Modify Your Logitech DFGT Pedals For More Resistance

Accessories Other December 28th, 2010 by Jordan

One of the most frequent complaints about the popular Logitech Driving Force GT is the pedals. The brake, in particular, can be quite “squishy”, making it more difficult to accurately gauge the force being applied. Since the DFGT was released, several popular DIY mods have been shared in our forums, but this one is probably my favorite: simply wrap a small bungie cord around the brake pedal and hook it around the base of the unit, as YouTuber megadarren demonstrates above (thanks, TRC_Hunk).

Of course, there are many variations to this setup, or you can engineer something that’s a bit more complicated. Regardless, with many of us here in the United States exposed to serious competition in GT Academy for the first time, more sim racers than ever before have a renewed interest in getting the most out of their equipment. Have you modified your wheel or pedal assembly? Share your ideas below or head on over to our steering wheels forum for more in-depth discussion.

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  1. January 14th, 2011 at 4:39 am - #
    me

    >implying a rolled up pair of socks isn’t better, faster, easier and more realistic

  2. January 1st, 2011 at 1:08 pm - #
    zondaman2

    So, just use bungee cords? (even though I don’t have the pedals yet)

  3. December 30th, 2010 at 5:02 pm - #
    TRC_Hunk

    I got the bungie mod idea from a thread here at GTPlanet. It was the first I heard of it so I gave it a shot. I was surprised at just how easy it was to install and how effective it was, so I made a quick video showing how to do it. I never thought it would get 10,000 hits though. =D

  4. December 30th, 2010 at 3:18 pm - #
    Panjandrum

    Ha! I didn’t do the movie, but that’s actually a pic of my pedals from ages ago somewhere over in the GT4 or maybe cockpit forums.

    I’ve moved to a fanatec wheel now, but I used bungles and the stick-on rubber grips for years on both the DFP and G25 with no ill effects on the pedals. It helps a lot if you are accustomed to pedals in real cars. I don’t know if will really be of help to the younger people here who don’t have a real life reference point that they have to “unlearn” in the first place. You can get the rubber stick-on stuff at Meijer, automotive stores, etc. It is sold for sticking on the running boards of pickups. Using shortish bungles and then twisting them up will also help you keep them out of the way of your heels. It’s nice to see this tip getting some attention.

  5. December 30th, 2010 at 8:57 am - #
    stanger2125

    Its funny, I never realise that the pedals were actualy very squishy. Now, that I saw this, I might see what I can do about it…

  6. December 30th, 2010 at 7:56 am - #
    Moby45

    sure it is. Its “ghetto tech news” besides that, its news to anybody who has not heard of this.

  7. December 30th, 2010 at 4:15 am - #
    Magic Ayrton

    Official support, what a load of ***** G25 is the best of the lot.

  8. December 29th, 2010 at 11:15 pm - #
    acerockolla

    The crazy thing is that these are the pedals that will be used during the live finals for the GT Academy. An event of this caliber should be using at least the G25/G27. It makes no sense that they are using these piece of crap pedals for such an event.

    • December 30th, 2010 at 2:26 am - #
      slicecom

      It makes no sense that they are using the GT branded wheel for the GT Academy?

    • December 30th, 2010 at 9:54 am - #
      occasionalracer

      True say… but now that the RS500 is official as well, I would not be surprised to see that beast at the Academy Finals. If they’re still using the DFGT it would be a bad marketing decision. The only thing would be for the finalists to get used to the feel of it, which could take a good hour, but I’m sure they would give enough warm-up/practice time. This is airing on national TV so they should advertise the new Gran Turismo wheel.

  9. December 29th, 2010 at 9:03 pm - #
    hempy

    BOGAN… that is all.

  10. December 29th, 2010 at 6:49 pm - #
    Craigles

    I just got the dfgt for christmas and a love it but what force feedback settings are the most realistic?

  11. December 29th, 2010 at 5:04 pm - #
    Fast

    This shouldn’t be in the “news” section.
    Some things should just just stay in the forums.

    • December 29th, 2010 at 6:06 pm - #
      Moby45

      Its tech news. Get over over it.(yes making fun of you)

    • December 29th, 2010 at 6:50 pm - #
      Fast

      A video of some guy attaching a bungie cord to his video game peripheral that’s been out for years isn’t “tech news” either.

    • December 29th, 2010 at 8:47 pm - #
      slicecom

      Stop complaining. Would you rather read about nothing? I for one welcome any GT5 related posts to the news section.

    • December 30th, 2010 at 4:49 am - #
      Mark

      Fully agree mate. Totally confused by how this is ‘news’ in any way. All I can think is that it’s been a slow couple of days for real news. DFGT modding in this way has been around for ages and there’s a whole bunch of threads in the forum on the subject.

  12. December 29th, 2010 at 3:52 pm - #
    Hypergolem

    Simple but effective!

  13. December 29th, 2010 at 1:52 pm - #
    Craigles

    Great to have the mobile site back.

  14. December 29th, 2010 at 1:49 pm - #
    Craigles

    Dont worry ive grown out of silly comments.

  15. December 29th, 2010 at 1:48 pm - #
    Craigles

    Guess whoes back :)

  16. December 29th, 2010 at 1:35 pm - #
    Craigles

    Guess whoes back

  17. December 29th, 2010 at 12:13 pm - #
    Yaycandy69

    Its said for a late December update on Standard cars being converted to Premium car. Wonder when that Update will be…

    • December 29th, 2010 at 12:59 pm - #
      xxANDYxx

      Well u have to think the bugatti will be updated to premium.

  18. December 29th, 2010 at 9:23 am - #
    Jack

    I’ll have to try that. My brake pedal sometimes only comes back up about 98% of the way when I take my foot off it – which is just enough brake left on to totally f*** you up if you don’t notice. Maybe this will help.

  19. December 29th, 2010 at 9:10 am - #
    Moby45

    This made me Lol a little bit as this is pretty much the same way I have ghetto rigged my Logitech Driving Force.

    Other than that, it works pretty well. I was wondering if anybody else did this Lol.

  20. December 29th, 2010 at 8:31 am - #
    Sele1981

    He only want to show his muscles :D

    No looks good but anyway I need the clubsports