Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 R Steering Wheel Review By Chris Haye

Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 R Steering Wheel Review By Chris Haye

Back in November 2019, Fanatec revealed its new Porsche 911 GT3 R Steering Wheel for both the Podium Series and ClubSport Wheel Bases. One month later, Fanatec started shipping the product.

In his latest video, Sim racing Youtuber, Chris Haye reviewed the latest Fanatec Porsche wheel offering. Chris was expecting nothing less than quality, features, and finesse from Fanatec, and explains to us why in his opinion the product ticks all three boxes.

Both the Podium Series and ClubSport versions of the Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 R Steering Wheel are available via the official Fanatec Webstore (€649.59 including VAT for the Podium Series Wheel Bases and 549,95€ including VAT for the ClubSport Wheel Bases. Keep in mind that the shipping cost is not included and may vary. Both wheels are available in leather or suede.

 

 

Podium Series Porsche 911 GT3 R Steering Wheel Features:

• Podium Wheel Rim Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Leather
• Aluminum wheel rim with a 32cm diameter
• Metal Porsche badge with detailed 3D shape
• Premium suede leather
• Podium Button Module Endurance
• Real carbon fiber front plate and internal metal reinforcements for maximum stability
• Rubber-coated glass fiber reinforced backplate
  Full-scale replica to class-leading endurance GT3 racing car
• 10 buttons
• Two 2-way toggle switches
• Two 12-way Multi-Position Switches with Encoder Mode (endless rotation)
• One FunkySwitch (7-way joystick/encoder)
• One analog joystick (2-axis)
• Nine RGB high-intensity RevLEDs
• Two FlagLED groups with three RGB high-intensity LEDs each
• User-defined LED behavior via FanaLab
• Integrated 2.7” 256×64 resolution OLED display
• Tuning functions in the OLED display
• Support for Intelligent Telemetry Mode (ITM)
• Clutch bite point indication on the OLED display (when used in combination with the Podium Advanced Paddle Module)
• Detachable button caps, compatible with other Fanatec button caps (.g. Racing Style)
• Reversible DataPort-C connector
• Customizable button labels (sticker set included)
• Podium Advanced Paddle Module (four magnetic paddles + two analog paddles)
• Paddle Plates made of real carbon fiber
• Cage made of CNC machined aluminum
• Neodymium magnets
• Hall sensors on the analog paddles
• Podium Hub
• Gold anodized aluminum monocoque
• Ultra-sturdy and lightweight space frame design
• DataPort-C connector
• ClubSport Quick Release Adapter (Supports interchangeable Quick Release)

 

 

Compatibility:

Wheel Bases:

• PODIUM Wheel Base DD1
• PODIUM Wheel Base DD2
• PODIUM Racing Wheel F1® PS4™

 

Note: While the Podium Hub is fully supported by our CSL and ClubSport wheelbases, the Podium Button Module Endurance is currently only compatible with the Podium Series direct-drive systems. Compatibility to the ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 will follow in a future firmware update, with the display operating in Legacy Mode.

 

Platforms:

• Xbox One®: the Podium Steering Wheel Porsche 911 GT3 R is not compatible with Xbox One.
• PC and other Platforms: The specifications of the compatible wheel bases will remain unchanged.
• PS4: The functionality of this product on PS4 can be limited by the capabilities of the console (subject to firmware/OS changes and developer support). The full functionality can only be guaranteed on the PC. This is also game-dependent.

 

Special Notes

• In order to operate this product, a compatible Fanatec Wheel Base (not included) is mandatory!
• It is highly recommended to use gloves with this product due to the nature of suede leather

 

What’s Included

• Podium Wheel Rim Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Leather
• Podium Button Module Endurance
• Podium Advanced Paddle Module
• Podium Hub (includes ClubSport Quick Release Adapter)

 

 

ClubSport Porsche 911 GT3 R Steering Wheel Features:

• Podium Wheel Rim Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Leather
• Aluminum wheel rim with a 32cm diameter
• Metal Porsche badge with detailed 3D shape
• Premium suede leather
• Podium Button Module Endurance
• Real carbon fiber front plate and internal metal reinforcements for maximum stability
• Rubber-coated glass fiber reinforced backplate
• Full-scale replica to class-leading endurance GT3 racing car
• 10 buttons
• Two 2-way toggle switches
• Two 12-way Multi-Position Switches with Encoder Mode (endless rotation)
• One FunkySwitch (7-way joystick/encoder)
• One analog joystick (2-axis)
• Nine RGB high-intensity RevLEDs
• Two FlagLED groups with three RGB high-intensity LEDs each
• User-defined LED behavior via FanaLab
• Integrated 2.7” 256×64 resolution OLED display
• Tuning functions in the OLED display
• Support for Intelligent Telemetry Mode (ITM)
• Clutch bite point indication on the OLED display (when used in combination with the Podium Advanced Paddle Module)
• Detachable button caps, compatible with other Fanatec button caps (e.g. Racing Style)Reversible
• le DataPort-C connector
• Customizable button labels (sticker set included)
• ClubSport Universal Hub for Xbox One
• A connected wheel base will become Xbox One compatible
• Detachable button caps with Xbox One symbols
• 16 integrated buttons on top of the hub*
• Four-button boxes with three buttons each*
• FunkySwitch™ with a four-way directional pad, rotary encoder function, and push button. Comes with a metal knob*
• ​Small or large shifter paddles for different rim diameters.
• The large shifter paddles are fully adjustable in distance, width, and angle
• LED display for Tuning or telemetry functions. It can be installed in two positions: Standing or flat.
• A USB port to charge a smartphone.
• An additional fifth button box unit can be attached (not included)

 

 

Compatibility:

Products
Wheel Bases:

• PODIUM Wheel Base DD1
• PODIUM Wheel Base DD2
• PODIUM Racing Wheel F1® PS4™

 

Note: While the ClubSport Universal Hub for Xbox One is fully supported by our CSL and ClubSport wheelbases, the Podium Button Module Endurance is currently only compatible with the Podium Series direct-drive systems. Compatibility to the ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 will follow in a future firmware update, with the display operating in Legacy Mode.

 

Platforms

• Xbox One®: If connected with this steering wheel, the above-mentioned wheelbases will be compatible with Xbox One.
• PC and other Platforms: The specifications of the compatible wheel bases will remain unchanged.

The functionality of this product on Xbox One or PS4 can be limited by the capabilities of the console (subject to firmware/OS changes and developer support). The full functionality can only be guaranteed on PC. this is also game-dependent.

 

Special Notes

In order to operate this product, a compatible Fanatec Wheel Base (not included) is mandatory!
Connect your Wheel Base to a PC and install the latest driver to update the wheelbase firmware before you mount the Universal Hub for Xbox One.

The ClubSport Universal Hub for Xbox One comes pre-assembled to fit various Fanatec rims. For use with the Podium Button Module Endurance, some disassembly of Button Clusters is required.

 

What’s Included

• Podium Wheel Rim Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Leather
• Podium Button Module Endurance
• ClubSport Universal Hub for Xbox One
• 4 x small button boxes with 3 buttons each*
• 2 x small levers and 2 x long levers*
• 1 x pair of small shifter paddles
• 1 x pair of large shifter paddles
• 1 x FunkySwitch™*
• LED display unit
• Xbox One button caps
• Racing style button caps
• Set of bolts

*These included Universal Hub components are not suitable for use with Podium Button Module Endurance

Official Webpage – www.fanatec.com