INDYCAR IR18 2023 MOD! 2.2

Version 2.2 is out!

Only a few months late ( ) - a final major update for the 2023 IndyCar season is ready to go. This fixes a few broken things, adds lots of new things and updates some other things to better reflect the second half of the 2023 season.

Install instructions:

• We recommend using AMS2CM to install (follow their instructions)
• Uninstall/delete any older versions of the mod first
• Should also work fine with JSGME or manual extraction install methods

Changelog:

• Incorporates patches previously released (elsewhere) for sound and pitcrew issues, and optional transparent aeroscreen pillar.
• Many new liveries (up to four liveries per car across road, short oval, speedway and super speedway variants - now over 70 in total)
• Full set of 38 driver helmet skins
• New helmet model with animated ventilation hose
• New fourth unique steering wheel (MPI used by Chip Ganassi Racing)
• Now with two unique engines (Honda/Chevy)
• Now with two 'MyTeam' cars (one Honda/one Chevy)
• Custom AI file updated to reflect overall season performance
• Revised default setups
• Colour-coordinated driver suits & gloves
• Full set of new menu preview images (122 unique variants)

Notes/known issues:

• As always, the feel/performance/behaviour of this mod is significantly influenced by the underlying game from Reiza. It may change with (or be broken by) future game updates. This is beyond our control. It is unlikely that we will update the mod any further until after the next major AMS2 release (1.6).
• AI behaviour on ovals is far from perfect. This may change/improve with time as Reiza do further work on it.

Recommended AI opponent configs:

• Medium aggression (used for most testing/calibration)
• Indianapolis oval: run max (31) opponents
• Road/street courses: run 27 opponents (or 26 if you intend to replace a real driver)
• Other ovals: run 28 opponents (or 27 if you intend to replace a real driver)

FAQ:

• Q: How do I make the aeroscreen pillar transparent?
• A: From the main menu in the game, go to Options - Gameplay - Display, and turn on "HIDE HALO STEM".

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Features:
- Full IndyCar 2023 grid with teams & drivers
- Specific 2023 aero/body for Road/Oval/Short Oval/Short
- Revisions/Upgrades to the model (camera pod, nose cam, etc.)
- Rookie designation (yellow rear)
- Reworked Push-to-Pass system - updated to push-and-hold (previously was a shots system). How it works:
- Reworked physics for Road version based on feedback
- Short Oval 2023 Spec featuring the newly introduced Alternates (Firestone Reds)
- Custom MY TEAM car entry. Race against the 2023 grid in your own custom team!!!
- 2023 spec changes (new side gurneys, new driver protection)
- Qualy spec (boost up to 1.4 vs 1.3 in races - extra power also available in practice)
- Indy 500 drivers: Katherine Legge, Tony Kanaan, Stefan Wilson, and others join the grid.
- Special Firestone Indy 500 Tires (2 sided)
- Indy 500 physics and setup. Many hours were put into making this an amazing and authentic drive. Special thanks to @666Scar for putting the extra effort!

So many people put hours of hard work into making this a very special release.
KAOS Modding Team
@pz666
@jusk
@Steven Poirier
Leo Rock
Robbi

And anyone who one way or another made it possible!