Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 News

Hello everyone!



We are releasing another patch and long-awaited Ford DLC!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/868280/Car_Mechanic_Simulator_2018__Ford_DLC/
In 1.5.20 we are focused on optimization (lowered ram usage, smoothed fps etc) and smaller bug fixes.

Ford DLC will give your game 4 new cars and 6 new engines (technically speaking 4 engines) to play with. We are more than curious to see modded cars with those engines.



Changelog :
1.5.20
- lowered RAM usage
- optimized cars loading time
- improved garage loading time
- jukebox memory leak fixed
- showroom optimization
- optimized shop generation
- Mayen M3 starter position fixed
- fixed dyno fans not animating
- fixed pause menu bugs
- photo mode depth of field range increased
- hp/torque information are now proper in create engine menu
- added "disable_post_processing" = param to custom map config
- added "render_distance" = param to custom map config

Hello!

We are releasing final version of patch 1.5.16 which contains new cool features :

Custom Gearboxes
You can buy one, install it in car and than use new TUNE menu to adjust gears. Now you can set up your car for speed or acceleration.


Sandbox, Expert Modes
When creating new profile - you can choose between Normal mode or Sandbox / Expert - try it yourself


Pagani Huayra Tempesta
New version on Huayra added.


Performance optimizations
We are constantly optimizing game for more FPS and smoother gameplay. Check out if our optimizations will affect your benchmark score.



1.5.16
- [PaganiDLC] added Pagani Huayra Tempesta car
- [PaganiDLC] new Tempesta rims
- [PaganiDLC] new Tempesta exhaust
- [PaganiDLC] fixed smaller bugs in Pagani models
- added new SANDBOX mode
- added new EXPERT mode
- added new SHOP WITH TUNING GEARBOXES (with adjustable gears)
- new TUNE MENU (to adjust gearing)
- Tuning DLC new performance parts (I3 engine)
- more game performance optimizations (check benchmark)
- lowered bolt screw end-sound by 25%
- fixed missing power/torque chart on some modded cars
- tuning parts have now different bar color than normal parts
- added game mode indicator near nickname in menu
- fixed clamshells thumbnails
- fixed player jumping around in junkyard
- more smooth shop opening
- game will not indicate which exact body part is missing (tuning or normal)
- proper names on tuning parts in order information

As always - have fun!

We are proud to present you Pagani DLC in which you can find very detailed 2 new engines + 2 new cars from Pagani : Zonda and Huayra
There are also mechanical Tuning Parts for both cars.



And best of all - there will be update to Pagani DLC with special Huayra version soon. So be sure to keep us tracking.



Changelog :
1.5.15
- fixed car editor bugs
- fixed thumbnails quality
- added fuel filter to V12 engines
- added bolts to huayra heads
- showroom ui improvements
- fixed i4 engine roller clipping
- updated Italian translation
- updated German translation
- Elise S1 moved air filter from metal cage
- returning from junkyard without buying stuff money bug fixed
- condition rounding functions has been unified

1.5.14
- Pagani DLC

1.5.13 hf2
- various bugs with gaining money fixed
- sell parts not giving any money bug fixed
- speed track have now mpg values when imperial units selected
- fixed some deformed bolts in few cars
- part list clearing improved

1.5.13 hf1
- selling money bug fix

1.5.13
- You can now change game units from metric to imperial
- Improved search engine in shops - you can now enter few key strings
- Bolts rendering optimalizations (added LODs)
- Added sfx when ending mounting and placing bolts
- Fixed status icons location in parking
- Fixed bug when mounting licence plate on bumper with some cars
- Improved car sound when starting engine
- Fixed some double sfx errors
- Fixed piston ring unknown condition bug
- Fixed bug when mounting Dodge Charger headlights
- Fixed part inspector bug when examining parts
- Fixed steering wheel blurring effect when driving car
- Default sell per condition value is now 15% (was 1%)
- Fixed bug where parts spin when unmounting but do not move
- Fixed bug with ESC key and rebinding
- Various game code optimalizations
- [mod] you can now set base ET for car wheels in config
- [mod] Added body_paint_carbon for painted carbon
- [mod] 3d/2d dials can now have different sections
- [mod] added param into car configs

Hello fans!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/799950/Car_Mechanic_Simulator_2018__Garage_Customization_DLC/
Garage Customization DLC is here! Free for all of you! Jump in and make this garage look like you want to. Dont forget to share your shots later on :)

Another great feature we added in 1.5.11 patch is Benchmark - you can run it via Video Options. Just launch it and read your score at the end of 60 seconds test.

OK ... we are going back to work - a lot of great things to come more!

Photo Mode is here! There are also some important fixes and improvements
Check them out :

- added PHOTO MODE
- you can now change CAR VERSION in showroom
- tools now have sounds
- few improvements in car physics
- fixed xray bugs
- fixed Bentley GT engine when installing on crain
- pie menu / exit menu now protected to not run in the same time
- fixed some gui elements
- licence plate preview fixed
- Tuning parts have now proper names in car info menu
- measured car power is now saved proper way
- fixed bug with workshop cars loading
- trunk and hood not closing properly bug fixed
- added sfx to info window
- driveshaft have now collider calculated for easy selecting
- oil drain error fixed
- crash bug when selling car near engine crain fixed
- radio save fixed
- tuning parts will not have rustmask for now
- tire thread tester bug fixed
- Smith 1500 XL bugs fixed
- fixed bug when fast changing mode mount / unmount
- added new part type : front_clamshell, rear_clamshell
- materials optimization

We are also preparing Garage Look Customization for you. More information soon!