Understanding Force Feedback Strength (FF) in Fanatec’s Tuning Menu

The Force Feedback Strength (FF) setting in Fanatec’s Tuning Menu controls the maximum amount of torque the wheel base will deliver during gameplay (torque is the rotational force your steering wheel delivers through the force feedback system). Expressed as a percentage (from 0–100%), this value acts as a hard cap on how strong the force feedback effects can be – regardless of the in-game force feedback settings.

For example, if you set FF to 100%, the wheel can output its full rated torque (e.g., 8 Nm on a CSL DD with Boost Kit, 20 Nm on a DD1, or 25 Nm on a DD2). Lowering the FF value limits the maximum torque output, effectively softening all in-game forces.

Adjusting FF has a direct impact on realism, control, and fatigue. Higher FF settings provide stronger road feel, more resistance in corners, and better detail when driving over curbs or through weight shifts. However, pushing it too high can make handling the steering wheel too heavy, exhausting, or even uncomfortable, especially over longer sessions or with cars that have heavy steering (like vintage F1 cars or LMPs).

Lower FF settings make the wheel easier to turn and less physically demanding, but can also dull your sense of grip loss, oversteer, or understeer, which may reduce immersion and control.

It’s important to find a balance that delivers useful feedback without overwhelming your muscles or compromising sensitivity.

• iRacing: Set in-game FFB to suit the car (e.g., 6–8 Nm output), then cap FF around 60–80% on the wheel base (or lower with stronger wheel bases). Avoid clipping by monitoring iRacing’s FFB graph. Use FanaLab or the new Fanatec App for per-car profiles.
• Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC): Set FF at 100% on the base and tune strength in-game using the "Gain" slider. This approach lets ACC send unfiltered feedback, giving you more accurate forces.
• F1 24: F1 cars have tight steering and lots of curb and bump feedback. Consider FF at 70–85% if using a high-torque base (like the Podium DD1 Wheel Base or Podium DD2 Wheel Base) to avoid wrist strain.
• Assetto Corsa (modded): Use 80–100% FF and adjust per car in-game. Some modded cars can produce extreme forces that require scaling back.

Not always. While 100% delivers maximum fidelity, it can be too much torque for certain users or rigs. For example:

• A CSL DD user with Boost Kit may enjoy 100%.
• A DD2 user running 20 Nm might prefer 50–65% to keep things manageable.

It’s also worth noting that too much torque can mask detail, making everything feel uniformly heavy rather than nuanced.

• Set FF high enough to capture detail, but low enough to avoid fatigue or injury.
• Monitor force clipping in-game – especially in iRacing or rFactor 2.
• Create per-game or per-car profiles using FanaLab or wheel memory slots.

Dialing in Force Feedback Strength is all about precision over power - more isn’t always better. Aim for settings that help you feel the car, not fight it.