BMW DLC 🎮First impressions and how it compares to Mods & FMW cars

[Shred]

Here's my first impressions on the new BMW DLC and my opinion on customisation, mechanical components, engine sounds and driving impressions.

https://youtu.be/2qPx7TgBw2Y

[astrofelix59]

yeah Lit has got on to updating his mods, so it's getting same engine, last week I think it had BU2 or the FMW i6 may have had BU2 T option. Deadbob has yet to update, I expect he will add BMW engines to his mods.
There are only a few generic suspensions types, not going to get anything fancier there.
All DLC only gets the one set of panels etc. Vanilla cars get B panels, Deadbob and Lit make full on Barbie for boys, so many extra bits.

[astrofelix59]

BTW the FMW i6 is a good engine with a reasonable note, it's up there with the BU2.T in my book.
Red head V8 sucks! Prefer the performance characteristics and not of the old school OHV's (F motor best motor)

[Smoke79]

The BMW DLC is fine, "it is what it is" they have a combination of old. classic, and legendary, I don't know how the licencing works for Red Dot, I don't know if they can only use specific models or a specific year range etc. I'd like to see at least one late model vehicle in the DLC's to LIT for adding late model vehicles to the game! I like seeing vehicles that I could never afford IRL Lol!

[Shred]

Originally posted by astrofelix59:

yeah Lit has got on to updating his mods, so it's getting same engine, last week I think it had BU2 or the FMW i6 may have had BU2 T option. Deadbob has yet to update, I expect he will add BMW engines to his mods.
There are only a few generic suspensions types, not going to get anything fancier there.
All DLC only gets the one set of panels etc. Vanilla cars get B panels, Deadbob and Lit make full on Barbie for boys, so many extra bits.

I had a feeling that might be the case. I wonder if you can access the updated components without the DLC?

[Shred]

Originally posted by Smoke79:

The BMW DLC is fine, "it is what it is" they have a combination of old. classic, and legendary, I don't know how the licencing works for Red Dot, I don't know if they can only use specific models or a specific year range etc. I'd like to see at least one late model vehicle in the DLC's to LIT for adding late model vehicles to the game! I like seeing vehicles that I could never afford IRL Lol!

So that answers my question. It sounds like you can access the new components in the updated mods without having the DLC.

Agreed. Thumbs up to LIT!🙌

I’m also curious as to how licensing works. I notice we don’t have any of the latest gen vehicles.

If I had to guess I’d say it’s because BMW want to maintain a sense of ‘mystery’ to their newer models and don’t like the idea of people wrenching DIY on their cars

[Smoke79]

Originally posted by Shred:

Originally posted by Smoke79:

The BMW DLC is fine, "it is what it is" they have a combination of old. classic, and legendary, I don't know how the licencing works for Red Dot, I don't know if they can only use specific models or a specific year range etc. I'd like to see at least one late model vehicle in the DLC's to LIT for adding late model vehicles to the game! I like seeing vehicles that I could never afford IRL Lol!

So that answers my question. It sounds like you can access the new components in the updated mods without having the DLC.

Agreed. Thumbs up to LIT!🙌

I’m also curious as to how licensing works. I notice we don’t have any of the latest gen vehicles.

If I had to guess I’d say it’s because BMW want to maintain a sense of ‘mystery’ to their newer models and don’t like the idea of people wrenching DIY on their cars

the DLC has to be present in your game to access the new components! If you download a "Mod" without the DLC present after the Modder updates their Mod with the new parts , those DLC parts will be missing, and you'll have to use the editor to add the original parts, the Mods will have all the required DLC's listed in the lower right side of the thumbnail for the Mod if they have engine swaps for the Mod, you can swap the engine while in-game

[Shred]

Originally posted by Smoke79:

Originally posted by Shred:

So that answers my question. It sounds like you can access the new components in the updated mods without having the DLC.

Agreed. Thumbs up to LIT!🙌

I’m also curious as to how licensing works. I notice we don’t have any of the latest gen vehicles.

If I had to guess I’d say it’s because BMW want to maintain a sense of ‘mystery’ to their newer models and don’t like the idea of people wrenching DIY on their cars

the DLC has to be present in your game to access the new components! If you download a "Mod" without the DLC present after the Modder updates their Mod with the new parts , those DLC parts will be missing, and you'll have to use the editor to add the original parts, the Mods will have all the required DLC's listed in the lower right side of the thumbnail for the Mod if they have engine swaps for the Mod, you can swap the engine while in-game

That’s actually super helpful to know.

[astrofelix59]

Originally posted by astrofelix59:

BTW the FMW i6 is a good engine with a reasonable note, it's up there with the BU2.T in my book.
Red head V8 sucks! Prefer the performance characteristics and not of the old school OHV's (F motor best motor)

Characteristics and NOTE

[Shred]

I am definitely curious about the super charged spec

[astrofelix59]

Originally posted by Shred:

I am definitely curious about the super charged spec

Intake manifold, charger, air filters, fuel pump/filter, Ign wire and all the shiny pipes for 811HP. Easily handle some more grunt.
"A" slicks, F.215/50-17", R.245/40-17"

Also made OHV SS (B) all available performance parts for 638HP,
"A" slicks, F.205/45-18", R.245/50-16".
Not as slippery, damn nice drive though just wish we had a Mt Panorama to run them on. Might have to strip it down and give it the princess treatment to get a bit more out of the engine and the gearbox needs some love, to keep the revs a bit higher.
SS has a nice roar in the 4.2-5.9 range, below 4kRPM feels like it wants to stall.
Super Charger has the grunt from 3.5-3.6 and it's got the nice whine.

Next up, an Interceptor with modern Super Charger.

[astrofelix59]

Originally posted by astrofelix59:

Originally posted by Shred:

I am definitely curious about the super charged spec

Intake manifold, charger, air filters, fuel pump/filter, Ign wire and all the shiny pipes for 811HP. Easily handle some more grunt.
"A" slicks, F.215/50-17", R.245/40-17"

Also made OHV SS (B) all available performance parts for 638HP,
"A" slicks, F.205/45-18", R.245/50-16".
Not as slippery, damn nice drive though just wish we had a Mt Panorama to run them on. Might have to strip it down and give it the princess treatment to get a bit more out of the engine and the gearbox needs some love, to keep the revs a bit higher.
SS has a nice roar in the 4.2-5.9 range, below 4kRPM feels like it wants to stall.
Super Charger has the grunt from 3.5-3.6 and it's got the nice whine.

Next up, an Interceptor with modern Super Charger.

minor correction, SC has carbs as well and the SS is at 682HP

[astrofelix59]

So I gave the SS tiara's on all the shiny bits, bringing it up to 775HP, much nicer.

Then I looked at the super charger, kicked that pig up to 1089HP, yeah 900 will be fine, for the Track.
Though at 1089, "C" slicks on the back, skinny standards up front, 4 gears, final ratio at about 250-270 it's a solid contender on the Drag Strip in the 750ish class.
Great wheel base, runs nice and straight.
Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy Oi Oi Oi.

[Shred]

Originally posted by astrofelix59:

Originally posted by Shred:

I am definitely curious about the super charged spec

Intake manifold, charger, air filters, fuel pump/filter, Ign wire and all the shiny pipes for 811HP. Easily handle some more grunt.
"A" slicks, F.215/50-17", R.245/40-17"

Also made OHV SS (B) all available performance parts for 638HP,
"A" slicks, F.205/45-18", R.245/50-16".
Not as slippery, damn nice drive though just wish we had a Mt Panorama to run them on. Might have to strip it down and give it the princess treatment to get a bit more out of the engine and the gearbox needs some love, to keep the revs a bit higher.
SS has a nice roar in the 4.2-5.9 range, below 4kRPM feels like it wants to stall.
Super Charger has the grunt from 3.5-3.6 and it's got the nice whine.

Next up, an Interceptor with modern Super Charger.

Mount panno-I couldn’t think of a sketchier place to take some of these tarmac demons haha.

[Shred]

Originally posted by astrofelix59:

So I gave the SS tiara's on all the shiny bits, bringing it up to 775HP, much nicer.

Then I looked at the super charger, kicked that pig up to 1089HP, yeah 900 will be fine, for the Track.
Though at 1089, "C" slicks on the back, skinny standards up front, 4 gears, final ratio at about 250-270 it's a solid contender on the Drag Strip in the 750ish class.
Great wheel base, runs nice and straight.
Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy Oi Oi Oi.

I’ve also found that 4 speed transmissions perform best on quarter mile drag strips. Watch this space. More coming in that soon