joystick configuration

[gt3dog]

I have found that changing the configuration makes for easier control.  

I set the accelerator to the large R pad.
Up shift / Downshift on the two L shoulder pads.
Brake = X
Change Views = ^
Emergency Brake = O
reverse = small R shoulder button
? = whatevers left on the box

Rationalle=
I can brake and accelerate at the same time easier.  Leads to tighter turns and more controlled pwer slides.   I only change views occasionally, so I put that out of the way.  Who needs reverse?  Emergency brake is a quick slide from the normal brake.  (a quick one tow punch here is useful with FF cars).  

Let me know if this works for you or if you have a beter suggestion.

 

[Summoner]

I like to put the gas and brake on the right analog stick.  It makes it so much easier to control the throttle.

 

[AltF8]

Ditto, I have the gas/brake on the R stick.  I can see benefit with having it your way, though.  I've noticed that I use gas and brake at the same time when I used the steering wheel.