When I got the racing wheel, the pedals didn't work but all the wheel and all the buttons worked fine. After some troubleshooting I was able to fix the problem by doing the following: with the wheel and console on, disconnect the cable that connects the pedals to the wheel, hold both pedals down, then reconnect the cable to the wheel. I think I'll add a video demonstration with this technique later.
I think the polarity of the pedals was off when it got shipped.
With that fixed, the wheel performed pretty well. The position was uncomfortable when attached to my coffee table and sitting on the couch. It left me hunched over with my elbows on my knees in a very unnatural driving position. I'll have to figure something with a chair and table-height platform like a TV-tray.
The force feedback is okay, but when your car gets loose and you have to correct, you really put a bit of force against the force feedback and you hear the motor give a little whir sound. This has me a bit worried about longtime longevity as another reviewer stated.
I've only played a few races with the wheel, but so far I don't see any improvement in my driving. I got pretty good with the controller (in Forza 2 with ABS, STM, and TCS all turned off so I have to modulate brake, throttle, and steering pretty carefully). I like how the force feedback gives me an earlier response when I'm loosing traction, but because I have to overcome the force to correct, it makes it harder to stay in control.
The paddle shifters are AWESOME. Transitioning from GT1,2,3, and 4 where I used my index fingers on the top shoulder buttons to shift (L2 and R2 on the PS1/PS2), I got fumbled up a bit shifting in Forza w/ my thumb on B and X. The paddle shifters have put things back in place for me.
The wheel definitely adds to the fun factor and, in my opinion, would be an EXCELLENT device to teach young kids how to drive (I swear I'm a better driver now for playing GT1 and 2 in jr high and high school before getting my license). Having to work the wheel and pedals adds a lot to the driver training already afforded by controller play. Get more detail about Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel.
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