So guys, I'm new to Sim racing (obv) so this review goes out to the more newer type people......I read every thread in this area dating back over a year to get a good idea of what was out there!
I had my GT5 copy and DFGT wheel and was loving it. As always I wanted more and will get a cockpit and find the best wheel for me.....with this I purchased the Carrera wheel to add the clutch/H shifter....
After driving a ton of hours with the DFGT the Carrera arrived
Here's what I thought of the Carrera wheel....
Cons
1) Not super twitchy (race-y) - after reading most people do not like this feeling, I do...if I hadn't tried the DFGT first I wouldn't even mention this.
2) Purple color of the wheel looks like ass and shifter/pedals are black so it doesn't match
3) the outside top buttons - I hit a lot when racing, I don't think it actually does anything but just annoying that I hit them, takes my mind off racing for a split second
4) Stick shift - if you are driving a 5sp it gets confusing, it's hard to figure out the rolling starts and which gear to be in, down shifting is tough, you need a good stand/position to be effective with it.
5) Navigating the game/menus with the wheel is lacking, it works but the DFGT had this nailed as it was designed for it and not a broad use (of course not as clean looking as the carrera)
Pros
1) Love the wheel size, just feels like a real wheel (DFGT is more toy like)
2) The settings of this wheel are just amazing, you can set anything, not only that it can hold 5 sets of settings so you can have a drift setting, race, etc
3) The brake on this thing is awesome, so much resistance it's easy to apply proper pressure (this alone dropped my times when I got used to it)
4) The cheap rubbery material - I've come to love it
5) Clutch has plenty of life and almost feels real, Gas is floppy but I can manage to hold a constant speed out of WOT
6) Cheap for what you get
7) Firmware upgrades
8) Shifter/clutch when ripping around the track just gives you a great feeling, more into the game, you feel bad a$$ (but much harder then paddles with high end lots of shifting tracks)
9) My times are dropping even over the DFGT wheel.
DFGT
Pros
1) twitchy - (I like this)
2) Button layout is a lot more user friendly for the game interface
3) I have decided I like belt driven over gear driven
4) Simple
Cons
1) No clutch/6spd
2) Weak pedals (which I've come to love feather'n)
3) it's just a simple wheel - for what it is there are not many cons
Summary
The Carrera wheel is awesome - if you want a real car feel, a bigger thicker wheel that is solid in your hands, and need some grit to toss it around - this is for you. If you like the twitchy, more race like feel....it might not be the wheel for you. I have decided I def like belt driven vs gear driven wheels with this short test.
I will be selling my Carrera setup (only used an hr) once I figure out the proper avenue's/rules through the forum (or just toss it up on ebay/craigslist for those in the US)
I guess I'm destined to end up with a G27, I knew I should've bought it when that deal was go'n on!
I took a bunch of pics side by side and such.
I had my GT5 copy and DFGT wheel and was loving it. As always I wanted more and will get a cockpit and find the best wheel for me.....with this I purchased the Carrera wheel to add the clutch/H shifter....
After driving a ton of hours with the DFGT the Carrera arrived
Here's what I thought of the Carrera wheel....
Cons
1) Not super twitchy (race-y) - after reading most people do not like this feeling, I do...if I hadn't tried the DFGT first I wouldn't even mention this.
2) Purple color of the wheel looks like ass and shifter/pedals are black so it doesn't match
3) the outside top buttons - I hit a lot when racing, I don't think it actually does anything but just annoying that I hit them, takes my mind off racing for a split second
4) Stick shift - if you are driving a 5sp it gets confusing, it's hard to figure out the rolling starts and which gear to be in, down shifting is tough, you need a good stand/position to be effective with it.
5) Navigating the game/menus with the wheel is lacking, it works but the DFGT had this nailed as it was designed for it and not a broad use (of course not as clean looking as the carrera)
Pros
1) Love the wheel size, just feels like a real wheel (DFGT is more toy like)
2) The settings of this wheel are just amazing, you can set anything, not only that it can hold 5 sets of settings so you can have a drift setting, race, etc
3) The brake on this thing is awesome, so much resistance it's easy to apply proper pressure (this alone dropped my times when I got used to it)
4) The cheap rubbery material - I've come to love it
5) Clutch has plenty of life and almost feels real, Gas is floppy but I can manage to hold a constant speed out of WOT
6) Cheap for what you get
7) Firmware upgrades
8) Shifter/clutch when ripping around the track just gives you a great feeling, more into the game, you feel bad a$$ (but much harder then paddles with high end lots of shifting tracks)
9) My times are dropping even over the DFGT wheel.
DFGT
Pros
1) twitchy - (I like this)
2) Button layout is a lot more user friendly for the game interface
3) I have decided I like belt driven over gear driven
4) Simple
Cons
1) No clutch/6spd
2) Weak pedals (which I've come to love feather'n)
3) it's just a simple wheel - for what it is there are not many cons
Summary
The Carrera wheel is awesome - if you want a real car feel, a bigger thicker wheel that is solid in your hands, and need some grit to toss it around - this is for you. If you like the twitchy, more race like feel....it might not be the wheel for you. I have decided I def like belt driven vs gear driven wheels with this short test.
I will be selling my Carrera setup (only used an hr) once I figure out the proper avenue's/rules through the forum (or just toss it up on ebay/craigslist for those in the US)
I guess I'm destined to end up with a G27, I knew I should've bought it when that deal was go'n on!
I took a bunch of pics side by side and such.
