Hardware / Wheels

Logitech Driving Force Pro

discussed in 340 posts, 2003-2009 · overall tone positive

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Key threads

Logitech Driving Force Pro 900-degree wheel in NR2003 2004-04-02 · 25 posts
Pez found the 900-degree Logitech Driving Force Pro made ovals easier but road courses harder in NR2003. Steve Smith noted that real cars need far more steering lock than typical sim wheels, and Alan Le described calibrating to about 450 to 540 degrees. Pez later rated its force feedback the best he had used on PC.
Replacing a Microsoft force feedback wheel 2006-02-04 · 23 posts
A user whose Microsoft force feedback wheel was unreliable in XP asked about the Logitech Momo. Most recommended the Logitech Driving Force Pro for its 900-degree rotation and build, while others suggested the Thrustmaster Rallye GT Pro or sticking with the Microsoft wheel. Complaints about the DFP's clamping led to a home-made steel clamp being shown off.
Steve Smith's first look at Gran Turismo 4 2005-02-25 · 72 posts
Steve Smith posted a first look at Gran Turismo 4, praising it as the best console racer while criticising Sony for dropping online play. Others debated the weak AI, gamepad versus wheel use, PC wheel compatibility on the PS2, and the upcoming Forza. Joe62 and Smith argued at length about whether publishers would pay for online play in console games.
Logitech announces G25 wheel with shifter and clutch 2006-05-09 · 46 posts
Mitch reported Logitech's E3 announcement of the G25 Racing Wheel, with 900 degrees of rotation, dual force feedback motors, a separate six-speed H shifter and a clutch pedal. Users welcomed it but doubted Logitech's durability and lack of spare parts, citing worn potentiometers and broken Momos. Early hands-on reports noted a vague gated shifter and GT Legends' 16-button limit.
GTR2 release and pedal calibration issues 2006-09-22 · 37 posts
Larry wondered why GTR2 had generated little discussion; others said it was not yet released in many countries, while US buyers praised it after buying it cheaply at Best Buy. Mika Takala explained that ISI-based games could lose half of the throttle travel unless the brake is calibrated first, with Steve Blankenship offering a player-file fix. Others reported no such problem with their wheels.
Configuring force feedback for rFactor with a G25 2007-03-19 · 24 posts
Asgeir Nesoen proposed a database of rFactor force feedback settings after struggling with the G25. David G Fisher shared Logitech profiler and in-game settings, with 50 percent sensitivity as linear and steering lock matched to the car, while others debated spring and damper effects and per-mod wheel range files.
Lack of durable mid-priced racing wheels 2006-04-22 · 42 posts
After a defective Logitech Momo, a user asked what happened to good racing wheels. Many lamented the gap between short-lived plastic Logitech wheels and expensive boutique BRD, TSW and ECCI units, while others praised the Driving Force Pro, the Thrustmaster GT Pro and long-lasting Microsoft force feedback wheels. Patents held by Immersion and the long-delayed BRD force feedback wheel were also discussed.
Logitech Driving Force Pro's clamp won't hold on a desk 2005-08-23 · 25 posts
Larry returned a Logitech Driving Force Pro because its clamp would not grip his desk. Others suggested mounting it on a board, while Jan Verschueren and Tim Epstein criticised mass-market wheels in general. Posters were startled by the high price of the upcoming BRD Speed 7 force-feedback wheel.
Forza Motorsport physics claims and E3 screenshots 2004-05-12 · 24 posts
Further details on Forza Motorsport were posted, including the developers' claims of a pure simulation engine and E3 photos of a three-screen, three-Xbox setup. Some welcomed big-publisher interest as good for sim racing, while others dismissed the physics claims as marketing like Gran Turismo's and stressed the need for raceable AI. A side discussion covered the 900-degree Logitech wheel for GT4 and real-car steering ratios.
Top five racing sims to buy with a G25 2006-12-01 · 86 posts
A real-world dirt racer asked for the best five sims for a co-worker buying a Logitech G25. Recommendations included GT Legends, GTR2, rFactor, Richard Burns Rally, NR2003, Grand Prix Legends and Live for Speed, with RACE also mentioned. A long dispute followed over whether ISI-engine cars feel like driving on ice, with David G Fisher insisting it was down to setup and others disagreeing.
New Thrustmaster Rallye Force GT Pro wheel 2005-11-21 · 23 posts
A poster asked about Thrustmaster's newly released Rallye Force GT Pro, with five axes and ball-bearing steering. Users noted it was available in the UK but hard to find in the US, and that it resembled the Logitech Driving Force Pro. Its 240 degrees of rotation was considered a drawback by some; the thread also touched on the Xbox 360 launch.

Busiest threads

Logitech Driving Force Pro 900-degree wheel in NR2003 (14 posts about it)
Logitech MOMO Racing vs. Driving Force Pro (11 posts about it)
MOMO Racing vs Driving Force Pro, for PC use (11 posts about it)
Replacing a Microsoft force feedback wheel (9 posts about it)
anyone have similar experience with the Driving Force Pro to me? (9 posts about it)
Steve Smith's first look at Gran Turismo 4 (7 posts about it)
PS2 Force Feedback vs. PC (7 posts about it)
Logitech announces G25 wheel with shifter and clutch (6 posts about it)
Best wheel advice (6 posts about it)
Tested my new Logitech (6 posts about it)
GTR2 release and pedal calibration issues (5 posts about it)
new Driving Force Pro beta drivers (5 posts about it)
GT4 (5 posts about it)
What is the current FFB Wheel of choice? (5 posts about it)
Configuring force feedback for rFactor with a G25 (4 posts about it)

Sentiment by year

Each post that discussed it was rated from −2 (very negative) to +2 (very positive).

Year	Posts	Positive	Negative	Tone
2003	3	1	0	positive (+0.33)
2004	91	45	1	very positive (+0.66)
2005	142	77	15	very positive (+0.61)
2006	72	23	11	positive (+0.24)
2007	26	6	4	mixed (+0.12)
2008	5	1	0	positive (+0.20)
2009	1	0	0	mixed (+0.00)