Sidecar motorcycles (old russian ones, nothing fancy)

[h3l1x 327]

It's been suggested a year ago as I found out after searching. Thought I'd bump it up a bit.

 
I think these vehicles should definately be included in a post soviet eastern Europe country, not only included but also be more common than let's say ATVs. Google Ural sidecar and you'll get plenty of nice pics. Just putting one here for example. There could be some variations with different specs and colors, a camo/military one (off road tires), and a couple of different color urban ones (normal tires, not good for off road driving).

 

 
 
I think it would be fun riding in one of these, especially when sitting in the sidecar, and being able to freelook without having car roofs etc blocking your view. It would also be really sweet if the person sitting in the sidecar was able to shoot his weapon. Maybe there is a way implementing it in the mod (if they actually bother to include said bikes) by making the guy sitting in the sidecar not in the usual sitting position, but in a crouched position, not being able to change position, jump, or walk. He should only be able to turn a bit to the sides, let's say 30-45° to each side.
 
It shouldn't be aesthetically bad since the player would be hidden by the sidecar from waist down. If this is even possible, then the person sitting in the sidecar would be able to equip a firearm and shoot straight and a bit to the sides. And as for balance, he'd be extremely vulnerable to zeds (and hostile players), since all his upper torso would be completely exposed, and shooting a gun -combined with the engine's noise- would attract many of them. Also by using this approach, the passenger is going to be able to hold many things except a gun. He could be holding a flashlight if its dark (or to make signals to someone far away), a glowstick, a flare, anything that can be equipped.

A very (very) rough illustration of what I mean. Used this ural and this crouching model. I didn't crop his feet, they're hidden inside the sidecar, also tried to keep a realistic scale. Seems to me this could actually work.

 

Feel free to share thoughts and ideas, but also try to keep the thread clean please.
 
Below this line I'm adding every single idea that gets posted so one can skip reading the whole thread, and also to avoid duplicate suggestions.

 
BigMike - Can also use sidecar for extra (they already have a small boot at the back) storage space when no passenger present.
KoS - Attaching somehow blades (machetes) to wheels' axles and make a modern era scythed chariot in order to cripple (or kill) closeby enemies. Personally I find it a bit over the edge, not to mention that said blades would expand the width of the vehicle, should break away when in contact with any other object than flesh, etc. And you'd need a welding gun to make something like that sturdy enough in order to cut through whole legs, duct tape won't do it. Also methinks it messes up balance. You already have a vehicle with a shooter onboard, adding also blades would overpower it. Edited August 31, 2013 by h3l1x

[IkaikaKekai 1957]

Oh god yes, either passenger or extra cargo!

[Korsbaek 1778]

YES! Would be awesome!!!!1!!!one!!1

[wild_man 4442]

best suggest for vehicle I see :beans:

 

is pure awesome :thumbsup:  :D

 

edit idea fix machete on sidecar for cut guys who run from fear  ;) or make so passenger can use machete like roman chariot style

 

edit again make so side car guy can throw grenade/Molotov/flare whatever he want :thumbsup:  :D

Edited August 31, 2013 by KoS

[joe king 5]

haha they are cool, It'd be nice to see a couple in game, but it's 2013, not 1945, so one or two maybe.

[Korsbaek 1778]

haha they are cool, It'd be nice to see a couple in game, but it's 2013, not 1945, so one or two maybe.

 

Sidecars are still used today. Not for military purposes though.

[wild_man 4442]

Sidecars are still used today. Not for military purposes though.

 

some army is use but is true is most time for civilian like old man who want to scare wife on sunday

 

 

but is true is most time for civilian like old man who want to scare wife on sunday

Edited August 31, 2013 by KoS

[h3l1x 327]

haha they are cool, It'd be nice to see a couple in game, but it's 2013, not 1945, so one or two maybe.

Also, GAZ is not what you'd call a 2013 car, is it? Or any other vehicle ingame except the SUV which got removed (see the pattern?). Chernarus is supposed to be a gloomy post soviet European country, not a wealthy west world country. IMO this kind of vehicle matches perfectly the atmosphere.

 

Sidecars are still used today. Not for military purposes though.

And yes, they are not used anymore by the army (not this kind of model at least), but as in every eastern European country, old army vehicles usually find their way to civilians' hands because they are made to last for many years. So while you wouldn't find any in a military camp, you would find them in farms for example. Much cheaper to get a rugged army vehicle second hand than buying a brand new ATV which you probably wouldn't be able to find in a store in Chernarus.

Well, after some research, it seems they are still being used by the army.

Edited September 1, 2013 by h3l1x

[h3l1x 327]

edit again make so side car guy can throw grenade/Molotov/flare whatever he want :thumbsup:  :D

Didn't you read the whole post? The passenger in this system is going to be able to equip/use/hold/throw anything. He will behave as if he's normally crouched. You can do all of these things if you're crouched. :P

Edited August 31, 2013 by h3l1x

[wild_man 4442]

Didn't you read the whole post? The passenger in this system is going to be able to equip/use/hold/throw anything. He will behave as if he's crouched. You can do all of these things if you're crouched. :P

is true I see picture and excite feel taking over :D

 

i dont read this one :blush:

[JKai (DayZ) 11]

This would be awesome! Imagine a convoy of these with 2 people in each! You could do Elektro/Cherno drive by's

[AP_Norris 1018]

I would really like this, and if you think about it it is a great way for the devs to explore vehicle shooting.