Automobilista 2 Custom Force Feedback - Overview & Recommendations

This idea may seem obvious (because it is)--and maybe everyone here already does it--but I'll suggest the idea anyway, as I found it helpful when recently comparing several custom-FFB files:

In addition to helping to manage custom liveries and AI files, etc. in the main AMS2 folder, a second copy of the evergreen utility JSGME can be extracted into the Documents\Automobilista 2 folder to organize and switch between various custom FFB files. Just put each ffb_custom_settings.txt file in its own folder (separated by version & author) within the Documents\Automobilista 2\mods folder and use JSGME to activate whichever one you want to test. Once set up, I found this much easier than manually transferring and overwriting different custom-FFB files during testing.

 

I take it you can`t switch them while the game is running ?

 

Sadly, I'm not aware of a method for hotswitching between FFB profiles in-game ... or if it's even possible.

By the way, for others' convenience, I already have numerous FFB files (all by other authors, like Daniel, tUMi, Manolo/Stakanov, etc.) separated into individual folders to expedite switching between them using JSGME. Is it permissible for me to post that here as a single download? I'll only include files that are already publically posted within this thread (and I can provide links to the authors' original posts), and I'll include all pertinent information about whose files are in my compendium. There were a few authors who provided updated in-game settings, so I added that information as a # line within those files, and all of Daniel's V70 files include the missing "right_bump_pos" line; otherwise, all the files are as-is. Sure, it wasn't that hard to sort them into separate folders, but if it's permissible to share, someone might find it of value.

 

hello John! Yes why not . There's no reason not to. If it becomes easier for people, that's a good thing

 

Update: Beginning on 27 March, 2025, additional updates to The AMS2 Custom-FFB Collection can be found here.

Although AMS2 is a physics-based simulation, the finer and final aspects regarding FFB preferences are, in the end, subjective. Attached is a collection of custom-FFB files for AMS2 developed by the community to help make a great racing simulator even better. If there are additional files, or updated ones, that need to be added, please feel free to reach out to @john Ellis and @ricxx to help them keep things up to date. The Custom FFB Collection comes in two versions: One already includes JSGME, the other does not.

Installation: Extract the .7z to your Documents\Automobilista 2 folder. Prior to launching AMS2, use JSGME to activate the custom-FFB file of your choice. Note: Z-Archive folders contain many earlier/previous versions in separate subfolders. To activate any of these files with JSGME, copy over the relevant subfolder to the main folder prior to installation.


Custom FFB Files for AMS2 v2.92 includes the following files:

Joaquim Pereira FullFFB v21
NuScorpii - Heavy Messing v2.5 (All)
NuScopii - Heavy Messing v2.5 - Brian Phillips
NuScorpii - Medium Messing - Br1am
Reiza Basic Rack Force V1.4
Reiza Basic Rack Force V1.5
rFuktor 5.0.1 Karsten Hvidberg et al
rFuktor 5.0.1.3 Karsten Hvidberg et al
rFuktor 5.0.1.3 Karsten Hvidberg et al Exp1 & Exp2
rFuktor Alegunner68 Hybrid
rFuktor Alegunner68 tune of Daniel V900 V1 (both)
rFuktor Brock Harvey T300 v3.3 final
rFuktor Daniel V6000 Extreme 6 (both versions)
rFuktor Dud
rFuktor Kuku GTrFuktor Evo tune V2
rFuktor Kuku GTrFuktor V1
rFuktor Manolo & Stakanov ATMOS rFactor 5.0.1 series (All)
rFuktor Stakanov ATMOS Mod V1.6.3.4 (All)
rFuktor NBrembo G27
rFuktor Peter Stefani G920
rFuktor Peter Stefani VRS DFP
rFuktor Theodore Schultz Moza R9
rFuktor Thirty-Four
rFuktor TomP G29
rFuktor tUMi SC 2 Sport
Alex291190 - Rack Force

Z-Archive Alegunner68
Z-Archive Brock Harvey
Z-Archive Daniel
Z-Archive Joaquim Pereira
Z-Archive Karsten Hvidberg et al
Z-Archive Kuku
Z-Archive Silver Raw files
Z-Archive Stakanov
Z-Archive Various rFuktor files

Sources
Page 1 posts by @Karsten Hvidberg & @NuScorpii
Your custom FFB file guide by ricxx

Contributors
For the original rFuktor series:
@Karsten Hvidberg with Shadak, Panos, Kuku & tUMi

For the Heavy Messing series:
@NuScorpii

For additional rFuktor and/or Heavy Messing variants:
@Danielkart
@Alegunner68
@Theodore Schultz
@Kuku Maddog
@tUMi
@Manolo
@Stakanov
@Peter Stefani
@TomP
@Joaquim Pereira
@NBrembo
@Dmand
@Dud
@Thirty-Four
Brock Harvey (all versions included; also available at here at RD)

For Basic Custom files:
Reiza Studios - V1.5 & V1.4
@Alex291190 - Rack Force

 

Daniel, this makes me so happy. Now you can make mine work.....lol
Congrats on the new base!

 

Thanks Lab Pong! I think everyone has their own preferences and ideas about how the base settings should be. That can be very subjective and different. I just try to match it to my custom as much as possible, that's all. Ultimately, the best settings on the base are always your own and that it is right for you

 

Hi lads. Getting a little confused trying to read back a lot of pages. I have a DD1 with the Formula V2.5 wheel and V3 pedals. What's the best custom FFB profile that can be recommended? Thanks

 

always start with original 5.0.1.3 from original author’s on page one .
Otherwise you will have no baseline to compare .

 

Hi guys! After a few days with my new Simucube2 Pro Base (Fantastic Base) I got a lot of information and new feedback. But things that I already suspected with the Fanatec DD1 have also been confirmed with the Simucube. With this information and new insights, I was already able to write new V80 Customs, which are already working extremely well. Now I'm really looking forward to the physics update 1.5 from Reiza, so that I can then post the adjusted customs to you. See you and until then I wish you a good time

 

Can't you share it already, as 1.5 is still far away

 

Hello! Go back 1 page. John Ellis and ricxx have compiled the best files from various modders. There you can test everything and select your personal best file

 

Hello Lars! It shouldn't take that long with the 1.5 update, maybe 2-3 months. No point in posting it earlier because maybe it will change too much after the update. Let us surprise

 

Excellent point. I updated the custom FFB collection (v.1, available here) to add "the original" and many of its predecessors--and renamed many folders--to more clearly indicate how various custom files relate to one another. Also includes Peter Stefani's tuned original, so no need to download it from RD.

 

When compiling my recent collection of custom FFB files, it seems the various tunes available are based on either (a) rFuktor 5.0.1.3 or (b) rFuktor 5.0.1. Pardon my ignorance, but what are the salient differences between the two? The notes at Karsten's initial post imply both 5.0.1.3 and 5.0.1 use the damping slider to set damping (as opposed to power steering in some versions) ... and I'm not well versed enough in the rFuktor world to grasp the underlying, numerical differences between the two files. Not to imply that one is better than the other, but are there particular reasons why some modders prefer one over the other as the basis for their further personalized tunes?

 

Hello Easy! The Simucube gives me a lot more feedback from the road and can give me more feedback (curbs, road, car) than the dd1. That means I need less FX in the game because otherwise it gets too loud. The damping of the Simucube and the dd1 confirmed me. Dampening is good at base in combination with friction. In-game damping is better set to 0. Dampening in the game even increases the oscillation when driving ( no matter with which custom) Many new experiences and impressions that will all help me with the V80 Customs and then share them with you when 1.5 from Reiza is ready

 

The rFuktor 5.0.1.3 must be Karsten's latest file, which apparently was posted on February 9 2022 and which obviously has to be based on the earlier 5.0.1, which again of course went through multiple iterations. If I understood correctly all of the tweaked files from all the different people are based on this file.

As I wrote in the OP, if people who were around during that period find wrong info, don't hesitate to correct me.

 

You can also tone it down with in-game FX (which I recommend for Simucube). With damping at the base you can eliminate the oscillation (for me as much as necessary but as little as possible) and together with friction at the base you will get a nice center

 

5.0.1 and 5.0.1.3 are pretty much the same, and it’s far to far back to remember the differences internally. would have to do file comparison . but not really important now.

I consider 5.0.1.3 the last non experimental file. there was a file that turned on the power steering element that followed for those that liked that system . Im thinking it 5.0.1.4 if i recall .

after that there was some experimental stuff added that didn’t really add anything .

after that my focus was on smoothing some frequencies of vibration and removing oscillation .
i just say 5.0.1.k as a identification stamp . it’s all from the same generation between 5.0.1 and .3

 

The settings on the base are very individual and always a matter of personal taste. In addition, my settings from the dd1 and the Simucube are precisely matched to the custom file. There are things that are already integrated in the custom file and are therefore no longer relevant, or it changes the settings on the base. I think every custom file from the modders but also the defaults from Reiza all result in different base settings. That's why people have very different attitudes and wonder why it doesn't work for them. My base settings are also only recommendations and should be a good starting point for my customs, which everyone can adjust to their personal taste.