I would be up for ps3 races when I could.. I am all for no aids but wouldn't restrict it to manual because I tend to use auto as I agree with Beelsebob when it comes to the feeling with what gear to be in.. I have a Logitech wheel (the gran tourismo one) It works pretty well and I have set my flappy paddles to kers and drs. l also built a frame for it (the wife doesn't approve but I made it so it disassembles) I use one of those gaming rocker chairs within the frame which has a sub and speakers in.. All in all it works nicely and was a lot cheaper than buying one of the pre made frames etc.
You can get through the tunnel at Monaco with DRS no problem
Eau Rouge is another story...