Race Sim Engineering - Fanatec CSL Pedals Mod Kit Review 

Thanks for the review Karl! Appreciate the feedback and honesty! Just to address a few comments, firstly the material is all 304 stainless steel so nice and strong. The first batch was UK shipping only while I trialled a few international shipping options. Once the next batch is made on June 10th, they will be available internationally. Regarding the clutch spring, unfortunately I had a supply issue with the original thumb nuts which had a bigger section to capture the spring which I can't get anymore. While this isn't an issue once installed properly and the spring is under compression, I can see that this can be improved. To remedy this I'll 3D print some seats for them for the next batch on June 10th. For the accelerator springs, the red spring is more for people that run longer endurance races and may find it fatiguing after a while. I will also look into adding an optional stiffer spring for people that do want that extra stiffness, however most people seem to find the black spring comfortable especially when wearing socks instead of shoes. I'll also look at what I can do for the getting more weight from the clutch while keeping the pressure plate feeling, this may be as simple as using a stiffer spring, so I'll look into that. Although just to note that in the top hole (with the most bite point feeling), the pedal is still around 40% stiffer than standard. Cheers, Rob

I really enjoyed this video. The technical insights of the clutch pedal were a nice touch and made me understand better what I need to be looking for

Thanks for honest review. I was thinking about buying these pedals, but since I consider simracing a hobby, I will spend a little more and go with DC or Forte and won't wonder if I could make them better with some mods which in the end would cost the same.

I got the one for the accelerator pedal, and I have to say it actually feels much better. It's a rather different type of feel than 'just harder to press down' imo and for me I prefer a bit stiffer feel so this was perfect for me. Thanks!

Your videos are awesome mate. Gradually watching them all. Love the way the currency you use is “Notes”. Took a while to explain this to the wife. Also I’ll be using your discount code to order at GT Omega Titan once they’re back in stock.

Nice Video ,Karl, thanks for the Demonstration 👍

@10:45 A capture spacer/washer in the clutch would help keep the spring centered, as well as increasing preload, which would result in a heavier pedal feel. With a longer spacer you could perhaps get the heavier feel you desire, while also moving the pivot up to increase the desired clutch plate sensation. 1 3d printed part away from a solid upgrade. Different lengths could be made or shim/washer stacks could be used to adjust preload.

Looks stainless steel, cool mod kit!

3:35 LOL, come for the sim racing content, stay for the innuendo.

It's a nice kit for what it is, but I'd expect some sort of locators to keep the clutch spring in place. Especially at £90... If they make some modifications such as what you've suggested, I may pick them up down the line as they look the bollocks when installed. Great vid as always, Karl. You've been very helpful for me in picking my next set of gear and for the mods I had on my old G29 setup (with TrueBrake and GT Lite cockpit). I've already got my Fanatec CSL Pedals with Loadcell kit and my Mclaren GT3 wheel. My CSL DD is in the post and my SimHound chassis is on order. Can't wait...

Hey Karl, great info. Would there be any difference to the clutch mod feel, if you were to the end plate assembly upside-down?

I fully expected a modification like this, for the CSL pedals. Fanatec did well in making the pedals modable. Now for Inversion and lever kits and aftermarket pedal face kits. This almost makes me want the CSL pedals... Almost.

cool review but they should prio a mod for the load cell break; adjustable force and distance..that would be great

The clutch part looks interesting, it is something I would consider getting. But like yourself I am happy with the throttle. I will wait and see as to when they sell them separately.

Ordered

Karl, Race Sim Engineering have a brake tuning kit. Not seen a review from anyone. Would you recommend it & would you do a review on it?

Isnt it possible to increase pre tension of the clutch spring and then put into position one or two? Therefore you should get the wanted heavier feel with also an increased biting point feel?

That clutch pedal isn't supposed to tip up that end for simulating taking off plates ?

Can this be used for CSL elite v1 pedals?

if i dont have the lc brake i could just install the „clutch“ kit on the brake right?

Did you revieved the brake kit?

Question, are these pedals compatible with the omega gt art cockpit it doesn’t say anything on their website and I haven’t seen any photos of that combo, could you possibly if there is any time to spare try mounting them, if so let me know if it works or not, great video btw will be looking into some mods in the future👍

This worth investing into instead of the Club Sport V3’s?

Hi, I found the video very interesting. I have a question please. I don't speak English so I don't know if you explained it in the video. Please I would like to know if it is possible to adjust the throttle travel, if it is possible to make it shorter. A thousand thanks.

So I bit on the 3drap 3d printed kit and bought 2 of each to get the full experience. Needless to say they've been sitting on my workbench since the day they showed up in the mail. I'm honestly wanting to buy this kit to make my pedal set more like the V3'S. In your honest opinion would you just buy set of V3'S or this kit? I have the money for either but I don't have enough to just go wasting on things.

karl u need to try the 3drap kits with these rse kits both together with video footage of u using them , please thanks

CSL pedals with mod kit? Or V3 pedals? I think theyre still $100 difference. Interested which one youll pick?

Nice kit. Although I don't see the point of these expensive mods. The CSL LC is €200 eur and this is around 170. You add the 30 or 40 eur for the elastomers you almost come to the price of the V3s.

huh...... you dont just do sim racing gear........ i need a clutch combo for me audi, about 300 ft lb torque. S3 8L, i want to keep the DMF, what clutch plate do you recommend?? ha ;)

3:38 - Oh FFS!!! LMAO!

Surely some preload on the clutch spring of the mod would sort that feel out with the higher mounting bite point? Also would that help add more friction to hold mentioned spring in place on that shaft better?

It would easily be possible to make a kit like this for the csl brake pedal yhat doesn't have the fanatec loadcell.

modding a cool hobby.

Gone to a lot effort, nice materials, quality workmanship to be failed by spring stabilizer cups . . . . . . . . .. Ahh. Beta Team - Amend. Unusual to see you reading, instructions ; )

Hey bro where buy thats?

Anyone know if they will ship to the US?

lots of waffles in this video. mmm waffles

Only UK deliveries? Come on guys, I want to buy it, but I’m so damn far away from the United Kingdom. That’s really sad. Of course there’s much more things to take care of here in Ukraine, but sometimes you need to relax a bit driving your favorite sim. Anyway, I really hope that we’ll see the day when I’ll be able to get myself this kit delivered to Ukraine. Have a good and peaceful day everyone! And special thanks to you Karl, I love your channel and wait for every new video! Keep up the good work mate!

Trouble with all these upgrades is the price. Once you stick these in you're getting into V3 pricing territory for your pedal set. Might as well just buy those.

Its really great and innovative when a company comes out to try and make a product better. But to be honest, if someone wants to go down this route, I think it would be better to buy a better product than the csl pedals in the first place. Once you have spent the extra money and fiddled around, it would be better in my opinion to get something that it is already superior.

My wallet breathed a sigh of relief at "UK deliveries only"

Have you tested these? Don't see the video of you trying it out...unless I'm blind

Already sold out :D

This looks very similar to the user posted mod on the Fanatec Owner's Group on FB post for CSL Pedals throttle DIY mod, that costs $12 USD on Ali for a pair of adjustable gas dampers (tension adjustable, to compress the spring on each damper with a knob) and $10.71 USD per pedal at the two major hardware stores, with no need to 3D print anything, for a total of $34 USD to apply to two pedals. Nothing to modify or remove on the CSL Pedals for that mod, install takes 30 minutes. It makes the pedals heavier, and the spring tension is adjustable with a knob on each damper, it does make the pedals feel better but it doesn't transform them. I would suggest the DIY user mod for the price buy I doubt I would pay $110 USD + shipping (likely to be at least $10 USD to ship to the USA, but likely closer to $20) for something similar to the user posted mod. The price for some of these addon parts for CSL Pedals nearly makes no sense for $80 to $200 USD pedals. Either mod is good if you feel like there is not enough tension on any or just one of the pedals, I just don't think $110 USD + shipping is worth it. Just know it isn't going to transform the pedals to a whole different class. I went from CSL LC Pedals fo Heusinkveld Sprints lately and my gosh are they incredibly better in every aspect! If you were to add up all of the costs to have all of the CSL LC Pedals modifications by buying a CSL LC Pedals, CSL Pedals Tuning Kit (just to for the metal pedal plates), this or the other 3rd party produced throttle and brake or clutch based mod that was out first which are both around $130 USD after shipping, and the pair of elastomers, I was looking at $450 USD or so, which is only $100 USD less than my Heusinkveld Sprints. And if I were to rate both pedals sets at least for me in stock form, the CSL LC Pedals stock would be a 5.5/10, the mods minus the 3Drap elastomers changes, so just using the stock CSL LC elastomers in that case, because I was not willing to pay close to $60 USD for two such simple pieces of material to try them, would be a 6.0/10, and the HE Sprints would be a 9.5/10, which is quite a large gap. I also feel like the HE Sprints will last way longer and be more reliable and they are fully adjustable in every aspect including the pedal angle and tension which makes the difference in total price not even close to being with spending the money modding CSL LC Pedals to that level, IMHO.