Steering Wheel Situation

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Ok, so I have been playing GT5 for a few weeks now and have realised I would really like to buy myself a racing wheel to really get the most from the game...
Here's my problem:
My TV comes out of the foot of my bed on hydraulics so I literally HAVE to sit in the middle of my bed, so pedals are out of the question and since I have never used a wheel (except at the arcade :lol:) I have no clue as to whether it can sit on my lap, for example, or does it need to rest on a hard/flat surface? Any tips would be great? or if anyone has a similar situation and worked round it?
If it's feasible and I not asking for too much, what wheel is best for GT5 (I'm not interested in compatibility for other driving games, purely GT5 ;) )
Thanks for reading.
Cheers, Bill

Edit: I guess it's really important to add that my price limit is £80 tops!
 
I have a Logitech Driving Force GT and I think it's brilliant. It cost me just under £75, and in terms of compatibility with GT5, it's the best I know, as it has a dial that let's you adjust settings such as traction control mid race. Don't know what it would be like on your lap though, as it does move quite a bit. I tried it on a tray on my lap once, but ended up attaching it to an old school exam desk instead, which is exactly the right height for me. I think there is a wireless Logitech wheel that doesn't have pedals, which sounds better for you, and I saw a Lamborghini wheel once that had a lap rest built in. One things for certain though; you won't regretit whatever wheel you end up with.
 
It may be worth checking out the HKS Racing Controller.
You can pick it them up for £40-£50, if you search the forum you will find a few threads reviewing it it's pretty good for what it is
 
I have the same wheel as does rkhodson and I do not use the pedals. I built a small stand that fits between my knees. It is about one foot tall with a flat wood surface to fit under the knees and a flat wood surface above the knees to attach the wheel. I attached the two wood flat surfaces to a 4 inch piece of PVC pipe. It works great.

Sorry for the description, hopefully you can figure it out.
 
I looked at the Logitech GT but everything I read said the brake pedal was not good.

So I inherited a friends Thurstmaster F430 Ferrari wheel. Apart from having to work out what buttons do what which takes about 5 minutes I have had no issues. This wheel is very very good. I find the pedals to be very responsive and the wheel itself has great grip

I know you can still buy these wheels, but they are not being made by Thrustmaster anymore. I did see a new one on eBay yesterday for £70.

The wheel is a paddle shift, but I actually like that and it is not 900 degrees but 270 short rack.
 
Most wheels have feed back, so setting on your lap wont be stable as the feedback reacts. Probally best to have the wheel secure and stable.
 
Not going to be enjoyable on your lap.

Secondly, pedals will probably make the driving experience better as opposed to a steering wheel.

And a lot of people who use the DFGT say good things about it.
 
My previous wheel before I got a DFGT was the Logitech wireless which does not use pedals and just sits on your lap. The paddle shifters work great for gas/brake control. I still keep it around for friends to use or when I take my console elsewhere. Far from a DFGT but still far more enjoyable than using a controller.
 
Nah, I'd also recommend the driving force wireless.
As Chinook said, it's not a patch on the DFP, but it's miles more immersive than a stick. And it's cheap, mine was USD 50 so expect to pick one up for about 30 quid.
 
yakuzah
I looked at the Logitech GT but everything I read said the brake pedal was not good.
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DFGT pedals are good for that price range. Like a lot of cheap wheels it helps to add resistance to the brake pedal. Now compared to more expensive wheels they are not that great.
 

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