Best Automobilista 2 Settings for Thrustmaster TMX / T150
This page has been updated for patch 1.6.
Automobilista 2 has been a work in progress since its release in 2020, being updated and improved with regular updates. In November 2024 it received its largest update yet in patch 1.6. The game was already very good, and this update makes it even better. The physics have been completely reworked and it feels very good.
For the Thrustmaster TMX and T150, the new default force feedback isn't terrible by any means, but it tends to be a little muted and fairly heavy, making the cars a little harder to drive than they ought to be. This is easily fixed with a few setting adjustments.
In this guide, we will look at the best settings to use in the Thrustmaster Control Panel and in-game to improve the force feedback.
Thrustmaster Control Panel Settings
Automobilista 2 automatically sets the proper steering angle for each car in the game, so you can leave the Thrustmaster Control Panel set to the maximum.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Rotation | 900° (TMX) 1080° (T150) |
| Overall Strength of all forces | 100% |
| Constant | 100% |
| Periodic | 100% |
| Spring | 100% |
| Damper | 100% |
| BOOST | Off |
| Auto-Center | by the game |
Spring and Damper are not used by Automobilista 2, so can be set to any value without issue. As a general rule, I leave these at 100% since there are some games that require them.
BOOST should always be turned off. For an in-depth look as to why, see my BOOST Force Feedback Analysis.
Automobilista 2 Settings
In Options > Controls > Control Scheme:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheel |
| Make | Thrustmaster |
| Model | TMX / T150 |
| Pedal Type | Separate |
Make sure the wheel is set properly to get the correct button bindings. Calibrate the wheel and pedals to make sure the Soft Lock is proper and everything is working correctly.
In Options > Controls > Configuration:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Steering Deadzone | 0 |
| Steering Sensitivity | 50 |
| Throttle Deadzone | 0 |
| Throttle Sensitivity | 50 |
| Brake Deadzone | 0 |
| Brake Sensitivity | 35 |
| Clutch Deadzone | 7 |
| Clutch Sensitivity | 50 |
I removed the Throttle and Brake Deadzones, but that's personal preference. You may also want to lower the Throttle Sensitivity, since many of these cars require delicate throttle control.
In Options > Controls > Force Feedback:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Default+ |
| Gain | 80 |
| Low Force Boost | 20 |
| FX | 60 |
| Damping | 0 |
Type should be Default+. I used to use a custom file for this, but I don't feel that is necessary any longer.
Gain is the maximum power you feel in heavy cornering, for instance. If you set this too high, the forces will clip a lot.
Low Force Boost is the force in the center of the wheel. This helps you feel many of the lighter forces. Setting this too high will make the wheel feel heavy.
FX is the feeling of bumps and kerbs. You may want to adjust this based on the car and track. It can get annoying if the track is particularly bumpy.
Damping adds weight to the wheel. This doesn't make a huge difference, it's a very light force. These wheels don't need damper forces most of the time, so I turn this off.
Conclusion
Automobilista 2 has come a long way over the course of its development. The force feedback has improved a lot and they keep improving other aspects of the game as time goes on. There are a lot of cars and tracks that I haven't raced with in other games, so it's been a lot of fun trying them all out.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.