Grand Prix 1979 for Rfactor by Grand Prix Classics
Ver. 2.0



**NOTE** This readme refers to the changes made for v2.0. For further credits, reference and documentation, please refer
to the readmes from v1.0 and v1.1 and the GP79 owner´s manual, all included in this package.




//// INSTALLATION:

Just point the installer to your rfactor root folder.

**IMPORTANT** If you have either v1.0 or v1.1 installed, you´ll need to get rid of it first. To prevent any eventual problem, 
it is important to delete the following folders and files:

rfactor\gamedata\vehicles\gp79
rfactor\gamedata\sounds\gp79
rfactor\gamedata\talent\gp79
rfactor\gamedata\vehicles\common_79.mas
rfactor\gamedata\vehicles\tachs_79.mas
rfactor\gamedata\vehicles\tyres_79.mas
rfactor\rfm\GP1979.rfm
rfactor\rfm\GP1979_UN.rfm

In case any issue arises after installation, just uninstall it using the uninstall79v20.exe in your rfactor root folder, and
run this installer again.



//// SPECIAL THANKS FOR v2.0:

GPC would like to thank TRELLET.NET for originally creating the League Edition, and bringing with it some of the improvements
that feature in this new version, as well as contributing with their physics research.

Special thanks also for Chris "kangaloosh" Hoyle, for creating Carfactory and helping kickstart the development of the new
suspension models.

Finally, thanks to the whole Autosimsport crew for creating the GP79 Owner´s Manual (find it in the 79bonus folder).


//// WHAT`S NEW IN V2.0:

-- Introduces the LEAGUE EDITION, along with the previous HISTORICAL and UNRESTRICTED versions of the mod. The LEAGUE EDITION
aims to provide better functionality for leagues, having every car model working independently within each team bracket,
so that is no longer necessary to go through the upgrade and skins menus to pick a different chassis. The LEAGUE EDITION also
allows for more variety in offline races, as the AI can run all the models and their variations in any given race. 

-- Several small graphical fixes and refinements;

-- Optimized LODs for better FPS (thanks to TRELLET.NET);

-- Improved collision body and feelers to include wheels and wings (thanks to TRELLET.NET);

-- Fixed spinner bugs (thanks to Allitnil);

-- Fittipaldi F5A made available;

-- Updated Arrows A2 cockpit;

-- Fixed Renault mirrors;

-- New pace car (78 porsche 911);

-- Extensively revamped tyre physics;

-- New individual suspension models for each chassis;

-- Adjusted aero for more realistic behavior;

-- Adjusted engines heating, cooling and wear;

-- Adjusted brake properties;

-- Extensive callibration to AI behavior.


**SHIFTER UPGRADE REDUX**

In light of rfactor´s continuous unresolved gear shifting issues, we´ve decided to partially reintroduce the shifter upgrade
with lower delays for the gated option. The chosen compromise is: HISTORICAL, being the recommended option for offline play, 
has the shifter ugprade with lower delays for gated shifting; same for the LEAGUE EDITION, taking into consideration the 
possibility for league admins to police its suitable use among its members via replay; UNRESTRICTED remains with standard
shifting delays for both options, allowing an alternative to keep a level playing field in open servers and leagues that 
prefer to have it that way.

Whilst certainly others would prefer to have a different compromise or even not compromise it at all, we ask everyone to 
understand that until this limitation with Rfactor is resolved, the best we can do is to provide something for everyone, 
instead of everything for someone.



//// NOTES:

In light of the physics developments, old setups will no longer work.

If running a championship season using HISTORICAL, make sure to come back to the menu screen after each round, otherwise 
Rfactor will load the same models from the previous race (the ferrari won´t upgrade from the T3 to the T4 in between 
Interlagos and Kyalami for example).




//// DISCLAIMER:

GPC developed this mod for free distribution, but within limits and conditions that have been or might be defined by us. 
Any problems or issues derived from its installation is responsibility solely of the user.



	
//// CONDITIONS:
 
As always, suggested improvements to this mod from the community are welcome, but no conversion, addition or modification
to the material found in this package shall be publically released without prior consent from GPC members.