Quote from AEF :

I suggest to reduce the darkness of the windshield more. Probably even bringing it to zero.

I will make a plan to do so with the next update, still learning some things and how to best do this was unknown to me until recently

I am also starting to do some stitching of the body, the 3D model was quite an old one and turned out to have many triangles that were not actually connected, so I have to work through that which is VERY laborious

Quote from FIZ :

Thank you for the update!

Pleasure!

For the real petrol head's that enjoy the sometimes crazy past of motorsport and the automotive world, may I present a homage to the bonkers Ford Supervan 1. A 1st Generation Ford Transit that was essentially a Ford Transit body dropped onto a Ford GT40 chassis! A 5L V8 producing a claimed 435hp, 5 speed gearbox with fully independent suspension front and rear.

The model isn't an exact replica as I couldn't find one of the Ford Transit Mk1 but I found something that looks pretty close to it. The chassis is a modified F08 chassis, and set up to make this a lot of fun. It is a van, so its still quite top heavy so avoid aggressive kerbs or you might end up rolling XD, I have tried my best to limit this and the handling is quite good for what it is and should prove a good match for cars in the 300-350hp/ton power-to-weight class.

Here are some videos and pics of the original Supervan 1, which has gone into hiding somewhere unknown to the public.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKooLfhyEak

Followed by some screenshots of the model as it currently stands

Let me know what you think

Quote from bayanofmansorofisky :

Its gonna be built around the 6G7 engine with a little modifications to add power and torque. Not gonna be a slow one for sure

Awesome!

I have been waiting for one of these!!! Please tell me its gonna be a bonkers twin turbo BEAST!

Great work man, very very neat!!! One concern though, the steering seems to be a bit too sensitive, meaning that you have too many turns lock to lock. I am amazed at the levels of grip and would be interested to know if this is the same in real life? Keep up the good work

Pretty happy with how the Fraud is looking and the suspension setup seems to now be in a pretty good state. I think its time to make it public and let the LFS family have fun with it.

As usual, your feedback is appreciated! The default setup will be for Westhill International, so keep in mind that you will have to work on it for other tracks, especially those with slower tighter corners

very nice idea, keen to see how this develops, condolences to you and your friends family

Quote from starlet_man :

Hello! Can we get Hybrid tyres for the car? Really wanting to use it in rally.
Thanks

Yes sure, even though rally is not the focus for this car and the suspension might not be suitable I will include that for those that want

Quote from FIZ :

First of all: I love this mod, challenging but rewarding.

Thanks for the custom color update, much needed!
I hope skin template is coming as well


I noticed, when front height is 160, the suspension still works fine but you can see the graphical problems:


Maybe it is possible to limit the height in the setup?


I have read in the description of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VntjByD6pg4 that the car, using the same engine as this mod, has a 6-Speed sequential gearbox, not an H-pattern gearbox. While I love to deal with the H gearbox, I wonder if it is realistic!


The interior looks basic but I am confident could be improved


I noticed the windshield is a bit darker than how it should be, I really prefer it more clear and transparent as it is irl.
Actually I'd love to see a dirty texture on the windshield, because a super transparent windshield is not realistic too

Hey man, thanks for taking the time to give your feedback, I appreciate this kind of post!

I have also noticed this and it is something I need to work on, in real like this would be tyre rub, not good but it wouldn't show through the arch....unless it went on for a while. I will make a plan to eliminate this.

I'm also aware of the sequential gearbox and maybe its time to give it a try, my concern was that it would be too fast, without much competition in its class as its already much faster than the XFR which is sequential but after the FXO Supertouring was released by Jake Blasted it might be time to try even the playing field a bit.

The interior is very basic XD, this is mainly due to the fact that the body has MANY vertices and this limits what else I can include as there is a overall limit for the vertices of the model. I'll see what I can do to improve on this.

I'll see what I can do to fix the windshield, I am still getting to grips with all the options in the editor XD

Thanks

Quote from R-to :

If you want M3THANOL you can make this car for the SUPERstock Touring 2022 championship. It will be used on GRIP Masters - SsT 24/7 server.

CAR BUILDING RULES:
https://www.gripmasters.fi/superstock-touring-sst

Thanks for the offer, however I will have a think about it

Quote from Averro :

Would be great to see the shell of this mod as a base for a "regular" VW Golf Mk I (GTI), nice work so far!

Thanks for the idea, I have been thinking of that. Please give it some stars if you think its worthy

Very nice buddy! Stock track setup is a bit twitchy though, quite aggressive liftoff oversteer. I worked on it a bit and got it tamed, managed a 2:01 around Westhill International

Quote from Chunkiegg :

Looking ace M3thanol, you have beaten me to it! I've only done basic blocking out though, yours looks spot on. I might have to move on to the mk5b/6 RS2000 F2 Maxi kit cars

Are you thinking of doing a version that is faithful to the original Escort Mexicos? These were great rally cars back in the 60's and would be a good laugh on the rallycross stages

I'm sorry man, I was sure there were other fans on LFS XD

No I hadn't planned to, why don't you do something like that, the more the merrier I say

Quote from NENE87 :

Hi, that's a good beginning ^^ why 360° for the steering wheel? please look this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXoVc4wz9gk&ab_channel=MPZRACEVIDEO steerwheel = 360° in curbs but i don't know if he turn at max ? maybe sound can be improved? I love that car!

Thanks very much buddy, I appreciate your input! Daniel Wittwer is a madman XD, what a driver! I will continue to get this more and more dialed in. Sound is a bit challenging, I will see what I can do but sadly I can't get that aggressive intake sound that ITB's give in real life, I wish I could.

After attending a historic's race event a few weeks ago my interest in historic racing cars was once again revived. One of my favourites has to be the Ford Escort Mk1 when its set up for circuit racing. They are giant killers, they sound great and look great.

Here is my take on a Mk1 track car

Some specs:

2.2L Naturally Aspirated Cosworth YB, 5 speed manual, under 900kg, 13" classic BBS style wheels with slicks.

Your input is apprecited

Last edited by M3THANOL, Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:55.

But whyyyyyyyyyy

Good looking mod, just one issue I noticed, your rims are not concentric to the tyres

Quote from NENE87 :

I can't wait ^^

Happy at least one person is keen hahahaha

Made some more progress with the tail lights.
I know the grill isn't the standard Mk1 grill but it was using too many of the available
vertices so I had to simplify that......it is a race car so I'll claim artistic license
and say that it isn't impossible that it was changed due to needing better airflow or
whatever XD

This car has a ton of potential and is very fast. It has a tendancy to push the nose on fast corner/ understeer. I have been working on a setup which is already helping with that. Keep up the good work, I am sure this is going to become a favourite of mine. Changing to the proper side exit exhaust will be nice, but all in time!

I decided to take a swing at my first circuit/ hillclimb car and being a BIG Volkswagen fan one cannot ignore the "dynamite in a small package" Golf MK1 Berg Cup cars!

High revving N/A engines, lightweight body and nice sticky tyres and nimble handling make for a lot of fun.

Initial testing is very promising and this should give some bigger cars a run for their money much like LFS's own UFR

Now this is my jam
Stoked to see how this develops

This is super exciting! Keep us posted

So I've been messing around with some setting on the editor, it definitely is to do with the tyres, more how they deform & return to normal. Instead of them returning to a steady state, the rim moves from side to side in the tyre and it doesn't return to a central position, it carries on. If the tyres are at a higher pressure they don't do it but that kind of defeats the purpose of having the tyres soft for better traction. Is there any way that Scawen could give comment on this?