The main ones for me are:

Accel : 5/95

Decel: 5/95

Steering: 10/90

Clutch is whatever since it is on a digital button and handbrake I set the inside as far in as possible to maybe prevent a slight touch on accident.

I also say this all the time... the wired controller is simply better. The triggers on the wireless seem to have more travel than the game sees. It seems that say around 75% of depression, it is maxed out. It feels completely different on the wired where full depression is registered in game. Sticks are about the same, but I just like the wired one better... plus is lighter.

Anyway.........

What you can change the options for the joypads?

Will have a look when I get home 

I still have to look into this, running default since day one.

For all of you controller users, have you ever checked out KontrolFreek.com?  What they make is little joystick extenders so you have a little more travel and can get more precise movements.  I have these on my controller and they work great for all games, especially FPS games.

They have a special one just for racing games.  Here is a link: http://www.kontrolfreek.com/Sports/KontrolFreek-Speed-Freek-APEX.asp

I don't use a controller for racing games, but I do use a controller for driving in games like GTA and Mafia II.  The Kontrol Freeks are great.  Cheap at the website, but have to pay for shipping.  Also sold at Amazon.com with free shipping on orders over $25.

Took your advice and changed the settings , was so impressed with the difference I went out and bought a wired controller today so fingers crossed !!!

Oh just ordered  

Speed Freek APEX by KontrolFreek

Thanks for the advice !!

NakedRescue wrote:

Would the guys racing with controllers let me know what advanced setings they are using, if any?

 

After a few quick runs of this months Rivals events it's clear the Wiseman and Corvette suck severely if you're not using a wheel. 

I think this is totally wrong.  Instead of hijacking this thread with discussion on the subject I'd love to hear from you guys over here: http://www.2old2play.com/forum/group-forums/2old4forza/controller-vs-wheel

I had no idea there were advnaced controller settings.. I learn more and more about this game everytime I play I think. I race on a controlelr, and have been getting better, but I will try some of these tweaks and see if this helps at all. I recently managed to make the switch from auto clutch to Manual w/ clutch.. I think I like it a lot better now.

Wait what?  My try this.

The wired is much better imo too.

I'm using a wired controller too now and I haven't had thebatteries die on me since!

haha.. yeah, I forgot the best benefit of non batteries and less weight. Love my wired! :)

Ok, where the hell do I go to play with such settings? 

My Profile --> Controller Options and then hit 'X' to open them up and edit.

Word to the wise... write down your settings if you change them. If they are default now, no worries, but once you tweak them once and think about tweaking more, you should jot them down somewhere (mine is in the Forza box). Its not that critical, but I spent some time with the accel/decel ones on an herb and beer filled night and don't want to do that again. 

Thanks. Mine are all default, except the button config. 

I too am using the wired controler, used to get cramp in my left hand thumb but not now and I've noticed more travel in my excel and brake so seems a lot smother when I bother to try and get it right. Took your advice on settings so will run some hot laps to see if there is a difference but feels a lot better !