Nfs Most Wanted Modding Tutorial

Overview
Many MW players would have got boring with the current cars in the game and want car modifications. Few years ago, Arushan cracked the game and made the first modded car in Most Wanted. (ever since after NFSHP2)

Some were able to install the car, some didn't even bother reading the instructions, but others went clueless and needed help. This question has been going around the community for a very long time.

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Solution?
Write a complete tutorial for the people who are clueless.

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Requirements
Before you begin trying to mod your game, make sure you have this requirements.

1. NFS Most Wanted v1.3.
You will need to install the v1.3 patch in order to work. This is required for Mod Loader. You can check your game version by looking on the bottom right hand corner of your monitor. It should say 1.0 or 1.3, depending on whether you have gotten the patch.

If you do not have your game patched to v1.3, click this link below:

http://download.cnet.com/Need-for-Sp...-10471256.html

2. Total Commander, Window Explorer OR any other File Manager programs.
This is quite simple, so you shouldn't have any problem with it.

3. Folder storing all your downloaded cars.
Another simple bit, this is ACTUALLY optional, unless you wish to follow it.

And lastly, you should have a little common knowledge about transferring files and reading. We're ready, now let's continue.

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Getting Files
First off, download the car you wished to. Search it on NFSCars (here) or any NFS site. If you're lazy, you can click this link below:

http://www.nfscars.net/file/list.asp...er=desc&page=1

For example, I will download Villain's Nissan 350Z....
http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/mostwanted/9230.aspx

Download it and save on the desktop or the folder you create.

Now, download the Ferrari 360 Spider Mod by Arushan. This includes a Mod Loader which is REQUIRED.
http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/mostwanted/6464.aspx

Again, download it and save anywhere you like. We're done with getting the files.

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Working Plan
This part has two parts to the instructions. One is extract, One is Installing the 360 Spider Mod, one is Installing your downloaded car.

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PART 1: EXTRACTING THE DOWNLOADED FILES.

Now we're almost getting the car in the game. Extract both the 360 Spider Mod and the car you downloaded to some temporary folder, seperate them with labels if you wish to.

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PART 2: INSTALLING THE 360 SPIDER MOD & MODLOADER.

Double click on the exe file after extracting the 360 Spider Mod and install. If will automatically copy the files to your NFSMW folder location. (Default is CProgram Files\EA Games\Need For Speed Most Wanted).

Few changes you will get.

-Firstly, there is now a new desktop shortcut for NFSMW and it has (Mod Loader) named. If you right click and hit "Properties", the ending file path ends with a " -mod". This is required to be insert for the Mod Loader, or else it will not work.

-Secondly, there will be a folder called "ADDONS" in your NFSMW Game Directory. Inside should have "MANUFACTURER" and "CARS_REPLACE". Even further inside, is the files for the 360 Spider mod. (which replaces Mercedes-Benz SL65, a Bonus car in the game.) This is where the car logos and car models will be changed.

-Finally, your game start screen will change. If you launch the game, you will realise that a text message comes up somewhere in the bottom middle, saying Mod Loader is loaded. If you get that, it all works perfect.

After this, you're done with Part 2.

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PART 3: INSTALLING YOUR DOWNLOADED CAR MOD.

Now, remember the folder that you extract the car you downloaded? Go back to that folder. Copy anything inside "CARS_REPLACE" to the NFSMW Game "ADDONS" Folder. (Default is CProgram Files\EA Games\Need For Speed Most Wanted\ADDONS\CARS_REPLACE)

If you unzip the files and there is a "MANUFACTURER" folder in it, copy the contents inside respectively. (Again, Default is CProgram Files\EA Games\Need For Speed Most Wanted\ADDONS\MANUFACTURERS)

Until here, if you did EVERYTHING correctly, you have successfully installed the files and should work like a charm.

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Testing/Trying Out
Now you've got everything correctly done, let's try it out. Hit that speed.exe icon on your desktop to launch the game. Now when the game starts, you should have Mod Loader loaded and game is v1.3.

Go to Quick Race, and select a random track and options. If your car is replaced in the Bonus section, look in the Bonus Catergory. (Or the Original Stock cars if it is being replaced.)

If you see your modded car replacing the original ones, your mod officially works!

Have fun with your new modded car!