AC | VRC Real Helmets Project

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VRC Real Helmets Project - V2.0

The Real Helmets Project (RHP) V2.0 brings detailed, realistic racing helmets to Assetto Corsa, with a focus on visual accuracy, quality materials, and authentic proportions. Designed to elevate driver immersion, RHP features detailed helmet models, realistic visors, custom aero components, HANS devices, and an improved driver model to provide a true-to-life representation of modern racing drivers in-game.

Special thanks to @designedbygrigoriadis for creating the 3D models and initiating this project in partnership with us!

Built with community customization in mind, the project allows liveries and texture creators to easily design and integrate custom helmet designs using provided templates and ext_config settings.

Key Features & Capabilities:

Updated high-quality driver mesh, textures, and racing kit suit details.
Features both Helmet Model A and Model B with dedicated "FA" and "GT" variants.
Integrated "comms kit" including realistic radio wires and drink tubes.
Detailed visor options with metallic finishes and removable tear-offs.
Customizable aero elements: clear/paintable rear wings, new wing styles, and top air intake options.
Includes a dedicated showroom model for previewing custom designs easily.
Fully customizable via ext_config.ini toggles.

Note: Do not use Content Manager for installation. Follow our installation instructions.

Redistribution & Usage

The redistribution, re-uploading, or inclusion of the RHP helmet and driver assets in any third-party package, mod, website, or download is strictly prohibited.

You may include the provided ext_config files with your own car mods to enable the use of RHP drivers and helmets. However, the original RHP helmet and driver files must not be bundled or redistributed with those mods.

The RHP assets will remain freely available through the Virtual Racing Cars® website. If your mod requires RHP, please direct users to the official Virtual Racing Cars website to download the required files.

By using or distributing content that references RHP, you agree to respect these terms.

Installation & Instructions

Locate your Assetto Corsa root folder, usually found at ...\steamapps\common\assettocorsa.
Open the downloaded 7z file and locate the 'AC Files' folder.
Drag and drop the contents of the 'AC Files' folder directly into your Assetto Corsa root directory (merging it with your existing 'content' folder).

Note: Do not install via Content Manager to ensure all extension files and configs are assigned correctly.

Copy the provided ext_config.ini file into one of the following locations:

Per skin (recommended): Place inside the specific skin folder you want to customize.
All skins: Place inside the car's extension folder to apply globally.

If an ext_config.ini already exists in the destination folder, do not overwrite it. Instead, open both configuration files in a text editor and merge the VRC RHP code into the existing one.

You can customize individual parts by changing the IS_ACTIVE parameters inside ext_config.ini:

IS_ACTIVE = 1 → Part is visible
IS_ACTIVE = 0 → Part is hidden

Version History

V2.0.0 (2026/08/14):

Helmet model A updated; FA and GT variants re-added for both helmet models.
Updated templates for livery creators.

V1.0.0 (2025/10/14):

Helmets and driver models updated to higher quality standards.
Updated B helmet driver model.

V0.2.5 (2025/07/24):

Detailed updates to FA versions of both helmets.
Added comms kit (radio wires and drink tube).
Added clear and paintable aero wing options + new style wing.
Added alternative air intake option for Helmet B.

V0.2.1 & V0.2.0 (2025/06):

Shader tweaks to improve material visuals.
Added new helmet lineup with distinct FA and GT styles.

V0.1.0 – V0.1.2 (2025/03 - 2025/04):

Initial release and driver kit updates (suit, gloves, shoes).
Added showroom model and metallic visor option in ext_config.