i don’t know that much about this topic, but, i thought it is exactly because of the price isn’t it?
it’s “cheap power”, and you could still have some leftover budget to mod the engine.
at least that’s what i’ve known so far,
I’m planning to bring a reworked version of the Howler Firebrand. The fixtures still need a bit of polish (and a small detail or two is missing), but it is going to end up looking something like this:
The tech underneath is still in the outline phase, what with the rules not being 100% in place yet.
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Don’t worry, I’ll be out pretty much out all day (it’s 10am at this moment here) so somewhere around midnight I’ll post the revised draft for the scoring!
wow, that looks like a concept car you’d find in the wilder corners of SEMA 
I really want this to end up in the pony category like round one, but it just scores so damn well in muscle.
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@nialloftara What’s the hood scoop mod?
I could re-use my 2006 RPG Stallion from the American Road Trip Challenge if I wanted to…
RPG - Stallion
But I feel like I should create something new for each challenge, so maybe I should supply the failed new muscle car design that nearly destroyed American Eagle Automotive…
It’s an interesting story.
It’s another from razyx it’s called the wirl scoop. He’s been pumping out some really high quality fixtures lately. Here’s his workshop link. http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197995360616/myworkshopfiles/?appid=293760&p=1&numperpage=30
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@Sillyworld
As weight increases, your formula in the spreadsheet requires better fuel economy, is that intentional?
So, I updated the fuel economy calculator (thanks to @USDMFTW for pointing that out), now it is supposed to require better fuel economy as the car gets lighter.
I also updated the scoring system to this:
[quote]Scoring:
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Heavily weighted (x2) max power(hp)[/10] + max torque(lb-ft)[/10] + highest competitiveness value in muscle or pony + 1/4 mile speed(mph) – 0-62 time – ¼ mile time
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Normal weighted (x1) Top speed (mph/h)[/10] + sportiness + drivability + comfort + prestige
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Under weighted (x0.5) wheelspin + utility + safety + avg reliability[/quote]
Now, what do you think?power and torque are now heavily weighted, sportiness is normal and wheelspin is in the bottom. Should I ditch wheelspin entirely and replace it with something else, like " – emissions" or " + displacement [cc/100]" ?
EDIT: Also, latest stable release.
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Looks good to me, dont need to remove wheelspin.
^^^^^^^This is way better wheelspin is in the right spot leave it this way
edit:ninja’d
Agree, looks good to me!
I suspect there are going to be quite a few cars in this round that will have a top speed of >300km/h… I’m not even running that much power for a track-pack trim. It’s got less than a 2008 Challenger SRT8, but is significantly faster (and cheaper!)
It is set then. Entries are now open, until june 11 at 11:59 pm UTC-5
Im under 300 km/h, just under it. If i change my aero, im over 300 km/h
ANZhotrods “Open Beta” Taipan.
503ci V8 SOHC 32V 623hp, 740Nm
6sp manual with auto locker
235/40r20 wheels
4 piston 355mm vented brakes
4 seat premium interior
premium satnav
advanced 10’s safety
standard semi active springs with active swaybars
roughly 12.5L/100km, 0-100 4.9, 12 sec quarter miles
scores 181 in muscle, 142 in muscle premium and 95 in pony
disclaimer stats may change at time of comp
I’m curious as to what kind of transmissions people will use. I’m of the row-your-own school because nostalgia and muscle, yet at the same time, I’m aware that many of the new wave of muscle coming out in the late noughties were already featuring trick automatics with sequential shifting and calling it all kinds of things. But I really don’t feel like using a slushbox, and flappy paddles seems like a travesty.
@Darkshine5 That’s some pretty impressive competitiveness score. All that power, I’m not surprised. But how the hell do you fit 4 into that cabin??? You might find your scores boost even more if you just stick with 2…
lol think nissan 180sx or 300zx back seats this is nearly a 2 ton car
And yeah again IRL most muscle cars here in Aus are auto and in the fords the auto is a much faster box than the manual (1/4 times)
i am still deciding on whether to use twin 4bbl’s @Sillyworld would you mark me down for this (i can get the economy NP)
If you meet the economy and the emissions, go ahead 
I am having an issue with using your fuel calculator is it possible for the maths to be put up so I can work it out manually? I am at 1854Kg’s with 12.5L/100 and I just want to check whether I could use a little more fuel
For a 1854kg car, you can use up to 13.63L/100km.