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  * P96CS41.ZIP - Pieter's 1996 Carset Version 4.1 - November 17, 1996 *
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  *      1996 PK Arnall, Pieter van Dieren, All Rights Reserved.      *
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  *           Distribution of this carset is free, only when           *
  *              this textfile remains enclosed in the ZIP.            *
  *            All cars are created by PK Arnall and can not           *
  *                     be used in other carsets.                      *
  *     Distributed on Pieter's GP2 Homepage: www.volftp.vol.it/GP2    *
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PIETER'S GRANDPRIX 2 1996 CARSET v4.1


What's new?
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Compared to carset 4.0 we changed the following things:

  * Improved and updated patch files
  * Improved cars:
	No more exhaust holes in the high airboxes.
  * Improved pitcrew colors.


About the Carset
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Pieter's 1996 Carset 4.1 will update the ultimate formula one
simulator Grandprix 2 from Microprose fully to the 1996 season.

It contains:
1996 cars, helmets, drivers, numbers, performance patches that support
all versions of GP2 (you can even choose between two patches),
pitbox order patch, changed cockpit colors to match the colors of
the cars, new pitcrew colors, new wheels and an installation file
to make the installation as easy as possible.

To install the carset read the installation section below.

From now on, this carset can be used with all versions of GP2!


About the cars
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Because more cars have to be used in the game then were driving
in the real 1996 season, two new cars of the 1997 season
(Dome & Stewart), and a fictious car (Alfa) have been added.

The Stewart Team however, will not be present in the game.
After the installation, there will only remain 13 teams driving
instead of the normal 14. We've done this to come as close to
the real thing as possible.

So if you want to add your own personal car, don't put it on top
of the Stewart team (PACIFIC.JAM), otherwise you will not see
your car.


About the patch
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The patch that's used in this carset (P96CS41.GPE), is created with
Slobodan Blanusa's GP2Editor v2.11 for Windows.
So if you want to adjust some settings, you need the new GP2Editor
v2.11 which you can find on Pieter's Homepage.


Installation
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IMPORTANT: This carset will change your original GP2.EXE!
           Make sure you have a backup of this file in case
           something goes wrong.

You can only use this carset if you used the maximum installation of GP2.

This is what you have to do:

  1. Make a backup of the .JAM files and GP2.EXE if you want to reset
     the game later.

  2. Create a new 96CARSET directory in the GP2 directory.
     (E.g. C:\GAMES\GP2\96CARSET)

  3. Unzip this file to the directory: GP2\96CARSET
     Don't unzip it to another directory!
     Or if you have already unzipped it, copy *all* files
     to this directory.

  4. Now go to the GP2\96CARSET directory and run
     the batch file 96.BAT.

  This will install the complete set and will make the necessary changes
  to GP2.EXE.

  The first time you start GP2 after the installation, you will
  probably have to change some things again. E.g. your steering
  device setup, graphics options etc.


Notes:
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Before changes can be made to GP2.EXE, the file F1GSTATE.SAV has to
exist. To make sure this file exists, just run GP2 once and save the
changes while closing.

If you're experiencing some troubles, try to patch the game again
using the original unaltered GP2.EXE.

When you load a previous saved game, the names, numbers and cockpit
colors will change to their original values. Remember this!

The helmets in the menu cannot be changed yet. We are working on that.
But within the game they are ok. 

To make sure the colors of the front wings match with the colors of
the cars, we had to change the original VGA cockpit (CPITLOW.PCX)
for a new one.
Your original VGA cockpit is saved to the GP2\96CARSET directory.

The original black wheels are copied to the GP2\96CARSET directory too.


Additional files
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Two patches are provided with this carset:
 - P96CS41.GPE is the default patch
 - P96CS41G.GPE has less bhp but more grip, making the cars more
   aggressive.

To install the second patch, first install the carset, then switch
to the GP2\96CARSET directory, and type:

    gp2edexp P96CS41G.GPE .. /nojam
            ^            ^  ^
            +------------+--+------> spaces


The carset installs new gold colored alloy wheels on your system.
But you can also change it to silver wheels:

To install the silver wheels, type in the GP2\GAMEJAMS directory:

    GP2JAM -b..\97CARSET\B1FTRSLV.BMP -jB1FTR.JAM
    GP2JAM -b..\97CARSET\B1RTRSLV.BMP -jB1RTR.JAM
    GP2JAM -b..\97CARSET\B2FTRSLV.BMP -jB2FTR.JAM
    GP2JAM -b..\97CARSET\B2RTRSLV.BMP -jB2RTR.JAM

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That's all!

If you have any questions/suggestions you can contact:

Pieter van Dieren
E-mail: pidi@xs4all.nl
Fido  : 2:286/700.7 

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Special thanks go to:

- Trevor Kellaway for creating the JAM to BMP converter GP2JAM.
  http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/tkellaway/gp2.htm
- Slobodan Blanusa (sblanusa@gradst.hr) for creating
  GP2 Editor v2.11 for Windows and the Dos Exporter.

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DISCLAIMER

This carset may be freely copied and distributed, as long as it is
not modified in any way, no fee is charged and this file is always
included.
This software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either 
expressed or implied.The authors will not be held responsible for any
losses incurred, either directly or indirectly by the use of this carset.
This is not a Microprose product.


1996 PK Arnall & Pieter van Dieren. All Rights Reserved.
