I’m having fun. @Der_Bayer, may I ask if you’ve done the pink-body-fix on the ones in your lineup? Having to ask because I’ve been slowly going through my list and turning pink blocks back into cars, but I know that’s a manual process.
I will fix the pink bodies when necessary.
Here’s my entrant; presenting the 1967 Bogliq Hare!!!
No idea how this car’ll go but it was a lot of fun to decorate!
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@Der_Bayer I’ve a couple of questions about the driving simulation.
It is correct to suppose the following points?
-The offroad bonus of classic 4x4 layout it is not take in account, because it is not easy to lock and unlock the 4x4 while driving.
-The offroad bonus of the manual locking differential is not take in account for the same reason.
-The offroad bonus of the offroad skidtray will translate in a reliability bonus for the race, not in a better performance in the offroad section.
So, like for the track sportiness, there is going to be some kind of track offroad stat?
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Introducing the 1967 Petoskey Corsair.
Our engineers certainly had a hell of a time working with the engine provided given that our smallest engine in 1967 is over twice the size of the motor we were given to work with. However, we still managed to increase output by 25% for use in our new offroad thrill ride. Using a spaceframe chassis and a fiberglass shell, the Corsair is light and peppy. Options include roll cage, bumper winch, grille guard, luggage rack, and external spare tire. While this car was mainly designed for offroad fun, the car remains comfortable enough to use as a daily driver.
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I agree, I think we need more clarification about the simulation mechanics. In addition to what NormanVauxhall said, I’m guessing environmental resistance won’t affect it too?
So, you’re looking for a kit car? Something to make a dune buggy with. Why not buy the Storm Puddlejumper?
It arrives in a nice, convenient box to be assembled at your leisure, ensuring you’ll have a nice weekend project. For just a bit more, we’ll assemble the car for you and then send it to you. Each Puddlejumper requires an engine, but it has a sizeable engine compartment available. The engine you’ve chosen, we make some aftermarket parts for, so we’ll help it breathe better with a second carburettor and a better exhaust header, then put a sportier cam in it to make the most of the mighty 1100 cc engine. We know small engines well, and their potential power outputs.
To make the most of our 50+ horsepower, we need to keep the weight down. A galvanized steel ladder chassis keeps rust at bay while allowing easier repairs than a unibody design. We figure, metal’s metal, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to hammer a dent out of a body panel in your garage if the car’s metal. Worry not about scuffs, bumps, and dings, because we built the body with aluminum. No nasty itchy fiberglass matting, no stinky chemicals in your garage, all because you jumped a monster dune and shoveled the nose. Nope. Just you and your trusty sledgehammer. It’s easier on us, too, as we can just make stamped aluminum replacement panels, which we also sell separately as replacement parts, just in case you can’t recover a piece.
Despite the off-road lights on the front end and the cargo rack out back, the Puddlejumper is street legal, just add license plates. Gas mileage is decent enough, and we’d rather refer to the idea of “smiles per gallon” over miles per gallon. She’s a real simple car, with struts up front and a trusty solid axle in the back, progressive springs, and drum brakes. It’s light enough not to need power steering, and we’ve diverted a very small portion of air from the front lower grille to help cool the front brakes, so no matter how fast you’re going, or how many times you have to nail the brakes, you won’t fade the drums.
(This was fun to build, I’ll admit, and no matter how it does, I’m glad I did it.)
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I can see a couple of the expected bodies cropping up.
So I’m going to try and switch it up a little, I think… 
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I know the body I chose was probably a highly-expected one. I just wasn’t really feeling any of the others. Couldn’t get the shape I wanted, or it wasn’t small enough. So I chose to pink-body-fix a car and run with it, because I loved the design I could get out of it.
That said, I’m excited to see what you’ll put on the table.
I was really thinking about using it myself, but couldn’t be bothered to pink body fix it haha. I have a rear engined prototype for maximal hilarity. methinks I’ll press on with that.
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what’s the small roadster folder name? want to try to fix the pink body, but i can’t find it.
TPU_60Miniroadster, omitting the mess of numbers ahead of it.
owh… 60… i kept searching for the folder that started with 50…
Solo Motors Co. would like to present its first kit car, the 1967 Solo Velociraptor, shown here in 4x4 Fruinia trim.
As a kit car, it’s designed with a steel spaceframe chassis and fibreglass body, and the Fruinia model comes equipped with a 1.1L I4 achieving 21 mpg with low running costs. While it looks like a sportscar, it’s optimised as a fun off-road vehicle to either cruise around on the coast or take you camping in the mountains. Features include a four speed manual transmission, manual locker, solid rear axle, and a luggage rack to allow packing for any trip. Inside, you’ll find a basic interior and AM radio that keep costs down while providing adequate comfort for more than just short trips.
We also sell the Velociraptor without an engine as the 4x4 you see here or as a sporty RWD coupe. Get your Velociraptor 4x4 Fruinia today and enjoy the adventures!
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DSD’s entry.
Here at DSD we pride ourselves on value for money, so when a customer asked if we could make a sand runner from our Saratoga range we thought we could do them one better.
Behold the DSD Dune Runner.
Designed to be assembled by just one person with basic tools and mechanical understanding, we provide you with the mono body steel chassis with the fibreglass body, parts and the instructions on how to finish assembly.
The buggy is designed to be simple to use and forgiving to the driver as well as easy to repair.
The Dune runner can be spec’d to suit many different engine’s however the 1L Gecko* option is the most common.
Available with multiple seating and stereo options this little car can be family fun blast along the beach or you can option it right up to a Race Spec Dune Buggy**.
Appendix:
*Only suitable for 98 super
**Requires Additional Chassis stiffening and is not road legal.
Disclaimer: DSD does NOT provide painted bodies, the bodies will come prepped and sanded ready for your own paint and decals.
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Wow that actually looks like a dune buggy
why thank you that’s what i am going for classic dune buggy
I may have to investigate that body now with how good yours looks.
I’m taking @Darkshine5’s entry and going for a bash in Baja for sure.
If I’m not at the finish line in 48 hours, look for my body in the desert of the neverending dunes.
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