iRacing: 2024 Season 4 Patch 2 schraubt an Simulation, Autos und Strecken

Wie schon aus der Vergangenheit gewohnt, bringt ein neues iRacing-Release eine Reihe von weiteren Aktualisierungen. In dieser Woche wurde nun der 2024 Season 4 Patch 2 bereitgestellt, welcher sich um verschiedene Probleme in den Bereichen Simulation, Fahrzeuge und Strecken k�mmert.

Das �nderungsprotokoll zeigt dabei wie mehr oder weniger umfangreich die einzelnen Korrekturen ausgefallen sind und kl�rt zudem die Frage was �berhaupt ge�ndert wurde.

2024 Season 4 Patch 2 Release Notes [2024.09.17.02]
SIMULATION:
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Connectivity
-Fixed an issue with the Ping Server for systems with both IPv4 and IPv6.

Physics
-The amount of natural clutch bite variance has been reduced.

iRacing Weather System
-Fixed an issue where a significant temperature change occurred at exactly 4 hours and 6 minutes into any Session using Static Weather.
-Fixed an issue where a dirt texture appeared on windshield banners whenever it was raining.

Official Racing
-Fixed an issue with the Distributed Splits Algorithm where the Race Scheduler occasionally failed to use the new split-forming algorithm and instead fell back to the original version.

Dirt Racing
-Fixed a visual issue where opponent vehicles could appear to have the incorrect wheel stiffness.

Graphics
-Fixed an issue where dirt was not being cleared properly on rain-enabled cars.
-A variety of vehicles have had their footwells darkened.
-Fixed an issue with some car paint schemes where the windshield could appear to be color-tinted.

Audio
-Some rain sounds have been reverted back to .WAV format.
- - An issue was noticed with some rain sounds causing a pulsing sound - we will investigate.

Pits
-Fixed an issue where Lollipop Guy could appear to have some visual popping as you changed camera distances from him.

CARS:
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[Legacy] NASCAR Xfinity Class Cars
-Fixed an issue where opponent cars were always invisible. They were trying an experimental new type of stealth racing - it did not go well.

Aston Martin Vantage GT4
-For the damage model, fixed an issue where some rear pieces were missing at certain camera distances.

BMW M4 G82 GT4
-Mirrors have been reordered to match the BMW M4 GT3.
-Paint pattern texture files have been updated for better number board placement for non-official paint schemes.
-Fixed a texture issue with the specular map.

Dallara IR18
-Anti Roll Bars may no longer be adjusted while the vehicle is actively cornering.
-iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Mini Stock
-Tire wear rate has been reduced.
-Tire Pressure Min/Max values have been constrained further to work great for both asphalt and dirt tracks (10/20psi left and right).
-Visor tear-off may now be bound to a hotkey for this car.
-The windshield tear-off option has been removed from the Black Box.
-Windshield shaders have been updated.
-Fixed an issue where the steering column was invisible.

Ferrari 296 GT3
-Fixed an issue where the engine could stall during a spin.
-IMSA logos have been updated for improved clarity.

Ford Mustang FR500S
-Fixed an issue where some wiper animations could look floppy.

Ford Mustang GT3
-A flaming hot new paint pattern is now available for this car.

Hyundai Elantra N TCR
-Chassis texture has improved white balance for the latest PBR shaders.

Hyundai Veloster N TCR
-Chassis texture has improved white balance for the latest PBR shaders.

Ligier JS P320
-Fixed an issue with some cockpit reflections during rainy weather.

McLaren 720S GT3 EVO
-Improved in-car engine sounds and added new transmission and drivetrain sounds.
-Patched a space where you could partly see through the bodywork from the cockpit.
-Windshield wiper animation splines have been updated.
-Number location has been adjusted slightly to help center numbers in the number board.
-The IMSA Leaderboard panels have been added to the interface models where appropriate.
-Camber has been added to the UI model to match the suspension shown.

Mini Stock
-Tire wear rate has been reduced.
-The windshield tear-off option has been added to the Black Box.
-Paint pattern texture files have been updated for improved placement of rear sponsors.
-Windshield shaders have been updated.
-Fixed an issue where the steering column was invisible.
-Fixed an issue where the right-rear tire hub was missing at close camera distances.

[Legacy] Dallara DW12
-Anti Roll Bars may no longer be adjusted while the vehicle is actively cornering.

TRACKS:
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Cadwell Park Circuit
-Fixed an issue where brake markers could disappear at lower graphics settings.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
-Barney, Legendary Flagman, has arrived at this version of the track! He was stuck in the past version of the track, and had to practice advanced chronomancy to get here.
-(Grand Prix Pits) - A placeholder wall from the pit entrance has been removed.
-(Bike) - Paint lines have been added to better define the alternate Turn 9.
-A missing sausage curb has been found and installed at Turn 1.
-Some missing grasscrete has been added to Turn 13 and Turn 14.
-Fixed an issue where colored surface paint could disappear on lower graphics settings.
-The Ferris wheel is now fully animated and lit!
-Fixed an issue with grass growing on the green drainage channel.
-Some trees have been added to the areas around Bruxelles.
-Patched a few holes in the terrain.
-Some terrain colors have been improved.
-The color of drains near curbs have been updated.
-The loading screen image has been updated.

Homestead Miami Speedway
-(Road Course A and B) - Fixed an issue where some brake markers disappeared with Objects Detail set to "Low".

Knockhill Racing Circuit
-Fixed an issue where it could rain inside the pit garage.

Lankebanen (Hell RX)
-Fixed a critical issue where this track was failing to load.
- - The root cause of this issue was related to a speaker playing the newly encoded environment sounds found inside a bush at this track.