Talk:Lamborghini Huracán (Research & Development)/@comment-27693246-20160309221712/@comment-62.225.148.98-20160309232337

7.5 checks isn't much, really.

From an average player (= not spending money [= no infinite credits/boosts], but playing quite a lot): The main issue I had the last time I tried, is that upgrades are so darn expensive. The best advice I can give to everyone: USE YOU FREE UPGRADES ON THE FUCKIN' HIGH SPEED ONLY! This time there are 3 free Upgrades around. 1/3, 1/6 and 2/16.BEFORE you finish 1/3 you should really, REALLY, upgrade High Speed with Credits (to Lv. 1, I think Lv. 2 is locked). At some point it might be that a Nitro upgrade costs 50k and a High Speed Upgrade costs 100k, so you decide to level Nitro as you have only 50k and are going to get a free upgrade after the next race and don't wanna waste time on your keys by farming to 100k, which is fine. Now the next Nitro costs 150k, making it the most expensive. So you get your free upgrade, BUT: as I said, use it on High Speed. Sure, you could have saved 50k by leveling Nitro, but think about the fact that you only save 50k IF you really get the car at all. For that matter you must not look for maximizing credits saved but for maximizing car performance and as it turns out High Speed gives you more Speed Bonus than Nitro PLUS it is permanent and not only relevant with Nitro Boost (which doesn't last too long anyway).

So with this you can get your High Speed to Lv 4 without much effort (1st with credits, 3 free upgrades). 1412 or 1413 Upgrades is what the average player might be able to afford.

Looking at Pro Kits, the average player should be able to get 2121:

Now the big deal is: 1413/2121 won't be enough to beat the AI in Lab. 003 if they kept the level of the first Huracan Event (where I wasn't even able to finish the final AI in Lab. 002 with double boost - and I'm a really good driver).

Which brings me to the next point: As I said, Lv 4 max speed, Lv 2-3 Nitro and Lv 2 Tires + Drivetrain will still give you a max speed and Nitro Speed lower than the AI in the normal tests. Usually that's not a big deal (in Single player you can even beat AI if recommended rank is 200-300 higher than your actual rank) but your Accerlation and Handling are horrible. You have to be a good driver in order to even complete the main goal of normal Lab 003 tests. In contrast to Single Player you have to do those several times tho. And by several times I mean like 10 times.

Thinking about it, I like the idea. They force you to either be good at the game or spend some money. However, both methods seem fair as you know you have done sth not everyone has done to get the car. If everyone just got the car *cough*4c*cough* it doesn't feel as special as it is supposed to be. I'm looking forward to this event :)