Damaged parts of Truck. What are negative effects ?

[Atak_Snajpera]

This is my assumption
Engine damaged = lower HP = lower acceleration. Engine shut downs often if damage % is higher
Transmission damaged = slower acceleration due to jamming during changing gears
Chassis damaged = problems with keeping your truck in straight line ?
Cabin damaged = ??????
Wheels damaged = weaker grip.

But how is this really implemented in game?

[Centrino2]

Transmission damaged= may not be able to shift to certain gears (stripped gears, correct me if I'm wrong)
You are correct on engine damage.
Can't help ya any further though unfortunately.

[erkinalp]

Transmission damage= certain gears malfunction
Correct (gears get corrupted from the last through the first).

[Centrino2]

How high does wheel damage have to be before you start losing control of the truck? I have not really noticed this at all.

[n4gix]

I do wish they would rename that to tire (tyre) damage. Wheels are the round things the tires (tyres) are mounted on!

[ohaha]

I do wish they would rename that to tire (tyre) damage. Wheels are the round things the tires (tyres) are mounted on!

I think you mean "the rim is the round thing the tire is mounted on" and "1 rim + 1 tire = 1 wheel", so wheel damage seems correct, because it is not only the rubber that gets worn...

[Max]

under wheel damage is hidden damage/wear to tyre, rim, brakes, damper etc.

[n4gix]

I do wish they would rename that to tire (tyre) damage. Wheels are the round things the tires (tyres) are mounted on!

I think you mean "the rim is the round thing the tire is mounted on" and "1 rim + 1 tire = 1 wheel", so wheel damage seems correct, because it is not only the rubber that gets worn...

Not to be pedantic, but where I'm from they are wheels, not rims:

A tire (or tyre) is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel's rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance. Most tires, such as those for automobiles and bicycles, provide traction between the vehicle and the road while providing a flexible cushion that absorbs shock.

The "rim" is technically the flange of the "wheel" that seals the tire to the wheel...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire

In any case, I accept that "wheel damage" includes both tire wear as well as bent wheels and/or wheel rims caused by banging into curbs...