# Forza Motorsport 7/8 (2023)

## Connection Method

**UDP** — Forza Motorsport sends telemetry data over UDP.

* **Default IP**: `127.0.0.1`
* **Default Port**: `5555`

## Setup Steps

1. Launch **Forza Motorsport** and navigate to **Settings**.
2. Select **HUD AND GAMEPLAY**.
3. Scroll to **DATA OUT** and set it to **ON**.
4. Set **DATA OUT IP ADDRESS** to `127.0.0.1`.
5. Set **DATA OUT IP PORT** to `5555`.
6. Set **DATA OUT PACKET FORMAT** to **CAR DASH**.
7. In DR Sim Manager, select **Forza Motorsport** from the Source list and click **Start Motion**.

> **Important**: The packet format must be set to **CAR DASH** for DR Sim Manager to parse the data correctly.

## Available Telemetry

* **Orientation**: Pitch, Roll, Yaw
* **Acceleration**: Full 3-axis acceleration
* **Speed**: Vehicle speed
* **RPM**: Engine RPM
* **Gear**: Current gear
* **Suspension**: 4-wheel suspension data

### Telemetry Quality: ★★★★☆

## Recommended Starting Settings

* **Primary Cue Gain**: 60–90%
* **Smoothing**: Medium
* **Washout**: Medium

## Troubleshooting

### No telemetry data

1. Verify **DATA OUT** is **ON** and format is **CAR DASH**.
2. Confirm IP is `127.0.0.1` and port is `5555`.
3. Ensure you are in a race (not in menus).
4. Check Windows Firewall.


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