For those avid racers...

SON240sx Automotive
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I know this not totally car related, but i don’t know which to get, the Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel or the Logitech G25. I’ve heard really good things about both, but what i really wanted to know is if the Logitech G25 is really worth the $300+? Since the G25 has an additional clutch pedal for realism, do you have to press the clutch to shift (like a real car), or can you still just slap it into gear when you’re racing? Because if you can just slap it into gear w/o depressing the clutch, then what’s really the point of a 3rd pedal :S

I’m just curious to know if the newer racing games out there (NFS Shift, GT4/5) actually incorporate the clutch usage while you race? I’m leaning towards the Driving Force GT atm, but i want to hear it what you guys think?

Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel
Scroll down and see it in action!
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=018493&cid=GAM.342

Logitech G25
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011550&cid=GAM.342

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so much on youtube about this thing… its WICKED!! i was shown it by my boy and i was just like DAM!!

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FML!

I had like an essay written about this topic just now, and somehow I couldnt post and it got deleted.

Cliffnotes:

  • Get the G25
  • If you like having all the new gizmos and gadgets, wait for the G27 to be available
  • If you don’t plan on playing real sims, or at least decent racing games like the GT series, LFS, GTR, iRacing, Rfactor, etc, get the DF:GT.
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g25 ftw its awesome.

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Does the clutch pedal have as much resistance as a real clutch pedal?

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yes it does, so does the brake pedal, the gas pedal feels like a gas pedal

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Definitely don’t get the Driving Force GT – it’s a great “economy” wheel, but if you’re an “avid racer”, go for the G25 or G27.

Here’s a video review of the 25 vs. 27:

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Excellent. Now if only the car would respond to the clutch pedal in game the same way it would inmreal life. It’d be nice to feel the effects of a sloppy shift, or subpar shifting instead of the perfect shift that has been in games thus far.

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That dumb slut said the G27 was the predecessor to the G25… how about not using big words without knowing what they mean?

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LOL. The main points for me about the G27 were:

  • much quieter (won’t disturb roomates/parents/spouses, etc. when you’re ripping on it at 4 am)
  • adjustable pedals for better heel-toe configuration
  • more solid shifter (but missing the tip tronic stick mode)

All in all, the G25 is probably the best bang for the buck, but the G27 IS a bit better.

I’ll stick with my G25 for now.

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Is the clutch pedal essential in those games? I.e. Will not be able to shift unless you depress the clutch? Clutch kick can make your vehicle lose traction in game?

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Is the DF:GT compatible with PC’s too?

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i know in LFS if you dont use the clutch when you shift it wont go into gear unless its rev matched. and you can clutch kick.

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That’s wicked. If games are like this, then i would purchase the G25 no problem. :thumright: