16-02-2024, 12:34 PM
File links:
http://NSU LE v1.39
http://Imp LE v1.39
http://Mid Ohio v204AIW
Most of these changes are the result of the first League test race. A second League test will be scheduled soon.
Changes:
i) Fuel consumption increased, fuel tank capacity decreased (tactical change for league races)
ii) Brake durability increased (brake failures were observed in longer running)
iii) Pitstop times tweaked (refuelling sped up, damage repair sped up, slight increase in random delays to fuel, tyres and repairs)
iv) Tyre compound tweaked - tyres should generate less heat when worked hard
v) Rear camber unlocked (default remains zero). The IRL cars were not live-axles and in theory would have had camber adjustments available. Note - there are 15 'normal' rear camber settings measured in 'clicks' (rf2 live axle suspension model does not follow the normal degrees!) and three special X1, X2, X3 settings with extreme camber (X1 is 2 times the top '14 click' setting, X2 is 3 times the 14 setting, X3 is 4 times the 14 setting). Treat rear camber settings as experimental!
vi) Engine durability increased (time spent above 8k rpm adds wear to the engine and eventually goes boom-boom!)
vii) Drafting effect increased slightly - cars throw a wider and slightly longer wake. May revert for league use.
viii) Engine cooling model updated - vehicles now have a water thermostat, a water radiator and an oil cooler - and fans!. Temperatures should be contained well and sit at realistic levels - please report any odd behaviour.
ix) Fuel density increased (!) A dense additive (Unlikelytanium) has been put in the racing fuel making it slightly heavier per unit volume - again, this is a league-targeted tactical change to make you choose between a heavier car with a shorter pitstop or lighter car with a longer one.
x) I think that's it.
