I am looking for a replacement shaft
Adam Prestage
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Hello folks I am currently trying to find a replacement shaft for the CSL DD base. Is the ant option out there for me to be able to purchase one? As I feel the shaft connectors on my shaft are damaged after only 7 days of use I will try to include a picture so you can see what I mean. You will have to zoom in a lot to see the damaged connectors. Thank you in advance PS I can't be bothered sending the whole base back to fanatec as they will take months to send me one back out
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It would be easier just to uprade to qr2
I agree upgrading to QR2 would be easier. Also. If you are new to the ecosystem it's a good time to do it. BUT...
Are you having disconnect issues? Where all the FFB and buttons stop working? Because if you are there is a known issue that is easy to fix by loosening and tightening the shaft. You find the issue and some visual help on the forums here: https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/24646/sudden-loss-of-connection-to-csl-dd-and-wheel
Why do you think it's damaged, it looks ok to me. As said above if you're having disconnect issues then it's likely reseating the shaft and tightening the clamp to 15Nm will solve the problem.
I think I had the same issue, it's likely the USB connection at the opposite end of the shaft.
Undo the clamp and remove/refit the shaft then retighten the clamp. For a better fix buy a 2 piece clamp (similar to what Fanatec supply with the QR2) like shown in picture should be about £10 well spent. This evenly and more securely clamps the shaft to the motor shaft.
Hi folks thanks for the replies. If you zoom into this picture above you will see what I'm am meaning about how it connectors are damaged. I have tried reseating the shaft multiple times and have indeed purchased that exact same clamp and it still is disconnecting so it's 100% not the shaft coming loose i will at some point upgrade to the QR2 but it's a not even in stock with fanatec for how long no one knows. So I was thinking of getting a new USB type C shaft just to get me by until I get a QR2 wheel and base side. You can see from below that the shaft is flush and pushed in all the way
I've just taken a pic of mine that was on the wheelbase for about 18 months. The connectors have a split in them by design.
If it was damaged, when you insert the steering wheel you would damage the pins. You should see some signs.
What problems do you have exactly? Disconnections?
Do you play on a metal rig? Have you thought it might be an electromagnetic interference problem?
After all, it is a large electric motor.