You are not forced to use manual shifting although your lap times will improve if you use manual shifting. Most wheels that come standard with a 3 pedal set start in the $400 range, you can check out the Logitech G920 or the Thrustmaster TX Leather Edition. You can also checkout the Thrustmaster TX servo base and price out setting up your own package.

If you are a drift style racer having a wheel is a lot of fun. If you focus on drifting though spinning your tires will never improve your lap times. I don’t think a wheel should effect your racing in a negative way…if anything it will make you more engaged in racing because it creates a more simulated experience.

For me once I stared racing with a wheel I feel like I can’t race with a controller anymore simply because it now feels boring. Evn if my lap times were better with a controller I simply wouldn’t go back to it…the amount of fun I have know racing isn’t even in the same ball park.

Hope that is helpful,
James

I am a serious Sim racer and not sure if this product will increase my lap times or if it will bugger things up when drifting . Too much money for something I am not sure will bring my gamming experience to the next level . If using this means Being forced to use MT instead of AT ( which I use all the time and always high up on the leader boards) then its not worth anything . Don’t get me wrong I am not ditching this just wanting assurance that this wheel will not effect my racing in a negative way , As I do very well with a controller .

My main concern is I used a Logictech a few years ago and the dead zone just killed me on the track Couldn’t drift and had crank the wheel just to recenter the car .

KJ,

Yeah man no sweat on the link. I hope your wheel is treatin you right, thats the important thing. Project cars is soooo much better with the wheel. Now I gan’t wait for F1 in July and FM6 in Sept.

Regards,
James

Love your site. Found via an Amazon review. I found a great deal on the TX wheel via Walmart that I couldn’t pass up. Otherwise I would’ve grabbed from your affiliate link.

Very well written review on the TX. Cant wait to get mine hooked up for some Project Cars and Forza 5/ Horizon 2.

Hey Dan,

I totally relate…I am 37 and I get all geek’d up for this stuff. I am happy that this stuff brings you joy. Thanks for your compliments in my site. let me know when you get your stuff and if you need any help setting it all up.

Regards,
James

Dan Mann