How to Install New Cars for GTA 5 — Replace Version

In GTA 5, there are several ways to install new cars. In this material, we have compiled a detailed guide on how to include cars, helicopters, boats, and other vehicles in the game using the Replace method.

Replace is a simple replacement of an existing skin. The method allows you to completely replace the model of any vehicle in the game, be it a car or a boat. In this case, when changing the car's skin, the vehicle can appear for all non-player characters you encounter during the game. If you want to add a unique vehicle, then use the Add-On method.

Unlike the Add-On method, replacing car models with this method is much simpler. To do this, you will need to install only a few special tools.

Script Hook V is a library of files that allows you to use custom GTA 5 script functions in user .asi plugins.

To load individual asi plugins, you will need to separately install the asi loader. To do this, move the file dinput8.dll into the root folder of the game (if you have used asi plugins before, delete the file dsound.dll).

OpenIV is a free application offering users a set of tools for modding Grand Theft Auto 5 and other games, allowing you to view and edit game files.

You can download it from the official website. If the site is not working, here is the offline version.

This menu allows you to install the necessary modules for the application. Do this and proceed to the next step.

When all the necessary components are installed, the application will offer to create a "mods" folder for installing custom mods. If you already have it, you can decline. If you are installing the program for the first time, be sure to create it.

Before installing any mod, carefully read the instructions on the website or in the Readme text document. In most cases, modifications are installed in the standard way, but modders always indicate the correct order of actions in the instructions.

For clarity, we will replace one of the original bike models in GTA 5 with a [url=https://libertycity.net/files/gta-5/110470-honda-sonic-150r-replace-1.0.html]Honda Sonic 150R. Open the Readme file and familiarize yourself with the instructions:

Next, follow the path "x64e.rpflevelsgta5vehicles.rpf", make a backup of the files nemesis_hi.yft, nemesis.ytd, and nemesis.yft, then copy the files from the archive into this folder with replacement. No additional actions are required.

However, for some modifications, it may be necessary to change parameters in individual files (usually specified in the instructions). For example, if you need to add additional lines to the handling.meta file, do the following:

Note: When adding each mod to replace vehicles in GTA 5 using the Replace method, there may be various path variations for the files. However, it is important to add the corresponding files to the "mods" folder before making changes, even if the Readme specifies a path without this folder.

If you replace the vehicle directly, it may affect the original game files. We recommend not ignoring the advice, so in case of unforeseen situations or if you need to undo the changes, you can simply delete the copy of the file from the created "mods" folder.

As we have noted, when using this method to add cars to the game, the appearance of existing vehicles will be changed. Therefore, you only need to find the car, boat, helicopter, or plane in the open world of the game. Additionally, you can use trainers and other programs that allow you to spawn vehicles right in front of you.