Fanatec CSL DD with loadcell and shifter on a Playseat Challenge 

I have the same logitech wheel, and playseat challenge :) And am thinking of upgrading to the Fanatec, so this was a really good video. thanks!.

Thanks for showing us and explaining.

Thank you for making this video!

I didn't try this new one but DFGT was the best wheel i've ever owned hand down. There's just something magical about it.

You are 100% an engineer, great video

I was looking for a used wheel on FB marketplace and couldn't find a decent one for less than the brand new price, some looked like trash. So I impulse-bought a G29 kit from Target because the other stores were sold out. It was $330! It was just too loud, clunking, vibrating through my desk into the floor and the room below me. And I just couldn't get over that center dead zone space when the wheel was centered. No force feedback at all in that zone. So, I figured I could just spend a little bit more on a belt driven one. I saw some Thrustmaster T300's for $450 and figured that's only 120 more than I paid for the G29 so I'll bite the bullet. Then I saw they were sold out everywhere but newegg. I was about the click 'buy now' for $450 plus alot in shipping and just randomly browsing, saw the Fanatec CSL DD. I figured it would be a fortune. The whole damn kit was only $399, only 70 more dollars than the G29 I just bought! And two giant steps up. It was actually cheaper than the belt driven Thrustmaster too, I couldn't believe it. After seeing this deal, I returned my G29 to the store, got my $330 back, and instantly purchased the whole Fanatec kit for $399 with motor, wheel and pedals! Only $14 shipping! I went two whole levels up for $70 bucks?! Even with shipping, it was actually cheaper than the lesser quality T300 wheel. I bought an old Playseat challenge for 40 bucks on Facebook marketplace from someone. Perfect sim rig. To think I only paid about $100 more total for all of this with direct drive and detachable wheel, better pedals, and a Playseat challenge than the G29 gear-driven toy is pretty insane.

I upgraded from the DFGT to the DD Pro as well, specifically for GT7 on PS5. Have mine mounted on the Playseat Challenge as well. With the load cell you should reinforce to connector, plenty of options online to reduce the lift. And for the wheel base, you should definitely add stabilizers. I built my own, but those are available as well.

for LC pedals you can try 3DRAP brake mod, I've got it last week, dual linear and its finally softer then default setup

nice video DUDE

Awesome video this is exactly what I was looking for. I just bought all this same gear for my playseat as well. My main concern though is the rigidity. I did hear you mention it seems to be fine but is that thin little plate thats holding the CSL DD really holding up at high speed/force corning. I feel like it would move quite a bit due to its weight

Great to see you can attach the fanatec shifter to the playseat, presuming on a left or right orientation? Awaiting my GT DD Pro to arrive next week

Excellent upgrade choice!!! I too have learned to buy once cry once 🤣

Hi, I have a very similar setup, (my pedals are Thustmaster T-LCM) and i have also added the Fanatec handbrake, mounted on a separate bracket. Works like a charm! One thing I have added is a reinforcement to the wheel plate, it's two 3d printed arms that extend from the farthest edge of the plate onto the chassis. I think it adds rigidity and is a worthy upgrade, besides looking nice.

Awesome review mate. Been trying to decide on gt lite and play seat challenge and like u I’m a slimmer person and play seat looks more snug for me. I’m getting a DD pro for it with boost kit. So playseat it is 😁

Using the Fanatec DD+ now on the Playseat Challenge without flex, due to some reinforced mods. Love it

Can you do a video on how to connect the pedals with the load cell as a brake and the original brake pedal as a clutch and how did you connect them with the RJ cables between them. I have heard a lot of people have burned the cables of the pedals

I love my right / thx for the update

Any plan on filming yourself using it i'd rezlly like to see how it behaves on that flimsy support. I have one too and it's great but i'm really skeptical to how the whole setup survives it on dirt 2.0

Does it wobble during driving? I used logitech g29 with playseat challenge. N it feels fragile. And fanatech has lot more weight and torque .

but seem to me that you cant fold playseat to full (seem that it remain more "fat"), i'm wrong?

nice video !! what was the screw that you used to mount the DD base ? thank you

Looking at how easy that is to fold and fold it's a million times easier to do than my Next Level Racing GT Lite. I also agree that the GT Lite is uncomfortable. I have mine since march and used it for over four hours a few times. But I'm looking at changing to the playseat challenge. The GT Lite takes up a lot of space when folded up , that's folding it the most compact way Karl Gosling showed how to do , there's absolutely no cushioning so the seat feels like concrete , there is no lumbar support , folding it and unfolding it takes a lot more effort than it's worth and it takes up a lot of space when folded. When I buy the playseat challenge Ill swap the pedal mount from the GT Lite to the playseat though.

Are these Ram Mounts on Amazon? I could order from Ram mounts directly but dont want to pay $20 for shipping. Thanks for the video! hoping to get my playseat set up exactly like this.

How did you mount the pedals permanently. Just got a new playseat challenge and trying to figure out the best way to rig everything up.

Hi, Is the red screws enoung to hol the pedals i place, or is the whole set moving forward when you brake hard? Nice video btw :)

For those who are still looking. Fanatec prices dropped through the floor. CSL DD + Pedals + Steeringwheel is around 450-515 euro's now. Mind you that the 3 pedal set is more expensive.

Nice grab! I have a CSL-DD as well. I kind of wish I got a pair of metal QR1 along with my WRC and McLaren rims. I originally wanted to wait for the QR2, but it seems like it has become vaporware. Still, it's a good wheel and wheelbase.

is it pedal break stiff and firmly enough with that cabled solution?

I recommend to use the pedals Velcro belt to set up a stronger join between pedals part and the seat itself. This way you avoid wasting the plastic screws that use the playseat Challenge for this purpose and get an easy enforcement of the structure to be able to push hard the brake pedal.

hey man, nice video, I wonder how noisy the pedals are, when you lift the gas pedal, when you lift the the clutch, since it's all metal againt metal, right? I wonder I you could record a video with a camera on the pedals, thanks!

Nice how many bolt you have on your wheel base?

Thanks for the video. Going through the process now of deciding on a playseat or GT Lite. I think I’m leaning towards the playseat I wish it also came with the ability to angle pedals and hard mount pedals without DIY. I am also looking that buying some loadcells and have heard it can lift under heavy braking. Any issues with this?

I"m waiting for the CSL DD + loadcell with a playseat challenge so same setup as yours, is it strong enough to handle the load cell? I've heard it's pretty tough pedal. Good vid ;)

Bonjour, avec quoi avez-vous fixé le pédalier ?

Great video, can you mount the pedal directly onto the Playseat Challenge without any modification?

Hi! Do you know what the length of your screws are for the DD to mount to the play seat? Thanks :)

After having a playseat challenge for a while now I switched up to a wheel stand only bcus I got tired of having to lift up the whole wheel and get up out of it… now I much rather just roll a chair up to it and play

Any chance on a video on how you mounted the shifter?

Hi Brian, I'm French, thank you for your video, I have "playseat" and I would like to buy a fanatec csl, it's a video that helps me a lot, even if it's difficult to translate for me :) but Is it possible to know which accessory to attach for the gear lever because I saw badly?, thank you

How is the load cell working for you? I’m considering upgrade but I hear it’s super stiff and playseat challenge isn’t that sturdy, I am a bit worried since I won’t be able to return it. And would you say it is much better than the one come with the standard 2 pedals set brake?

Are you still using the Challenge and CSL DD,base? I have it also and have a great tip if you want, so you can have the metal base plate not flexing

but do you need a table clamp to mount the wheelbase on your playseat?

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Hi, thanks for the video, very good informations. I also have the playseat challenge, after collecting some experience, do you think, this seat is stable enough to handle a Fanatec DD base with 8Nm? I also think about to upgrade from an G29. Greetings....

How's the playseat challenge holding up with the CSL DD - - play seat told me that they only recommend wheels 5 nm and under so wondering if your seeing any parts getting loose from the direct drive.

I waited 20 minutes to see how the Playseat challenge handled the CSL DD force feedback... :(

Wow thank goodness I have a room dedicated to my sim rig. As the owner of a 8020 aluminum extrusion rig (Rigmetal) with bass shakers attached I can't even imagine having a fold up rig like this. Anyways everyone's situation is different, hope you enjoy your rig and setup.

Time for a real rig bro