oke i got the g27

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hello guys ,

ive been playing gt5 now for i think 2 years with a DS3 , and now after months of thinking i orderded a logitech g27.

i got a few questions:

is there anything i should think about , and with what settings should i start with
like force feedback and that kind of things.

and should i start now with slower cars or not?

thank you
 
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Set the FFB to 10 for maximum realism, it's quite light compared to most cars in real life. However, for karts & certain other cars like the FGT, you might want to reduce it.

If the wheel is working well, & you don't mind voiding your 2 year warranty, think about modding the brake & clutch pedals with the Nixim products.
 
Oke thanks for the tips,

And yes i saw those mods on the internet , but is it really worth it, are the stock springs that soft?

And i dont have a playseat so the pedals are just on the carpet , would they not slide ?
 
johanhummer9
Oke thanks for the tips,

And yes i saw those mods on the internet , but is it really worth it, are the stock springs that soft?

And i dont have a playseat so the pedals are just on the carpet , would they not slide ?
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The springs are plenty stiff, but those mods do other things as well. I don't think they're relevant right away, but it's nice to have to option to expand the experience later on.

A carpet is fine for the pedals, since they have a carpet holder on the bottom. If you press a button at the bottom of the pedals, some spikes come down and make the pedals grip well on a carpet.

Have you ever played GT5 with a 900 degree wheel? It takes quite a bit of learning, so I suggest you start with really slow cars and simple tracks to get the initial feel. After you start learning a bit, it'll enhance the game immensely, but don't expect to be very fast for the first month or so.
 
oke thanks , and no i never played gt5 with a wheel , so it will be a huge differnece for me ,
but from what i heard it is worth it.
 
johanhummer9
oke thanks , and no i never played gt5 with a wheel , so it will be a huge differnece for me ,
but from what i heard it is worth it.
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It is certainly worth it.

It'll be a whole new game for you.

Enjoy your G27, I know i've enjoyed mine for almost 2 years now. :dopey:
 
johanhummer9
yeah i cant wait till tomorrow:P
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Just a suggestion for about 150 -160 bucks depending on where you live, you can get a Wheel Stand Pro. Its a fully adjustable stand that you can put your wheel and pedals on, it can be a bit pricey but its totally worth it, I have one myself.

If you dont want to do that, there are tons of plans and tutorials on Youtube and on the internet.

I just got a G27 a couple of days ago, LOVE IT!

have fun with yours :)
 
You may not like how things respond at first. It isn't an instant upgrade to your game. It takes time to readjust to the improvements it makes in the game. There is a learning curve that you just need to be patient in gaining comfort with the differences. It took me 2 to 3 weeks and there are still some things that aren't quite comfortable yet. Be patient and you might need to change some of your tuning settings.
 
johanhummer9
Oke thanks for the tips,

And yes i saw those mods on the internet , but is it really worth it, are the stock springs that soft?

And i dont have a playseat so the pedals are just on the carpet , would they not slide ?
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The stock springs are ok, but if you want more realism (especially a progressive brake pedal), the Nixim mod is great. You will need the G27 bolted down if you use the mods, so maybe they're not for you just yet. I recommend a stock Premium Roadster/MX5 2007 on Comfort Softs at Tsukuba to get to grips with the wheel initially.

Enjoy your new wheel.


:D
 
oke so i got the wheel for a few hours , and feel the brake pedal very good.
its hard to race , but its so awesome.

i only have 1 question; are there any good tips to control the oversteer , because everytime i get oversteer i always spin out , and the wheel goes crazy?
 
johanhummer9
oke so i got the wheel for a few hours , and feel the brake pedal very good.
its hard to race , but its so awesome.

i only have 1 question; are there any good tips to control the oversteer , because everytime i get oversteer i always spin out , and the wheel goes crazy?
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That is the hardest part of the wheel.

Eventually you'll get better at catching a spin out but it is difficult and everyone struggles. You basically get one chance to catch it or its over.

Here's the trick: try not getting into those situations in the first place! Keep it smoother and slower.

Just enjoy the game. Speed and consistency will come.

Set your feedback in the middle and leave it on sim with no power steering.

Drive and smile!
 
VBR
Set the FFB to 10 for maximum realism, it's quite light compared to most cars in real life. However, for karts & certain other cars like the FGT, you might want to reduce it.
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Maybe its different because i have a g25 but ffb 10 is way too much for me and i have driven several cars irl including ones with no power steering assist. (Dunno if thats the right word in english)
And for oversteer:
Be fast with counter steer and also be fast with turning the wheel back before the car is going in the right position or you will flip to the other side. You can also control a lot with gas pedal. Have fun practicing!
 
johanhummer9
Oke thanks for the tips,

And yes i saw those mods on the internet , but is it really worth it, are the stock springs that soft?

And i dont have a playseat so the pedals are just on the carpet , would they not slide ?
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NjLowrider
That is the hardest part of the wheel.

Eventually you'll get better at catching a spin out but it is difficult and everyone struggles. You basically get one chance to catch it or its over.

Here's the trick: try not getting into those situations in the first place! Keep it smoother and slower.

Just enjoy the game. Speed and consistency will come.

Set your feedback in the middle and leave it on sim with no power steering.

Drive and smile!
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Elconio
Maybe its different because i have a g25 but ffb 10 is way too much for me and i have driven several cars irl including ones with no power steering assist. (Dunno if thats the right word in english)
And for oversteer:
Be fast with counter steer and also be fast with turning the wheel back before the car is going in the right position or you will flip to the other side. You can also control a lot with gas pedal. Have fun practicing!
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Sounds funny but I think these are the right answers to your questions. If you are losing the back end of your car you are likely coming in too hot into the corner, or you may have issues with your tune. I suggest you driving cars that are know for stability first and/or looking for good quality tunes. You have to remove the variable that it might be the tune, so you can focus on your driving. One you are sure it isn't the car, focus on slowing down, and smooth inputs. Your goal is to find the limits of the car and not exceed them. Tire noise is a big help with that. When you are exceeding the grip of the tires, they make a lot of noise. Try to limit tires noise while driving.

And I would not start with FFB on 10 either, maybe 3 or 4. FFB 10 makes the wheel much heavier and harder to respond to over and understeer. Take it easy at first until you really get a feel for it.

The mods are worth it, but not at this point for you yet. When you can consistently reach the limits of your car you are ready to mod. I'd also suggest building or buying a seat for your wheel. You'll never be as good working on the edge of a table as you will in a purpose built rig. There are many do it yourself arrangements. If you have access to a table saw you can easily build something out of plywood for < $100. Stick a handle on the front, some wheels on the back and it's easily portable. Go to a wrecker and pull a captains chair out of a mini-van and you'll have a comfortable chair that's adjustable, for next to nothing.
 
I drove 2 race cars in real life, both had no power steering, & the wheel was very heavy indeed! My arms were aching for days afterwards, it was many times stronger than GT5 with FFB set to 10. Also, in GT5, the lower the FFB setting the less feedback you'll get from the car, & the less you'll feel the oversteer. I guess it's just a matter of personal prefference, whatever works for you.


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VBR
I drove 2 race cars in real life, both had no power steering, & the wheel was very heavy indeed! My arms were aching for days afterwards, it was many times stronger than GT5 with FFB set to 10. Also, in GT5, the lower the FFB setting the less feedback you'll get from the car, & the less you'll feel the oversteer. I guess it's just a matter of personal prefference, whatever works for you.


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To my experiance the light weight MR cars and RR cars was undrivable with FFB at 1, with more FFB they are pretty fun with the wheel
 
NjLowrider
That is the hardest part of the wheel.

Eventually you'll get better at catching a spin out but it is difficult and everyone struggles. You basically get one chance to catch it or its over.

Here's the trick: try not getting into those situations in the first place! Keep it smoother and slower.

Just enjoy the game. Speed and consistency will come.

Set your feedback in the middle and leave it on sim with no power steering.

Drive and smile!
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Once again, those settings (amatuer, simulation, professional) do not work with the G27. Those settings only work with the wheels that are highlighted when that option is selected. The only options you have with the G27 are power assist and feedback, thats it.

Also, as far as FFB is concerned, its purily a preference setting. There is no right or wrong answer. Its all up to the driver and what works/feels the best for him. Everyone is different.
 

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