DFGT : cheap shift pedals

[YukinoSuzuka]

Together with the assembling of my Simcase, I made a simple mod for the DFGT.

Because I always raced with automatic-gear boxes, I thought it would be the right time to pick-up manual shifting. From the DIY-shop I bought 2 putty-knifes and breaking the grips from the metal plates I wanted to use.

X 2 !

Here the grip was already wrecked and I also fold up the metal, as far you can go. Then the metal will break again and now I had 2 paddles for the shifters.

Also from the DIY-shop, I bought 4 T-shape brackets and rounded the edges for a nice grip while shifting. And it looks better too.

x 2

With double sided tape I put 2 brackets at each paddle :

With black technical tape (very stretchy and strong) I tightened the brackets to the paddles and the double sided tape, that wouldn't fall apart that easily

And with the strong double sides tape behind the wheel, it will look like this

Not tested yet, So not sure if it will work... 💡

 

[YukinoSuzuka]

Shift Pedals = Shift paddles


<< Stupid Dutch person

 

[Mars Attacks]

Not bad 👍

 

[YukinoSuzuka]

Not bad 👍

Thanks !

I tested yesterday Round 3 in GT Acadamy and got 3 Gold times

The paddles where a bit to tight (and also wobbly while shifting) to the steering wheel, where it was impossible to steer 180 degrees without hitting the paddles.
So I bend them a little bit to the rear. I used 2 new sets of double sided tape for the best mounting and because they are bend now, they have more strenght and they are a bit stiffer too.

And easy now to shifting gears Fun for around 10 bucks