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AMS2 FFB settings

Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5

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Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5

Profile

Default+

Torque

8 Nm

Family

Belt

Confidence

Derived

Derived settings: there is no validated preset for this base, so we start from its family and torque recipe. An honest starting point, not dogma.

Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 in Automobilista 2: Default+ profile, Gain 70, Low Force Boost 15, FX 35 and Damping 35.

In AMS2

Type

Default+

Gain

70

Low Force Boost

15

FX

35

Damping

35

Menu Spring Strength

100

On the device

Fanatec Tuning Menu

SEN

Auto

FF

100

DRI

Off / 1

SPR

0

DPR

0 - 20

Model notes

  • Strong belt base: you can sit a few Gain points lower than a T300.
  • This is the safe all-rounder for GT and touring cars.
  • Raise Gain only if the FFB meter is not clipping.

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

The classic ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5: belt-driven force feedback around 8 Nm, the mid-range Fanatec base that defined the pre-Direct-Drive era. Works with the full ClubSport/CSL wheel ecosystem.

Wheelbases these settings are for

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

Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5

Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5

8 Nm

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