Problem with controller / wheel in manual transmission mod

[netusaku]

Hi guys,
I want to use the manual transmission mod by ikt to practice gear changing with an H-shifter.
Everything works fine except it switches to sequential gears every time I press the pedals more than half way.

I found this in the readme page of the mod: "If controller input is detected, this option automatic reverts to sequential."

Any ideas how to disable this feature from the mod? Or how to make the pedals not appear as a "controller"? Or a different software to use? (I'm using the X360CE controller emulator.)

Thanks!