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.