I can drift in real life fairly well but I can't do **** with the controller because I just can't get enough precise steering with the joysticks. I'm ready for the new gaming experience.
Agreed, at first your going to have a bit of a job just doing clean laps! Your going to get very frustrated with the DFP at first but stick with it and with a lot of practice you will get better. Id suggest just trying for fast "grip" laps and when you feel you got it under control then try for drifting. When i first got my DFP i was so unimpressed that it didnt instantly turn me into a hot lapping beast i left it on the shelf for a good month. Just dont expect to be a driving god with the wheel straight away, it takes a fair bit of time.
Yeah, when you first get the DFP you're going to go through the "Oh NO, I suck again!!!" phase. Like Specialized said, just stick with it. Once you get re-familiarized with the new control scheme, you'll be in (probably) better shape than before.
Congrats! And best of luck figuring out the drift.