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Gadget Installation

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Gadgets are items that can be installed on vehicles , to enhance their functionality and ease of use. They can be bought in shops around the valley. Some gadgets tackle vehicle systems, while others are more cosmetic .

Installing gadgets typically involves using a bunch of items, so it is recommended to have item containers , tool sheds and even shops ready nearby.

Some gadgets require mounts , to be installed. The mounts' size needs to fit the gadgets' size, roughly. A mount can be placed on any surface, and needs to be secured either by getting drilled in with an electric hand drill , or by getting taped with a duct tape . A taped mount may fall off in a collision, whereas a drilled one will stay firmly in place. However, drilling can only be done on select surfaces and not on windows, boilers , gauges and such.

Once the mount is in place and secured, a gadget can be attached to it. Gadgets and mounts can be removed using the hammer . Drilled holes can be repaired too, using the filler gun .

In order to function, some gadgets require to be connected to the vehicle’s electrical supply . This is done using the soldering gun loaded with soldering wire . Bear in mind that soldering wires are expendable, and each connection costs money .

Some gadgets can be wired together, using the crimping tool . For example, pairing gadgets with controllers , such as buttons and knobs, makes it possible to toggle them on and off, or fine tune their intensity.

Gadgets installed on DVRT vehicles will, upon vehicle’s despawning , return to a tool shed.