How are you guys getting along that use both the DFGT and the DS3? I've been bouncing back and forth between the two today.., and I have to say that I find a limiation with the DFGT in how with even the slightest left to right movement results in that dreaded "notching" that can be felt in the wheel. It really gets in the way of trying to hug the line smoothly in a turn.
Who's using both the DS3 and DFGT.?.?
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you may have your force feedback too high or low,
try 3
try 3
CodeRedR51
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^^^ Now is the best time to practice with that wheel. Because, even if you make it to the finals using a DS3 you will be forced to use a wheel after that. Best get the hang of using it now.
Good point I was originally thinking this, but once I golded the Rounds Istarted to think I didnt need it. I've only started to think about it since I noticed the top ranking guys all on a wheel.
Anybody in the UK can recommend a good driving stand?
J/k...I'm sure these guys have pro stands with their pro wheels. Money money money...CodeRedR51
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I think a wheel is the way to go. Just set it how you want it and your good to go.
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Pretty much.
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I have a DFGT and a DS3 and Im using both.
I have more control with the DS3. When i use the wheel I often cant catch the cars when they begin to drift.
I have more control with the DS3. When i use the wheel I often cant catch the cars when they begin to drift.
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You can also try turning on power steering which also helps if you think the force feedback is too strong while driving. But by turning it on, you have no feel for the car at all in my opinion.
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Got a DFGT 1 month ago, never used DS3 again. You're right, in very small turns or to drive for short distance (like the very first gt academy races) a DS3 can seem more precise, but in every other case a wheel will be far more precise and you'll drive much more cleanly and with more control. You just have to become used to it, I say 4-5 hours (you'll hate the wheel at first, you'll love it later).
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I always felt like a wheel is much more precise because you can literally control the wheel with your hand. But on a DS3 you can only be precise with your thumb.
Personally I trust two hands over 1 thumb.
Personally I trust two hands over 1 thumb.
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It might just be me, but I loved my wheel as soon as I got home and tested it out. Although I didn't have the fancy cockpit that I have now to mount it on. Loved it even more when I finished building my cockpit. Check it out in my signature if you want to see it. Also, a wheel is more precise everywhere because it's easier to add gradual steering input using both hands instead of using just one thumb.
And on top of that, the steering angle is directly affected by how much you turn your steering wheel. If you use a controller, then the game delays the steering slightly to make it easier for you to make some smooth steering inputs. Also, you have force feedback which you probably won't see in a PS3 controller for quite some time 👍 .
I'll humor you on this one JknRich. When I use a DS3 (mainly because setting the wheel up is a major event here and I'm on a second floor apartment) I turn all assists off just as if I was using a wheel. No traction control, ABS at 1, everything else off. HOWEVER, I have recently moved my controller sensitivity to -2. I find that there is not as much oversteer or steering in general which took time off my previous DS3 times. It will take a few to get used to but lowering the sensitivity appears to be the way to go with a controller.
I use L2 brake, R2 gas, and MANUAL SHIFTING (this is a MUST for fast times). I have my shifting set to 'X' and 'O'.
This weekend and the rest of the competition should be all wheel for me now. I don't think controller times are going to make it this year with all the competition and I'm just flat out faster with a wheel.
I seem to be a 'thread killer', but on another subject.... I noticed someone set a time with a 200 degree wheel??? What is this about? I'm guessing an OLD SCHOOL wheel but could that actually be an advantage with less steering input?
I use L2 brake, R2 gas, and MANUAL SHIFTING (this is a MUST for fast times). I have my shifting set to 'X' and 'O'.
This weekend and the rest of the competition should be all wheel for me now. I don't think controller times are going to make it this year with all the competition and I'm just flat out faster with a wheel.
I seem to be a 'thread killer', but on another subject.... I noticed someone set a time with a 200 degree wheel??? What is this about? I'm guessing an OLD SCHOOL wheel but could that actually be an advantage with less steering input?
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Well tbh i have not means or the funds for a wheel. Also i have only really just taking GT5 Seriously.
I downloaded the replay of the person who was second last night on the first test. This is because i have just got thr academy.
I been following his replay, i just cant stay smooth to the edge of the corner. This is why i asked about DS3 setups. I seem to be jumping of the corner to quick and cant keep it
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L2 - Shift down
R2 - Shift up
R1 - Handbrake
L3 - Steering
R3 - Gas/Throttle
DS3 for drifting
Anything else DFGT + wheelstand pro
R2 - Shift up
R1 - Handbrake
L3 - Steering
R3 - Gas/Throttle
DS3 for drifting
Anything else DFGT + wheelstand pro
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Don't worry, you're not a thread killer at all. Or at least we hope you're not. And 200 degree steering wheels technically isn't cheating because even on a 900 degree wheel you only use about 200 degrees to each side anyway. And also, when you use a 900 degree wheel, the direction of the front wheels is directly affected by the amount the steering wheel is turned. If you use a 200 degree steering wheel, then the steering is delayed very slightly, and if you use a controller, then the steering is delayed by a considerable amount. So technically speaking, using a 200 degree steering wheel isn't cheating.
For me, I use a DFGT everywhere, including drifting 👍 . And to those that use a DS3, I find that the best controller map setup is something like this:
R2 - Accelerate
L2 - Brake
R stick up - Shift Down
R stick down - Shift Up
Everything else is default.
I hardly ever use my DS3 for driving now, since I use it as a handbrake for rallies and drifting, but this is the setup that I used when I still was using a controller. I find that this is the most comfortable set up for me, because the right stick simulates my DFGT's sequential gearbox. Using the R2 and L2 buttons instead of the right stick also gives for more precise inputs too, resulting in faster times. Oh, and I highly suggest that you turn down the steering sensitivity for even smoother driving.
