Car Rig Showcase
Tools & Resources used:

Maya 2020
(Rig)

CGTrader
(3D Model)
Features
Main Controller
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Bonnet open and close
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Boot open and close
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Both passenger doors open and close
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Translate X/Z is used to rotate the wheels the direction the car moves
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Rotate X/Y/Z are used for suspension
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Steering Controller
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Rotates the steering inside of the car
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Rotates the front wheels at a smaller angle than the steering itself, as the front wheels do not rotate as much as the steering does
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Suspension Controller
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Controls all suspension of the car
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Acceleration (body can move backwards at a set limit)
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Braking (body can move forward at a set limit)
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Bounce (body can bounce upwards or downwards at a set limit)
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Wheel suspension
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Whenever the car body bounces downwards, the wheels will slightly contract, and during recovery from the bounce (car going upwards), the wheels will expand back to their original size
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