rFactor 2: Updated BMW M2 CS

Somewhat surprisingly, Studio 397 announced the release of an update for the BMW M2 CS present on rFactor 2, which has thus been updated to the latest technologies, and not just in terms of physics.

The car now features the latest tire model, refined TC and ABS systems, electronic downshift protection and other tweaks such as a more aggressive blip and updated suspension geometry. But since the eye and ear also want their part, the car also features new liveries, new animations for the drivers and a more realistic audio sector that resembles the real counterpart.

Furthermore, the team has announced that there will be the possibility for users to get their hands on the M2 CS completely free of charge. However, more information will be released later.

There are also minor updates for the Vauxhall Astra, March 761, McLaren M23 and Brabham BT44. Here is the complete changelog:

BMW M2 CS v1.47
  • Added new teams
  • Added new sounds
  • Added new driver animation
  • Added new tires
  • Added new TC and ABS system
  • Added gearbox protection system
  • Tire, slightly cooler to reduce grip loss in sustained cornering
  • ABS tweak to reduce locking
  • More aggressive blips
  • Reduce rear spindle friction slightly to reduce 'rear brake effect' and improve acceleration slightly
  • Increased ABS sample rate to 200hz to improve braking distance
  • Updates to suspension geometry, dampers, default setup and ABS parameters
  • Split ClubSport and Cup into their own classes
  • Removed aid penalty for TC
  • Lower default brake pressure
  • Tweaks to ABS system
  • Longer travel for helper springs
  • Latest spec tires
  • Reworked suspension, aerodynamics and brakes
  • Tune traction control to be less intrusive
  • Minor adjustment to ABS to try make FFB less 'grainy'
  • Increase down-shift delay to allow revs to rise fast enough at higher RPM
  • Decrease fuel consumption on 350hp engine to be lower than 450hp engine
  • Increase base grip of wet weather tyres
Vauxhall Astra BTCC v1.67
  • Fixed teams
March 761v 2.15
  • Fixed parts not being lit by omni lights
Mclaren M23 v1.58
  • Fixed parts not being lit by omni lights
  • Fix default gear ratio's for better performance over a wider range of circuits (mostly taller gearing)
  • Break wheels off more easily to match the other 2 classic GP cars
Brabham BT44 v2.69
  • Fixed parts not being lit by omni lights
  • Fixed upgrades not showing in showroom
  • Fixed shift light
 
Litterally just made a video about this on my Youtube Channel just after the update dropped!
I've had the car a long time and its always been good fun, but im so pleased about this because the ABS and suspunsion have always been an issue.

They updated the suspension years ago as it was just rock solid and in replays did'nt even look like it had any, but even after that it was still a bit off!

The ABS when it kicked in always felt very over exaggerated and would rattle through the FFB like thunder!

So seeing these issues being addressed amonst the others is my favorite part about the update, im looking forward to actually driving it and seeing if these key issues have infact been improved!

The additional liveries are great aswell as paintjobs on these cars have always been limited and a bit dull!

Amazing they are giving it away for free!, Bravo S397!
 

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