# Logitech G25 Steering Wheel mods
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [October 22, 2008, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864 "2008-10-22T03:42:35Z")
**Posts on this page:** 18
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### Author:  [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2008, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/1 "2008-10-22T03:42:35Z")
I have been using this wheel for a wile and i finally got fed up with the play in it the no resistance and the fifth gear hang up. Enjoy!
[http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=299371](http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=299371)
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G25 Shifter Mods - Illustrated, step by step resource page for every G25 shifter mod
G25 Shifter Mods - Illustrated, step by step resource page for every G25 shifter mod
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There are a number of scattered threads about different mods for the G25 shifter, so I figured we can all make one thread that categorizes and aggregate all the mods here, and provides all the links and resources for anyone interested in improving their G25 shifter.
Some of these mods have been discussed in great lengths, and some of these are my own that I would like to share. Please feel free to add your pictures, links, ideas, and any new mods you come up with.
**_Disclaimer_**
Goes without saying, but just in case…
Performing these mods may void your G25 warranty, or permanently damage your G25 shifter. If you choose to perform any of these mods, please be careful and do so at your own risk!
 **“No Clicking” Mod**
Difficulty: Medium
Old Theory-
This mod reduces or removes the clicking sound when shifting from gear to gear. A piece of foam is inserted into the spring that presses a small metal ball against 3 groves in the metal side plates. Aparently the noise is caused by the spring hitting the metal ball and not the metal ball hitting the metal plate. The foam absorbs the sound and prevents the spring from touching the metal ball, therefore eliminating the click (almost). This also adds some extra resistance to the shifter when switching gears.
Updated Mod by fdkrew-
Removes dead space between ball and plastic housing to remove clicking sound.
See [http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…5&postcount=16](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3605875&postcount=16)
Updated Mod by xixel
Simplifies implementation of this mod by using a small piece of network cable
See [http://forum.racesimcentral.com/show…3&postcount=41](http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showpost.php?p=3725103&postcount=41)
_Materials_
1.small piece of foam
_Photos_
(foam)
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0547.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0547.JPG)
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0548.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0548.JPG)
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0549.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0549.JPG)
(tube)
[http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…3&postcount=18](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3605893&postcount=18)
_Videos_
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJZuK8rl1No](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJZuK8rl1No)
[http://zoome.jp/gtfp/diary/3](http://zoome.jp/gtfp/diary/3)
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_r4RnUGMwe4](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r4RnUGMwe4)
_Discussions_
(foam)
[http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=293044](http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=293044)
[http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…0&postcount=13](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3572010&postcount=13)
(tube)
[http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…5&postcount=16](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3605875&postcount=16)
 **Realistic Shifter Resistance**
Difficulty: Medium
This mod increases the resistance of the shifter to give it a more realistic feeling.
This is very similar to the “No Clicking Mod”, except that it focuses on making the
spring that locks the ball into place much harder to compress
Although this sounds easy in theory, there are a number of issues to be aware of.
Since the added force on the spring that clicks the ball into place is much greater,
you have to make sure you use some real hard packing material such as plastic or metal,
otherwise over time the spring will find its way back into the housing and the resistance
will lessen.
If the spring is not allowed to compress fully, the ball will not be able to clear the
groves properly, and this will cause extra strain on the metal plates, causing them to move
apart as you shift back and forth. To avoid this, consider bolding on additional reinforcement
to the metal plates to keep them in place. You can think of it as a strut for the housing 
(See photos for pic)
To make room for the strut, there are several notches that need to be filed down from the upper
portion of the plastic case.
(See photos for pic)
In addition, if the plates are moving apart while shifting gears, the potentiometer that keeps
track of the “vertical” gears may not work well if the shifter is switched to sequential mode.
It seem that it is very sensitive to how far it travels to activate the Up/Down gears since in
sequential mode, the shifter doesn’t travel all the way. With this mod, in sequential mode,
when the shifter is positioned in the up or down shift, because the ball will not be in one of
the groves, the plates may have moved apart enough to offset the potentiometer causing it not
to detect the up/down change. In other words, with this mod sequential shifting may not work!
_Materials_
1. Small piece of metal or plastic enough to pack inside the housing of the ball spring
_Photos_
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0575.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0575.JPG)
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0576.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0576.JPG)
_Videos_
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVsvYJlwtqk](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVsvYJlwtqk)
_Discussions_
 **Stiffer Spring Mod**
Difficulty: Medium
This mod stiffens the spring in the shaft to avoid accidentally pressing the shifter inwards or in reverse while switching gears.
Replace the original spring of the shaft with a stiffer one. I couldn’t find a stiffer spring or invest the time to go buy one, so in the picture you’ll notice that I added a second smaller spring to add the extra resistance. I imagine a proper stiff spring will work best.
For an alternate method, see the second discussion link.
_Materials_
1. Spring
_Photos_
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0540.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0540.JPG)
_Videos_
_Discussions_
[http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=277322](http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=277322)
[http://forum.racesimcentral.com/show…7&postcount=73](http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showpost.php?p=3821597&postcount=73)
 **More Resistance in Neutral Mod**
Difficulty: Medium
This mod adds more resistance to the shifter when moving it from side to side.
A rubber band is wrapped around the centering spring to add the resistance.
_Materials_
1. Rubber band
_Photos_
[http://forum.racesimcentral.com/atta…7&d=1162152998](http://forum.racesimcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=398387&d=1162152998)
_Videos_
_Discussions_
[http://forum.racesimcentral.com/show…1&postcount=31](http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showpost.php?p=3251891&postcount=31)
 **Reduced wobble in Neutral Mod**
Difficulty: Medium
This mod removes the wobbling of the shifter when it is in neutral position, and gives it a stiffer and solid feel.
There are two parts to this mod. The first part is to remove the wobbling caused by the space between the shaft’s plastic housing and the shaft itself. Inserting a small piece of plastic film to fill the space fixes this. (See 1st photo)
The second part is to eliminate the play in the centering spring. The centering spring wraps around the plastic shaft housing and provides resistance as the top portion moves from side to side. The top portion which touches the edges of the centering spring is actually about a millimeter thicker than the bottom portion which the spring uses to grip its other end. Shaving the top portion ever so slightly until the play is removed does the trick.
 
_Materials_
1. Knife
2. 5mm x 15mm piece of plastic film
_Photos_
Part 1
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0538.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0538.JPG)
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0539.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0539.JPG)
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0543.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0543.JPG)
Part 2
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0545.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0545.JPG)
_Videos_
_Discussions_
 **Reduces Play in 3rd and 4th gear Mod**
Difficulty: Easy
This mod reduces the play of the shifter while in 3rd and 4th gear caused by the design of the shifter. Line the inside of the plastic housing where the shifter operates with a piece of rubber or foam. The metal shaft should not touch the plastic housing when it is in gear. It should touch the lining. When the shifter is in 3rd and 4th gear, the pressure against the padding will prevent it from wobbling side to side, giving it a solid feel. This will also add additional noise reduction when shifting hard as the metal will not slam against the plastic.
_Materials_
1. Knife
2. 5mm x 15mm piece of plastic film
_Photos_
[http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG\_0550.JPG](http://www.bedoworks.com/images/g25/IMG_0550.JPG)
_Videos_
_Discussions_
 **Different Knob Mod**
Difficulty: Easy
This mod replaces the original knob of the shifter with a custom one.
I’ve seen this somewhere, but cannot find a picture. Please help.
_Materials_
1. Flat head screwdriver to remove clip-off stock gear knob cap (I just did it with my fingernail)
2. Phillips head screwdriver to unfasten stock knob
3. Replacement knob (and adapter if knob does not fasten straight onto shaft - my adapter required a 3mm alan key)
_Photos_
[http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…6&postcount=11](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3570176&postcount=11)
[http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…7&postcount=12](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3570177&postcount=12)
_Videos_
_Discussions_
[http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…6&postcount=11](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3570176&postcount=11)
 **Sequential Mode Lock Mod**
Difficulty: Easy
This mod prevents accidentally shifting into gear while in sequential mode.
(More info needed)
_Materials_
_Photos_
_Videos_
_Discussions_
[http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…9&postcount=19](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3606059&postcount=19)
 **Disassembling the Shifter**
Difficulty: Easy
Step by step photo instructions by ajcarson1 and Cerbera:
[http://forum.racesimcentral.com/show…0&postcount=57](http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showpost.php?p=3757390&postcount=57)
_Photos_
[http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php…5&postcount=17](http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3605875&postcount=17)
This post is a work in progress. I will be updating this post as we gather more resources and mods.
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### Author:  [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2008, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/2 "2008-10-22T07:06:04Z")
pretty cool :tup: still want to try one of these, but it seems like it would take a little getting used to since you don’t really have anykind of feedback from a vehicle
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### Author:  [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2008, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/3 "2008-10-22T07:51:07Z")
> [@Dr.Stevil](#):
>
> pretty cool :tup: still want to try one of these, but it seems like it would take a little getting used to since you don’t really have anykind of feedback from a vehicle
It really not 2 close 2 a car feel but for online or single player use its so much fun…and it saves on gas 2 when u wanna romp some donuts or burnouts:)
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### Author:  [@skatanic28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skatanic28)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2008, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/4 "2008-10-22T13:10:58Z")
nice
i need a cheap seat/mount…any suggestions?
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### Author:  [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2008, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/5 "2008-10-22T13:14:05Z")
nerds
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### Author:  [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/6 "2008-10-22T13:24:10Z")
> [@skatanic28](#):
>
> nice
>
> i need a cheap seat/mount…any suggestions?
i see some pretty cool 1’s on ebay or maby you can look on other forum’s and do a diy?
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### Author:  [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/7 "2008-10-22T13:24:35Z")
> [@turbo ls1 ss](#):
>
> nerds
if u had 1 u would fall in love with the right game
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### Author:  [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2008, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/8 "2008-10-23T06:52:26Z")
i Always wanted one, i have the momo steering wheel and pedals w/ paddle shifters and it makes it so fun, but G25 would be insane! lol but too bad my computer is slower now and hates things lol! DAMN time to upgrade! I wish they had this for the 360 that would be sweet!
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### Author:  [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2008, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/9 "2008-10-23T07:41:17Z")
> [@Red00WS6](#):
>
> i Always wanted one, i have the momo steering wheel and pedals w/ paddle shifters and it makes it so fun, but G25 would be insane! lol but too bad my computer is slower now and hates things lol! DAMN time to upgrade! I wish they had this for the 360 that would be sweet!
it might work for the 360
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### Author:  [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2008, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/10 "2008-10-23T07:49:02Z")
it would be nice if a place rented things like steering wheels and shit.
With most peripherals like that, You use the hell out of it for a month or two, then it just collects dust lol Those things aren’t cheap either
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### Author:  [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2008, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/11 "2008-10-23T07:53:34Z")
> [@Dr.Stevil](#):
>
> it would be nice if a place rented things like steering wheels and shit.
>
> With most peripherals like that, You use the hell out of it for a month or two, then it just collects dust lol Those things aren’t cheap either
well i payed 350 for mine like 3 years ago and im still using it alot! it never gets old and its really addicting. Now there about 250 bucks on ebay. I usually play it once in a wile durring the summer but now That winter in nearing im all over it:)
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### Author:  [@Djs87](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Djs87)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2008, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/12 "2008-10-23T08:56:06Z")
> [@suzukifreek](#):
>
> it might work for the 360
they dont to my knowledge
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### Author:  [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2008, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/13 "2008-10-23T09:03:37Z")
> [@Red00WS6](#):
>
> i Always wanted one, i have the momo steering wheel and pedals w/ paddle shifters and it makes it so fun, but G25 would be insane! lol but too bad my computer is slower now and hates things lol! DAMN time to upgrade! I wish they had this for the 360 that would be sweet!
Yeah I have the xbox 360 wheel and it’s pretty shitty. I also have the driving force gt and it’s alot better than the 360’s wheel. The dfGT doesn’t work on the 360 either :(.
Thinking about selling the xbox360 wheel.
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### Author:  [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2008, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/14 "2008-10-23T09:03:58Z")
o yea its been a wile since i looked at the list of systems it worked with …maby you can look up program that will make it compatiable
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### Author:  [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2008, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/15 "2008-10-23T09:10:57Z")
> [@suzukifreek](#):
>
> o yea its been a wile since i looked at the list of systems it worked with …maby you can look up program that will make it compatiable
Sounds like something smart joy should come out with. They always made cool adapters like mouse and kb attachment for the xbox…
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### Author:  [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2008, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/16 "2008-10-26T14:17:08Z")
Cool, the new version of GTR2 came out called GTR Evolution. We should get another nyspeed server going.
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### Author:  [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2008, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/17 "2008-10-26T14:21:51Z")
Once I get PS3 I’ll ditch the DFP for a G25. It will blow it out of the water.
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### Author:  [@SpenceSpeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SpenceSpeed)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2008, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logitech-g25-steering-wheel-mods/56864/18 "2008-10-28T14:00:08Z")
SWEET!!! Time to start modding my G25.
Here is a link to my redneck PVC setup:
[http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46178&highlight=logitech+g25](http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46178&highlight=logitech+g25)