This is a mod meant for a 2005 game, but since the graphics at the time were alike in both games it suits perfectly CMR04 and looks amazing! You will see better overall colors, lighting, contrast and sharpening.


Steps:

1- Click on the following link and then on "DOWNLOAD GEM0.64", then on the Mediafire's green "Download (5.65MB)" button.

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118973

2- Extract the contents of the .zip file into the main CMR04 folder. Normally located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Colin McRae Rally 04

3- Launch the game and press Shift+F2. A menu will open. Disable BloomAndLensFlares and Vignette.

4- That's it! You can now enable or disable the mod at any time by pressing the Scroll Lock key.


Credits: SAM609 (https://www.realitymod.com/forum/member.php?u=66267)