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Fanatec Podium Racing Wheel F1 for PC/PS4/PS5 w/ Direct Drive Wheel Base Expired

$1300
$1,799.95
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Fanatec has Fanatec Podium Racing Wheel F1 for PC/PS4/PS5 w/ Direct Drive Wheel Base on sale for $1,299.95. Shipping is $34.74.

Thanks to community member spckandy for finding this deal.

Steering Wheel Features:
  • Officially licensed by Formula 1
  • Officially licensed for PlayStation 4
  • F1-style steering wheel with a compact diameter of 27 cm for fast movements and reactions.
  • Durable construction made of metal and carbon fibre.
  • 5 mm solid carbon fibre front plate with blue accents.
  • Grips made of genuine Italian made Alcantara. This material is easy to clean and provides sensational grip.
  • Steering wheel weight: approx. 1375 g (subject to production changes).
  • 11 buttons with ultra-reliable switches.
  • Two rocker switches.
  • Two 12-way multi-position switches with rotary encoder functionality.
  • Analogue joystick to look around in the cockpit or to map with any other axis.
  • 7-way FunkySwitch to change settings: Turn left; turn right; move left, right, up and down; push (active in Tuning Menu and compatible with any PS4 game).
  • Two thumb encoders well-reachable while driving without releasing the grips.
  • Two vibration motors integrated with the grips, controllable through wheel Tuning Menu (SHO) or by game through Fanatec SDK.
  • Revolution LED bar (RevLEDs) with nine multi-color LEDs to show motor RPM and optimal shifting point as games program through the Fanatec SDK.
  • Two flag LED bars (FlagLEDs) with three multi-color LEDs each to indicate tyre slip, fuel level, incoming radio as games program through the Fanatec SDK.
  • 1" 128x64 OLED display to show telemetry data like speed or gear as games program through the Fanatec SDK.
  • Tuning functions with OLED display to adjust settings independent from the game and during gameplay (see description of compatible wheel base/racing wheel for details).
  • PODIUM Advanced Paddle Module pre-installed, featuring F1-style dual clutch paddles and dual magnetic shifters plus two additional magnetic paddles.
  • Racing style button caps included.
Direct Drive Wheel Base Features:
  • PS4-compatible direct drive wheel base.
  • Custom-designed servo motor optimised for racing simulator applications.
  • Outrunner-type motor achieves outstanding peak torque of 20Nm, matching the torque output in most real race cars using power steering.
  • Motor acceleration and speed remains at the highest level, even with heavy steering wheels.
  • Ultra-low torque ripple ensures minimal mechanical distractions and the same smooth experience as in a belt driven wheel.
  • Wireless QR technology: Wireless transfer of data (infra-red) and power (inductive coupling) between the motor and quick release means no external cables between wheel base and steering wheel, and no need for batteries inside the wheel.
  • Rotation: 2520 degrees (electronically limited, adjustable)
  • Podium wheel bases include advanced telemetry features in the OLED display for real-time motor and force feedback data such as power output, FFB clipping and more. (Motor/FFB telemetry pages are for short-term analysis purposes and not for continuous use in racing.)
  • Standard Tuning Menu allows beginners to get started quickly without having to worry about settings
  • Advanced Tuning Menu allows enthusiasts to fine-tune the force feedback characteristics to suit their driving preferences
  • Integrated electronics and highest quality components ensure ultra-low latency, providing immediate feedback from racing simulators.
  • Fully certified with CE, FCC, C-Tick, ROHS and all other certificates required by law, ensuring that this product does not interfere with other electronic devices.
  • Torque Key allows user to lock/unlock the full performance of the wheel base.
  • Choose from a growing selection of Fanatec steering wheels in many different styles and price/quality levels.
  • Firmware can be updated with new features.
  • Motor driver firmware can also be updated.
  • Fast 1000 Hz USB update rate.
  • Allows connection of two external shifters (e.g. H-pattern and sequential) in parallel.
  • Mount for ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles (should not be used in combination with Advanced Paddle Module) and other optional accessories.
  • Connection ports for peripheral devices: USB, Power, Pedals, Shifter 1, Shifter 2, Handbrake.
  • All-Aluminium housing featuring unique carbon fibre panels with blue accents.
  • Supports Fanatec 3-hole mounting pattern (bottom mounting) and side mounting. Hard mounting to a cockpit is highly recommended due the high amount of torque.
  • Automotive grade Quick Release system with expandable rubber damper

Editor's Notes & Price Research

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  • About this deal:
    • This is $500 lower (28% savings) than the $1,799.95 list price.
  • About this product:
    • 2 years standard warranty on the steering wheel and the Advanced Paddle Module.
    • 3 years extended warranty on the wheel base.
  • About this store:
    • Fanatec return policy here
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Pretty decent deal on a Direct Drive sim racing racing wheel.
The wheel base outputs 20Nm of torque, four times more than the 5Nm of a basic, sans Boost Kit 180, DD Pro or CSL DD, and comes bundled with a Formula 1 licensed steering wheel.
It's PlayStation and PC compatible out of the box, and if you purchase an Xbox-compatible wheel, works on the green machines too.
Close to 30 per cent has been lopped off the original price of $1799.95 ($500 off)

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you're clueless man. just move on and keep driving your nissan.
Do not clamp this to a desk unless the desk is solid wood. If you've got some rando desk from staples, 20nm will break it and you will likely get hurt. This should be mounted in a dedicated sim rig.
Paid 2k couple years ago and have zero regrets, highly recommend it.
Just in case you can sell rim and buy Xbox compatible one and play it everywhere

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11-08-2022 at 07:07 PM.
11-08-2022 at 07:07 PM.
Paid 2k couple years ago and have zero regrets, highly recommend it.
Just in case you can sell rim and buy Xbox compatible one and play it everywhere
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11-08-2022 at 07:32 PM.
11-08-2022 at 07:32 PM.
Quote from tornadog :
the Nissan Sentra I had in college was 1200 bucks. Wow, now you buy a video game wheel for more...Inflation must be really high...lol
you're clueless man. just move on and keep driving your nissan.
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11-09-2022 at 05:02 PM.
11-09-2022 at 05:02 PM.
...meanwhile, every single other thing on their website is completely sold out.
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11-09-2022 at 05:02 PM.
11-09-2022 at 05:02 PM.
Damn that's a good price. But i am already ok with my 8nm csl dd. When i drive my car (in reality, lol) it's about as stiff in sport mode, i wonder if that much ffb 20nm is only good for F1 and an overkill for anything else? I am aware you get more detail, but my hands do get tired a little even at 8nm sometimes though it feels good. So i am wondering if I am good or should upgrade to this. Mostly play AC and forza horizon, some F1. In total do less than 5 hours a month

Also what do you guys think about this vs. Logitech G pro about same price. I know it's 11nm vs 20nm, but some people are swearing by the trueforce of logtiech. Honestly don't know what's just hype and what's for real
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KennyoftheReds
11-09-2022 at 06:57 PM.
11-09-2022 at 06:57 PM.
I caved and got this and the ClubSport Pedals V3 pedals combo for another $200 off. I'll be upgrading from a Thrustmaster TMX PRO so it'll be a nice upgrade for sure.
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11-09-2022 at 07:00 PM.
11-09-2022 at 07:00 PM.
I'm assuming you'll need some sort of seat or something to mount it to? I can't imagine it would just clamp to a desk.
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11-09-2022 at 07:04 PM.
11-09-2022 at 07:04 PM.
It will be mine... oh yes, it will be mine...

(Someday...)
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11-09-2022 at 08:38 PM.
11-09-2022 at 08:38 PM.
Can install this in my car or truck?
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11-09-2022 at 10:13 PM.
11-09-2022 at 10:13 PM.
Thanks Ops for the post. Got it with ClubSport Pedals V3 bundle deal for $1499. Sweet! Wait, but no free shipping? What gives!
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...meanwhile, every single other thing on their website is completely sold out.
and has been for a while
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11-10-2022 at 04:20 AM.
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May not be fully PS5 compatible?
"PlayStation 5: Check our platform compatibility page for more details."
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I'm assuming you'll need some sort of seat or something to mount it to? I can't imagine it would just clamp to a desk.
Do not clamp this to a desk unless the desk is solid wood. If you've got some rando desk from staples, 20nm will break it and you will likely get hurt. This should be mounted in a dedicated sim rig.
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