Mods for a DFP?

[SuBMWaru]

Well, I've got the old Logitech Driving Force Pro from Gran Turismo 4. Old, but still an awesome product. I've had it for years but I think it's about time to retire and mod this thing. I've searched around and can't find anything so was wondering if you guys could help. Any mods you have done, know about, or have found would we awesome. Thanks guys!

 

[Robbks]

Basically anything that can be done to the DFGT should be able to be done to teh DFP.

i.e gran-turgismo paddle shifters,
Pedal Spring mods

 

[mcfizzle]

Granturgismo paddle shifters paddles work on the DFP. You could also bunnies cord the brakes or try the sponge trick.
Edit: treed, started typing and stopped halfway during a match of MW3.

 

[sesselpupser]

I've developed one mod (a button box which replicates all of the wheel-mounted buttons) and I'm working on another (a sequential shifter with an analogue reverse gear) but they both require opening the wheel up. After that it's relatively easy if you have a soldering iron, but they are both kind of pointless mods I guess.

 

[SuBMWaru]

Wow! I slept on it and got some great responses! I'm going to look some of these up later today. I'm especially interested in the reverse mod. As stupid as that sounds, those are the things that interest me... Thanks guys and let's see if we can keep them coming!

 

[sesselpupser]

I'm going to look some of these up later today. I'm especially interested in the reverse mod.

I don't think that mod exists yet, at least I've never seen it, so you'll have to wait for me to write it down before you look it up!

 

[SuBMWaru]

I don't think that mod exists yet, at least I've never seen it, so you'll have to wait for me to write it down before you look it up!

Another situation where I'm not exactly paying attention! I thought you had seen/ done it before. Luckily I haven't searched it up yet :/

 

[neksirrah]

PADDLE SHIFTERS UNDER $5.00

I have the DFGT and DFPro; wanted to add paddle shifters to the DFGT but, decided to test it on the Pro as I thought it was broken (The center after calibration was slightly leaning left) So I mocked up some paddles, went to "Micheals" craft store and went to the model plane section and bought some wood that was 1/4 inch thick... piece cost $2.99. Then got #6 or #8 3/4 inch bolts and screws - 4 needed. $1.00 "Home Depot".

1. Took the steering wheel completely apart (Found out I could adjust the alignment of the wheel center position which was a double bonus)
2. Made a piece of wood that was the exact size of the tabs for the buttons.
3. Made the Shifter size that I wanted. Went with top and bottom paddle at first; but thought that I would never use the bottom so went with just the top paddle.
4. Drilled holes from the inner side of the steering wheel to the left and right of the knob that actually pushes the button. (IMPORTANT: Do not drill too close to the knob on the innerside, or too close to the edge on the outer side. You need to avoid your hole being either too close to the knob or too close to the edge. If you don't you will ruin the application and make the tabs useless.)
5. Marked those holes to the wood that is the size of the tabs, through the holes I just created.
6. Drilled those holes out of the wood. (Make sure you bolts will go through both holes)
7. Position the Paddles on the wood to your desired position. (Make marks thought the wood to the paddles and drill holes there. (Again make sure your bolts will go through all holes.)
8. Insert the bolt through the inner part of the steering wheel an add the nut on the outside of the paddle. (You should have JUST enought room to add the bolt to the end.)
9. Screw in as tight as you feel comfortable without stripping the nut or bult.
10. I painted my paddles and colored the blocks with black permanent marker.

If I had to do again I would buy silver marker and do the same with the paddles... The waiting for the paint to dry was killing me.

If anyone is interested I'll take it apart again and show more detailed pictures... This will work with my DFGT also but I decided to use the DFP for the time being, it's pretty good wheel.

Tested it and it works very easY and activates the shifter when hit at any point on the paddle.

 

[SuBMWaru]

PADDLE SHIFTERS UNDER $5.00

I have the DFGT and DFPro; wanted to add paddle shifters to the DFGT but, decided to test it on the Pro as I thought it was broken (The center after calibration was slightly leaning left) So I mocked up some paddles, went to "Micheals" craft store and went to the model plane section and bought some wood that was 1/4 inch thick... piece cost $2.99. Then got #6 or #8 3/4 inch bolts and screws - 4 needed. $1.00 "Home Depot".

1. Took the steering wheel completely apart (Found out I could adjust the alignment of the wheel center position which was a double bonus)
2. Made a piece of wood that was the exact size of the tabs for the buttons.
3. Made the Shifter size that I wanted. Went with top and bottom paddle at first; but thought that I would never use the bottom so went with just the top paddle.
4. Drilled holes from the inner side of the steering wheel to the left and right of the knob that actually pushes the button. (IMPORTANT: Do not drill too close to the knob on the innerside, or too close to the edge on the outer side. You need to avoid your hole being either too close to the knob or too close to the edge. If you don't you will ruin the application and make the tabs useless.)
5. Marked those holes to the wood that is the size of the tabs, through the holes I just created.
6. Drilled those holes out of the wood. (Make sure you bolts will go through both holes)
7. Position the Paddles on the wood to your desired position. (Make marks thought the wood to the paddles and drill holes there. (Again make sure your bolts will go through all holes.)
8. Insert the bolt through the inner part of the steering wheel an add the nut on the outside of the paddle. (You should have JUST enought room to add the bolt to the end.)
9. Screw in as tight as you feel comfortable without stripping the nut or bult.
10. I painted my paddles and colored the blocks with black permanent marker.

If I had to do again I would buy silver marker and do the same with the paddles... The waiting for the paint to dry was killing me.

If anyone is interested I'll take it apart again and show more detailed pictures... This will work with my DFGT also but I decided to use the DFP for the time being, it's pretty good wheel.

Tested it and it works very easY and activates the shifter when hit at any point on the paddle.

People like you are awesome. Im gonna give a bash at something similar to what you've done. Thanks for the lengthy and in depth reply!!