Is the Driving Force GT still relevant?

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First off, the official Logitech Hong Kong pricing for the DFGT is listed at HK$1,199 or around 150 USD. I'm sure I can knock it down to around 120 if I shop around. but for convenience' sake: lets just assume the full price of 150.

What will it be used for?
Connected to my computer for use with iRacing and Assetto Corsa.

Why the DFGT and not X wheel?
  • Because I'm cheap
  • Because I want to pair it with a 3rd party 2-pedal set
  • Didn't dig my time with the G25, G27 is largely the same thing
  • Thrustmaster includes a pedal, and their pedals are actually decent so it will be wasteful replacing them
  • Fanatec is nonexistent in Hong Kong

What will it be used with?
I feel that the pedals are the most important part of a setup. I recognize that the DFGT pedals are its achilles heel, so that's why I'm planning to replace them with a kick-ass 2 pedal set.

What I like about the wheel rim
  • 11 inch diameter. (like a cross between the Sparco P 270 and P 285)
  • Rubber grip. (should be extremely comfortable)
  • Lots of buttons, all programable. (no need to waste time wiring)

What I don't like
  • The little paddle shift buttons. (Negated by the 3rd party accessories)

What I'm unsure of
How will the internals, FFB, etc. compare with say a G25 or G27? Will it affect laptimes?

So do you guys think its worth it? Considering its 150 USD price and shortcomings?
 
You made a lot of thoughts already, very nice!

There is nothing I could add to your overview. I just want to tell you the following:

Some of the world's best iRacers are using the DFGT (wheel, not the pedals)!

This might give you an idea of how the wheel performs.
 
FFb shouldn't affect lap times with it on or off , race line brakes and throttle affect lap times
 
The DFGT's mechanism is similar to the G27 in that it uses helical gears, the main internal difference is that the G27 has two feedback motors. Some people prefer the DFGT, it's a great wheel if you don't want a shifter and if you upgrade the pedals (which you are). It's a solid choice!
 
I might be looking to get a DFGT as well, my G27's have both had pedal potentiometer and rusting issues. Hopefully a brake mod will work nicely.
 
neema_t
The DFGT's mechanism is similar to the G27 in that it uses helical gears, the main internal difference is that the G27 has two feedback motors. Some people prefer the DFGT, it's a great wheel if you don't want a shifter and if you upgrade the pedals (which you are). It's a solid choice!
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The DFGT has straight cut gears like the G25, thats why its much louder than the G27 which does have helical gears as you said...
 
I agree with almost everything that has been said about the DFGT with one exception - the paddle shifters are very small, like rocker switchs, however I found them excellent - never missing a shift becasue they were always in reach. I have heard a lot of criticism of them and I may be in a minority, but I really liked them -maybe this is because I have large hands - I don't know, but I would suggest that you see how you get on with them because you may find them excellent as they are.
 
Sick Cylinder
I agree with almost everything that has been said about the DFGT with one exception - the paddle shifters are very small, like rocker switchs, however I found them excellent - never missing a shift becasue they were always in reach. I have heard a lot of criticism of them and I may be in a minority, but I really liked them -maybe this is because I have large hands - I don't know, but I would suggest that you see how you get on with them because you may find them excellent as they are.
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I agree. the shift buttons aren't an issue. It is more about preference. The paddles make it easier to shift when the wheel angle is greater but you almost never shift when the wheel is cranked.
 

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