PS2 - What Steering Wheel
09 March 2005, 03:38 PM
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PS2 - What Steering Wheel
Following on from the GT4 thread (yes I got my copy last night but unfortunately could only get about an hours play in 
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I'm now thinking about getting a steering wheel controller - are they any good? Can anyone recommend any?
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)I'm now thinking about getting a steering wheel controller - are they any good? Can anyone recommend any?
Cheers
Andy
09 March 2005, 03:44 PM
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Logitech Driving Force Pro, it's all you will ever need, USB so will work on your PC for GTR etc also.
(and I've had a cheapo Mad catz wheel, and Logitech Driving Force before it..... neither any comparison)
(and I've had a cheapo Mad catz wheel, and Logitech Driving Force before it..... neither any comparison)
09 March 2005, 03:55 PM
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Oh, but you won't be able to use it on your lap, you will need a desk or something to clamp it to, as not only is it heavy, but the turning feedback is very strong.
And it's pricey.
And it's pricey.
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where from? Cheapest I had found was 84.99 And at that price it is definately the new model and not the old?
10 March 2005, 04:27 PM
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Does anyone have the model down from the Pro? It looks the same as Pro version but does not have the gear selector.
Need to know if this is any good and does it need to be clamped to a surface or can this be used on your lap.
Need to know if this is any good and does it need to be clamped to a surface or can this be used on your lap.
10 March 2005, 05:00 PM
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The standard driving force, with blue grips? Very good wheel, was the best out there, right up until the Pro came out.
I find they all need to be clamped to something for good results, if you are going to do something properly etc etc......
I find they all need to be clamped to something for good results, if you are going to do something properly etc etc......
10 March 2005, 10:52 PM
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www.disking.com is where I got mine for 75.95.
Ebuyer are cheaper but have none.
If you have never used a wheel then the original DF will be pretty good but I opted for the DF Pro and it's just amazing...the Ring is a total adrenaline rush and you feel more control as you can hold your speed constant with the pedals...
Check this vid of a guy (very good driver) using a DFP 2 on the Nurb
http://www.3rdgenracerx.net/DFP2.wmv
Ebuyer are cheaper but have none.
If you have never used a wheel then the original DF will be pretty good but I opted for the DF Pro and it's just amazing...the Ring is a total adrenaline rush and you feel more control as you can hold your speed constant with the pedals...
Check this vid of a guy (very good driver) using a DFP 2 on the Nurb
http://www.3rdgenracerx.net/DFP2.wmv
14 March 2005, 02:26 PM
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Oh, but you won't be able to use it on your lap, you will need a desk or something to clamp it to, as not only is it heavy, but the turning feedback is very strong.
And it's pricey.
And it's pricey.
14 March 2005, 04:34 PM
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Those lap attachments are truly awful - I once bought a Logitech DF GT3 thing, but ended up returning it cos the force feedback was too much for me, hence why i'm not sure about buying the DF Pro.
Anyway, to use the lap attachment means sitting with your legs held together, which is painful, especially on the old nads
Anyway, to use the lap attachment means sitting with your legs held together, which is painful, especially on the old nads
14 March 2005, 05:19 PM
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I can wholly reccomend this:
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...roductId=15219
£6, plus a bit of varnish \ stain if you require to match your decor, works rather well with the Logitech wheel and an office style chair.
(is not *perfect*, think I need to bolt some weights to the base of the legs as it is quite top heavy with the DFPro)
Ian
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...roductId=15219
£6, plus a bit of varnish \ stain if you require to match your decor, works rather well with the Logitech wheel and an office style chair.
(is not *perfect*, think I need to bolt some weights to the base of the legs as it is quite top heavy with the DFPro)
Ian
14 March 2005, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by stiscooby
Does this DF Pro Wheel work on a PC and can you turn the force feedback off if you want to?
It does work on a PC from what I've read.You can get the drivers from here
Good luck
14 March 2005, 11:44 PM
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Works fine on PC - I am using it for GTR You can get a program to tweak it too...www.gtplanet.net has a DFP thread in the GT4 forums...ALL your Q's will be answered there 
You can also turn the FF down in the game AND on the DFP so surprised it would be too strong so much so that you would take the wheel back!
You can get a program to tweak it too...www.gtplanet.net has a DFP thread in the GT4 forums...ALL your Q's will be answered there You can also turn the FF down in the game AND on the DFP so surprised it would be too strong so much so that you would take the wheel back!
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Originally Posted by ianc
I can wholly reccomend this:
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...roductId=15219
£6, plus a bit of varnish \ stain if you require to match your decor, works rather well with the Logitech wheel and an office style chair.
(is not *perfect*, think I need to bolt some weights to the base of the legs as it is quite top heavy with the DFPro)
Ian
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...roductId=15219
£6, plus a bit of varnish \ stain if you require to match your decor, works rather well with the Logitech wheel and an office style chair.
(is not *perfect*, think I need to bolt some weights to the base of the legs as it is quite top heavy with the DFPro)
Ian
That is EXACTLY the one I have and it does need some weights!! But it's only when u pull towards yourself that it can topple a bit...it's a bit of a problem in rallies tho!! lol
15 March 2005, 09:16 AM
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lol, I was thinking of cutting some notches so the wheel sits a little further back, make it better balanced, but then I'm not sure I would want it further away (and the legs are the same distance as the wheels on my chair!)
I think some weights, or maybe a flat piece of wood bolted to the bottom, may do the trick, would also give something to put the pedals on with a slight angle.
But spending time doing all that is possibly a bit anorak!
I think some weights, or maybe a flat piece of wood bolted to the bottom, may do the trick, would also give something to put the pedals on with a slight angle.
But spending time doing all that is possibly a bit anorak!
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