Changelog
V3.0 — 3.8L NISMO 380RS V6, Glowing VQ Exhausts & Expanded Performance Parts
This update brings the additions from v2.03 together with the new 3.8L NISMO 380RS engine, glowing VQ exhausts and more ways to build your Ardente.

Description
Bring some 350Z and 370Z character to the Ardente! Ardente VQ RWD Swap Pack provides VQ-inspired engines, RWD, manual and automatic gearboxes, and a ready-to-drive ProjectRWD drift build.

Features
- Engines: 3.5L VQ35DE, 3.5L VQ35DE Rev-Up, 3.5L VQ35HR, 3.7L VQ37VHR, 3.7L VQ37VHR NISMO, and the naturally aspirated 3.8L NISMO 380RS V6 (VQ38HR).
- Transmissions: 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual for 3.5L engines; 7-speed automatic or 6-speed manual for 3.7L engines.
- Drivetrain: All configurations are RWD with matching 350Z/370Z final-drive ratios and Open or Viscous LSD options.
- Engine Upgrades: Naturally aspirated or twin turbochargers (10–36 psi), Block options (Stock, Stage 1–3, Heavy Duty, Ultra Heavy Duty), and various performance parts including fuel injectors, spark plugs, camshafts, and cold-air intakes.
- ECU and TCU: Stock, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Adjustable Race ECUs/TCUs for fine-tuning power and gear shifts.
- ProjectRWD Drift Build: Includes 3.7L VQ37VHR NISMO engine, 6-speed manual, viscous LSD, drift suspension, increased steering angle, and a roll cage.
- Sound and Fit: Retuned engine and exhaust sounds for 3.5L and 3.7L engines, with the V6 model adapted to fit the Ardente engine bay.
- Configurations: 19 ready-to-drive configurations found under Cherrier FCV → Ardente VQ.



Installation Instructions
Drop ardente_vq_rwd.zip into your BeamNG mods folder without extracting it, then restart the game.

Credits
mkviis