Heh, whoops. It was indeed. Curse my lack of double checking and writing this in notepad before copy pasting it as the thread.
Alrightly then, the majority has spoken about including a soft cap for pricing, but preferring a different penalty so I will think on what said penalty should be (and will listen to any suggestions anyone would like to offer either publicly or if they so choose, in private). But I am not seeing any need for any other major rule changes to occur so…
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Also, soft cap is added to the main thread as well, so now is a good time to remind yourselves of the current rule set
1992 SVM Antelope ST8
The flagship of the Antelope line, the '92 ST8 was, as Highway & Raceway put it, “a lifeguard truck on steroids that escaped its sandy enclosure of Santa Monica Beach and gone feral onto paved roads to hunt sports cars in their natural habitat”. To this end, it was equipped with a highly tuned version of the company’s iron-block V8, developing 276 bhp and 295 lb-ft (on 91 RON regular unleaded!) at 5,500 and 4,000 rpm respectively thanks to aluminum heads, 3-inch dual exhaust pipes, and a more aggressive camshaft. Harnessing this power required a six-speed manual gearbox and helical LSD, thus allowing the ST8 to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.0 seconds onto a top speed of over 140 mph, while also yielding a quarter-mile time of 14.21 seconds.
To give the ultimate Antelope the handling and braking performance it deserved, 17-inch forged alloy wheels wrapped in 225mm-wide high-performance tires were fitted to all four wheels, along with 4-wheel brake discs (2-piston 345mm units up front, with 1-piston 295mm items at the rear) and standard ABS (although traction control was optional). Suspension was by dual wishbones up front and a leaf-sprung live axle at the rear, but tuned for a healthy dose of sportiness without sacrificing too much comfort. An aggressive aero kit consisting of front and rear lip spoilers, a large rear wing, and a flush-fitting bed cover made it slipperier than any truck had any right to be. It was still a ladder-framed truck, though, so its performance envelope was limited.
Inside, the ST8 was distinguished by an aluminum shifter knob and body-colored accents in the interior, mainly in the seats (which were trimmed in cloth as standard, although leather was optional) and seatbelts. It also came with a standard radio incorporating an integrated cassette tape player, but a premium stereo with a CD player could be specified at extra cost. As for safety, a driver’s side airbag was standard, although a passenger’s side airbag was optional. Only five colors were ever offered for the ST8 (red, white, blue, black, or yellow, the last of which is shown here), all of which were solid colors; for added visual impact, you could even have the wheels color-matched to the bodywork!
Priced at $18,500 AMU, it may have been on the more expensive end of the sport truck scale, but it was worth it for customers who wanted the performance of a sports car and the practicality of a pickup truck. It definitely wasn’t the most economical vehicle of its kind, either (~12 mpg US combined), but then again, it was a truck, not a car, and hence exempt from CAFE requirements. Thanks to its use of a fully galvanized frame and treated steel bodywork. the ST8 was as rust-resistant as any other Antelope, and surprisingly reliable too, with its understressed engine. This generation of Antelope lasted for a decade before finally being replaced, by which time it had amassed a sizable following - and the sporty ST8 was no exception.
Personal note: This build had to be updated at least once due to a game update - hopefully it’s not broken anymore.
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Does anyone wan’t to collab on this one?
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1992 Valiant T-50 Tornado edition
Based on the T-50 light duty truck the Tornado option pack turns this into a true muscle truck.
The engine is the 350ci V8 out of the Valiant Talon sports car, this has a cast iron block with aluminium heads, lightweight conrods, performance intake with multi point electronic fuel injection and sports mufflers and catalytic converters. Power comes through a four speed automatic gearbox with lsd, the Tornado package is only available on the 2wd single cab body.
The interior has been upgraded with sports bucket seats in place of the standard three person bench. A centre console with console shifter fits in the place of the central seat.
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TGR Industries
1992 Santi MC
The Santi MC is a sporty 4x4 pickup meant to blend utility, practicality, and fun.
A 350ci pushrod V8 powers the Santi MC, making just shy of 270HP.
The 8PG-350 from TGR industries in an all-iron block and head setup,
with multi-point fuel injection, forged internals, and a big a** exhaust pipe.
The automatic 4-speed gearbox will propel the vehicle to 60 mph from a dead stop in less than 7 seconds. Our rugged 4x4 gearbox is spinning 17" wheels on sport tires, suspended by coilovers in the front, and a leaf spring rear. Manual locking diffs at the front and rear will help you run this rugged truck up the mountain when you need it, and down the straights when you don't.
A 350ci pushrod V8 powers the Santi MC, making just shy of 270HP.
The 8PG-350 from TGR industries in an all-iron block and head setup,
with multi-point fuel injection, forged internals, and a big a** exhaust pipe.
The automatic 4-speed gearbox will propel the vehicle to 60 mph from a dead stop in less than 7 seconds. Our rugged 4x4 gearbox is spinning 17" wheels on sport tires, suspended by coilovers in the front, and a leaf spring rear. Manual locking diffs at the front and rear will help you run this rugged truck up the mountain when you need it, and down the straights when you don't.
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Dude.
That first picture is artistic perfection.
The color scheme and composition are just magnifique.
Same with the second, stunning color grading. Stellar entry.
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ATTENTION ALL FORUM USERS: TIDDIES
…ahem…
Now that I have your attention, there’s just a few more days until Christmas Eve, and the closure of submissions for this comp. Currently I have submissions from:
@abg7
@mart1n2005
@Riley
@Snarklz
And I have an ad but currently no file from:
Also, if anyone is concerned about the beta updates for the game affecting their entries feel free to resubmit using the same DM thread. I will use the most recently submitted file.
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1992 Mara Bizon 5.0 AMM
speedrun
Despite their first main job after the fall of the Closed Curtain being something else entirely, Mara’s fledgling performance division AMM still found time to develop their first factory-orderable special trims of existing Mara models.
In this case, it involved stuffing the old Interceptor 5.0 OHV V8 into the LWB Bizon and giving it (and the suspension) a good tune.
The paintjob is reminiscent of the Mayster (now renamed AMM) racecars of the 1960s and 1970s.
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What presets do you use to get that look? That’s amazing
1992 Dragad Goonie LS Blackout Edition
You shouldn’t be walking alone this time of night
The 90s was when Dragad started to apply their legendary LS performance moniker to more than just the GX2 sports car, San Antonio personal luxury car, and Menace pony car. The Goonie midsized/compact truck was one of the first to get it, and boy was it an introduction. Dragad took the 4.4L pushrod I6 from the standard Goonie, de-stroked it to 3.9L, and then fitted a massive turbo and stronger internals to produce over 300hp. All this was routed through viscous LSD-AWD and sport tires that rocketed this moster of a pickup to 60 in just under 5 seconds to a top speed of over 150. This one was optioned with the rare Blackout package, which swaps the very early 90s paint-scheme for a more menacing look, and the rarer 5-speed manual transmission.
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1992 Fowler Lumberjack 360 Sport
It’s old and boxy. This is fine, as it isn’t an effeminate blob sedan.
It’s also right-sized - nimble but spacious, with over 3500 ibs of load capacity.
Yes, it’s got a V8 like a real truck. All 360 cubic inches of 320 quietly burbling horses. Full time AWD to let them run free at all times. 40/60 split for great 360s on slippery surfaces.
Fuel economy? Yes, it’s great for the fuel economy. For §18.300, you too can support American workers.
True grit premium features include adult sized cup holders, expensive sheep wool seats, dual armrests and air conditioning to help you stay Cool.
Update!
RECALL ISSUE
VINs possibly affected: (WIFAFOTLJ8X924)404000-404500
Due to an incident at one of our facilities January 26, your vehicle may be missing important safety equipment.
If you suspect your truck is missing one or more “windscreen wipers”, as demonstrated below, please contact your dealer. Any owner affected is entitled to a free upgrade to factory spec, and a 12 month supply of wiper blades.
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It’s been a little longer than I orignially stated, but it is now past the 24th so entrants for this competition are now closed. As of now I have additional entries from:
Thank you for all that have entered my little comp here, I’ll try to have the results out before the end of the year.
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Take your time
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You got mine right?
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Yep, I got yours. I didn’t tag you in the second one since I tagged you in the first announcement.
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Alright, apologies for no results sooner. Life, uhh… got in the way.
Eight entries, all looking nice and swish here in the photo room. Let’s take a closer look.
@abg7 - SVM Antelope ST8
Very drivable, and very sporty, but at the price of not being as useful for hauling nor as comfortable. Also yellow. Very yellow
@AndiD - Mara Bizon 5.0 AMM
It’s a Mara
Rugged and comfy, it also is one of the cheaper trucks available here. Not as sporty as the other but it still is an appealing option nonetheless.
@DuceTheTruth100 - Wells REAPER
As red as a Ferrari, but not quite the same sporting capabilities as one in spite of it’s price. But is a solid mid-pack performance however.
@Ludvig - Fowler Lumberjack 360 Sport
Very comfy, very rugged and quite good for the cargo, but a handful to drive and painful to wear if you get it wrong. But is perfect if you want that wing-on-cab look.
@mart1n2005 - Valiant T-50 Tornado
The best bang-for-buck truck in this list, and is not too hard on the back either for longer stints of driving to boot (or lack thereof). Is also a classy hwhite on hwhite affair.
@Restomod - Dragad Goonie LS 3.9 5MT Blackout
The Black Ghost in truck form! Hauls ass and things like no other, but at the cost of your wallet’s health each time it needs to get serviced. But you wouldn’t want to run against this…
@Riley - Zephorus Tornado
A literal poster car for Sports Trucks, this stunner also stuns with being quite safe in case of any unfortunate cases of people having too much hubris behind the wheel…
@Snarklz - Santi MC
Another rugged truck here, and also fairly comfortable and good for carrying cargo. But it does manage to be one of the thirstiest trucks here.
After some deliberation, and plenty of looking over each of the entries, my personal choice for the winner for this fun minor comp is…
@Restomod !!
They were all very good trucks, but the Goonie was mean and fit the part well both ascetically and performance wise in my own mind.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I am happy this comp did get as much attention and interest as it did and I would like to thank all those who participated and those who came to gawk at the thread. I wasn’t expecting as strong of a reception with all the other comps happening. I hope everyone had fun making something that may not be the usual sort of cars in game and that people like each others creations.
And with that, have fun and don’t die
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Wow! Thats my forst win, I think. Thanks for a good challenge.
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Congratulations on a good win!!
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