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* Lab 004: 6 days later or pay {{A8Tokens|1,000}} |
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{{A8R&D v2|1|901|The Secret Lab|Classic|5|12|Collect Quality Checks|Drift Distance: 800|2|Perfect Nitro Triggered: 4|3|6|40|{{A8Credits|1,750}}<br/>{{A8Tokens|5}}}} |
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== Tips / Warnings == |
== Tips / Warnings == |
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+ | *The minimum tune needed to complete the event is [5505 2050], which requires {{A8Credits|1,800,000}}, 13 {{ra|Mid-Techs}}, and 24 {{le|Rotary Engines}}. As the R&D boxes give a total of 8 engine cards, 16 have to be acquired by other means. |
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* There are 3 free upgrades given in the R&D. (2, 8, 18) |
* There are 3 free upgrades given in the R&D. (2, 8, 18) |
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** Before attempting Test 8, install Top Speed Level 2 and use the free upgrade on Top Speed Level 3 (Token-only upgrade). |
** Before attempting Test 8, install Top Speed Level 2 and use the free upgrade on Top Speed Level 3 (Token-only upgrade). |
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*The minimum tune needed to complete the event is [5505 2050], which requires {{A8Credits|2,066,575}}, proper use of the Free Upgrades, 6 {{ra|Mid-Techs}}, and 10 {{le|Rotary Engines}}. As the R&D boxes give a total of 8 engine cards, 2 have to be acquired by other means. |
*The minimum tune needed to complete the event is [5505 2050], which requires {{A8Credits|2,066,575}}, proper use of the Free Upgrades, 6 {{ra|Mid-Techs}}, and 10 {{le|Rotary Engines}}. As the R&D boxes give a total of 8 engine cards, 2 have to be acquired by other means. |
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** As the RX-8 Special Edition has superb drifting and handling at stock, handling upgrades aren't necessary for a minimum tune. |
** As the RX-8 Special Edition has superb drifting and handling at stock, handling upgrades aren't necessary for a minimum tune. |
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Revision as of 19:44, 7 May 2019
The Mazda RX-8 Special Edition's Research & Development event was released as the 37th R&D event as part of the Asphalt Moments Update on July 19, 2018, after the Sbarro GT1 Championship. It was revived as part of the Holiday Update's Asphalt Moments series on January 4, 2019. The event was revived a second time in the 2019 Spring Update on May 5, 2019, after the Equus Bass 770's Championship event.
The event has 4 labs spanning a total of 44 tests with a time limit of 9 days once the event is started.
The labs will unlock in the following schedule:
Tests
Test | Recm Rank | Track | Game mode | Required QC | Max QC | Primary Goal | Secondary Goal #1 (QC) | Secondary Goal #2 (QC) | Collectable QC on track | Auto-Test Price | Rewards |
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Lab .001. | |||||||||||
.001. | 901 | The Secret Lab | Classic | 5 | 12 | Collect Quality Checks | Drift Distance: 800 (2 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 4 (3 QC) |
6 | 40 | 1,750 5 |
.002. | 909 | Sector 8 | Classic | 5 | 12 | Collect Quality Checks | Perfect Nitro Triggered: 4 (2 QC) |
Total Air Time: 8 s (3 QC) |
6 | 40 | 1,750 Free Upgrade |
.003. | 916 | French Guiana | Classic | 5 | 12 | Finish at least Third | Flat Spins: 2 (2 QC) |
No Wrecks (3 QC) |
6 | 50 | 2,000 R&D Basic Kit Box |
.004. | 924 | The Great Wall | Classic | 6 | 12 | Finish at least Third | Barrel Rolls: 3 (2 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 4 (3 QC) |
6 | 50 | 2,000 10 |
.005. | 931 | Barcelona | Knockdown | 6 | 12 | Finish First | Knockdowns without Wreck: 3 (2 QC) |
Knockdowns: 5 (3 QC) |
6 | 60 | 2,250 5 |
.006. | 939 | The London Eye | Classic | 13 | 12 | Finish First | Perfect Runs: 2 (2 QC) |
Flat Spins in One Jump: 2 (3 QC) |
6 | 60 | 2,500 5 |
.007. | 955 NS |
Dragon Tree | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:49:011 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | 200 | 2,750 15 R&D Basic Kit Box |
Lab .002. | |||||||||||
.008. | 963 | The River Fort | Classic | 7 | 14 | Finish First | Perfect Nitro Triggered: 5 (3 QC) |
Barrel Rolls: 4 (3 QC) |
7 | 70 | 3,000 Free Upgrade |
.009. | 975 | Test Site: Omega | Classic | 7 | 14 | Finish First | Flat Spins in One Jump: 2 (3 QC) |
Knockdowns: 5 (3 QC) |
7 | 70 | 3,000 5 |
.010. | 991 | London | Gate Drift | 8 | 14 | Reach 9,000 points | Drift Distance: 1,400 (3 QC) |
Drift Distance: 1,600 (3 QC) |
7 | 80 | 3,500 20 |
.011. | 1012 NSTK |
Great Wall Rev. | Classic | 8 | 14 | Beat 2:59 | Perfect Runs: 3 (3 QC) |
Flat Spins: 4 (3 QC) |
7 | 80 | 4,000 R&D Basic Kit B0x |
.012. | 1036 | Fr. Guiana Rev. | Classic | 8 | 14 | Finish First | Total Air Time: 3 s (3 QC) |
Knockdowns without Wreck: 4 (3 QC) |
7 | 80 | 4,250 10 |
.013. | 1047 | Barcelona Reverse | Elimination | 17 | 14 | Finish First | Perfect Nitro Triggered: 5 (3 QC) |
No Wrecks (3 QC) |
7 | 90 | 4,500 10 |
.014. | 1063 | Azure Coast Reverse | Classic | 17 | 14 | Finish First | Drift Distance: 1,200 (3 QC) |
Knockdowns without Wreck: 5 (3 QC) |
7 | 90 | 4,500 5 |
.015. | 1085 TK |
Ipanema Showdown | Classic | 17 | 14 | Beat 2:43 | Perfect Runs: 3 (3 QC) |
Total Air Time: 3 s (3 QC) |
7 | 95 | 4,750 5 R&D Basic Kit Box |
.016. | 1112 | Cloud Nine | Infected | 17 | 14 | Finish First | Knockdowns: 5 (3 QC) |
Barrel Rolls: 4 (3 QC) |
7 | 95 | 5,250 10 |
.017. | 1144 NSTK |
Tokyo | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 2:04:212 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | 450 | 5,500 40 |
Lab .003. | |||||||||||
.018. | 1158 | Sector 8 Reverse | Classic | 17 | 16 | Finish First | Flat Spins in One Jump: 2 (3 QC) |
No Wrecks (4 QC) |
8 | 105 | 7,000 25 Free Upgrade |
.019. | 1168 | Nevada | Classic | 17 | 16 | Finish First | Knockdowns without Wreck: 6 (3 QC) |
Knockdowns: 8 (4 QC) |
8 | 105 | 7,250 R&D Advanced Kit Box |
.020. | 1182 TK |
The Rose of the Desert | Unplugged | 18 | 14 | Beat 2:27 | Perfect Runs: 3 (3 QC) |
Knockdowns without Wreck:4 (4 QC) |
6 | 120 | 7,500 10 |
.021. | 1198 | The Dragon's Den | Classic | 18 | 16 | Finish First | Drift Distance: 1,400 (3 QC) |
Barrel Rolls: 8 (4 QC) |
8 | 120 | 8,000 10 |
.022. | 1228 | San Diego Harbor | Elimination | 19 | 16 | Finish First | No Wrecks (3 QC) |
Flat Spins: 6 (4 QC) |
8 | 125 | 8,250 5 |
.023. | 1258 NSTK |
Alps | Classic | 19 | 16 | Beat 2:19 | Flat Spins: 4 (3 QC) |
Total Air Time: 4 s (4 QC) |
8 | 150 | 8,500 15 R&D Basic Kit Box |
.024. | 1280 NSTK |
Westminster Bridge | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:07.716 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | 800 | 8,750 30 |
.025. | 1296 | Dubai Reverse | Flawless | 20 | 17 | Finish First | Perfect Runs: 4 (4 QC) |
Drift Distance: 1,500 (4 QC) |
8 | 175 | 10,000 20 |
.026. | 1321 NSTK |
Oceanview Derby | Classic | 22 | 17 | Beat 2:20 | Perfect Nitro Triggered: 6 (4 QC) |
Barrel Rolls: 5 (4 QC) |
8 | 200 | 10,500 R&D Advanced Kit Box |
.027. | 1353 | Nevada Reverse | Infected | 22 | 17 | Finish First | Total Air Time: 3 s (4 QC) |
Knockdowns without Wreck: 4 (4 QC) |
8 | 225 | 11,000 15 |
.028. | 1393 NSTK |
Mount Teide | Classic | 24 | 17 | Beat 2:42 | Knockdowns: 5 (4 QC) |
Flat Spins in One Jump: 3 (4 QC) |
8 | 250 | 11,250 10 |
.029. | 1442 NSTK |
Iceland Reverse | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:44.049 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | 1,400 | 11,500 35 |
Lab .004. | |||||||||||
.030. | 1452 | Route 375-1 | Classic | 12 | 18 | Finish First | Barrel Rolls: 6 (4 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 4 (5 QC) |
8 | 275 | 11,750 5 |
.031. | 1463 NSTK |
Crystal Lake | Classic | 25 | 18 | Beat 2:52 | Flat Spins: 6 (4 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 10 (5 QC) |
8 | 300 | 12,250 10 R&D Basic Kit Box |
.032. | 1475 | Venice Reverse | Elimination | 13 | 18 | Finish First | No Wrecks (4 QC) |
Knockdowns: 5 (5 QC) |
8 | 325 | 12,750 10 |
.033. | 1487 NSTK |
Sky Drop | Classic | 26 | 18 | Beat 2:32 | No Wrecks (4 QC) |
Flat Spins: 10 (5 QC) |
8 | 325 | 14,000 50 |
.034. | 1502 | The Mirage | Unplugged | 27 | 18 | Finish First | Drift Distance: 1,800 (4 QC) |
Perfect Runs: 4 (5 QC) |
8 | 350 | 16,000 10 |
.035. | 1516 | Azure Coast | Knockdown | 14 | 18 | Knockdowns without Wreck: 10 | Knockdowns without Wreck: 12 (4 QC) |
Knockdowns without Wreck: 15 (5 QC) |
8 | 350 | 16,750 R&D Advanced Kit Box |
.036. | 1531 | Classified | Flawless | 29 | 18 | Finish First | Perfect Runs: 4 (4 QC) |
Perfect Nitro Triggered: 10 (5 QC) |
8 | 375 | 17,000 10 |
.037. | 1548 NSTK |
San Diego Harbor Rev. | Unplugged | 31 | 19 | Beat 1:57 | Flat Spins in One Jump: 3 (5 QC) |
Total Air Time: 10 s (5 QC) |
8 | 400 | 17,250 5 |
.038. | 1565 NSTKET |
Wall Ascent | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 1:02:887 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | 1,800 | 17,500 40 |
.039. | 1582 | Iceland | Gate Drift | 28 | 19 | Reach 23,000 points | Drift Distance: 3,200 (5 QC) |
Drift Distance: 3,600 (5 QC) |
8 | 500 | 18,250 10 |
.040. | 1603 NSTK |
Dubai | Flawless | 15 | 19 | Beat 1:43 | Perfect Runs: 4 (5 QC) |
Beat 1:42 (5 QC) |
8 | 650 | 20,000 50 |
.041. | 1623 | Buddha's Teachings | Knockdown | 31 | 19 | Finish First | Knockdowns: 14 (5 QC) |
Knockdown without Wreck: 10 (5 QC) |
8 | 800 | 22,500 10 R&D Professional Kit Box |
.042. | 1643 | Tokyo Reverse | Infected | 32 | 19 | Beat 3:30:5 | Perfect Nitro: 12 (5 QC) |
Beat 3:30 (5 QC) |
8 | 950 | 24,250 15 |
.043. | 1666 | Avalanche Alley | Classic | 33 | 19 | Finish First | Flat Spins: 6 (5 QC) |
No Wrecks (5 QC) |
8 | 1,100 | 26,000 30 |
.044. | 1689 NSTKET |
Alps Reverse | Ultimate AI Challenge | - | - | Beat 0:51:315 | - ( QC) |
- ( QC) |
- | 2,100 | 29,000 100 Mazda RX-8 Special Edition |
Total Costs/Rewards:
- 442,000
- 675
- 77 cards from R&D Boxes
- 6 R&D Basic Kit Box (Grants 5 cards)
- 3 R&D Advanced Kit Box (Grants 10 cards)
- 1 R&D Professional Kit Box (Grants 17 cards)
- 3 Mazda RX-8 Special Edition Free Upgrades
- Auto-Test: 16,075
- Quality Checks: 658
- Minimum Number of Proto Keys Used: 68
Test Count by race mode:
- Classic: 21
- Time Attack: 0
- Ultimate AI Challenge: 6
- Gate Drift: 2
- Elimination: 3
- Infected: 3
- Unplugged: 3
- Flawless: 3
- Knockdown: 3
- Main goal as Beat time test: 11
Tips / Warnings
v4.2
- The minimum tune needed to complete the event is [5505 2050], which requires 1,800,000, 13 Mid-Techs, and 24 Rotary Engines. As the R&D boxes give a total of 8 engine cards, 16 have to be acquired by other means.
v3.7
- There are 3 free upgrades given in the R&D. (2, 8, 18)
- Before attempting Test 8, install Top Speed Level 2 and use the free upgrade on Top Speed Level 3 (Token-only upgrade).
- Before attempting Test 18, install Nitro Level 3 and use the free upgrade on Nitro Level 4 (Token-only upgrade).
- The minimum tune needed to complete the event is [5505 2050], which requires 2,066,575, proper use of the Free Upgrades, 6 Mid-Techs, and 10 Rotary Engines. As the R&D boxes give a total of 8 engine cards, 2 have to be acquired by other means.
- As the RX-8 Special Edition has superb drifting and handling at stock, handling upgrades aren't necessary for a minimum tune.
Name | B Parts |
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Champion Kit Box | 0.05 | 8.06 | 8.43 | 3.98 | 8.06 | ||
Daily Kit Box † | 0.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.63 | 17.02 | ||
Engine Box 1-5 | 2.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
Extra Fusion Box † | 0.00 | 9.78 | 10.63 | 0.00 | 8.94 | ||
Finish Line Box | 1.30 | 2.37 | 2.27 | 2.71 | 9.23 | ||
Multiplayer Pro Box | 0.22 | 7.31 | 9.25 | 0.00 | 7.96 | ||
Optimal Shuffle Box | 0.00 | 8.01 | 7.81 | 1.17 | 26.56 | ||
Optimal Split Box | 0.00 | 13.37 | 13.37 | 0.40 | 20.52 | ||
Parts Box 1-5 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20.57 | ||
Random Box 1-5 | 0.18 | 13.05 | 12.58 | 0.06 | 12.79 | ||
Specialist Kit Box | 0.00 | 10.74 | 9.63 | 0.00 | 8.52 | ||
Starter Fusion Box † | 0.49 | 13.46 | 12.96 | 0.00 | 12.22 | ||
Tech Box 1-5 | 0.00 | 35.41 | 35.65 | 19.54 | 0.00 | ||
Ultra Fusion Box † | 0.00 | 2.64 | 3.52 | 0.00 | 3.27 |
- Players who have many unopened boxes may use the table to the right as a guide which boxes to open first. It displays percentages of Pro Kits per box, compiled by WikiProject Statistics. For further details, see Pro Kit Box statistics comparison.
- The Champion Kit Box and the Specialist Kit Box grant at least 1 Mid-Tech (undocumented).
- The Daily Kit Box † grants exactly 1 Mid-Tech or Advanced Tech with a ratio of 3:1 (undocumented).
- As this R&D event is based on the event for the Lotus Evora Sport 410, many of the same tips and warnings for that event apply here:
- In Test .026., be careful of taking the cave shortcut route, as infected AIs tend to take the long route faster than the player can take the cave shortcut route.
- The time limit for Test .042. can be difficult to keep track of as Infected races do not display the player's race time until the post-race results are shown. The traffic and infected AI racers also increase the chances of a Wreck (especially with Infection Overload), making Test .042. very perilous.
Trivia
- Main article: Research & Development/Mazda RX-8 Special Edition/Quotes
- Similar to the Evora's R&D, the quote for Test 31 mentions The Great Wall but Patagonia is used instead. The Great Wall is used for Test 38 but as an Ultimate AI Challenge instead of a Race Time goal.
- Test 33 mentions Venice but Tenerife is used instead. Venice is used for Test 32 but does not have a Race Time goal.