Assetto Corsa Information

A collection of useful Assetto Corsa info I've gathered over time

Content Manager

Why Content Manager is Essential

I genuinely can't imagine using AC without Content Manager. The default launcher feels like a relic once you've experienced CM (I'm sorry Kunos). It's faster, better organized, and has features I didn't even know I needed until I had them.

Why I Love It

  • Quick Drive: Pick a car, pick a track, click drive. No navigating through menus forever
  • Mod Installation: Just drag a ZIP file onto CM. Done. No more manually extracting to folders
  • Organization: Tags, filters, favorites - actually find that car you installed 6 months ago
  • Presets: Save different graphics settings for solo vs online vs VR
  • Server Browser: Way better than the in-game one
  • Replays: Better replay controls and management

Getting It

There's two versions:

  • Lite (Free): Has everything you actually need
  • Full (Donation): Some extra features, supports the developer

Get it from acstuff.club. Start with Lite - it's genuinely free and not some crippled trial version.

First Things to Check

When you first set up CM:

  • AC Path: Make sure it found your Assetto Corsa installation correctly
  • CSP: If you have Custom Shaders Patch, make sure it's detected
  • FFB: Check the force feedback settings
  • Graphics: Set up a preset or two for your typical use

Quick Drive is a Game Changer

Seriously, Quick Drive alone makes CM worth it:

  • Pick your car from a searchable list
  • Pick your track
  • Set weather, time of day, conditions
  • Add AI if you want
  • Click Drive

Compare that to the default launcher's endless menu navigation. It's not even close.

Installing Mods

This used to be a pain. Now:

  • Download a mod (usually a ZIP file)
  • Drag it onto CM
  • CM figures out where it goes and installs it
  • If something's wrong, it tells you

Removing mods is just as easy - find it in your content list and delete. No hunting through folders.

Online Stuff

CM's server browser is much better:

  • Filter by track, car, player count, etc.
  • See detailed server info before joining
  • Save favorites
  • See what cars/tracks you're missing

Random Tips

  • Use tags to organize your collection - future you will thank you
  • Make separate graphics presets for different scenarios
  • CM updates pretty often - keep it current
  • Back up your CM settings folder occasionally