logitech wheel life

[wishywish]

anyone

 

[mikekhel30]

It really depends on the owner. Many people say they are like brand new after 3+ years if taken care properly. Some people say they started having problems after 3 years, but they are the one who really abuse it.

So far, I haven't encountered any problems. Well, it is only going to be a year in a month and I only use it casually. But when I do use it, I use it for many hours. I've been doing endurance races lately and no complains yet.

 

[toymdngn]

My first DFGT lasted ~6 months before the steering stopped working. I was doing a LOT of drifting with it at the time, and I believe that the straight cut gears and the one single motor is what did it in. Just too much heat and roughness from the friction of the gears.

 

[wishywish]

My first DFGT lasted ~6 months before the steering stopped working. I was doing a LOT of drifting with it at the time, and I believe that the straight cut gears and the one single motor is what did it in. Just too much heat and roughness from the friction of the gears.

fast

 

[Timppaq]

3 years now with the G25 and all is good. I use FFB=1 though and don't abuse otherwise either.

 

[mykem]

3 years now with the G25 and all is good. I use FFB=1 though and don't abuse otherwise either.

Same here- bought my G25 in April 2008- the day GT5P was released in North America. Although I sometime use it with few PC sims (ones that manageable frame-rate wise with my intel macbook pro and iMac) but mostly with GT5P and now GT5. FFB for the two GT games have stayed at "10" since late 2008.

Oh yeah- the G25 still works like a charm. After about an hour or so, the FFB does deteriorate which is the case even with newer G25- it starts to feel dry with less damping. Spring in the pedals is starting to go but still register fully (when seen in GT5 HUD). The stick shifter ghost-shift every so often but these are excusable considering an almost daily usage.

 

[wishywish]

Same here- bought my G25 in April 2008- the day GT5P was released in North America. Although I sometime use it with few PC sims (ones that manageable frame-rate wise with my intel macbook pro and iMac) but mostly with GT5P and now GT5. FFB for the two GT games have stayed at "10" since late 2008.

Oh yeah- the G25 still works like a charm. After about an hour or so, the FFB does deteriorate which is the case even with newer G25- it starts to feel dry with less damping. Spring in the pedals is starting to go but still register fully (when seen in GT5 HUD). The stick shifter ghost-shift every so often but these are excusable considering an almost daily usage.

Does g25 fbb deteriorate over the years ? Fbb at max 10 still feel rather insufficient of power on worn out g25.

 

[mykem]

Does g25 fbb deteriorate over the years ? Fbb at max 10 still feel rather insufficient of power on worn out g25.

It's gear driven- and the gear as far as I know and seen is made out of plastic (http://jlvrh.de/G27_UK.htm). After a while both gears (on the steering shaft and on the housing) will wear out. The G25 unlike the G27 doesn't have helical gear but straight cut and that could make it even less durable.

It's not so much the power in the FFB but also the power you exert that also affect its durability. I tend to drive more smoothly than most people I know- hence the reason why my G25 is still going.

 

[blue cat]

Mine lasted roughly 2 years with lots of drifting. Still works but the FFB is very weak

 

[n10secapricorn]

I bought my G25 second hand off of ebay, and been using it with my pc race sims and GT5. I've had it for about 4 years before it bit the dust a few weeks ago. I've had a few ghost shifts, but the wheel did it's thing until the very end. I currently don't have the scratch to get a Fanatec or T500RS, so I bought a brand new G27. With the dual motors and helical gears, it's already far better than my G25 was. I also like being able to adjust my pedal spacing, and the H-shifter is much better than my old one as well. I like my feedback strong, so who knows how long it will last, but hopefully it will hang in there until I move into my new apartment, and then I can start setting up my cockpit. I'm thinking about the thrustmaster wheel and shifter and Fanatec's clubsport pedals.

 

[mykem]

.... I'm thinking about the thrustmaster wheel and shifter and Fanatec's clubsport pedals.

The T500RS fits the bill when it comes to strong FFB (just make sure when playing GT5 to assign as controller # 1). I've tried it once and contemplating a purchase but it's going to be awhile before I can afford anything that extravagant. Even looking at the power supply/motor that comes with a G25/G27 and compare that to the ones on the T500RS is enough to tell you that the T500RS is at least twice as strong.

And being twice and powerful gives you a lot of headroom and you might even keep the FFB level slightly lower which entails would reduce the dreaded clipping/compression or distortion that occurs when you overdrive the motor.

 

[n10secapricorn]

The T500RS fits the bill when it comes to strong FFB (just make sure when playing GT5 to assign as controller # 1). I've tried it once and contemplating a purchase but it's going to be awhile before I can afford anything that extravagant. Even looking at the power supply/motor that comes with a G25/G27 and compare that to the ones on the T500RS is enough to tell you that the T500RS is at least twice as strong.

And being twice and powerful gives you a lot of headroom and you might even keep the FFB level slightly lower which entails would reduce the dreaded clipping/compression or distortion that occurs when you overdrive the motor.

Thanks for the info about the T500RS. If it has that much headroom for the force feedback effects, then it will be a winner in my books. I could only imagine the strength of the wheel after viewing some video clips of it in action from insidesimracing and youtube.

 

[skazz]

There was a period that people were getting broken paddles on an early batch of G25s, but since that I think things have been pretty good.

My G25 is almost 5 years old now (March 2007 purchase), the leather is slightly worn around the hand holds, but other than that it's tight, no deadzone or subdued FFB. The pedals also still have smooth travel, no deadzone, no spiking. I've done many thousands of laps with it in PC race sims and abused it while completing DiRT 2 and DiRT 3.

My 3 month old Fanatec GT2 wheel has considerably wider tolerances: the wheel rim has a little bit of play, it creaks a little. I really don't think it will look as good in 4 years time as my G25 does now.

 

[left888]

One of my first good wheels was a G27 and it failed within a week, something in the gears I think. I returned it to the POP hoping I could exchange it for another. Unfortunately it was the last one the store had. They informed me they were very hard to get in stock. It would be cool if Logitech came out with a belt drive and added to the competition.

 

[Bigtheo]

my pedals have broken for every logitech wheel i've ever owned (2 dfps and a dfgt) but they're not unuseable. The gas sticks a little bit but only when the wheel is turned. Its not very noticable unless its in the esses at suzuka. It comes up a little bit elsewhere, but its really annoying when i lift off the gas but the throttle will jump without me hitting the pedal.
I've tried opening up one set today and ended up not having the brake pedal working when I put it back together on top of the problem not being fixed.

 

[Tom]

My G27 expired after just 3 weeks. 👎 However as I bought it in the USA the warranty was void.

 

[SkateNj]

My g27 is still running good for 6 months but the left clamp cracked (somehow i over tightened) and now it doesnt stick with hard mounting. Its a good with but it has some flaws like every other wheel but overall its great

 

[tikm]

ive had a g25 for 2 years now and the wheel and pedals work fine but the shifter only works in sequential mode

 

[VEHoldenSS]

My DF Ex (I know, a cheapie) only lasted about 18 months before it's not sensing the wheel position correctly anymore. i.e Mostly when turning the wheel left and centering, on screen it appears to move erratically. It still works but control is not as precise as it should be.

 

[LogiForce]

My DF Ex (I know, a cheapie) only lasted about 18 months before it's not sensing the wheel position correctly anymore. i.e Mostly when turning the wheel left and centering, on screen it appears to move erratically. It still works but control is not as precise as it should be.

Loose screws of the sensor in the motor maybe? Might want to check that out. Sounds fixable still.

 

[Zoom!Zoom!]

My 3 month old Fanatec GT2 wheel has considerably wider tolerances: the wheel rim has a little bit of play, it creaks a little. I really don't think it will look as good in 4 years time as my G25 does now.

Same here plus the fan makes an awful noise when the wheel is first powered on. Also my Gt2 ffb "sawing" noise (belt?) has gotten louder.
I bought the G27 as soon it came out over 2 years ago and still going strong.

 

[mcfizzle]

I had a Driving Force Pro for over 3 years and didn't have one issue. Was a very good first wheel.

 

[VEHoldenSS]

Loose screws of the sensor in the motor maybe? Might want to check that out. Sounds fixable still.

I'm hoping so, but I can't figure out how to get the thing open. If I can I will look for sure.

 

[BlacqueJacques]

My G25 is still going after 2 years; no issues though now wheel feels a little loose; from my over driving sometimes I think

 

[LogiForce]

I'm hoping so, but I can't figure out how to get the thing open. If I can I will look for sure.

Most often it's removing the wheel, removing the clamps and then undoing the screws from the bottom. I only have a G25 which I never opened up, so in all honesty I don't know the correct procedure. Someone here is bound to know though.

 

[iridegravity]

Have had my DFPro since GT3 or 4. At least 5 years. It has spent some of that time stored, but it still runs strong. It recently started double shifting on upshifts sometimes due to a sticky/worn paddle shifter, but oh well. Still have the sequential if I want it. Love this product. I have probably logged 50,000 virtual miles on GT5 alone. I should check.

 

[VEHoldenSS]

Most often it's removing the wheel, removing the clamps and then undoing the screws from the bottom. I only have a G25 which I never opened up, so in all honesty I don't know the correct procedure. Someone here is bound to know though.

I've found 4 screws underneath on closer inspection, I've got 2 out, but the other 2 are so deep that I can't find a driver small enough, but also with enough clearance from the handle to fit in the gap. I hate deep screws.