27 December 2008

Driving Force GT

I recently purchased a Logitech Driving Force GT wheel. Ever since August I have been without the G25 and I have been doing setups without any wheel. I am reviewing all 16 setups created with the controller and posting any of the updates over the next few days, expect all changes to be made before the new year. As for the DF GT I am very happy with it. The DF GT is no G25, but it is well worth its price at $100 cheaper than the G25, and a even better deal considering I got mine for less than the MOMO wheel. The feedback isn't as clear from the DF GT as it is in the G25, the wheel feels too small, and the shift paddles are more like shift buttons. Since all the buttons are on the steering wheel I made the shift-up function the handbrake and left the shifting to R2/L2. One plus side to the DF GT is it that it is a bit quieter than the G25 so you can play without disturbing anyone. If you can save up your money and buy a G25, if you can't the DF GT is the next best thing.

(GT4) Infiniti G35

Infiniti G35 Coupe



Power: 348bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/6.0
Ride Height: 110/110
Bound: 3/5
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.5/1.0
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 11
1st: 3.030
2nd: 2.060
3rd: 1.535
4th: 1.225
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.800
Final Gear: 3.940

25 December 2008

(GT4) Toyota MR2

Toyota MR2 (1600 G)



Power: 200bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 2
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 2
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.0/7.0
Ride Height: 130/135
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 0/1
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 6
1st: 3.000
2nd: 2.105
3rd: 1.585
4th: 1.275
5th: 1.040
6th: 0.840
Final Gear: 4.150

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 25

20 December 2008

(GT4) Lexus IS200

Lexus IS200 (J)



Power: 334bhp

Parts:
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 2
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/7.5
Ride Height: 115/120
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.0/1.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 3.750
2nd: 2.590
3rd: 1.930
4th: 1.540
5th: 1.245
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 3.620

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
Well it isn't as fast as a near stock STi--which was my goal--but it is faster than the 369bhp IS300 Sport Cross I was working on (shown below).