Drivetrain conversions

[Bloodmasters]

Can we have the option of making 4wd to rwd...

 

[JBanton]

I would like to see it, it would put an end to the AWD drift haters...

That said I wouldn't use it much for AWD (haters gonna hate), only to convert FWD cars. Some FWD cars look cool but aren't much fun at all because they're FWD.

 

[CTznOfTime]

if Forza can do it ... why not...

but then again... it's one of those things Kaz might still not agree because it's still go against their philosophy...

 

[interpolfan11]

It's something I don't personally do in Forza, but I'd still like to see it.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

if Forza can do it ... why not...

but then again... it's one of those things Kaz might still not agree because it's still go against their philosophy...

This is the one major feature I truly wish GT had. I got so spoiled doing drivetrain conversions, engine swaps, and everything else in GT3 using hybrids with mks program and a sharkport. You could swap everything!! Exhaust, tires, drivetrain, engines, suspension, wheels, everthing from one car to another. It was one of the most addictive parts of GT3. I thought for sure Kaz would implement that into GT4 or GT5 but surprisingly it still hasnt happened.

The only game truly nailed this was Forza and from the very first game! Heck we couldnt even change the wheels on 80% of the cars in GT5 when it released??!! Sometimes I am convinced that Kaz just does not listen to the community at all.

 

[ZohsixGT5]

I like the option of engine swaps, as long as it's sensible. No Viper motors in RX7s or anything like that. In Forza it's nice to be able to put a C6R engine in your street Corvette to make it a mad track day car. But I really don't see the point in drivetrain swaps. What is the benefit of making an AWD car RWD? It is designed and built to that particular drivetrain, why change it? Because drifting?

 

[JBanton]

What is the benefit of making an AWD car RWD? It is designed and built to that particular drivetrain, why change it? Because drifting?

Visit the drifting forum, they'll tell you

Drifting is the only reason I'd want to swap FWD to either AWD or RWD.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Kaz headed in the right direction in GT5 with the race modded cars. You get to take some of the cars and turn them into a different car. He is trying and taking steps in the right direction, just not there yet.

 

[ZohsixGT5]

Visit the drifting forum, they'll tell you

I have been there once. I made a covenant before God that I would never, ever, go there again.

 

[JBanton]

I have been there once. I made a covenant before God that I would never, ever, go there again.

And rightly so 👍 Personally I think I would enjoy my FWD cars more if they were converted to RWD. The Honda Civic Type-R '08 looks cool, but is only good for racing, I'd much rather drift it or run it as an AWD to be honest.

 

[KiroKai]

I have been there once. I made a covenant before God that I would never, ever, go there again.

Good one.

I'd like to have drivetrain swaps for replica building. For example, taking a LP560-4, downgrading it 10HP to LP550-2 Valentino Balboni specs and than playing around with the suspension to make it a nice driving car would be awesome.

Then again there aren't much more things I'd do with that feature.

About engine swaps, who wouldn't like to fool around in a Fiat 500 with a Veyron engine? It's a feature I wouldn't take serious and mostly abuse, but like said above, it could be nice to put slightly faster, racing version engines into their street basic cars and see what happens.

 

[Megamarcx84]

Yes for the sake of drifting only, I'm for awd to rwd conversions, but I think some fwd to awd(and possibly to rwd as well provided that vehicle's chassis had a actual rear diff mount for an awd derivative) would be beneficial for the time attack crowd..I truly hope however any engine swaps would stay true to their manufacturers; just because I understand the reasons for a jz swapped 240 doesn't mean I have to like them..note: that doesn't mean I'd be happy to see W16 swapped beetles, VAG is going to need some special attention paid to them when swap time comes around.

 

[counter345]

I'd change a civic to Rwd if this feature was implemented.

If it's do-able in real life, then I don't see any reason why this can't be implemented.

 

[Megamarcx84]

I'd change a civic to Rwd if this feature was implemented.

If it's do-able in real life, then I don't see any reason why this can't be implemented.

Because "do-able" is a matter of relativity...to make a civic rwd in a chassis that was not designed to offer it causes the finished product to be more tubeframe than car(that is assuming you don't want it twisting or breaking in half on you). Things are a bit different with say, an older Subaru legacy or any matter of Audis, as their chassis were developed with the forethought of the rear wheels being driven at some point.

 

[JBanton]

I'd change a civic to Rwd if this feature was implemented.

If it's do-able in real life, then I don't see any reason why this can't be implemented.

Add chassis reinforcement and you have a fairly strong drift car. I'd love to see drivetrain conversions. 👍

 

[Youngun]

Real life is mostly Drivetrain put to RWD (scooby/Evo drift cars), but in rally FWD cars are changed to 4WD (focus/fiesta, c4/ds3, mini, 206/205) and in Racing 4WD are changed to RWD (R8, 911, GTR, Gallardo, 458, MP4 etc)

 

[Slash]

I once saw a Ford Focus with a rwd conversation on Youtube...also had a 408 stroker. That turned some heads lol

 

[JBanton]

They have to keep it realistic though; if the Jay Leno tank car could be FWD it would understeer like a cargo ship.

 

[Exorcet]

I like the option of engine swaps, as long as it's sensible. No Viper motors in RX7s or anything like that.

That's perfectly sensible. Unrealistic limitations like that need to be avoided. However, it seems as though Forza isn't allowed to mix manufactures, so we probably won't get Viper powered RX-7 even if they were realistic.

But I really don't see the point in drivetrain swaps. What is the benefit of making an AWD car RWD? It is designed and built to that particular drivetrain, why change it? Because drifting?

Every car is designed to a certain spec. You're worried about changing drivetrain, but it's not different from a weight reduction or fiddling with the suspension. AWD to RWD means less weight, sometimes better balance, and more efficiency.

 

[Youngun]

I once saw a Ford Focus with a rwd conversation on Youtube...also had a 408 stroker. That turned some heads lol

I saw a blue one on youtube doing burnouts in the USA, plus there was one for sale here in the Uk converted to RWD with a mustang V8 at the front

 

[Slash]

I saw a blue one on youtube doing burnouts in the USA, plus there was one for sale here in the Uk converted to RWD with a mustang V8 at the front

Yup the blue one is the one I'm talking about

 

[VQuick]

There would probably be some limits in terms of licensing. For example, Forza is limited to engine or drivetrain swaps from the same manufacturer. Going from FM3->FM4, some of those swaps were removed for reasons unknown, but it was perhaps because something changed to say that the engines & drivetrains had to be from vehicles that actually appeared in the game.

For example, Subaru used to have the option of a 3.6L H6 swap from the Legacy 3.6R in FM3. It was a very useful tool for detuning cars for lower class events and/or switching to natural aspiration. Unfortunately, the swap disappeared in FM4, possibly because that Legacy model is not in the game. However, rwd swaps are still possible, because there is a rwd Super GT Impreza in the game.



If PD were to explore the option of swaps, they would likely be under similar restrictions.

 

[Youngun]

rolls royce phantom with the bmw v16, long live johnny english

 

[gamerdog6482]

If I could swap drivetrains, I would take the AWD system from the Lamborghini Aventador and put it on every last car I own, even the Citroen 2CV. I really don't like cars that are FWD or RWD as much as AWD or 4WD.

 

[HuskyGT]

A feature that I would ignore, including engine swaps.

But after a couple of years when you've done many things in the game, it would be interesting to play around with that feature. Still, not my personal thing and I don't think that Mr. Yamauchi would agree on that feature either.

 

[TuneR-]

I would be pleased by just simply allow to put 0/100 as we can only go 10/90 for now.

 

[gamerdog6482]

It is common knowledge that drivetrain conversions are a part of racing, so they should be in GT6.

 

[JBanton]

I would be pleased by just simply allow to put 0/100 as we can only go 10/90 for now.

That would require the front driving mechanism to be totally disconnected from the drivetrain, depending on AWD system and other factors, that's not possible.

 

[Ven0m]

Drivetrain conversions are as necessary to have as Engine conversions. Their completion does it, and so should they. It's part of racing, and you can still figure it into the PP system and score it accordingly for fairness.

 

[gamerdog6482]

Keep in mind Super GT Nissan uses it all the time. I say again it is a common part of racing that would make a great addition to the game.