ACC (Assetto Corsa Competizione) can feel incredible on Fanatec direct drive—but it can also feel heavy, muted, or “rubbery” if your baseline is off.
This guide gives you reliable starting settings and then shows you how to tune ACC properly using the tools it already gives you.
Step zero: make sure the wheel is mounted rigidly
ACC’s force feedback is very sensitive to micro oscillations, and a flexy mount can make the wheel feel vague. Before you add damping, make sure the wheelbase is mounted to something that doesn’t move.
Recommended SIMGASM mounts for Fanatec
- Fanatec side wheel mount for rigid side mounting.
- Front wheelmount for a clean, adjustable front-mounted solution.
- Bottom wheelmount if your wheelbase supports bottom mounting.
Baseline Fanatec settings for ACC (PC)
| Wheelbase | Fanatec tuning menu baseline | ACC in-game baseline |
|---|---|---|
| CSL DD / GT DD Pro |
SEN 1080 FF 100 FFS Peak NDP 20 NFR Off NIN 3 INT 4 FEI 100 FOR 100 SPR 100 DPR 50 SHO 100 |
Steer lock: 1080 Gain: 70 Min force: 0 Dynamic damping: 100 Road effects: 0 |
| Podium DD1 / DD2 |
SEN 1080 FF 45 FFS Peak NDP 15 NFR 2 NIN 3 INT 2 FEI 100 FOR 100 SPR 100 DPR 100 SHO 100 |
Steer lock: 1080 Gain: 60 Min force: 0 Dynamic damping: 100 Road effects: 0 |
These are baseline values: they won’t suit every taste, but they’re a reliable starting point.
How to tune ACC the right way
Use the ACC FFB meter to avoid clipping
ACC includes an FFB meter in the HUD. Your goal is to avoid “full red” saturation in normal driving, because that’s where detail disappears.
- If it clips constantly: lower Gain (or lower wheelbase strength).
- If it never gets close: you can raise Gain slightly for more signal.
Understand why the wheel “changes” when you change setup
In ACC, car setup changes can strongly affect steering feel. A common example is caster: higher caster makes steering heavier and can change what you feel through the wheel. That’s normal—tune the game per car once your baseline is set.
Road effects: less is more
Many competitive drivers keep Road Effects at 0 (or very low) because it can add vibration without adding useful grip information. You want the tyre forces, not artificial rumble.
Which SIMGASM simulator tier fits ACC and Fanatec DD?
- Hobby (SIMGASM Hobby simulator): a low-cost entry rig that still punches above its price class, great for your first real cockpit.
- Club (SIMGASM Club simulator): 80×40 profile strength and adjustability, ideal for almost any wheelbase and pedal set you’ll find on the market.
- Sport (SIMGASM Sport simulator): longer and wider, stronger and more adjustable wheel mount, plus integrated cable pass-throughs so you can route cables cleanly without clips.
- Pro (SIMGASM Pro simulator): our flagship 160×40 profile rig for extreme forces, motion-ready builds, and maximum adjustability with a flex-free feel.
Comfort matters in ACC
ACC races are often 20–60 minutes, plus practice. If you’re uncomfortable you’ll brake inconsistently. Consider a seat that supports your back and keeps your pedal force consistent:
- Core Recline seat: comfort-first, sporty recline option for long sessions when you don’t want a fixed bucket seat.
- Atlas GT seat: the go-to bucket for most GT seating positions, available in multiple colours and materials (including carbon variants).
- Atlas Formula seat: designed for more reclined, formula or hypercar-style seating positions.
- Atlas lumbar support cushion: optional add-on if you need extra lower-back support for your body type.
Continue reading
- Force feedback settings explained
- Direct drive torque (Nm) guide
- Sim racing seat selection and fitting guide
