Driving sim help?
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not a big fan of the DFGT
You've tried one?
no but comparing it to the Fanatec or even the G27 it doesnt even compete, and they arent that much more!
I never like buying entry level kit as its usually not that good, and if i can get a better one for not that much more, id do that,
hence the questionable thinking on it,
How can you compare it without trying it?
The DFGT wheel is fine. Pedals lack feel but you can always replace them later and keep the wheel. Typically £45-50 secondhand with light use which is very good value. The G27 is better but they make £160+ used.
I wouldn't personally touch a Fanatec wheel. I know too many people who had all sorts of trouble with them. Pedals seem more reliable.
The DFGT wheel is fine. Pedals lack feel but you can always replace them later and keep the wheel. Typically £45-50 secondhand with light use which is very good value. The G27 is better but they make £160+ used.
I wouldn't personally touch a Fanatec wheel. I know too many people who had all sorts of trouble with them. Pedals seem more reliable.
just through reviews it doesnt seem as highly rated, so buy the dfgt and spend the extra on the pedals?
I just am unsure as i could get the DFGT, and find i dont like it and have to mess around selling it to get another wheel, which i would probably do eventually as id want to upgrade to a full cockpit,
I know what you mean. I had a DFGT for around 3 years then upgraded to a G27, I've had that for around 2 years now although I upgraded the pedals recently.
The only thing that I would consider getting now is a clubsport wheel with the formula rim ... and maybe a new shifter.
The only thing that I would consider getting now is a clubsport wheel with the formula rim ... and maybe a new shifter.
you like your g27? Ive heard good things about them, and what sort of shifter you looking at?
My G27 is great, I don't feel the need to upgrade it at all. Since I'd like to have the option of sequential and h pattern I'd probably go with the TH8RS, I do like the look of a Lightning SST though. But tbh there is nothing wrong with my G27 shifter, I just want to have something a bit better since I've started using the h pattern a lot now.
Ive been looking at the TH8RS, for future upgrade of course,
So either a g27 or fanatec would be a good choice?
and invest in some good quality pedals such as?
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The TH8 is excellent, solid as a rock. Makes the G25/27 shifter feel like a toy, but at over £100 you'd expect it to be top draw.
If the DFGT wheel is as good or better than a Logitech Momo then you'll be ok with one. And as said, you can always upgrade the pedals later.
If the DFGT wheel is as good or better than a Logitech Momo then you'll be ok with one. And as said, you can always upgrade the pedals later.
Well i reckon ill have three hundred to spend on all of it, just worked out how many hours ive done, could stretch to 350 maybe
crazy to spend so much money when you could get a dfgt for £50 or less
You do realise Iracing is not free right? all the extra cars and tracks you have to buy individually , theres also a monthly subscription.
proper sim racing is not cheap and a DFGT is more than good enough as someone else said some of the aliens even use them although generally with a set of pedals that have a loadcell break.
I don't understand why you are in such a rush to get top end stuff it wont make you any faster (as long as you don't use the dfgt pedals as obviously a set with a loadcell break is going to make braking a lot more consistent and predictable for you)
You do realise Iracing is not free right? all the extra cars and tracks you have to buy individually , theres also a monthly subscription.
proper sim racing is not cheap and a DFGT is more than good enough as someone else said some of the aliens even use them although generally with a set of pedals that have a loadcell break.
I don't understand why you are in such a rush to get top end stuff it wont make you any faster (as long as you don't use the dfgt pedals as obviously a set with a loadcell break is going to make braking a lot more consistent and predictable for you)
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