The 2023 Indy car is impressive to drive. Its hard to stop driving and change cars when your having so much fun. Pretty sure I drove for 10 hours yesterday once the update went live and neglected my kids 😂.

I was already excited for this, but now I'm really keen to get stuck in! Thanks for the recommendations Mike!

1.5 update has pushed Automobilista 2 to the top of my Sim racing list.

Had a blast today in the GT3s with the 1.5 update. I have the feeling ai got much better too. Thanks for the video!

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The GT3s definitely feel better than ever, I agree!

@utkarshchaurasia2233

11 ай бұрын

They don't feel as good as acc. I hope reiza focus more on historic classes

@Housetian2

11 ай бұрын

@@utkarshchaurasia2233 Your opinion. I can't stand the unrealistic weight of ACC and how the cars feel like they are driving through mud.

@fioralbannach6647

11 ай бұрын

@@utkarshchaurasia2233they can’t feel as good as ACC, as ACC focuses primarily on GT3, & doesn’t have to deal with the complexities, of modeling a plethora of classes, like AMS2 does. Considering this, AMS2 has done a damn good job, with its GT3 cars, alongside all its other classes.

@utkarshchaurasia2233

11 ай бұрын

@@fioralbannach6647 in any case I don't want reiza to waste resources on gt3. I would rather they focus on other classes, especially vintage classes

Jumped in for a couple of hours this evening and man it feels good, the new P1 class is so alive when driving so much fun

I must agree, this update is fantastic. Most of my favorite cars handle even better than before. The addition of some off road action is like icing on the cake. Now if I could just get my hands on a proper dd wheel base and move on from my V2.5, I will be in sim racing heaven.

Glad to see most people are happy with the update. It’s definitely better, the slidey feel is much reduced. Either I’ve gotten much quicker or the AI have been nerfed a bit too much, I’m qualifying P1 even with the AI at 120 and Hi aggression and that never happens normally.

Going back through your videos I saw this one that I had not looked at before. Thanks for the segment on the P1 class. I had never even driven the class before now (I have to admit that in AMS2 there are a lot of classes and tracks I have never driven). I really like the P1s plus you have given me encouragement to try more different things instead of just driving the same old ones that I know I am halfway good at.

The Porsche GT1 and Nissan GT1 car are both really great too. I've grown fond of the 1971 south loop lately. These GT1 cars are great on there.

I was expecting you to stick to your summer break (from your Threads post) but this is a worthy exception 😉 AMS2 has never felt so good

This is looking great, I really appreciate your car/track combo recommendations. All the best!! 👍🏼

While I like the latest updates for the tintops, I find that the vintage F1 cars (which I drive almost exclusively) have lost quite a lot of mechanical grip, becoming almost Grand Prix Legends-like... very slippy. I am still adapting, so will see if the feeling persists. Thanks for the video, Mike.

@khalidadisa2786

11 ай бұрын

I am mostly a formula ult gen 2 driver but I have noticed this with the V10s particularly

New to AMS2, but got it primarily for Indycar and hasnt disappointed. Even just tonight, did a 15 lap race at Indy road course with the F-USA 23s and wow, was one of the best sim racing experiences I've had. Love all the gens too, I grew up with Indycar mid 90s, so its great to have so many gens going back that far.

@SimRacing604

10 ай бұрын

I grew up on that as well. Great generation of racing. And I agree, AMS2 does a great job of recreating them

Thanks for another amazing AMS2 video. I can't wait to try out 1.5 and your recommendations as well. Have a great day Mike.

Great video Mike. I'm one of those players who just couldn't connect with AMS 2, but this physics update feels so much better. I really like the new P1 cars, I was having a blast driving around the Nurburgring gp circuit :)

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks so much for watching, and happy racing!

Brilliant video as always :) I've found the 2023 Brazilian Stock cars to be absolutely incredible with the new update, 100% worth giving a go

1.5 is a revelation. The junior might be my favorite car in the title atm. Incredible communication and an absolute pleasure to drive. Were the CART cars not included in that “pre 1.5” release where a bunch got the 1.5 updates although we were still in 1.48? They were already some of my favorite cars but haven’t revisited. Can’t imagine them getting any better. Tbh it’s been pretty overwhelming considering the amount of moving parts to 1.5. Great video as always. o7

Great picks, thanks! I'm super happy with these physics upgrades. It's really good now for me.

Thanks for recommending the Indycar. Very cool video!

Nice video, very helpful thanks. It's clear that you have done your research and taken the time to understand how to get the best out of this sim. There are some cars you've mentioned here that I've hardly driven, so it will be interesting to test out your recommendations. It's a refreshing approach compared to some KZreadrs who post recordings that just show how little effort they have put into actually finding out about what they are commenting on.

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

It seems some people that have prior experience with sims that match up to "our factor" do not appreciate this latest update, especially those that like to drink tea. Having just got into that "other" sim again (I had already tried the new AMS2 update already), I just don't get it. That other sim IS amazing, I just don't see how it's better than AMS 2. Thanks for another great video!

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And yeah, that particular tea drinker is someone I respect immensely and like on a personal level, but we disagree on AMS2. But that’s what makes the world great: we can all find our own way and bring things we enjoy into our lives

@br1x1337

11 ай бұрын

@@SimRacing604 I think people are just taking way too much offense on his opinion. You don't have to agree with him, in fact almost every other content creator (even Jimmy Broadbent who really doesn't have much reason to do a favor to Reiza) seems to be very positive on the update, but just leave people their opinions and look somewhere else for content then.

@marcusmiller8267

11 ай бұрын

@@SimRacing604 Yes, same here.

As a former owner driver of a formula Ford, I can tell you the formula trainer is as close to anything Ive experienced to real life in a Sim for this car, the brakes are a little touchy but overall the car is amazing

@darrenwilks8359

11 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the iracing ff

@shortshiftmotorsportpodcas1862

10 ай бұрын

@@darrenwilks8359 can't tell you mate sorry. I choose not to use iRacing for a few reasons.

I always hated the FFB of AMS2. To be honest it’s been a very long time but yesterday I decided to open it and give it a spin and did a couple of races. Man the FFB is amazing and the car feel is very very good. The GT Classic Porsche is a blast to drive

1.5 is amazing!!!!

Thanks so much for this suggestions video, Mike (please keep them coming, if you come across some more great combo's ; ). I've save the video to watch again later and try them all out for myself. And I have to say that personally, given I still have to use my budget G29 Wheel. But I think it is the first time that I truly believe there was a major change to the handling with this AMS2 1.5 UPDATE. Loving some of the "familiar" cars in the Sim, like the BMW ProCar for example. That Formula Junior as an absolute blast to drive also. Thanks again Mr SimRacing604 (ironically wearing your classic 604 Hoodie this week, in our Australian Winter at the moment). [;]-)

They really knocked the dirt content out of the park right off the bat with it's launch... 100% amazing fun.

Great video, Mike! Other cars that have massively improved with 1.5 and are worth trying include the Formula Vee and F-Trainers (basic and advanced), all of the Caterhams (though the 620R remains a little bit strange, IMHO), the Camaro SS (which now feels like a proper sports car!) and the classic Corvettes (C3 and C3-R, they feel SO much better, and they're more fun than their counterparts now!). Seeing how this update grew from the Beta side of things was a mindblowing experience to be honest - what Reiza managed to do (and the pace at which they did) was nothing short of a herculean effort, IMHO. Not only has the sim never been better, but the cars have never been more consistent in terms of FFB and physics than they are now. The few oddities that remain (like the pendulum effect of the Corvette C8 sports car) are now down to less than a handful out of the entire vehicle roster in AMS2. Once these are fixed (and the karts receive their well-deserved physics update as well), the physics and FFB consistency and quality is easily up there with the best racing sims, IMHO.

F-Vee @ Taruma GT3 @ Bathurst F3 @ Guapore (rain is fun here) Porsche Cup @ Ibarra Uno @ Jacarepagua Short Some of my current fav combos!

Just reinstalling it now, trying it out with the Cammus.

That Sigma thing is incredible, easily my new favourite prototype ^^

Siii el Mercedes GT1 se transformó en uno de mis favoritos (junto con AMG GT3, V8 Supercar, Porsche en Group C, Ultima GTR y Formula Ultimate 1)

Let me drive the Mercedes Gt1 day and night!!! It feels amazing…I also tried Formula ultimate gen 2 and I think it's the best version of formula 1 out there!!

I've gotten a chance to play it for a couple hours and the update is pretty mind boggling. Because I had a bit of a sinking feeling at first: Is it just me, or does anyone else get a bit nervous when cars become easier to drive in a sim? I think it absolutely stems from the simracing myth that "harder to drive=more realistic", but handling these cars on track, it's almost like turning on a couple driver aids to make handling the car easier, the difference is ridiculous. When it's all said and done, it's a matter of accepting that AMS2 has figured out how to get the FFB to properly communicate what the car is doing, and perhaps the fixes to the tire model allow for a more consistent experience in terms of predicting oversteer/understeer. I still think there's just a TAD bit of vagueness in the front end left over, and as with every sim, not every car is a homerun, some are a bit more bland and predictable than others, but this update has completely changed the sim by providing a cleaner, less noisy connection between the FFB and what the tires are doing. It's quickly becoming my favorite sim, not only because of how communicative Reiza is, but the sandbox nature of the game along with its ever improving handling model and the best dynamic weather in any sim at the moment really make this one tough to beat. Can't wait to play more!

@mikecroshaw9233

11 ай бұрын

I also suspect the default setups are quite safe and understeery. Once people start tweaking the setups to get more speed, they will become a bit edgier.

He Mike, great video, as always 😊. It would be great if you could make a video about your favourite cars in the various sims you play regularly. I am trying to improve my driving skills and stick with just 1 sim for that. But I cannot find that one car I really love driving in either AC, AMS2 or Rfactor2. Instead I keep returning to RaceRoom every now and then just for the great feeling of many cars. I would rather like to focus on just a handfull cars that are simulated realistically and improve driving those.

Had a go today and the FFB/handling is a lot better, more predictable and feels really good to drive. More comparable to RR and RF2 now. I also found the AI to be a lot better. Had some good battles with the AI in the races I did (one multiclass with DPI/GT3 and one just GT3).

why did the AI ghost into eachother at 8:50 LOL ??

Haven't been using my sim wheel for quite a while, in fact since a clumsy fall accident on September 26th 2022 with damaged ligament and Rotatorcuff Syndrome and 100% keyboard driving from then on. So pains just gone as of today, timely for AMS2 1.5 release candidate, I packed out my flexible simrig and tried: 1) Formula Junior @ wet Südschleife 2) Formula Junior @ Wet 1988 Cascais (Estoril) 3) Formula Classic Gen 3 Wet @ 1988 Jerez 4) Formula Classic Gen 4 @ Random Weather 1988 Jerez 5) RX tremendous Citroën DS3 RX @ Nürburg RX Course 6) Citroën DS3 RX @ Spa RX Course 7) GT1 Mercedes CLK-GTR @ Wet Road America mixed classes. And must say Reiza have knocked out the park. Now in aches again I'd rather be in pain and vein than keyboard driving again after those supreme AI experiences with FFB+ feature. Heck this day was lotta fun!

@XTRMNTR2K

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences! And I sincerely hope you continue to get better and better! :) Not being able to do what you love due to health issues is no fun, I know that! Almost went blind in one eye earlier this year, and while my vision is restored I keep having issues with dry, red eyes and pain when I strain them too much (which unfortunately includes most activities in front of a screen). Other cars that I can highly recommend include the revised Caterhams, the Formula Vee, Camaro SS and the Corvette C3s (both the Vintage TC and Classic GT versions). All of these have improved so much it's hard to believe it's the same sim! :)

Tried the Dalara today. Wow 😊 But Dayam do the shadows suck.

Last night I was stuck in the GT3, the new improvements are fantastic. Also tried the DTM Merc, holy cow are they good. Love the content Mike!

@mikecroshaw9233

11 ай бұрын

Out of the DTM Marc and BMW I could never drive the BMW, it was too twitchy. Now its my favourite I'd say.

If people played it multiplayer like if they just hosted ranked daily races , weekly tournaments, leagues , it could be the king but they clearly don’t care. I jump in and play a little here and there and I would do that even more if I had some real reason to boot it up.

That floaty feeling is for sure reduced if not gone, they are much more precise and direct, I really like that! However there is just something so odd in AMS2 that others picked up on too. During medium/highspeed corners you usually turn the car in and wait for grip and give gas to speed up. But in AMS2 you can simply turn the wheel more and just give gas instead of letting go and you all the sudden gain more grip, its so fundamentally different from any other sim and it drives me nuts. There also seems to be infinite aero grip, seriosuly. Have you guys ever lost the rear during a highspeed corner? Not TC spin but actual lack of downforce? Its impossible!? I really want AMS2 to fix this because I love the sim!

Hi -Great video! Got me back into AMS2. Any chance you could do a video an Fanatec FFB settings with AMS2?

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Rick! Unfortunately I’m disconnected from the Fanatec world at this point. I’m full time Moza. I might suggest watching On The Grid’s FFB guide and tuning from there

Tried yesterday rx cars and it felt really wrong/bad, missing details, on SC2pro, but done gt4 few laps felt great! Had bigger hopes on RX rally cars, bit i know it is not finished so fingers ceossed 😂

Just tried more cars, here are more smiles 😅.

Undoubtedly the most improved cars are the Caterhams. What were quite literally the worst cars I've driven in any sim, turned out to be things I know I'll be putting hours into. Still not a huge fan of the high-horsepower one, but they all feel unbelievable now.

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

Interesting. I’ll give them a try. I would argue with you about which is the worst car in the game though; to me the Camaro road car was and is a nightmare

@XTRMNTR2K

11 ай бұрын

@@SimRacing604 Have you tried the 1.5 Camaro SS? It feels like a proper sports car now. It's still heavy, yet feels so much more reactive and precise than before! And yes, the Cats are actually fun now! Just keep in mind the 620R is still somewhat mental, although even that one has improved a lot.

@Burl_Hurlbutt

11 ай бұрын

@@SimRacing604 That so? In fairness, I never had any interest in driving the Camaro road car, so I just never tried it. That said though, the GT4 Camaro feels so good it's ridiculous now. Definitely another of my new favorites.

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

@@Burl_Hurlbutt yeah, agree with the GT4. But keep your expectations low if you plan to drive the road car, lol

@Burl_Hurlbutt

11 ай бұрын

@@SimRacing604 Hah, I drive a road car most every day, so I don't much need a faster one in sims. Only DLC I didn't buy was the supercar pack. Don't see much purpose driving road cars on circuits, if that makes sense.

Hey @simracing604 what are your Moza settings?? I’m trying to get ams2 to feel good on the r9 and I’m struggling

5th thing. try to get the ffb to feel trye slip like asseto corsa LUL

gt1 handles strange. you can turn more when understeering and the car will still turn then go into this weird floating slide but you still make the corner and gain alot of time. fun but I don't think its accurate

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

All GT1s?

@qbertrtrtg

11 ай бұрын

@@SimRacing604 I haven't driven other gt1s. only mercedes. Another car that had the same behavior was the corvette gtp. I find this happens in fast corners. In road america at the fast right hand kink (I think t11) just turn as much as possible and you'll see

@nuztuz903

11 ай бұрын

@@qbertrtrtg try deleting old setups

Have you tried the new AJR too, Mike?

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

I have! I quite enjoy it.

I tried playing it but couldnt map my Simagic Alpha Mini steering so it was unplayable for me. So I guess I'll just stick to assetto and beamngand wait to see if the new forza motorsport is compatible.

This game is going to be my death☠🤣

Hey mike how is automobilista 2 on controller. I'm really interested in buying it but I won't be able to get wheel. Please try on controller i rely on your opinion.

What track are you using for the Sigma?

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

It’s great anywhere, truthfully, but Goiania may be best

@Jezza819

11 ай бұрын

@@SimRacing604 I've only had the game 1 week now and I'm still trying to explore tracks I've never heard of but this one you're using for the Sigma looks like it has a nice flow to it. That's why I was curious which one it was.

@WilliamMDI

11 ай бұрын

Circuito de Cascavel The first curve in the most funny curve in Brazil. Try Rio Grande do Sul tracks (velopark, taruma, Guapore, Santa Cruz do Sul) Try Velocitta Try Street circuit of Salvador and finaly try Circuito Cristais (Ibarra is another good track) Good fun ;)

Best Simcade out there.

maybe im blind but i cant find the new 2023 Indy cars in the game . where are they ?

@Rmagid

11 ай бұрын

Formula usa 2023, but you need the racin usa part iii dlc to race it

@benoitparadis602

11 ай бұрын

@@Rmagid i just found that out . its not in the description of the DLC guetting it now . thanks .

It feels floaty and slidy on high speed straights. What's the deal with that

Certainly the GT3s have that pendulum effect again. Not sure how that's seen as a fix.

Hit me up. Wanna Collab with ya on something.

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

Would be an honour!

@CoyoteRacing

11 ай бұрын

@@SimRacing604 Twitter or Discord good for ya?

It's a shame that the rallycross is a paid dlc. I thought it would be included in-game. I'll stay away from it.

This game is completly broken even with 1.5. There is no fkin grip in the fkin tire. In turn end up only spin out or understeer there is no grip . Drive supercars feel like a fkin regular car ,spinning out like crazy. Where is the grip from the tire ? These sims are pure garbage.

@SimRacing604

11 ай бұрын

Lol

looks better then rennsport