If you don't see any VINYLS.BIN files in your car folders, you may have a "rip" version of the game. You might need to source a full CARS folder to restore functionality. Download VINYLS.BIN and Troubleshoot Errors
Make sure you edited the VINYLS.BIN file in the correct car folder, and that you do not have a secondary installation directory or a compatibility files folder overriding your changes. To help tailor this guide further, let me know: What specific car model folder are you trying to modify? What version of NFSTexEd are you currently running? nfs underground 2 vinyls bin file 73 install
Modern mods often come as .end scripts that automate the installation process. Open the Binary tool in "User Mode". Select Script: Choose the .end file provided with your mod. If you don't see any VINYLS