# Project CARS 2

## Connection Method

**Shared Memory** — Project CARS 2 writes telemetry data to shared memory. You need to enable the correct shared memory mode in the game's settings.

* **Shared Memory Name**: `$pcars2$`

## Setup Steps

1. Launch **Project CARS 2**.
2. Go to **Options > System**.
3. Under **Shared Memory**, select **"Project CARS 2"**.
4. Apply the settings.
5. In DR Sim Manager, select **Project CARS 2** from the Source list and click **Start Motion**.

## Available Telemetry

Project CARS 2 provides the same comprehensive telemetry as Automobilista 2 (they share the same shared memory format):

* **Orientation**: Pitch, Roll, Yaw
* **Acceleration**: Full 3-axis local acceleration
* **Velocity**: Full 3-axis local velocity
* **Angular Velocity**: Full 3-axis rotation rates
* **Speed**: Vehicle speed
* **RPM**: Engine RPM
* **Gear**: Current gear
* **Suspension**: 4-wheel suspension travel
* **Terrain Type**: Surface type under each wheel

### Telemetry Quality: ★★★★★

## Recommended Starting Settings

* **Primary Cue Gain**: 70–100%
* **Smoothing**: Low to medium
* **Washout**: Medium

## Troubleshooting

### No telemetry data

1. Verify **Shared Memory** is set to **"Project CARS 2"** in Options > System.
2. Ensure you are driving on track.
3. Restart both the game and DR Sim Manager.


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