Logitech driving Force Pro

PLong · 3 December 04, 21:17

Anyone have any luck setting this wheel up for RBR? Seems like 200degree mode is too twitchy, and 900degree mode feels like you're driving a dump truck. I've tried the filter settings, but they just don't go far enough in either direction. I've also tried calibrating in 900degree mode, but only turning the wheel about halfway, and this feels a little better, but it still feels wrong. Any suggestions?

jaizm · 3 December 04, 22:01

use DXTweak2 and set 540 degree like in real WRC http://www.wingmanteam.com/latest_software/gadgets.htm

PLong · 3 December 04, 22:29

WOW!!! That works really good!!! No filters needed, either.

Set a personal best by at least 30 seconds on the first try!

Thank you kind sir. :wave:

Jack57 · 4 December 04, 21:55

Yep, I had begun to wonder if I would ever use the 900 degree function on other than the PS2, but with DXTweak you can configure it perfectly to your taste. The feeling of realism is enhanced enormously by being able to turn off all the filters, as you have found

BTW, I find the settings that suit me for RBR work perfectly for GTR as well

PLong · 7 December 04, 01:10

Most games have enough adjustment built into them that I haven't had a problem. But, there is a few that don't. But, now it's all just a bad memory for me, thanks to the dxtweak.

Thanks again! :cool:

juls · 7 December 04, 11:03

This Logitech Driving Force Pro looks great...I have seen no bad review about it.
I am frustrated by 180 or 200 degrees wheels...it is perfect for formula one....but for all rally games, for LFS, 570 or 900 degrees without any artificial filter must be great!!

When you are using DXtweak, does this wheel works in 570 degrees with Rally Trophy, LFS, other rally games?

Strange that they sell it only for PS2 if it works nice for PC...they miss many customers.

Jack57 · 7 December 04, 20:56

DXTweak settings are made outside the game and independently of it - so it will work with any game. Make sure you shut DXTweak down after you have made and saved any settings as it is very memory intensive.

My guess is that it is some licencing issue (perhaps with Sony) that prevents them marketing it as a dual platform device.

Jack :cool:

juls · 8 December 04, 12:25

Hehe I want this wheel!
Other wheels are nice....but what does it mean, a mini, a 206, with a 180 degrees steering wheel?

I can see when a normal car driver tries to use my wheel that even if it it well calibrated, 180 degrees is not realistic....we are used in car to move the wheel a lot at low speed.
It takes a long time to understand that on all wheels excepted DFP, you shouldn't move your wheel 90 degrees left when approaching a corner like on a normal car, because it is like turning suddenly more than 360 degrees left on a normal car....you just lose grip.

Pero_Grozni · 8 December 04, 15:37

Yes-this wheel would be great to have. And you described the problem with 180 degrees perfectly juls :wave:

One of the biggest problems is to make new stuff based on real cars. You have to get over the lack of G forces problem and than also the drastic steering lock problem. It makes it hard to be objective.

I think that i will buy this wheel one day(only if it also limmits the lock physicly) and will use the insides of current wheel to make a 720 degrees wheel myself(all steel).

Lynx · 16 December 04, 12:37

Hi All.
I'm new to the forum, but not to race gaming!

Any way, I'm wanting to buy a new Wheel, and I find out in the web that the Logitech Driving Force Pro also works for PC and includes the great feature of 900º rotation.
Can you tell me if it works fine for other games as in RBR? And does it work specifically for GPL?
How we put it to work in the PC? The drivers for it come with the wheel or we have to get them? And where? And the buttons in the wheel, can they be used altough they are for Playstation?

Sorry for all the questions?
Any way, I hope you can answer me quick because I want to buy it soon, taking advantage of my family Christmas spirit!!

Thank you very much to you all in advance.

p.s.- I got to buy RBR as it seems to be great for all you writed here!!

PLong · 16 December 04, 13:39

Yep, works for every game i've tried it on, including GPL.

The buttons work fine, but some older games don't support all of them.

Just go to Logitech's website and download the latest Wingman software. Works fabulous!

I really like this wheel. With that DXTweak software, the adjustment is almost unlimited. Go for it!

Lynx · 16 December 04, 16:30

Thanks Plong. After reading other forums I think I'm going for it!!

Imagine · 16 December 04, 16:40

Don't forget to tell us your impressions

SierraBAR · 16 December 04, 20:37

I also bought this wheel and will have it tomorrow hopefully. I'll expect some fun when driving RWD-pseudo escort with this

Dan · 16 December 04, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynx

Hi All.
Can you tell me if it works fine for other games as in RBR? And does it work specifically for GPL?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLong

Yep, works for every game i've tried it on, including GPL.

The buttons work fine, but some older games don't support all of them.

Just go to Logitech's website and download the latest Wingman software. Works fabulous!

I really like this wheel. With that DXTweak software, the adjustment is almost unlimited. Go for it!

it works for every game I have tried - Rally Trophy, FlatOut, RBR, GPL, GTR, and like PLong says using DxTweak you can adjust the range from anything between 180° - 900° in any pc game.. basically its a great wheel

FunkedUp · 23 December 04, 11:05

I've had one ~6 months and I love it. Even if GT4 is never released, it's still a good purchase.

3 December 04, 21:17	#1
PLong Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United States of America	Logitech driving Force Pro Anyone have any luck setting this wheel up for RBR? Seems like 200degree mode is too twitchy, and 900degree mode feels like you're driving a dump truck. I've tried the filter settings, but they just don't go far enough in either direction. I've also tried calibrating in 900degree mode, but only turning the wheel about halfway, and this feels a little better, but it still feels wrong. Any suggestions?

3 December 04, 22:01	#2
jaizm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Poland	use DXTweak2 and set 540 degree like in real WRC http://www.wingmanteam.com/latest_software/gadgets.htm

3 December 04, 22:29	#3
PLong Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United States of America	WOW!!! That works really good!!! No filters needed, either. Set a personal best by at least 30 seconds on the first try! Thank you kind sir. :wave:

4 December 04, 21:55	#4
Jack57 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia	Yep, I had begun to wonder if I would ever use the 900 degree function on other than the PS2, but with DXTweak you can configure it perfectly to your taste. The feeling of realism is enhanced enormously by being able to turn off all the filters, as you have found BTW, I find the settings that suit me for RBR work perfectly for GTR as well

7 December 04, 01:10	#5
PLong Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United States of America	Most games have enough adjustment built into them that I haven't had a problem. But, there is a few that don't. But, now it's all just a bad memory for me, thanks to the dxtweak. Thanks again! :cool:

7 December 04, 11:03	#6
juls Join Date: May 2004 Location: Poland	This Logitech Driving Force Pro looks great...I have seen no bad review about it. I am frustrated by 180 or 200 degrees wheels...it is perfect for formula one....but for all rally games, for LFS, 570 or 900 degrees without any artificial filter must be great!! When you are using DXtweak, does this wheel works in 570 degrees with Rally Trophy, LFS, other rally games? Strange that they sell it only for PS2 if it works nice for PC...they miss many customers.

7 December 04, 20:56	#7
Jack57 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia	DXTweak settings are made outside the game and independently of it - so it will work with any game. Make sure you shut DXTweak down after you have made and saved any settings as it is very memory intensive. My guess is that it is some licencing issue (perhaps with Sony) that prevents them marketing it as a dual platform device. Jack :cool:

8 December 04, 12:25	#8
juls Join Date: May 2004 Location: Poland	Hehe I want this wheel! Other wheels are nice....but what does it mean, a mini, a 206, with a 180 degrees steering wheel? I can see when a normal car driver tries to use my wheel that even if it it well calibrated, 180 degrees is not realistic....we are used in car to move the wheel a lot at low speed. It takes a long time to understand that on all wheels excepted DFP, you shouldn't move your wheel 90 degrees left when approaching a corner like on a normal car, because it is like turning suddenly more than 360 degrees left on a normal car....you just lose grip.

8 December 04, 15:37	#9
Pero_Grozni TT/3 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jesenice, Slovenia Age: 32	Yes-this wheel would be great to have. And you described the problem with 180 degrees perfectly juls :wave: One of the biggest problems is to make new stuff based on real cars. You have to get over the lack of G forces problem and than also the drastic steering lock problem. It makes it hard to be objective. I think that i will buy this wheel one day(only if it also limmits the lock physicly) and will use the insides of current wheel to make a 720 degrees wheel myself(all steel).

16 December 04, 12:37	#10
Lynx Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal	Hi All. I'm new to the forum, but not to race gaming! Any way, I'm wanting to buy a new Wheel, and I find out in the web that the Logitech Driving Force Pro also works for PC and includes the great feature of 900º rotation. Can you tell me if it works fine for other games as in RBR? And does it work specifically for GPL? How we put it to work in the PC? The drivers for it come with the wheel or we have to get them? And where? And the buttons in the wheel, can they be used altough they are for Playstation? Sorry for all the questions? Any way, I hope you can answer me quick because I want to buy it soon, taking advantage of my family Christmas spirit!! Thank you very much to you all in advance. p.s.- I got to buy RBR as it seems to be great for all you writed here!!

16 December 04, 13:39	#11
PLong Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United States of America	Yep, works for every game i've tried it on, including GPL. The buttons work fine, but some older games don't support all of them. Just go to Logitech's website and download the latest Wingman software. Works fabulous! I really like this wheel. With that DXTweak software, the adjustment is almost unlimited. Go for it!

16 December 04, 16:30	#12
Lynx Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal	Thanks Plong. After reading other forums I think I'm going for it!!

16 December 04, 16:40	#13
Imagine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hrvatska	Don't forget to tell us your impressions

16 December 04, 20:37	#14
SierraBAR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland	I also bought this wheel and will have it tomorrow hopefully. I'll expect some fun when driving RWD-pseudo escort with this

23 December 04, 11:05	#16
FunkedUp Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern California Age: 71	I've had one ~6 months and I love it. Even if GT4 is never released, it's still a good purchase.