Feedback 3
@chiefzach2018 went MIA 
Jokes aside, I think heās got higher priorities than a challenge for an Austro-German dealership management game, so Iām trying to pick up whatever I can before the rapidly-approaching deadline. Thanks to @SpeedyBoi for the help on this one.
2023 Vermillion AV-X/R
Ah, weāre familiar with the Vermillion brand from the LMH challenge, where we remarked that their prospective Hypercar entry was too GT-like to be considered a proper hypercar.
Well, weāre glad to see them make a proper entry into the GT class this time around with the AV-X/Rā¦ is this some kind of TV connector?
Nope, this looks like a pretty bog-standard mid-engined GT. The front aero setup looks decent, but why are there are two distinct splitter elements stacked on top of each other like that? Also, those canards should probably be rearranged for maximum efficiency.
The switch to yellow lights is a nice touch, but proper endurance racers require a lot more lighting than the stock headlight units. A lot more.
The side profile is the most lackluster area, where it really looks like more of a GT4 than a GT3. Those overfenders do a basic job at covering a wider track width, but they could be so much more.
Around the rear, the wing is decent, but the diffuser needs to be a lot more aggressive. Also whatās the plate at the bottom for? Looks like a surefire way to block crucial downforce-generating airflow. Sticking with the Frikadelli Ferrari as an example:
That exhaust placement also looks suspiciously close to a blown wing setupā¦
Livery-wise, itās nothing remarkable. Perhaps it could use some additional elements to break up the basic colour blocking and give a more exciting look. It could definitely use some cleanup though.
TL;DR: Certainly one of the GTs of all time, but not exactly enough for a GT3.
2020 Lenius Faro GTE
Iāve never competed in a challenge on the forums, so I hope Iām doing this right.
Weāre honoured that this is your first ever forums challenge!
Weāre no strangers to some of your Automation creations, as weāve seen them around in the discord and in other side servers, and many of them are quite impressive.
This one is no exception, as right off the bat, this is looking like one of the best.
On first glance, this is one great looking FR GT racing machine. Iām not 100% convinced with the base car design, especially in terms of the light design, but the race conversion more than makes up for it.
From the racing air dam with the front intake, to the side skirts, to the rear, it is undoubtedly a GTE race car. The attention to detail is also quite impressive with air jack ports, covers for the extra driving lights up front, and even escape hatches on the roof.
If we had to nitpick though, aside from the base car design, you could use a different fixture for the front fender vents as the Super GT kit is very old at this point. Itās not a bad fixture by any means, but its boxy shape isnāt the best fit as it sticks out awkwardly from the fender. Perhaps one of the newer Racekit mod fenders could work better here.
The livery is definitely a highlight. Itās relatively simple, just a black and silver colour block base, but the execution with those teardrop shapes following the airflow along the body is a unique touch Iāve never seen before. The sponsor stickers and colour schemes are all in synergy too with realistic placements and hierarchies. It all makes for an iconic livery that I think would be a fan favorite if itās a real life design.
TL;DR: Aside from a few nitpicks, youāre definitely doing this right.
2023 Calypso Sombra GTE
After the first round of feedback, chowi is back for more, looking to enter two cars into the GT category.
Honestly, we think this is gonna have a better chance than the FMW. Just like the Lenius, itās a great looking FR GT. It has the right levels of aggression with the huge fender extensions and a suitably sized rear wing. I love the sharp lines of the base design as well.
The triple canard setup is an odd choice, perhaps two larger ones would work better? Also, they would probably function better if they werenāt just flat planes.
Iām a fan of that side exhaust positioning, but the front fenders could definitely be opened up some more so that air escaping isnāt just restricted to that tiny hole up top.
For example, Iād follow the Vantage GT3 and trim off some of that extra bodywork just ahead of the exhaust. That should clean up the airflow down there as well.
I donāt really have any other criticisms, so just a couple minor nitpicks:
Not sure if this is just the lighting in the picture, but those position marker lights should be green. And for a 2023 car, a manufacturer would realistically build it to GT3 spec since GTE is on itās way out at this point.
TL;DR: This is definitely on the right path, just a few issues to iron out and it could be a winner.
feedback so nice you wanted it twice
Letās see, what else did we get from chowi?
Well first of all, a front engine setup is an interesting choice for a Hypercar, and certainly adds some uniqueness to the build.
The design doesnāt exactly blow us away though. Whatās with those tiny mirrors?
The design doesnāt really bring any unique shaping on top of whatās laid out by the base body. The overall execution is adequate, but the big blocky diffuser and the less than functional rear wing shape (the center section should be raised instead of lowered to compensate for the greenhouse being in the way) bring an underdetailed and almost toy car like feel to this car.
Also this unfortunate resemblance doesnāt really helpā¦
ā¦aside from that, the livery also contributes quite a bit to the overall underdetailed feel.
The overall idea is workable, but weāve definitely seen better implementations of the Gulf livery. The livery as-is looks, well, quite underfinished. We canāt really find a pattern from all the randomly placed color blocks, and the big sponsor stickers look very tacked on.
TL;DR: Itās a novel idea. Keep at it, but it still needs work to be truly great.
2023 Platinum Centuritron LMH
Hope it does fit the regulations.
If that info block reads āWidth: 2.2?mā like I think it does, I regret to inform you it does not. In fact, it exceeds the width restriction for all three categories, let alone LMH.
Even looking past that major blunder, the mishmash-of-fixtures design philosophy, truck mirrors, and discontinuous livery design means itās unlikely to be a winner anyways.
That exhaust placement is a bit suspect, not to mention the diffuser is getting zero airflow.
Props for making some custom sponsors though.
TL;DR: This car may be a Platinum, but as-is, itās nothing more than pyrite.
The feedback deadline is now over, so if you wanna make an official entry submission, please follow the instructions in the OP and be aware of the deadline:
Though, if I take too long on these once again or there is enough demand for an extension, I am willing to extend it by a few days. Anyways, see you in the next one.