Gadget Installation
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.