Fanatec Steering Wheel Monte Carlo & Podium Button Module Rally Back Up For Pre-Order

A few days ago, and well in time for the upcoming release hype of EA SPORTS new 2023 official FIA World Rally Championship game, the Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally, and the Podium Steering Wheel Monte Carlo wheel/module bundle became available for pre-order on the official Fanatec Webstore.

However, it did not take long before both products were taken offline. Presumably, the items sold out, or the sale had to be halted. I will keep you posted when more info becomes available.

Now it seems that whatever was the problem has been solved, and both the Podium Button Module Rally, and the Fanatec Steering Wheel Monte Carlo (bundle using the original Sparco wheel rim) Products are back online for pre-order.

The Podium Button Module Rally has proven itself to be rally-worthy, having been used in every stage across the 2022 and 2023 WRC season in the M-Sport Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 WRC cars. It was built to M-Sport’s performance requirements, built extremely tough to withstand the most demanding rally conditions while weighing just 280g. No unnecessary ‘bling bling’ – built for pure functionality and performance.

We are proud to work together with M-Sport, a team known for making some of the best rally cars in the world.

The Podium Button Module Rally is an incredibly versatile device. Because it mounts in front of a wheel rim, it is compatible with many different styles. It requires a connection to a Podium Hub or a ClubSport Universal Hub V2 / V2 for Xbox – this means that it works on PC in all configurations but can also work on PlayStation if you use a PlayStation-licensed Wheel Base, AND it works on Xbox as well if you use it with the ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox! This makes it the first designed-for-real-motorsport device that can be used on all platforms.

The illuminated buttons of the Podium Button Module Rally can be fully controlled and customized through FanaLab and the button symbols can be replaced. Even the Multi Position Switches are illuminated and of course, it comes with an OLED Tuning Menu.

Podium Button Module Rally Features:

• Official M-Sport World Rally Team product
• Designed for the 2022 and 2023 Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 WRC cars
• Compact, lightweight, durable body
• Nine RGB LED-backlit buttons with 600g activation force
• Interchangeable button inserts
• Two D-pads
• Three 12-way multi-position switches with rotary encoder option
• 1″ OLED display
• Gold anodised aluminium monocoque
• Ultra-sturdy and lightweight space frame design

Pricing:

The Podium Button Module Rally is up for Pre-order for  €249.95 / US: $249.95 / Australia: $419.95 / Japan: ¥39,199 (VAT incl.) + Shipping

Availability date: Nov 20, 2023

Platforms:

• PC: this product is compatible with Windows PC.
• Xbox: this product is not compatible with Xbox systems.
• PlayStation: this Steering Wheel becomes compatible with PlayStation when used with a PlayStation-licensed Wheel Base. Functionality may be limited by the capabilities of the console (subject to firmware/OS changes and developer support). Check our platform compatibility page for more details.

Compatibility:

Wheel Bases:

• Podium Wheel Base DD1
• Podium Wheel Base DD2
• Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4™
• ClubSport DD Wheel Base
• ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base
• CSL DD Wheel Base
• Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base

Support for ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5, CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1, and CSL Elite Wheel Base+ coming soon.

The Podium Steering Wheel Monte Carlo Rally is a special bundle including two components used in the Ford Puma Rally1 cars, the original Sparco R383 steering wheel and the Podium Button Module Rally, as well as a Podium Hub and QR2 Pro Wheel Side. (Note that if you wish to use this wheel as a QR1 configuration, you need to add the QR1 Wheel-Side separately to your cart.)

Podium Steering Wheel Monte Carlo Features:

• Original SPARCO R383 wheel rim
  • 330 mm
  • Suede material
  • Central ring in blue with SPARCO logo
• Podium Button Module Rally
  • Official M-Sport World Rally Team product
  • Designed for the 2022 and 2023 Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 WRC cars
  • Compact, lightweight, durable body
  • Nine RGB LED-backlit buttons with 600g activation force
  • Interchangeable button inserts
  • Two D-pads
  • Three 12-way multi-position switches with rotary encoder option
  • 1″ OLED display
  • Gold anodised aluminium monocoque
  • Ultra-sturdy and lightweight space frame design
  • QR2 Pro Wheel-Side
    • Meets FIA standards
    • Built for both real-world motorsport and sim racing
    • CNC-machined from aviation-grade billet aluminum

Pricing:

The Podium Steering Wheel Monte Carlo is up for Pre-order for €699.95 / US: $699.95 / Australia: $1299.95 / Japan: ¥92,900 (VAT incl.) + Shipping
Availability date: Nov 20, 2023

Platforms:

• PC: this product is compatible with Windows PC.
• Xbox: this product is not compatible with Xbox systems.
• PlayStation: this Steering Wheel becomes compatible with PlayStation when used with a PlayStation-licensed Wheel Base. Functionality may be limited by the capabilities of the console (subject to firmware/OS changes and developer support). Check our platform compatibility page for more details.

Compatibility:

Wheel Bases:

• Podium Wheel Base DD1
• Podium Wheel Base DD2
• Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4™
• ClubSport DD Wheel Base
• ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base
• CSL DD Wheel Base
• Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base

Support for ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5, CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1, and CSL Elite Wheel Base+ coming soon.

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