Better Cars
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #36 of 224 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The following settings are available in the config file:
name: The name of the car the settings will be applied to.
trunkSlots: The amount of inventory slots of the car's trunk. MAX LIMIT: 20
trunkRows: In how many rows the inventory should displayed.
acceleration,
brakeForce,
handBrakeForce,
mass: The mass of the car in kg.
All values are the default game values, so initially the mod changes nothing if you don't change the configurations.
Installation:
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[]Install the newest version of MelonLoader
[
]Copy contents of .zip file to your Schedule 1 game directory. - (Optional) Open the <<Schedule 1 game
directory>>/UserData/Schedule1BetterCars/config.json file with a text editor and configure the settings to your liking.
If you want to reset the configuration just delete the config.json file. It will be generated when you restart the game
Better Cars is a compact customization mod for Project Zomboid that lets you tweak top speed, acceleration, and trunk capacity on vehicles. With 170 endorsements and 17,854 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players who want to fine-tune their driving experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 170 endorsements and over 17k downloads.
- Does exactly what it says: tweak the three most important vehicle stats.
- Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups since it's a simple config mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers three stats—no handling, fuel efficiency, or other vehicle tweaks.
- May conflict with other vehicle overhaul mods that alter the same values.
- Last updated in April 2025, so it might not be updated for the latest game version.
For Project Zomboid players who want to fine-tune their vehicles for better speed or hauling capacity. If you're into vehicle overhauls or want more in-depth customization, this might feel too limited.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your save before installing, as changing vehicle stats can affect balance.
- Check the mod's settings in the in-game options menu to adjust values to your liking.
- If you use other vehicle mods, load Better Cars after them to ensure your changes take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Schedule1 Mods
- Author
- freakinfreak
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 17,854
- Endorsements
- 170
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 4/8/2025
- Updated
- 4/8/2025
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