I want to create this topic here so i can share cars that i've fixed in the best manner that i could. Hate it or love it. If you love it, make sure to follow this thread so you're being notified about another car that got fixed. I like to fix anything which is not about the quality of a car model or showcase specifications, since there's simply not always data available and i can't do models and UV mapping. But i can do everything instead and i want to share this stuff here. Uploading them as actual car addons would result into a total mess and most authors probably wouldn't want that (including me). There's also gonna be posts where i update a car (for example add engine sounds, etc.)
First fix to be shared here is noise's Alfa Romeo Canguro.
Fixes:
Car.fce:
- Fixed head's axis
- Merged spoiler part with :HB, since it only are windshield wipers and interior rear view mirror which is not supposed to be a removable part if you ask me
- Completely revamped carp.txt (more authentic/realistic, but 0-60 times might not match (if there's even data available on the net))
- Fixed dash.fce's RPM needle since the carp.txt has been recreated (much thanks/credits to Butch for creating the dash view)
- Added missing fedatas
- Changed from class B to class A
- Fixed the car's textures, so you can choose custom colors
EDIT: The stock red color might be a little brighter now due to the fact that the texture is now transparent and uses color values from car.fce instead the one from the actual texture
Wow that's useful, thanx Pete!
Quote from: EvoX on Jan 27, 2026, 12:19 PMWow that's useful, thanx Pete!
Thanks, i hope it WiLL!!
Another dead fart of my melancholy/nostalgia brain: The 1992 Chrysler Dynasty from Richard P:
- Centered the car.fce. It's wheels have been a bit underneath the road surface
- Completely revamped carp.txt. Used the following for a fix: https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1992/683690/dodge_dynasty_3_0l_v-6_automatic.html
- Removed the Pursuit Chevy Camaro's fedatas and duplicated the one Richard p has made
- Added a video wall out of the 2 pics Richard has set up as a mod website picture on nfs-cars.com (nfscars.net)
Unfortunately, it doesn't have a driver and steering wheel. When i'll ever be able to add parts and UV map them, this might get an update.
There's also been a 2.5L 4 cylinder, but as it seems the most common engine+transmission has been the above one with the link
After reading his readme.doc, i've totally seen myself in this car mod. I've once owned a wine red Golf 3 Variant 1.6L, it was about in the same physical state as his Chrysler, the clear coat's been missing from all over the parts, it's had it's flaws in general, but it could bring me from A to B and it was a beautiful car to drive due to it's age. Like a good wine ;D One day, i want to create my car (which i don't have anymore due to it having had too much rust (RIP) for nfs4 just like Richard p has done)
Here's the original version with additional description which is not present in the archive's readme.doc:
https://www.nfs-cars.com/need-for-speed-high-stakes/2/files/view/5658/
Ah, Dodge Dynasty..When I lived in Zeigler one of my Cousins had one..Funny thing with it..It had no brake/tail lights..So his father in law rigged up a switch and put it on the dash, When ever you'd come to a STOP sign just flip the switch, Then when you're moving again flip it back 🤣..He got pulled over and was busted driving on a suspended license one time and I had to go over to the P.D. and get his car and drive it back to his house for him so it wouldn't go to impound. Some years later I had to do this again but this he had Dodge Colt stick shift, I told the cop I can't drive a stick and he's like 🙄..I'll follow ya bud..well after much Rrrps, jumps, and stalls I got it there and the cop was like 🤣.
Wish we had more free time for our great projects...
Good luck on the car.
Quote from: Paul Spain on Mar 03, 2026, 11:02 AMAh, Dodge Dynasty..When I lived in Zeigler one of my Cousins had one..Funny thing with it..It had no brake/tail lights..So his father in law rigged up a seich and put it on the dash, When ever you'd come to a STOP sign just flip the switch, Then when you're moving again flip it back 🤣..He got pulled over and was busted driving on a suspended license one time and I had to go over to the P.D. and get his car and drive it back to his house for him so it wouldn't go to impound. Some years later I had to do this again but this he had Dodge Colt stick shift, I told the cop I can't drive a stick and he's like 🙄..I'll follow ya bud..well after much Rrrps, jumps, and stalls I got it there and the cop was like 🤣.
omg best story Paul. Thanks for that. I'm totally jealous that you've driven a Dynasty once. I wonder how's the handling been
Quote from: pete9516 on Mar 03, 2026, 11:46 AMQuote from: Paul Spain on Mar 03, 2026, 11:02 AMAh, Dodge Dynasty..When I lived in Zeigler one of my Cousins had one..Funny thing with it..It had no brake/tail lights..So his father in law rigged up a seich and put it on the dash, When ever you'd come to a STOP sign just flip the switch, Then when you're moving again flip it back 🤣..He got pulled over and was busted driving on a suspended license one time and I had to go over to the P.D. and get his car and drive it back to his house for him so it wouldn't go to impound. Some years later I had to do this again but this he had Dodge Colt stick shift, I told the cop I can't drive a stick and he's like 🙄..I'll follow ya bud..well after much Rrrps, jumps, and stalls I got it there and the cop was like 🤣.
omg best story Paul. Thanks for that. I'm totally jealous that you've driven a Dynasty once. I wonder how's the handling been
It handled great but as I said it had no brake/tail lights, had to activate those separate via the rigged up toggle switch which was nothing more than a household wall switch wired up to them 🤣. I miss that car, It was a deep dark Silver Blue color.
I don't know if you accept requests or suggestions Pete, but maybe you could look into these 2:
- Plymouth/Dodge Sundance by Richard P (https://www.nfs-cars.com/need-for-speed-high-stakes/2/files/view/5827/)
- Toyota Celica Twin Cam Turbo (TA64) by Beowulf (https://www.nfs-cars.com/need-for-speed-high-stakes/2/files/view/3713/)
@LRF: These are definitely some good candidates. When i find the time & WiLL, i'll fix these 2. For now, here's just a fixed car.fce for the Toyota:
- Made the plain steering wheel (basically a disc) rotateable
- Centered axles from the wheels
- Centered whole car.fce with FCE Centerer
This car still needs a driver and a good carp.txt in combination with a new class to put into.
EDIT: Today i've managed my first driver attachment to a car mod. Unfortunately, it doesn't feature the custom opponents' hair and skin feature as it's soo complicated to understand and this car doesn't come with any color. There has to be some space in the texture so i won't be able to do this on every car mod.
- Added EA's stock driver
- Duplicated fedata.eng to all other languages
- Removed EA Corvette's stock colors given by Zanoza Modeler upon exporting since it has no coloring texture
Quote from: LRF on Mar 04, 2026, 6:01 AMI don't know if you accept requests or suggestions Pete, but maybe you could look into these 2:
- Plymouth/Dodge Sundance by Richard P (https://www.nfs-cars.com/need-for-speed-high-stakes/2/files/view/5827/)
- Toyota Celica Twin Cam Turbo (TA64) by Beowulf (https://www.nfs-cars.com/need-for-speed-high-stakes/2/files/view/3713/)
Did you try moving the wheels in CarCad, centering them in FCE Finish 2, and then centering the whole thing in FCE Centerer yet? That might fix the Celica. Or does the wheels look normal in CarCad, Fce Finish 2, ZMNodeler,ect. ?
Quote from: Paul Spain on Mar 05, 2026, 1:54 PMQuote from: LRF on Mar 04, 2026, 6:01 AMI don't know if you accept requests or suggestions Pete, but maybe you could look into these 2:
- Plymouth/Dodge Sundance by Richard P (https://www.nfs-cars.com/need-for-speed-high-stakes/2/files/view/5827/)
- Toyota Celica Twin Cam Turbo (TA64) by Beowulf (https://www.nfs-cars.com/need-for-speed-high-stakes/2/files/view/3713/)
Did you try moving the wheels in CarCad, centering them in FCE Finish 2, and then centering the whole thing in FCE Centerer yet? That might fix the Celica. Or does the wheels look normal in CarCad, Fce Finish 2, ZMNodeler,ect. ?
They look normal everywhere, it's just their axles not being centered that's all
Porsche 911 Carrera (993) from C-959:
car.fce:
- Centered with FCE Centerer (duh)
- Centered driver's and head's axles
- Rearranged head's position
- Added license plate dummies
- Fixed lights getting black when cracked => no cracks nomore :(
- Fixed left and right rear mirror's polygons, they've been using body colors, i've removed the UV mapping and made them semi-transparent
- Added :OLM and :ORM parts
dash.fce:
- Fixed dash needles for new carp.txt
car.viv:
- New more realistic carp.txt based on the original one. I was impressed how accurate the original carp.txt was.
- No class change as class A was the proper class to put this car into
Very lovely car. I'm not impressed by the head lamp's texture, but it's still ok
Donnie Briscoe's Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 '99 D-Tuning:
CARP.TXT:
- Fixed opponent acceleration tables and top speed parameter for future update of gameplay/physics modification
CAR.FCE:
- Remapped some stuff, missing sunglasses from driver, remapped special face which was present in the texture, but not actually mapped to the car.fce
- Added driver animations
- Fixed axles, etc.
DASH.FCE:
- Centered with FCE Centerer as it's been too low
Cool! But is she still AAA? I guess tuned JDM are closer to A - maximum AA (400R, top R34 GT-R versions).
Quote from: EvoX on Today at 12:44 AMCool! But is she still AAA? I guess tuned JDM are closer to A - maximum AA (400R, top R34 GT-R versions).
I won't "fix" the performance of tuned cars. I only do that if a car mod is meant to represent a specific car which exists in real life. That actually makes sense. But i won't intend a new performance for some heavily tuned Audi TT which goes well above 5000km/h as this is clearly the author's intention lol. Let authors have their fantasies 25 years ago :D
Quote from: pete9516 on Today at 1:25 AMQuote from: EvoX on Today at 12:44 AMCool! But is she still AAA? I guess tuned JDM are closer to A - maximum AA (400R, top R34 GT-R versions).
I won't "fix" the performance of tuned cars. I only do that if a car mod is meant to represent a specific car which exists in real life. That actually makes sense. But i won't invent a new performance for some heavily tuned Audi TT which goes well above 5000km/h as this is clearly the author's intention lol. Let authors have their fantasies 25 years ago :D But not for real, actual cars where the performance and other specs are well known