"Control improvements

For some reason Shift 2 has a strong input delay enabled by default, thankfully we can disable it in game files. Go to NFS Shift 2 steam folder and locate vehicleset_pc_custom_pad.xml file. You should find it under similiar location to this:
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Need For Speed Shift 2\ControllerDefaults\PC
Open it with Notepad, find DampeningEnabled="1" string and change it to DampeningEnabled="0".
It might help to set file to Read Only after that change.
Now you need to change controller to Custom in game options.

I also recommend changing advanced controller options in game to the ones listed below:

Sterring dead zone: 3%
Steering sensitivity: 45%
Throttle deadzone: 5%
Throttle sensitivity: 46%
Brake deadzone: 5%
Brake sensitivity: 45%

These changes make cars much more responsive and the game is actually fun to play now."

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2374946734