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FiveM Vehicle Modding Guide

Welcome to the comprehensive FiveM Vehicle Modding Documentation. This guide covers everything you need to know about creating, modifying, and customizing vehicles in FiveM.

What is Vehicle Modding?​

Vehicle modding involves creating custom cars, modifying existing vehicles, and configuring their properties through XML files and meta files. This includes:

  • Vehicle Models - Custom 3D models and layouts
  • Handling - Physics and movement properties
  • Colors & Variations - Paint jobs, liveries, and visual options
  • Customization - Wheels, spoilers, bumpers, and more
  • Performance - Engine sounds, speed, acceleration settings

Key Files​

The main files you'll work with:

  • vehicles.meta - Vehicle properties and definitions
  • carcols.xml - Vehicle colors and paint jobs
  • carvariations.xml - Visual variations and customization options
  • handling.meta - Physics and handling properties
  • vehiclelayouts.xml - Vehicle structure and bone configurations

Getting Started​

If you're new to vehicle modding, start with the Getting Started section to set up your environment and understand the basics.

Documentation Structure​

  • Getting Started - Setup and foundational concepts
  • Vehicle Meta Files - Detailed guides for each XML file type
  • Vehicle Development - Creating and modifying vehicles
  • XML Configuration - XML structure and syntax
  • Advanced Topics - Performance, custom handling, and optimization

Quick Tips​

  • Always keep backups of original files
  • Test your vehicles in-game before distribution
  • Use proper naming conventions for organization
  • Follow GTA5 standards for compatibility
  • Reference existing vehicles for examples

Resources​

Happy modding!

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