I was only watching an episode of The Car's The Star yesterday on You tube on the Lada loving these cars by the way
None of the skins work on 2102. It even lacks the skin slot in parts menu. Besides that it's awesome in every aspect!
I just downloaded V1.2 and as an owner of Lada Niva I want to help you out fix some details that are bugging me. Like engine torque curve and gear ratios. I have exact transmission and gear ratios for Lada Niva ( both 5 speed and 4 speed, and many differential ratios). Also have some detailed pictures. If you want I can help you out with some of these things. And also Niva is full time with locking center diff. Really great mod and I had fun playing it and will still continue play it.
From the factory front driveshaft can't be disconnected. There are aftermarket conversion kits for being able to disconnect front wheel drive. But from factory it's like an awd car with open center differential with locking abilities. Also engines are a bit underpowered especially 1.6 liter one.
early models of the niva had the option to disable the front axle as shown in the video: (1.15) and about the lack of engine power, I agree
The smaller lever is CDL (center diff-lock).Niva was always a full-time 4wd system.The lever nex to the smallest one is high and low range selector.So what he is doing is dissabling CDL for on-road use and selecting high range. If you want I can PM you official Lada owners manual where the system is explained
The 2105 "durka" has transparent rear wings and a trunk on the inside, and also in any normal collision, the rear window turns into a mirror.
As mentioned above the gear ratios on the Niva needs some tuning and the suspension is very stiff, removing the sway bars helps a bit with wheel travel. Braking while in gear and using the throttle at the same time makes the engine rev freely in all the gears, it`s almost like the transmission or the clutch is disengaged. Never mind this, it`s a problem or a feature with the new version of the game.
I am in love with this mod, especially the 2105 varriant, its a very well made mod, except i miss a VFTS rally kit/config, could you please add one? It is many people's beloved rally car.
Not sure if I should put ideas here, but I would love to see a version of this for the Niva. (Don't hate me)