G25 upgrade: G29 worth it?

jos albert · Jul 17, 2020

Hello,

I want to upgrade from my G25 and I'm thinking about replacing it by a G29. Is there a big difference between the two or should I stay with my G25? If you don't think the G29 is a good option, then what wheel+pedal+shifter set would you recommend me getting for under ~ € 330?

Thanks for your time.

fwyflyer · Jul 18, 2020

The G25 was wonderful. The G29 is almost as good. Really. If you want to upgrade, you are gonna have to leave the Logitech family. My suggestion: Keep the G25 and purchase fanatec clubsport v3 pedals with the BPK (Brake performance kit). The pedals are not as convenient as yours because they will be a separate device but with those pedals or an equivalent loadcell set you will likely trim significant time off your laps.

jos albert · Jul 18, 2020

fwyflyer said:
The G25 was wonderful. The G29 is almost as good. Really. If you want to upgrade, you are gonna have to leave the Logitech family. My suggestion: Keep the G25 and purchase fanatec clubsport v3 pedals with the BPK (Brake performance kit). The pedals are not as convenient as yours because they will be a separate device but with those pedals or an equivalent loadcell set you will likely trim significant time off your laps.

Thanks for the reply, but for me that's just too much money for a set of pedals. I was thinking of getting a wheel+shifter+pedal set that is a little bit better in everything compared to the G25. But as you said and as I saw on some online reviews, the G25 is almost the same as the G29. The next option is the T300RS GT but it's also too expensive for me. Since it seems that buying a better wheel is not an option anymore I was thinking of buying a brake mod. But that's also ridiculous, the GTEYE spring costs $30 when it's literally just a $5 spring. Is it worth getting the $30 brake mod or should I just save money(maybe buy the GT Omega Pro chair)? Are there any good pedal upgrades that are cheaper?

Thanks for your time.

alexSchmurtz · Jul 18, 2020

Getting load cells pedals will certainly be a game changer: they rely on pressure more than position so it is much easier to build muscle memory. I don't think a spring mod will be any close. You'll be a tad faster but more important a lot more consistent with a load cell brake.
I replaced a (crappy) Thrustmaster 2 pedals set with Fanatec Elite LC pedals 2 years ago, that was a really worth upgrade! The G25 pedals are better than the basic TM ones (and I never tried them) but I guess it'll make a difference too. Those are cheaper than the V3. And you now have the Thrustmaster T-LCM in a similar price range, with very good reviews. Maybe a bit pricier than what you had in mind for pedals but you should consider those if you're happy with your wheel. You will get a coherent package with any of those 2 I think.

Locoblade · Jul 19, 2020

Do a load cell mod on the G25 pedals, makes so much difference. I did it on my G25 for about £50 using GeekyDeaks 3d print design, and that includes ~£30 for the Bodnar module which is optional if you can make your own PCB.

GitHub - GeekyDeaks/g29-load-cell: DIY load cell modification for the logitech G29 pedal set

DIY load cell modification for the logitech G29 pedal set - GeekyDeaks/g29-load-cell

github.com

Silvino Rodrigues · Sep 16, 2020

Locoblade said:
Do a load cell mod on the G25 pedals, makes so much difference. I did it on my G25 for about £50 using GeekyDeaks 3d print design, and that includes ~£30 for the Bodnar module which is optional if you can make your own PCB.

GitHub - GeekyDeaks/g29-load-cell: DIY load cell modification for the logitech G29 pedal set

DIY load cell modification for the logitech G29 pedal set - GeekyDeaks/g29-load-cell

github.com

Locoblade what board of Bodnar's are you talking about. Iam also trying to build a load cell projecto for my G25 setup.

GeekyDeaks · Sep 16, 2020

There are two to choose from:

BU0836-LC Load Cell Joystick Controller : Leo Bodnar Electronics

Leo Bodnar Electronics BU0836-LC Load Cell Joystick Controller - A small USB joystick interface board with pin header connectors to connect buttons, potentiometers, sensors, rotary encoders and switches to a PC or Mac. Build your own gaming device - Commonly used for making pedals with a...

www.leobodnar.com

and

Load Cell Interface LC-USB 16-bit : Leo Bodnar Electronics

Leo Bodnar Electronics Load Cell Interface LC-USB 16-bit - High resolution 16-bit load cell interface. This tiny USB interface is designed to be used in racing simulators pedals with load cell brake. It has one load cell input for brake pedal and two potentiometer inputs for accelerator and...

www.leobodnar.com

The first one is a bit more flexible in that it's got a bunch of inputs you could use for a shifter or button box, but it's slightly lower resolution at 12bits. Pretty sure you wouldn't notice though

Silvino Rodrigues · Sep 16, 2020

Thanks GeekyDeks, actually i saw your project and congrats for that, iam attemp to do one for my self, if you dont mine if i need some help can i ask you?

GeekyDeaks · Sep 16, 2020

Silvino Rodrigues said:
Thanks GeekyDeks, actually i saw your project and congrats for that, iam attemp to do one for my self, if you dont mine if i need some help can i ask you?

Yeah, sure. Always happy to help a fellow tinkerer!