Argh, guess i'm not going to even try for clean lap on this, no way in hell with the restrictions + narrow track + 9 minute lap ...
So, after initial sighting laps, here are how things stand:
Thankfully I managed to get a clean lap in. Definitely can do better though. My word, how I miss having ABS though.
Also, guys, remember, rather not download and install tuning setups. It installs parts making your car not factory default, raising the car's rating. We can see who is not using stock standard cars.
Fuuuuuuuuuu.....
Every lap I'm getting better and better and the last one I was keeping up with DieGrootHammer all the way but then mistimed the freaken second last corner. So I quit for now.
[MENTION=9789]DieGrootHammer[/MENTION] you are a machine! But I saw now that your time is definitely reachable. It just requires a lot of patience and concentration.
Will try again tomorrow evening. Someone must definitely change that signature of yours though!
Pro tip
Turn off the ghost.
It distracts you and forces you to play to their needs. You start stressing unnecessarily and therefore end up making mistakes.
If you want to, watch their replay.
It's great to see people taking up the challenge. And awesome to see you guys beating your own times. I been watching the leaderboard...
I smashed my target of 9:20 with a dirty 8:59. I think with more practice, I can match this with a clean time.
I'm noticing a preference towards automatic shifting over manual. Is there any particular reason for this? Personally I feel that manual is faster thanks to the extra engine braking. I tend to miss-shift a fair bit which erodes the advantage for me.