CSR168
Around the World
by @S_U_C_C_U_L_E_N_T and @vero94773
The Brief
Somewhere in Western Europe, March 1986
After a particularly rough year and losing just about everything he had (apart from some cash), the client (let’s call him Bob) has decided that enough is enough, and that he would circumnavigate the world and visit every country in every continent.
Bob doesn’t have a definite plan for the journey, as each part of the journey would present challenges that he cannot fully account for at the start of the journey. He plans to stick to the main roads where possible but knows that things can get tough. From bad roads to open armed conflict, from the lack of supplies to corrupt officers demanding bribes, Bob isn’t fully prepared but is headstrong, determined to overcome any issues that he faces.
With his savings and proceeds from selling most of his possessions, Bob is looking for a tough and practical vehicle that he can depend on for this most ambitious journey around the world. To him, it really can be anything as long as it does the job.
Priorities
Looks and styling
It doesn’t need to be stunning but Bob wouldn’t want his trip around the world to be in an eyesore
Reliability
No one wants their car to break down in the middle of actual nowhere
Realism
Unreal = bin
Fuel Economy
Fuel may be scarce in some stretches of the journey. Bob will definitely bring some jerry cans with him but it’s good to stretch the fuel as far as possible.
Drivability
Bob can drive stick and is fit enough to steer without power assistance.
Vehicle Size/Practicality
Although having a large vehicle makes it easier to carry supplies and such, Bob doesn’t want a car that is too unwieldly and may potentially strand him on particularly narrow bits of road. Bob will most likely spend a few nights in the car so don’t make it too cramped for him.
Value for Money
Remember that cheap and barebones does not always equate to good value for money. Consider what Bob may need for the journey
Comfort
Bob knows that this will be a long and arduous journey. He doesn’t need much creature comforts (or so he thinks), but a decently comfortable ride would be greatly appreciated
Safety
Bob is putting himself in a lot of danger, so try not making the car one of them
Service Costs
Repairs would be inevitable for a journey like this. The cheaper and more available the parts, the better
Offroad
Again, Bob wants complete his journey by road where possible. If he needs to go off-road later, he will make the necessary modifications himself.
Sportiness
Any car can be sporty if you drive it hard enough
Prestige
Who cares
Rules
To better simulate real-world car pricing and for better balance, we have decided to incur a slight penalty for certain suspension, powertrain, drivetrain, driver aid, and suspension components. More on that below.
- Game version: open beta
- Model/family year: free
- Trim/variant year: 1986
- Body type: hatchback, ute, SUV, van, MPV, or wagon. No convertibles. Must have doors (visually)
- Wheelbase: free
- Suspension type: Refer to summary table. Anything not mentioned can be used freely.
- Valvetrain: Refer to summary table. Anything not mentioned can be used freely.
- Fuel: Unleaded Regular RON 91
- Exhaust: at least one muffler required.
- Emissions: WES 5 or better
- No faux diesels
- Drivetrain: Refer to summary table. Anything not mentioned can be used freely.
- Wheels: non-race radials only, and chunky offroad tyres are banned. Tyre width must end in 5
- Interior and entertainment options: Sports, handmade, and race interiors banned. Entertainment choice must be the same as interior choice or one grade below. For example, if you have standard interior then you can only have basic or standard cassette, if you have premium interior you can have standard or premium cassette, etc. Refer to summary table for costs of each interior and entertainment option. You can choose to have no entertainment too if you want.
- Interior model: Will not be judged or be seen as a distraction
- Seats: At least 5 if body can accomodate 2+ rows, or 3 for vehicles with only one available row
- Driver aids: Refer to summary table. Anything not mentioned can be used freely.
- Safety: Basic/standard/advanced 80s only
- ATS: The difference between front and rear wheelbase offset cannot be more than 10. Other settings are free but be reasonable lest you risk a realism bin. If unsure, ask us
- Techpool: Budget of no more than $35.0M combined. No negative TP.
- Total cost (approx. cost plus cost of additions): no more than $25,000
- Model/family name: CSR168 - (username)
- Trim/variant name: free
Summary of Additional Costs
| Model | Cost/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Rear double wishbone | $1,400 |
| Rear multilink | $1,400 |
| Pushrod | Banned |
| Drive Type | Cost/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 4WD | $800 |
| AWD (any) | $1,100 |
| Engine | Cost/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| AlSi | Banned |
| DOHC | $1,000 |
| 3 valves/cyl | $1,000 |
| 4 valves/cyl | $2,000 |
| VVT | Banned |
| VVL | Banned |
| ITBs | Banned |
| Drivetrain | Cost/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 5th gear | $500 |
| Automatic | $800 |
| Adv. auto | $1,100 |
| Interior | Cost/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Basic | $0 |
| Standard | $300 |
| Premium | $500 |
| Luxury | $700 |
| Entertainment | Cost/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Standard cassette | $200 |
| Driving Aids | Cost/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Power steering (any) | $300 |
| ABS | $600 |
| Suspension | Cost/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Gas dampers | $100 |
| Adaptive dampers | Banned |
Cost calculator and legality checker, for your convenience
Current version: V4
Inspirations
Volkswagen Transporter
Mitsubishi L300
Toyota Kijang my goat
Dodge Ram Van
Toyota Land Cruiser
Isuzu Trooper
Toyota Hilux
Chevrolet S10
Peugeot 504 Break
Volvo 240
Citroen BX Van/Break
Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro
Submissions
Submit the car via DM to myself (@S_U_C_C_U_L_E_N_T) AND @vero94773 (in one message)
Submissions open on Friday, 19 September at 23.59 UTC+11
Submissions close on Sunday, 26 October at 23.59 UTC+11
Notes/Changelog
The aim of this challenge is to be very open ended but also full of constraints. Some of these rules may seem excessive but there really was a time when having a fuel injected twin cam 16v engine was a big flex, separating gigachads from chuds (in the owner’s mind). Thus, technologia or convenience feature = expensive.
Because this round is hosted on Open Beta, updates may come along and throw a spanner in the works. The impact of each update will be examined, and resubmissions may be allowed when necessary. Thank you for your understanding.
This is also my first time hosting CSR (vero has hosted multiple in the past), so please let me know if there are things that need clarifying/improvement.
12/9 Clarified that submissions need to be made to both myself and vero
13/9 Banned pushrod suspension
14/9 Banned convertibles and faux diesels
16/9 Added cost calculator and countdown timer
17/9 updated calculator for new interior rules. Banned negative TP and quality. Doors now a requirement. Unbanned negative quality
18/9 Reduced importance of value, removed most entertainment penalties, increased interior quality penalties, added naming scheme rules
19/9 Added ATS rule, banned RVs
Good luck and have fun!
