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Purpleheart: /* Engine/Propulsion (EV & Hybrid specific) */

2026-03-26T13:09:36Z

Engine/Propulsion (EV & Hybrid specific)

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	===Engine/Propulsion (EV & Hybrid specific)===		===Engine/Propulsion (EV & Hybrid specific)===
	Hybrids and EVs are only allowed two deployment modes: '''charging''' and '''hotlap'''.<br>		Hybrids and EVs are only allowed two deployment modes: '''charging''' and '''hotlap'''.<br>
	Onboard electric energy management is allowed only to the extent of switching between the above two deployment modes.<br>		Onboard electric energy management <span style="color:#FF0000">(DELIVERY_PROFILE in ers.ini)</span> is allowed only to the extent of switching between the above two deployment modes.<br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">Unrealistic electric motor torque curves will be grounds for rejection of your car.</span>		<span style="color:#FF0000">Unrealistic electric motor torque curves will be grounds for rejection of your car.</span>

Purpleheart: /* FAQ */

2026-03-12T20:42:29Z

FAQ

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	'''Do I have to build a car that meets the regs or can I just show up with anything?'''<br>I mean, I guess you can show up with any car that doesn't break the rules if you really wanted, but that's not really the spirit of this event		'''Do I have to build a car that meets the regs or can I just show up with anything?'''<br>I mean, I guess you can show up with any car that doesn't break the rules if you really wanted, but that's not really the spirit of this event

	'''I want to build a car but it's hard to find parts for it, what can I do?'''<br>A 3D asset repository will be shared in this wiki to help speed up the process of you putting a car together. See links above.		'''I want to build a car but it's hard to find parts for it, what can I do?'''<br>A 3D asset repository will be shared in this wiki to help speed up the process of you putting a car together. See links above. If the part you want in this library is not available for download then go to the [https://chat.get-good.net /ovg/ Mattermost] and ping the series organizer and he will add it for you.

	'''I'm too lazy to make a car myself, wat do?'''<br>Ask anyone in the [https://chat.get-good.net /ovg/ Mattermost] for help or if they have a spare car. If you're having a hard time getting a spare car from everyone else (or if they don't have any left), I have many for you to choose from.		'''I'm too lazy to make a car myself, wat do?'''<br>Ask anyone in the [https://chat.get-good.net /ovg/ Mattermost] for help or if they have a spare car. If you're having a hard time getting a spare car from everyone else (or if they don't have any left), I have many for you to choose from.

Purpleheart: /* Rules */

2026-03-12T20:40:57Z

Rules

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	*MAKE SURE TO LINK THE MOD YOU USE IN THE GOOGLE DOC OR SEND A EMAIL TO THE ADDRESS ON THE DOC, OTHERWISE YOU'RE NOT GETTING YOUR CAR ON THE SERVER.		*MAKE SURE TO LINK THE MOD YOU USE IN THE GOOGLE DOC OR SEND A EMAIL TO THE ADDRESS ON THE DOC, OTHERWISE YOU'RE NOT GETTING YOUR CAR ON THE SERVER.
	**Remember to include any drivers and fonts your cars uses.		**Remember to include any drivers and fonts your cars uses.
	*Modpack deadline is '''one week''' before the designated start of the event.		*Modpack deadline is '''one week''' before the designated start of the event, unless started otherwise.
	*Please make sure your car's folder under content/cars is in ALL LOWERCASE. USE UNDERSCORE (_) INSTEAD OF SPACES ( ). Improper formatting of mod folder name will cause issues in-game.		*Please make sure your car's folder under content/cars is in ALL LOWERCASE. USE UNDERSCORE (_) INSTEAD OF SPACES ( ). Improper formatting of mod folder name will cause issues in-game.
	*To make OVG Hillclimb mods easier to search for/organize in Content Manager, please add _ovghillclimb to the end of the folder and add OVG_Hillclimb to car tags in ui.json.		*To make OVG Hillclimb mods easier to search for/organize in Content Manager, please add _ovghillclimb to the end of the folder and add OVG_Hillclimb to car tags in ui.json.

Purpleheart at 20:38, 12 March 2026

2026-03-12T20:38:01Z

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	'''If you want to enter but cannot or don't want to submit your own car, you can ask any of us in the [https://chat.get-good.net /ovg/ Mattermost] to make a car for you, or you can choose a spare car in the [[OVG_Hillclimb/Spare_Car_Archive\|Spare Car Archive]]. <br><br>~~'''~~		'''If you want to enter but cannot or don't want to submit your own car, you can ask any of us in the [https://chat.get-good.net /ovg/ Mattermost] to make a car for you, or you can choose a spare car in the [[OVG_Hillclimb/Spare_Car_Archive\|Spare Car Archive]].'''<br>
			'''If you want to make your own car and submit it, but this ruleset is too confusing for you, feel free to ask us in the [https://chat.get-good.net /ovg/ Mattermost] for help. '''<br><br>
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Purpleheart: /* Aerodynamics */

2026-03-12T20:32:40Z

Aerodynamics

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	Use the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922%20PHYSICS%20HELPER Physics Helper] to calculate the aero limits of your car.<br>		Use the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922%20PHYSICS%20HELPER Physics Helper] to calculate the aero limits of your car.<br>
	CL and CD values generated by the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922%20PHYSICS%20HELPER Physics Helper] represent your car's aero performance '''at its highest downforce setting'''.<br>		CL and CD values generated by the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922%20PHYSICS%20HELPER Physics Helper] represent your car's aero performance '''at its highest downforce setting'''.<br>
			<span style="color:#FF0000">If your aero is adjustable, then lower downforce settings can have lower measured CD than what is generated by the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922%20PHYSICS%20HELPER Physics Helper]. However, cars found abusing this exception will be rejected.</span><br>
	You are not allowed to have better aero efficiency ratio (EFF) than what is generated.<br>		You are not allowed to have better aero efficiency ratio (EFF) than what is generated.<br>
	You are not allowed to have a better CL or CD than what is generated, even if you balance them out for an equal or worse EFF.		You are not allowed to have a better CL or CD than what is generated, even if you balance them out for an equal or worse EFF.

Purpleheart: /* Engine/Propulsion (General) */

2026-03-12T20:27:27Z

Engine/Propulsion (General)

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	<span style="color:#FF0000">For Round 2:</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For Round 2:</span><br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">For '''ICE only vehicles''', total power must not exceed 1200 BHP '''(based on data displayed in Content Manager, with 13% transmission loss)'''.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For '''ICE only vehicles''', total power must not exceed 1200 BHP '''(based on data displayed in Content Manager, with 13% transmission loss)'''.</span><br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">For '''EVs and Hybrids''', total ~~'''combined'''~~ power must not exceed 1200 BHP '''(based on calculated values from the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922 Physics Helper])'''.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For '''EVs and Hybrids''', total power must not exceed 1200 BHP '''(based on calculated values from the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922 Physics Helper])'''.</span><br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">Redline for internal combustion engines must not exceed 12000 RPM. This applies to both Hybrids and ICE only vehicles.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">Redline for internal combustion engines must not exceed 12000 RPM. This applies to both Hybrids and ICE only vehicles.</span><br>

Purpleheart: /* Engine/Propulsion (General) */

2026-03-12T20:27:09Z

Engine/Propulsion (General)

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	<span style="color:#FF0000">For Round 2:</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For Round 2:</span><br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">For '''ICE only vehicles''', total power must not exceed 1200 BHP '''(based on data displayed in Content Manager, with 13% transmission loss)'''.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For '''ICE only vehicles''', total power must not exceed 1200 BHP '''(based on data displayed in Content Manager, with 13% transmission loss)'''.</span><br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">For '''EVs and Hybrids''', total power must not exceed 1200 BHP '''(based on calculated values from the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922 Physics Helper])'''.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For '''EVs and Hybrids''', total '''combined''' power must not exceed 1200 BHP '''(based on calculated values from the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YKO5DS36ovdKxbuQ5dpij0Q2l1ro-TMVBy6aIPSkMVc/edit?gid=259286922#gid=259286922 Physics Helper])'''.</span><br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">Redline for internal combustion engines must not exceed 12000 RPM. This applies to both Hybrids and ICE only vehicles.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">Redline for internal combustion engines must not exceed 12000 RPM. This applies to both Hybrids and ICE only vehicles.</span><br>

Purpleheart: /* Electronics */

2026-03-12T15:22:35Z

Electronics

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	TCS prohibition may differ round to round. Series organizer will announce if it is allowed.<br>		TCS prohibition may differ round to round. Series organizer will announce if it is allowed.<br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">For round 1, TCS is prohibited.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For round 1, TCS is prohibited.</span><br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">For round 2, TCS is allowed only for 2WD cars at 770 BHP ~~and above~~. Spec TCS will be enforced for cars that use it.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For round 2, TCS is allowed only for 2WD cars with at least 770 BHP. Spec TCS will be enforced for cars that use it.</span><br>

	<span style="color:#FF0000">Spec TCS, if it is available for your car, can be downloaded in the links below.<br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">Spec TCS, if it is available for your car, can be downloaded in the links below.<br>

Purpleheart: /* Electronics */

2026-03-12T15:21:45Z

Electronics

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	TCS prohibition may differ round to round. Series organizer will announce if it is allowed.<br>		TCS prohibition may differ round to round. Series organizer will announce if it is allowed.<br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">For round 1, TCS is prohibited.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For round 1, TCS is prohibited.</span><br>
	<span style="color:#FF0000">For round 2, TCS is allowed only for 2WD cars ~~above~~ 770 BHP. Spec TCS will be enforced for cars that use it.</span><br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">For round 2, TCS is allowed only for 2WD cars at 770 BHP and above. Spec TCS will be enforced for cars that use it.</span><br>

	<span style="color:#FF0000">Spec TCS, if it is available for your car, can be downloaded in the links below.<br>		<span style="color:#FF0000">Spec TCS, if it is available for your car, can be downloaded in the links below.<br>

Purpleheart at 14:30, 12 March 2026

2026-03-12T14:30:14Z

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	'''If you cannot or don't want to submit your own car, you can ask any of us in the [https://chat.get-good.net /ovg/ Mattermost] to make a car for you, or you can choose a spare car in the [[OVG_Hillclimb/Spare_Car_Archive\|Spare Car Archive]]. <br><br>'''		'''If you want to enter but cannot or don't want to submit your own car, you can ask any of us in the [https://chat.get-good.net /ovg/ Mattermost] to make a car for you, or you can choose a spare car in the [[OVG_Hillclimb/Spare_Car_Archive\|Spare Car Archive]]. <br><br>'''
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