Talk:The Elusive One (v7.0)/@comment-35757312-20181201025438

Day 5: 1331111 PR 61.3

5.1: Autocross 31.392s vs 31.5s: Very hard one, took me about 1h30 to finally get the "perfect" line and brakepoints. Towards the end I realized that the key was to use as much kerb as possible in the chicane (les Combes) and get decent momentum towards Malmedy, break early at Bruxelles and don't be too aggressive entering the final turn to avoid skidding in the final stretch.

5.2: Speed Record 189 mph vs. 188 mph (1331121): Finish under 2:03. This was even harder. Going over 188 mph was not that difficult (once you figure out Eau Rouge) but finishing under 2:03 was my nightmare. After another 1h30 of frustrated attempts, I chose to upgrade brakes and on the second attempt I made it. Key points were to approach Eau Rouge somewhat conservatively as it was more important to carry momentum on the climb in order to reach the target speed. The next point was how to crash the barrier and not lose too much time. I chose to hit it sideways which worked well (I've seen videos with head-on crashes, tried it too but thought that there was time lost trying to resume). But above all, I think the make or break point is the bus stop chicane. You have to exit it with about 6s left and good momentum so it is best to break early on the approach and make a clean exit.

5.3: Head to head 2:13.587 vs 2:14.234X (Zoe) (1331131 - added the 3rd brake upgrade): Pit'ed Zoe on the climb after Eau Rouge, after that it was an easy race.

5.4: Cup 6:09.732 vs 6:10. Tailgate the Briton for 30s. Caught up with the Briton near Les Fagnes and the tailgating was completed near Blanchimont, waited at the finish line. Not difficult (did it in the second attempt) but used cuts at Les Combes and Bus Stop.

Serviced the car. ——