Released ETK K-Series ('94 - '01) 1.3

mega fard · Aug 16, 2021

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szaqunx · Aug 16, 2021

miata in etk stylish looks good

zach444 · Aug 16, 2021

LucasBE said: ↑

Please read this entire post before posting anything below.

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The first generation of ETK's roadster, the K-Series, was released in 1994 following high demand for sportier vehicles in the late 90s. The K-Series was later reintroduced in 2015 as a coupe-only sports car.

I've been working on this for the past 2 weeks (yes, really.) and I felt like I was far enough in development to create a thread for this thing.

If it wasn't obvious already, this was modeled using the BMW Z3 as my main reference. I then "lore-friendlied" the entire design, editing the rear quarter panels, headlights, taillights, grille, etc.. to make it look like an ETK.
I am far from the best designer, but with the help of a few friends on Discord I think we managed to get it to a place where it makes sense as an ETK-branded car, and not just a rebadged Z3.

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Front/rear close-up view

Current Progress

3D Model - 60%
Textures - 60%
Jbeam - 90%

The only things left to do are the drivetrain and interior models and textures, as well as a few additional parts. I haven't started to set up the configs yet.

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A few pictures of the chassis texture work

Your Questions

As always here are a few answers to some of the most popular questions I've seen so far :

When/Where relez?
I plan on releasing this on the repository later this summer, so late august/september if everything goes to plan. Keep in mind that I can't dedicate all of my time to modding. It surely is a hobby I enjoy, but entering my last year in high school I need to focus on that too. I also have a family that I love a lot and would like to spend some time with.

In the end I think that the question should be if, and not when relez, what matters is that this will be available eventually.

What drivetrain will it have?
Currently there are 3 engine options : 2.0L I4, 2.4L I6, and 3.0L I6. The higher the trim, the bigger the engine.
Suspension-wise it's heavily based on a Honda S2000, using double-wishbone suspension front and rear, RWD only.

Will you make the coupe/clownshoe version?
No. I'm sure some of you would have loved to see that version of the car in-game but it's simply too much work for what I'm trying to accomplish with this mod. I'd have to model, texture and jbeam an entirely new chassis and body panels, which is not what I'm looking for. I'm trying to keep this mod as simple and efficient as possible.

Feel free to ask me anything, your feedback is welcome!
Please stay polite and on-topic. Think twice before posting a message.
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Now that's one quirky little car . Looking forward to it, Lucas!

Mr_Awesomeness12 2 · Aug 16, 2021

LucasBE said: ↑

Please read this entire post before posting anything below.

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The first generation of ETK's roadster, the K-Series, was released in 1994 following high demand for sportier vehicles in the late 90s. The K-Series was later reintroduced in 2015 as a coupe-only sports car.

I've been working on this for the past 2 weeks (yes, really.) and I felt like I was far enough in development to create a thread for this thing.

If it wasn't obvious already, this was modeled using the BMW Z3 as my main reference. I then "lore-friendlied" the entire design, editing the rear quarter panels, headlights, taillights, grille, etc.. to make it look like an ETK.
I am far from the best designer, but with the help of a few friends on Discord I think we managed to get it to a place where it makes sense as an ETK-branded car, and not just a rebadged Z3.

View attachment 830294 View attachment 830295
Front/rear close-up view

Current Progress

3D Model - 60%
Textures - 60%
Jbeam - 90%

The only things left to do are the drivetrain and interior models and textures, as well as a few additional parts. I haven't started to set up the configs yet.

View attachment 830305 View attachment 830306 View attachment 830304
A few pictures of the chassis texture work

Your Questions

As always here are a few answers to some of the most popular questions I've seen so far :

When/Where relez?
I plan on releasing this on the repository later this summer, so late august/september if everything goes to plan. Keep in mind that I can't dedicate all of my time to modding. It surely is a hobby I enjoy, but entering my last year in high school I need to focus on that too. I also have a family that I love a lot and would like to spend some time with.

In the end I think that the question should be if, and not when relez, what matters is that this will be available eventually.

What drivetrain will it have?
Currently there are 3 engine options : 2.0L I4, 2.4L I6, and 3.0L I6. The higher the trim, the bigger the engine.
Suspension-wise it's heavily based on a Honda S2000, using double-wishbone suspension front and rear, RWD only.

Will you make the coupe/clownshoe version?
No. I'm sure some of you would have loved to see that version of the car in-game but it's simply too much work for what I'm trying to accomplish with this mod. I'd have to model, texture and jbeam an entirely new chassis and body panels, which is not what I'm looking for. I'm trying to keep this mod as simple and efficient as possible.

Feel free to ask me anything, your feedback is welcome!
Please stay polite and on-topic. Think twice before posting a message.
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I love the design! looks great, a benchmark for any future late 90's/early 2000's ETK.
Can't wait

N0mN0m · Aug 16, 2021

cool

Some guy writing comments · Aug 16, 2021

LucasBE said: ↑

When/Where relez?
I plan on releasing this on the repository later this summer, so late august/september if everything goes to plan. Keep in mind that I can't dedicate all of my time to modding. It surely is a hobby I enjoy, but entering my last year in high school I need to focus on that too. I also have a family that I love a lot and would like to spend some time with.

In the end I think that the question should be if, and not when relez, what matters is that this will be available eventually.
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Everyone asking "when relez?"
nobody asking "how is relez?"

STEVIE_G4M1NG_YT · Aug 16, 2021

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Everyone asking "when relez?"
nobody asking "how is relez?"
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Literally the saddest thing I've ever read.

Big_Smokes_Kitchen · Aug 16, 2021

Sechs-E

TunedS54M3 · Aug 16, 2021

adamwhitherghast said: ↑

awesome reminds me of an old bmw
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That’s what it is, did you learn to read ._.

Zero ibishu's left · Aug 16, 2021

This ETK looks very interesting!
who knew...

Cyboy · Aug 16, 2021

Nice! That's the closest thing we have to an Miata on the BeamNG Forums right now

TunedS54M3 · Aug 16, 2021

Cyboy said: ↑

Nice! That's the closest thing we have to an Miata on the BeamNG Forums right now
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Well a lore-friendly Z3/Miata. There’s a real one already.

NaNe · Aug 16, 2021

Reminds me of the Z3,looks nice
good luck with it

ibushu200bx · Aug 16, 2021

that sir does not look wip

Tertiary · Aug 16, 2021

ibushu200bx said: ↑

that sir does not look wip
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but it is

Cyboy · Aug 16, 2021

TunedS54M3 said: ↑

Well a lore-friendly Z3/Miata. There’s a real one already.
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The already existing miata mod is shit, it doesn't even have sound

ibushu200bx · Aug 17, 2021

Tertiary said: ↑

but it is
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no crap it is im saying that it looks to good to be wip but yea i know it is

Fredr3x · Aug 17, 2021

TunedS54M3 said: ↑

That’s what it is, did you learn to read ._.
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Rude

theawesomegamer_ · Aug 17, 2021

great job Lucas looks awesome cant wait

Alieu · Aug 17, 2021

TunedS54M3 said: ↑

Z3/Miata
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I felt the pain from over here
all jokes aside, nice mod lucas
from what i've seen, it looks like it will be quite nice

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