Iâve changed that - I think itâs more or less impossible to get that much power under these rules anywayâŚ
It should be 95 RON premium unleaded - the lowest such kind of unleaded petrol available in Europe. Also:
I take that to mean no knocking, valve float or stressed internals (from RPM or torque loads). As for this:
Does this apply to the whole car or to each individual slider?
Last but not least, I think you have forgotten to include engine and trim PU/ET limits.
Anyway, the cars we expect to see in this challenge will be very reminiscent of something a drug lord would drive through Miami back in '85.
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95 RON premium - you are correct - thank you - Iâll amend that.
Engine Stress - Correct, obviously if you had those things it would wreck your reliability scores anyway
Quality - each individual slider
Does this car have to met american market regulations ? Thats is to say side marker lights et big bumpers like in the video.
Hiya - no it isnât a rule - but if you did that and pointed it out in your text file with your car - that would most definitely be a plus when judging - this competition is about combing authenticity with a really well polished build both in beam and automation.
So, just to be clear, the regional rules arenât hard rules, are they? I think that those are pretty subjective, and I would hate to have a car be penalized in judging if someone built:
an American car that isnât âlower qualityâ
an Italian or Japanese car that isnât âless comfortableâ
a Swedish car that isnât overweight
etc.
Just want to know how this part would be judged, as these subjective limitations could be stifling.
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Hello,
No the regions arenât hard rules - they are examples.
Your car will be judged by your own philosophy. The Caveat being some degree of realism so if you justify a German car as having a lower top speed, that wouldnât be realistic as they have the autobahn - or a Swedish car having lower safety, that also wouldnât be particularly realistic.
You are free to set your own philosophy but if itâs realistic and insightful - that will be rewarded.
My advice - include as much information as you can or want to - and it will all be taken into account in the judging and featured in any video showcase of your car.
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1985 Centauri Raider GTZ
The American sedan designed to beat those European imports.
More info cause why not.
The GTZ trim is the top level package, featuring a touring style suspension setup, larger wheels and 235 width tires, with more aggressive rubber. Under the hood a special High Output version of the tried and true Centauri 4 liter V6 making over 180hp and 220lbft of torque through a true dual exhaust system gives this sedan a healthy power boost over itâs lesser stable mates. The GTZ package also nets you 4 wheel disk brakes, and inside the front and rear bench seats are replaced with premium velour upholstered bucket seats up front, and a pair of sculptured cushioned seats with a integrated center armrest to help bolster rear passengers. Also exclusive to the GTZ is the optional 5 speed manual transmission, which when equipped comes with a limited slip differential to help control all that torque through the front wheels.
Full disclosure
I owned one of these
And wanted one of these
So this is kind of my tribute to late 80âs GM cars, engineered right.
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That is super nice! Love the similarities between your design and your real car.
Hmm nice challengeâŚ
Hold my brännvin (Swedish Liquor), Iâm gonna do thisâŚ
Opens Swedish Mayonnaise for eating (ROSMT reference)
SWEDISH STYLE!!!
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Thereâs no mention of a set of attributes for an Australian sports sedan of this era (the only example of which would have been the HDT VK Commodore); however, the closest equivalent would be an American âmuscle sedanâ:
At any rate, I am definitely considering such an approach if I choose to enter this challenge.
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youâre welcome to set your own philosophy⌠if thereâs more than one entry from your region Iâll award a prize to the best one.
Taking some Mayonnaise before posting
1985 Mostima - 8500 T5
SWEDISH STYLE!!!
A Sensible car for sensible people.
Powered by Turbocharged 5 cylinders engine, producing 210 horsepowers for effortless acceleration within 6.66 seconds. Even Lucifer will have to fight Loki for this Swedish turbo brick.
An astonishing power comes with astonishing safety.
Mostima 8500 T5 comes with a highly advance reinforced safety cage, comprised of strategically placed high tensile steel for maximum protection, not just frontal and rear impact, but also side impact.
Passive safety does not end only the structural, Mostima 8500 T5 comes with Disc brakes all round with great stopping power for emergency situation.
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looks great ! LOVE volvos and the 5 cylinder engines
Iâm not able to import the base car, so if I submit something it may not be a 1/1 replica, sadly. I donât know if thatâs acceptable?
You are meant to rival it, not replicate it, soâŚ
Hi Fido,
I made it with a mod body so it wouldnât be acceptable (no mod bodies in the rules)
You are welcome to look at the car - you need the mod body - so you can measure and assess its capabilities - but the idea is that this is research to help you build an even better car from scratch yourself.
That said - no copying is allowed - many thanks
Oh, I meant a 1/1 replica (or approximating rather) in equipment it has, etc.
Iâm not planning on building the exact same car.
Hi Fido,
Doesnât have to be a replica - If it was a replica of another type of car that would be cool but since the 535 was considered to be the best of its class - itâs hard to see how another real world car would win the competition.
What would be cool is if you took an existing model or make and then made a special improved version, and put what you did in the text file - that would be great and I think Iâd like that when I was scoring stuff.