
Fanatec CSL DD Table Clamp
Glass fiber-reinforced desk clamp for the CSL DD and Gran Turismo DD Pro with a fixed 15-degree tilt
Description
The Fanatec CSL DD Table Clamp mounts a CSL DD or Gran Turismo DD Pro wheel base to a desk or table, as an easy-to-remove alternative to hard-mounting.
Design. Made from glass fiber-reinforced plastic to match the look of the CSL DD. It fits table thicknesses from 5 to 60 mm and holds the wheel base at a fixed 15-degree upward angle, which suits most desks. A Star Grip attachment helps tighten the clamp by hand.
Compatibility. CSL DD and Gran Turismo DD Pro only. Fanatec still recommends hard-mounting the wheel base where possible; for ClubSport DD/DD+ owners, or users who want an adjustable metal clamp, the ClubSport DD Table Clamp is the alternative.
Features & highlights
Driving style
The CSL DD Table Clamp is for drivers who race at a desk and want to set up and pack away a CSL DD or Gran Turismo DD Pro without drilling or a cockpit. It suits casual and mixed-discipline driving in Gran Turismo 7, Forza Motorsport, F1 and iRacing at the 5 Nm setting, where forces stay modest. Owners on Fanatec's forum report vertical flex and loosening with stronger force feedback, especially with the 8 Nm Boost Kit, and most recommend hard-mounting for serious use.
Best for beginners racing on a solid desk with a 5 Nm CSL DD; less suited for 8 Nm setups, heavy wheels or drivers who want a rigid, adjustable mount, for whom the metal ClubSport DD Table Clamp or a cockpit is the better choice.
Build quality
The clamp is made from glass fiber-reinforced plastic with a single clamping bolt, T-nut and Star Grip attachment, and holds the base at a fixed 15-degree angle. It is light and simple, but owners on Fanatec's forum report that it can flex vertically and loosen over time, particularly at 8 Nm.
Software
The CSL DD Table Clamp is a purely mechanical mount and needs no software or drivers. The wheel base it holds is configured as usual in the Fanatec App for Windows, and the clamp works the same on PC, PlayStation and Xbox setups.
If the clamp flexes under strong forces, Fanatec's Tuning Menu on the base can be used to lower force feedback strength, but this is a workaround rather than a fix.
Specifications
Pros
- Affordable way to use a CSL DD on a desk
- Quick to install and remove
- Fits a wide range of table thicknesses
- Matches the CSL DD styling
Cons
- Plastic construction, users report flex and loosening at higher torque
- Angle is fixed at 15 degrees
- Only fits CSL DD and Gran Turismo DD Pro
- Stability depends heavily on the desk
What's in the box
- 1x Table Clamp baseplate
- 1x Table Clamp arm
- 1x Table Clamp bolt
- 1x Table Clamp T-nut
- 1x Star Grip attachment
