Automobilista 2 Wheel Settings: Fanatec, Moza & More

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Automobilista 2 runs the Madness Engine (the same physics stack as Project CARS 2 and 3). The community-consensus setup leans on Karsten Hvidberg’s custom FFB profile for direct drive bases, with the wheelbase software at 100% torque and the in-game Gain dialled back per base to stop clipping. Low-Force Boost stays at 0% for any DD and rises to 25-50% on belt and gear wheels. FX adds road texture – 20-50% works depending on how busy you want the surface to feel.

How Automobilista 2 force feedback works

AMS2 has three in-game FFB sliders: Gain (master strength), Low-Force Boost (LFB) (amplifies weak central forces) and FX (adds road texture, kerb feel, surface haptics). The choice of FFB profile – Default, Default+, or Custom – shapes everything else. For direct drive bases the consensus is to use Karsten Hvidberg’s custom ffb_custom_settings.txt file (drop it into Documents/Automobilista 2/savegame/…) and select “Custom” in-game. For belt and gear wheels, Reiza’s stock Default+ profile handles the hardware’s internal notchiness better than the custom files.

The cardinal rule: run your wheelbase software at 100% torque and lower the in-game Gain. The Madness Engine compresses dynamic range when in-game Gain is pushed high, which buries the very tyre signal that makes AMS2 worth playing. A 25Nm DD2 needs much more Gain reduction (25-30%) than a 5Nm CSL DD (70-75%).

For the wider picture see the direct drive wheel settings hub, and the FFB explainer for the concepts.

Fanatec settings for AMS2

Fanatec on AMS2 wants NDP at 20 for straight-line stability (the Madness Engine has a known “pendulum” tendency on straights), a touch of NFR at 5 to add steering-rack weight, INT at 2-3. Use Karsten’s custom profile in-game.

Setting	CSL DD 5/8	CS DD 12	CS DD+ 15	DD1 20	DD2 25
SEN	Auto	Auto	Auto	Auto	Auto
FF	100	100	100	100	100
NDP	20	20	20	20	20
NFR	5	5	5	5	5
NIN	Off	Off	Off	Off	Off
INT	2-3	2-3	2-3	2-3	2-3
FEI	100	100	100	100	100

In-game AMS2: Profile = Custom (Karsten’s file). LFB = 0%. FX = 30-40%. Gain by base: CSL DD 5Nm = 70-75%, CSL DD 8Nm = 60-65%, CS DD = 45-50%, CS DD+ = 35-40%, DD1/DD2 = 25-30%.

Sources: Karsten Hvidberg AMS2 Custom Force Feedback thread on OverTake.gg. For more on Fanatec see our Fanatec buyer’s guide.

Moza settings for AMS2

Moza on AMS2 needs Natural Damper at 25-30 to stop the rumble strips feeling peaky, plus mid-level Wheel Friction. Road Sensitivity at 8 is the consensus (push to 10 for the R5 if you want more chatter).

Setting	R5	R9	R12	R16	R21
Steering Angle	900°	900°	900°	900°	900°
FFB Intensity	100	100	100	100	100
Natural Damper	25	25	30	30	30
Wheel Friction	15	15	15	15	15
Speed-Dep Damping	10	10	10	10	10
Road Sensitivity	10	8	8	8	8

In-game AMS2: Profile = Custom (Karsten’s). LFB = 0% (R5 may want 5%). FX = 35-45%. Gain: R5 = 70%, R9 = 55-60%, R12 = 45-50%, R16 = 35-40%, R21 = 25-30%.

Sources: Moza Racing official Discord (AMS2 channel), r/AutomobilistaGame consensus profiles. Full Moza range: Moza buyer’s guide.

Simagic settings for AMS2

Simagic on AMS2: a touch of Mechanical Friction/Damper in SimPro Manager is crucial to stop the Madness Engine’s high-frequency noise from making the wheel feel “buzzy” on straights. Smooth Level at 2-3 keeps detail clean.

Setting	Alpha Mini	Alpha	Alpha U
Total Force	100	100	100
Smooth Level	2-3	2-3	2-3
Wheel Rotation Speed	100	100	100
Mech Friction	5-10	5-10	5-10
Mech Damper	5-10	5-10	5-10

In-game AMS2: Profile = Custom or Default+. LFB = 0-5%. FX = 20-30% (Mini) / 15-25% (Alpha) / 10-15% (Alpha U). Gain: Mini = 65-70%, Alpha = 45-55%, Alpha U = 30-40%.

Sources: r/Simagic + r/AutomobilistaGame community profiles. Full range: Simagic buyer’s guide.

Simucube settings for AMS2

Simucube on AMS2 is where Karsten Hvidberg’s rFuktor custom file shines most. Reiza’s stock Default+ profile doesn’t translate well to the SC2’s raw motor fidelity. Strength 100% in TrueDrive, very low Reconstruction Filter, Damping 0% (Karsten’s profile handles damping in-game).

Setting	SC2 Sport	SC2 Pro	SC2 Ultimate
Overall Strength	100	100	100
Reconstruction Filter	1-2	1-2	1-2
Damping	0	0	0
Friction	10-15	10-15	10-15
Slew Rate Limit	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited

In-game AMS2: Profile = Custom (Karsten rFuktor). LFB = 0%. FX = 30-50% (FX scales scrub/tear/bumps under Karsten’s profile, run higher). Gain: Sport = 45-50%, Pro = 30-40%, Ultimate = 20-30%.

Sources: Karsten Hvidberg + Granite Devices community on OverTake.gg AMS2 Custom Force Feedback thread.

Logitech settings for AMS2

Logitech splits cleanly on AMS2. The gear and belt G29/G920/G923 do BETTER on Reiza’s stock Default+ profile – the inherent damping in Default+ handles the hardware’s notchiness better than custom files. LFB at 40-50% is mandatory to feel mid-corner forces on those weak motors. The DD G PRO and RS50 use Karsten’s custom file with LFB at 0%.

Setting	G29/G920	G923	RS50 (8Nm DD)	G PRO (11Nm DD)
Operating Range	900°	900°	900°	900°
Centring Spring	Off	Off	n/a	n/a
Torque	n/a	n/a	8 Nm	11 Nm
FFB Filter	n/a	n/a	5 / Auto	5 / Auto
Dampener	n/a	n/a	20	20
TrueForce	n/a	40%	30-40%	30-40%

In-game AMS2:

G29/G920/G923: Profile = Default+, Gain 90-100%, LFB 40-50%, FX 40-50%.
RS50: Profile = Custom, Gain 60-65%, LFB 0%, FX 30-35%.
G PRO: Profile = Custom, Gain 45-50%, LFB 0%, FX 30-35%.

Sources: r/simracing AMS2 hardware threads, Logitech G HUB optimal setups for TrueForce DD lineup.

Thrustmaster settings for AMS2

T300 on AMS2: same thermal-fade trap as iRacing, ACC and F1 23. Cap TM Control Panel Overall at 75-80%, force the fan on. Both T300 and T818 in AMS2 do BETTER on the Default+ profile rather than Karsten’s Custom file – the T818 gives natural slide-recovery on Default+ that the custom files don’t quite match for Thrustmaster.

Setting	T300 RS	T818
Overall Strength	75-80%	100%
Constant / Periodic	100%	100%
Spring / Damper	100%	100%
Mode	Sport	Performance / Extreme

In-game AMS2:

T300 RS: Profile = Default+, Gain 85-95%, LFB 25-40%, FX 40-50%.
T818: Profile = Default+, Gain 65-75%, LFB 0-5%, FX 20-30%.

Sources: r/AutomobilistaGame + r/Thrustmaster threads, beta-tester consensus on Default+ for T-series.

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Common mistakes in AMS2 wheel settings

Running in-game Gain at 100%. The Madness Engine compresses dynamic range when Gain is high. Run base at 100%, drop in-game Gain to suit base torque.
Using Karsten’s custom profile on a Logitech G29 or T300 RS. Counter-intuitive but true: stock Default+ handles belt and gear hardware better. Custom is for DD only.
LFB at 0% on a belt/gear wheel. The centre feels dead. Belt/gear wants LFB at 25-50%.
LFB above 0% on a direct drive. Adds an artificial floor that masks the tyre signal. DD = LFB 0%.
FX at 0% across the board. Strips the road-texture feel AMS2 does well. Run 20-50% to taste.
T300 thermal fade. 100% Overall Strength cooks the motor mid-race. Cap at 75-80% and force the fan on (Mode + Start).

AMS2 rewards experimentation more than any other sim – the FFB profile choice (Default+ vs Karsten Custom) genuinely changes the feel. Start with the values above, run a few laps at Interlagos or Spa, then try the other profile. You’ll know within a stint which one suits you. The DD wheel settings hub is the parent. The concept layer is the FFB explainer.