Modify Your Logitech DFGT Pedals For More Resistance
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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December 29th, 2010 at 8:12 am - #Mark
This solution has been around since practically day one the DFGT came out, not quite sure in what way this is news worthy. the forum is already full of this sort of thing.
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December 29th, 2010 at 7:44 am - #monster bob
Pussy!
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December 29th, 2010 at 7:33 am - #Mark
Don’t mean to be harsh but… slow news day?
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December 29th, 2010 at 6:51 am - #Adam
hmm – surly it wouldn’t sit flush on the ground and would rock? that would be annoying :( can anyone confirm?
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December 29th, 2010 at 6:30 am - #Jake
the simplest solution for me was to take the spring out of the brake side so both the gas and brake have the same feel to them. I believe the LEAST resistance will give you better response time on both pedals.
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December 29th, 2010 at 1:34 pm - #DOUQA
Yeah? OK, good luck with that.
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December 29th, 2010 at 5:14 am - #Jim
My pedals are dead but my wheel works fine, where can i get a new set?
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December 29th, 2010 at 5:47 am - #Joe J
ebay would be my guess.
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December 29th, 2010 at 4:31 am - #Gtr
I got logiteck for Xmas the brake is ok
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December 29th, 2010 at 4:21 am - #Greyum
Even better, buy a decent wheel and pedal set in the first place…
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December 29th, 2010 at 4:06 am - #terminator363
I was just searching stuff on this the other day! Perfect timing news, just have to watch it! Cheers
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December 29th, 2010 at 3:41 am - #jay kirb
I just roll up some socks and insert them behind the pedals in between the gap in the back. L2D!
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December 29th, 2010 at 3:32 am - #Rios
Would have been a far better video if the hook had come loose and snagged him in or around the eyeball area, I’m just sayin.
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December 29th, 2010 at 2:59 am - #DaveTheStalker
Friends who share links are better friends that the deep blue sea
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December 29th, 2010 at 2:51 am - #MrGiggly
G25/G27 brake pedal mods usually use the Nixim idea of a small piece of rubber inside the spring. I replaced the spring with a Squash ball on mine (did this on my old Logi momo red as well). As ever, google is your friend !
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December 29th, 2010 at 1:16 am - #COOLfiat
cool, does this work with the G27 too??
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December 29th, 2010 at 12:52 am - #honchie
Sometimes the simplest solutions result in being the best.
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December 29th, 2010 at 12:16 am - #Anderson
Thanks. That is a different and intersting solution.
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December 28th, 2010 at 11:41 pm - #RacecarBMW
Yea I am interested I hate the brake pedal
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December 28th, 2010 at 11:33 pm - #Jakemania
That video was short and sweet lol
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December 28th, 2010 at 11:28 pm - #Alex N.
I’m gonna try this out.
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good, this will last me a week or too till my carrera comes in.