Updates on Mclaren, Podium Base and GTS
![Thomas Jackermeier](https://forum.fanatec.com/uploads/userpics/010/nX7MZEGFGQ6T8.png)
I would like to give you a short update on some important topics.
CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3
We had some last minute electrostatic issues on this product and we had to make some small design changes. This means that the shipping date will be postponed to late April.
All customers who pre-ordered the steering wheel will get an e-mail and they can also expect a nice compensation for this delay. All affected customers will get a free ClubSport quick release adapter or a coupon code if they already purchased one. Of course they can also cancel the pre-order at any time.
Podium Wheel Base
Talking about delays...
We are all waiting for this product to be released but we had to fight a lot of small issues. The pre-production is done and we are still making internal tests to verify the design and sort out some obvious issues.
Currently we select the beta testers and will get in contact with them shortly. The beta tests will start in late february and it is still planned to held a community event in our HQ where we will invite interested potential customers and direct drive specialists to help us fine tuning the wheel base.
At the moment we are aiming to start selling the DD wheel bases in summer.
Some good news as well. We managed to crank up the torque on both versions. We also successfully eliminated all torque ripple so you can expect the same smoothness as on your ClubSport Wheel bases which is on par with the very best DDs out there or even better.
Full Implementation of the CSL ELite Racing Wheel in GTS (blue mode)
I have received an update from Polyphony and got the confirmation that the wheel is already implemented in the code and that they are fine tuning it. Unfortunately I did not get any confirmation when this change will be patched to the game.
But it looks that this this should not stop you from going fast.
Comments
And i'm really looking forward to the DD wheelbase. I hope the aimed release date in Summer can be met.
I am not an enthusiastic fanboy from fanatec, so i see this delay not so positiv.
The Problem is, that you have received the Money from all the Pre-Orders. In the End for more than 6 Months before you deliever. Money with which all of us cant plan anymore. How many Preorders you have? 5000 ? This is nearly 900000 Euros!!!! You should overthink your Policy of taking Money without immediate compensation.
And why i have allready in December the Feeling that the announced Release-Date will not be fullfilled.
Olli Pahkala here from Team Redline / Fanatec. I provided Thomas the world record videos. This was done in understanding that our Redline guys were using our racing wheels at that time but they weren't. Now they are, so it was a misunderstanding from my side.
You can check our Redline World Records from their newly created Facebook channel as well, which are done with the CSL E RW PS4: https://www.facebook.com/TRLGranTurismo/
Sorry for the inconvenience, race hard and go pro!
Each one's opinion, but before criticizing the other side, for some it might be better to look in the face. The pre order did not impose an immediate payment. There was the opportunity to pre order and pay for the product only when product availability.
Congratulations to the whole Fanatec team.