Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4™)
Platforms
Xbox: if connected with this steering wheel, the above mentioned wheel bases will be compatible with with Xbox One® and Xbox Series X|S.
PC and other platforms: The specifications of the compatible wheel bases will remain unchanged.
The functionality of this product on Xbox or PlayStation 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. Alonso

Full-scale replica.
Officially licensed by McLaren Automotive Limited, this is a full-size, detailed reproduction of the steering wheel used in McLaren GT3 race cars. The overall shape, as well as the size of the switches, paddles, and dials is based on original McLaren CAD data.
Refined design.
REFINED DESIGN.
The CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 is a refinement of the original, with redesigned electronics for improved performance and durability. The fourth rotary encoder of the real GT3 wheel is replaced by a white, 1” OLED display.



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