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:

  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. 🚀</your_vehicle_resource>