M-Line

  • Download count 386
  • Unique foldername chibibus
  • Skin for
  • Based on DreamKaster’s Wacky R/Cs
  • Release date 2023-04-30
  • Version from 2023-05-28
  • Version 1.4
  • RVW-ID 36603
  • Category
  • Score
    98/100 (6 votes)
  • Unconventional car?
  • Construction Original
  • Engine Electric
  • Transmission 4WD
  • Top speed 32.4 mph
  • Total weight 1.5 kg
  • Acceleration 1.60 m/s²
  • Construction
  • Track difficulty
  • Track length m
  • Reverse version available?
  • Time trial times available?
  • Practice mode star available?

    Update v1.4: More parameter tweaks and minor mesh/texture changes. I apologize for the constant revisions. 

    In early 2023, VolTranS (Volt Transportation Services) added several 30-foot buses to their fleet. These short buses follow the newly implemented Metropolitan Line, which takes riders through strategic downtown locations in the city. Prior to launch, VolTranS initiated a promotional campaign with raffle prizes including several limited-edition RC buses.

    These toys are built on Toyvolt's second generation SD chassis. Due to the size of the bodyshell, the RC bus weighs more than a typical chibi RC car.

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    Tips:

    • M-Line is a momentum car with extremely slow acceleration but excellent cornering and good top speed. It loosely follows the "Phat Slug" archetype.
    • The handling is both heavy and sluggish. Steer smoothly as if you're driving a real bus.
    • Approaching ramps and landing straight is always a good idea given how tall the vehicle is relative to its short wheelbase and width.
    • Although its pace can be good on the right tracks, it is overall a poor racer due to its quirks and faults.

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    Misc:

    • This car shares proportions with burner94's Starefire GT.
    • The model and texture are heavily based off of the Gillig 30-foot low-floor buses in my area that travel along the downtown route.
    • The "M" in "M-Line" stands for either "Metro" or "Mini". Your pick.

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    Changelog:

    • v1.1 - M-Line split into separate player and AI parameters.
    • v1.2 - M-Line is merged back to a single car. Parameters have been redone. Changes to steer rate, steer ratio, inertia, linear resistance, wheel friction, ride heightr, and suspension. Fixed body.prm.
    • v1.3 - fixed minor texture issue.
    • v1.4 - Parameter and model tweaks.

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