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Old 2005-05-31, 10:15 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by MattR
I would agree that Solo trials are easier on brakes that RFR, RFR is a tough brake track.... However, in solo2 you can get away with soft brakes, (even though you wont be as competitive, you can get through the course)...in Solo Trials, the speed you carry requires that the brake system is working to full capability, it won;t kill you brakes like the track, but you use them hard when you need them.
However... I would say that good brakes are the #1 thing that will lower lap times in Solo1. The ability to stretch the straights longer is a huge advantage, since that means more time at top speed.
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