ETK K-Series

You guys forgot to remove spare trunk, body 001 also

 

I'd add to TODO list is to add interior decals so they could be lit, was done for scintilla though

 

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Alright, I've been wondering this for a while.

When we got the K-series refresh, the devs introduced a new variant of the ETK K-series, called the GT-IV.

Now I've been looking at this particular GT-IV and comparing it to the FIA GT4 cars used in the GT4 European Series. And so far, (at least visually), it actually seems to abide by the regulations! The swan-neck wing is actually legal, as seen in the 2022 BMW M4 GT4...

and if it weren't for me looking at the ttSport models, I would've said that the bumper was heavily modified, but it isn't, as it is also present in the ttSport models! Everything about this car (visuals-wise) screams GT4, and I can't help but only assume it is actually a fully-fledged FIA GT4 racing car, as lots of other people have said on other media as well. But however, I have seen other people express their doubt in this theory, as there have been some people suggesting that "GT-IV", while sharing a similar name to GT4, could very well be its own original set of racing regulations.

So I just want some official clarification from the devs of this game. Devs, I am a (and this may or may not be an understatement) HUGE fan of FIA GT racing, even finding and sharing the official FIA GT3 regulations with Exchy and Turbo49 for their famous Scintilla GT3 mod. And I just want to ask, is the ETK K-series GT-IV an actual FIA GT4-specced race car? I promise I'll try to contain my excitement if it is.

 

This post has reminded me how much I miss non-BoP racing and race cars. I mean, I get GT3/4 has its place but is it too much to ask for a top-level, non-electric racing series where the mechanics have a part to play too?

 

BoP wise - it's passing, it definitely needs more tuning in suspension and aero, but nothing critical. And ofc sequential gearbox (why beamng)

 

While making a mod and looking through the 4.4L V8’s jbeam file, I found a single comment at the start of the nodes section (I think) calling it the 6.6L V8, which is what I’m assuming was the original engine size.
Just found that interesting.
A similar thing can be found in the Pigeon, with the 550cc engine being commonly referred to as the 660cc engine.

 

Something is wrong with the side windows if you break them

 

All pillarless cars in BeamNG have this issue. Take the Moonhawk, for instance...

 

That reminds me, do pillarless cars even exist anymore? I thought I'd finally found a solution for how to categorize cars for production-based racing, but then I realized that even the Mustang now has a B-pillar and thus would technically be a 2-door sedan (touring car) rather than a coupe/GT. What's left, 4 versus 5 seats?

 

I haven't seen hanging textures in the air on any other cars, can I get a picture?

 

I suppose, although I'd almost say that they just merged the two categories together at this point. The average car-buyer likely couldn't tell you the difference between a coupe or two-door sedan so I'm sure almost any two-door sedan on the market is just called a coupe

 

That's true, the only reason I'm wondering is because, if you separate the categories by door count, you end up with a system where the Piccolina, and real-life analogues like the Beetle, 500/600, etc., are considered GTs

 

Its a size thing too, the Beetle, 500, and other similar-sized cars are just compact- or micro-cars. Outside of that though there really are no modern-day distinguishers other than door count and body shape

 

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I just wanted to say I appreciate changes to k-series' torque vectoring system massively. I'm talking specifically about the tt sport plus variant that still has a razor sharp front end but now the rear is also up to the task. It may have become the most competent, best handling sports car in the game with just a bit more mid-corner neutrality than scintilla has to offer. Now it can also properly put the power down on the corner exit which is somewhat expected from a serious awd german performance machine. Yet when you want it you can still kick the tail out but now in a more fun, controllable fashion. I adore drifting it now.
Before the update it could be a bit of a twitchy death-trap, now it's damn near perfect. It probably has also sth to do with the general tire physics tweak, that seems to positively effect most of the cars in 0.30 update.

Now the non-plus variant also needs some set-up love to benefit that beautiful engine

And last but not least, please, it really needs some king of driving mode indicator/anomation

 

I have not checked all modifications of the car, but on etk k gt-iv it is impossible to damage or destroy the transmission and engine at high rpm, even at 250 kilometers per hour, shifting sixth to first gear (gearbox protection mode is disabled) is this how it should be ? Or is this some kind of super tech gearbox ?

 

The racing academy skin has the sunstrip messed up, the blue stripe doesn't align with the roof:

 

Just want to point out something about the differentials of the ttSport+ variants of both the K-Series and the 800-Series: shouldn't both these cars have the "ttSport+ differentials" as standard, to be set apart from the normal, cheaper ttSport variants, which do feature the normal "ttSport" units? I mean, the K-Series does feature them as an option in its parts selector but the 800-Series doesn't even have them.

 

Ok, just what is the differences between Sport (TT?), TTSport and TTsport+ and why doesn't the 800 have all the TTSport+ parts like the K-Series? I've read this whole thread and (pardon me if I missed it) I can't find a detailed explanation of the differences. I do know the "X" means AWD but that's about it.