(more screenshots at Alge)
I have done alot of work on RyanT's 1968 Barracuda 340cidV8, most which basically means that it is an entirely different car, but with the same "chassis". I replaced the 340cidV8 with a 440-6packV8 (yes, I know that this particular engine was first released for the Barracuda in 1969 and not 68, but I really wanted it) and adjusted torque, brakes, steering, suspensions, replaced wheels, steeringwheel (not really satisfied with it yet), and replaced the 3D driver. Also I have changed the textures - interior and exterior, altered the shaders and added some new features by overriding the default dofs in the original *.ar file.
Now, this car is absolutely amazing to drive! Instant reaction on both brakes and steering, and it could turn on a dime or a nickle if it had to, and the brakes are perfect - they behave just as they should and that really makes driving fast both a pleasure and even secure (as breaking is more accurate than with the original). On Some1's track Speedest2 this car had an avarage speed of 242.3 km/h! The dials stopped at 150MPH while the car justed blasted on down the track :tongue:
Since I have done so many changes I reread the Instructions.rtf included with RyanT's original Barracuda, and as far as I can tell, no changes have been made that violate his requests, which in turn means that I can release the 440-6pack version - as an add-on or mod - without asking for permission. But it is going to be a while, still a lot to do before it is really perfect.. but stay tuned.. it might even be worth it.. :veryhappy:
From the original Instructions.rtf:
"Feel free to publish your INI.s as different setups. Since I.ve
included all the files you need, your re-releases need not be
more than car.ini. Also, you may include other wheels and/or
accessories if you like. I just make one request: no spoilers
or 22. rims!"
UPDATE: FIRST INITIAL RELEASE!
READ the README! Yes! Now.
Here: http://alge.anart.no/projects/racer/releases/README_440-6pack.txt
Read it? Now you can download..
Download here: http://alge.anart.no/projects/racer/releases/plymouth_barracuda_440-6pack_1968.7z
Enjoy