Improved Truck Physics (lambo): more realistic cab and chassis for Euro Truck Simulator 2
Cab and chassis physics with more natural sway and softer suspension, plus air seat and smooth keyboard steering. For ETS2 1.58 and 1.59, with set-up tips.
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What this mod does
Improved Truck Physics is a mod by lambo that improves the cab and chassis physics of heavy trucks in Euro Truck Simulator 2, so the sway feels more natural and the suspension more realistic. The author warns that it isn’t for driving flat out and that the tilt doesn’t go past 5 degrees.
What it changes
- Cab: new maximum pitch and roll angles, softer suspension with more travel and less damping, and a much weaker anti-roll bar.
- Chassis: less damping on the truck and trailer axles, and less anti-roll bar stiffness so the frame sways in corners.
- Engine: more flywheel inertia for more realistic RPM.
- Includes Realistic Air Seat Suspension and Smooth Keyboard Steering, by the same author.
Settings the author asks for
Physical camera movement at 200%, horizon lock at 0%, uneven surface at 130%, truck and trailer stability at 0%, braking intensity at 50% and torque resonance at 100%. Cab and suspension stiffness between 0 and 20%: 0/0 or 10/0 on older trucks, and 20/5 or 20/10 on modern ones. With a keyboard: sensitivity 0.31, non-linearity 2.0 and 1,380° rotation.
Version
For ETS2 1.58 and 1.59. Give it high priority; it’s in development.
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User rating
Our rating
0.0 / 5- Very natural cab and chassis sway
- Very detailed recommended settings
- Includes air seat and smooth keyboard steering
- Latest game version confirmed by the author: 1.59. It may cause errors on 1.61; Holyfix will let you know if so.
- You need to change several in-game physics options to get the feel the author intends
- It's in development
Requirements
- Euro Truck Simulator 2 (the author lists 1.58 and 1.59)
- No DLC needed
- Don't combine it with other physics mods
How to install it
- Open the mod page on Steam Workshop and click Subscribe.
- Launch ETS2, open the Mod Manager, enable Improved Truck Physics and move it to the top.
- If you had Realistic Air Seat Suspension or Smooth Keyboard Steering enabled, disable them: they're already included.
- Adjust the physics and camera options as the author describes.
Common problems
Do I need the air seat separately?
No: Realistic Air Seat Suspension is already included.
What stiffness should I use?
Older trucks 0/0 or 10/0; modern ones 20/5 or 20/10 (cab/suspension).
Is it good for driving fast?
The author warns it isn't meant for that.
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