Some racetracks with plenty of elevation change are described as rollercoasters, but how about an actual one? OverTake community member @taishow7 has created just that for Assetto Corsa.
Most sim racers will hear the words "Rollercoaster mod for Assetto Corsa" and assume someone has found a mod for the Algarve circuit or a similarly undulating venue. But of course, the modding community are not bound by serious racing content 100% of the time. There are running dinosaurs and Rainbow Road in AC after all, so maybe an actual rollercoaster is not too farfetched.
In fact, it is not. Made by user @taishow7, the Roller Coaster mod for Assetto Corsa comes with its own car labelled the LSG EXTRA RIDE, and the track itself comes in at just under one kilometre in length. It is said to be situated in Yokohama, Japan and seems to be be based on the real life diving "Vanish!" ride in Cosmo World - albeit without any underground sections.
Your eyes do not deceive you, it is an actual rollercoaster in Assetto Corsa. Image: @taishow7
The fact the rollercoaster car is on rails means you do not have to put in any steering inputs. Just put it into gear, floor the throttle and go around to your heart's content. Be aware that you can garner damage, so if you go around often enough at high enough speed, it may be possible to break the ride. Additionally, there is a function to turn on the lights all along the cart, which looks amazing at night.
Follow this step for the mod to work as intended. Image: @taishow7
After installing the mod, it is advised to disable the Active Solid pieces, dirt, bits of grass etc. in the Custom Shaders Patch tab under Particles FX.
That rollercoaster can go from a standstill to its top speed of 149mph in under four seconds. To see it in action, have a watch of this video from 2010 when Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were teammates at Ferrari. Just imagine a Formula Rossa mod in VR...
What do you think of @taishow7's rollercoaster mod for Assetto Corsa? Let us know your choices on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
Most sim racers will hear the words "Rollercoaster mod for Assetto Corsa" and assume someone has found a mod for the Algarve circuit or a similarly undulating venue. But of course, the modding community are not bound by serious racing content 100% of the time. There are running dinosaurs and Rainbow Road in AC after all, so maybe an actual rollercoaster is not too farfetched.
In fact, it is not. Made by user @taishow7, the Roller Coaster mod for Assetto Corsa comes with its own car labelled the LSG EXTRA RIDE, and the track itself comes in at just under one kilometre in length. It is said to be situated in Yokohama, Japan and seems to be be based on the real life diving "Vanish!" ride in Cosmo World - albeit without any underground sections.
Your eyes do not deceive you, it is an actual rollercoaster in Assetto Corsa. Image: @taishow7
Loading It Up
If you download the mod, maybe be prepared for the overstimulating sudden loud sounds. When you load in, there is a siren-like noise and even some music if you put it in broadcast camera, but most importantly, if you have a horn mapped, press it and the driver will enthusiastically scream and raise their arms. Whee!The fact the rollercoaster car is on rails means you do not have to put in any steering inputs. Just put it into gear, floor the throttle and go around to your heart's content. Be aware that you can garner damage, so if you go around often enough at high enough speed, it may be possible to break the ride. Additionally, there is a function to turn on the lights all along the cart, which looks amazing at night.
Follow this step for the mod to work as intended. Image: @taishow7
After installing the mod, it is advised to disable the Active Solid pieces, dirt, bits of grass etc. in the Custom Shaders Patch tab under Particles FX.
Maybe Another Rollercoaster Mod?
Now, how to bring racing and rollercoasters even closer together? Considering we are racing fans, what is a brand we all know? You know, from Italy, races in F1 - Ferrari, of course. Next to the Yas Marina track in Abu Dhabi is Ferrari World, a theme park that has the distinct honour of housing the fastest roller coaster in the world: Formula Rossa.That rollercoaster can go from a standstill to its top speed of 149mph in under four seconds. To see it in action, have a watch of this video from 2010 when Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were teammates at Ferrari. Just imagine a Formula Rossa mod in VR...
What do you think of @taishow7's rollercoaster mod for Assetto Corsa? Let us know your choices on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
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