Talk:Front-Runner/@comment-90.2.86.246-20160505101926

5.4 Speed snap @ Mount Panorama

Speed to beat : 404.1 kph

With all R$ upgrades and 1 Gold upgrade (Tyres), I was unable to go faster than 401 kph (using no assists). After a dozen of tries, it became obvious I could not do it.

I decided to add another Gold upgrade : brakes (Yes, BRAKES. For a speed snap)

The speed to beat decreased to 403.2 kph... and I did 403.5 kph on my first run. My conclusion : better brakes actually improve this car's acceleration. Real Racing they say ;-)

That said, I was prepared to reinvest the 94GC prizes in upgrades, though I used to win using R$ only in previous challenges (BMW generations excepted). 95 GC already spent and 3 more days to go... I cannot help feeling nervous. It is now pretty clear that we are all meant to pay in gold to get the car offered in the new challenges, the number of coins required depending on our skills. Whether we like it or not.