Request for Requiring Clutch Mod

[kazar]

Hello all,

I have seen there are some topics at your forum about my question, but there isnt found any solutions in there. I am searching a mod for GTR2, which causes to require "using the clutch" when "shifting gears" with H-pattern gearbox.

I know the fact that most race cars dont need to use the clutch for shifting gears, but it would be very helpfull for a lot of people who want to get their driving licence, if a realistic simulation like GTR2 would have an option in the control menu like "Require clutch when shifting gears". I dont know why it is not included. Could the modding team of this forum make such a mod for GTR2, if needed i can donate an amount.

And does anyone know of a mod with city cars and a city track. The goal is to simulate a non-race car driving in traffic. I have used a mod of Gold I cars, this mod has realistic cars, the only thing missing is a city drive track and highways etc.

And about the starting of the car with releasing the clutch. I have played around with sensitivity and deadzone for clutch, but which settings are the best for making the start running of a car with clutch the hardest. So, if you even let the clutch a little bit too fast away, the engine of the car should stop(stall) immediately. This is for training purposes again. If the sensitivity and deadzone settings cannot simulate this, is there a mod for this?

Final question, are there any driving simulator pc games with realistic use of clutch and gears?

[hardjack79]

Hey kazar. I'm not part of the no grip modding team but I just noticed your post and can probably answer your question...

There are no mods for GTR2 to force clutch. GTR2 is good for mods, terrible for plugins.

I made the Grinding Tranny Mod for rFactor (http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=31259) which is pretty much as you describe and could be tuned. rFactor is great for mods and plugins and is probably your best bet.

I believe that Live for Speed simulates a proper clutched gearbox, and though I've never played it I hear good things about it.

iRacing can also require clutch but the implementation is a bit strange (you can preshift) and you won't find any cars/tracks that are like passenger cars.

EDIT: netKar also deals with the clutch quite well and allows missed shifts.

I hope that gives you some direction.

[kazar]

Hey kazar. I'm not part of the no grip modding team but I just noticed your post and can probably answer your question...

There are no mods for GTR2 to force clutch. GTR2 is good for mods, terrible for plugins.

I made the Grinding Tranny Mod for rFactor (http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=31259) which is pretty much as you describe and could be tuned. rFactor is great for mods and plugins and is probably your best bet.

I believe that Live for Speed simulates a proper clutched gearbox, and though I've never played it I hear good things about it.

iRacing can also require clutch but the implementation is a bit strange (you can preshift) and you won't find any cars/tracks that are like passenger cars.

I hope that gives you some direction.
Thanks for your answer, i had seen your mod and had tried the Grinding Tranny Mod for rFactor. But it didnt work for me, maybe i couldnt install it correctly, because many variables to edit described in your tutorial:

1. In your controller.ini / plr file you should have "Gear Select Button Hold" enabled, and "Auto Clutch", "Auto Blip", and "Auto Lift" disabled.
2. Unpack the archive to your rFactor installation folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\rFactor).
3. In rFactor, go to the Controller panel, and map a key to the "Neutral" function.
4. Also in the Controller panel, make sure Upshift and Downshift are unmapped, as these affect how rFactor treats shifts.

I couldnt find a file named controller.ini / plr file, where can i find it?

In the UserData=>Controller folder there is a LogitechG25.ini file:

-The variable "Gear Select Button Hold" is set to 1.
-There is a variable named Auto Clutch="(0,87)", but i dont know if this is the "Auto Clutch" option you mention. Also there are no "Auto Blip", and "Auto Lift" variables, i cant find them. I have also set some of the options you mention in the game itself.
-What do you mean with map a key to the "Neutral" ? Which key of the G25 wheel should be assigned to it?
-I have unmapped Upshift and Downshift by pressing escape.

[hardjack79]

I couldnt find a file named controller.ini / plr file, where can i find it?


I can't remember, but don't worry about it as its not necessary. I think its under UserData


-What do you mean with ? Which key of the G25 wheel should be assigned to it?
-I have unmapped Upshift and Downshift by pressing escape.

It has to be a keyboard key. Once that is mapped then the plugin should work as long as its been installed to the Plugins directory.

Good luck mate.

[Fillipe]

Well kazar, I´ve the City Car Driving 1.2.3, an english version of a russian driving simulator, and I think it fits perfectly in your search. There´s the simulation of the clutch use to shift gears, the city traffic, pedestrians, and lessons to learn how drive a real car. And there are some mod cars to download too. I´ve enjoyed a lot! I hope that I could be helpfull...

link = http://citycardriving.com/products

[Fillipe]

Furthermore, it could be awesome the fusion of the grinding tranny mod with GTR2/Race 07, unfortunetely we have this f... restriction over plugins. Specially in the classic cars mods over there!