So what do you think of your wheel?
As I said before, if you're a competitive person, don't waste your money on a DFGT......start with a G27.
Time and time again my problem is the brakes......so look at the construction of a G27 or the compatible CSPedals and it's lightyears ahead.
I'll be buying a G27 at xmas, and I bet I slash all my times.
Most of the online set ups have brake bias like 54/46...or 57/43, but I can't use those as my rears snap and spin me, so I have to use say 60/40 which is smooth, but lacks the braking power of 57/43 for example.
If you want immersion buy Shift2, but if you want to drive the hardcore PC sims in a competitive manner, then do yourself a favour and buy a G27.
Don't get me wrong, if you're using a KB or the xbox pad, then a DFGT is a huge leap over those two, especially if you're moreso in it for the fun, but those who want to really test themselves should buy some decent equipment.
With the benefit of hindsight, I would've bought a G27.
I expect the CSP to be way ahead of the g27 pedals
Haven't read the entire thread but IMO here is what you need to consider when buying pedals. If you want realism, load cells are by far the way to go. Provides realism and if that is what you are after they will provide it. If all you care about is being fast at the sim, stick to a standard spring/pot setup like the G25/27 pedals. It is much much easier to feel where you are in the pedal throw (in regards to braking) with a spring based pedal. Trust me, I have owned all kinds.
You say it yourself though, your main problem is the braking and the different brakebias-settings for that ect., that's exactly my problem too.
But it has nothing to do with the DFGT itself (the wheel) ;
it gives you a good balance between realism and being fast in sim.
Me..I just want to be as fast as possible without cheating, which to some degree is an interesting concept in racing games as the equipment does seem to make a difference, but my goal is G27 for a few weeks/months and see where I end up, and if I feel those pedals are holding me back, then I'll either mod them or get the CSP and be done with it.
That said, I'll be sticking with whichever combo is the fastest.
.In fact if speed in sim is what you are after I strongly suggest the Bodnar regardless even if you buy a new G27 complete, as it ups the resolution on the pedals.
Most of what I have found is not that the pedals don't feel right,
Have you looked at your setup as I suggested to try and add some downforce or grip to the rear of the car to see if that helps you?
Well my opinion is its not the wheel that makes you faster, its how well you use your wheel makes you faster.