Non F1 GPL?

Hobson · 24 Dec 2004, 11:46 (Ref:1187372)

Are there any non-F1 GPL cars out there?

**Aysedasi** · 24 Dec 2004, 11:52 (Ref:1187375)

Just two Garry, the Gulf GT40 and the Lancia Stratos - although other sports cars such as the 917 have been in gestation for what seems a very long time.

I'm not sure about links to them though.......

pirenzo · 24 Dec 2004, 12:11 (Ref:1187390)

There are some very ancient F2, 3, 5000 and USAC cars out there....

The GT40 and Stratos are probably the best that have been released, but they were both hosted on an RSC sub-site, and with RSC being down its unavailable.

Mackmot · 24 Dec 2004, 14:40 (Ref:1187476)

I wish someone would make a Formula Ford one, I mean 1967 was the first year of formula ford and there was only one car available, the Lotus 51 and only two teams, Jim Russell and Motor Racing Stables. It cant be that hard for the computer genii to make up.

**Aysedasi** · 24 Dec 2004, 14:44 (Ref:1187478)

Ah, but its the physics, not the model that's the key, surely?

Jeffrey-Lee · 24 Dec 2004, 14:50 (Ref:1187482)

I'm pretty sure I saw screenshots of a Ferrari P4 in GPL, can't check cuz RSC is down.

Mackmot · 24 Dec 2004, 15:05 (Ref:1187488)

The physics would be very similar to the ones on the Lotus 25 from the 1965 mod. The 51 is a very similar design but they would have to change the engine and torque curve to make it realistic.

**Aysedasi** · 24 Dec 2004, 15:08 (Ref:1187489)

Well, I doubt that anyone will be adjustinbg physics tio suit, but maybe someone could come up with a 51 for the 65 mod?

rdjones · 24 Dec 2004, 15:13 (Ref:1187492)

Well after reading the screenshots thread it looks the 917 is going to be realesed very very soon. I might have to dig out GPL again and get re-installed.

Hobson · 24 Dec 2004, 15:15 (Ref:1187497)

Hmmm, I was hoping to make the game like the film Le Mans, a 917 and a GT40 would help!

Cheers.

ss_collins · 24 Dec 2004, 15:31 (Ref:1187521)

what about a furry 512?

What I really want is a Vee!

pirenzo · 24 Dec 2004, 17:41 (Ref:1187564)

The problem with making mods for GPL is the physics are not easily edited, they weren't suppoed to be, quite the opposite in fact. With such a hard game, you'd want to make it difficult to hack to deter cheaters.

What the general process is now for making mods for GPL is that someone has to produce the carset, and then the one or two people in the know (literally only 1 or 2, I think its Richard Cooke and Phil Flack (Guru)) will make the physics for it.
Currently proposed or in progress mods are:

F1 '69 (nearest to completion)
Sportscar '66/67 (GT40, Chaparall 2F, Ferrari 330 P4 built, and in testing)
Sportscar '70 (Porsche 917K soon to be released)
Caterhams (original test mule for altering physics I think, someone started making the car)
F1 '66 (carset already in existance, but no work on physics as yet because too similar to '67 to be worth it)
Tasman '68 (first attempt at physics completed, no cars)
USAC '67 (no cars or physics AFAIK)

**Aysedasi** · 24 Dec 2004, 22:22 (Ref:1187667)

So now you know!

Hazza · 25 Dec 2004, 01:31 (Ref:1187714)

Just quickly how close is Indycar Ledgends to being done?

And it sucks that RSC is down, now that me and my mates have LFS we wanted to join ARSE

crozier74 · 25 Dec 2004, 11:50 (Ref:1187790)

Oi P, how dare you miss out the 1955 and 1937 (Grand Prix Titans) mods?!?!

There are one or two very nice looking cars for the Indy mod ('67 Swiss Racing Lotus and '68 Hawk), but most effort is being concentrated on the circuits atm I believe.

Down F0rce · 25 Dec 2004, 11:58 (Ref:1187792)

Where can you get the Indy mod?

crozier74 · 25 Dec 2004, 12:19 (Ref:1187795)

There is (was) a forum for it on RSC, most of the developments show up there.

pirenzo · 25 Dec 2004, 13:03 (Ref:1187807)

I can't believe I forgot the '37 and '55 mods LOL

DF, try looking for the old Indy mod here

The new one has been underway for about 18 months. Last I heard they hadn't found anyone willing to do the carset, but all the menu graphics and other minor stuff is done I believe.
I think it'll be a good while yet.

The next to be released will be the '69 mod. It will probably be out in the next 2 to 6 months, the others are all more than a year away I should think.

Merry Xmas all.

pirenzo · 25 Dec 2004, 22:16 (Ref:1187913)

Speaking of mods, here's one nobody knew was coming!!!

THUNDER CARS MOD beta

600bhp? 230mph? Sounds mad lol.

Basically from what I can gather a one make series, so all the cars have identical physics. Fantasy of course.

SCREENIES (download at same link)

Down F0rce · 25 Dec 2004, 23:04 (Ref:1187925)

Thunder mod sounds interesting, downloaded it now. Can't really be bothered playing about with it at the moment, save it for tommorow...

pirenzo · 25 Dec 2004, 23:32 (Ref:1187928)

Its damned fast. I've not DL'd it yet, but Gazork0 on the RSC temp forums has done a 7:46 at the ring in them, which is 20 seconds faster than his '67 PB.

Arturo Pereira · 26 Dec 2004, 01:04 (Ref:1187938)

7L, V8 engines, top speed at Talladega, with the proper gearings, 230mph+

.... if you like strong emotions ...

pirenzo · 2 Jan 2005, 23:47 (Ref:1191943)

CAN-AM

Doesn't look much, yet, but damn, I can't wait

**Aysedasi** · 3 Jan 2005, 17:40 (Ref:1192284)

They're gorgeous cars. Before my time, in a sense, but I always loved watching them in the historic championships 20 years or so ago. Can't wait for the mod