rFactor 2 – Build 298 & New Demo Available

Image Space Incorporated has released a new build of their rFactor 2 simulation.
The new build comes with plenty of improvements as listed below, including improved graphics performance and a new constraint system for the physics engine that will allow more accurate simulation of details such as suspension geometry & wheel rates.
The upcoming Howson historical cars will be the first to use the new physics features with existing cars being updated later on.
The new build is available for download below, coming either as full content or light version, an updated demo version is available as well.
FEATURES:
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Added “FuelLevelDigit*” to cockpitinfo.ini.
Changed when the low fuel warning comes on.
Work-in-progress on restoring vehicle state upon race rejoins (server optional).
Added new constraint system that supports chassis flex and more. Not 100% ready for primetime yet.
Removed “hand held” functionality from cameras when cycling through cameras in spectator mode.
GRAPHICS:
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Made some improvements to reflection mapping.
MODDING / PUBLIC DEV
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Improved default tracking cam values.
Implemented a “clear all cheat values” for a specific path because the old way required selecting all waypoints to be cleared first.
Added option to only show selected camera’s activation zones.

BUG FIXES / OPTIMIZATIONS:
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Fixed bug where uninstalled components were polluting inventory during loading.
Fixed memory leak.
Fixed some ttool problems when writing out TGM files.
Fixed random message box spam during recon lap.
Removed FlushPreviousFrame option from plr file to eliminate confusion, this param was moved to config.ini a year ago.
Added fail-safe to make sure pit exit eventually turns green in race.
Prevent pit exit from getting stuck at red during an early safety car.
Fixed client confusion when restarting weekend after another client has left a race.
Fixed a bug with incorrect use of bloom in showroom.
Fixed a problem with track bar geometry introduced a while back (doesn’t affect any current ISI content).
AI:
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Probable fix for multiplayer AI cars parking in wrong pit spots and blocking garages.
Fixed AI chatting in response to contact (apology or anger depending on perceived fault).
MULTIPLAYER:
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Now uses a single port for simulation data. +port is the command line option. Simulation port in multiplayer.ini.
Can now run server and client on the same machine.

Click here to download 

http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/rf2dl/