This mod is nothing short of fantastic. It is on par with developer quality in nearly all aspects, including its model, Jbeam, and customization options. If memory serves, this is only the fourth BeamNG mod ever to feature a functional convertible soft top, with the Cadillac Series 62, Satsuma 210, and Oldsmobile Regency being the other three. The attention to detail is thorough and absolute. Beyond this, though, I feel like it fills a particularly important hole in the game. '90s light sports cars and roadsters are, in my opinion, one of the more important areas in automotive history, and the lack of one in BeamNG has always seemed odd. The Z3, of course, is one of the best known and most representative vehicles from this segment, and as such, putting its likeness into the game feels like a natural choice.
Of course, considering that this is the first release, it is to be expected that there is at least some room for improvement. As of right now, I have not experimented with it long enough or thoroughly enough to be completely certain, but based on what I have done so far, it seems to be somewhat bug-free. As such, the main complaints I have are centered around several features that I feel should be present. You may already have these planned, of course, and I hope that I do not come across as begging for more content. With that in mind, there are three main complaints that I have.
My first complaint is the absence of a turbocharger, which I feel would suit the higher performance variants quite well. Furthermore, all other ETK models in game feature optional turbochargers, including the I-Series with which this car seems to share two of its available engines.
My second complaint is the standard black interior, which I feel should have more color options. As much as I like the look of the blue plaid, and as much as it fits the time period, it also clashes horribly with many of the available exterior colors. Ideally, I would like to see red, gray, and solid (no plaid) black options.
My third and final complaint is the lack of an automatic transmission option. As much fun as the car is with a five or six-speed manual, it is also true that many cars in this market segment and time period, including the BMW Z3, frequently featured a four-speed automatic as an option. While it wouldn't be of much use in the performance-focused variants, I feel that an automatic would be very well suited for the more basic variants, particularly the roadsters.
With that being said, however, I must reiterate how impressive this mod is, even at its first release. Mods with this level of quality seem to be somewhat rare these days, and as such, it is always exciting to see one released. I can only assume that you are extremely proud of this, because you certainly should be. You have done an excellent job.
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Thank you for your patience.
1994 ETK K-Series 1.4.1
Sleek compact roadster from the late 90s.
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