/// Realistic Handling & Physics mod for GTA IV Complete Edition ///

/// by Shturmovik2 ///


Short description:

All handling parameters for all cars and bikes have been completely reworked.
Cars handling made more close to reality due to fine tuning center of mass, tire traction, suspension etc.
Changed helicopter suspension, fixed center of mass. Flight model left unchanged.
Reduced by 40% bullet damage for all vehicles for more realism.
Changed skid marks on asphalt and concrete pavement. The default ones are too strong.


More details about handling changes of cars and bikes:

- Fully reworked suspension of all vehicles: suspension strenght, travel, bounce, level, etc.

- Realistic acceleration throughout entire speed range.

- Realistic top speed.

- Brakes made about 10-15% stronger compared to real cars.

- Proper number of gears, more realistic gear ratio.

- Center of gravity manually corrected for all vehicles.

- Realistic weight distribution.

- Fully reworked tire grip for all cars.

- Realistic drag coefficient.

- Realistic weight for all vehicles.

- Some cars have changed from RWD to FWD.


Handling changes of helicopters:

- More realistic suspension.

- Realistic center of gravity.


/// Compatibility ///

The mod tested on GTA 4 version 1.0.7.0 and GTA 4 Complete Edition.
Compatibility with other versions shouldn't be problem either.

/// Installation ///

!!! Before installation I recommend to make backups of original files !!!

GTA IV + DLCs / GTA IV Complete Edition:
- Drag and drop "handling.dat" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ common \ data"
- Drag and drop "handling.dat" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ TBoGT \ common \ data"
- Drag and drop "vehicles.ide" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ TBoGT \ common \ data"
- Drag and drop "handling.dat" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ TLAD \ common \ data"
- Drag and drop "vehicles.ide" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ TLAD \ common \ data"
Note! "vehicles.ide" file needed that some DLC cars can use their own line in handling (by default some DLC cars share handling with vanilla cars from GTA 4)
(Optional) Realistic skid marks
Drag and drop "fxprojtex.wtd" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ pc \ textures"

GTA IV (standalone):
- Drag and drop "handling.dat" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ common \ data"
(Optional) Realistic skid marks
- Drag and drop "fxprojtex.wtd" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ pc \ textures"

GTA IV - Episodes from Liberty City (standalone):
- Drag and drop "handling.dat" to "EFLC \ common \ data"
- Drag and drop "handling.dat" to "EFLC \ TBoGT \ common \ data"
- Drag and drop "vehicles.ide" to "EFLC \ TBoGT \ common \ data"
- Drag and drop "handling.dat" to "EFLC \ TLAD \ common \ data"
- Drag and drop "vehicles.ide" to "EFLC \ TLAD \ common \ data"
Note! "vehicles.ide" file needed that some DLC cars can use their own line in handling (by default some DLC cars share handling with vanilla cars from GTA 4)
(Optional) Realistic skid marks
- Drag and drop "fxprojtex.wtd" to "Grand Theft Auto IV \ pc \ textures"

/// Feedback ///

If you find a bug or you have some suggestions you can email me or write me on YouTube.

email:
[email protected]

Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8YXVHplyelCD1SV1zDdvmA