Revolutionized Simcade Driving for Los Santos Tuners (.OIV) 6.1

Handling

Description

Revolutionized Simcade Driving for Los Santos Tuners (.OIV)

This mod provides handling akin to Race Driver Grid or other semi-sim arcade racers like Forza Horizon 3. The physics focus is currently 70% realism and 30% arcade. All vehicles (including bikes, trucks, planes, helis, and boats) have been modified. Aircrafts and boats are still experimental. Bicycles have been slightly touched but remain experimental.

Drag/gear limited realistic top speed for all vehicles with realistic gear ratios.
Semi-realistic ABS model for cars and bikes, with older vehicles lacking ABS.
Enhanced vehicle settings for a more immersive driving experience.

Before installing, back up your entire "mods" folder. This mod modifies several files within the update folders, and providing base files as backup wouldn't be feasible as it wouldn't account for any other mods you have installed.

Installation:

If updating from version 6.0, use the .oiv package and replace the configs folder with the one included.
For core files, use OpenIV to install via the .oiv package or install manually (file structure mirrors the file structure within the update folder in your game).
Settings for optional mods are outlined in individual Readme files.

Install a robust gameconfig file that supports the latest game version to avoid crashes.

Recommended Mods:

Mods with settings featured in the "Optional mod settings" folder.
Racetrack mods like the Nordschleife or Nurburgring GP.
A good traffic variety mod (like Sparky's Traffic Overhaul). If installing a mod that modifies vehicles.meta, install it first, then reinstall this mod to ensure sound swaps work properly.
Vehicle script mods like ikt's Tutbofix mod will enhance the experience.

Credits:

Killatomate for inspiration and feedback since the GTAIV days.
ikt for his plethora of driving-related mods, essential for the best experience.
3ric2hew for identifying bike traction control being off.
Kryo4lex & TheSigui for the incredible Super Sonic mod. I used it to increase the top speeds of planes.
prince_linus for providing awesome screenshots and feedback.

Feedback is always welcome, though replies may take time due to work commitments.