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Fanatec CSL DD Settings
The CSL DD has two layers of settings: the tuning menu on the base (or in the Fanatec App) and the force feedback in each game. Here is what every tuning menu setting does, then recommended values for each sim, from Fanatec where it publishes them.
Fanatec CSL DD tuning menu explained
Hold the Tuning Menu button on your wheel for 4 seconds to switch between the Standard and Advanced tuning menu, or change the same settings in the Fanatec App on PC. Update the firmware first.
| Setting | What it does | Typical CSL DD value |
|---|---|---|
| SEN (sensitivity) | Wheel rotation. Auto lets the game set it per car. | Auto (or the game's lock) |
| FF (force feedback) | Overall strength as a share of the base's torque. | 100 (some 8 Nm drivers use 85–90) |
| FFS (FFB scaling) | Peak adds punch at the cost of some mid-range detail; Linear is more proportional. | Peak |
| NDP (natural damper) | Resists fast wheel movement; stops oscillation. | 15–25 (more in F1 and GT7) |
| NFR (natural friction) | Constant column friction; makes the wheel feel planted. | Off, or 5–10 for older cars |
| NIN (natural inertia) | Simulated steering weight; helps with very light rims. | Off (some profiles use 3–5) |
| INT (interpolation) | Smooths the game's signal; higher is smoother but adds delay. | 1–6, depends on the game |
| FEI (force effect intensity) | How sharp kerbs and road texture feel. | 100 (80–90 if harsh) |
| FOR / SPR / DPR | Scale the game's force, spring and damper effects. | 100 / 100 / 100 (ACC: SPR and DPR lower) |
| FUL (FullForce) | Extra vibration effects in supported games. | About 50, to taste |
Explanations and typical values from SimRacingCockpit's Fanatec settings guide (updated October 2026) and Fanatec's quick start guide. If you change the in-game settings, keep the tuning menu values from the same source, as they are designed to work together.
CSL DD settings by game
| Game | Key in-game values | Tuning menu (main changes) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| iRacing | Wheel force 5 or 8 Nm, Strength via Auto, Linear on, Damping/Min force 0 | FF 100, Peak, NDP 15–20, INT 3–6 | SimRacingCockpit |
| ACC | Gain 70, Min force 0, Dynamic damping 100, Road effects 0, Steer lock 1080 | SEN 1080, NDP 20, NIN 3, INT 4, DPR 50 | Fanatec (2021) |
| Assetto Corsa | Gain 50, all effects 0, Filter 0 | SEN 1080, NDP 15, INT 4, DPR 50 | Fanatec (2021) |
| AC EVO | FFB gain 80, Dynamic damping 40, Damper gain 20 | Auto, FF 100, FUL 50, NDP 15–25 | Fanatec guide via SimRacingCockpit |
| LMU | Strength 85–90%, Smoothing 0–5, Min torque 0% | Peak, NDP/NFR/NIN off, D-FFB off | Coach Dave, SimRacingCockpit |
| F1 25 | Strength 80 (Xbox 70), on track 30, rumble 30, off track 15, damper 3 (Xbox 5), 360° | SEN 360, NDP 35 (Xbox 45), INT 3 | Fanatec |
| AMS2 | Gain 60, LFB 7, FX 50, Damping 50 | Linear, NDP 22, NFR 14, NIN 10, INT 2–4, FEI 80 | Reiza |
| EA WRC | Self aligning torque 62, Wheel friction 38, Tyre friction 18, Suspension 100, Tyre slip 95 | NDP off, INT 1, FEI 80, SPR off | Gregg Domain (2023) |
| BeamNG | See our BeamNG guide | Community values | Fanatec forum (2022) |
Full per-game guides: iRacing FFB, ACC, LMU, F1 25, AMS2, BeamNG, Forza Motorsport and GT7.
Fanatec CSL DD iRacing settings
- In iRacing: Wheel force 5.0 Nm (8.0 with the Boost Kit), Linear mode on, Damping and Min force 0%. Run a few laps and press Auto for Strength; two small clips at the peak on the force meter are ideal, a constantly red meter means too strong.
- Tuning menu: SEN Auto, FF 100, FFS Peak, NDP 15–20, NFR off, NIN off, INT 3 (some guides use up to 6), FEI 100, FOR 100, SPR 100, DPR 100.
Fanatec CSL DD ACC settings
- In ACC: Steer lock 1080°, Gain 70%, Minimum force 0%, Dynamic damping 100%, Road effects 0%. Use the in-game FFB meter: Gain affects clipping most.
- Tuning menu (Fanatec): SEN 1080, FF 100, FFS Peak, NDP 20, NFR off, NIN 3, INT 4, FEI 100, FOR 100, SPR 100, DPR 50, SHO 100.
- Newer community setups run INT 1 with SPR and DPR off in ACC; try both and keep the one that feels clearer.
Fanatec CSL DD Assetto Corsa settings
- In AC: Gain 50%, Filter 0%, Minimum force, Kerb, Road, Slip and ABS effects all 0%, Enhanced understeer off, Half FFB update rate off, Gamma 1.00.
- Tuning menu (Fanatec): SEN 1080, FF 100, FFS Peak, NDP 15, NFR off, NIN off, INT 4, FEI 100, FOR 100, SPR 100, DPR 50, SHO 100.
- Fanatec also suggests
ENABLE_GYRO=1in assetto_corsa.ini.
Fanatec CSL DD Assetto Corsa EVO settings
- In AC EVO: Steering lock same as the base, FFB gain 80% then adjust, Dynamic damping 40%, Minimum damper 0%, Damper gain 20%.
- Fanatec App: SEN Auto, FF 100, FullForce 50, NDP 15–25, NFR 0–5, NIN off, INT 2–6, FEI 100, FOR/SPR/DPR 100.
AC EVO is still in Early Access (v0.9 in September 2026), and most published values predate the latest builds, so re-check after updates. All wheels and graphics: AC EVO settings.
Fanatec CSL DD Le Mans Ultimate settings
- In LMU: Use steering range from vehicle on, Strength 85–90%, Smoothing 0–5, Minimum steering torque 0%, Steering torque sensitivity 100–150%.
- Tuning menu: SEN 900 or Auto, FF 100, FFS Peak, NDP, NFR and NIN off, INT off or low, FEI 100. Turn off Dynamic Force Feedback (D-FFB) in the Fanatec software.
Fanatec CSL DD F1 25 settings
- In F1 25: Vibration & FFB strength 80 (70 on Xbox), On track 30, Rumble strip 30, Off track 15, Wheel damper 3 (5 on Xbox), Maximum wheel rotation 360°.
- Tuning menu (Fanatec): SEN 360, FF 100, FFS Peak, NDP 35 (45 on Xbox), NFR off, NIN off, INT 3, FEI 100, FOR 100, SPR 100, DPR 100.
CSL DD on Xbox and PS5
- Xbox: the CSL DD works on Xbox with an Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel. Some games want slightly different values on Xbox (F1 25: strength 70, NDP 45). Forza Motorsport has no Fanatec values; start from the direct drive column of our Forza settings. For Forza Horizon 5, a Fanatec community member's CSL DD setup (2021) uses FF 40, SEN Auto, FFS Peak, NDP 20, NFR 0, NIN 0, INT 3, FEI 100, FOR 100.
- PS5: the CSL DD is not PlayStation-compatible. The Gran Turismo DD Pro is the PlayStation version of the same 8 Nm base; see our GT DD Pro settings and GT7 settings for its values (Max Torque 5, Sensitivity 1, or Auto Setup in the tuning menu).
CSL DD 5 Nm vs 8 Nm, and is 8 Nm enough?
The CSL DD gives 5 Nm with its standard power supply and 8 Nm with the Boost Kit. Set the game's wheel torque (for example iRacing's Wheel Force) to the version you have. 8 Nm is enough for most sim racers: it gives detailed force feedback in GT and road cars. Drivers who want heavy formula cars or long rally sessions at full weight move to 12 to 15 Nm bases; compare them in our direct drive guide.
Fixing common CSL DD problems
- Wheel oscillates on straights: raise NDP a few steps.
- Grainy or rough: raise INT by one or two.
- Too many jolts on kerbs: lower FEI a little, not all the way.
- Flat, no detail in fast corners: the game is clipping; lower in-game gain or strength rather than FF.
FAQ
What are the recommended settings for Fanatec DD wheels?
Tuning menu: SEN Auto, FF 100, FFS Peak, NDP 15 to 25, NFR off, NIN off, INT 1 to 6 depending on the game, FEI 100, FOR, SPR and DPR 100. Then use the game's recommended in-game values and adjust gain so it does not clip.
What are the best Fanatec CSL DD settings for Assetto Corsa?
Fanatec's: Gain 50%, Filter and all effects 0%, with SEN 1080, FF 100, Peak, NDP 15, INT 4 and DPR 50 on the base.
What are the best iRacing settings for a CSL DD in 2026?
Wheel force 5 Nm (8 Nm with the Boost Kit), Strength set with Auto, Linear mode on, Damping and Min force 0, with SEN Auto, FF 100, Peak, NDP 15 to 20 and INT 3 on the base.
What are the best Fanatec CSL DD settings for ACC?
Fanatec's: Steer lock 1080, Gain 70, Min force 0, Dynamic damping 100, Road effects 0, with SEN 1080, NDP 20, NIN 3, INT 4 and DPR 50 on the base.
Is 8 Nm enough for sim racing?
Yes, for most drivers. 8 Nm gives detailed force feedback and enough weight for GT and road cars. Stronger bases (12 Nm and up) mainly help with heavy formula cars and add headroom before clipping.
Does the Fanatec CSL DD work on PS5?
No. Use the Gran Turismo DD Pro, which is the PlayStation-compatible version of the same base. The CSL DD works on PC and, with an Xbox-licensed wheel, on Xbox.
Sources: SimRacingCockpit: Fanatec recommended settings (tuning menu, iRacing); Fanatec: ACC recommended settings; Fanatec: Assetto Corsa recommended settings; SimRacingCockpit: AC EVO wheel settings; Fanatec: F1 25 recommended settings; plus the sources on our LMU, AMS2 and GT7 guides. Last reviewed October 2026.