Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Day 20 (21 APR, YEAR 1): License A 1

I've wrapped up the tests, and I now have my Green B License. There's a BMW M Coupe available in the Used Car II Lot, but it's $51284, way more than I have, and more than I can earn based on the rules and goals I have. This is why I'm choosing to buy and use the M3 for the BMW OMRs. I'll buy and collect the M Coupe during Week 103 instead, and continue with the A License Tests.

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A License No. 1 Gold medal acquired.
Time: 0'30.554

License Center : A License Tests : A1 "Complex Corners: Beginner 1"
Test Car: Mitsubishi FTO GPX '94
Venue: High-Speed Ring
Gold: 0'30.750
# Failed Attempts: 3
6 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).

Across the bridge and through the tunnel at the High Speed Ring, using the FTO. I stay along the left to prepare for the first turn, and begin turn-in as the left-side curb appears. I point toward the inside curb, and start braking shortly after. I go from 91 to about 60, then I coast down to the mid-50s before getting back on the gas.

For the second turn, I stay off of the brakes and use the throttle to settle the car. I hold 63 through the turn, and make my way back to the right side of the tunnel. From there, it's a bee line to the finish, and I stay in 3rd until I cross.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3446298192620493914

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/