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Master Gran Turismo 5's early braking downhill on dirt test. Learn the best approach and tips for Gold.

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Master Gran Turismo 5's early braking downhill on dirt test. Learn the best approach and tips for Gold.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Drive downhill on the dirt track.
  2. 2
    You can hit the wall a bit and still achieve Gold.
  3. 3
    Drift your way downhill for the best result.
Tips
  • This test is a reward for completing the Indy test.
  • Gold is achievable even with minor wall contact.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    For the first 10 seconds, you do not need to steer.
  2. 2
    Your car will get close to the wall but will not hit it.
  3. 3
    Brake when your car hits the shadows right before the curbstones.
  4. 4
    Brake more than you think you need to.
  5. 5
    Your magic number for speed is 82mph.
  6. 6
    If you run your right tires up on the right turn curb (without hitting the wall), you will have just enough room to accelerate fully without hitting the left wall.
  7. 7
    This maneuver will result in a Gold medal.
  8. 8
    Alternatively, start braking at the same spot but turn LEFT.
  9. 9
    This may cause you to bump the wall as it sticks out, slowing your car and lining you up for the final turn.
  10. 10
    This alternative method can also achieve Gold.
Tips
  • The alternative method of turning left and bumping the wall was how the author first achieved Gold.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Go to the driving options and turn Traction Control (TC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Off.
  2. 2
    Stay close to the driving line going into the turn, keeping the whole car slightly left of the line.
  3. 3
    Hit the brakes very gently as soon as the driving line turns red.
  4. 4
    Let the car slow down by itself around the turn.
  5. 5
    Once the car reaches about 57mph, hit the gas intermittently until you see the second red line.
  6. 6
    Accelerate as you approach the second red line.
  7. 7
    If your line is correct, you will just miss the Wall of Death at the end of the tunnel.
  8. 8
    As soon as you know you have missed the Wall of Death, steer left and aim for the left flag at the end.
Tips
  • Turning off TC and ABS may help achieve a better time. The author was off by about 0.075 seconds before changing these settings.
  • Some players go out into the grass on the left for the first turn, coming in wide. This is a viable strategy due to the length of the turn.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    For the first corner, do not try to slide around it.
  2. 2
    Brake when the driving line indicates and get down to about 40mph before turning.
  3. 3
    When you turn, get off the track as close to the hay bales as possible.
  4. 4
    The next two turns are drift turns.
  5. 5
    Achieve about a 30-degree angle to the curve.
  6. 6
    Hit the gas and accelerate through the curve to drift.
Tips
  • This test is considered a reward for completing the previous challenging test.
  • The author enjoys racing on dirt and snow and wishes there were more rally events.
  • There is more than 1/2 second of extra time available in this test.
  • Learning to drift is beneficial for future rally events.
  • The car used for this test is a Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI '10, which is recommended for rally events.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The magic number for both Lesmo corners is 69mph.
  2. 2
    Stick to the driving line for the first corner.
  3. 3
    Brake to about 72mph when indicated.
  4. 4
    As you turn, the car will slow down slightly without using the brakes.
  5. 5
    As soon as the speed hits 69mph, mash the gas.
  6. 6
    Be ready for the second turn.
  7. 7
    Brake when indicated for the second turn.
  8. 8
    Cut hard right.
  9. 9
    You should slide right through the apex and be lined up perfectly with the finish line.
Tips
  • There is no need to go into the grass on this turn; the car will slide sufficiently on the track.
  • The author expresses dissatisfaction with the car's speed and tires for Monza.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Locate the billboard that casts a shadow on the track.
  2. 2
    Use this shadow as your braking point.
  3. 3
    Brake late at this point.
Tips
  • You do not need to touch or draft other cars for this challenge.
  • Using the billboard's shadow as a braking point makes this challenge very easy.

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