ACC How To: Customize your Driver! - FELIXDICIT (2024)

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EDIT: while there is now an editor, some gloves are still accessible through editing the .json file (click here to jump to that part). However, if you make any change in the editor, you have to re-do the gloves change in the .json. I advise you to change the gloves after you are happy with your driver.

EDIT: this way of creating custom driver skins has been broken by v1.3.10, probably in preparation for an official method to be released soon in v1.4. Until v1.4 hits I see no reason to update this post to bridge the week waiting. Sorry.

With version 1.2 of Assetto Corsa Competizione launching the in-game livery editor has gone live as well. You’d think there would be no reason for you to visit my site ever again. Well, you’d be wrong, because with v1.2 another hidden feature launched…

You can now edit your driver in a similar way to how we could change our liveries before v1.2 (for both singleplayer and multiplayer)!

There are two main categories of things you can change to the driver: its helmet and suit (excluding the shoes). This post follows that distinction, going from top to bottom – i.e. starting with the helmet. All you need to do now is follow the path below and open the file “driver1.json” with wordpad

C:\Users\[YOUR USERNAME]\Documents\Assetto Corsa Competizione\Customs\Drivers

Please note: all the big resource pictures are (again) made by Andreas, a huge thanks to him for making this post possible!

Also note: this function of ACC is heavily in beta and the payoff isn’t that big. I expect this functionality to be expanded upon in a later update, just like the livery changing did.

Changing the helmet

There are a total of six values which you can change in the .json file. Here’s a quick and dirty rundown of them, check the dropdown boxes below for pictures pertaining to these options:

  • helmetTemplateKey: this changes the helmet design. There are at the time of writing five different options to choose from, 499, 500, 501, 502 & 503. Additionally, 1-149 contain official helmets. Here is a complete overview of the official helmets available to use right now. (Note: for now only 499, 500 and 502 seem to be working, 501 is a blue version of the stock helmet)
  • helmetBaseColor: this changes the main color for the helmet design. Colors follow the same 0-359 values as the main car editor.
  • helmetDetailColor: this changes the secondary color for the helmet design. Colors here also range from 0-359.
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helmetMaterialType: this changes the helmet material (or paint) type, similar (but not equal) to how the car handles gloss, matte and chrome. Values range from 0 to 6. The values seem switched around a bit. Click on this text for the drop down;

– 0: chrome
– 1: matte
– 2: satin
– 3: satin metallic
– 4: gloss
– 5: glossy carbon
– 6: matte carbon

  • helmetGlassColor: this changes the base color of the helmet visor. Still mapping this out, since it is bugged sometimes. This is color #202.
  • helmetGlassMetallic: this changes the reflectiveness of the helmet visor. This also doesn’t seem to work right now.

Changing the suit

There are four different options pertaining to the suit (including the gloves) in the .json-file. Again, have a look at the different options first before checking out the templates below!

  • glovesTemplateKey: this changes the glove design. If you have hands enabled in your onboard view, this will be a big one. Values 200-203 are customizable. 1-14, 30-36, 50-52, 70-73, 90-97 are non-customizable stock options you can choose from. See pictures below for values 200-203.
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suitTemplateKey: this changes the suit design. The first ~400 values or so are occupied by official racing suits, which you can view here. There are, as of yet, three different customizable values; 499, 500 & 501. There’s one problem: 500 and 501 are identical. So basically, we have two. Click on this little piece of text to unfold.

suitTemplateKey 499
suitTemplateKey 500
suitTemplateKey 501

  • suitDetailColor1: changes the color of the suit, values range from 0-359 (you know the drill by now).
  • suitDetailColor2: changes the secondary color of the suit. Also 0-359.

Checking the results

If you’re done changing values, save the file. Open a single player session, but make sure you have a custom car selected (which prompts the game to load the custom driver). Go to the track, select ‘drive’ from the garage and hit F7 to look back at your driver.

Yes, this is quite a lot of work for just a little result, but I imagine the custom drivers will soon feature more fully integrated into the game, presumably on the profile page as well once the functionality is increased. I will try to keep this post up-to-date with all the (known) changes.

Also, besides making custom drivers, you can also do other fun things, like make Coach Dave drive a Rinaudi!

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I hope this article helped you like it helped with the livery designs. Be sure to check out my other posts as well!

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FAQs

How do I add custom liveries to ACC? ›

In the 'Assetto Corsa Competizione' folder, open up 'Customs' and then 'Cars'. Then open up the 'Cars' folder from the Downloads and drag the . JSON file from Downloads to the folder with all the other car files. Next is the livery itself.

Can you customize Cars in assetto corsa competizione? ›

In the game, you have the opportunity to create your own vehicle livery for each vehicle. The body can be modified externally or it can be replaced completely. Operators of multiplayer servers can assign vehicle liveries, drivers or teams via an access list Server Configuration / entrylist.

Can you swap drivers in Assetto Corsa? ›

Because you do driver swap/change you do not need to change tyres or add fuel or stop in personal place of pit-stop. As soon "Stop to swap" indicator appears, stop the car at any place in the pitlane. As soon the car is fully stopped "Swap possible" indicator will appear. Now you are ready to exit Assetto Corsa.

Can Assetto Corsa make me a better driver? ›

The power of using a simulator (Sim) to advance a driver's skills is no longer a secret thanks to iRacing, Assetto Corsa, R Factor, and other programs. Whether you compete in High-Performance Driver Education track days, Autocross, or club racing you can benefit from Sim racing.

What is driver swap? ›

Driver Swap Process

Driver one drives into the pit lane and comes to a stop in their pit box (they need to be in the correct pit box, if they are not the team will receive the harshest configured penalty) Driver one disconnects from the server, initiating the timer.

How to change assetto corsa driver side? ›

Select the car, hit the track, open the rigth side menu with all the in-game apps selection, select the icon of the helmet, move the view to the place you want, press save and thats all.

How do I install custom cars in Assetto? ›

Installing a Custom Car on your Server
  1. Access your web panel by following this guide.
  2. Navigate to Content > Cars & Setups.
  3. Choose or drag and drop your custom car folder.
  4. Click the Upload Car(s) button.

How do I add custom tracks to Assetto Corsa? ›

If you don't have a track already downloaded, you can visit a website like Assetto Corsa Club to find custom track mods.
  1. Access your web panel by following this guide.
  2. Navigate to Content > Tracks.
  3. Choose or drag and drop your custom track folder.
  4. Click the Upload Track(s) button.

Is ACC more realistic than Assetto Corsa? ›

In terms of realism, the Assetto Corsa Competizione goes above and beyond. On the other hand, Assetto Corsa (AC) isn't limited to a single discipline of driving. Here, you can drive your favourite cars on a variety of tracks from all over the world.

Can you use a shifter in Assetto Corsa Competizione? ›

Yes you can! Assetto Corsa supports H-Shifters on console, but only for cars that have a manual gearbox. If the car is a semiautomatic or requires paddle shifting, then the H-Shifter will be automatically disabled. You will then need to use the paddles to change gears.

Does Assetto Corsa have good customization? ›

TAILOR-MADE RIDE

Its high level of simulation and customizable options make it a popular choice among esports organizers, car manufacturers, and simulator makers for various applications through the AC PRO program.

How do I change my suit control? ›

Changing Control game outfits is easy; just head to the control point located in the Central Executive area. Once there, open the menu and select the outfit option.

How do you use custom cars in Assetto Corsa? ›

If you don't have a car already downloaded, you can visit a website like Assetto Corsa Club to find custom car mods.
  1. Access your web panel by following this guide.
  2. Navigate to Content > Cars & Setups.
  3. Choose or drag and drop your custom car folder.
  4. Click the Upload Car(s) button.

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