Logitech G29 Shifter Mod Screw Mod

Hey guys in this one we are doing g a mod on the logitech g29 shifter. I have to give credit to ThatBrokeGamer for originally doing this mod!
ThatBrokeGamer video of mod
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[@DickDebonaire]

After going through this fun endeavor a total of three times, I learned the hard way how critical the amount of preload you add to that spring is. First I added an SAE #4 socket head screw. The screw head added about 2 mm of preload. Made a difference but not enough. Then I added a 4.5 mm (or 4 mm, can't remember) ball bearing underneath that screw for a total preload of about 6 or 6.5 mm. Made it ridiculously notchy to the point of not even being useable. So I removed the screw and left just the ball bearing in. Near perfection but if I could do it again (which I won't!) 5 mm of additional preload under the spring would likely be perfect

[@chrisdonnelly5904]

About a year ago I got the truebrake mod from AXC Sim, Its a linear potentiometer that replicates a load cell so the brake actually works like a brake pedal actually does in a real car by pressure instead of travel distance. I also bought their potentiometer replacements for the clutch and gas pedal they are a much better design than the crappy Logitech rotary potentiometers that will soon start reading erratically, All together its a night and day difference and worth researching if your not happy with the factory logitech pedals

[@DickDebonaire]

About a month ago I bought the Truebrake mod and agree about the night and day difference it makes. Did you also move the OEM brake spring to the clutch and the OEM clutch spring to the gas pedal? (tossing the OEM gas pedal spring)

[@sonyx5332]

@@DickDebonaire I did.

[@Forest12896]

did this mod a few years ago with my G25 shifter, it really is a game changer. Shifts are so much more satisfying

[@hdycreator]

It really does make the shifts more satisfying!!

[@Forest12896]

Still using that same G25 today! About to throw an adapter on it so I can switch to a gt style rim

[@fe2890]

@@Forest12896 till this day? 👀what do you play ?

[@Forest12896]

AC, BeamNG, American Truck Sim,

[@MRVCSL80]

​@Forest12896 up until last year i was using my g25! god i miss it!! it now sits on my shelf😢

[@GregoryShtevensh]

I just did this mod after your vid, I use the H-Pattern tactile mod, and the inner ring with rubber bands, as well as a taller, yet lighter shift knob. Feels twice as good to use now. But I didnt think I needed the headbolt/spring mod, and basically wasted my time by taking it apart. But now I've just done it, and it really compliments the H Pattern mod well. I made a 5.4mm wide by 5mm tall cylinder on my 3d printer. Actually a half decent shifter now

[@FNXPWR]

Appreciate the Dimensions

[@deepwaterled]

This is cool I think I will definitely do this when my stuff arrives

[@Manican2000]

Installed mine thanks for the tutorial. Works amazing

[@MrBn100ful]

Good video and nice mods. I have used a lego connector peg filed to 5mm. It's perfect!

[@gamernaut8864]

Sweet mod! I gotta do this to my shifter asap. Wouldn't it be nice if Logitech actually spent the time and the few pennies to make their shifter better so we, the consumers, didn't have to. The corner cutting from these big companies is ridiculous.

[@zBalistiqRain]

I don’t think most people would like the shifter to be that notchy, most people play for fun and don’t play sims so it’s just arcade racing stuff. I think that’s the reason why it’s not the best from factory. Maybe the new pro version is better and targeted towards more demanding users.

[@GregoryShtevensh]

Yeah I have this shifter and it's cheap crap. But it's also cheap to buy

[@RCMADNESS88]

Gave it a shot and was definitely worth it.

[@theinternet8853]

"This is a game changing mod" 👏

[@bescanocft]

pedal mod is worth it if u plan to keep the rig, i swapped out the clutch spring with a $7 variable spring and swapped gas spring with the stock clutch spring. won't give u faster lap times, but makes feathering the gas alil more real. thanks 4 this vid

[@govindersingh3058]

thanks bro this is awsome

[@bp8__163]

nice video. i’ve also preloaded the shifter resistance spring, and noticed it feels a lot better. i used a 3d printed spacer i made. i’m curious if there’s any springs out there that are the same dimensions just heavier?

[@hdycreator]

Very nice. After the mod, the shifter is feeling a lot better. I will still replace it sometime in the future, but for now I'll keep using it

[@GregoryShtevensh]

Hi, I'd like to print a spacer to, what size did you use?

[@bp8__163]

@@GregoryShtevensh I do not remember, i’m sorry.

[@tupercharged]

@@GregoryShtevensh someone else said they printed a 5.4mm wide, 5mm tall cylinder and that size was perfect

[@GregoryShtevensh]

@@tupercharged I made my own, 4mm by 5.4mm. 5mm was too rough imo

[@markburgess4528]

For anyone going to do this put a touch of grease/Vaseline on top of the spring to hold the ball bearing in place while reassembling it.

[@bignlk]

Hey man, how’d you fix the wires being pinched? Unfortunately ran into the same problem when I was on forza immediately noticed it didn’t register the gear

[@mrralphman]

Thanks for the video, I like your style. 😄 I don't 'spose you have the exact dimensions of the screw?

[@avefenixestarlyn7489]

Excelente gracias por el video me funcionó de maravilla

[@Hyatchi]

❤❤❤

[@markcampbell2364]

Ive done this mod with machine screw, Works great however the potentiometer on mine spring out and I stuck t in upsie down and couldnt figure out for a bt why the gears wernt reading properly😆works great tho

[@loaked3000]

I have that exact same set of set screws from harbor freight lol. Def going to do this tonight. Wonder how this would be with the 3d printed magnet/gate mod

[@woe.num.1]

Did you ever do this mod with the 3d printed gated magnet mod?

[@loaked3000]

@@woe.num.1 I did not, I was more than happy with doing this mod. I did use some thick grease made for bicycle cranks in there which helped smoothed the overall feel which I would recommend using something similar or some thick silicone. From what I have seen those printed gate mods break really easily and the way I hammer on it I am sure it would be on borrowed time. If I found one cheap enough maybe it would be worth it, if you get one let me know!

[@woe.num.1]

@@loaked3000 I just ordered the mod I’ll write back when I test it out

[@hdycreator]

I'm intrigued to sew how it works out!

[@fe2890]

@@woe.num.1 did you get the magnetic shifter mod? How is it

[@arturschuch]

If you guys are going to do it, add just 5-6mm of preload, more than that, it is impossible to make it stay in place, you use for a few races and the ball fell from the spring, I was trying with 8mm at first, now I'm usign 6mm and it is perfect

[@Verse99]

What race rig are you using? I need something exactly like this

[@hdycreator]

I'm using the next level racing gt light, I've modified it to add my own seat

[@trashiestpanda7846]

Got a shifter for Christmas only for it to be dead on arrival, opened it up to find that one of the wires had snapped. Did the mod anyways for practice and to see how it felt lol. My replacement arrives on Monday as they were almost a month out on shipping :/

[@hdycreator]

That's a bummer to have it DOA luckily your getting a replacement.!

[@ninjacb7xcm633]

Not going to lie mine's went out in the middle of a race within two months of owning it, I smacked the right side of the base and been fine ever since 😂

[@coreygarcher5514]

What are you using to run the hand brake with the g29?

[@hdycreator]

It plugged directly to computer through usb

[@whostroubled]

Anyone struggling to find a piece to fit inside the spring, I spent hours tryna find something with enough decent size - head to give a decent preload, In the end I made one myself by shaving a wooden dowel into the shape and size I needed lol…also for any newer batches from Logitech the cable that you unplug is glued down to the plastic housing and it’s very tricky to free the cable without damaging it, again, be patient, oh and Incase anyone is wondering. It makes a huge difference🔥🔥. #TeamMod#FckkWarrenty

[@woe.num.1]

What size was the screw you used if you remember?

[@ninjacb7xcm633]

Use a m3x10 and the head has to be for hex

[@elmagnate8]

Que juego es ese . Si es azetto corsa como hizo para jugar en la ciudad o donde consigue los mod

[@Dexterzlabs]

Gotta grease her up tho 9:17

[@BoostedGTracing]

Hey bro, what’s the game? Is it on PS4? Cheers Mark

[@hdycreator]

It's assetto corsa on pc.

[@RagnarOdinson]

Sooo… Basically it’s DIY Difficulty rating would be right about on par with assembling your first AR15 stripped Lower Receiver, Lower parts kit, and Trigger Group assembly. Lol, Ya mostly need to just know exactly where and when to look out for possible flying springs and/or spring detents. Then, it’s a piece of cake! 🤣, 👊!!

[@swe9t490]

what is ur racing sim rig called?

[@hdycreator]

It started out as the next level racing gt light

[@FaustoOliveiraFilho]

What game is this?

[@DickDebonaire]

Knowing there's a good chance the ball bearing will fly across the the room, does anyone know the size so I can have a spare ready?

[@danoz-ds2rt]

its 3/16 or 5mm

[@DickDebonaire]

@@danoz-ds2rt when I took mine apart I measured everything so I could share that information here and have it for myself. Measured the ball diameter, the spring diameter, length and wire size. The diameter of the hole it all goes into. And now I can't find what I wrote down. The kind of thing that makes me effing crazy. When (if) I find it I'll make sure to post it here

[@thicksteve1761]

​@@DickDebonairebrother, did you find it??

[@adlimohamed_]

For those who wants to try this mod, do it! But make sure to add some grease near the ball bearing for smoother movement and less "clacking" sound.

[@luna2.026]

What shift knob is that?

[@hdycreator]

I found it on Amazon for like 10 bucks!

[@PPOPPA]

Carefully that plastic can broke for easy if it broke you need to buy new one shifter only. That my plastic are already broke.😢😢

[@hdycreator]

Nice heads up! What plastic part specifically?

[@PPOPPA]

@@hdycreator Sorry,i mean white plastic with spring and ball bearing.

[@fookum_]

Still holding up?

[@hdycreator]

It is still holding up with no issues as of yet!

[@woe.num.1]

Edit: oh i see there are two more screws holding it in place, i dont have a screwdriver skinny enough to fit down the crevace. :/ am I the only one who's platic piece still wouldn't come out after I took out the 2 screws. @2:30

[@gropaygrapay]

Mine won’t come out either

[@fe2890]

@@gropaygrapay there’s two screws you’re missing

[@gropaygrapay]

@ F E Oh, ok. I just skipped that step and did the mod without removing the piece and it still worked just fine

[@bloodymeatballz2368]

Is it better?!

[@hdycreator]

Yes it is better than the stock feel for sure!

[@funnyanimalworld7579]

Best way to mod it is to not buy it

[@hdycreator]

Truth!!

[@DickDebonaire]

Many, many people already have it however

[@dhendricks876]

What shift knob is that ?

[@hdycreator]

I got it on amazon last year. It was 10 bucks now its gone up 5 bucks. EZAUTOWRAP Neo Chrome Stick Shift Knob Weighted Manual Gear Shifter JDM Aluminum Rainbow 06 a.co/d/3kTee4r

[@bradleybenfell4895]

Whats the bit called that u put the 2 screws into to hold the gear knob?