Does all Fanatec Wheel bases lose FFB ?
I have a CSW V1 wheelbase and notice the FFB fading significantly during an session!
When I start a session, the wheel feels good and I have good contact with the ground surface.
But after a while the wheel starts to feel loose and like there is a big loose hole in the middle.
Do all Fanatec wheelbases have this problem?
Is there anything that can be done to prevent this phenomenon?
Comments
That's a problem which can happen with old belts.
That's no issue anymore with DD Bases.
There are no problems with the belts in my base !
It seems more likely that the motor can't deliver the FFB power when it gets hot since it works and feels great initially every time I use it !
Regarding your comment: "That's no issue anymore with DD Bases."
See below !
From the Fanatec Podium Wheel base DD2 User Manual:
Problem description:
After playing a while the Podium Wheel Base DD2 seems to become weaker or is fading.
Solution:
When the motor temperature is close to the upper limit the Tuning Menu values will be overwritten to regular maximum values (not higher than 100 %). Additionally, the motor power level is controlled by firmware so that the FFB strength may fade in this high temperature range but the motor will not be damaged. This allows extending the duration of driving before the motor has to completely stop operating to calm down. Let your Podium Wheel Base DD2 cool down before continuing to use it.
PS
I was looking into getting a Direct Drive of some sort the get a better driving experience !
Now I am not so sure about it !
DS
You obviously wont notice any fading on a DD2 as you will never run it at 100% FFB strength.
So that's definitely a "no issue" on DD Bases. Especially on the new CS DD Bases there is basically zero fading.
I was looking at this one https://fanatec.com/eu-en/racing-wheels-direct-drive-bases/racing-wheels/csl-dd-8-nm