Why did Kunos not tell us that updated the Honda NSX GT3 Evo to the Evo22?

[Günthar Rowe]

ACC v1.8.12 had the Evo Dampers redone to what looks to be the Evo22 spec. Just try loading an old Evo setup haha

 

[Gevatter]

Maybe the combined effect of the new fast bump values and the balancing the Honda received? From what I've read the Evo22 isn't in the game because it doesn't run in any SRO series currently (may be wrong on that).

PHYSICS:
- Fixed an issue with the automatic setup feature erroneously compensating for water film.
- Fixed an erroneous behaviour in bumpstop simulation.
- Fixed reversed fast bump damper slider and new fast damping values for all cars.
- Improved steering axis and relative FFB forces and tweaks in all cars FFB values.
(might need slight adjustments from the user, we also remind that you can change FFB gain while driving with numerical pad keys 8 and 2)
- Tweaks in camber gain and toe angle influence on tyre forces.
- Tweaks in tyres rolling resistance.
- Tweaks in tyre heating generation.
Balancing tweaks for the following cars and track categories:
- BMW M4 GT3 - all track groups.
- McLaren 720S GT3 - all track groups.
- Honda NSX GT3 Evo - all track groups.
- Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO - all track groups.

 

[Günthar Rowe]

From Coach Dave

So, as has been noticed, the Honda NSX EVO GT3 has undergone some rather radical changes to the underpinnings and mechanical side of the car. This looks to be the 2022 EVO 2 upgrade which is all mechanics rather than visual. Why this was missed from the patch notes I do not know but it has meant that all existing Honda setups are simply not compatible with the changes. It is now a completely different beast.

 

[Günthar Rowe]

From Motorsports.com

The new Evo22 edition features upgraded engine intercoolers, to ensure consistency in engine performance in a wider range of conditions; revised spring rates and suspension geometry adjustments; increased fluid tank sizes for endurance racing; wheel system revisions for faster tyre changes; and a new, FIA-mandated rain light.
It still uses the same chassis and body kit...

 

[Günthar Rowe]

Acura NSX GT3 Evo22

Acura NSX GT3 Evo22

www.gt-world-challenge-america.com

 

[Gevatter]

From Coach Dave

Coach Dave isn't an official source.

Acura NSX GT3 Evo22

Acura NSX GT3 Evo22

www.gt-world-challenge-america.com

Ok I was wrong, still, the GTWC America is not in the game, at least currently. No Honda entry in the GTWC Europe this year: https://www.gt-world-challenge-europe.com/cars. Maybe we get the Acura branded NSX if/when we get the GTWC America DLC, would be nice to have anyways.

 

[Günthar Rowe]

the GTWC America is not in the game

Laguna Seca is...
BMW M2 CS Racing is...

 

[Günthar Rowe]

Maybe the combined effect of the new fast bump values and the balancing the Honda received? From what I've read the Evo22 isn't in the game because it doesn't run in any SRO series currently (may be wrong on that).

PHYSICS:
- Fixed reversed fast bump damper slider and new fast damping values for all cars.

It is not just the fast dampers that are affected... Slow and Fast now and totally different values ranges and also affect the car very differently...