released Tool831/IK84: 1998 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V600

[IK84]

Wow... didn't expect this either. You went a bit too fast since those wheels were really needing some work. And I agree they are very very bright, how can this be fixed, the Dauer and Nazca also seemed bright, Elise seemed fine last I remember. Ive not raced them so I only judge them by the pictures posted. Also, the wheels are huge on the Aston, it does look nice though but definitely not stock.

[electr0]

lol it looks like a r34 skyline, a bentley continental , and a aston martin rolled into one car.. nice model, but the car looks like crap lol

[Rebuilda]

I have no doubt someone will correct me if i'm wrong but those wheels look to be made by compomotive, not unusual if this was derived from a 'race' aston model originally.

Aston Martin would have used aftermarket rims for a race car as the original road rims of this vintage would have been narrower.

Really nice mod tool, a nice surprise after a bad day at work. Wil be having this one as soon as rapidshare lets me.

Just one question, do you find the models from NFS Pro Street suitable for converting to TDU?

Thanks again for making our TDU experience much more enjoyable, keep it up.

 

EDIT - Electro, its a 12 vear old car, designed back when Aston Martin was under different ownership. If you think thats bad have a look for the lagonda from the seventies eugh....

[Loz]

Where's the heating element in the headlights? :p

 

http://www.luxcars.ch/wallpapers/712_aston_martin_vantage_v600_1600.jpg

[VanquishHH]

One of the last really beautiful Astons...a stunning beauty and fast as hell! (ok, overweighted and overpriced, but that´s another story)

[Tool831]

Where's the heating element in the headlights? :p

 

http://www.luxcars.ch/wallpapers/712_aston_martin_vantage_v600_1600.jpg

 

I told you over skype that its coming in a update.. smarty pants.. :nanananana: :lol:

[Krisman10]

the car is amazing just drove it. wiating for a good sound mod for it. for now i'm using the DB9 soundmod. thanks tool! :)

[Shy Guy]

the car is amazing just drove it. wiating for a good sound mod for it. for now i'm using the DB9 soundmod. thanks tool! :)

 

There is a Koenigsegg CCX sound by Fifomaniak thats good, and a DB9 sound made by saladine1 which also works.

[_HighVoltage_]

ZOMG! Tool831 I love you!!! I've always wanted this car in TDU.

[Mb]

Tool, this is brilliant.

Now i need a good swap, as i like my DB7 to much.

Hard decision :(

[VanquishHH]

@Tool

could you post the gear ratios from the physics? Or is it possible to download the physics and only use the gear ratios? I put the V600 onto the Zagato and bought the stage 3 tuning - it makes just 300km/h, which is about 20 to less (200mph should be possible, like the real one does).

 

thanks

[IK84]

Ok Ive decided I'm changing the steering wheel, ( always hated that Ford Taurus looking thing) Since I'm at the limit with the textures Ive modeled the lense warmers into the front glass. I'm also going to just redo the wheels completely make them higher quality, smoother etc.

[Reilsss]

Whole reason I didn't create a WIP thread.. :D

 

People knew it was coming but they didn't know when, so I decided to just release it unexpected.

 

I may do it with other cars that you don't expect from me. :cool:

 

you successful surpirced me :D

I guess you eventually try others models from him. I rember a few he did time ago hehe and its fun to suprice and all ^^ keep it up :3

[Tool831]

WIP V1.1:

 

Teaming up with icekid to bring you this whole new update, I have first say a very special thanks to icekid for taking the time to update 3D model parts and info/suggestions.

 

So I do have to say, please thank icekid for taking the time to update all 3D model parts and improved copy's of textures.

 

Changes list: If anything more will update this post

 

Interior colours

Whole new stock steering wheel

Headlight glass detail added (Headlight warmers)

New and improved rims

Updated textures

Updated centre console (3D Air vents/3D Radio player)

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Interior colour preview: (Note: These are ingame interior colours not a retexture)

 

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[Lil' Lightnin']

@VanquishHH:

 

The final drive ratio can be found here: http://www.globalcar.com/datasheet/AstonMartin/1998_Aston_Martin_Vantage_600.htm

 

The gear ratios were harder to find but http://www.autozine.org/Classiccar/html/Aston/Vantage.html says that it used the gearbox from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and on http://www.zfdoc.com/techinfo.htm you can find the gear ratios.

[VanquishHH]

Are this the same ratios from the physics mod? If not, it´s useless.

[Shy Guy]

I prefer the normal 4 spoke steering wheel over the new version, but its alright.

 

Does the update include 3D AC Vents?

[Tool831]

Does the update include 3D AC Vents?

 

Yep, also includes a 3D stereo to make it no longer flat. :)

 

Which reminds me, that I didn't add that to the list.

[Kalin_Bg]

Its really cool car Tool!:D

[VanquishHH]

I prefer the normal 4 spoke steering wheel over the new version, but its alright.

Me too, I hate aftermarket parts. :D

[Lil' Lightnin']

Are this the same ratios from the physics mod? If not, it´s useless.

I don't know. Why?

[IK84]

Its not aftermarket, its official Aston Martin steering wheel. And I don't like the Crown Vic steering wheel. I only did it because it was stock as I make most my cars. However I found where they also offered this version so I'm sticking with it. I really don't know why I bend over backwards for you guys. A few of you realize its a partnership in getting these cars to you guys, but most figure that tool finds these cars and that's the end of it. Thats true with the game cars (NFSSHIFT,PROSTREET, JUiced etc, but not with my cars. If I sound like I'm getting pissed then its probably because I am.

 

To the ones who thank both Tool and myself thank you.

[asghar]

best:twisted:

[slylecoco]

Excellent mod.

 

High quality, and good finition.

 

As usual...!

[bulba]

The only Aston Martin I really love.

Great Job, thanky you for it!