Use of DFP Affecting Real-Life Driving?
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My driving really hasn't changed any, since I was driving for many years before GT ever came out, and I've only had the DFP since just before GT4 was released.
The only similarity I noticed is that I hold the steering wheel in my car the same way I do the DFP.. it's got the same three-prong wheel style (although of course it's bigger). In my case, it's holding it at approximately 9 and 3 (mostly 9, since I tend to keep my right hand on the shifter), with my thumbs resting on top of the strut. In a way, I suppose that's inspired by the DFP, since I owned the DFP before I owned my car, and since the wheel design is similar, I sort of "adopted" my game-grip to my real-car-grip.
I also tend to hold the shifter the same way I do in the game, with my hand resting lightly on the top of it, gripping it with the H-diagram in my palm.
So there are similarities in the way I hold the wheel, but as for actually affecting my driving? No, not really. I think it's always been the other way 'round, since I've been driving for years.. I adapted my real-life driving style to the game.
The only similarity I noticed is that I hold the steering wheel in my car the same way I do the DFP.. it's got the same three-prong wheel style (although of course it's bigger). In my case, it's holding it at approximately 9 and 3 (mostly 9, since I tend to keep my right hand on the shifter), with my thumbs resting on top of the strut. In a way, I suppose that's inspired by the DFP, since I owned the DFP before I owned my car, and since the wheel design is similar, I sort of "adopted" my game-grip to my real-car-grip.
I also tend to hold the shifter the same way I do in the game, with my hand resting lightly on the top of it, gripping it with the H-diagram in my palm.
So there are similarities in the way I hold the wheel, but as for actually affecting my driving? No, not really. I think it's always been the other way 'round, since I've been driving for years.. I adapted my real-life driving style to the game.
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- PURE_DrWatson
i expect most people would have the same response... real driving technique adopted to the virtual.
however for those youngins that have never driven a car, I've always been a proponent that the use of simulators and video games with wheel+pedal setup is a very good thing.
It allows you to get familiar with the mechnics of driving; and if you're more cofortable using the tools, you will be able to concentrate more on paying attention and learning the rules of the road.
so, my tip to parents... buy your kid a steering wheel, its cheaper than writing off the audi.
however for those youngins that have never driven a car, I've always been a proponent that the use of simulators and video games with wheel+pedal setup is a very good thing.
It allows you to get familiar with the mechnics of driving; and if you're more cofortable using the tools, you will be able to concentrate more on paying attention and learning the rules of the road.
so, my tip to parents... buy your kid a steering wheel, its cheaper than writing off the audi.
Im afraid I might try to drift my camry in the future out of instict... even though you really cant... But, yeah, the only reason I got GT4 + DFP was because I told my dad that there was this great condition AE86 on sale for, get this: $875! So I kept on pressing on him to get it for me, but then it took him hella long to finally decide and nect thing you know the dude had already sold the car... So my dad got me the DFP + GT4 to make up for it 
I got the Camry as a present from my grandparents... My aunt got them a new civic, so they had no need for the camry. My mom sold it to them like 5 years ago anyways, so we re-owned it.
I got the Camry as a present from my grandparents... My aunt got them a new civic, so they had no need for the camry. My mom sold it to them like 5 years ago anyways, so we re-owned it.- 860
My style is slightly different as far as drifting in real life is concerned if I go drifting in GT4 first. But it wears off and goes back to normal after I screw up the first 2-3 turns because of it. (not a bad screw up just jerky looking or ending it too quickly)
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- PURE_DrWatson
N35QU1KIm afraid I might try to drift my camry in the future out of instict... even though you really cant... But, yeah, the only reason I got GT4 + DFP was because I told my dad that there was this great condition AE86 on sale for, get this: $875! So I kept on pressing on him to get it for me, but then it took him hella long to finally decide and nect thing you know the dude had already sold the car... So my dad got me the DFP + GT4 to make up for it
if its anything like the corolla... wow, 90's corollas run for ever.
my lady's brother got one given to him by his grandparents, they thought it would die any day... heh, 200,000 miles later; i used it when my focus was getting recall work done. car doesn't owe anyone any more favors.
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It doesn't affect your driving. The DFP is much smaller and heavier than the wheel in my car. I tend to keep my hands locked at 9 and 3 and rarely feed it (except for very tight hairpins). IRL I feed the wheel much more, and use the "wipe" technique (mm - power steering 
) for parking, etc.
If you ever go go-karting you find that that affects your driving until the first corner, when you realise that in comparison you're now driving a barge! Even so, after two or three corners everything has re-set, so by the time you get out of the car park you're back to normal.
I think it's probably a good idea to practise with GT4 - the AI is as stupid as some of the drivers you get on the roads IRL.
) for parking, etc.If you ever go go-karting you find that that affects your driving until the first corner, when you realise that in comparison you're now driving a barge! Even so, after two or three corners everything has re-set, so by the time you get out of the car park you're back to normal.
I think it's probably a good idea to practise with GT4 - the AI is as stupid as some of the drivers you get on the roads IRL.
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My DFP actually feels the same as my real car (CRX with 300 Momo steering wheel, no power steering, wide tires) and I think the practice with GT4 helped me just today in real life. It was wet and I entered a 90degrees turn too fast. The car normally understeers but there were some bumps on the road and the rear end stepped out ! I didn't lift off and calmly countersteered without overcorrecting it.
Must have looked like I knew what I was doing to the people outside :-)
Must have looked like I knew what I was doing to the people outside :-)
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I remember using the MC2 Racing Wheel before getting my license and that really screwed me up. I wouldn't recommend playing hours with a wheel because it'll feel really weird once you get in a real car - it's not a game! lol
you know what? i have driven many cars thanks to friends and friends who work for rental companies. i have driven the Dodge SRT-4, S2000, AE86, TL, RSX, 300C, Magnum (really the same.. as 300C), Escape, Altima, Maxima, Sentra SE-R, all the civic hatchbacks, echo, 2006 yaris, matrix, 06 corolla... and yah.. theres more... well what i am really saying is that... Driving with the DFP is totally different than driving in real life... 140 Km/h is totally different from real life and in game... in real life, your heart starts pumping, you look around your vehicle, constantly looking for cops in your rear view mirror, you heart goes NUTS! i am just 17 and theres still more cars i am looking forward to drive.
Its actually great idea to learn to drive using the DFP then drive in real life... your hand placements on the wheel will be perfect... and in a driving school or driving test... you will need to hold on 10 and 2 or 9 and 3. Thanks to driving games such as GT4, i didnt go to driving school... maybe its just becuase i snuck out the car when i was younger.. AHHAHAHHA... the only difference i learned is that since i was allowed to drive by myself, i always treated open road, straight aways... as a "floor it" section... but you will get over that as i did....
Its actually great idea to learn to drive using the DFP then drive in real life... your hand placements on the wheel will be perfect... and in a driving school or driving test... you will need to hold on 10 and 2 or 9 and 3. Thanks to driving games such as GT4, i didnt go to driving school... maybe its just becuase i snuck out the car when i was younger.. AHHAHAHHA... the only difference i learned is that since i was allowed to drive by myself, i always treated open road, straight aways... as a "floor it" section... but you will get over that as i did....
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What the smokes were you doing in a Ka on a football field anyways?
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I borrowed a Mitsubishi Galant (1990) today and after returning it I spent some time with GT4. By accident, the '89 Galant was available at the Used Cars and bought one for fun to compare the engine sounds and specs.
I left it in its original state (except oil change) and took it for a spin. I haven't played GT4 for months, yet I was back to "DFP driving mode" right away, left foot on the brake, fainting through the curves and everything.
So no, DFP does not affect real life driving or the other way around, although there was something familiar about the way the car shifted weight and suspension, plus of course the sound. After a few laps I started to push the GT4 car more and was thinking there's no way the real life car (FF) would be this stable and free from understeering. Checked the specs again to turn off any aids, then finally saw that the GT4 car is a 4WD. 💡
I left it in its original state (except oil change) and took it for a spin. I haven't played GT4 for months, yet I was back to "DFP driving mode" right away, left foot on the brake, fainting through the curves and everything.
So no, DFP does not affect real life driving or the other way around, although there was something familiar about the way the car shifted weight and suspension, plus of course the sound. After a few laps I started to push the GT4 car more and was thinking there's no way the real life car (FF) would be this stable and free from understeering. Checked the specs again to turn off any aids, then finally saw that the GT4 car is a 4WD. 💡
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