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AMS2 FFB settings

Fanatec ClubSport DD+

Base details in Hardware
Fanatec ClubSport DD+

Profile

Custom / Default+

Torque

18 Nm

Family

Direct drive

Confidence

Medium

Custom FFB available for this base

Fanatec ClubSport DD+ in Automobilista 2: Custom / Default+ profile, Gain 42, Low Force Boost 0, FX 28 and Damping 34.

In AMS2

Type

Custom / Default+

Gain

42

Low Force Boost

0

FX

28

Damping

34

Menu Spring Strength

100

On the device

Fanatec Tuning Menu

SEN

Auto

FFB

100%

FFS

Peak

NDP

10 - 20%

NFR

0 - 3%

NIN

0 - 5%

INT

3 - 4

FEI

80 - 100

FOR

100%

Custom FFB profiles for this base

Community `ffb_custom_settings.txt` files that document settings for this specific base. They replace the FFB physics, not the in-game menu values.

Daniels Topspeed all-ine Custom File for all Bases 1-32Nm v1.7

rFuktor 5.0.1 - By Karsten with Shadak & Panos

Car typeGainLFBFXDamping
Standard60%0%20%35%
Karts65%0%17%40%
Off-road52%0%23%40%
Street52%0%15%40%

On the device

base/fanalab

  • senAuto
  • ffb56% (10Nm is my sweet spot / Increase or decrease for your sweet spot)
  • ffsPeak
  • ndp0%
  • nfr8%
  • nin0% (Can be increased for very light wheels)
  • int1-3
  • fei60%-90%
  • for100%
  • spr100%
  • dpr100%
  • bliOFF
Download the file(198 KB)

It goes in Documents/Automobilista 2 and replaces whatever you have. The Pilot Manager installs it for you and keeps a copy of yours.

Or let the Pilot Manager install it

Pick your base, it shows these same values and writes the file for you, keeping a copy of yours first so you can always go back.

Get Pilot Manager

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Model notes

  • Treat it closer to a high-torque DD than a CSL DD.
  • If Default+ feels too busy, try Custom with the same Gain range.

Every setting in Fanatec Tuning Menu

What each setting does, its range and what we set for AMS2. Anything without a value, leave at default.

Source: Official Tuning Menu FAQ

Main

SEN — Sensitivity

For AMS2AUTO

Degrees of rotation. On AUTO the game sets it.

Range: 90° – 2520° / AUTODef.: AUTO

FF — Force Feedback

Default

Maximum motor strength when the game sends FFB.

Model dependent: check the table above.

Range: 0 – 100%Def.: 100

FEI — Force Effect Intensity

For AMS280 – 100

Intensity and sharpness of effects: 0 is smoothest, 100 sharpest and most direct.

Range: 0 – 100Def.: 100

INT — FFB Interpolation

For AMS22 – 4

Smooths the game signal and raises its refresh rate. Higher = smoother.

Range: OFF, 1 – 20Def.: 6

LIN — FFB LinearityDD only

Default

Linearises the force response. DD bases only.

Range: ON / OFFDef.: OFF

Natural effects (DD only)

Generated by the BASE, not the game. In AMS2 keep them low.

NDP — Natural DamperDD only

Default

Damping that reacts to wheel acceleration and angle.

Model dependent: check the table above.

Range: OFF – 100Def.: 50

NFR — Natural FrictionDD only

For AMS20 – 3

Simulates the mechanical feel of steering components.

Range: OFF – 100Def.: OFF

NIN — Natural InertiaDD only

For AMS20 – 5

Simulates added weight on the steering axle. Useful with very light rims.

Range: OFF – 100Def.: OFF

DirectInput effects

Effects the game requests via DirectInput. AMS2 does not use them heavily: leave at 100 unless you want them off.

FOR — Force

For AMS2100%

Scales constant force effects.

Range: OFF, 010 – 120Def.: 100

SPR — Spring

Default

Scales the spring effect (pulls the wheel to the dynamic centre).

AMS2 barely uses it; the default (100) is harmless.

Range: OFF, 010 – 120Def.: 100

DPR — Damper

Default

Scales the damper effect requested by the game.

Range: OFF, 010 – 120Def.: 100

Wheel / pedals

SHO — Shock

Default

Rim rumble motors, if your wheel has them.

Range: OFF, 10 – 100%Def.: 100

BLI — Brake Level Indicator

Default

Vibrates when you reach the brake % you set.

Range: OFF – 100Def.: OFF

BRF — Brake Force

Default

Brake pedal curve (load cell).

Range: MIN – 50 – MAXDef.: 50

MPS — Multi Position Switch

Default

Mode for the rim multi-position switches.

Range: AUTO / Encoder / Constant / PulseDef.: AUTO

About this base

18 Nm holding-torque Direct Drive base (15 Nm before the May 2026 firmware), with a German-designed servo motor and QR2 Type-F. Strong torque headroom for formula and GT, on PC and PlayStation.

Wheelbases these settings are for

These settings are made for the models below. Open the sheet for full specs.

Fanatec ClubSport DD+

Fanatec ClubSport DD+

18 Nm

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