steering wheel novice

brandy12345

brandy12345

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hi guys i have been a avid gamer for many of years, my go to games are sports games and a good single player action,adventure game, since day one i have always used a controller when playing racing games (f1 and forza motorsport), but since i got my son a logitech g29 steering wheel and pedals i have a itch to maybe get one too,
so my question is how hard/easy is it to go from a controller for 20 years and trying a steering wheel and pedals ? i dont own a actual car so not a real driver (have a push bike lol),
will be using a logitech g29 and my son suggested using iracing and go onto test track, so you can pratice without any pressures,
sorry forgot to mention im on pc.
 
It's as easy as riding a bike lol
No it really is very easy, all games have all manor of assists you can turn on as well to walk your way up to where you want to get to.
For not much more money you can get a low end direct drive wheel base like the Moza R3 which is still going to be a much better experience than a G29
 
Just do it. Takes driving games into a different category of experience.

I bought a second hand Logitech wheel and pedals for £30 and it blew me away. So pretty soon after I spent a couple of hundred quid on a new wheel and pedals set and a stand to hold them in position. This for me elevates the experience even further.
 
Probably doesn’t help if you’ve never driven a car in real life, is their any guys that don’t drive and have a steering wheel and pedals ?

To start with should I turn all assists off in game
 
It doesn't matter if you've never driven for real. Using wheel/pedals is the most natural way to control a car - especially in sims that aren't Forza or F1 which favour controllers :)

Don't start with iRacing. Grab Assetto Corsa (ultimate edition) or Automobilista 2 and find stuff you like. Both of these can be found cheap on key sites.

As for assists, don't turn them off. Use 'authentic' settings that give you the assists that a given car is supposed to have, or not have.
If you mean assists like ideal line, or automatic shifting or braking etc, then yes, turn those off.
 
brandy12345 said:
hi guys i have been a avid gamer for many of years, my go to games are sports games and a good single player action,adventure game, since day one i have always used a controller when playing racing games (f1 and forza motorsport), but since i got my son a logitech g29 steering wheel and pedals i have a itch to maybe get one too,
so my question is how hard/easy is it to go from a controller for 20 years and trying a steering wheel and pedals ? i dont own a actual car so not a real driver (have a push bike lol),
will be using a logitech g29 and my son suggested using iracing and go onto test track, so you can pratice without any pressures,
sorry forgot to mention im on pc.
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A couple of hours at most. Wheels are much better. I have G25.

Much easier to control pure hypercars, no ABS, no traction control, etc with wheel as you have more finer control on the steering, brakes and throttle.
 
Oh I thought iracing was the way to go to get me started with steering wheel, as theirs a test track so no pressure or worrying about times etc, I have Assetto Corsa (comp) whatever the name is, would that be any better ?
 
brandy12345 said:
Oh I thought iracing was the way to go to get me started with steering wheel, as theirs a test track so no pressure or worrying about times etc, I have Assetto Corsa (comp) whatever the name is, would that be any better ?
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In all games you can setup a practice session.. iRacing requres a subscription to play, whereas if you already have Asseto Corsa, then start with that.. as it costs nothing...
 
brandy12345 said:
Oh I thought iracing was the way to go to get me started with steering wheel, as theirs a test track so no pressure or worrying about times etc, I have Assetto Corsa (comp) whatever the name is, would that be any better ?
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All racing games let you play by yourself :)

Assetto Corsa Comp is a mainly GT3 thing. Definitely have a fiddle.
The original AC has a lot more variety.
 
Uncle Petey said:
What's a pure hypercar?
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Very fast cat that has no driver assistance. No TC, no ABS.

The difference between driving a nissan micra, and a LM car, you can make mistakes on the micra, on the LM car you need every bit of fine control on brake steering and throttle. The difference between making a corner or that perfect braking point is easier on the wheel. To control the same LM car with a gamepad is much much harder.
 
Right, so by "pure hypercar" you mean old Le Mans prototypes, but thanks for explaining the difference between one of those and a Nissan Micra + the difference between a wheel and pad. I'd never have known.

Also, cats have great TC.
 
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Uncle Petey said:
Right, so by "pure hypercar" you mean old Le Mans prototypes, but thanks for explaining the difference between one of those and a Nissan Micra + the difference between a wheel and pad. I'd never have known.

Also, cats have great TC.
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You get extra xp you disable driver aids also.

You need that finer control of a wheel thumb sticks are nit good enough

Do you have a wheel?
 
had a quick go yesterday on the logi g29, and wasn’t to bad, getting use to the shift padals on the back of the wheel, my only concern is I’m getting terrible pains in my legs because of the very “stiff” brake pedal, and not setting my feet correctly, I’m hovering over the brake and throttle pedals, can’t get use to putting my feet heel on the base of the pedals base.

Had a go on iracing test track with the mx-5 and that’s what I’ll be doing for the next week,
Might try other sim racing games, but I reckon it’s best to stick to one game to get use to the steering wheel and pedals, it’s a strange feeling using the wheel, it’s been about 20 years playing f1,forza and ac with controller and putting on traction control on.
 
Using the brake pedal is a fine art. You should not have to stamp your foot down on it all the time. A gentle press of the pedal is all you should need. Make sure you position you feet correctly and your seat is the right height and distance away. I never get pain using that but I am a man and wear heavy shoes too.
 
brandy12345 said:
had a quick go yesterday on the logi g29, and wasn’t to bad, getting use to the shift padals on the back of the wheel, my only concern is I’m getting terrible pains in my legs because of the very “stiff” brake pedal, and not setting my feet correctly, I’m hovering over the brake and throttle pedals, can’t get use to putting my feet heel on the base of the pedals base.

Had a go on iracing test track with the mx-5 and that’s what I’ll be doing for the next week,
Might try other sim racing games, but I reckon it’s best to stick to one game to get use to the steering wheel and pedals, it’s a strange feeling using the wheel, it’s been about 20 years playing f1,forza and ac with controller and putting on traction control on.
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I wouldn't mind upgrading from g25 to a better quality one.

Also getting location right is difficult, need to use suitable chair, one without castors. if I had a space I'd get a cockpit
 
hornetstinger said:
You get extra xp you disable driver aids also.

You need that finer control of a wheel thumb sticks are nit good enough


Do you have a wheel?
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:cry: Bruh...

My humble setup.

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Now post pics of your home cinema ;)
 
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brandy12345 said:
had a quick go yesterday on the logi g29, and wasn’t to bad, getting use to the shift padals on the back of the wheel, my only concern is I’m getting terrible pains in my legs because of the very “stiff” brake pedal, and not setting my feet correctly, I’m hovering over the brake and throttle pedals, can’t get use to putting my feet heel on the base of the pedals base.

Had a go on iracing test track with the mx-5 and that’s what I’ll be doing for the next week,
Might try other sim racing games, but I reckon it’s best to stick to one game to get use to the steering wheel and pedals, it’s a strange feeling using the wheel, it’s been about 20 years playing f1,forza and ac with controller and putting on traction control on.
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Mate, don't get caught up in this must turn off all assists mentality. If a car has them, then use them if you need to and adjust them up or down accordingly.
If you can go quicker without them, then great! Go for it.

Other than that, definitely look into ways of getting yourself more physically comfortable. I'm guessing you're using a desk at the moment? Maybe try raising the pedals up on something solid if possible.
 
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