Realistic Modders inc.
Vehicle: 1970 Porsche 917K - Version 1.01 - includes the "classpatch"
Platform: GT Legends
Date of release: August 24, 2009
Intro
The Porsche 917 made its first appearance in 1969. It was powered by
a Flat-12 engine. Originaly the 917's chassis was from the 908, but
strengthened and enlarged for the 12 cylinder engine with a displacement
of 4494cc.
In 1970, Porsche, with teams like Gulf-Wyer and Martini took 917 to a
new level of performance, stalking LeMans and sweeping the field 1-2-3.
Wyer's engineer John Horsmann had the idea to increase downforce at the
expense of drag. A new wedge-shaped tail was molded with aluminium sheets
taped together! This new short tail gave the 917 much needed stability.
The plastic engine intake cover had already been removed...
The new version was called 917K (Kurzheck).
RMi presents to the community our interpetation of the cars as they ran
in late 1969 through early 1971, featuring not only the original 4.5L but
also the big 630+hp 5.0L flat 12. These brutal racers are outfitted not
only in 4 and 5 speed versions, but also sport differing aerodynamic
treatments visualy matched to the cars. While trying to be as technicaly
accurate as possible, we are sure some specification do not match exactly
or are not realistic, this is either not intentional or was purposefully
tweaked to help with the final simulated driving experience.
Installation:
Extract to your base GTL folder ( X:\GTL ). The final desination
should be X:\GTL\GameData\Teams\ExtraCars\Porsche_917k
CREDITS:
model by Tyio
remodeling by R. Stratton
physics by RMi team members - D.Werner & R.Stratton
Bik and icons by Sunlap2, thanks Frank!
Skin contributions by HpiRacer and Hoskins
Tire slip curves based on SimBin/GTL Goodyears, resized and highly modified by RMi.
Misc textures and bits courtesy of SimBin
Sounds by wolferl, courtesy of HistoriX, modified for GTL by speedrsr and RMi
( these were originaly designed for the Porsche 906
by wolferl and are not a perfect fit for the 917K )
Thanks wolferl, Rantam and the HistoriX team
We wish to thank everyone who stood by us through troubling times
and for the donations that kept us going. Big thanks to the beta testers.
Special thanks to Victor, Jan and Rainer
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Realistic Modders inc.
Vehicle: 1970 Porsche 917K - Version 1.01 - includes the "classpatch"
Platform: GT Legends
Date of release: August 24, 2009
Intro
The Porsche 917 made its first appearance in 1969. It was powered by
a Flat-12 engine. Originaly the 917's chassis was from the 908, but
strengthened and enlarged for the 12 cylinder engine with a displacement
of 4494cc.
In 1970, Porsche, with teams like Gulf-Wyer and Martini took 917 to a
new level of performance, stalking LeMans and sweeping the field 1-2-3.
Wyer's engineer John Horsmann had the idea to increase downforce at the
expense of drag. A new wedge-shaped tail was molded with aluminium sheets
taped together! This new short tail gave the 917 much needed stability.
The plastic engine intake cover had already been removed...
The new version was called 917K (Kurzheck).
RMi presents to the community our interpetation of the cars as they ran
in late 1969 through early 1971, featuring not only the original 4.5L but
also the big 630+hp 5.0L flat 12. These brutal racers are outfitted not
only in 4 and 5 speed versions, but also sport differing aerodynamic
treatments visualy matched to the cars. While trying to be as technicaly
accurate as possible, we are sure some specification do not match exactly
or are not realistic, this is either not intentional or was purposefully
tweaked to help with the final simulated driving experience.
Installation:
Extract to your base GTL folder ( X:\GTL ). The final desination
should be X:\GTL\GameData\Teams\ExtraCars\Porsche_917k
driving tips:
Users with 240deg wheels should reduce turning lock to 9-12deg for
a more precise feel.
Keep a positive throttle through the turns... Trail braking helps
CREDITS:
model by Tyio
remodeling by R. Stratton
physics by RMi team members - D.Werner & R.Stratton
Bik and icons by Sunlap2, thanks Frank!
Skin contributions by HpiRacer and Hoskins
Tire slip curves based on SimBin/GTL Goodyears,
resized and highly modified by RMi.
Misc textures and bits courtesy of SimBin
Sounds by wolferl, courtesy of HistoriX, modified for GTL by speedrsr and RMi
( these were originaly designed for the Porsche 906
by wolferl and are not a perfect fit for the 917K )
Thanks wolferl, Rantam and the HistoriX team
We wish to thank everyone who stood by us through troubling times
and for the donations that kept us going. Big thanks to the beta testers.
Special thanks to Victor Medina
RMi
Bugs:
model is missing rear fender support bracing
model is inacurate in the rear window external
small mapping issue on the rear deck sides
steering wheel is from Porsche 906
no dash warning or shift lights
external camera views are not aligned
suspension geometry is not perfect ( todo v2.0 )
Sounds are not accurate/perfect
( the two test cars have an alternate startup/idle
sound file created from a video, if you do not like
it you can simply delete/overwrite 917Kreal.AUD with
a copy of 917K.AUD )
Todo:
Split body for enhanced damage and showroom display
Bug fixes ( see above )
Physics tweaks ( this is v1.0 hehe )
The community can create the many different paint schemes/skins,
we have provided a template.
Feel free to create your own aero treatments and physics options
showcased by the many different venues the 917K was a part of.
You may edit an existing *.hdc with your gear/engine/aero choice to
create 5.0L 4sp and 4.5L 5sp versions should your application require it.
To help we provide a guide to the cryptic options below...
Genstring Legend:
GenString=123456789
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X917XXXXX
D91710700 = Dunlop tires, standard body, Style 07 Helmet, no mini wing, no flap extentions
G91730512 = Goodyear tires, fin body, Style 05 Helmet, rear mini wing, low position flap extentions
1 = D or G ( Dunlop or GoodYear )
234 = unused/required
5 = body style - 1 regular, 2 with roof mirror, 3 with fins
67 = Helmet Style - GTL standard naming
8 = mini wing ( 0 no wing, 1 with wing )
9 = wing extension ( 0 no ext, 1 high ext, 2 low ext )
Physics Legend:
917K-HD_50L.hdc - 5.0L, 5 speed, Higher downforce ( for short tracks below 180mph )
917K-LD_50L.hdc - 5.0L, 5 speed, Lower downforce ( for longer high speed tracks )
917K-HD_45L.hdc - 4.5L, 4 speed, Higher downforce ( for short tracks below 180mph )
917K-LD_45L.hdc - 4.5L, 4 speed, Lower downforce ( for longer high speed tracks )
917K_engine_4494cc.eng - 4.5L engine file
917K_engine_4998cc.eng - 5.0L engine file
Vehicle numbers vs physics package
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#00 - HD_45L
#03 - HD_50L ( including fin version )
#04 - LD_50L
#18 - LD_45L
#20 - LD_50L
#21 - HD_50L
#22 - LD_50L
#23 - LD_50L
#29 - LD_45L
#99 - HD_50L
Conversions to other platforms based on the 3dmeshes and physics are not permitted without express permission of RMi
contact: RMi@exploitlabs.com
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