Anyone use a driving force GT?

[supraboy]

Been wanting a wheel for a while and would like a G25 or G27 but don't want to pay £100+ for one!

Seen a Driving force GT with a flimsy stand for £75 locally.

Anyone use one of these? Would be used for GT5 mainly

[S3_Graham]

Was designed for gt5 so works fine! Not quite as good as the g27/fanatec but I enjoyed mine.

[mep]

I've got one that I've used for GT5 and various PC games.

Obviously it hasn't got the build quality of the more expensive wheels but it improves my enjoyment of driving games compared to a standard controller.

[lerate]

Which stand is it for sale with?

[supraboy]

Well I thought it was a flimsy one but after reading some reviews, and watching some videos, they have really good reputation and look to be really stable. Surprised a stand that doesn't look to have much support can withstand such a beating!

And going by your username and location, I think your the guy im coming to see tomorrow?
Hope I've not offended you with the flimsy comment haha! Should have done my research before posting!

[Simond S]

I do, I have it on a decent seat / stand and it is great.

[Shadow R1]

I have one on a playseat, does a fine job.

[Daston]

The internals of the wheel is the same as the G25, the pedals arn't as solid as the G25s nor do you get the manual box but other than that its a good wheel

[McSam]

Daston said:

The internals of the wheel is the same as the G25, the pedals arn't as solid as the G25s nor do you get the manual box but other than that its a good wheel

If only.

Apart from the lack of manual 'box, the main difference between the Driving Force GT (and its preceding Driving Force Pro) and the G25/G27 is the feedback motors. The DF 'wheels resist quick movements quite harshly, which can make it a right pain winding off opposite lock in a hurry. I imagine for most it's no problem at all, and I still use a DFP and don't honestly feel it slows me down, but it's a bit of a pain. You get much more resistance than you should, and a loud screaming sort of sound from the motors. Admittedly the GT is an improvement on the Pro, perhaps even a halfway house in this respect!

The apparent motor abuse doesn't wear 'em out - mine has survived years of it admirably - but a key consideration between the two. I've used a G27 many times and it's a beautifully weighted thing, with really good pedals and particularly the firmness of the brake pedal is nice, but I just find it easier to drive outside the limit with.

As I say though, I doubt it would be a sticking point for many people, and for £75 a DFGT is a good buy!

Edited by McSam on Saturday 18th May 22:51

[supraboy]

Yeah I've done a session on my friends G27 and it was a fantastic bit of kit, but just can't justify the price for something I might use 2 hours a week maybe.

[lerate]

Lol yep it's me I did wonder! Definitely not flimsy it's like a rock. Small world ha ha

[JREwing]

I have a Driving Force Pro (designed for GT4) and it's pretty good, so if this is better it should be fine.