Well, a wheel is not needed really. I drove the XRG rather well (within 3-4s of WR) on KBn. It just takes loads of training, and then some. In fact, some of the faster times on BL1 with XRG have been set with KB.
Wheel is an easier way to be consitent as far as I'm concerned.
As has been stated in other threads, you have to have a better suited set on KB, as in better suited for the KB-car-track combo, not only car-track.
Which leads to a slight problem with driving the XRG (most experience). The sets from inferno often have locked diff, and positive toe, neither of which I like when driving on KB. Usually I set the toe to a negative number, and switch to LSD. Might also have to take a look at the brakes.
Having brakes set up to lock the tires into skidding the car can be very fast, but also hard to drive.
I used the inferno sets, and other sets I got donated, as a base for my own sets.
As a sidenote, I have abandoned the XRT in favour of the RB4, at least the latter speaks to me.
Gonna add my 2 pence. I learned to drive the XFG rather effeciently within 3days, it took me more than 2weeks to drive the XRG properly. Although, I only spent 4-5h per day driving.
The XFG and the XRG are basically each others opposites. The biggest difference is in the way one counters oversteer/understeer. I suggest attempting to race a RallyX track to learn countering properly. It's hard, but when you can get around RallyX tracks without spinning you will be able to drive the car rather well on tarmac. What RallyX teaches you is gentle pedalwork, not too hard braking/accelerating, nor to soft. Too little throttle can result in a spin.
A last note, sets might be different when driving KB/W/M. A set I loved with KB, is less than perfect on W.
Naah, I'm mostly stuck at my PC. I hate physical exhertion with a vengeance, and the main interest lies in Anime... Well, I have work, but that's an other matter entirely.
Oh btw, I'm a mailman, I drive narrow winding forest roads all day. I get paid for practice. ;P
Another pure being entering the game, try not to destroy my innocence too quickly. ;P
I come from Gran Turismo 1-4, and, most recently, WoW... Let's just leave it at that. But, as is evident, I have no social life, so I hope I'll fit right in.
I downloaded the game yesterday, got a license and a steering wheel today... Let's just see if I can make the darn wheel fit the desk... *Brings out a saw*