Magnetic Shifter Mod and Extended Paddles for Fanatec Universal Hub V2

Upgrade your racing experience with these Magnetic Paddle Shifters designed specifically for the Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2. Engineered for performance, these magnetic paddle shifters will elevate your control and immersion in virtual racing simulations. These paddles perfectly replicate the Clubsport Magnetic Paddle Modules found on higher end formula wheels.

Enhanced Precision: No more missed shifts or spongey-feeling paddles! The magnetic mechanism ensures ultra-responsive shifting, providing rapid and tactile gear changes. Experience seamless transitions between gears and a mechanical feeling driving experience.

Extended Paddles: These paddles are half an inch wider and over an inch taller than the OEM paddles. Making them easier to reach regardless of the wheel position mid-corner. The extra width also allows the adjustable button islands to sit further inboard, giving you extra room around the upper portion of the wheel rim.

Easy Installation: Designed to tighter than OEM tolerances, the paddles eliminate all wobble and rattle of the factory shifters. The paddles install as a direct replacement for stock, no modifications necessary. The outer magnet mounts use 3 of the factory holes with longer screws and align seamlessly with the outer shell.
The Fanatec hub comes apart with 8 phillips screws and 2 micro-phillips. Once those are removed the inner portion of the hub comes loose and you can access the 2 mounting screws for the spring retainer. The paddles lift right out and new ones go in, screw everything back together and you're done!

Two Installation Options: Springless and Ultra-Tight.
1. The Springless option simply forgoes the factory spring in favor of the quick magnetic click. Reinstall the spring retainer as normal and leave the spring out. The Springless option has a similar paddle travel as the OEM paddles but is much much quicker to reset.
2. The Ultra-Tight option perfectly replicates the travel and resistance of higher-end formula wheels. This option requires clipping one coil length off of the factory springs and reinstalling as normal. The spring pad is much taller than factory and preloads the new spring to eliminate overtravel and provide a very tight range of motion. I do recommend using the longer hardware listed below for the spring retainers if you choose the Ultra-Tight option.

Additional Hardware Required: You will need to purchase the following for installation. I was able to source everything from my local hardware store.
Six #4 machine screws x 1.50" long.
Four .709"x.118" Neodymium Disc Magnets. (http://bit.ly/493UjaM)
I also recommend,
Four #4 x 0.75" long machine screws to use on the spring retainer IF you plan to use the Ultra-Tight option.

No glue, adhesive, or permanent modifications required. The paddles and magnet mounts are intuitively counter slotted to allow the magnets to be pressed into place and fully contained in the printed parts. The slots are oriented opposed to each other so that once installed the magnetic force will always keep them in place.

Lastly, I found that using the rubber "handles" from a few drop-in 8020 T Nuts was a perfect way to dampen the click sound of plastic on plastic. With the rubber handles installed in the two holes of the shift paddle it creates an even more satisfying mechanical clunk.

The tolerances on these parts are very precise. The difference between perfect shifts every time and missing the reset point is as small as .016"! I did all my printing on a Prusa MK3s.

The paddles are designed thin for a precise feel and premium aesthetics. You'll want to print the paddles with maximum strength in mind. I printed with PLA+ at the following settings: Minimum 4 walls, 4 top and bottom layers and 99-100% gyroid infill, Use tree or organic supports

Print the magnet mounts with the same settings. Make sure your support settings are good or they can be very difficult to remove from the magnet pockets in both parts.

Once printed, make sure the clicker pad on the paddles is perfectly flat and smooth. Even a small print-booger in the top layer can cause the shifters to be inconsistent on reset.

Test fit the shifters and slowly cycle the paddle, listening carefully for the click-click. If you don't hear two distinct clicks of the internal button, the clicker pad is the most likely culprit. The springless option is more forgiving in this regard.