Hi, VLM guys gave permission to share layout modifications on their Le Mans track. Some years ago I did a very rude mod for my private use. Just removed obstacles to drive the full Hunaudieres straight, without using the chicanes. It doesn't mean it is an authentic 1989 track, but the layout is very close to that. Also removed more walls to get rid of Dunlop chicane, obtaining another version, closer to a 1986 layout. I had fun driving those layouts and also used them for mod testing. Both 1989ish and 1986ish layouts include new AIW lines, so that we can race against AI. I also include original 1991 layout with improved AIW line in the final section. Thanks a lot to VLM for their content and for giving further permission to updates. Also thanks to Mauro for contacting VLM modders and achieving the permission! Download this version here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pdmiUNm_K5uTN052mgPeyu5m0OFm7vMP/view?usp=sharing Any further improvement please share with us. Post below or send me a PM and we can continue improving this... Enjoy it!
thanks again Raintyre as you know i simply tryed to paste/copy your great .scn and .aiw files on latest Virtua_lm v.1.11 track (dx11 update) (download link in upcoming post) i compared them and this are the result, for me it could be a nice alternative update your version my fast copy/paste files on updated dx11 version
Le_Mans_86-89_v.1.21 dx11: https://mega.nz/file/TwZDTCRB#cFhpNATFgKq3fu5Qwzwi7dI76zl01nqA7rPLyeimNyU 1986 layout very useful with 1979-1985 cars too (it has just a very little modify at Mulsanne corner) 1987-1989 layout -------------------- Credits Le Mans '86-'89 layouts based on: [Virtua_LM] Le Mans 1991-1996 Author : Virtua_LM modding team for rF2 Homepages : http://www.virtua-lm.com and http://www.trackcreation.net/devdiary Description : AddOn track for rF2 -------------- after Virtua_LM permission https://forum.studio-397.com/index.php?threads/le-mans-without-chicane.68415/#post-1053569 the chicanes are cutted from rF2 1991-1996 v.1.11 version for create 1986 and 1987-1989 layouts many thanks to Raintyre, he made the .scn and .AIW from v.1.0 version. i simply cut and paste them on latest v.1.11 version Mauro
i renamed track name, folders, .mas files. so i think no conflict. you have a separate standalone 1986-1989 track
it's a separate standalone dx11 Le Mans 1986-1989 track you can see the screens on third post with the differences
Yes, Mauro, no problem. For me it was difficult to choose one... i installed/uninstalled both versions many times, checking for differences. For example, I think some kerbs look pretty bad in the old non-Dx11 version. However, the trees are too bright in the Dx11 version and rest of things were not so much better, imho.... I hope somebody can improve the Dx11 version so that it looks better, especially the trees because they are important on this track.
Does anybody have a photo or info as to where the Ferris wheel and the fun village was situated in 1986?
lol the 'fun' village. Do they really call it that? I used to get into arguments with track builders over Ferris wheels. I felt, being a purist, that the mod maker should research the rotational speed and the average length of the ride AND how long it took to stop and start and stop and start to load and off-load passengers. Yes, in my youth I was a butt.
Yes Dave i was like that about the flash rate on indicators, dont bother these days. Not enough hours in the year. This Ferris has lights but no rotation timing. lol
I know, I'm a complete pita but, how's about getting the go ahead to convert the VLM '77 and '79 le Mans tracks?... Feel free to disregard, I chose to think out loud, not a good idea even at the best of times.
Hi all, a few days before the publication of this post, "ling" told me about the 1977 version of VLM and the possibility of bringing it to rFactor2. I made some settings for it (private mode) and then I discovered this post. The comments that VLM granted permission to their works respecting (of course) the original creators and giving credit.... Always with respect and with fear of being able to live up to the great modders I want to share my work with all of you. As always any collaboration and advice will be welcome to improve this emblematic and essential track everywhere.
