Not exact matches
Another huge advantage is that this
model doesn't need the headrest from your
car, so that you will see less
damage overall - the same goes for the bottom, it is smooth so that it won't cut into the upholstery.
When we look back on Pro Race Driver (the first game), we see a game that really made some great strides in the vehicle
damage, and some great
car models as well.
Fortunately, the
cars are
modelled extremely well and the programmers have even developed a fascinating
car damage engine.
The
car models are detailed and include more than just your average range of
damage modeling.
The ensuing drive home where the
car is nearly wrecked is a parody of the film's excess, as a genuine Anniversary
model suffered cosmetic
damage during its on - screen appearance.
After being
damaged by a
model at the 1969 Toronto Auto Show, corporate officials pulled the
car from its display duties and handed it over to Bob Sharp Racing, which converted it into a track - tuned wunderkind.
«Of the seven
car - SUV pairs we tested, we can't point to a single one as a
model of compatibility because combined
damage estimates run into the thousands of dollars for even the best performers,» said Nolan.
Rough ride on early
cars > Check for off - road
damage > Run - out Match
models best value > Avoid bare bones S
model > Post-2011 facelift prettier, better equipped, better built and priced from # 9k
The researchers identified 2,641 property
damage liability claims for rear - end crashes of the
cars included in the study — Taurus and Sable
models with and without improved restraint geometry, Volvo S70s with and without WHIPS, Toyota and Lexus
models with and without the WIL system, plus a number of Buick, Nissan, Pontiac, and Saab
models with and without active head restraints.
Many dealers are offering late -
model, relatively low - mileage used
cars and trucks with no history of major
damage.
The
cars with the worst results for both injury and vehicle
damage are all small
models.
About 120 BMW X
models were
damaged when train
cars carrying the vehicles derailed on Sunday afternoon en route to the Port of Charleston, S.C., for export to overseas markets.
Each
car handles with weight behind it and that huge V8 ensures a nice amount of slide as you hit the accelerator leading to some fun racing as your AI track partners are more than willing to trade paint with you, sadly this shows one of the games biggest flaws as it's
damage model and feeling of impact are sadly lacking.
Gameplay: 7 Good handling and
car set - up but lacking any feeling of progression and a bad
damage model.
Likewise the camera remains static in the cockpit view and hitting another
car has barely any feeling of impact to it, and has also highlights the fact that Forza's
damage model is still pretty poor.
Damage modelling does continues to be a small blemish in an otherwise fantastic looking game, however, and it's possible to smash your
car into a wall at high - speed with very minimal effect.
BugBear's Next
Car Game certainly got our engines revving with its impressive
damage modelling showcased in...
The
damage model is unforgivably weak, 800 of the 1000
cars are of low quality and the sound is too cheap.
The
cars are
modeled well, and Driveclub simulates
damage from hitting obstacles or
cars, but the effect is entirely cosmetic.
Gravel's off - road terrain certainly factors into the
damage modelling as crashing into large trees, rocks, immovable structures, barriers and misjudged jumps will result in a reduction in the engine's power and erratic steering as the vehicle pulls to one side rather than remaining in a straight line which means the player will have to fight against the
car when
damage modelling is switched to active.
All of the bells and whistles from Spike Engine remain intact, from the advanced lighting system to the detailed
car models,
damage modelling and even the cockpit cameras, which is a testament to the Vita's capability.
Gran Turismo went four games into its run without any
damage modeling at all, Project
CARS» crashes are decent (ish), and Codemasters» EGO engine is pretty good, if not as impressive now as it was six or seven years ago.
Best
damage ever: http://i52.tinypic.com/2iue... Same
car models: http://i51.tinypic.com/x1km... Oh and it gets worse: http://i51.tinypic.com/v2vj... Interior: http://i55.tinypic.com/2eea... Seriously, you guys can keep downplaying GT5 all you want.
Speaking of which while there is
damage modelling smashing the
car up never seemed to affect the handling.
Each and every single
car in this title is perfectly
modeled after its original and is fully capable of being
damaged in aggressive matchups.
The
damage models make nearly every piece of the
cars expendable, so it's no strange feat to lose a tire.
Car models are spot on and
damage incurred throughout gameplay is fantastic.
There is some really impressive realistic
damage modelling including loss of tyres following a heavy impact with the barrier or a collision with another
car, the front wing becoming detached which will affect the handling of your
car until a pit stop has been made, aerodynamic carbon fibre bodywork flying through the air in a variety of directions after a lesser impact which is not race ending but could affect the behaviour of your
car, engine blowouts following a mechanical failure or too much mileage on the same engine and more besides.
* 1,000 + vehicles * All vehicles have
modeled cockpits (170 premium
cars will have interior
damage modeling) * All vehicles will have both physical and mechanical
damage modeling * Indy (IRL)
cars and tracks * NASCAR
cars and track * Up to 16 players online * High - definition video uploads directly to YouTube * Multi-display rendering * Head - tracking * Full weather and night racing on all tracks * Night / Day on all tracks
It's solid and good - looking, certainly, but seeing as Project
CARS manages 60 fps with
damage modelling and even better dynamic weather, this isn't quite up to the standard of its peers.
The
cars feature a cool
damage model that has parts flying off the
cars and littering the track, so you'll see the effect of each impact.
Quite simply, Next
Car Game boasts the most advanced soft body
damage modelling system in a game to date.
Brand new
damage models have been introduced for each of the
cars — even the tire
models feature signs of wear and various punctures accrued over time.
Simply put, Wreckfest has the most advanced
damage modelling of any racing game ever, thanks to BugBear's impressive in - house soft body technology that lets you demolish your
car beyond recognition with astonishing realism.
Spy Hunter is unfortunately plagued by poor production values that diminish the spectacle of the on - screen destruction —
car models look shoddy and low - res, explosions are pitiful, environments are bland, samey and full of fogging, and, while
cars do disintegrate during explosions, there's no
damage or debris.
The
cars aren't bad themselves, with full reflective surfaces, limited body
damage modeling, and a snazzy roster of mostly imports.
For Quick Race mode, you can pick your
car and track, and sunny or rainy conditions; while the
damage modeling doesn't affect handling or performance, weather definitely does.
There's also pretty realistic
damage modelling on
cars as well, and it doesn't just serve as a cosmetic effect — you'll lose tires and smash fenders to complete crap.
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For drivers and owners of early -
model cars with very low market values, public liability and property
damage auto insurance meets state insurance coverage requirements and may make sense due to the minimal financial loss the owners incur if the
cars are totaled in accidents.
Certain
models are rated for higher premiums because they tend to be more severely
damaged in even a minor collision than other
cars.
Therefore, if you have a tight budget as far as insurance is concerned, then you should go away from fancy
cars, SUVs or vintage
models which can cost a lot in
damage repairs.
But for companies who are using old ways of measuring risk — and have high overhead — lower rates and a drop in claims thanks to self - driving
cars could do real
damage to their business
model.
The
damages you can recover is limited to what is «reasonable» given the circumstances (such as the age / make /
model / condition of the other
car, and the availability of
car repairers in the area).
If you include collision coverage in your policy, which covers your vehicle for physical
damage whether or not you're at fault, your rates will vary dramatically depending on the make,
model, and year of the
car you drive.
On the other hand, a driver who's driving a two - year - old
model in pristine condition will definitely want to cover physical
damage, as the safeguards the major investment that he or she has put into buying the
car.
If your
car happens to be a
model that does not perform well in crash safety studies; in other words, your make and
model of vehicle suffers more
damage in a crash than other
car types; this can increase your insurance rate significantly.
Jul 26, 2012 - Since 1993,
car dealers have been required by law to keep on hand a booklet with information on
damage susceptibility for different makes and
models of
cars.