Steering Wheels?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Smokin Jo, Sep 9, 2015.

  1. Smokin Jo

    Smokin Jo New Member

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    Hi,
    Could anyone recommend a good budget starter steering wheel & pedals please?
    I used to race a lot a good while ago (Microprose Grand Prix 1 & 2) using the keyboard so I have no experience with steering wheels other than the one in my Scooby :)
    I have tried using keys on this sim and its terrible so I thought I would try a budget wheel to see how I get on with it. I have looked at the Logitech driving force GT which seems to have a lot of good reviews on Amazon.
    Would you recommend that product as a good way to start?
    Thanks for any advice, much appreciated.
     
    Smokin Jo, Sep 9, 2015
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  2. shardshunt

    shardshunt Well-Known Member

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    for a beginner you cant go wrong with the dfgt. its really the best at its price range and works great with r3e.
     
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  3. James Cook

    James Cook Well-Known Member

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    Agreed. The DFGT was my first 'proper' wheel and for the price it's unbeatable. It's very solid and durable, comfortable to use with surprisingly good (and strong) FFB. The lack of proper paddles is a shame but the shift buttons are a decent compromise. The pedals aren't great but you don't expect much at this price point. The brake can be easily modded for stiffer feel.

    The DFGT is a wheel that could do the job for many years if coupled-up with a good pedal set.

    You could also look at the Thrustmaster T100 at this price point but I know nothing about it. I think I'd rather go for the tried-and-tested DFGT as a safe bet.
     
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  4. Clover

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    Three voices in unison then, can't go wrong with the DFGT for a solid tried and tested cheaper steering wheel.
     
    Clover, Sep 9, 2015
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  5. machwebb

    machwebb Well-Known Member

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    Yep my dfgt was ace.... My brake mod was a squash ball...
     
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  6. Drei

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  7. Gerbuho

    Gerbuho Well-Known Member

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    Not the same price, T150 is 100€ more than DFGT, so for that price I would go for the G27.

    Edit: The T100 force feedback could be compared to the DFGT.
     
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    Gerbuho, Sep 10, 2015
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  8. Drei

    Drei Well-Known Member

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    noone said it is :), but not the same feeling as well. if t150 will feel like t300/tx, imo it will worth to spend 100 more (and nowdays 200 euro is still a low budget wheel set).
     
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  9. Gerbuho

    Gerbuho Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, you're right about the FFB, but those awful pedals and the lack of a shifter would make think it twice. ;)
     
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  10. ozcanuck55

    ozcanuck55 Well-Known Member

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    I got a used DFGT for $50....works great...pedals are average, but wheel is good and has sequential stick as well.
     
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  11. Smokin Jo

    Smokin Jo New Member

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    Thanks for the advice. I bought a DFGT earlier this week but not had a chance to use it yet.
     
    Smokin Jo, Sep 16, 2015
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