Realistic Vehicle Handling Mod

Description

This mod replaces the default handling.meta file to deliver a realistic driving experience in Grand Theft Auto V.
Almost every land vehicle has been fine-tuned to better reflect real-world handling characteristics from suspension and gear ratios to weight and air resistance.

Features

Realistic Weight & Physics: Vehicles feel heavier and behave naturally under acceleration, braking, and cornering.
Improved Air Resistance: Cars lose speed more realistically at high speeds.
Enhanced Suspension: Better stability, traction, and road feedback.
Authentic Gear Shifts: More natural and dynamic gear transitions.
Vehicle Type Differentiation:
  Muscle Cars: Heavy, powerful, and traction-focused.
  Sports & Super Cars: Light, agile, and highly responsive.
  SUVs: Heavy, with noticeable body roll and slower acceleration.
  Commercial Vehicles: Extremely heavy and sluggish.
  Sedans: Balanced between weight and performance.

Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6so5zlCFnd4

Installation

Requirements:

OpenIV (latest version)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open OpenIV and enable Edit Mode.
2. Navigate to the following directory:

   mods\update\update.rpf\common\data
   
3. Locate the existing handling.meta file. Its recommended to back up the original file before replacing it.
4. Copy the provided handling.meta file from this mod into the same directory.
5. Confirm the replacement when prompted.
6. Close OpenIV and launch the game.

Optional

There are files in the Optional folder for better experience.

   It’s recommended to back up the original file before replacing it.

    paths.rpf 
    \mods\update\update.rpf\x64\levels\gta5

    popgroups.ymt 
    \mods\update\update.rpf\x64\levels\gta5

    popcycle.dat
    \mods\update\update.rpf\common\data\levels\gta5
    
    vehicles.meta
    \mods\update\update.rpf\common\data\levels\gta5


Recommended Mods
For an even more immersive experience, consider using this mod alongside:

    DriveModePlus [Gamepad Support] 1.3
    https://www.gta5-mods.com/scripts/drivemodeplus-gamepad-support

    I have my ini file that I use for realism included in the extra folder. 
    \scripts\DriverModePlus.ini

These mods are optional and not required for this mod to work.

Changelog
v1.1
Fixed issue where cars were rolling over easily. 
Updated industrial vehicles handling

v1.0
Initial release
Adjusted handling for only land vehicles
Rebalanced suspension, traction, and air resistance values
Tuned gear ratios for smoother transitions
Refined weight and inertia across all vehicle categories


Credits
Created by Chaxils
Do not reupload or modify without permission.