How to Install FiveM Addon Cars

Introduction to Adding new vehicles to your FiveM server can

Adding new vehicles to your FiveM server can significantly enhance the gameplay experience. There are two main types of vehicles you can add: Addon vehicles and Replacement vehicles.

Addon Vehicles vs. Replacement Vehicles

Addon Vehicles: These do not replace any existing GTA 5 vehicles. They are recommended for adding multiple cars to your server without affecting the default vehicles.

Replacement Vehicles: These replace existing GTA 5 vehicles with new ones. While less common, some players prefer this method for specific purposes.

How to Add an Addon Vehicle

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Find and Download the Vehicle Pack
   • Locate a vehicle or vehicle pack you wish to add (e.g., LSPD Mega Pack 229).
   • Download the pack, ensuring you choose the latest ADDON version if given an option.
   • Prepare Your Server Directory
     • Decide where to place the vehicles in your server directory. A common practice is to use a [cars] folder within the FiveM directory.
     • Add the Vehicle Files

       • Drag and drop the main folder containing the stream folder and fxmanifest.lua into your chosen directory.

       • If the pack uses __resource.lua instead of fxmanifest.lua, you may need to create an fxmanifest.lua. Use the example below as a template:

         fx_version 'cerulean'author 'CAR PACK CREATOR'description '<Department> Vehicle Pack, created by <Creator>!'game 'gta5'files {  'data/**/*.meta',}data_file 'HANDLING_FILE'  'data/**handling*.meta'data_file 'VEHICLE_METADATA_FILE'  'data/**/vehicles*.meta'data_file 'CARCOLS_FILE'  'data/**/carcols*.meta'data_file 'VEHICLE_VARIATION_FILE'  'data/**/carvariations*.meta'
         

         4. Update Your Server Configuration
            • Navigate to your server.cfg file and add the following lines to ensure the vehicle pack is loaded:

                        plaintextCode kopieren`# Vehicle Pack(s) ensure [cars]`

Example server.cfg

#  Server Information  #########################endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120"endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120"sv_maxclients 64sv_enforceGameBuild 2802load_server_icon logo.pngsv_licenseKey "CHANGEME"sv_hostname "CHANGEME"set steam_webApiKey "CHANGEME"sets sv_projectName "CHANGEME"sets sv_projectDesc "CHANGEME"sets locale "en-US"sets tags "roleplay, standalone, vMenu, Modded-Vehicles, Modded-EUP"sets Discord "https://discord.gg/<link>"sets Website "CHANGEME"sets banner_detail "<Image>"#########################  Default Files  #########################ensure mapmanagerensure chatensure spawnmanagerensure sessionmanagerensure basic-gamemodeensure hardcapensure RageUIensure NativeUI#########################  Vehicle Files  #########################ensure [cars]#########################  System Admins  #########################add_ace group.admin command allowadd_ace group.admin command.quit denyadd_principal identifier.fivem:&lt;ID&gt; group.adminsv_maxclients 64

How to Add a Replacement Vehicle

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Find and Download the Vehicle Pack
   • Locate a vehicle or vehicle pack you wish to add (e.g., LSPD Legacy Pack 81).
   • Download the pack, ensuring you choose the latest REPLACEMENT version if given an option.
   • Prepare Your Server Directory
     • Decide where to place the vehicles in your server directory. A common practice is to use a [cars] folder within the FiveM directory.
     • Add the Vehicle Files

       • Drag and drop the main folder containing the stream folder and fxmanifest.lua into your chosen directory.

       • If the pack uses __resource.lua instead of fxmanifest.lua, you may need to create an fxmanifest.lua. Use the example below as a template:

         fx_version 'cerulean'author 'CAR PACK CREATOR'description '<Department> Vehicle Pack, created by <Creator>!'game 'gta5'files {  'data/**/*.meta',}data_file 'HANDLING_FILE'  'data/**handling*.meta'data_file 'VEHICLE_METADATA_FILE'  'data/**/vehicles*.meta'data_file 'CARCOLS_FILE'  'data/**/carcols*.meta'data_file 'VEHICLE_VARIATION_FILE'  'data/**/carvariations*.meta'
         

         4. Update Your Server Configuration
            • Navigate to your server.cfg file and add the following lines to ensure the vehicle pack is loaded:

                                                plaintextCode kopieren`# Vehicle Pack(s) ensure [cars]`

Example server.cfg

                                                plaintextCode kopieren`######################## #  Server Information  # ######################## endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120" endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120" sv_maxclients 64 sv_enforceGameBuild 2802 load_server_icon logo.png sv_licenseKey "CHANGEME" sv_hostname "CHANGEME" set steam_webApiKey "CHANGEME" sets sv_projectName "CHANGEME" sets sv_projectDesc "CHANGEME" sets locale "en-US" sets tags "roleplay, standalone, vMenu, Modded-Vehicles, Modded-EUP" sets Discord "https://discord.gg/<link>" sets Website "CHANGEME" sets banner_detail "<Image>" ######################## #  Default Files  # ######################## ensure mapmanager ensure chat ensure spawnmanager ensure sessionmanager ensure basic-gamemode ensure hardcap ensure RageUI ensure NativeUI ######################## #  Vehicle Files  # ######################## ensure [cars] ######################## #  System Admins  # ######################## add_ace group.admin command allow add_ace group.admin command.quit deny add_principal identifier.fivem:<ID> group.admin sv_maxclients 64`
                                                
                                                ## Why Use a `[cars]` Folder?
                                                
                                                ## Using a [cars] folder simplifies server management
                                                
                                                Using a `[cars]` folder simplifies server management. When you ensure a folder with brackets via `server.cfg`, everything within that folder is automatically started on server startup. This method is more efficient and organized, especially when adding multiple vehicles.

Additional Notes

• Extra Files: Some vehicle packs may contain additional files. Always check the README.txt or README.md files within the downloaded zip for specific instructions.
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