ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 + ClubSport USB Adapter Manual | Quick Start Guide | Fanatec
  1. PACKAGE CONTENTS
  2. SHIFTER KNOB CHANGE
  3. MOUNTING
    1. SIDE-MOUNTING
    1. BOTTOM MOUNTING
  4. CONNECTION
  5. FANATEC APP
  6. CLUBSPORT USB ADAPTER
    1. CHANGING ADAPTER MODE OPTION 1: FANATEC APP UI
    1. CHANGING ADAPTER MODE OPTION 2: FIRMWARE MANAGER
  7. REVERSE AND 7TH GEAR
  8. CALIBRATION
    1. CALIBRATION VIA STEERING WHEEL
    1. CALIBRATION VIA FANATEC APP
  9. MODE CHANGE
  10. ADJUSTING SHIFT RESISTANCE
  11. WARRANTY
  12. LEGAL

MANUAL | QUICK START GUIDE

ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 + ClubSport USB Adapter

PACKAGE CONTENTS


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ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5

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Sequential Shifter Knob

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H-Pattern Shifter Knob

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RJ12 to PS/2 cable

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RJ12 cable

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M5 T-Nuts

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ClubSport USB Adapter

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SHIFTER KNOB CHANGE

To unmount the sequential shifter knob (b), turn in a counterclockwise direction until the knob is completely free from the shaft threading.

To mount the H-pattern shifter knob, carefully place the knob onto the shifter shaft and turn in a clockwise direction until firmly locked.


MOUNTING

SIDE-MOUNTING

  • Remove the end caps on the bottom of your shifter using a 2 mm Allen key (not included).

  • Insert the T-nuts (f) included with your ClubSport Shifter.

  • Reattach the bottom covers to the shifter.

  • Align the T-nuts with your mounting surface.
    Attach the shifter using M5 bolts (not included and max. thread length 8 mm), then tighten firmly.

BOTTOM MOUNTING

  • Align your shifter with the mounting holes of your mounting surface.

  • Attach the shifter using 4x M6 bolts (not included and max. thread length 15 mm), then tighten firmly.

CONNECTION

OPTION 1: Connect the shifter to the included ClubSport USB Adapter (g) using the included RJ12 cable (e) and connect the adapter to your PC.

OPTION 2: Connect the shifter to the "Shifter 1" port of your Fanatec wheel base using the included RJ12 cable (e).

OPTION 3: Connect the shifter to the PS/2 port of your Fanatec wheel base using the included RJ12 to PS/2 cable (d).


FANATEC APP

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Download and install the Fanatec App

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Connect your wheel base to a PC via USB

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Open the Fanatec App and update your wheel base firmware


CLUBSPORT USB ADAPTER

By default, the device is delivered with the firmware for the ClubSport Shifter. If your shifter is not correctly recognized, follow these steps:

CHANGING ADAPTER MODE OPTION 1: FANATEC APP UI

Select the device which currently shows the USB symbol next to it.

Click on "CHANGE MODE OF USB ADAPTER".

Select "ClubSport Shifter", click on "Start Update" and wait until the process is completed.


CHANGING ADAPTER MODE OPTION 2: FIRMWARE MANAGER

Open the Fanatec App and navigate to the update tab in the top right.

Select "Manual Firmware Update".

Click on "Change Adapter Mode / Manual Firmware Update".

Select "ClubSport Shifter" and click on "Start Update".

Once the update is complete, close the Firmware Manager.


REVERSE AND 7TH GEAR

To engage reverse (R) or 7th gear, push down on the shifter shaft and select either simultaneously.


CALIBRATION

CALIBRATION VIA STEERING WHEEL

If your shifter is connected to a compatible Fanatec wheel base, calibration can be initiated and performed directly via your attached steering wheel.

STEP 1

Make sure your shifter is in H-pattern mode.

STEP 2

Press the button combination as shown in your steering wheel Quick Start Guide.

STEP 3

Gear to be calibrated will be shown on the steering wheel display.

STEP 4

Select the gear.

STEP 5

Confirm gear with the button shown in your steering wheel Quick Start Guide.

STEP 6

Repeat for all gears.


CALIBRATION VIA FANATEC APP

STEP 1

Make sure your shifter is in H-pattern mode.

STEP 2

Select the "SHIFTER" tab.

STEP 3

Click on "H-SHIFTER CALIBRATION".

STEP 4

Gear to be calibrated will be shown on screen.

STEP 4

Select the gear and confirm by pressing the button in the Fanatec App.

STEP 5

Repeat for all gears.


MODE CHANGE

To change from H-Pattern to sequential mode, set the slider on the bottom side on the shifter from the "8" to "SEQ" position.

NOTE: When in sequential mode, engaging gears permanently is not possible. After pressing the gear lever up or down, it will return to the neutral position.


ADJUSTING SHIFT RESISTANCE

To adjust shift resitance, use a 5 mm Allen key (not included) on the adjustment opening as shown.


WARRANTY

The product warranty is provided by CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. Refer to the terms & conditions of CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. on Fanatec.com.


LEGAL

©2025 CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved. Fanatec is a brand of CORSAIR MEMORY Inc.