Body roll? Losing control? Here are some fun cars!

[Seventh Shin]

Seems like the vast majority of cars in this game are missing some real life aspects of driving, minor things like body roll or the ability to lose traction, and brakes that obey the laws of physics. Fortunately, there are a handful of cars that offer a bit more than a toy car driving experience. Here are a few I enjoy, please share your own, and let us know why.

 

Rumpo Custom

This isn't the only off road vehicle with a lift kit, but it's one that feels nice. If you look at the Sandking and the Rebel, they have a high ride height, and have a lot of suspension travel, but only in reaction to the ground, as these cars have virtually no body roll; it's so strange seeing soft suspension just climb over rocks and debris, but remain completely firm in the corners. The Rumpo isn't like that, you can even get it to flip if you throw it around enough.

 

9F

An AWD car? Should be far more boring than some alternatives, but it isn't. Even without touching the suspension, the car stays perfectly flat and planted, but if you're constantly giving it the beans, you might actually have to pay attention to the steering wheel or you might find yourself losing a bit of control.

 

Pigalle

A FWD car? That should be more understeery and boring to drive, and it is, if you keep your foot down, the car is secretly very tail happy if you lift off in a turn.

 

Glendale

Ignoring the fact that the diesel car this is based on had 50-80 HP (depending on the engine) when it was new, its surprising how fun this car is to drive. A little bit of body roll, a bit of tail happiness, this little Merc can also magically compete with other cars in it's class, and don't worry about adding the turbo, it won't add the annoying blowoff sound. If you liked the driving in GTA IV, this is the closest you will get to it.

 

Side note, cars to ignore.

I haven't tried other cars that were release with it, but be cautioned, the Obey Omnis is excessive traction and overly firm suspension turned up to 11, so don't make the mistake of expecting barely in control mental Group B experience.

[Gnocchi Flip Flops]

Lynx has a lot of body squat and dive. Love the sh*t outta it.

[Rewdalf]

Don't drive your Primo Custom with raised hydraulics people.

 

No, wait.

In the context of this thread, do.

[Charlottes]

The Youga Classic with the stock suspension threatens to roll over if you take a corner too fast, it ends up teetering on two wheels a lot. (I haven't driven a lowered one)

[guyinatux]

The Youga Classic with the stock suspension threatens to roll over if you take a corner too fast, it ends up teetering on two wheels a lot. (I haven't driven a lowered one)

 

I had the lowest suspension on mine for a bit but I reverted it back to stock as it was 100x more fun.

 

I think the Lynx and the Nightshade would also fit in here. Two cars I seem to be driving a lot atm.

[whywontyoulisten]

Merryweather Mesa is just as rolly as the Rumpo Custom. Also don't try taking a corner in a Habanero.

[elfoam]

Modern real cars produce next to zero body roll anyway. I'm quite happy, it a LOT more realistic than the excessive roll in GTA IV.

[Hector Tavares]

Nobody's mentioned the Grotti Brioso R/A? Huh. That thing is REALLY tricky to drive thanks to it's immense body roll.

[The Wandering Hunter]

the rumpo is too much fun

[oleg_aka_djmeg]

try reaper with fat wheels. though compared to other options here it's kinda expensive.

[CH14R1]

Body roll? You must have seen MW mesa on last gen, it was the supreme roller.

 

Seriously, I will pay more attention and report back, the traction control is ridiculous in this game.

 

One of the most enjoyable physics IMO is the police cruiser, but even it is far from reality.

Edited December 7, 2016 by TH14G0

[Sky Valley]

Mamba.

 

Seriously feels like the fastest car in the game when you drive it

..right into a wall. Sideways. Whilst spinning.

[Anasterian]

The Bison is rather prone to two-wheeling in the corners too. Also it feels heavy and powerful. Wheelspins off the line even though it's AWD.

 

Blista is fun too. The understeer is easily noticeable, and you will plow right into a wall if you mess up with the throttle midcorner.

 

Vigero in muscle cars, feels reasonably... well... muscle-ish. Suspension seems softer than on cars like the Dukes and whatnot. You can find it on the streets fairly easily so you can give it a try.

[Gnocchi Flip Flops]

Modern real cars produce next to zero body roll anyway. I'm quite happy, it a LOT more realistic than the excessive roll in GTA IV.

Body roll in IV was excessive but the sense of weight in the steering was on point.