got me to lol
Shame on you Bram!!! :lol:
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:kewl:needed!
I think we all want realistic physics.
The only problem is we don't really know what realistic physics are
(Though of course this doesn't stop many in the community pronouncing on the realism)
I think we count physics as realistic when the best sim-drivers (or even the real ones) are on the laptimes of pros (or at least close)
That is also using similar lines, 'shifting points', braking points etc.
For example: Times on a sim like rFactor are much more realistic around Mt Panorama than on Codies' V8 Supercars (Race Driver) 1, 2 & 3.
My best laps around Bathurst in rFactor are around 2:09 (I'm not a pro) whereas in the Codies games it's around 1:54 - 11 seconds quicker than the real qualifying-lap record!
-chassis twisting
-deforming suspension (especially bushes)
-laterally deforming tires (not just vertically)
-fatigue life of more components
-more options for pushrod and pullrod suspension (specifying the bellcrank and coilover positions) to accurately model variable wheel rate
-temperature dependent damping and simulation of heat transfer for the dampers
-ability to specify damper curves
-turbo simulation
-good documentation of the physics file and units for all specified parameters
-and perhaps option for a J-damper for the F1 people
Nice list, though for a modder (and perhaps professional sim developer) it is hard enough finding data on basics like weight distribution, CofG height and drag let alone data on chassis stiffness, damper heating and suspension bush flex.
For me the highest priorities would be turbo modelling (which you've listed too) and corner weights in setup. A WTCC driver commented this was the main weakness with the current RACE 07 setup options and, while Simbin replied they thought it wasn't worth the effort to add to the ISI engine, perhaps they might add it to a new engine. It would also be good to be able to model strut suspension without having to fudge it.
A WTCC driver commented this was the main weakness with the current RACE 07 setup options and, while Simbin replied they thought it wasn't worth the effort to add to the ISI engine