What is the purpose of fanatec wheelbase and is it essential?

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Do you need the hub for Fanatec wheels?

The mentioned Unversal Hub will be needed, if you plan to use a third-party steering wheel in order to make it compatible to the Fanatec Eco system, but as long as you use a Fanatec wheel, it will fit.

Is the Fanatec podium worth it?

Is the Fanatec DD1 whel base worth the large price tag? We would say 100% yes. This is due to the much improved driving experience that direct drive brings to the table. Everything with a DD1 is sharper, more precise and more involved, than any belt driven wheel.

Can you put any wheel on Fanatec?

Fanatec is supporting open systems and we made our wheel bases, pedals, shifters and handbrakes compatible with other products as you can use them with USB together with any other brand.

What is better than Fanatec?

Thrustmaster is a better brand to go for if you are just getting into sim racing, as they offer a wide range of products for all levels of experience. What is this? Fanatec on the other hand will give you access to some really high-end sim acing equipment, such as direct drive steering wheels.

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Explaining Fanatec's Entire Sim Racing Ecosystem (Buyers Guide)

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