Fanatec CSL DD & GT DD Pro Ideal Force Feedback Settings

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0:32 Signal Primer
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5:55 Assetto Corsa Competizione
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[@Ermz]

Quick addendum: There's a cut missing from the intro, where I mentioned that these settings are for the 8Nm, Boost Kit version. To tailor the settings to the 5Nm version, simply take the Force Feedback Gain in any situation and lift it by around 20%.

[@stenyak]

Regarding BeamNG.drive, I advise not choosing "Automatic" filter but "Wheel" filter as a rule of thumb. Reason being, some direct drive wheel models don't self-identify as a steering wheel. They will fool BeamNG.drive into thinking it's dealing with a gamepad or joystick, and 'Auto' will then apply smoothers to the steering signal. You don't want that in a steering wheel. This is not an issue with the CSL DD, but it may be in other wheels (such as the SW20). For more info, see the official docs here: documentation.beamng.com/support/hardware/steering_wheel_setup/#steering-binding

[@Exodard]

Thank god for the addendum! I have a 5 Nm DD and I was not feeling anything at 70% in ACC... I thought my unit was not working as it was only moving on curbs or on the grass

[@MIMCKMedia]

I got the same problem with Forza Motorsport 8. it looks like there is always a signal lag for Wheel input to game output @@stenyak

[@jamesirvine9493]

well im going to give this a try just got this wheel and it feels terrible compared to the t300 which i tuned to feel pretty much like a real car. when i try to make the same changes that made the t300 feel right it doesnt work. it feels like their is no weight transfer transition

[@fioralbannach6647]

I came here after I received my CSL DD; thanks a lot Ermin, for your effort here👏👍 Really helpful. It’s guys like you in the community, that make our simracing lives, a lot easier😉

[@kobrinchenko]

Hi, how is your csl dd? Everything is ok?

[@Explodeo]

This video is STILL relevant man, amazing post thank you so much for going into the detail!

[@Dagiantkilla]

Thanks, Ermin. This is much appreciated. Definitely will refer back to this video when my unit arrives.

[@carlslagle8399]

Really appreciate the effort you put into this, Ermin. Thanks!

[@israelmorales838]

You are a lifesaver, I’ve been struggling to get my settings right on AC, ACC and AMS2 and finally, they feel just right now. Again a huge thanks!!!

[@CaptainBaldBeard]

What an amazing, incredible video. Extremely helpful to the community, Ermin. Many thanks!

[@edteach3r]

I don't know how I missed this video. It has solved all my AC FFB frustrations! Thank you for an excellent tutorial, Ermin.

[@Toutvids]

My CSL DD is arriving next week, I will be coming back to this video for some settings. Excellent info.

[@mystikmeg]

Brilliant. This stuff is a pain so a pleasure to follow this easy guide to quickly set all the sims up 👍🏻

[@douglasblickle1557]

Thank you for this video. It’s to the point, explains clearly what to do and options. Keep up the great work!

[@Blakey748]

Great helpful video! Waiting for my CSL DD to arrive soon 😃 Some F1 2021 settings would be really good to see if you find the time

[@flipnospan7808]

Great vid, as always! And very useful, as I just received my CSL DD. Thank you! :)

[@andrewowens6191]

Thanks for this! Would really appreciate F1 2021 settings

[@denniscalosso5000]

That’s so useful! I got my csl dd today, with the f1 2021 wheel, and upgrading from a g29 I really din’t konw how and where to begin with: this saved me from screwing everything up with random settings, many thanks! I really would like a video like that also for F1 2020 and 2021 (mainly), Project Cars 2, and maybe Dirt 2 and WRC 8.. but… thanks anyway! ☺️

[@williamgreen9127]

This is great as just bought it and didnt know what settings to use in order to maximise the experience fully. Still debating spending almost as much on the heusinkveld pedals as my entire rig setup. Great content on what we need to hear☆

[@edemir3947]

I have the heusinkveld sprints, and I have to say it is without a doubt the most important element in the hardware food chain. It has an almost immediate impact on your consistency and has a very intutive UI to dial in the response you like

[@williamgreen9127]

@E Demir Thanks that has swayed my opinion to get one and will be here in a few weeks ") I had heard so many good things and i just hope now my rig can hold all of these powerful items

[@tracklizard4018]

AFAIK ACC DOES have a per car FFB adjustment, but it's hidden. You can use the numpad to change FFB and it'll save in a file with the specific car. Look into your documents for a json, and you should fine one where there is every car you've ever driven. Some of them might be 0.9342 or 1.123 etc.

[@AnotherWatchChannel]

I have a DD1, and then I got this (PS CSL DD 8nM), and honestly.. it feels like 50-60% of the DD1 power (10-12nM) at 100% on CSL DD. Maybe its just more intense, but its actually very impressive. Selling my DD1 now.

[@pangarerc]

Thank you Ermin, very nice my CSL DD was awesome after your setttings

[@al_kru]

Cheers Ermz, just started playing modded content on AC for PC, your FFB settings feel really good & sidekick is a great app. subbed! 👍

[@Morcs33]

Just used these settings for iracing and dropped a full second off my time at interlagos . Thanks :)

[@QuoTeZHD]

Wow my dude, really helped with my iracing settings now it feels incredible thanks a lot

[@PaulRKeeble]

Euro Truck Simulator 2/ATS and F1 would both be useful I think.

[@Theferrariguy]

I found ets2 worked good with my Assetto Corsa settings

[@ry0k904]

lmao u guys buy fanatec to play ETS ? :D

[@Theferrariguy]

@@ry0k904 so what do you use yours for?

[@ry0k904]

@@Theferrariguy iracing and assetto

[@Theferrariguy]

@@ry0k904 dw we've time to use them there too

[@julianr9873]

Hi Ermin, I have just started car sim racing and recently purchased PS5 ACC. The settings menu is very complex so your suggested "get started" settings are really helpful. I also have GT Sport and F1 2021 and would really appreciate you doing further videos on settings to get me started in these games as well.

[@jordanarguilla378]

Thank you! AC and ACC is a much better experience thanks to you ^^! Really appreciate it!

[@julienarnault935]

Merci bcp pour les réglages je ressens vraiment la différence sur assetto corsa 👍🙏

[@keenankircher7492]

Wow dude I watched this specifically for beaming drive and just wow, it feels so good I can finally drift with confidence and set up any car to feel good

[@trevz1048]

Thanks for this tried the acc settings just turned the fei to 80 and it feels good 👍my car was bouncing about too much before.

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

I got something useful out of that guide and I’ll be using this when I get my DD soon

[@fgq88]

Me ha servido mucho, no encontraba la manera de disfrutar mi csl DD Thanks

[@TheRouskoff]

Živ i zdrav bio Ermine!

[@iGearhead]

Nice editing. I’m so exited to get my wheel

[@ClusterFugue]

Hi Ermin (assuming you ever see this on a year old video), I just wanted to say thanks for this video, it helped me a ton. I've had my CSL DD a while now and am finally feeling a little less intimidated with all the settings available on the wheelbase side and on iracing and setting things per your recommendations made things feel tons better. Now if someone would just make a video (that you can hear the audio on) to explain the rotary encoder/botton settings for my Fanatec McLaren gt3 v2 wheel I'd really be going places. ;)

[@ConanTheBavarian]

I have been watching a couple of FFB videos now for the CSL DD and one thing I don't get is, why does everyone turn down the gain so much in ACC? The CSL DD is barely clipping at 100% and Aris always tells people to turn it down a tad when it clips a lot. I turned it to 95% gain and it only seems to clip when hitting a kerb at highspeeds, which imo is acceptable.

[@bryanforonda9578]

Thanks for this video, very helpful! +1 for setting for Dirt Rally 2.0, would also love settings for WRC10

[@JZStudiosonline]

BeamNG actually simulates power steering, thus having the huge variance in FFB. If you want something more in line across all cars you can just remove the power steering modules and save some weight. Otherwise it's better to set it with a high downforce car with no power steering and just leave it alone for more realistic results. The early 2000's FWD not a Camry does not and should not have the same FFB strength as a GT3 with no power steering.

[@KlixMicha51]

Wold love to see a F1 2021 guide as you said

[@oktc68]

Thanks I'll check out your settings.

[@KjellEilertsen]

Regarding iRacing, you can access the "auto" button for FFB from the "In-Car settings" black box, where you also are able to increase and decrease the FFB strength. That way you can drive a lap, hit the auto button and keep driving until you find the sweet spot without having to go back to the menu. Also, never adjust your peak FFB after a lap where you had any impacts or went off track, in any sim. :)

[@Doubledunk]

why never adjust your peak FFB after crash?

[@KjellEilertsen]

@@Doubledunk Because when you crash you will have peak forces much higher than you'll ever experience when not crashing, so if you adjust your FFB for those not to clip then you will be getting less strength and detail when just driving. You don't really care if the FFB is clipping when you are crashing, its not useful information anyways.

[@nortski78]

Bookmarking this.

[@theonlyegg]

Great video. You're the best, dude.

[@bluesrike]

You just got a new subscriber simply for using music from Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 3 at the start.

[@univers2103]

I'm happy that you put BeamNG as a "major sim" :D all do is not competitive, I really love it and don't regret a second spending the money on the full price:)

[@PietroPizzi]

Awesome Video! And yes, bring on all the other Games :)! I would like Forza 7 to, I know it's a Simcade but it's Fun and I like it ;).

[@StevenPlays.]

Legendary. Thanks!

[@Boosted111]

Great video! 👍

[@pauljackson4976]

I have upgraded from a Logitech G29 to the CSL DD with 8Nm boost kit & followed your settings, but iracing's Auto FFB strength function makes the FFB so strong (17.9) I could not turn the wheel on the tight right hander at the Red Bull Ring, I had to turn it down to 11.0 to save my wrists. Why would sim racers need more FFB? Also I found some sweeping corners felt like there was no FFB & I could not feel understeer, so I turned the Min Force up to 1% this felt better for me.

[@stryker1992]

nice stuff, it will be very handy 👏

[@margiasboats]

amazing set for iracing thanks

[@avasolaris1]

Good stuff, thank you. I am just starting with the DD and am playing in F1 2020. I would like to see what your ideas are there as well

[@Collsaur]

I really appreciate how Ermin update its video's name From CSL DD and added DD GT Pro now

[@wwjnz9263]

I see where I went wrong. Followed along and was able to tune my wheelbase to be the same.

[@GameraS2K]

I followed the advice of the fanatec forum for AC and the FFB was doo doo. Came to this video and it's much better. Thanks a lot

[@abuelb]

CSL DD Settings ACC Sen: 540 FFB: 100 FFS: LINEAR NDP:100 NFR: 100 NIN: 100 INT: 1 FEI: 50 FOR: 100 SPR: 120 DPR: 120 BRF: 20 BLI: 10 INGAME GAIN: 100 MIN FORCE: 0 DAMPER: 80 DYN DAMPING: 180 ROAD EFFECT: 50 STEER LOCK: 540 FFB MULTIPLIER: 1.5

[@abuelb]

CSL DD settings AC (Peak Settings) Sen: 900 FF: 100 FFS: Peak NDP: 100 NFR: 100 NIN: 100 INT: 1 FEI: 50 FOR: 90 SPR: 100 DPR: 100 BRF: 20 BLI: 10 INGAME FFB GAIN: 150 Filter: 0 Min force: 0 Kerb effects: 150 ROAD EFFECTS: 50 Slip effect: 0 Abs effect: 0 Enhanced understeer fx: unchecked Soft lock: checked Center boost gain: 100 Center boost range: 0 Enable ffb post-processing: checked Gamma: 75 Low speed threshold: 0 Low speed ffb strength: 100 Unlock experimental options: checked Gyroscopic effect:checked Damper gain: 90 Minimum damper level: 90 Axis Steering: 1080 degrees Gamma: 1.00 Scale: 100% Brakes: from 0 to 50% Gamma: 2.40 Set your ffb controller (pullside menu on the right) from 50 to 100 depending on type of car.

[@gtxforza]

For the intro of this video, I recognise that soundtrack from Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 3.

[@andreafonso8750]

I would definitely like seeing your suggestions for dirt rally 2.0. Thanks

[@blunaish]

I agree lol

[@stevebobowski3507]

@@blunaish please, +1

[@simonjones6218]

Thank you so so so much

[@Rawbful]

A tip for AC… get the ffbclip app. Has a nice graph to show you last bit of time on the ffb signal so you don’t have to stare at it on a turn. I set the app to manual mode and it will even suggest highest gain without clipping. It also has an auto mode that will constantly set it for you but I don’t recommend this mode as once you set this for a car you don’t really want it changing on you.

[@tylerquinn1330]

is this an app in ac already, or a separate like sidekick ?

[@dompeha540]

@@tylerquinn1330its on RaceDepartment

[@noidentitylsl]

Instant subscription, Thanks

[@ryanbuster4626]

Any of these settings change depending on wheel rim size? I have a 320mm wheel on the DD pro vs the stock 280mm it comes with. I would think this calls for more power. New to fanatec....

[@falkend1fox728]

Hey man love your videos is there anyway if you get the time can you make a FFB video with the GT DD Pro 8nm and Gran Turismo Sport? Can’t find anything on google thanks.

[@woodcote7617]

hi thank you for the info, at the end you mention that if you still find the FF to be to much try turning down 'in game smoothing' in Raceroom i cannot see this value... What does Raceroom use instead please?

[@Dan_Mitch92]

So I have tried these settings for iRacing with my DD Pro and I just can't get it to stop oscillating. I have to bring the strength right down to the point where there is virtually no ffb. First time with a direct drive so I'm clueless

[@SaltyBob355]

I find I cannot turn in sharp enough on ACC in Nürburgring practice using the DD Pro with a McLaren GT3v2 wheel. This wheel is just not conducive to spinning multiple rotations like a round wheel. Will upping the linearity give me more steering degrees in game relative to physical wheel rotation?

[@antivanti]

Thanks for this. This will come in handy! =) Dirt Rally would be useful also and I would like to see settings for some simcade games as well like the upcoming Forza Horizon 5. Not sure if you feel you would be able to provide meaningful input on ETS2 and ATS but I'm looking for that info as well =) Going to be a fall full of driving games for me this year! =D

[@lorry7863]

You are doing god's work

[@brooksy2622]

When I Calibrate my wheel in iRacing I have to set the in game wheel range to 1050 to achieve 90 degrees turn rotation…what is wrong here?

[@MIMCKMedia]

A Friend recommended to turn down "DPR Damper effect strength" to 20% and i don´t know yes steering is more reactive but ialso get a ton of ozilation when i let go the wheel. What´s your guys opinion on that?

[@Balrog7]

Great view thank you. Might be a stupid question (if it is sorry and hope you can explain to me a little bit more so that I can understand ;) ), but I only see in ACC frequencies of 100Hz/133Hz/200Hz/400Hz. Don't have the 333Hz you have and I've seen a lot of other people that have 333Hz. Why is this? Should I put 133Hz (default), 200Hz or 400Hz? I have a Fanatec CSL DD with the Mclaren GT3 v2 wheel.

[@2leftgaming793]

This must have taken quite a while to put together, thank you for the hard work! Don't know when or if I'll be able to get my hands on one of these bases, but a guide like this is just what I'd look for. Any possible recommended settings for the CSL elite?

[@Ermz]

I've never used the CSL Elite, so unfortunately I can't help out there.

[@2leftgaming793]

@@Ermz Fair enough, I appreciate you taking the time to respond :)

[@ag7891]

great video, thx! But with all the game updates since this came out, or these settings still accurate? And how about settings for f1 2021 and Dirt Really 2.0 ?

[@RenLacerda]

Great guide, thank you. Why cant we keep sensitivity at AUTO?

[@noahcwb]

i'll be back at this video when mine arrives in july

[@pauljackson4976]

I have been using my using a Logitech G29 in iRacing but did not get on with their FFB, so I've been using irFFB which is a great improvement. My new CSL DD with the 180w power pack arrives in a few weeks, should I still use this app? If so I would like to know settings I should use with this new wheel.

[@RacingGB]

When adjusting settings through the wheel base do these save to each game or do you have to adjust everytime you change game?

[@MIMCKMedia]

why i have to invert my throttle brakes and clutch in AC?

[@MILSIM530]

Best video on KZbin facts 👏💯👌🙌🤣

[@Mistermoleymole]

What version of Custom Shaders Patch are you running? I dont seem to have the same options under FFB Tweaks. Cheers :)

[@Todjlet]

Missed the little section at the bottom of custom shaders ffb tweak output real steering forces to wheel? I can see yours isnt ticked as active and has 20nm?

[@Ruypbf99]

Another Great Video. Do F1 2021 and dirt rally plz

[@Boonatix]

Thank you Ermin! I tried the ACC settings and somehow they feel a bit rough... at least what I tried so far. I will keep changing track and car to see if it gets better ^-^

[@Ermz]

If they're a bit rough, just increase the interpolation on the wheelbase, and/or lower the FEI until it feels right to you.

[@Boonatix]

@@Ermz Thanks Ermin. Did you try to set the NDP to 0 and only test the in-game dynamic dampening range... ?

[@Ermz]

@@Boonatix ah, no I would not advise that. They're two very different things. Dynamic Damping is essentially the gyroscopic forces the tyres create on the steering rack at high speeds only, whereas the base damping is the overall friction level that's continuously present.

[@Boonatix]

@@Ermz after more testing I actually went away from using PEAK... LINEAR is so much smoother and has less rough hits in the FFB!

[@nanoverse]

@@Boonatix Don't mind that linear is about 6nm?

[@Beausinklear]

How do I get the wheel to display my speed while I’m driving? It only shows the gear I’m in. It’s the wheel that comes with it

[@tonesnaps]

i paid for the full version of content manager. but i do not have all these settings options like you do. for instance when you started to go over the post processing section in the force feedback section i do not have any other options.

[@Snakiouze]

The settings are nice why if I uncheck the "Enable Force Feedback" box on iRacing the steering wheel and just super soft, no longer reacts to the vibrator or the road, in short at home it's activated suddenly I don't understand why you have to uncheck this option

[@ji3200]

I just bought steering wheel with universal hub v2 and QR1 but i hear loud cluncky noise using it during the intense moment. Is that normal sound?

[@Tommymkll]

Can anyone help me please, I have a CSL DD and on AC I have ffb but when I turn the wheel 45 degrees I lose all ffb, it just goes loose, I had a g29 previously and have deleted the profile I had for that (I use CM), it is only happening on AC, other Sims feel fine , has anyone else had this issue? Really miss playing AC 😔

[@krakentortoise7531]

Will definitely come back to this video when I abuse your Affiliate Link :)

[@chrisharber3647]

Great video Ermin, thank you! - Quick question, are you able to enter the advanced menu on the F1 Esports Rim and P1 wheel? As I will be running these when my CSL DD arrives

[@Ermz]

You should be able to enter it with any wheel rim. Otherwise you can reach the same menu on the PC via the Fanatec Control Panel.

[@gottfridmagnusson374]

hey! i dont have as much settings on the steering wheel nor profiles. what should I do?

[@DeanoDrives]

To anybody that is coming from a G27 - if you are using a custom lut file please remember to disable that first! After I had set my wheel up, it felt like poo and I didn't know why! Crazy oscillations on the straight when I let go of the wheel All is good now though and it feels amazing

[@YpowT]

If I could upvote this comment 100 times I would - I completely forgot I was using a custom LUT file with the game for my G27, was wondering why it felt a bit odd!

[@pauljackson4976]

What is a custom lut file? I have come from a G29 & using iracing.

[@DeanoDrives]

@@pauljackson4976 look up table With this file you can edit the ffb strength. So you can make a 5% signal feel like 8%, 6% feel like 9% etc. Its used by many to boost the low end forces on logitech wheels.

[@martinbailey4076]

I have the 8nm boost and used your settings but the ffb was very weak. Using the in game ffb meter I used the + button and had to take it up to multiplier of 2.4 to get acceptable ffb which was then only clipping if I hit a wall. Anybody else found this, is it normal?

[@izhangt3787]

What game?

[@94boosted]

Did you make any app.ini tweaks for iRacing or is that set to the defaults?

[@Mistermoleymole]

Why don't we need "canned fx" on a direct drive wheel?

[@Jmab-rv7jc]

I have the fanatec dd pro 8nm. I played GT7 on ps5 first and recently download acc for pc. Copied some setting but is it just me? But the fbb on acc is so much stronger that it feels like im going to break the steering wheel from the wheelbase. Its so strong that i couldnt even enjoy playing acc

[@trackjunky3338]

Ermz, thanks for the video

[@jasonricard5058]

Did you do an update for GT7? Where would I find your settings? Thank you!

[@cmorin522]

Love all your vids big fan and sub. What would your GT7 FFB settings on a DD Pro? Thanks for your help and patience sir.

[@leandrovocals]

I would like to know the same, please…

[@kevinlawson4635]

Yes, @ermz don't add GT to the title and not cover Gran Turismo. If I search for GT DD I am looking for setting for GT. What happens is I see your video and say, "oh look, this dude, I've seen him before he's good. Lets see his setting for GT". But you don't get into it. Now when I see your videos and the title looks like it would be pertinent I know its probably not, now. Just take it out of the title man! stop wasting my time.

[@KangetheWillis]

Hi, can we get GT7 settings as well for both GT DD and DD1/Podium

[@TomOConnellMusic]

Question about the wheel base settings. Once you have set these, does it automatically change and recognise what particular game you are in, or do you need to set these every time you launch into a different game?

[@Ermz]

Only if you're running Fanalabs and saving these as game specific profiles. Otherwise you have 5 profiles you can save and switch between on the base manually - which is what I usually do.

[@theseb1979]

How did you get acc to recognise the csl dd properly? Mine comes up as a club sport v2 or something.

[@kennyfolz1993]

I changed the 4 effects settings to zero percent like you said and now I have no feeling of the road or anything