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This is a story about the development of Adriana Lopez and her friends after her failed marriage. Stuck in the daily city life as a wife doing menial jobs wasn't her. Ana was never meant to be bound in a cage. She was inevitably meant to be a free bird. Now, she's trying to start over, trying to get to know of people of the same breed. Birds that're forced to stay in a cage called Los Santos, and deem to have some semblance of freedom and sanity by doing adventures around nature and wilderness in San Andreas. This will (hopefully) evolve into an automotive scene, 4x4/off-roading specifically, community. If you wish to join our RP, feel free to DM me and we can arrange how we can meet ICly. This community will be playing around the concept of overland off-road driving. We do have a discord server prepared. But probably will not post the link to the server publicly. THREAD DISCLAIMER All descriptions that's made by me in the chapters except for the main topic are formatted to be an IC diary of Ana, despite Character Stories being under OOC subsection. It just makes more sense that way. Despite it being IC diary, it will make no sense for the reader to have any IC knowledge of the content of the diaries. Any metagaming formed from this thread will be reported. I will put ((brackets)) for anything OOC in the description, so readers don't get confused between which is IC and OOC, and in turn don't mix them each other All images are of the OOC nature. I will probably make an IC thread later on in the future for the community, and that will have IC pictures.

WeDontLift Assembly Line Presented by WeStudios Bravado Banshee GTS - Shrieking Back To Life For the majority of America's history in the auto industry, there have been the Big Three, which refers to three automotive giants leading in vehicle production and sales across the United States: Vapid, Declasse, and Bravado. When you've got three titans like this, it's only a matter of time before there's a power struggle. Well, Bravado thought that Declasse had had it too easy for too long with their Invetero brand and their lineup of Coquette models. Lying dormant for so long, it was time for the Banshee badge to receive its much-needed revival and go toe to toe in an attempt to dominate the American sports car market, possibly even stick it to the Europeans. A Banshee is a mythical spirit originating from Gaelic (Irish) folklore that is often depicted as a female who screams, wails, shrieks, and howls to warn families that one of their members is going to die. The warning signs were there for Invetero and their precious little D10 Coquette. (A Bravado Banshee, Photo Credits @ WE) Typically, when you think of American manufacturers, your mind springs towards those that made the most iconic muscle cars; sports cars don't typically fall into that equation. I mean, the Germans and Italians were already miles ahead in technology, they had pretty much perfected it all. Bravado, however, whilst strapped for cash and on the verge of bankruptcy, decided to take a leap of faith and a page out of Vapid's book following the success of the Bullet. They were going to throw their hat into the ring and take on the likes of Benefactor, Grotti, and Obey. Very bold of them, they really wanted to live up to their name. Who in their right mind, whilst taking financial losses, decides to enter a market they were never involved with? Then again, I guess no one sane would've been able to come up with the idea of the original Banshee. Luckily for us, because the Banshee has already been out for over a decade, we don't have to ponder or speculate how it was going to perform in sales or if it would actually save Bravado from the grasp of bankruptcy; we already know this car has become iconic; we know it's been littered throughout posters, and if you're an enthusiast who dabbles in American performance, it's definitely on your list to add to your collection. (A Bravado Banshee, Photo Credits @ WE) The exterior of the car alone is striking and quite stylish; that might just be my opinion, but I've never heard anyone say anything negative about it, other than comparing it to an Annis Kawaii after a lengthy mukbang session. It features extensive curves all throughout the bodywork, and as you make your way toward the rear, there are these flared arches that had to be pushed out to fit wider tires on the rear axle, keeping the rear end planted to prevent drivers from getting caught by surprise and accidentally wrapping these around a tree or ending up in the medians of the road after you've just been cruising down Richmond Glen and give it just a bit too much throttle. Get ready for this: the rear tires were 345/30R19 from the factory, which is outrageous, and if you really wanted to, you could easily fit 355s, upon its release, this posed an issue for a few owners because not many local tire shops stocked tires with that sort of width. (A Bravado Banshee, Photo Credits @ WE) Peering towards the front end, one of the stand-out features is that the majority of the car's length is actually taken up by the front clip, specifically the hood, because underneath, Bravado needed as much room for activities as possible to fit in their 8.4-litre V8 powerhouse. Be honest: were you really expecting something else? The engine and foundations of it initially came from a truck, which may throw some people off, though you have to remember that Bravado didn't have the time or money to build something from the ground up, and trucks have a lot of torque; it was a decent starting point. The engine went through various modifications, receiving shiny new valve covers, and the biggest upgrade of them all was the addition of twin turbochargers. The very first Banshee models came with 500 horsepower and 525 foot-pounds of torque straight out of the box. It also went through some weight loss, with the final product only weighing in at 500 lb (230 kg). To put this into perspective, the 3.0 Inline-6 found in Jester's, the engine that everyone raves about, weighs closer to 600 lb and delivers less power. (The 8.4-litre V8 in a Bravado Banshee's Engine Bay, Photo Credits @ WE) Grabbing the bull by its horns and pushing the throttle down, it becomes very clear why they were so insistent on fitting massive tires because the power delivery combined with the fact that there are absolutely no driver aids like traction control in this thing, it's a lunatic let loose. Not quick enough to react? You're now tossed into the passenger seat with the Banshee taking the reins of this wild ride, bringing you along for the journey. Whilst Europeans were trying to invent sophisticated technologies to improve driver feel and response from the vehicle, the Banshee disregarded all of it. There's no hand-holding here; it's just you and the machine. Crashing, burning, and dying? Skill issue. (A Bravado Banshee, Photo Credits @ WE) The Banshee was a success and a swan song for Bravado, a saving grace pulling it away from the financial crisis, and this led to later model years receiving various trim packages that featured more powerful engines, but the most notable is the 900R, a limited edition model that came towards the end of the lifespan and turns both intensity and insanity up to 11. The Banshee was put through bulking season and came out the other end with an even wider body, both the front and rear ends being flared out even further and the side intakes behind the doors were opened up more to allow additional airflow than before to reach the rear wheels. A bigger front splitter and rear diffuser were welcomed changes too, providing more aero to keep the car stable through turns. The suspension underwent various changes too, with the standout being that they opted for hubs that now use centerlock wheels. Odd choice, but it makes you feel like you're closer to driving a full-fledged race car. You might've noticed that there's also a roof scoop, which, as far as we could tell from testing, serves no purpose inside the cabin. (A Bravado Banshee 900R, Photo Credits @ WE) One of the more interesting and questionable changes to this model was a complete rework of the exhaust system. The original Banshee had a unique exhaust system featuring side exit pipes on both sides of the car that ran alongside the side skirts under the body and came out right before the wheels on the rear axle. Drivers had to be cautious when stepping out to not position their ankles in front of the pipes due to the heat generated posing a burn risk. 900R models completely ditched the side exits, possibly due to health and safety, and instead covered it up with a carbon fibre plate that flows up towards the rear arches and stuck with a more conventional exit out the back end. Various modifications were made to the engines too across the different models, with the slowest having an output of 500 horsepower in the first production models, whilst the final 900R models peaked at 600 horsepower and 560 foot-pounds of torque. Not for the faint-hearted. Interesting Trivia: Bravado initially planned for the Banshee to be built around an aluminium space frame chassis, which would've massively reduced the gross weight and improved rigidity; sadly, due to their ongoing financial troubles at the time, this had to be scrapped. All was not lost, because to help out with the chassis, Bravado turned to Benefactor for help, who later on utilised it as a foundation when prototyping the Schlagen GT. The Bravado Banshee also had a quirky feature that allowed drivers to set the position of the pedals, bringing them up closer if you're vertically gifted or pushing them down further towards the footwell. (A Banshee 900R next to a base model Banshee, Photo Credits @ WE) That's enough about the original Banshee because it's not why you're here; rather than dwelling on the past, let's look forward to what the maniacs at Bravado have planned now with the long-awaited return of the bull with their brand new Banshee GTS, and they mean some serious business. this time they're not just playing around with sports cars, they're aiming to dominate the whole field. (Bravado Banshee GTS Press Release Photos. Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) The Banshee was animalistic in nature, but the new Banshee GTS is a completely different beast. Bravado being in the best financial position they've ever been means they get to put their wildest dreams into practice, and it becomes evident that they've done just that from the very first glance of the new model. It would be easy to say this is a race car built for the road, but it's so much more than that. Bravado's main goal was to take everything that made the original Banshee so iconic and push it to the limit. The same aggressive launches and the same heart-stopping thrill you experience from driving it. The only issue is that power alone won't cut it, especially when the Gauntlet Hellfire exists, where owners got given 808 horsepower on a silver platter. They've brought this upon themselves, really. Instead of focusing on straight-line speed and acceleration, which most of the time ends up becoming a singular party trick, they went down the route of taking corners fast. The main focus was downforce, but I don't need to point that out; the aggressive aerodynamic styling sticks out like a sore thumb, and one quick glance is enough to tell you everything it needs. (Bravado Banshee GTS Press Release Photos. Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) The Banshee GTS is a lot sleeker than the previous generation; every panel flows smoothly with purpose to modernise the iconic and distinctive look that we all know. It's very much unmistakably a Banshee. The main selling point, however, is the very aggressive aerodynamic elements, which include a massive wing on the rear, a diffuser on the rear that features a series of fins, a vented hood and fenders, and finally topping it off with an adjustable front splitter and canards. There's a lot. This entire combination allows the new Banshee GTS to produce 1710 lbs of downforce when at its peak, topping out the speedometer. Just so you realise how insane that is, a Progen Emerus, a purpose-built hypercar with years of R&D put into the aerodynamic technology, produces 1763 lbs. You essentially get the same downforce, keeping you planted and stuck to the tarmac as the Emerus, for a fraction of the price. Going fast on a straight is fun, but being able to maintain that speed through a curve is an exhilarating feeling that can only be experienced to truly know how it feels. They were not kidding when stating it was the most downforce you can get from a new street car, but that's only one of the reasons as to why this car is special. (Bravado Banshee GTS Press Release Photos. Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) The second reason is how they've utilised all that engine bay space this time around. The truck V8 has been thrown in the bin, and now an 8.4-litre V10 takes its place. The odd-firing V10 produces 645 horsepower with 600 lb-ft of torque and can propel itself to 60 miles an hour with a snap of a finger. It's just a shame that the twin turbocharger configuration has been completely ditched, and it's now naturally aspirated. I'm sure it won't be long before kits are being produced once these cars roll out. Nonetheless, the car is crazy fast and even that is underselling it. When you're going fast, you need brakes to come to a stop and this brings us to our third point. From the factory, Bravado kits these Banshee GTS' with carbon-ceramic brake discs, that's standard, there are no ifs buts, or maybes, you get carbon-ceramic brakes. The Pfister Comet S2 doesn't even come with them as a standard, they need to be picked out as an option. Hugging the brake discs, you've got race performance six-piston (front axle) and four-piston (rear axle) brake calipers which will take all the hard braking you can throw at them, all the time, without fail. (The 8.4-litre V10 in the Banshee GTS' Engine Bay. Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) The suspension is another key standout, featuring Bilstein coil-overs that are fully adjustable and come with ten individual presets, the majority of them being race-tuned. Alongside these presets, you can also adjust the ride height, and it lets you move it higher or lower with up to three inches of travel. If that was not enough, Bravado has gone above and beyond and made setups available to the public for a dozen hand-picked tracks across the United States; they really want you to go out there and put the car to the test. At speeds, this car will be steady; it's not as cutthroat as the original Banshee, and it won't go light in the rear where you feel like you're on the verge of losing control every time the steering wheel is touched, but it's still got that boisterous feel to it. You can push the Banshee GTS to its very limit, and it won't just curl up and shatter; it will take all the kerbs and corners you can throw at it, eating them up, and once you've had your fun, it'll come to a halt with ease. This car offers an experience that not many can, but don't get too comfortable because if you overestimate your driving ability, it will bite back hard. (Bravado Banshee GTS Press Release Photos. Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) The cabin of the car, where you'll be spending most of your time with it, can be a hit or miss depending on who you ask; it's quite lackluster. It doesn't stray far from the original dashboard design from the early model Banshee, but it has made improvements. From the exterior, you might be led to believe that this is a purebred racecar all throughout, but surprisingly, the interior is still all there. It hasn't been ditched to save weight and offers a decent amount of comfortability. The seats, full Alcantara and specifically designed for this model to be ergonomic and accommodating to various body types, sadly don't offer the best support through really wide corners, but they do make it a lot easier to climb out due to the additional width. The door cards, dashboard, and centre console all feature Alcantara too, with leather and carbon fibre available as additional options. It might seem lacking overall, and that's a fair point when looking at other cars on the market today; we've been spoilt with features and creature comforts, but personally, the Banshee GTS has exactly what it needs. You've got a teeny tiny head unit for all your infotainment, button controls for driver aids, suspension adjustment, and climate; it even has a rearview camera, which is a fairly nice touch. It might not compare to the interior of the Coquette D10; it hasn't got that high-class luxury feel to it and doesn't offer the same comfort or cargo space, but it's still got a lot more personality than just slapping a tablet in the middle of the dashboard and calling it a day. (The Banshee GTS' Interior, *Shown with Carbon Fibre Trim Option. Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) One point to note is that there's a dip in the middle of the roof that is there to optimise airflow, but if you're quite tall, it's doing you no favors. It'll make it harder to get in and out, and it might even impact your visibility while driving or leave you with a twisted spine. At least they won an engineering award for it. (Bravado Banshee GTS Press Release Photos. Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) The Banshee GTS aimed to challenge Invetero and European sports cars, a feat it has successfully accomplished. A Coquette D10 can provide comfort as you drive through the city or run your errands, and a Gauntlet Hellfire can shoot off the line with haste, but what about when you need a car to do all of that and much more? The Banshee GTS will take you to the shops and then take a detour to your nearest track to set a new time record before letting you get on with your day again, and sometimes we need a weapon like that in our lives, something that gets our hearts racing, a thrill that brings youth back to us, and not many cars can do it like this. Sure, you can cruise through life in a D10, but maybe you should grab it by the horns and take control. (Bravado Banshee GTS Press Release Photos. Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) Bravado understands that this car can be scary; it's intimidating, and a lot of the marketing has been track-focused, but if you're put off by the aggressive aero, they have made it clear that all of the panels can be removed. The wing, splitter, and diffuser can be easily removed with no irreversible damage to the bodywork being present, and Bravado will even supply trim pieces to fill in the gaps. Maybe now it'll be less distinct when that V10 wakes up your entire neighbourhood at night. Did we mention that the iconic side exit exhaust is back? Yeah, the R&D department lost the Health and Safety rulebook, whoops. (A Bravado Banshee GTS with no Aero Parts, Photo Credits @ Bravado, USA) Lap Records set and held by the Bravado Banshee GTS: 1:28.65 - Laguna Seca, United States of America. 1:26.54 - Road Atlanta, United States of America. 1:10.89 - Waterford Hills, United States of America. 1:06.21 - Nelson Ledges, United States of America. 7:01.30 - Nürburgring, Germany. (The Banshee GTS holds the record for the fastest American-made vehicle, in a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive configuration to tackle the Green Hell) Release Date Predictions: Q1 of 2025* Price Predictions: $750,000 - $900,000** - Written by Kai Hayashida (WeDontLift Magazine, WeStudios) A special thank you to Bravado USA for providing us with the opportunity to preview and post about their brand new Bravado Banshee GTS models along with access to their promotional photo gallery. *This is just a prediction of when the Banshee Bravado GTS will be released and be available in showrooms across the country. 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