Original version by F1Ligue in 2014
This is a Beta version - WORK IN PROGRESS, so anything can change.
With permission from original author F1ligue, I'm trying to give this mod from 2014, a new 2023 makeover.
You can find the original car v.0.50 here:
https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/r8-gordini.2397/
If you want to chat about something related to this project, I can be reacted at
https://discord.gg/Zebs7BjCBE (link updated)
Contributers so far:
F1ligue - Made the original version 0.5 in 2014.
Speedster63 - Suspension setup from similar model from GTR2.
Chris "redapg" - Author behind indispensable rfactor2 modding tools, generous help & knowledge sharing beyond my imagination.
Bears - Donated 5 liveries inspired from historic 6H Kayalami races and historic Bathurst 500 races.
Frederik Alonso - Always a good guy to solve headache problems, when you're stuck.
v.0.81.0 - News & fixed (9. may 2023)
- New suspension setup borrowed from a GTR2 R8 Gordini by Speedster63. It has been modified and adjusted by Chris "redapg" to fit rFactor2 and this car. I have then changed some parameters specific to fit this car's specs. Like removing front and rear wing. adding double fueltank and reduced brakedisc thickness. - It feels great, looking forward to get all your feedback.
- AI grip has been adjusted to fit new physics.
- Radiator have been fitted to the new physics.
- Default setup profile have been adjusted to new physics.
- Rain texture has been added by Chris "redapg".
- Wiper animation has been added by Chris "redapg".
- Windsheild wiper rain effects have be added.
- Gauges have been adjusted/synced to their values.
- IN and OUT window have been adjusted to new window shader, new window shader have removed internal road reflection bug.
- Left mirror, individual adjustment works.
- Rim blur have been added, though it's almost not notable. Tire blur is not needed for now, since tire dont have text color.
- LED warninglights are now working.
Bug list
* AI have slow starts, you can overtake half the field.
* Rearlight varies in brake intensity
* In the showroom the car is floating
* High wind sound
* Arm animation missing
* Not really a bug, but cars with headlight cover wont have headlight flares.
Todo
* Create final details of the dash, like switches, shaders , and leds.
* Add a upgrade possiblity to use slicks, dont know is this is a wanted feature?
* Add rain tires. It aready have road legal tires, so dont know if a didicaed raintire is in place?
* Implement damage texture
* Dont look around.. inside cockpit needs to be rebuild, its a mess.
* Add more lowpoly models to reduce framerate and clean up some of existing body lowpoly.
* Clean up unused files and gen file.
* Adding more details like brakediscs, calipers and other details to make it complete.
Get it here
https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/renault-8-gordini.59951/
And at steam
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2969580318
Enjoy