gtr kills me: need steering wheel

knowledge123 · 8 Feb 2006 at 15:11

got gtr a couple of days ago, brill game

but even with a ps2 joypad it is rock solid even at basic difficulty, so maybe i need a steering wheel so i can be better at it, but which steering wheel should i chose? But it MUST be a lap mounted wheel if at all possible.thanx in advance :cool:

Bean0 · 8 Feb 2006 at 15:55

I use a Logitech Driving Force Pro and can't fault it. Its a PS2 wheel but works fully on PC with the latest wingman drivers.

Theres a lap attachment available for it as well

steve45 · 8 Feb 2006 at 16:24

Driving force pro, without a doubt, brilliant wheel, quality solid feel, good FFB, super customisable, no matter how fussy you are you are likely to find a set up that suits you, very comfortable wheel as well.
before this i had a madkatz MC2 wheel with an Xbox to usb adapter,i was very skeptical about the hype surrounding the DFP i just didnt think it'd be that much difference, BOY was i wrong, like night and day, it totally transformed my sim racing, so much more control.
and as said above you can get the lap attachment if need so.

DarkShadow · 8 Feb 2006 at 20:47

Another driving force pro user, and it's seriously a quality wheel!

Can't recommend it enough, It also great because you can use it with PS2.

skullman · 8 Feb 2006 at 23:36

I'm thinking of purchasing a DFP wheel and I was wondering, is the stick shifter on it any good?

steve45 · 9 Feb 2006 at 00:07

no better or worse than any others i've tryed, it works and it works well, it might feel a bit twitchy at first as it dosnt have as long a throw as other shifters i've played with, but after about 5 minutes of using it it just feels natural, its in a comfortable position as well, i always use the stick shift, paddleshift just feels weird for me.

that said i'm strongly considering buying an H-patern shifter

skullman · 9 Feb 2006 at 00:13

Hmm I'm quite tempted now. I'm currently using a Formula Force GP wheel - not the best wheel in the world, so I'm hoping the DFP will be a significant step-up in terms of quality and performance

Foxor` · 9 Feb 2006 at 00:27

where can you buy a H shifter (i guess its the same as a car??)

steve45 · 9 Feb 2006 at 00:50

yes same idea as a car shifter, kinda adds to the immersion.
there are a few companies making shifters at the moment, but none come cheap.
if you are still intrested ACT labs are rereleasing there shifter shortly, i think they are taking preorders at the moment actually.
http://www.act-labs.com/products/race1.htm
other companies to look at are FREX and TSW(both very expensive)

i'm thinking of buying second hand or trying to build one myself, i'm always up for a challenge, and i've seen a few guides taking you through the steps, hell its gotta turnout a hell of a lot cheaper anyway.