Hao’s Special Works in GTA Online used to be a service limited to PS5 and Xbox Series X players, but with the arrival of the Enhanced edition on PC, it’s now accessible to a broader audience. Vehicle customization has always played a significant role in GTA Online, but Hao stands out as the expert in elevating your cars to extraordinary heights. At the LS Car Meet workshop, he offers various services, whether you need a turbocharged engine for thrilling speeds or a custom paint job to make an impression. Here’s how to access Hao’s Special Works and what services you can expect once you’re set up.
Getting Started with Hao’s Special Works in GTA Online
After starting the Enhanced edition of GTA Online, you’ll soon get a call from Hao introducing his Special Works services. This will place an icon for Hao’s garage on your map. Head over to this location and interact with the marker to access Hao’s garage, where you can take control of a fully customized Grotti Turismo Classic. Hao will issue you a challenge to complete a checkpoint race around the city. If you can outperform his time of 08:10.00, you’ll unlock the services of Hao’s Special Works.
Locating Hao’s Workshop in GTA Online
To find Hao’s Workshop, go to the LS Car Meet location in Cypress Flat, located in the southeast area of Los Santos. You can spot it on the map above or by scrolling through the list of markers to find the LS Car Meet. Once you’re inside, head to the northeast corner of the warehouse to reach Hao’s Mod Shop.
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Vehicles in GTA Online’s Hao’s Special Works
Hao’s Mod Shop now features a variety of vehicles you can enhance. At the time of writing, these include:
- Returning vehicles:
- Bravado Banshee
- Grotti Turismo Classic
- Shitzu Hakuchou Drag
- Ubermacht Sentinel XS
- New vehicles in GTA Online:
- Annis Euros X32
- Benefactor Stirling GT
- Bravado Banshee GTS
- Bravado Buffalo EVX
- Coil Cyclone II
- Declasse Vigero ZX
- Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible
- Grotti Brioso R/A
- Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT
- Imponte Arbiter GT
- Karin S95
- Karin Vivanite
- Maibatsu MonstroCiti
- Overflod Entity MT
- Pegassi Weaponized Ignus
- Penaud La Coureuse
- Pfister Astron Custom
- Principe Deveste Eight
- Ubermacht Niobe
- Vapid Firebolt ASP
- Weeny Issi Rally
You can also find the full list of compatible HSW vehicles by checking out the laptop in Hao’s shop, where you can directly access links to purchase your desired vehicles.
Services Offered at Hao’s Special Works
Once you have a compatible vehicle for Hao’s Special Works, take it to the LS Car Meet and head to Hao’s Mod Shop. There, you can choose a conversion for a HSW Performance Upgrade, making your vehicle eligible for these custom options:
- Chameleon Paints
- HSW Brakes
- HSW Engine Tune
- HSW Forged Carbon Parts
- HSW Modes (for Electric Vehicles only: Standard, Race, Sports, Race Plus)
- HSW Liveries
- HSW Spoilers
- HSW Suspension
- HSW Transmission
- HSW Turbo Tuning (Stages I, II, and III)
Hao also offers additional services like the HSW Specification Service, allowing you to replicate the customization of fellow players’ vehicles showcased at the Car Meet. You can also take advantage of Hao’s Premium Test Ride, where you can try out modified vehicles and decide to buy them on the spot, along with the HSW Race Series and HSW Time Trial to showcase your driving prowess in these advanced rides.