I finally upgraded from a G27 to a CSL DD. Wow what an upgrade. If you’re on the fence - do it. You feel so much more of what’s happening on the road. Instantly became more consistent and a tiny bit faster.
I too am really excited and on the fence right now. Only thing holding me back is the uncertainty of driver stuff regarding linux. I am using the G29 as of now and am looking at the ready to race bundle from fanatec - has anyone here any experience with fanatec drivers under arch/manjaro linux?
Sorry I can’t say that I do. I haven’t tried the switch to Linux on my gaming machine yet.
I keep hearing good things - but to be honest I just don’t want to tweak things. I just want to play.
I can totally relate. I must say though that the experience with the Logitech stuff was pretty easy and plug and play for the most part. Even more stable than windows in this regard
Have a search in the linuxgaming subreddit there could be some info about fanatec there
I did find some threads talking about driver stuff but each is several years old. The git repo hasn’t been updated in a while, too. So here I am. But thanks for the hint - any help is much appreciated
I’m assuming you know about https://github.com/gotzl/hid-fanatecff ? That’s the one that’s mentioned by the oversteer dev https://github.com/berarma/oversteer. I don’t personally have experience with it as I use a t300rs currently, but I’ve been keeping an eye open for a used Fanatec wheelbase that’s on that list since it would be nice to try to contribute to the project if I can.
My experience digging into the tmff2 driver is that very few games actually support all the effects that the wheel does so the “feel” tends to be pretty much the same even if not every effect is supported. That said the issues I’ve faced are nearly all proton related and more often with my pedals like here than anything else.
I do know about the fanatecff repo, yes. I just never had the chance to try it and have heard different views and reports.
Thanks for the link about the problems with the pedals - good read
Hey, did you ever try this? I’m in the exact same boat - been running a G29 for quite some time and looking to upgrade…
I actually bought into the fanatec bundle a couple months ago, yea. The basic functionality worked, but I must say that the feeling of the force feedback felt off under Linux - hard to describe though. I feel bad to say this, but simracing is the only reason for me to have a dual booted windows workstation for now :(
All the cool hard- and software stuff that I was missing out, left me longing for windows compatability.
You could definitely give it a try though. Like I said, most of it was and is already there in form of these drivers: https://github.com/gotzl/hid-fanatecff
Thank you so much! This is actually exactly what I was afraid of - and knowing myself, I’ll barely ever use the wheel if I have to reboot into Windows for it…guess I’ll stick with my trusty G29 for a little longer. Hope the Fanatec stuff is going to mature a bit in in the future - the Github repo does seem to be pretty active, so let’s see :)
I am so excited to make the upgrade! I am planning on a Moza R9/R12 and the new KS wheel. Just waiting a few months as I am making a major move+other life events. Want to save up a bit and also wait until I have the space for a proper rig.
Just got AMS2 while traveling and I’m psyched to get home and try it.
I went with the r5 bundle and I have been so happy. I play on a desk so I can’t have huge torque. But I want the ks wheel too. It has been worth every dollar.
It’s truly awesome. I was skeptical, I often find things overhyped. But this for me transformed the experience
Just last week I upgraded from a G29 to the 8nm CSL DD, exceeded expectations entirely, I was mostly racing the MX-5, GR86 and Civic in IRacing and was super happy with the added detail, jumped in the new LMP3 they just added and the direct drive really came into its own. Worth every penny. I’d also recommend a load cell brake if you don’t already have one, equally as game changing in my opinion.
Load cell is my next move probably. Although I’ll the have to get a shifter since I’ll have a clutch again :)
Next month (if all goes well), I’m shooting for the moza r9 and ES wheel to get started. Hopefully after I upgrade to moza I won’t have to keep upgrading, this hobby is expensive
Haha it can be. Posts like mine don’t help. But at the same time I know there are people out there like me, holding onto their 10 year old g27 thinking it might not be worth it.
But if you are avid I think it is.
My dream combo with the load cell brakes. I have a wedding to pay for first though haha!
I’m on a g27, just changed to simjack pro pedals from my loadcell modified g27 pedals. I will be upgrading to a cammus C5 soon for the wheel
I moved from a TS-XW cause it was on its last legs to a VRS DD. The difference is just crazy, it definitely helped me enjoy sim racing a lot more.
