A few questions please

[lemmingDev]

I loaded the EMUGT.hex and I was able to control the car, but there was no force feedback

I switched games to need for speed shift 2, and it detected the wheel as Driving Force, and had force feedback

I *think* the issue may be that I'm using the platnium version of the RR7 game, and it *might* have FFB removed

I'll grab a copy of the original disc and see how I go

From memory, if it is working, does the controls menu indicate the wheel is connected?

[lemmingDev]

Yeah - The platinum version of the game seemed to be the issue

GIMX is able to help you get Ridge Racer 7 working with force feedback on PS3 with another wheel
I just happened to use a Logitech G29

A few things to note:

1. GIMX firmware needs to be EMUDF.hex <-- Driving Force PS2
2. Your PS3 needs to have WebMan disabled
3. The game can't be the platinum version
- BLUS30001-[Ridge Racer 7] works
- BCES00009 - [Ridge Racer 7 Platinum Edition] does not work
4. The controller settings under options won't mention the wheel, but it works well

Thanks to isamu for helping out