Time: 0'10.966
License Center : B License Tests : B2 "Acceleration and Braking: 2"
Test Car: Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '95
Venue: Test Course - 200m
Gold: 0'11.000
# Failed Attempts: 4
2 mins
Please keep in mind that these are not necessarily my best times (CLICK HERE for my best times/replays). All replays will be shown in 1st person mode (in-cabin, the same display that I have when driving). The replays for this gamesave's B License runs have been deleted. The replays shown below are my personal current "bests", and the commentary that follows is associated with my best time runs, NOT this gamesave's runs. For all License Tests other than B, I'll post the replays of THIS gamesave's runs, and maintain replays of my best runs elsewhere. I'll update these posts if/when I improve...
Another Standing Start & Stop @ the Test Course. This time, in a Mitsu 3000, and for 200 m. In this car, it's a lot easier to blow out the traction for the drive wheels. I haven't taken enough time for these tests (also for GT3) to "master" the Art of Launching, but it's definitely something that can be learned... even using a DualShock2.
In any case, I try to get the Tach rising when the lights go out, especially for a turbo-powered car like the 3000. This will get the boost up, but I also have to take it easy enough so that it doesn't compromise too much traction. When the Tires are hooked, I lay into it and get ready to shift up. If you're just looking to pass the test, you can start in 2nd to get better traction. Otherwise, shifting into 2nd at 35 or 36 will help get the most out of 1st, and put you in a better place (rpm-wise) when the gears mesh into 2nd.
I launched the 3000 at 3000, but I think a better start is definitely attainable. I had slower times that had faster-launching ghosts, but couldn't get the braking point right. Some cars drive quicker when shifting before the redline. I haven't driven this car enough to determine if this is one of them, but I took it to near-limit anyway. I got to 73 mph in 3rd before braking near 160 m (just past the unlabeled 150 m line).
I left the rear Bumper hanging over the stopping area, but it looks like there's still about a foot to play with before my tires are outside...
Here's a video of my (best) run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7940319083222773061
Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/
