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Yeah but sadly cars don't last forever. CVPI'S can't be kept forever. It's a liability to respond to situations where a second can make the difference between life and death in a unreliable, worn out vehicle. Sure they can restore them, but it doesn't change the fact that they're unsafe by today's standards and inefficient. That and I feel as if SUV'S are better for cops anyway. They're more versatile, off road capable, and can carry a lot of gear. You're higher up and can stand up while interviewing suspects in the back of your car, instead of having to bend over or kneel. Among many other advantages.

No problem. Glad I can help. Yes, 06-10 and 2011 vehicles look identical from the outside and the inside, other than the headrests on the 2011. Though from 09-2011, there was a "Flex Fuel" badge on the right side of the rear fascia. And 09-2011 had updated window switches, which are now recessed and rectangular in shape to comply with new federal safety standards. Otherwise, the dashboard is the same, gauges are the same, the exterior is the same, and so on. 1. I believe that the older units have the black rims, while the newer units have the plastic 10-slot rims. Which explains why there's more of the units with plastic rims, mainly because they're newer units. There really is no reason as to why they ordered different ones with different rims. Maybe they figured that the plastic rims looked more professional. But in all honesty the black rims can take more of a beating, mainly because there's nothing that can really fall off. If you go over huge bumps or pot holes with the plastic rims, they can possibly pop off. 2. The most common lightbar on LAPD CVPI's are Arjent lightbars. Before 2005 or so, they used the MX7000 on all of their regular patrol vehicles. So since most of the pre-2005 vehicles are out of their fleet now, you rarely see any of them around. Though the gang unit slicktops (the vehicles without the lightbar) seem to generally be older vehicles. Since they have black rims and from what I've seen in a lot of the interiors, most of them are 04-05 vehicles. Possibly suggesting that the gang units are underfunded, or generally run vehicles longer. Their older slicktop vehicles are equipped with halogen dash/window lights, while the newer ones (likely 07-10) have LED dash/window lights. Also they have unmarked vehicles equipped with the SAP package (Street Appearance Package) that have a chrome grille, chrome door handles, chrome rear fascia applique, bench seat, and carpet. This is used for detectives, administrators, and undercover officers, but uniform officers drive them too. 3. The LAPD bought 2006-2010 Chargers as an experiment. When they heard the CVPI was going out of production, they wanted to see if the Charger was a worthy replacement. Unfortunately, most departments find that they aren't fit for replacement. Parts are too expensive. They're much less reliable and durable (engine issues, transmission issues, they eat through brakes like crazy, front end issues, electrical issues, among many more), and they're also very tight inside. Which makes it uncomfortable to patrol in 8-10 hours a day. This doesn't surprise me, Chrysler has always been the redheaded stepchild in the automotive vehicle industry. I think they make some good vehicles, especially their older vehicles from the 1960's to the late 1980's. Their Dodge Diplomats were bulletproof, but sadly the new Dodge Charger is a far cry from that vehicle. The LAPD currently have newer Dodge Chargers (2013-2014), equipped with the V6 engine. But it looks like the Ford Explorer is going to be their next bread and butter patrol vehicle, like most departments across the country. The Explorers are mechanically solid (whether as much as the Crown Vic is still unknown), and have more room than the Taurus and Charger. The Caprice is ending production in 2017, so I hardly consider it a contender in the police market due to poor sales. But I wish it had more of a chance, since it's a good car with decent room. The main issue is that it was produced in Australia, making it more expensive and parts hard to come by.

In real life, the LAPD don't have any 2011 CVPI's. In 2010 and 2011, severe budget cuts caused them to not be able to purchase vehicles. I believe the newest they have are mostly 2009's and some 2010's (assuming 2010 model year vehicles rolled off the production line in August 2009 like most cars). Definitely no 2011's, and if there are, they're likely administrative vehicles. Even then I'm doubtful. Most of their CVPI's still in service are 04-10's. I've heard rumors that some are even older. A few summers ago they still had a '97 in service. In general they keep vehicles longer than any other department I can think of. Obviously they don't keep all of their vehicles this long, some are retired after only 5-6 years. It mainly depends how how severely used and the overall condition of the vehicle. 06-10 in comparison to the 2011 are nearly identical vehicles, other than the supersized headrests in the 2011. And to this day I haven't seen any LAPD cruisers with these headrests, which tells me that they don't have any 2011's. 03-10 style headrests: 2011: So, if you're going for accuracy in your game - then no, it's probably not accurate. But all 2011 Crown Victoria models made for GTA IV and GTA V do not capture the updated headrest, and retain the older style headrest (likely an oversight since it's a pretty unknown model update most people don't realize) , so in theory, the 2011 Crown Victoria you're downloading is really just an 06-10, it's just called a 2011 model. So, in that regard, there is no harm in using it for accuracy purposes. I feel guilty saying this, but I probably have more knowledge regarding the panther platform and its usage than most people on here. If you or anyone in general have any questions, feel free to ask me. I consider myself highly knowledgeable with these vehicles. I used to own one, and my father has owned several, and ever since I was young I've worked on them.

Nice car man. If I were you though, I would paint the white doors and white roof black to match the rest of the car (if it's financially feasible). Just to avoid possible police harassment. You could probably get it done for cheap at a body shop, and wont cost you that much since there isn't that much to paint. How many miles are on her?

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I did not know that. I just haven't seen actual examples of it yet. Sure, on paper maybe it is more reliable, but there aren't a lot of prime examples of well used and abused electric cars. Mainly because they're still new, and there's not a lot of them. But an engine's reliability also owns to the fact of the materials used. You can have an electric engine made out of poor quality, thin metals with a horrible design, and a gas engine made out of high quality materials. The gas engine will outlast the electric one. It isn't just about simplicity. Years ago Chrysler stated that they used nickel (I think, forgot what it was exactly) and some generally uncommon metals in their engines, and they were significantly more reliable than other automakers in that time period due to the internal parts not breaking down as fast as usual.

The Crown Victoria is never coming back (as much as I wish it would). The modular 4.6 liter V8 was discontinued, the last one was put in a E-Series van last year. Though its larger family members, the 5.0, 5.2 Voodoo, and 5.4, and 6.8 are still being produced. And all panther platform schematics were destroyed by Ford back in 2011 (according to some people who were closely involved in production) after the St. Thomas assembly plant closed. If it were to come back, it would be very different and it'd likely be a rebadged current production vehicle that meets modern safety regulations, and CAFE fuel economy regulations. And I'm willing to bet it would house an Ecoboost V6, and be based on the unibody Ford CCD4 platform. The Charger and Caprice are the last of the RWD V8 sedan police cruisers. The Caprice is ending production in 2017, since the Holden plant that produces them is closing. Unless they move production to the U.S., which I doubt, because the Caprice has poor sales and there's no sense in producing an exclusive vehicle that doesn't sell well. So that leaves the Dodge Charger. The auto industry is definitely changing, and police departments are starting to go along with it.

You can't. It's a static vehicle extra. Never mind, I was confused by the question. Sorry.

The fact that anyone would compare the single player mode of a COD or Battlefield game to something along the lines of Grand Theft Auto boggles me. Those games have sub-par single player modes that only offer around 8 hours of gameplay at most. A game like GTA V's single player can offer 100's of hours of gameplay.

Hey everyone, The last few days I've been thinking... It's mainly a huge fear of mine. Well here it is. Today marks 2 years since GTA V was released on last gen consoles, and since then, there has been no single player DLC released, at all. Everything from Rockstar has been GTA Online focused. A few days ago IGN asked R* in an interview whether they were considering single player DLC, or if they had any plans. They basically said they have no intentions, and not to expect it anytime soon - if at all. According to them, GTA Online has been an overwhelming success and all their development focus is on it. For me, this is somewhat disappointing. I haven't been crazy about GTA Online since the day it came out. Most of the time I'm stuck in loading screens infinitely loading, server errors, and so on. And if I do get into a game most of the time, I disconnect. It's not my internet, since I can play other online games (such as Battlefield or Call of Duty) just fine. I think it is a solid addition to GTA V, but I'm not loving GTA multiplayer like I used to. Nor do I think it should "replace" single player at all. Anyway, to the point. GTA Online has been so successful, I'm worried that the next GTA game may be an MMO game. In other words, a GTA game with no single player mode. For me, GTA gas always been about single player. R* has been known for creating solid, quality, player enriching single player games. Their single player DLC has also been the epitome of quality, such as the Episodes for GTA IV and Undead Nightmare for RDR. Single player games can tell stories better, and are generally a more cinematic experience than MP (imo). I have no problem if they have both, but I do have a problem if they only choose to do online. So I'm asking you guys, would you be okay with an all multiplayer, online GTA game? Are you happy with the direction GTA, and R* North themselves are headed? I think my opinion on this is already quite obvious, so now I'm curious as to what other people have to say. After all guys, the police mods that are on this site, LCPDFR and LSPDFR, use the single player mode as a platform. If R* were to only make online Grand Theft Auto games from now on, I personally think creating an online police mod would be near impossible for our fearless leaders with anti-modding measures, and the general nature of online games. Not only that, but any form of mods in general. In the end, I feel that R* are forgetting about single player. It's almost like they're turning into EA, in terms of micro transactions, solely online focus, and so on. Single player games are dying, Ubisoft have my respect for making the upcoming Assassin's Creed Syndicate SP only, with no co-op or MP component. They said themselves this was to focus on creating the best SP experience possible. In contrast, the campaign of GTA V felt somewhat incomplete to me, and I wish R* focused on it more before release, and after release. TL;DR - R* is neglecting single player, they have no plans for single player DLC, and future GTA games may be online-only, lacking any form of single player. Articles to back up my claim: http://www.inquisitr.com/2419690/rockstar-games-explains-why-gta-v-wont-have-any-single-player-dlc-any-time-soon/ http://www.vg247.com/2015/09/11/gta-5-no-single-player-dlc-or-new-heists/ http://www.ubergizmo.com/2015/09/single-player-gta-5-dlc-not-coming-anytime-soon/

Sure, but it also lacks wiring prep for police equipment, rubber floor material, and I doubt any aftermarket companies have developed partitions, push bars, and other equipment to fit it due to its rarity. It seems like a nice car for someone with more money than brains, but not for a police vehicle. CVPI's, Tauruses, and Explorers can be kept running with duct tape and a hammer. I view them as disposable cars. You can beat on them all day and they keep coming back for more, but most likely not this car. I'm not sure about how reliable it will be in the long run. I'm not saying an electric vehicle can't go 400,000 miles like some gasoline vehicles have been known to do, like Ford's livestock, specifically (the CVPI), but electric cars are a whole different breed. We simply haven't mastered them yet as we have with gasoline vehicles. When gas cars first came out, specifically the old carburetor engines, those were usually unreliable. But now we've mastered gas engines, and they're at the peek of their efficiency, power output, and general reliability. We can now have a 4 cylinder car make more power than an 8 cylinder used to (for example, the new 4 cylinder Mustang makes 305 HP). The gasoline engine will still be around for a very long time. You can't beat cubic inches and general displacement for longevity, reliability, and ease of cost. As of now, an electric police car does not make any sense. Not until they're more developed and our battery capabilities are improved. Also, I highly doubt large trucks, such as the F-350, will ever have an all electric powertrain. At least not for a very long time.

Those cars are not going to hold up to police abuse, since they aren't designed for police work. They lack heavy duty brakes, heavy duty suspension, transmission coolers, oil coolers, and power steering coolers (based on assumption). Cost of maintenance will likely be extremely high, and the fact that the Tesla and BMW are extremely expensive and parts are limited wont help. I have no idea what these guys are smoking, no offense. If they're going to be environmentally friendly, they should follow the NYPD's footsteps and at least try using some Hybrid Fusions, which have surprisingly held up well to police work, and Nissan Altima hybrids. Not $90,000 Tesla's and high end, overpriced BMW crossovers. I wonder if they're still going to keep phasing in Ford Explorers, Tauruses, and V6 Chargers? Since these vehicles are somewhat eco-friendly in comparison to the gas hungry Crown Victoria's they still have making up 70% of their fleet. This is a disgraceful waste of taxpayer money.

There's too many inconsistencies on the Driver: SF model. There's wood grain on the dash, while in Police Interceptors it's colored (gray, beige, or midnight black depending on interior color ordered), and a 120 MPH speedometer, which is only on civilian models, when it should be a 140 MPH speedometer. Yeah I'm going a bit far, but the OCD part of me wouldn't be able to handle it. Nice quality otherwise in terms of exterior. Otherwise, thanks for sharing!

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Hey everyone, I just saw an amazing TV series called Wayward Pines. It aired on fox as a 10-episode-only series (meaning it was planned as only being one season). I just finished the final episode and I am speechless. The show is strange, creepy, thrilling, romantic, and mysterious in general. There are a lot of police related aspects too. Without going into too much detail, most of the story revolves around a Secret Service agent who wakes up in a strange town, and he can't find a way out. He discovers more and more about the town, what it is, and why the town is sealed shut. Here's a few images from the show that I think are interesting: Also, a side show, or somewhat of a "spin-off" series aired on the side of the show called "Gone". I have not watched it yet, but it's set in the same "universe" as the show and is about a man's wife who disappears. I can imagine she's in Wayward Pines, and it ties into the show in many ways. I hope to watch "Gone" soon. .

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Would it be possible to enable/disable which other police vehicles are on patrol/respond as backup? Let's say I just wanted LSPD Vapid Staniers and LSSD Vapid Staniers responding as backup.

Not sure why they said that. Both share the same frame/body and powertrain. It is larger and more spacious, but you'd think both are equally as durable since they share the same components.

90% of the LAPD fleet is still Crown Vics, with some Ford Explorers, Ford Tauruses, and Dodge Chargers in the mix. The CHP fleet is now almost entirely Ford Explorers. There may be a few Crown Vics left, but they're getting rare. The LASD fleet is still mostly all Crown Vics, even more so than the LAPD. I personally have no idea about the LAFD or EMS service.

LSPDFR will require it, but I imagine that it will be automatically installed if you use the automatic installer. Topic moved to Grand Theft Auto V/ Discussion.

I don't see one. No really, I can't see anything...

My town pretty much had a fleet of 20 or so all black 2010 + 2011 Ford CVPI's with light bars (no decals or anything) up until about last year. They had 3 or 4 slicktop ones too. In addition, last year, they bought a used dark blue 2011 slicktop from another town and I haven't seen it in a few months, probably retired. Ever since then they've been phasing in Ford Explorers, some all black, some with "POLICE" on the side which hasn't been done in a few years to save money. The last time they had marked units was pre-2009, when they had black and white units. Afterwards they started doing a setup similar to the CT State Police, lightbar, pushbar, but all black instead of gray. 2011 Ford CVPI along with a slicktop Explorer next to it: There's only about 3 or 4 Crown Vics left now sadly, but they're starting to get beat up looking and run down anyway. The school SRO has a maroon and white (school colors) 2008 Dodge Charger that they're keeping running. It used to be all black until the school auto program repainted it. CT State Police:

Might be a shader issue. Have you tried reinstalling your drivers?