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Commercial Model Vote Results!

So it was clear that there were two run away favorites, so we went ahead and purchased both the 1927 Amilcar Voiturette and the 1973 Matra MS670.

These projects will be give our importing team some additional work, as the 3d modelling team has been slowed down a bit and has built up a backload which they are currently working through.

We are going to add custom interiors to each one that will be detailed and historically accurate. Additionally, our commitment ...

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1934 Maserati 8CM - Version 0.63

DOWNLOAD 1934 MASERATI 8CM HERE.

Changelog:
1. Updated gear ratios.
2. Two accurate historical liveries.

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Which 3d Model do we buy? (Commercial 3d Model Test/Experiment)

We are looking to buy a commercial 3d model to help speed up production (currently the 3d modeling team has a long queue of cars and is a bit backed up). We will reduce the poly count of the commercial 3d model and add a custom detailed interior. This will be somewhat of a test project. Which of the following 3d models would you be interested in us purchasing?

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CHAMPION'S VOTE: Which 3d Model do we buy?

We are looking to buy a commercial 3d model to help speed up production (currently the 3d modeling team has a long queue of cars and is a bit backed up). We will reduce the poly count of the commercial 3d model and add a custom detailed interior. This will be somewhat of a test project. Which of the following 3d models would you be interested in us purchasing?

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1958 Lotus 16 Update - version 0.86

Download the 1958 Lotus 16 HERE.

Changelog:
1. New rear suspension. The MacPherson Strut rear is finally working correctly.
2. Further aerodynamic physic tweaks, increased drag a bit and also reduced downforce to be more accurate (the car no longer needs artificially increased numbers to stay on the track, now that the Strut suspension is working correc...

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1934 Maserati 8CM 0.62:

1934 Maserati 8CM version 0.62:
1. Opened up the rear differential.
2. Completely revised aero physics.
3. Resized car to correct wheelbase at 2560mm.
4. Revised rear suspension.

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January VOTE: Next Month's Early Access Release

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CHAMPION's January VOTE: Next Month's Early Access Release

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1934 Maserati 8CM Early Access Release & Tire Update for 1934 Cars

The 1934 Maserati 8CM version 0.60 is being released into early access. The car's physics are close, but unpolished. The 8CM still needs paint schemes as well.

The 1934 Maserati 8CM was roughly 50 kilos lighter then most of the cars it competed against, it had the shortest wheelbase, and the third-most powerful engine which produced 280hp at ...

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January 2023 Video Update

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UPDATE: 1958 Lotus 16 - v0.83

This update includes the following fixes:
1. Adjusted rear strut suspension geometry.
2. A aerodynamic bug was discovered which was generating a small amount of lift in the rear in medium to high speed corners, this has been fixed.
3. 40% stiffer rear shocks.
4. Changes to the default rear tire camber and other small setup changes.
5. Revised aero drag physics to give a more accurate top speed, and also slightly adjust acceleration.

2022-12-23 08:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Q&A #1: Daniel Findley (Managing Owner/Physics)

About Me:

  • How old are you? 27
  • Where do you live? I spend time in two different west coast states in the United States, California and Washington.
  • What is your primary career? As of January 1st, 2023, I will be the CEO of Sim Racing Studios. As I am stepping away from being an attorney, I will have more time to focus on HSS and also my A Casual Sim Racer YouTube channel.
  • W...

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Get to Know the HSS Team - Q&A #1: Daniel Findley (Managing Owner/Physics)

Part 1 of a "Get to Know the Team". Ask any question in the comments. However, the interviewee reserves the right to answer or not answer any question. We look forward to hearing from you guys! Answers will be provided altogether in a later post.

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December VOTE: January's Early Access Release

I know I got this out a bit late, but there has been lots of transition going on in my personal life and career. I will post an update this weekend.

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December VOTE - Champion's Tier: January's Early Access Release

I know I got this out a bit late, but there has been lots of transition going on in my personal life and career. I will post an update this weekend.

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VOTE: What Should I Focus on This Next Week?

Just a quick Poll concerning what you all think/want me to focus on this upcoming week. #1 will obviously get my primary attention, with #2 and #3 at least getting some attention. Thanks for the input!

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VOTE - Champion's Tier: What Should I Focus on This Next Week?

Just a quick Poll concerning what you all think/want me to focus on this upcoming week. #1 will obviously get my primary attention, with #2 and #3 at least getting some attention. Thanks for the input!

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1958 Lotus 16 - Early Access Release!

The 1958 Lotus 16 Formula 1 car is now available for download HERE. This car is pretty far along with very few things remaining. I am pretty proud of the details we were able to include with this one, from the realistic movement of the unique rear suspension to the detailed interior of the car. The Lotus 16 really raises the bar for HSS. We have included 9 liveries, ...

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November Vote Results!

The winner of last months vote is the 1958 Lotus 16! The Lotus 16 received19 total votes. The runner up was the 1934 Maserati 8CM with 15 total votes and in third was the 1970 Ferrari 312B with 12 total votes.


I was hoping to get the 1958 Lotus 16 out this weekend, but we discovered something in the code that we wanted to get fixed before its initial release. I hope to have it out in the next two days.

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VOTE December 2022 Early Access Release

The following cars are already running in AC. Which one should we focus on this month to get ready for an early access release next month?

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Champions' VOTE December 2022 Early Access Release

The following cars are already running in AC. Which one should we focus on this month to get ready for an early access release next month?

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1968 Toyota 415S - Early Access Release

In 1967, Toyota and Yamaha wanted to develop a racecar for the FIA's Group 6 prototype class. So Yamaha purchased a Ford GT40 and the two Japanese brands began testing and designing their challenger. Yamaha designed the chassis and Toyota developed the engine, with Toyota's race team responsible for testing and racing the car. The result was the 1968 Toyota 415S, which weighed 800 kgs and produced 330 hp.

2022-11-06 00:03:53 +0000 UTC View Post

November HSS Update

October Poll and November Early Access Release:
The 1968 Toyota 415S was the winner of last month's Patreon vote, receiving 32 total votes. The 1958 Lotus 16 was the runner-up with 17 votes in total. I am currently working on the physics in my spare time and plan to release the flat nose version of the 1968 Toyota 415S this Saturday, November 5, 2022. The sharp nose version of the Toyota 415S will be released next month.

The following cars are ready for an e...

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1915 Ford Model T Speedster - Beta version 0.96

With the advent of the Ford Model T suddenly the market was flooded with affordable automobiles that could be tweaked, modified and adapted to just about any imaginable job. This birthed the local short track scene in the United States as pioneering auto mechanics, tinkerers, and hopeful local racers began to modify their Model Ts for the racetrack. Usually the chassis was lowered four inches, called “underslinging”, the wheelbase slightly extended, and the basic 20 HP motor “hopped up...

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1907 Itala 35/45 - "Pekin-Paris" - Beta Version 0.9

"This is the car in which Prince Scipione Borghese with Ettore Guizzardi as his mechanic and Luigi Barzini as the special correspondent of the Corriere della Sera won the Pekin to Paris race sponsored by the Paris daily “Le Matin” in 60 days. It arrived a full twenty days ahead of the second to finish after overcoming all kinds of natural hazards and obstacles along the 16,000-kilometre route. It had an enormous fuel tank on each side and its over-7-litre engine was coupled to a four-spee...

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October VOTE: Next Early Access Car

The winner of this poll will be released into early access on November 1st, 2022.


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Champion Tier SECOND VOTE: Next Early Access Car

The winner of this poll will be released into early access on November 1st, 2022.

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1934 Auto Union Type A (version 0.1) Early Access Release

This car mod has been a struggle, it was one of our earliest 3d models and the oldest that we had not planned on revisiting. Well, plans have changed. We will now develop an entirely new 3d model for the Auto Union Type A. There are details I want to add and we can resolve the issues we have been having with importing this current version.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy at least having this car to drive and race against in your 1934 Grand Prix field.

2022-10-02 09:48:24 +0000 UTC View Post

1934 Grand Prix Update!

This month we are updating the 1934 Grand Prix cars each getting new brakes and a brand new 2.0 tire model (the 1934 Auto Union Type A will follow with its own separate post).

1934 Mercedes W25 (version 0.9):
1. New 3d model, a much reduced poly count for better computer performance, a resized steering wheel, and additional details (sadly the tires had to be l...

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Renault AK version 0.92 Update

So this isn't a 0.99 version, it appears that currently Simplygon and Content Manager aren't getting along great with LOD generation, so we still need to generate LOD B, C, and D for better computer performance.

The 1906 Renault AK version 0.92, DOWNLOAD HERE, comes with:
1. A bunch of awesome new skins.
2. Revised brakes, the car now has just a bit more br...

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