Modifying Vehicle Handling on Your FiveM Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to modify vehicle handling parameters on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel (VolticHost Game Panel). By editing the handling configuration, you can fine-tune aspects like acceleration, braking, and suspension to create a more balanced or unique driving experience for your roleplay environment. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

• A FiveM server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Pre-installed FiveM with txAdmin, accessible via the VolticHost Game Panel

• Basic knowledge of file management and text editing

• Familiarity with the concept of vehicle handling parameters (e.g., mass, traction, braking force)

• A backup of your current handling file (always back up before making changes)

1️⃣ First Step - Accessing and Locating the Handling File

1. Log in to the Pterodactyl Panel:

   • Open the VolticHost Game Panel and log in with your credentials.

2. Navigate to the File Manager:

   • Locate and open the File Manager from the main dashboard.

3. Find the Handling File:

   • Navigate to the appropriate resource folder, typically found in /resources/<your_vehicle_resource>/data/ or a similar directory where the handling.meta file is stored.

4. Backup Your File:

   • Before editing, download a copy of the current handling.meta file as a backup.

✅ Handling file located and backed up successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Editing the Handling File

1. Open the Handling File for Editing:

   • Use the panel's built-in editor to open the handling.meta file.

2. Identify the Vehicle to Modify:

   • Look for the <Item type="CHandlingData"> block corresponding to the vehicle you want to adjust (e.g., <handlingName>COMET2</handlingName>).

3. Modify Handling Parameters:

   • Adjust parameters such as:

     • Mass and Drag:

       <fMass>1600.0000</fMass>
       <fInitialDragCoeff>8.5000</fInitialDragCoeff>
       

     • Engine Force and Top Speed:

       <fInitialDriveForce>0.3200</fInitialDriveForce>
       <fInitialDriveMaxFlatVel>230.0000</fInitialDriveMaxFlatVel>
       

     • Suspension and Braking:

       <fSuspensionForce>2.8000</fSuspensionForce>
       <fBrakeForce>1.2000</fBrakeForce>
       

     • Traction and Steering:

       <fTractionCurveMax>2.7000</fTractionCurveMax>
       <fSteeringLock>43.0000</fSteeringLock>
       

   • Make changes incrementally to avoid drastic impacts.

4. Save Your Changes:

   • After editing, save the file.

✅ Handling file edited and saved successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Uploading and Activating the Updated Handling File

1. Ensure File Placement:

   • Verify that the updated handling.meta is in the correct directory within your resource.

2. Edit server.cfg if Necessary:

   • If your resource requires referencing the handling file explicitly, check your server.cfg for the correct startup order.

3. Restart Your Server:

   • From the txAdmin dashboard, click the Restart Server button to apply your changes.

✅ Server restarted and updated handling parameters loaded successfully!

4️⃣ Next Step - Testing the New Handling Settings

1. Join Your Server:

   • Connect to your FiveM server and test the vehicle in-game.

2. Evaluate Performance:

   • Test acceleration, braking, and handling to ensure the modifications meet your expectations.

3. Iterate as Needed:

   • If further adjustments are necessary, repeat the editing process, refine the parameters, and restart your server.

✅ New handling settings tested and verified successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully modified the vehicle handling on your FiveM server using the Pterodactyl panel! By carefully editing the handling.meta file, uploading the changes, and testing in-game, you can tailor the driving experience to perfectly fit your roleplay environment. Enjoy fine-tuning your server, and if you need further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀