[chowyunfatt]

Looks comfy mate, has anybody thought of doing this kind of mod?

Handbrake.

[bad robot]

I think it would only be used a bit on rally games or i suppose maybe by drifters. Nice frame below also

If you google for images on "G25 mod" youll find some amazing projects and crazy ones too.

[chowyunfatt]

I definitely want to make my wheel thicker with some kind of foam/felt padding but at the same time I don't want it to look like it's just stuck on.

Something like that but maybe even thicker.

[chowyunfatt]

Or this?

[madmurdock]

Originally Posted by chowyunfatt

Or this?

Tough choice. Get you get it in black.

[bad robot]

Possibly awesome Mod above!!!
Easy on the hands too

Just buy a proper racing wheel, theirs many forums that show mods of such adapted to fit onto the G25. Foam padding of any kind gonna look pants.

Its that or consider the new GT3 wheel thats coming in March

[bad robot]

A picture that defines HARDCORE petrolhead sim fan

[chowyunfatt]

I like the look of the real wheels but they are pricey, Wonder if a new G25 will be out before the years end?

[Mike Spence]

Oh dear, I can see this getting expensive.

[bad robot]

The below i think is nice, well it would be more in the direction i would like to go. My problem is on doing the research and seeing so many hardcore projects, with working gauges moving simulators all pc based.

TBH im not wanting to even get into the PC gaming scene, had my fill of GFX card drivers and problem after problem with PC gaming or messing about with mods in the past. Then you question well is what im planning not a bit OTT for basically console based simulator racing games.

Over the past couple of days ive been questioning all this myself and the way i feel is i want the 3way screens really bad but also a large projection screen for backup or games that dont support them. Problem is i dont see me getting into FM2 now and at this moment in time GT5 or indeed ANY further update of FM is yet to be announced or being 3way screen compatible. Thats a problem with that at the moment and not wanting to venture into the PC gaming.

I suppose i want GT5 and FM3 that are easy to turn on and play yet experience these in 3way screen mode but with additional comfort in a proper racing seat and a high quality wheel/pedal set. I suppose really what im after is what youd expect if either of these games was available in a deluxe arcade cabinet but of course small enough to fit in a room.

Ideas:
Giving a more arcade feel

Imagine this with perhaps a wheel mod and gear mod but with the new "Clubsport" pedals and a curved modified 3 way screen or a projection screen that can be used.

I think thats the direction i want to go.

[Mike Spence]

My 10p worth. All the visuals should be provide on screen by the game (working dials don't interest me), the contact points are what I think I can improve on by building something bespoke. Fitting a Momo wheel to the G25 is on my list and I'd also like to improve on the G25 pedals, this may just involve fixing them to the cockpit rather than leaving them on the G25 pod or it may be more complex as in getting a race pedal box and fitting the required electronics to it. This will probably depend on the feedback from Fanatec users.

[bad robot]

Oh when discussing wheels found this...

Fanatec are pretty thick

Heres an AWESOME frame too

[bad robot]

Originally Posted by Mike Spence

My 10p worth. All the visuals should be provide on screen by the game (working dials don't interest me), the contact points are what I think I can improve on by building something bespoke. Fitting a Momo wheel to the G25 is on my list and I'd also like to improve on the G25 pedals, this may just involve fixing them to the cockpit rather than leaving them on the G25 pod or it may be more complex as in getting a race pedal box and fitting the required electronics to it. This will probably depend on the feedback from Fanatec users.

Did you see the Fanatec Pedals on You Tube (via tester)
Seriously good looking regards quality and ability to adjust them but these are £200 when they release or available in the GT4 "Clubsport" edition approx £260
Id think maybe a few here would consider this new wheel and pedalset and sell off their G25's
Clubsport Pedals

[EdgeUK]

Great Thread BR very interesting read!

Talking of pedals - have you seen these bad boys..?

6000 Pedal 01

[madmurdock]

Originally Posted by EdgeUK

Great Thread BR very interesting read!

Talking of pedals - have you seen these bad boys..?

6000 Pedal 01

How much?

[madmurdock]

Originally Posted by bad robot

Did you see the Fanatec Pedals on You Tube (via tester)
Seriously good looking regards quality and ability to adjust them but these are £200 when they release or available in the GT4 "Clubsport" edition approx £260
Id think maybe a few here would consider this new wheel and pedalset and sell off their G25's
Clubsport Pedals

Sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger on that video BR. I was hoping at the end that he was gonna say this is part one and 'I'll Be Back'.

[chowyunfatt]

I like the thickness of the Fanatec as I had the old green Speedster one on the Xbox and the grip was excellent, with a thicker wheel it feels more like a race car imo.

I had some fun on Forza with that!

[chowyunfatt]

Originally Posted by madmurdock

Sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger on that video BR. I was hoping at the end that he was gonna say this is part one and 'I'll Be Back'.

Yeah it does and that metal from the pedals looks like what Terminators are made from, probably just as expensive.

[bad robot]

Excellent Value, geees $$$$$
Ive seen guys on RC have them.

They are nice put i think even the Fannatec be "high end" enough for GT5
Cant beat a bit of fanneh

EDIT
Zee force feedbackzz so strongzz itz break ofz youll armzz
Ps if youve never heard it google for "arnold pizza shop"

We all love arnie though

[bad robot]

[Mike Spence]

Has anyone stripped the G25 pedals to see what electronics are inside? I can't see it being more than a few pots.

[chowyunfatt]

Originally Posted by bad robot

Thats the wheel I like nice padding, Is it a real one stuck on the G25?

[davidg1230]

Originally Posted by Mike Spence

Has anyone stripped the G25 pedals to see what electronics are inside? I can't see it being more than a few pots.

I've seen the pedals turned upside down and reconfigured, will try and track down the image, it might have been from GTPlanet.

Edit:

Found it,

Link

http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=109963

[Mike Spence]

I think that's something like a Momo 26 with a button plate on it. I was looking at it as an option only yesterday. I'm also going to try and find a suitable pedal box to modify.

[bad robot]

Originally Posted by chowyunfatt

Thats the wheel I like nice padding, Is it a real one stuck on the G25?

The wheel is from the previous link earlier "the $$$$" ones but seems the owner has adapted it with a Momo wheel.

The net is full of pedal inversions, search google images etc bound to find alot of resources for people that have done that mod.

[bad robot]

Scunnered today, so had another look on the GT website...

Why oh why do they not bother to update their fanbase...

Almost 100 Days since the last screenshot or update!

[madmurdock]

Originally Posted by bad robot

Scunnered today, so had another look on the GT website...

Why oh why do they not bother to update their fanbase...

Almost 100 Days since the last screenshot or update!

I think they're going full steam ahead on GT5. But no excuses for nothing new.

[Marv]

this guy wears a helmet and even has a boost gauge on his,

YouTube - FREXsimconmotion 2005 by Ryuuji Racing Cockpit

[waring192]

Maybe going too far...

LiveLeak.com - Racing Car Simulators

[Mike Spence]

Originally Posted by waring192

Maybe going too far...

I think I'd have spent the money on a proper screen.