Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2
Aluminum 3-pedal set with 90 kg load cell brake and dual-stage elastomer feel
Description
The Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2 are a 3-pedal aluminum set built around a load cell brake adjustable up to 90 kg, using a sensor rated for more than 200 kg.
Brake feel. Interchangeable elastomers in 65, 75 and 85 Shore combine with a metal spring to create a dual-stage feel: an initial spring phase followed by progressive elastomer resistance.
Construction. Cast and machined aluminum pedal arms and base.
Connection. USB directly to a PC or RJ12 (cable about 3 m) to a Fanatec wheel base, plus a handbrake port. On PS4/PS5 they work through a PlayStation-licensed Fanatec base; on Xbox through a compatible base plus an Xbox-licensed wheel.
Features & highlights
Driving style
The CSL Elite Pedals V2 suit drivers who want a strong, consistent load cell brake without stepping up to ClubSport money, across GT, touring car and endurance racing where trail braking matters. RacingGames.gg calls them a huge step up from the V1, and Laurence Dusoswa ranks the brake above the ClubSport V3 even with its performance kit, calling it the best value brake, though both note the throttle and clutch are only average. Best for GT and endurance drivers who prioritize brake feel per dollar, less suited for drivers who want premium throttle feel or extensive ergonomic adjustment.
Build quality
The V2 uses cast and machined aluminum arms and base, a load cell sensor rated over 200 kg and a metal spring with interchangeable 65/75/85 Shore elastomers. Laurence Dusoswa reports flawless operation over months of use, while RacingGames.gg notes that repositioning the brake pedal is awkward and the pedal faces lack vertical adjustment.
Software
Over USB the pedals are calibrated and tuned in the Windows-only Fanatec App, including brake force and deadzones. Over RJ12, settings run through the Fanatec wheel base's Tuning Menu and the pedals work on the consoles that base and wheel are licensed for. Laurence Dusoswa notes there are no pedal curves stored on the pedals themselves, so response curves rely on games or PC tools; RacingGames.gg recommends a small brake deadzone because the load cell is very sensitive.
Specifications
Pros
- Excellent load cell brake for the price
- Tunable dual-stage feel with three elastomers
- Aluminum construction
- 3 pedals included
- Direct USB for PC
Cons
- Brake can be very sensitive and may need a deadzone
- Repositioning the brake is awkward
- Throttle and clutch feel only average
- No vertical pedal-face adjustment
- No pedal curves on the pedals themselves
What's in the box
- CSL Elite Pedals V2 (throttle, brake, clutch)
- 65/75/85 Shore elastomers
- RJ12 cable (approx. 3 m)
- USB cable