Thanks for the replies all! I just recently reinstalled CMAK and in my mind I remember most destroyed vehicles showing something to visually indicated that they were destroyed! So maybe my memory is faulty, or maybe I just haven't played long enough with the new install to see it. Streety, I will try your suggestions. thanks!
Tried searching, so apologies if I missed it. Destroyed vehicles are not showing either smoke/fire - is this part of the "no fog" problem with ATI/Windows 7?