Stargunner

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Dealership Simulators - Installation Guides
By VolnuttHeroP64
In this guide, I will show you how to install the Vehicle Simulators for Ford, Buick, Chevy, BMW, Volvo, Dodge, Chrysler/Plymouth

Back in the day, these Vehicle Simulator Catalogs for DOS come directly from their dealerships if you requested it.
   
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1. Installation Setup
First, open the Stargunner Folder and create a new Folder called "SoftAd" then locate each of the Vehicle Simulators to obtain and install into the Folders inside the SoftAd folder.

Next, open the Stargunner DOS Config and change the settings to the following:

[sdl]
fullscreen=false
fulldouble=false
fullresolution=Fixed
windowresolution=original
output=opengl
autolock=true
sensitivity=100
waitonerror=true
priority=higher,normal
mapperfile=mapper-0.74.map
usescancodes=true

[cpu]
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=max
cycleup=10
cycledown=20

[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls

then save your config file.

If you want to switch back to Stargunner, change the Following in your STARGUN DosBox Config File:
[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls
Stargun.exe

[cpu]
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=30000
cycleup=10
cycledown=20
2. Ford Simulator
There are 5 Ford Simulators out there for DOS:
Ford Simulator [www.myabandonware.com]
Ford Simulator 2 [www.myabandonware.com]
Ford Simulator 3 [www.myabandonware.com]
Ford Simulator 4 (Skipped)
Ford Simulator 5 [www.myabandonware.com]
Ford Simulator 6 [www.myabandonware.com]
These Ford DOS Catalogs are from 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994 & 1995

There's also 1 Ford Simulator out there for Windows:
Ford Simulator 7 [www.myabandonware.com]
This Ford Windows Catalog is from 1996

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff-P-Gwe8C8&t=45s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbHX2ZsZl7w&t=593s

Once you obtain these Ford Simulator Programs, for the DOS Versions, create 5 new Folders inside the SOFTAD Folder and name them: FORD, FORD2, FORD3, FORD5 & FORD6. Then extract the files into the correct folders.

Once installed, open Stargunner, go into the SOFTAD Folder, enter CD, then one of the following FORD Folder names to open that folder, then to start the desired Ford Simulator, enter FORD.
3. Buick Dimensions
There are 6 Buick Dimensions Versions for DOS out there:
Buick Dimensions Challenge 1989[dosgamezone.com]
Buick Dimensions Challenge 1990[greyghost.mooo.com]
Buick Dimensions 1991[archive.org]
Shareware Avalanche/Buick Dimensions 1992[archive.org]
Buick Dimensions 1993[archive.org]
Buick Dimensions 1994[archive.org]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxOZKwV6lrA&t=1138s
NOTE: For Buick Dimensions 1990, you will need PowerISO to open the IMA File set, then extract both the files from the 90CENT.IMA & 90REGAL.IMA into the BUICK90 Folder.

Once you obtain these Buick Dimensions Programs, for the DOS Versions, create 5 new Folders inside the SOFTAD Folder and name them: BUICK89C, BUICK90C, BUICK91, BUICK92, BUICK93 & BUICK94. Then extract the files into the correct folders.

Once installed, open Stargunner, go into the SOFTAD Folder, enter CD, then one of the following BUICK Folder names to open that folder, then to start the desired Buick Dimensions, enter BUICK.

Notice: There is also a 1986 Buick Dimensions Version out there but it was only released for Apple II Computers. Buick Dimensions 1992 can also be found on the Shareware Avalanche CD-ROM under the file name "BUICK92.ZIP"
4. Chevrolet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I89vPzhpNNA&t=273s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsVkIy_jNmE&t=579s

There's 2 Chevrolet DOS Programs that can be found:
= Chevrolet Disk Drive 1987
Chevrolet Disk Drive 1987/ChevTech 87[archive.org]
This ChevTech DOS Catalog is from 1987
= Chevrolet Disk Drive 1988
https://www.8bitshowandtell.com/downloads/chevtech.zip
= Chevorlet Disk Drive 87-88 Installer
See Below for Instructions

Once you obtain this ChevyTech 87 Program, for the DOS Version, create 2 new Folders inside the SOFTAD Folder and name them CHEV87 & CHEV88. Then extract the files into the correct folders.

Once installed, open Stargunner, go into the SOFTAD Folder, enter CD, then one of the following CHEV87 or CHEV88 Folder names to open that folder, then to start the Chevrolet Disk Drive, enter CHEVTECH.

= How to Install the ChevTech Disk Drives
To Install from the Chevtech Zip File from 8-Bit Show & Tell, use the ChevTech Installer Download Link to download the ChevTech Installer. Then enter as the readme file instructs:
pkxrc chev88.arc c:\softad\chev88 = To install ChevTech Disk Drive 1987
or
pkxrc chev87.arc c:\softad\chev87 = To install ChevTech Disk Drive 1988
Then, after the Installation is completed, go into either folder and enter CHEVTECH to start

Notice: There is also a 1985 & 1986 ChevyTech Disk Drive Version out there but it was only released for Apple II & Commodore Computers.
5. BMW
There's 1 BMW DOS Program out there:
BMW: Ultimate Driving Machine[archive.org]

Once you obtain this BMW Program, for the DOS Version, create 1 new Folder inside the SOFTAD Folder and name it, BMW. Then extract the files into the correct folder.

Once installed, open Stargunner, go into the SOFTAD Folder, enter CD, then one of the following BMW Folder name to open that folder, then to start the BMW Driving Machine, enter BMW.

NOTE: Do NOT enter INSTALL when inside this folder as the program is ALREADY installed.
6. Volvo
There's one Volvo DOS Program out there:
Volvo Road Rally[dosgames.com]
or
Volvo 850GLT DOS[archive.org]
This Volvo DOS Catalog is from 1991

Once you obtain this Volvo Program, for the DOS Version, create 1 new Folders inside the SOFTAD Folder and name it: VOLVO. Then extract the files into the correct folder.

Once installed, open Stargunner, go into the SOFTAD Folder, enter CD, then the VOLVO Folder to open that folder, then to start the Volvo Road Rally, enter Volvo.
7. Dodge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TuOcgH0kmo

There's one Dodge DOS Program out there:
TIE Fighter 1993 Dodge Neon Demo[archive.org]

Once you obtain this Dodge Neon Program, for the DOS Version, create 2 new Folders inside the SOFTAD Folder and name it: TIEDEMO & TIEDINS. Then extract the files into the correct folder.

You will need Power ISO to extract the installer files into TIEDINS then run INSTALL and follow the instructions

Once installed, open Stargunner, go into the SOFTAD Folder, enter CD, then the TIEDEMO Folder to open that folder, then to start the Dodge Neon Program, enter NEON.
When you're done, select Exit to DOS but not Exit to Game as that will start the TIE Fighter Demo.
8. Chrysler/Plymouth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_G9H175-Sc
The 1995 Chrysler/Plymouth Virtual Plaza from Shamrock Communications along with 5 other Demos: 3 Davidson for Kids Titles (Reading Blaster Jr, the Blaster Series Previews & Magic Tales), TIE Fighter, Afterlife & Mortimer and the Riddles of the Medallion.
The Demo Disc also includes the Chrysler/Plymouth Virtual Auto Plaza Hub which allows to you view your favorite cars from Chrysler/Plymouth Car Companies & see how they're built.

There's several versions of Chrysler/Plymouth Virtual Auto Plaza CD for Windows
= Version 1
https://archive.org/details/LucasArts_Presents_Afterlife_-_Tie_Fighter_-_Mortimer_1995
https://archive.org/details/cdrom-lucasarts-demodisc-1996-04
= Version 2
https://archive.org/details/cdrom-lucasarts-demos
= Version 3
https://archive.org/details/chrysler-plymouth-lucasarts-livingbooks-demodisc
These 4 Chrysler/Plymouth Windows Catalogs are from 1995
9. Car & Driver
There's one Car & Driver DOS Program out there:
Car & Driver 1993[archive.org]
This is the 1993 Version

Once you obtain this Car & Driver Program, for the DOS Version, create 1 new Folder inside the SOFTAD Folder and name it: C&D. Then extract the files into the correct folder.

Once installed, open Stargunner, go into the SOFTAD Folder, enter CD, then the C&D Folder to open that folder, then to run the SETUP Program to select the correct Sound & Music then enter C&D to start.
2 Comments
VolnuttHeroP64  [author] 16 Aug, 2022 @ 12:47pm 
Chevrolet Disk Drive 1988 Coming Soon
VolnuttHeroP64  [author] 9 Feb, 2021 @ 9:40am 
Added Buick Dimensions 1992