So you can learn by this game

[Nesjka]

how you repair cars in real life or am i missing somethiing?

[jfullernz]

you can learn in general what a lot of parts are - but it's not in-depth enough to learn for real. there's many things not in the game like the leads/wires, pipes, tools to use to remove parts etc.

[GrizzlyBearSims]

As @jfullernz stated, playing the game and playing through the various levels will teach you some basic details regarding how components fit together. I think CMS18 is even better at this then CMS15 was. But could you play this game for 100 hours and then go do a full restoration? Probably not.

[Knugen]

Originally posted by GrizzlyBearSims:

As @jfullernz stated, playing the game and playing through the various levels will teach you some basic details regarding how components fit together. I think CMS18 is even better at this then CMS15 was. But could you play this game for 100 hours and then go do a full restoration? Probably not.

Definally not.

Since CMS18 doesnt simulate how to open tha hood, it just pops.

I had to look for 20 minutes on a old Saab and finally noticed you open it from the other side so to say, so the actual hood opens towards the front, sick stuff

[Curs0r]

It's missing many elements that add to the difficulty of actual car repair. Wires/shorts, coolant system hoses, brake lines, working in 1/8th of an inch of space, "where the hell did I leave that one bolt?" etc

[jfullernz]

probably just enough in the game to make you SOUND intelligent enough talking to someone about cars - without actually knowing what to do yourself :)

[Psychotic_Frog]

CMS is really, really high level. You can learn the parts, but that's about it. Fixing a car isn't just pulling on parts and removing the same screw over and over again.
For example, look at how to change a real tie rod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05XOhz67jGA
Pretty simple in the game (One screw for the outer then pull on the other part) but in reality there's a LOT more involved.
CMS feels like with one tool you can do all the job, which is truly not the case.

[EvolGrinZ]

As someone who worked on cars myself I am glad it's not fully simulated. People are already complaining about the grind as it is. If it was more realistic it would take you a long time to finish jobs. Not to speak about rusted nuts and bolts that in extreme cases you have to drill out and wiretap them to get new bolts in.
But if you want to learn some basics about how cars work and put together, then yes, you can learn something from the game.

[Beast of War]

Work on the changing the brake pads is not much harder then in the game although IRL many bots are rusted and stuck tight. Air tools may remove that easy ( but doing it by hand will be more challenging then ) but may als break the bolts off and what then to do is a mechanics work too.

Also when fastening bolts you often need precise tools that measure the torque you apply. Especially when you are working on the engine.

But nowadays there are You tube instruction video's where some person explains what he/she is doing performing a repair job. If that is your type car it is very easy to do as he/she did and make a succesfull repair.

[BtcSimmer]

Basic basic learning umm don't go pull your engine on your family sedan yet though ;)) I mean ya it'll show you where parts go difference of front wheel rear wheel 4 wheel drive any rear or MR cars? Not sure basic stuff though

[Lone Wolf]

If you know nothing about cars then I'd say yeah, it will at least give you a basic understanding. But keep in mind that repairs in the game are VERY simplified. I was an ASE certified Auto Tech for 25+ years so let me say this. If changing a timing belt and cams were as easy irl as in game, I might still be doing it.

Depending on the vehicle, changing a head gasket irl can be a 15 hour job. Not to mention there are hoses, wiring harnesses, sensors and a ton of other things in your way that have to be removed before you can even think about pulling the cyl head.

But the game will give you an idea of where certain parts are generally located on a vehicle. One of the things I like most about the game is my backs not killing me at the end of the day. :)

[Lone Wolf]

Originally posted by EvolGrinZ:

As someone who worked on cars myself I am glad it's not fully simulated. People are already complaining about the grind as it is. If it was more realistic it would take you a long time to finish jobs. Not to speak about rusted nuts and bolts that in extreme cases you have to drill out and wiretap them to get new bolts in.
But if you want to learn some basics about how cars work and put together, then yes, you can learn something from the game.

Dude, your bringing back some bad memories of my mechanic days lol.

[EvolGrinZ]

Originally posted by Motor Head:

Originally posted by EvolGrinZ:

As someone who worked on cars myself I am glad it's not fully simulated. People are already complaining about the grind as it is. If it was more realistic it would take you a long time to finish jobs. Not to speak about rusted nuts and bolts that in extreme cases you have to drill out and wiretap them to get new bolts in.
But if you want to learn some basics about how cars work and put together, then yes, you can learn something from the game.

Dude, your bringing back some bad memories of my mechanic days lol.

lol sorry :p

[Skippy The Magnificent]

Saying you can learn how to fix cars by playing a game is like saying an adjustable wrench is all you need.

Granted, it will work, but its not exactly the best tool for the job.

Like others have stated, it will give you a basic idea of where *most* things are located, but thats about it.

A good example is look at the dodge DLC packs. Not many 1970's cars I know of have electonic fuel pumps in the fuel tank in them from factory......

[BtcSimmer]

The above comments are why I love old cars swap a head gasket out in ohhh maybe an hour

[BtcSimmer]

Bahaha ya the electric fuel pumps makes me wonder how much research was ever done for this game grr