Assetto Corsa has one of the cleanest force feedback signals of any sim. A Fanatec base, belt or direct drive, is good enough to show you all of it. So the plan is simple: set the base to pass the signal through, and switch off everything the game adds on top.
The values below are the Fanatec recommended baseline for the game, with my notes on what I would change and why. I checked them against the Fanatec forum thread for Assetto Corsa on PC on 5 October 2026.
CSL DD tuning menu
Press the tuning menu button on the wheel, or open the Fanatec software on the PC, and set these on the base. They also apply to the GT DD Pro, which has the same motor.
| Setting | Value | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| SEN | 1080 | Steering rotation. Shown as 108 on some displays |
| FF | 100 | Overall strength of the base |
| FFS | Peak | Force feedback scaling |
| NDP | 15 | Natural damper. Calms the wheel, 10 to 25 is the range to try |
| NFR | Off | Natural friction |
| NIN | Off | Natural inertia. A few points help with a very light rim |
| INT | 4 | Interpolation filter. Lower is rawer, higher is smoother |
| FEI | 100 | Force effect intensity. Lower softens sharp hits |
| FOR | 100 | Force signal from the game |
| SPR | 100 | Spring signal from the game |
| DPR | 50 | Damper signal from the game |
| SHO | 100 | Vibration motors in the rim, if it has them |
| BLI | Your choice | Brake level indicator |
| BRF | Your choice | Brake force of a load cell pedal |
CSL Elite tuning menu
The CSL Elite is a belt driven base, so the menu is shorter. It is no longer in the current Fanatec range, but there are a lot of them out there and it is still a very good wheel for this game.
| Setting | Value | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| SEN | 1080 | Steering rotation. Shown as 108 on some displays |
| FF | 100 | Overall strength of the base |
| SHO | 100 | Vibration motors in the rim |
| ABS | Your choice | Vibration when you pass a brake pressure |
| DRI | 003 | Drift mode. Lower adds damping, higher frees the wheel |
| FOR | 100 | Force signal from the game |
| SPR | 100 | Spring signal from the game |
| DPR | 100 | Damper signal from the game |
| BRF | Your choice | Brake force of a load cell pedal |
| FEI | 100 | Force effect intensity |
DRI is the one to play with. At 003 the wheel is free and fast. If it oscillates on the straights when you let go, go down to 001 or 000.
In game settings
Open Options, Controls, pick Wheel / Custom and run the configuration wizard once. Then open the Advanced tab.
| Setting | CSL DD 8 Nm | CSL DD 5 Nm | CSL Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invert | Off | Off | Off |
| Gain | 50% | 70 to 80% | 75% |
| Filter | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Minimum force | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Kerb effects | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Road effects | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Slip effects | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ABS effects | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Enhanced understeer effect | Off | Off | Off |
| Half FFB update rate | Off | Off | Off |
| Steering gamma | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Steering filter | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Speed sensitivity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Why every effect is at zero
Gain, filter and minimum force shape the real force that comes from the tyres. Kerb, road, slip and ABS are vibrations the game adds on top.
On a gear driven wheel those effects help, because the wheel is too weak to show the small details by itself. A Fanatec base does not need the help. In a real car the wheel does not buzz when the front slides. It goes light. That is the information you want, and added effects only cover it.
Minimum force stays at 0% for the same reason. It exists to fix the dead centre of gear driven wheels. A direct drive base has no dead centre, and with minimum force above zero it will shake on the straights.
Why the gain is different
The gain is how much of the base you use. The CSL Elite makes around 6 Nm, and at 75% it is strong without being heavy in long corners. The CSL DD with the Boost Kit makes 8 Nm of direct drive torque, which feels like much more, so 50% is a comfortable start.
With the standard 5 Nm power supply, 50% is too weak. I would start at 70 to 80%.
Turn the gyro on
This is the one extra step Fanatec gives for Assetto Corsa. The game has a gyroscopic effect that is off by default. It adds the stabilising force of the spinning front wheels, and on a direct drive base it stops the wheel from swinging left and right on the straights.
- Go to the game folder: Steam, steamapps, common, assettocorsa, system, cfg.
- Open the file assetto_corsa.ini with Notepad.
- Find the line ENABLE_GYRO=0 under FF_EXPERIMENTAL and change it to ENABLE_GYRO=1.
- Save the file and start the game.
If you use Content Manager, the same option is a tick box in the force feedback part of the controls settings. No file to edit. My guide on how to install Content Manager covers the setup.
Stop the clipping, car by car
Every car in Assetto Corsa sends a different amount of force. A Formula car with downforce loads the wheel much more than a road car. One gain value can not be right for both.
So leave the main gain alone and trim each car:
- Open the Pedals app in the session. The grey bar on the right is the force feedback.
- Drive the fastest corner of the track. If the bar goes red, you are clipping.
- Press minus on the numpad a few times. That lowers the force for this car only, and the game remembers it.
- If the bar never gets past half, press plus.
Clipping is the thing to avoid. When the signal hits the maximum, the wheel feels the same at 180 km/h and at 220 km/h, and you lose exactly the information that tells you how much grip is left.
If it does not feel right
Change one value, drive five laps with the same car on the same track, then judge.
| Problem | Change | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The wheel feels the same in every fast corner | Per car FFB down with the minus key on the numpad | You are clipping. The signal is already at the maximum |
| The wheel is light and vague | Per car FFB up with the plus key, or gain up 10 points | The signal uses only a part of what the base can give |
| The wheel shakes on the straights | NDP up to 25, or turn the gyro on | More damping around the centre |
| Kerbs hit too hard | FEI down to 70 or 80 | FEI softens the sharp peaks, not the whole signal |
| The wheel feels grainy | INT up to 6 | More smoothing between the updates from the game |
| The wheel feels numb and slow | NDP down to 10, INT down to 2 | Less filtering between the tyres and your hands |
| You want to feel the kerbs more | Kerb effects up to 10 or 20% | It is an added effect, so keep it low |
On PlayStation and Xbox
The console version of Assetto Corsa has a shorter force feedback menu and no file to edit, so there is no gyro option. Use the same tuning menu values on the base and the same logic in the game: gain first, effects low. On PlayStation you need the GT DD Pro or a CSL Elite with PlayStation support. On Xbox the base needs an Xbox licensed rim.
More Assetto Corsa wheel settings
- Assetto Corsa wheel and FFB settings, the main guide.
- Assetto Corsa Fanatec Podium and ClubSport settings.
- Assetto Corsa G29 and G920 settings.
- Assetto Corsa Thrustmaster settings.
- Racing the newer game? See my ACC Fanatec wheel settings.
Thinking about the base itself? My Fanatec CSL DD review has the full verdict.
FAQ
What are the best Fanatec CSL DD settings for Assetto Corsa?
On the base: SEN 1080, FF 100, FFS Peak, NDP 15, NFR off, NIN off, INT 4, FEI 100, FOR 100, SPR 100, DPR 50. In the game: gain 50% with 8 Nm or 70 to 80% with 5 Nm, and every effect at 0%.
What are the best Fanatec CSL Elite settings for Assetto Corsa?
On the base: SEN 1080, FF 100, SHO 100, DRI 003, FOR 100, SPR 100, DPR 100, FEI 100. In the game: gain 75%, filter 0%, minimum force 0% and every effect at 0%.
Why is the gain lower on the CSL DD than on the CSL Elite?
The CSL DD with the Boost Kit is a stronger and more direct base. 50% of 8 Nm direct drive already feels like a lot. With the 5 Nm power supply, raise the gain to 70 or 80%.
Should I use minimum force with a Fanatec wheel?
No. Minimum force is for gear driven wheels with a dead centre. On a Fanatec base it makes the wheel shake on the straights.
How do I enable the gyro in Assetto Corsa?
Open assetto_corsa.ini in the system, cfg folder of the game and set ENABLE_GYRO=1. In Content Manager it is a tick box in the force feedback settings.
How do I stop clipping in Assetto Corsa?
Watch the force feedback bar in the Pedals app. If it goes red in fast corners, press minus on the numpad to lower the force for that car.
Do these settings work for the GT DD Pro?
Yes. The GT DD Pro has the same motor and the same tuning menu as the CSL DD.