Just received my driving force pro, first impressions: , force feeback impressive, good quality surdy wheel and am overall enjoying the experience.

Last edited by martyl2007, Thu 12 Jun 2008, 18:54.

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Welcome to S2, and Ireland

well am from omagh so am irish...

Last edited by martyl2007, Mon 9 Jun 2008, 21:22.

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Hi Everyone, Great thread as I'm looking at investing in a G25.
I think you have all convinced me.

I have one question (without wishing to divert the topic of this thread too much). As the G25 has been out for a fair amount of time, is there any rumours on a new version for 2008 or next year ?

Cheers.

There are rumours of a new logitech wheel coinciding with the release of the proper gt5 next year. I am assuming it will be replacing the existing g25 and will have clutch function. Rumours at this stage but expect a new wheel next year at the earliest.

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I own a Driving Force Pro and I have tried a G25 out. I personally think that the G25 is better. But I'll list the pros and cons of both wheels that I know and experienced myself.

DFP:
Pros: Great price, a lot of buttons on the wheel, durable, grippy wheel, decent force feedback, good build overall.

Cons: Wheel has a lot of resistance against turning even with force feedback set all the way down, pedals aren't the greatest (revision A models have a pedal problem where they mysteriously don't work until you release the pedal then step on it again, revision B models do not have this problem). Wheel feels like a toy because of its size, slow force feedback. Loud.

G25:
Pros: Bigger wheel, dual motors give faster and stronger force feedback, less motor resistance means faster wheel turning, clutch and shifter, durable, shifter becomes sequential or h-pattern, nice paddle shifters. Much quieter than the DFP

Cons:
A bit pricey for some, shifter is the weakest link (it clicks loudly, has no resistance), less buttons on the wheel.

Both wheels have plastic clamps which I don't like because they slip and I've had the DFP hit me in the chest because I was pulling on it while steering for some reason. My solution was some black, grippy electrical tape on the clamps and the surface that meets the table top.

If you want to go all out, get the G25 and you won't regret it. If you are a little concerned about price but still want a good wheel, the DFP is best. However, there is a third wheel called the Driving Force GT. This wheel was meant for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue but it is esentially a better DFP. From what I've heard, the wheel is bigger and feels better, it has the same buttons and it also includes dials, its quieter and the force feedback has improved. The pedals look the same though so it doesn't seem that those have improved. The rest is almost the same as the DFP and its about $150 (approx 77 pounds). However, I do not know if this will work for the PC or not so you might want to wait and see.

Thanks for the advice, just after purchasing a driving force pro off ebay for 35 pounds, absolute bargain. Could not justify the 150 price tag at this stage for the g25. Have also purchased my S2 licence. Am really looking forward to getting started sim racing properly once my steering wheel arrives. I will probably upgrade to a g25 in a few months. Anyway thanks for the advice! Will write back on this when my dfp arrives giving my thoughts on it...

Quote from dougie-lampkin :

If you're completely new to sim racing, I'd say go with the DFP. If you decide that it's not for you, you've saved yourself £100 being the main reason. However, if you're totally committed to sim racing, and are definitely going to stick at it, I'd say go with the G25. At the end of the day, it's all down to what you can spare. If money is no object, of course get the G25. However, if you're on a budget, DFP would be a good option.

Thanks for your advice, I think the dfp is the more viable option. I can always upgrade in 6 months. However how does the g25 compare to the dfp, or indeed is there just no comparison because the g25 is so good? Finally is there any chance that the g25 would perhaps keep me more interested in sim racing racing because of its quality and fun value, wheras the dfp may indeed not have this effect?

Hi,
I am new to sim racing and am about to purchase my 1st wheel. However I am in a dilema as to whether to get a g25 or dfp. The main reason for this is the price. I can get a dfp for around 60 pounds while a g25 is 150 pounds. Is the dfp a decent wheel for me a beginner? Do you think i should go for the g25 because of the clutch option? Driving force pro owners, what are the best aspects of your wheel?

Thanks....