Does Armor add weight to vehicle?

[StoneFox]

Or does it not make a difference like the tires?

[SaturdayNight]

It adds weight. But only shows you when you use the ifruit app to mod your car. I am not sure if the weight affects your overall speed or vehicle mass.

Edited February 9, 2014 by SaturdayNight

[reform]

It seems to effect acceleration and breaking but not traction, but not by huge amounts.

Edited February 9, 2014 by reform

[cwo-reynolds]

I've never noticed any difference in handling characteristics

[reform]

It's a minimal difference. Between no armour and max armour, it's only going to change your lap time by hundredths of a second.

[NeilNATO]

I was wondering this myself.

 

But slightly off topic, i had noticed when not using BPT my cars feel like they have more grip, unless its a placebo effect.

[wolfp212]

If it does, the need 'for' it certainly outweighs any loss in performance you might have. If you are in a race with a lobby full of 'rammers' you'll be happy you have the added protection. They can easily turn a non armored vehicle into a crumpled sardine can, but with armor, you can withstand far more abuse and continue to maintain full control and drivability of the vehicle. It's a must if you race a lot, and as soon as you unlock 100%, get it, you won't be sorry.

Edited February 9, 2014 by wolfp212

[StoneFox]

Well I got a Dubsta 2 and its pretty fast fully upgraded. 100% armor made it feel heavy but not sure if it heavier or just placebo. Removed it completely and it doesn't feel as heavy but not noticing a huge difference other then it turns into tin pretty quick.

[Cant-B-Faded]

You'll have to ask R*.

[Con9mm]

I was wondering if 80% is a better option since I'm used to racing with it already , is 100% that much better ?

[Ecstasyisfun]

Tyres do make a difference, armour does not

 

[vipprimo]

Ecstasyisfun! I want to thank you immensely for that enlightenment. One of the best posts on the forum and finally closed the door on probably my only lingering question.

[StoneFox]

TY

[ZakMc]

It's a minimal difference. Between no armour and max armour, it's only going to change your lap time by hundredths of a second.

This topic is so redundant.

[Ecstasyisfun]

Ecstasyisfun! I want to thank you immensely for that enlightenment. One of the best posts on the forum and finally closed the door on probably my only lingering question.

 

no problem mate, i remember feeling the same when i saw it for the first time too

[luisniko]

Not sure how accurate the stats bar is, but last time during car selection for race, I saw my 40% armored Issi had lower top speed than normal Issi.

[Ballistic Jello]

 

 

Ecstasyisfun! I want to thank you immensely for that enlightenment. One of the best posts on the forum and finally closed the door on probably my only lingering question.

no problem mate, i remember feeling the same when i saw it for the first time too

Hey man can you link to that page? There are a couple more questions I'd like to ask regarding handling and wheel type.

Thanks for posting that BTW.

[mochakaboom]

IF it adds weight... The better to ram others in races lol

[Ecstasyisfun]

 

 

Ecstasyisfun! I want to thank you immensely for that enlightenment. One of the best posts on the forum and finally closed the door on probably my only lingering question.

no problem mate, i remember feeling the same when i saw it for the first time too

Hey man can you link to that page? There are a couple more questions I'd like to ask regarding handling and wheel type.

Thanks for posting that BTW.

 

 

it was someones personal support ticket not one of the public ones that everyone comments on and sh*t

[bloatedsack]

Tyres do make a difference, armour does not

 

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Brilliant addition, but can we get clarification on "wheel type?"

 

IMNSHO, custom tires are better but I'm curious to know if the actual wheel type matters or not. I'm gonna be kinda bummed if, though, in the end every racing car needs to have "high end" tires to compete.

[Ecstasyisfun]

 

Tyres do make a difference, armour does not

 

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Brilliant addition, but can we get clarification on "wheel type?"

 

IMNSHO, custom tires are better but I'm curious to know if the actual wheel type matters or not. I'm gonna be kinda bummed if, though, in the end every racing car needs to have "high end" tires to compete.

 

 

in the picture it says '' wheel type and suspension does effect handling '' in the second answer the R* rep gives, The custom tyres option is the only thing left unanswered, personally i believe its probably just cosmetic difference for that upgrade though i haven't really tested it at all.

[madmanaz]

Wheel type as in Street, Muscle, etc. Muscle slides really bad but it makes sense on a muscle car. Each one has their own use.

[AgentAle47]

Nothing, just make your car more stronger and you're able to ram other cars easily, the more armor you add, the more stronger it is

[Horndog_SA]

Well I got a Dubsta 2 and its pretty fast fully upgraded. 100% armor made it feel heavy but not sure if it heavier or just placebo. Removed it completely and it doesn't feel as heavy but not noticing a huge difference other then it turns into tin pretty quick.

 

i certainly feel the difference, my cars with armor are slower and dont handle the way i like, without armor its lighter and i can just about throw my car anywhere i want without losing control, also if u do ramps in races, def no armor, armor handles like crap and is heavy on the ramps.

 

this has been a discussion within our crew and everyone seems to agree, no armor is better, and we dont have to worry about rammers as we all race as a crew with clean racers...

[Tabula Rasa]

I don't have the link; but the last time I saw this question asked on the rockstar support forum; the mod replied saying it does add weight but he didn't go on with many details, just the initial statement.

[God-eater]

Tyres do make a difference, armour does not

 

Get this in its own sticky thread nnaaaaaooowwwww. 4 months, this debate has raged.

[Shaundi.]

Armour makes your car not explode when falling from a high altitude. Also delivers more damage to an NPC car you hit head on, even the slightest speed, an NPC can die where as at the same speed with no armour, the NPC is still alive.

[Goodsport92]

I must test this...

[Ballistic Jello]

Super Diamond + 100% armor = win.

[Ninja_Gear]

Super Diamond + 100% armor = win.

Try Phantom or Rhino.