Overhauled Handling

Overhauled Handling

This mod significantly enhances the core driving dynamics of NFS 2015, with a focus on both Grip and Drift setups. Cars become more predictable, responsive, and enjoyable to control, while various performance aspects have been reworked for a more refined experience.

Improvements:

Tires:[/b]
Grip and Drift tires now behave as expected — Grip tires deliver true traction for high-speed cornering, while Drift tires allow smoother and more controlled lateral slides.

Braking:
Brake pressure and bias have been fine-tuned to improve stopping power and cornering stability.

Aerodynamics:
Downforce and drag have been rebalanced — favoring quicker corner exits or higher top speed depending on your tuning direction.

Steering:
Increased steering angle and faster response allow for sharper, more confident inputs in all driving styles.

Suspension:
New Grip and Drift suspensions were added improving the most sober driving configuration

SwayBar:
Improves car roll and sideslip for Drift or Grip conditions.

Differential:
Now affects both grip and drift setups, enhancing traction and balance during acceleration and deceleration.

Turbo:
More different types of turbos/supercharger were added for all categories

Overhauled Handling Preview

Install it:

1. Get the latest version of Frosty Mod Manager from here
2. Open it, click on 'New' and select NFS15's .exe file (NFS16.exe)
3. Click on 'Import Mod(s) and import the .fbmod files
4. Apply the imported mods
5. Launch the game

BUG
V1.68: A bug in the drift system was fixed where, when entering at a specific angle, the vehicle would abruptly gain excessive speed. With the modification, drift initiation now maintains a stable and consistent transition, eliminating the abnormal acceleration behavior.

Comments

Tonny (July 28, 2025 @ 01:15)

Hi @Tunnerz Yes, I tried to keep the drift physics mostly default with only minor changes. I’ll probably release another version soon that optionally modifies the drift, along with performance improvements for the cars.

Tunerz (July 07, 2025 @ 06:40)

Very arcady drift handling but much more satisfying than the shopping car handling model of the base game. Grip handling also worked well with the Supra.

Great mod, was waiting years for Brawltendo to finish his but I am glad I can use this since there are no other better alternatives.