SimRacing Modding Roundup - May 2016 - Automobilista Edition

[Paul Jeffrey]

It's time for our second edition of our Automobilista modding roundup, giving you a run down of some of the best community created additions available for Reiza Studios new title from the month of May.

Today we take a look at Early Access title Automobilista, as part of our monthly focus on new and upcoming mods for a range of the top simulation games for Windows PC. Although relatively new on the sim racing scene, Automobilista is fast becoming a firm favourite title for both racers and the people behind producing great community created modding content.

As always with these articles, we at RaceDepartment in no way endorse the highlighted mods or take any responsibility for any issues caused to your gaming machine by downloading the files. This article is not intended to act as a recommendation, it is purely an opportunity to highlight some of the great community produced content available currently for a selection of PC racing games. I'll try my best to pick the best and give a thorough roundup of what's out and about but please do feel free to leave a message in the comments if you see anything you think should be included in the next round up...

AMS Indycar 2016 Mod V0.8
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Tracks / Open Wheel
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 17/05/2016
Credits: See download link
Converted with permissions from the original Victor Souza rFactor mod, VaunBob brings a full field of 2016 specification Indycar models and paint schemes to a title currently lacking in quality American open wheel content. Currently at version 0.8 and very much considered a WIP project, the initial offerings from VaunBob indicate a very promising product and worthwhile addition to the sim. Dirt pickup and new tyre textures are due to be added in future alongside a full Indy 500 skinpack. The author confirms the mod could receive possible additional season paint schemes which should elevate this mod into an impressive package once complete.

Austin Mini Cooper RallyCross 1980 1.4
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Cars / Rallycross
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 12/04/2016
Credits: See download link
From the author of the popular Rally Cross Supercars WORLDRX comes the addition of a full field of 1980 vintage Austin Mini Cooper Rallycross vehicles for AMS. Converted from the original rFactor 1 HistorX mod with permissions, gilles13 brings his epic little 4wd Mini into the sim to boost a rather light amount of off road content currently available. Complete with its own RealFeel values and due to receive further attention regarding the current AI and FFB alongside the possible inclusion of both Junior and Senior classes this should be a popular choice for off road racing fans.

Reliant Robin Mk. 1 V1.0
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Cars / Street
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 24/05/2016
Credits: See download link
Starting out life originally as a mod for Assetto Corsa, the Reliant Robin Mk. 1 finds its way into AMS with conversion permissions from original author Stereo. Brought to the sim by Reb.Ellion the 3 wheel Reliant Robin is an amusing alternative to the other often more serious cars found in Automobilista. Maybe a little rough round the edges in places and possibly benefiting from some further improvements with the car physics, this mod is nevertheless a fun little adventure and comes across as a surprisingly fun driving experience.

Honda Civic Type R BTCC 2016
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Cars / Touring
Download Link - N/A - W.I.P
Latest Release: TBC
Credits: See download link
Exciting progress is being made by the increasingly prolific gilles13, as this time he shows a very nice looking preview of the 2016 specification Honda Civic Type R as campaigned by Matt Neal and Gordon Sheddon during the current British Touring Car season. gilles13 is steadily working on bringing together a collection of cars from the 2016 BTCC season and progress so far looks very good indeed. Further details are unavailable at this stage but should be worth keeping an eye out for in the coming weeks and months.

Formula Classic 1988 Skins, Performance, Reliability 1.02
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Skins / Misc
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 27/04/2016
Credits: See download link
Featuring 27 1988 Formula One season skins for the Reiza F-Classic content in game, this is a monster add-on to the sim and goes a long way to improving on the original default skin pack for these formula cars. Coming in 2 versions: single player, with performance & reliability variations and multiplayer, with all cars using equal, default physics. Perfect for those who want to recreate a realistic 1988 season off line, epic must have download.

Melbourne GP ( 2 seasons, DRS) 1.04
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Tracks / Semi Permanent
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 26/05/2016
Credits: See download link
Albert Park has been host to the Formula One Australian Grand Prix since 1996 following the removal of the popular Adelade street circuit from the calendar at the close of the 1995 season. Released for AMS by track legend Patrtick Giranthon with permissions from Euroracers, this version of the Melbourne Grand Prix circuit contains the usual Giranthon quality and looks right at home alongside default Reiza content. Including DRS zones and a recent re working of the track AI by gringo this is another must have creation. Perfect for the Reiza V8 and high performance open wheel content in game.

Nurburgring GP (2 layouts, 3 seasons, DRS) 1.01
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Tracks / Permanent
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 24/05/2016
Credits: See download link
Another Formula One venue from Patrick Giranthon including DRS zones and the usual tweaks such as dynamic track to bring the circuit up to AMS visual standards. Containing 2 layouts of this technical circuit, Nurburgring is another enjoyable addition to AMS and perfect for high performance open wheel vehicles and the quicker GT style cars.

Monza GP (2 seasons, DRS) 1.02
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Tracks / Permanent
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 21/05/2016
Credits: See download link
Yet another Patrick Giranthon Formula One venue, this time the home of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Coming in 2 season variations with appropriately positioned DRS zones as well as all the usual tweaks and enhancements to bring the track up to AMS standards. Featuring dynamic track features and recently improved AI this is another top add-on track for AMS.

Queensland Raceway (2 seasons) 1.01
Title: Automobilista Motorsports Simulator
Category: Tracks / Permanent
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 27/05/2016
Credits: See download link
This time Patrick Giranthon brings his GSCE Queensland Raceway track to Automobilista, adding to the growing list of Aussie V8 Series circuits available for the sim. With the usual AMS visuals and dynamic track features plus a newly enhanced working AI file, this is another important download for the sim. Queensland Raceway is perhaps less known outside of Australia and provides a very enjoyable and entertaining driving experience.

Please can I take this opportunity to ask you, the community, to help improve other users experiences when downloading a mod at RaceDepartment? If you download a mod here at RD, please consider taking to the time to leave a rating and comment, so the author and other community members can see opinions on how each mod is developing and viewed by a wider audience. Just 5 minutes of your time for each download you make can go a long way towards helping others make informed decisions and adds to the general awesomeness that is the RaceDepartment mods section! Thank you...

Have a look through our Automobilista Mods section right here on RaceDepartment for a wide variety of cars, tracks and skins to enhance your enjoyment of Reiza Studios Automobilista title.

In case you missed it, don't forget to check out our April AMS Modding Corner found in the Automobilista sub forum here at RaceDepartment.

Have you enjoyed our Mod roundup? Tried any of the featured mods? Do you know of a mod you wish to see featured next month? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

[Gijs van Elderen]

Starting out life originally as a mod for Assetto Corsa

I've seen this one before AC. Lots of fun.

 

[Yapci]

That's something i've also wondered for quite some time now.
@Patrick Giranthon seems to have all the informations but i don't know if he shares them in the public?

AUTO EDIT: MAJOR MISSINFORMATION

 

[Patrick Giranthon]

honestly, it starts to be a little boring to repeat and repeat and repeat again the same things (and to read false informations).
I dont work for Reiza and I dont have any programs from them... I got some infos in the past, learnt a lot of others by myself and stayed night after night in the front of the PC to do mistakes and learn how to handle things correctly and to fix all the weird things you found in modded tracks.
You can't compare Kunos and Reiza because Kunos is the proprietary of his own 3d motor and Reiza had to buy it with specific agreements, including no modding support, guess why.
I know some modders who had totally cut contacts with simracing drivers because of this kind of suppositions, permanent PM to ask tracks or tips, etc... Dont push me to do the same.
All this discussion has already been done many times here at RD.

 

[REM1976]

 

[FuzzyDowner]

AUTO EDIT: MAJOR MISSINFORMATION

You can find the info elsewhere.

Back to topic: Thanks, Paul, for this round-up! And thanks to all of the modders (listed and not listed) who make this game a terrific platform.

 

[Trimaz]

I was so impressed with the 88 Classic skins that I scoured RD and the rest of the internet and found all the skins for the open-wheelers to now look like their real world counterparts. I've never been happier.