Had an idea for new usb wheel.

[Stew2000]

If GT5 is going be a real Racing Simulator don't you think we should start seeing steering wheels with panels of different switchs for Ignition, Fuel pump and other random things Race cars have...
Like so:

Maybe a bit more low tech though

 

[91hondawagon]

Would be a bit pricey, wouldn't it?

Some people have actually cut dashboards out of real cars and used them in their GT5 setup. It would be a lot of work, but I think it'd be cheaper than buying a $1000 instrument panel.

 

[Stew2000]

It will only cost that much if the community don't put their foot down and realise it probably costs around £20 to make a G25.
edit--
I like your idea though. maybe I could get a cheap wheel off ebay and re-wire the buttons.

 

[TheCracker]

If GT5 is going be a real Racing Simulator don't you think we should start seeing steering wheels with panels of different switchs for Ignition, Fuel pump and other random things Race cars have...
Like so:

Maybe a bit more low tech though

I think that panel is pretty low tech looking. Most (non-Nascar) dashes have multiple use digital Stack-style units. A dash like that might suit a proper sim-racer, but on a more modern and road-car based Gran Turismo series most of those dials and switches would be redundant.

 

[Stew2000]

Then you wouldn't buy it would you.
although being usb it would work with other games like LFS and Rfactor.