American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

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ATS Physics' Tweak (Slippery Surfaces)
   
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1 Dec, 2018 @ 4:16pm
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ATS Physics' Tweak (Slippery Surfaces)

Description
SCS PHYSICS'
(NO snow/weather) For 1.35+; SCS made more improvements; examine Game Preference options to see them.
SLIPPERY SURFACES

This mod . . .
- provides WINTER tire traction (substantially reduced from SCS' default; tire choice & maintenance have more impact).
- changes shape of BRAKE-STRENGTH characteristics. I find it most helpful when "air brake simulation" is enabled because light pedal pressure is possible (good braking control without releasing air); slow-speed gradual braking requires more pedal pressure(1)
- increases cabin PITCHING (increases allowed forward & backward movement) and lengthens OSCILLATION (reduces damping) of trucks' cabins while accelerating and braking. (Default ROLL remains intact.)
- increases MASS of truck (independently of chassis mass). Cabin+Driver= 1200kgm (~2650lbm), wheel+tire=@127kgm(~280lbm)
- provides an AIR-SEAT ride (increased motion of cab camera (driver view)). Note: I like my seat to be agile :)


ETS2 Dry-surface Physics mod:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1825630569
ETS2 Slippery-surface Physics mod:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1578705103
ATS Dry-surface Physics mod:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1814180686
ATS Slippery-surface Physics mod:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1580090090

===== credits =====
I learned about physics parameters values from . . .
1) studying mods written by AlexeyP and Frknm64.
2) reading this fabulous post by Cadde: https://forum.scssoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=189379 (it's outdated, but exceptionally informative)

(1) I use this mod with . . .
- a Trustmaster T300 wheel with T3PA Pro pedals (with DIY load-cell mod).
- Brake intensity slider slightly left of center in Gameplay Options



163 Comments
Eddie Yantz  [author] 24 Mar @ 7:59pm 
Yes, but I forgot to fix it (see note below), so you have issues with it. Let me know.
syndo7 24 Mar @ 5:17pm 
Will it work for Modded semi trucks?
Eddie Yantz  [author] 18 Aug, 2024 @ 7:00am 
I'll 'fix' the tires in several days
arkin 17 Aug, 2024 @ 6:52pm 
I got a volvo truck, slightly hit a car, and got sent flying.
arkin 17 Aug, 2024 @ 6:48pm 
the normal peterbuilt tires
Eddie Yantz  [author] 17 Aug, 2024 @ 8:53am 
I'll check it out. What tires are you using?
arkin 16 Aug, 2024 @ 5:38pm 
when i tried slighting turning i didnt turn at all, hit something then started spinning on the highway at 50 mph, and couldnt stop
Eddie Yantz  [author] 25 Jul, 2024 @ 7:58pm 
I hope so. I haven't used since Feb2024
khlalo 25 Jul, 2024 @ 3:01pm 
does it still work
Eddie Yantz  [author] 15 Jan, 2024 @ 8:52pm 
idk