F1 2012

F1 2012

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Austin Power

Austin Power

In Time Trial, beat the lap time of 1:39.635 at the Austin, Texas circuit.

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How to unlock the Austin Power achievement in F1 2012 - Definitive Guide

Here is a video guide for the achievement:

Tips:

Pre-Race:
- Main Menu, Proving Grounds, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, United States, Dry.
- Engineer, Quick Car Setup: DRY.

Pre-Lap:
- Save up KERS to use while pulling into the straightaway after the last corner, and make sure to have DRS deployed.
- Pass the line going as fast as possible to give yourself the best possible chance of a fast lap.

Lap:
- Make sure to downshift (x button) when braking to reduce braking distance.
- Use your ghost as a benchmark and keep in mind where you should make up ground on it.
- Use KERS and DRS at the beginning of the long straight, until you have about half a bar of KERS left, while keeping DRS deployed.
- I prefer to have the "corners only" race line enabled to give me a braking reference, and the fastest line through each corner.
- Use the remainder of your KERS in the final stretch, and make sure to have DRS enabled.
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19 Sep 2012 01:33

6 Comments
Just want to mention that I did got the achievement without downshifting, and I only boost my setup only 1 more to dry. You sound like it is crucial to get the achievement, but you might want to mention that you don't ABSOLUTELY need to do these two points, and that you can try without them if you are uncomfortable with any of these two! But great guide anyway!
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By light447 on 20 Sep 2012 00:04
the downshifting with auto method is brilliant, as well as hugging the inside of that curve you mention in the vid. nice tips and a positive from me.
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By SpeedbirdSix on 21 Sep 2012 19:39
Awesome guide. I found the Ferrari more stable when cornering, but downshifting into corners is the most crucial element for beating the lap time required.
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By kbgray27 on 29 Sep 2012 22:31
It's not crucial. Just normal drive without any of these, just kers/drs and you get time below 1:39. Easy achievement.
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By mattaman POL on 04 Oct 2012 09:06
- Very useful, thanks. the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is a very stable car laugh
-Muy útil, gracias. El Vodafone McLaren Mercedes es un coche muy estable [laugh
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By InviernoCero2 on 23 Sep 2020 09:15
Thanks maka
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By OBlockMafia on 20 Apr 2024 14:05
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You need to beat a time of a 1:39.635 at the Austin track (Circuit of the Americas) and it has to be a valid lap time for this one to unlock. The time itself is not difficult to beat, however if you are struggling a custom setup may help. If you are struggling to find a site that has setups. I personally use this site; RaceDepartment.com Setups. I beat it by 0.8s in the end after only 5/10 laps with a few mistakes, so this one should be quite easy to beat.
If you are struggling, refer to the video & guide below

 

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You should get this while going for "Trials FORMULA ONE" so it takes one of the 5 circuits out.
Choose Dry weather and change the set-up of your car to get a faster lap. I recommend using THIS SITE for car set-ups.
Here is a video of this getting done that might help you with the times on each sector:

F1 2012 - Austin Power Achievement/Trophy Guide - YouTube

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