REVIEWS (first 5 cars)
Here we go, ladies and gentlemen. I’m splitting this into multiple posts so I have some free time.
Zenshi Axia V8 VIP @Mikonp7
Apologies; as I was sent this car before I said the challenge was for open beta, I only have Mikon’s own pictures to go on, but he’s been super cool and sent me pictures of its stats so I can review it.
Now onto the review:
Stylistic consistency and detail
The standard VIP affair. It’s black, slammed, has rims, and has some more power. There are some more details than usual, however, and the design is high quality in general as expected from creators like Zenshi and Mikon. Details like the TreadKillers badge on the back and the brake cooling vents stick out to me, and the bodykit is generally well done. I do dislike some of it, though, obviously, because I’m judgy and picky. There’s some spiking on the taillights, for one thing, and usually nudging the fixture around or using bumper bars can fix that issue in a jiffy. The front and rear bumper trim also suffer from some strange clipping and spiking, but that may be the body’s fault more than anything else. The Axia’s exhausts are garishly big as well, and I’m not really feeling those rims. They seem more at home on a crossover, and the gold-painted lip just doesn’t go with anything else. I would’ve also ragged on the rear taillight setup–if those orange lights are indicators, the red bit above and below them are reflectors, and the bit that crawls around to the rear quarterpanel is a brake light, the vehicle needs the side reflectors. I decided not to, though, as the brake light could double as an indicator while the orange bit could serve as the reflector. Overall, it’s well done, with good attention to detail, and it gets a 4/5.
Originality
Well, I’m not saying it’s bad, but it takes very few risks. It’s what you’d expect. It’s not a bad thing, I swear, it just looks nearly exactly like the example photos. However, it isn’t 100% the same, as the Axia used is slightly older than what you’d expect for VIP, and has unique rims, which earns it a 2/5. If you had made something identical to the examples, you’d have gotten a 0, so don’t feel bad about a 2.
Prestige
The Axia has a more than adequate 46.4 prestige, earning it a 5/5.
Comfort
The Axia’s comfort rating is good, at 38.4, earning it a 3/5.
OVERALL: 14/20
20XX Emican & Joyce Spectre 240 VIP @Fayeding_Spray
Apologies, again; it’s missing the badge out front that should be there. It wouldn’t have affected the scoring anyway, as it’s a great looker with or without the badge.
Now onto the review:
Stylistic consistency and detail
Again, it’s got a pretty stereotypical setup. Slammed, black, inconspicuous. There are some things that seem missing, though, like exhaust pipes, most of the bodykit (that’s the body’s fault, but still), and side markers. This car might look cool (and a bit more road-legal) if those LED’s wrapped around. The rims seem a bit small for VIP, too, at 15 inches, but their style fits perfectly for the futuristic look. There’s great attention to detail too, with sublte camera mirrors, flush door handles, and LED trim. Overall, it’s a solid and creative approach, and it earns a 3.5/5.
Originality
This is where the Spectre shines, with its unique cyberpunk style. Although it’s a cleaner approach than most cyberpunk, it’s definitely creative and different. An easy 4/5.
Prestige
The Spectre has an impressive 53 prestige, earning it a 5/5.
Comfort
The Spectre has a solid 47 comfort, earning it a 5/5.
OVERALL: 17.5/20
2003 Hirasawa Condor but Useless @yangx2
Apologies, hopefully for the last time; I’m missing some mod fixtures, specifically the hood cuts and brake cooling vents. Note to self; don’t suddenly jump an open beta requirement on people and then also forget to subscribe to several mods. Also, I would’ve taken my own pictures, but those damn headlights just refused to stamp properly. Devs pls fix.
Now onto the review:
Stylistic consistency and detail
This entry sets itself apart from the other ones with an almost resto-mod look. New LED lights to replace the old bulb ones and a modern styling package, but stays pretty close to the intended VIP style. This body is a hard one to make look Japanese, and I’d say Yang succeeded. It’s not missing anything for legality as the lights all wrap around the corners. My only gripes are those little lights under the headlights–they look a bit tacky–and the sunroof, which tears a bit. Other than that though, attention to detail is strong and the car looks believable. It gets a 4/5.
Originality
It’s not extremely unique but its generally more modern styling sets it slightly apart. I’ll give it 2.5 instead of 2 just for that paint.
Prestige
The Condor just edges out the Axia with 46.5 prestige, earning it a 5/5.
Comfort
The Condor has a good 45.5 comfort, earning it a 5/5.
OVERALL: 16.5/20
1999 Kuma BC VIP @Xepy
Stylistic consistency and detail
It isn’t incredible, sure, but it has all the required reflectors and lights, and it’s clearly in the bippu style. But, there are some things that definitely stand out. The side indicators for example are a bit too modern for '99. The taillights stick out from the body a lot, and those rims are quite questionable. The bodykit is hit-or-miss; it’s got nice skirts, but the vents themselves are pretty minimal. The bottom grille, for example, is one fixture, and doesn’t really flow with the rest of the car’s lines. The only things that really detract from it though are the split in the headlights and the rims. I like the sunroof. A good 3.5/5.
Originality
It’s… not original. At all. Sorry. Black, lowered, chrome rims and trim, turbo inline 6. Pretty much exactly what you’d make if originality wasn’t a factor. Unfortunately it’s a 1/5 as the only real touch of creativity is those headlight covers.
Prestige
The BC matches the Axia at 46.4 prestige, earning it a 5/5.
Comfort
The BC has an adequate 38.5 comfort, earning it a 3/5.
OVERALL: 12.5/20
2020 Ursula F7 800T VIP @F12OM
Apologies. I have subscribed to L5’s Double Vent (4.21) but it doesn’t want to work so I used the Civic vent to supplement it. Hopefully that’s okay. They look pretty similar.
Rule breakage/binning justification
The F5 uses quality points. A lot of them. We’re talking +15 on every engine tab, +11 on drivetrain and wheels, +12 on suspension… I’m reducing all of the sliders above the maximum back down to +10 and scoring from there.
The F5 also uses 98 octane fuel. I’ve reduced it to 95 and adjusted the compression ratio accordingly.
The kicker, however, is that even with reduced quality and octane, the F5 takes an unthinkable 1451.2 months to engineer. That’s a bin, folks.
Stylistic consistency and detail
It’s got centre-lock rims off of a supercar, but no bodykit. It looks stock, honestly, but it doesn’t look all that bad regardless. It’s a pretty fixture-minimal design, but I like its face, and those white taillights look very clean. It’s what I’d call 5-fixture wonder, but it uses more than 5 fixtures so that isn’t really fair. There are a few design details I’d change pronto, though. The mirrors look too 90s, for a start. I’d expect camera mirrors (or at least something a bit more futuristic than those blobby ones you used) for a 2020 executive sedan. The light strips on the front don’t really line up with the vents, and there’s one on each side for some reason. There’s no place for the license plate to go on the back. The parking sensors are too low. The chrome trim bit on the back looks out of place. The exhausts are too small. The taillights are aligned to the surface of the car so they point outwards instead of rearwards. There’s more but they’re all nitpicks. Overall it’s unfortunately a 1/5, as it really just is not a VIP car other than the fact it’s a black sedan with powaah.
Originality
Since it’s a modern German sedan with a nearly 600 hp V10, and not a 90s Nissan, it’s a 2.5/5. Not bad.
Prestige
The F5 gets an incredible 82.7 prestige, even with its quality points neutered. That’s a 5/5.
Comfort
The F5 also boasts an insane comfort rating of 91.2. Another easy 5/5.
OVERALL: Binned for engineering time, theoretical score of 13.5
If there’s anything I didn’t pick up on/did wrong, PLEASE tell me. Next review batch tomorrow.
Edit: Next review batch maybe not March 11th… sorry, I am bad at allocating time. Hope for the 12th. Might do more than 5 to make up for it. Sorry again.
