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AMS2 FFB Settings
Automobilista 2 has only a few force feedback sliders, but the profile you pick changes the feel more than any of them. Here is what each setting does, starting values by wheel from Reiza and the wheel makers, and how to install a custom FFB file.
Where to find AMS2 force feedback settings
- Main FFB settings: Options → Controls → Force Feedback. Here you set Type (the profile), Gain, Low Force Boost, FX, Damping and Menu Spring Strength.
- Per-car strength: Vehicle FFB Gain in each car's setup screen. It multiplies your main Gain.
- Telemetry for dashboards and shakers: Options → System: Shared Memory "Project CARS 2", UDP frequency 1, UDP protocol "Project CARS 2".
Values below are for the current game (V1.6.9, September 2026). Reiza last revised the Default and Default+ profiles in V1.6.8 (October 2025); its per-wheel numbers date from V1.4 (2022), so treat them as starting points.
Default, Default+ or Custom?
| Profile | What you feel | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| Default | Steering forces with light damping and friction for centre feel, plus a little chassis feel (mainly yaw). | You want the cleanest, most natural feel, especially on direct drive. |
| Default+ | Adds understeer drop-off, more chassis feedback from weight transfer, and engine and drivetrain vibration. | You want more information, or you use a gear or belt wheel. The most common choice. |
| Custom | Bare steering forces from the game, plus whatever a ffb_custom_settings.txt file adds. | You want to tune every effect or use a community file. |
Profile descriptions from Reiza via SimRacingCockpit and Coach Dave Academy.
What each AMS2 FFB slider does
- Gain: overall strength. Lower on strong wheels, higher on weak ones. Too high and the force clips (goes flat at full strength).
- Low Force Boost (LFB): strengthens very weak forces so low-power wheels can feel small details. Keep it at 0 to 10 on direct drive.
- FX: how strong the extra effects are (chassis, vibration, slip). Lower it if you use bass shakers or motion.
- Damping: adds weight and calms the wheel around centre; stops oscillation on straights. Reiza's starting point is 50; use 0 only on old low-torque wheels with high internal friction (G25, Driving Force Pro).
- Menu Spring Strength: centring force in menus only. Keep it under 10 on direct drive so the wheel does not snap when a session ends.
AMS2 FFB settings by wheel type
| Wheel type | Gain | LFB | FX | Damping | Menu spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old gear/belt (G25, G27) | 80–100 | 50–75 | 25–40 | 0–15 | 50 |
| Mid-range gear/belt (G923, T248, T300, T500) | 70–90 | 10–35 | 45–65 | 10–30 | 50 |
| Entry direct drive, 4–15 Nm (CSL DD, MOZA R3–R12) | 35–100 | 5–10 | 25–60 | 5–50 | 20 |
| High-end direct drive, 15–35 Nm (Simucube, Simagic, Asetek) | 25–50 | 0–10 | 5–60 | 10–50 | 10 |
Ranges from Coach Dave Academy (updated July 2026). Start in the middle and adjust; lower Gain if the wheel clips.
AMS2 FFB settings by wheel
| Wheel | Profile | Gain | LFB | FX | Damping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logitech G29 / G923 | Default+ | 80 | 50 | 20 | 10 |
| Logitech RS50 (8 Nm) | Default+ | 80 | 0 | 60 | 50 |
| Logitech G PRO (11 Nm) | Default+ | 55 | 0 | 80 | 50 |
| Thrustmaster T-GT | Default+ | 75 | 10 | 50 | 40 |
| Thrustmaster T598 | Default+ | 75 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Thrustmaster T818 | Default | 30–40 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) | Default+ | 60 | 7 | 50 | 50 |
| Fanatec Podium DD1 / strong DD | Default+ | 30–40 | 0–10 | 10–50 | 50–70 |
| Simucube 2 Sport | Default+ | 40 | 2 | 50 | 50 |
G29/G923, T-GT, CSL DD, DD1 and Simucube from Reiza's V1.4 guide; RS50 and G PRO from Logitech's sheet (Feb 2026); T598 and T818 from Thrustmaster's sheets (Jan 2025, Feb 2023); all compiled by SimRacingCockpit. Reiza's guide does not name a profile for its values, so Default+ is our suggestion there. Menu spring: 1 to 3 on the Logitech and Thrustmaster direct drive bases.
- MOZA (R3, R5, R9, R12; see also MOZA R5 settings): MOZA publishes no AMS2 values. Start with the entry direct drive row above: Default+, Damping 50, LFB 0 to 10, Menu spring under 10, and set Gain by feel.
- Thrustmaster T300, T248, TX: use the mid-range gear/belt row. These wheels have few settings of their own, so a custom FFB file is the main way to tune them further.
- Simagic and Asetek: use the high-end direct drive row and Default or Default+.
Wheelbase software settings for AMS2
- Fanatec CSL DD: SEN Auto, FFB 100%, FFS Linear, NDP 22, NFR 14, NIN 10, INT 2–4, FEI 80, FOR 100.
- MOZA Pit House: game FFB intensity and max output torque 100% on the R3, R5 and R9 (70 to 90% and 70 to 80% on the R16 and R21), road sensitivity 8–10 for full detail or 4–6 for smoother, steering angle synchronous.
- Logitech G HUB (G29/G923): operating range 900°, sensitivity 50, centering spring 20 with "centering spring in non-force feedback games" unticked, TRUEFORCE "Apply settings from game".
- Logitech RS50 on the wheel: strength 8 Nm, compatibility PRO, FFB filter 1, dampener off, TRUEFORCE audio 40, 1080°. G PRO: 11 Nm, PRO, filter 4, dampener off, TRUEFORCE audio 100, 1080°.
- Thrustmaster T598: master gain 100%, mode E, inertia high, friction off, boosts 0, damper 0%, spring auto, end stop high.
- Simucube 2 Sport: overall strength 40–60%, 900°, reconstruction filter 1, damping 8–10%, friction 2–8%, slew rate limit 0.21 (stops rattle on kerbs).
How to install a custom FFB file in AMS2
- Download a community file, usually shared on Reiza's forum in the "Custom Force Feedback" thread. Popular files are built for particular wheels or car types, such as rally.
- Close the game and put the file, named
ffb_custom_settings.txt, in Documents\Automobilista 2. Back up any file already there. - Start AMS2 and set Type to Custom in Options → Controls → Force Feedback.
- Re-tune Gain, LFB and Damping, as custom files often feel stronger. If the file adds lots of effects, lower FX.
AMS2 loads one custom file at a time, so drivers who want separate files (for example rally and circuit) swap them with a small script or a mod manager while the game is closed. Reiza's advice is to find a file that works for you and stick with it.
Clipping and per-car gain
- Check for clipping: the tyre and suspension on-screen display has an FFB bar. If the top bar (above 100%) lights often, lower Gain or that car's Vehicle FFB Gain. Brief spikes on hard kerbs are normal.
- Strong cars, weak cars: set Gain so your strongest regular car does not clip, then raise Vehicle FFB Gain for light cars instead of changing the main Gain each time.
- Wheel oscillates on straights: raise Damping. Feels numb on centre: try Default+ or a little more LFB (gear and belt wheels).
- Shakers or motion: lower FX rather than looking for a different file. See our bass shaker guide.
More FFB guides: iRacing FFB settings, LMU settings and ACC settings. Shopping for a base? See the direct drive guide. Then set your view with the FOV calculator.
FAQ
What are the best AMS2 FFB settings?
Type Default+, then Gain, LFB, FX and Damping for your wheel: for example Gain 60, LFB 7, FX 50, Damping 50 on a Fanatec CSL DD, or Gain 80, LFB 50, FX 20, Damping 10 on a Logitech G29 or G923. Lower Gain if the wheel clips.
What are the best AMS2 FFB settings for the Logitech G29?
G HUB at 900° and sensitivity 50, then in game Gain 80, Low Force Boost 50, FX 20, Damping 10, starting from Reiza's recommendation.
What are the best AMS2 settings for the Fanatec CSL DD?
On the base: FFB 100%, Linear, NDP 22, NFR 14, NIN 10, INT 2–4, FEI 80. In game: Gain 60, LFB 7, FX 50, Damping 50.
Default or Default+ in AMS2?
Default+ adds understeer drop-off, chassis feel and engine vibration, and suits most drivers. Default is cleaner and lighter, which some direct drive users prefer.
How do I install a custom FFB file in AMS2?
Close the game, place the ffb_custom_settings.txt file in Documents\Automobilista 2, then set the FFB Type to Custom and re-tune Gain, LFB and Damping.
Why does my AMS2 force feedback feel weak or flat?
Usually clipping: Gain is so high the force maxes out. Lower Gain or Vehicle FFB Gain until the top FFB bar rarely lights. On gear or belt wheels, a little more Low Force Boost brings back centre detail.
Is AMS2 force feedback realistic?
Yes. AMS2 is known for detailed force feedback, and the Default profile gives mostly steering forces with few added effects, which is closest to a real car's steering.
Sources: SimRacingCockpit: Automobilista 2 wheel settings (Reiza, Logitech, Thrustmaster and MOZA values); Coach Dave Academy: AMS2 FFB settings guide; Reiza: AMS2 V1.4 force feedback recommendations; Reiza forum: custom force feedback thread. Last reviewed October 2026.