It is a fact that Fanatec has taken over a large part of the user base that buys steering wheel and pedals. It has products that if they fall into your budget range, are hard to beat. Maybe only the low end remains safe with the iconic models from Thrustmaster and Logitech because from 400 euros the GT DD PRO and the CSL DD seems a must buy. Now with more brands like Moza Racing this is changing.
Here are the configurations recommended by Fanatec for their bases in Automobilista 2 , one of the best FFB in simulation games.
General Notes:
- The settings below are considered to be reasonable baseline values for Automobilista 2 (PC). They might not suit all tastes and driving styles, but they are a good starting point. Bear in mind that Automobilista 2 uses a dynamic physics engine covering a broad range of cars and tracks, meaning that these settings might not be ‘optimal’ for every possible driving scenario.
- In order to apply the suggested settings correctly, it is important to assign both the Tuning Menu values AND the suggested In-Game settings together.
- For the Podium Series settings, it is assumed that the Torque Key is being used.
- In the ‘Controls’ menu, under ‘Control Scheme’, your Fanatec hardware should be automatically detected. Select the options to calibrate the wheel and pedals and follow the instructions. The ‘Configuration’ menu and ‘Edit Assignments’ menu should also have sensible defaults automatically applied.
- Wheel speed varies significantly between different car classes. Controlling wheel speed is essential for realistic FFB. For direct drive bases, this is largely influenced through the Natural Damper (NDP), and on CSL Elite and ClubSport bases, the Drift Mode (DRI). The settings below should feel reasonable with all cars, but it is weighted towards ‘fast’ wheel speed, which is typically more suited to open-wheel cars. Some car classes may require higher values of NDP (or lower values of Drift Mode) in order to reduce wheel speed.
- Ensure you are using the latest wheel base firmware.
Podium Wheel Base DD1 / Podium Racing Wheel F1® PS4™
Tuning Menu Settings:
- SEN Auto
- FF 42
- FFS Peak
- NDP 22
- NFR 1
- NIN 6
- INT 2
- FEI 100
- FOR 100
- SPR 100
- DPR 100
- BLI User Preference
- SHO 100
- BRF User Preference
In-Game Settings:
- Gain: 65
- Low Force Boost: 0
- FX: 0
- Menu Spring Strength: 0
Podium Wheel Base DD2
Tuning Menu Settings:
- SEN Auto
- FF 42
- FFS Peak
- NDP 22
- NFR 1
- NIN 6
- INT 2
- FEI 100
- FOR 100
- SPR 100
- DPR 100
- BLI User Preference
- SHO 100
- BRF User Preference
In-Game Settings:
- Gain: 65
- Low Force Boost: 0
- FX: 0
- Menu Spring Strength: 0
ClubSport Wheel Base V2
Tuning Menu Settings:
- SEN Auto
- FF 100
- SHO 100
- ABS User Preference
- DRI 002
- FOR 100
- SPR 100
- DPR 100
- BLI User Preference
In-Game Settings:
- Gain: 65
- Low Force Boost: 0
- FX: 0
- Menu Spring Strength: 0
ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5
Tuning Menu Settings:
- SEN Auto
- FF 100
- SHO 100
- ABS User Preference
- DRI -02
- FOR 100
- SPR 100
- DPR 100
- BLI User Preference
- FEI 100
In-Game Settings:
- Gain: 65
- Low Force Boost: 0
- FX: 0
- Menu Spring Strength: 0
CSL Elite Wheel Base (V1)
Tuning Menu Settings:
- SEN Auto
- FF 100
- SHO 100
- ABS User Preference
- DRI 002
- FOR 100
- SPR 100
- DPR 100
- BLI User Preference
- FEI 100
In-Game Settings:
- Gain: 65
- Low Force Boost: 0
- FX: 0
- Menu Spring Strength: 0
CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1 / CSL Elite Wheel Base +
Tuning Menu Settings:
- SEN Auto
- FF 100
- SHO 100
- ABS User Preference
- DRI -02
- FOR 100
- SPR 100
- DPR 100
- BLI User Preference
- FEI 080
In-Game Settings:
- Gain: 65
- Low Force Boost: 0
- FX: 0
- Menu Spring Strength: 0
CSL DD
(Compatibility Mode)
Tuning Menu Settings:
- SEN Auto
- FF 100
- FFS Peak
- NDP 25
- NFR Off
- NIN Off
- INT 4
- FEI 100
- FOR 100
- SPR 100
- DPR 100
- BLI User Preference
- SHO 100
- BRF User Preference
In-Game Settings:
- Gain: 65
- Low Force Boost: 0
- FX: 0
- Menu Spring Strength: 0
Original link from Fanatec forum.
