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Down to the Wire

Down to the Wire

Pass for the lead and win on the last lap of a Multiplayer circuit race.

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How to unlock the Down to the Wire achievement in Forza Motorsport 5 - Definitive Guide

Can do this in private vs bots. Set up a private match, set bots to full. Make sure your not leading when you cross the line to start the last lap then win. POP.
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07 Dec 2013 14:51

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Thumbs up, I can confirm that you can do this on a 1 lap race aswell on top gear west. make sure the bot in second crosses the line before you when you launch at the start of the race. Overtake on the first corner and win the race... Achievement unlocks as you finish the race.
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By BaronVonBrannan on 19 Dec 2013 17:48
Sweet guide thanks
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By Funky Monkee on 26 Dec 2013 23:12
i can confirm that top gear one works thanks
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By Kickassgamers on 16 Aug 2014 09:21
I'm having real problems with this achievement. The solution posted by BaronVonBrannan does not work for me. The solution by G30RD1E also doesn't work. I've tried it with a second controller, only one bot, a full set of bots and it just doesn't unlock. I let the other car pass the first lap first, and then i overtake him (even got the bonus) and won the race. It doesn't unlock. Tried it at least six times. What am i doing wrong?
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By Kennyannydenny on 19 Sep 2014 19:34
Are you overtaking him on the very LAST lap? Could just be the problem with Xbox one achievements unlocking.
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By BaronVonBrannan on 20 Sep 2014 07:04
Yes, on the very last lap. He passes the line for the last lap first, and then i overtake him. It just doesn't unlock.
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By Kennyannydenny on 20 Sep 2014 10:10
Top gear one worked for me, thanks :)
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By on 24 Nov 2014 02:26
OK, it works, go to MULTIPLAYER, then press Y to create a Private Match lobby, then select a car of your choice, then press A to change Game Options, then select Game Options, then Top Gear West, then Max Drivatars 15, New Racer, Laps 1, Car Class to the same class as the car you chose for yourself, then press A, then press X to start race.
Don't move your car until you are in 2nd or 3rd place, then advance to 1st place & win. smile
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By ChockaShocka on 25 May 2015 16:30
I couldn't get the other solution to work for me (even using a car with higher speed and acceleration, somehow the drivatar kept driving faster than me), but this solution worked on the first try!
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By HyruleBalverine on 16 Jul 2015 05:16
Thanks ChockaShocka, worked like a charm!
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By iksolokos on 29 Sep 2020 12:47
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This literally can be done in less than 10 seconds. Head to Multiplayer and select Private Lobby. Once there, select these race options:

Game type: DRAG (very imporant)
Track: 2-Car 1/4 Mile Drag
Max Players: 2 (you & AI)
Max Drivatars: 1
Drivatar difficulty: NEW RACER
Force Off TCS: OFF
Easiest Shifting Allowed: AUTOMATIC
Number of Heats: This doesnt really matter but I would put more than 1 considering it might take a few tries and you dont wanna wait forever between races.
Car Class: Doesnt matter
Drive Type: ANY

Now, at the starting countdown, roll your Right Stick around so that to view your vehicle from the side angle where the opposing car will be in the background - keep it that way throughout the race. One the race begins, do not floor it and let the opposing car take the slight advantage of a half car length (you'll easily be able to see it with the side view - you'll wanna see the other car's front tire past your front bumper; that's a safe enough distance). Once the race reaches 50% - it will be displayed in the lower left corner - floor it. you will win by half a second. Voila.

Should be done within 9 to 12 seconds depending on your car class. I used an R class.
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02 Jan 2014 00:11

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This works! Thanks +1
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By Stealther GodX on 17 Jan 2014 00:59
Great find. Should be at top. I fell behind a whole second and won so this is almost a guarantee as long as you let the CPU get a better jump
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By Drevin Knight on 27 Jan 2014 00:37
thanks guys! smile
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By TonyD83 on 18 Jun 2014 23:27
Brilliant solution, thank you!
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By anarchyandyandi on 27 Oct 2015 10:34
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We create a free game, Indianapolis Oval track.

We bet one bot against ourselves. Laps: 3.

We do not overtake the enemy for the first 2 full circles, but stay close to him. On the last lap - overtake.
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16 Oct 2015 09:38

Just set the difficulty higher =)
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04 Jan 2015 12:42