Learn how to change vinyl colors, unlock Level 2/3 paints, and understand wide body kits in Need for Speed Underground.
Changing Vinyl Colors:
To change the color of a vinyl on your car in Need for Speed Underground, navigate to the 'Change Vinyl' screen. Ensure the vinyl you wish to modify is highlighted. You will see two buttons below: 'layer order' and 'vinyl color'. Select 'vinyl color'. On PC, use your keyboard to choose the desired color. On PS2, press the square button on the vinyl to enter the color selection screen.
Note that for vinyls with a "2" or "3" label, you must select multiple colors. Colors for Unique and Manufacturer Vinyls cannot be changed directly; their appearance can only be modified by using Pearlescent Paint.
Decal Colors:
On PC, if you find yourself with white decals on a white car, you can change the decal color to black. In the decal selection screen, press 'Z' before choosing the decal itself to toggle between white and black.
Paint Levels:
Level 2 Paint can be unlocked in Underground Mode by completing challenge 23. Level 3 Paint is unlocked by completing challenge 65.
Painting Engine Parts:
To paint engine parts in Need for Speed Underground, you must first upgrade your engine/exhaust to at least the street performance level (Performance Upgrade Level 1 Engine/Exhaust Packages). Stock parts cannot be painted. The paint change may not be visible for Level 1 packages. For Level 2 and 3 packages, you should see the engine accent paint change as you scroll through the paint palette. If no difference is apparent with Level 1 packages, upgrade to Level 2 or 3 and try changing the color again.
Body Kits:
A wide body kit in Need for Speed Underground extends the car's body laterally to cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) the tires, resembling molded mud flaps connecting the bumper to the skirt. These are unlocked in challenge 110. You cannot have both wide body kits on a single profile through normal gameplay; selecting one means you are stuck with it unless you start a new profile. Hacking your save is the only way to obtain both on one profile. Certain pre-made saves may also exist online with both kits and all unique unlockables.
Wide body kits are purely visual upgrades and do not affect a car's performance, acceleration, or handling.
Unique Body Kit Choice:
When choosing between the Mantis and Vapor wide body kits, the Vapor is generally recommended for its aesthetic appeal on most rides. If you desire a look similar to Todd's Lancer in Challenge 29 (Scouting Report), the Vapor wide body kit is necessary.
Unique Vinyls:
Vinyls like the Eastsiderz vinyl from Eddie's car and the Rob Zombie vinyl from Rob Zombie's bonus car are unique to those specific vehicles and cannot be applied to your custom ride through normal means. While third-party programs exist for vinyl customization, support is not provided for them.
Creating Custom Vinyls:
Creating your own vinyls for use in Need for Speed Underground requires a third-party program. Assistance for this process is not provided.
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