g25 for sale anywhere

[bailey]

Been searching for this steering wheel everywhere in uk, any sugestions anybody.

 

[lakersfreak]

why the g25? g27 waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better and available!

 

[Gunstar]

Some people, especially Rally fans, prefer the sequential shifter option the G25 offered.

 

[Zoom!Zoom!]

This is a simple mod turning G27 H- shifter into a seq shifter. I have my rubber band around the d-pad housing and one going around the the mounting screw under the shifter (saw this online a year ago) but this video show another way which requires a few more rubber bands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeRCeR_bb7A

 

[rebla47]

Been searching for this steering wheel everywhere in uk, any sugestions anybody.

http://www.bluedisc.com/logitech-g25-racing-wheel.html

 

[Homes]

I just bought a Driving Force GT. I wanted to make the move from controller to wheel, so I thought I would go for a cheaper option before diving all the way in. I have a stable, but temporary setup for it right now. That's not a concern.

I think using a wheel and pedals is awesome. There is no way I could go back to using a controller. No way.

Again - it is a Driving Force GT.

I think that the Force Feedback is pretty awesome.

The Paddle Shifting works just fine and dandy - which is something that I gotta have.
(I am a paddle shifter - let's please take that as a given and avoid trying to convert me to a stick. Thanks).

The pedals are the greatest things in the world, but they are plenty functional. (Gotta remember that before this, I was using a controller).

I don't have a problem with the Sequential Shifting that comes with Paddle Shifting. Therefore, the lack of clutch pedal is fine with me.

The Question:

In the view of those with a lot of experience with different wheels, is my Driving Force GT lame ?

If I only want Paddle Shifting - and not a stick - is my wheel still lame ?

If I tried a higher-end wheel, would get bummed about the wheel I have now ?

And why ? (to all of the above).

 

[Gunstar]

The Question:

In the view of those with a lot of experience with different wheels, is my Driving Force GT lame ?

If I only want Paddle Shifting - and not a stick - is my wheel still lame ?

If I tried a higher-end wheel, would get bummed about the wheel I have now ?

And why ? (to all of the above).

DFGT is a good wheel. It's the basic official GT wheel, so it's totally supported in GT5, and it's Logitech, so it's supported on pretty much everything else too.

If you don't need a clutch and shifter, you don't. You're happy there.

If you tried a G27 ($300) or a GT3RSv2 w/CSP (about $400) for example, you'd probably be more jealous of the better pedals than anything else. The real paddles on the G27 and higher end Fanatec wheels are nice too, if you're a paddle enthusiast.

IMO, the only reason you'd be bummed about having a DFGT is if you really wanted a "better" wheel and are trying to convince yourself you don't want one. Besides that, it's a great deal of performance for the buck. Enjoy it.

 

[zora66]

This is a simple mod turning G27 H- shifter into a seq shifter. I have my rubber band around the d-pad housing and one going around the the mounting screw under the shifter (saw this online a year ago) but this video show another way which requires a few more rubber bands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeRCeR_bb7A

But it doesn't work with PS3 right?

 

[Homes]

DFGT is a good wheel. It's the basic official GT wheel, so it's totally supported in GT5, and it's Logitech, so it's supported on pretty much everything else too.

If you don't need a clutch and shifter, you don't. You're happy there.

If you tried a G27 ($300) or a GT3RSv2 w/CSP (about $400) for example, you'd probably be more jealous of the better pedals than anything else. The real paddles on the G27 and higher end Fanatec wheels are nice too, if you're a paddle enthusiast.

IMO, the only reason you'd be bummed about having a DFGT is if you really wanted a "better" wheel and are trying to convince yourself you don't want one. Besides that, it's a great deal of performance for the buck. Enjoy it.

Gunstar,

+10 Karma.

I could not have asked for a better answer.

Muchos Thankos,

Dan

 

[VINCE__]

I used the DFGT as my first wheel. The only thing I didn't care for about it was the small buttons for paddle shifting. Modded it with large paddles. Also slightly modded excellerator stand. I now have it on Craigs list for $200.

 

[Gunstar]

NP Dan, happy to help.

That stand is awesome Vince. Looks like it's comin' to get'cha!

 

[VINCE__]

Thanks Gunstar.

Dan, I was in the same boat with thoughts about a wheel. I selected the DFGT and fell in love with using a wheel. Then it hit me..BLAMO! I just had to get something better. Did the mods, still needed better. Did major research on different wheels and rigs. Now $1700 later I am content, for now.💡

 

[Homes]

Vince,

Very cool set up. Dig the paddle mod.

How did you affix the screws ?

Are there nuts on the other side of each ?

Did you take the whole thing apart to do it ?

Again - very sharp !

 

[Homes]

Thanks Gunstar.

Dan, I was in the same boat with thoughts about a wheel. I selected the DFGT and fell in love with using a wheel. Then it hit me..BLAMO! I just had to get something better. Did the mods, still needed better. Did major research on different wheels and rigs. Now $1700 later I am content, for now.💡

I hear you.

I plan on going to Pull-A-Part in the next few days to get a seat and rails.

 

[VINCE__]

Dan, I used stainless screws with a large pitched thread. Pre-drilled the holes in the metal and then the plastic buttons (small holes) about 1/16th. Then I used a toothpick to stick through to bottom out and marked the toothpick so I knew how long of a screw to use. Bought them at ACE about a 1/8th shorter than the mark on the pick. Put a drop or 2 of superglue on the threads and drilled them through the existing holes.

Formed the paddles out of 1/8th inch sheetmetal. Cut them to roughly 3x5 then drew out the pattern on one plate. Stuck the 2 plates together with double sided tape and used a bench grinder to shape the pieces to my pattern. After that I cleaned them up with a brush wheel on the grinder (knocks off the rough edges and burrs). Then had to bend the ends (use a table vise) in such a way that they fit the shape of the buttons and make clearance for your hands when the wheel is turning. Sanded both sides down and painted with an aluminum primer. Marked were my holes would be, not going to hit the contact switch behind the button. Made a punch mark and drilled the 1/16th holes. Then marked the spots on the buttons and drilled them.

 

[Zoom!Zoom!]

But it doesn't work with PS3 right?

You have to map 3th and 4th position to shift up/down so any game on PS3 that doesn't allow map the h-shifter won't work like GT5. It would have been nice to be able to map the G27 in GT5. In rally racing I like to map 4th position as E-brakes. So G25 does have the advantage of using seq shifter in GT5.

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DFGT does have it's advantages as well over G27 and Fanatec wheels. For example better button placement especially d-pad and easier to set up and put away. Even though I have both Gt3 and G27 I still use my DFGT when I want to race away from my cockpit. I use a sponge behind the brake pedal to add more resistance. This is very handy in GT5 with abs turn off.

 

[Homes]

Dan, I used stainless screws with a large pitched thread. Pre-drilled the holes in the metal and then the plastic buttons (small holes) about 1/16th. Then I used a toothpick to stick through to bottom out and marked the toothpick so I knew how long of a screw to use. Bought them at ACE about a 1/8th shorter than the mark on the pick. Put a drop or 2 of superglue on the threads and drilled them through the existing holes.

Formed the paddles out of 1/8th inch sheetmetal. Cut them to roughly 3x5 then drew out the pattern on one plate. Stuck the 2 plates together with double sided tape and used a bench grinder to shape the pieces to my pattern. After that I cleaned them up with a brush wheel on the grinder (knocks off the rough edges and burrs). Then had to bend the ends (use a table vise) in such a way that they fit the shape of the buttons and make clearance for your hands when the wheel is turning. Sanded both sides down and painted with an aluminum primer. Marked were my holes would be, not going to hit the contact switch behind the button. Made a punch mark and drilled the 1/16th holes. Then marked the spots on the buttons and drilled them.

Vince,

Holy Cheese Dip !

Seems like you might be a 'If you're gonna do it, then do it right' kinda guy.

Very nice work !

Thanks for the info.

Dan