	==============================================
	===========                        ===========
	==========  Realistic Driving 1.08  ==========
	===========                        ===========
	==============================================
	=======  a GTA IV Mod by Killatomate  ========
	==============================================

   	Youtube Video:	1.08: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTunw2KTFO0
			1.06: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3_6i3p4fjY	
			1.05: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El3dQwzm6M4
	
   Description:

This mod makes the handling of cars and bikes more realistic and raises acceleration and top speed 
to the level of the real cars. I spent 330 hours on this mod, so i dont think you will be disappointed.
This mod also features improved vehicle spawning. Now there are scooters and busses driving on the streets.
You will also meet SultanRS, PCJ600, NRG900 or Sanchez (dirtbike).  
Furthermore, there is a slight chance to encounter Coquette, Banshee, Comet, Infernus or even the SuperGT in some areas.  
This mod works fine with the GTA IV missions.

==========================================================================================
Mod Homepage: http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=5529#
==========================================================================================

   Key Features:

	-realistic driving speed
	
	-realistic car handling
	
	-completely new bike handling

	-increased car deformation on impact

	-reworked vehicle spawning


All 110 vehicles have been reworked one by one. 
==========================================================================================
   
   Changes:

	realistic acceleration
	
	realistic brake strength

	new brake force bias for all cars

	realistic e-brake

	realistic traction

	realistic top speed

	realistic air drag for all vehicles

	new gear ratio

	real amount of gears

	changed centre of mass

	slower lateral shift of weight for bikes

	changed suspension and dampers

	all cars re-balanced for less understeering

	+50% deformation on impact
	
	gunfire wont blow up cars so easlily
 
============================================================================================

Compatibility: works fine with other mods, unless the file "handling.dat" is being replaced/modified.

============================================================================================

Installation:
--> backup your files before replacing them!

1. In order to make mods work, you need to replace the file "filelist.pak" in the directory  .../GTA IV/pc/data/  
   with the modified one. (make sure you have GTA4 patched to version 1.02 or higher for this to work!)
   To make this mod work on previous GTA versions, you need to install the "magic patch" (not included)

2. to install this mod, replace the files "handling.dat", "cargrp.dat" and "vehicles.ide" 
   located in  .../GTA IV/common/data/   with the modified ones.
   (if you cannot find the files, press 'ctrl + f' while in the main GTA IV directory)


file info:

handling.dat 	- defines car handling
cargrp.dat 	- defines car spawning area
vehicles.ide 	- defines car spawning rate and appearance

===========================================================================================

	recommended Mods to use along with this one:
		
		-no intro fix
		-speedometer (watch out! there are many available that dont work right)
		-dashboard camera
		-real car names

=============================================================================================
FAQ:
Q: i play with keyboard/gamepad, is this mod optimized for my controller?
A: This mod works fine with both keyboard and gamepad

Q: The cars are too fast, i keep crashing. can you make the cars slower?
A: Just start a new game and play the first 5 missions, that will teach you how to drive. promised.

Q: can i use this mod online?
A: this mod works online, but if you cheat on other people you deserve to be banned

Q: all cars go 300+ kph, why did you make such a lame mod?
A: your speedometer is wrong, install a right one! 

=============================================================================================

Contact: 
if you have suggestions, criticism or questions, you can leave me a message on Youtube. Username: Killatomate85

============================================================================================= 
