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Oh yea, sorry about that, I had to go poop and completely forgot about finishing my post....went straight back to the Playseat.
Anyways, first things first, improved now to 1'15.575 for 38th place atm. (Time still being left out there)
Ok, now to the secret. Its not really a secret at all, but just something I picked up on way back in GT5 while running some of the bumpier tracks. For the part of the track I mentioned above, what I do is this. Coming up to that point, I'm in 3rd gear, I get the car to rotate to just the right angle by quickly dabbing the brakes. (about 1/4 on the brake meter) Once I got the car pointed, I get back on the gas full throttle (this is the important and advantageous part) clipping the left hand curb getting the car to launch airborn. While the car is airborn, I shift up to 4th. Once the car lands back on the track in 4th gear, it takes off like a rocket out of there continuously building up a great deal of speed. The reason this works so well is because of the RPM spike while you are in the air and when you land, you are right at the perfect point in the power band for that gear. I have picked up as much as .600 in just that section alone, and have consistently made up time there while trailing my ghost. Like I said, this is a trick I've been doing going way back to my early days in GT5 on tracks that lent me the opportunity to do so. I say I started doing it on bumy tracks because the first place I started doing it was on Trial Mountain. There is a spot just before the second tunnel there that if you hit it just right, the wheels will come off the ground for a split second. I have applied this same technique there and have always gained time in that spot. Anyways, its not really a big secret as I'm sure I'm not the only one that's done this, but just thought I'd share and maybe it will help a few people out.
I'm still using @yannagas tune but I have modified the gearing somewhat to help with the uphill part of the track. The changes I made are as follows:
1st - 4.632
2nd - 3.240
3rd - 2.664
4th - 2.133
5th - 1.712
6th - 1.339
FG - 2.900
That's all I changed, the procedure of setting them up is still the same as he has it outlined in the tune. I did change the rear LSD to 5/60/5 and the front and rear dampers (compression) both to 1. Other than those changes, everything else is the same.
Other tips. I drive with a Turtle Beach headset. Why did I just bring that up you may ask? Well, here's why. I believe using a headset is very advantageous, especially at this track. It lets you hear every little sound the car is making that you might not normally hear, or notice, through your TV or other speakers. I feel that this is especially helpful when listening to what the tires are telling you. For instance, going up that first big hill at the very beginning of the lap. I can hear exactly when the tires regain traction after cresting that hill, therefor enabling me to get back on the gas sooner that I normally would. I never really heard that little nuance till I put my headset on. Upon hearing it and then knowing exactly when to get back on the gas, I was able to pick up time there as well, and also run through there more consistently. Its a small detail that some may dismiss or not really think about, but when you really listen to what the car is telling you and respond accordingly, there is a good bit of time to be had. So, if at all possible, play with a decent set of headphones or a headset, it can really pay off, not to mention your neighbors will love you.
Anyways, that's about it for me tonight/this morning. Its 3:30am, gotta get some sleep. Peace everyone.
EDIT: Just seen @et_ post. No, I don't cheat like that. Kinda pisses me off that you would think that I would stoop to that level. Thanks for not thinking anymore of me than that.
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