Setting Up OpenIV

1. Download and install OpenIV from https://openiv.com/
2. Open OpenIV and select "Grand Theft Auto V" under "Windows"
3. Click the white paper icon and select "RPF Archive (.rpf)"
4. Save the RPF archive somewhere temporarily, like your desktop

Preparing Your Car Files

1. Gather all the files needed for your car mod, usually .ytd, .yft, and .ydr files
2. Create a new folder for your mod, e.g. "my_car_mod"
3. Place all your car files in this folder

Creating the .oiv Installer

1. In OpenIV, go to Tools ASI Manager and install the OpenIV.ASI
2. Create a new folder in your GTA V directory called "mods"
3. Copy the x64e.rpf and update.rpf folders from the "mods" folder to the "mods" folder you just created
4. In OpenIV, go to Edit Mode and open the x64e.rpf levels gta5 vehicles.rpf
5. Drag and drop your car files from the "my_car_mod" folder into the vehicles.rpf
6. Save the changes

Editing the .meta Files

1. Open the vehicles.meta and handling.meta files in the update.rpf
2. Make any necessary changes to the files, like camera offsets, handling, etc.
3. Save the changes

Finalizing the Mod

1. Create a new folder called "dlcpacks" in the "mods" folder
2. Create a new folder inside "dlcpacks" with a unique name for your mod
3. Copy the content of the "mods" folder into this new folder
4. Delete the "mods" folder

Your mod is now ready to be shared and installed by other players. They can simply copy the mod folder into their "mods" directory.Key tips:

• Always back up your game files before modding
• Avoid putting .meta files directly into RPFs
• Use unique names for your mod folders to prevent conflicts
• Consult the OpenIV documentation for more advanced modding

By following these steps and using OpenIV, you can create custom car mods for GTA V on PC. Let me know if you have any other questions!