Hi guys! First forum post, but I spent all last night thinking about this one, and would like to figure out how to start modding tbh so I can try to implement this in some way maybe? The Brucknell Citadel (Name subject to change). A modern and more luxurious Roamer competitor, one of the areas I'd most like to see improved in game, as the Roamer's last production years were in the early 2000s. Heavily based on the new Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer/Wagoneer L models, I came up with a sort of trim level structure as well as a potential list of things that would make the vehicle interesting and unique to vehicles currently in game, either modded or vanilla. All models come with the normal suite of Traction control settings (Comfort, Sport, Offroad for 4x4 equipped models), ABS, ECS, Flashers for emergency braking, and flashers after emergency stop, and three rows of seating. Base Model: Brucknell Citadel SX-1 - 18"-19" Rims, simple alloy - No sunroof, no side mirror indicators, Halogen headlamps, no fog lamps. - Analog Gauge Cluster, likely straight out of the Bastion. - Second row bench seat, no captain's chairs - Available with the Base V8 engine (similar to modern Tahoe engine/Wagoneer engine, probably about about 4-5 liters, 300-400 hp, similar torque numbers, naturally aspirated), no upgrade. - Available in SWB or LWB - Available with 4x2 or 4x4 (simple 4WD system, no lockers or low range.) Next up the chain: Brucknell Citadel SX-2 - 19"-21" Rims, aluminum - No sunroof, side mirror indicators, LED Headlamps and fog lamps. - Basic Digital Gauge Cluster, akin to the Vivace. - Second row captain's chairs - Available with Base V8 Engine, potential upgrade (Either a twin turbo version of the Base Bastion V6, to keep the engine within the Brucknell family, or like the IRL versions, a twin turbo I6 making 400-500 hp and 500 ft lb. torque.) - Available in SWB or LWB - Available with 4x2, 4x4 system, this time the 4x4 system would include a center locker and a low range gearbox (think LeGran Cross Country 4x4 Setup). Top model of the "Normal Setups" : Brucknell Citadel SX-3 - 20"-22" Rims, intricate, aluminum - Tri-panel sunroof, side mirror indicators, LED Headlamps, fog lamps, window tint across the board. - Fully digital gauge cluster, with wish list items, if it would be achievable: - Configurable setup based on TCS setting - Likely blue or green in Comfort, Red w/ improved tach and digital only speedo in Sport, Offroad in orange with Pitch and Roll indicators w/ only small tach and speedo (for appropriately equipped 4x4 models) - Map possible in part of the gauge cluster? Maybe next to the speedo in the center, a la Rivian digital Gauge cluster. - Second row Captains chairs. - Available with Stage 1 Supercharged V8 Base engine (hopefully about 350-400 hp and similar torque) or twin turbo I6 engine with upgraded output (450-550 hp) - Available in SWB or LWB - Available with 4x2 system, Advanced 4x4 System (Front and Rear lockers, Low Range Gearbox, sway bar disconnects) the only thing holding this vehicle back from dominating offroad would be the low profile tires and likely relatively fragile rims. Brucknell Citadel All-Terrain model (Like the rumored upcoming Trailhawk Wagoneer, I was thinking a trim name something like "Trailblazer"): - SX-2 Trim level setup with the only available engine being the 6 cylinder, but with smaller rims, A/T tires, and advanced 4x4 system from the SX-3, with raised suspension, to make this a true offroad beast, straight from the factory. - Only available in SWB (This thing would be gargantuan, better to keep it short to keep the approach and departure angles as good as they can be.) - Two row only? Then you could do a Redtail and Battlehawk Version, with all the luxury fittings, but massive horsepower, likely just transplanting the engines from the appropriate trims in the Bastion, but give them the Basic 4x4 system, no lockers, lowered suspension. Make these available in SWB or LWB models. Could likely also include an "Aftermarket" widebody kit for it, a woody livery or option, a Drag version, maybe even a diesel version, or at least a diesel engine, and an electric version. Also could probably end up doing something like the Adventure version of the Roamer, with a full roof rack, snorkel, and fully set up 4x4 system. I honestly just thought of a lot of this last night, and I have absolutely no idea how to mod, but I would absolutely love to see this through, and either learn how to mod myself to make this or work with someone to make this. I did some basic google searching at work this morning, but wasn't able to find a ton of resources about how to get into modding. Any help would be loved, and I would honestly get started on this.
Would this be stepping on that mod? I've seen that one, This would be based off of a different vehicle. Obviously wouldn't be trying to copy, but should I maybe change the branding and use maybe different engines? This would essentially, if the work comes out right, be much larger and heavier, with a very different overall design aesthetic and things. Like I said, new to modding, so thank you for reminding me of that vehicle. Thinking of something like Finn Wilkinson's Procyon Centauri, https://www.beamng.com/threads/2022-27-procyon-centauri-luxury-suv.82618/, and seeing as IRL the Wagoneer brand is a sub-brand of Jeep that will eventually have even more offerings more leaning luxurious, I could come up with a different brand name for this. Names that come up off the top of my head are things like Drivanti, Davinci, Alfresco, Ventura, Emprise, things like that?
