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Gran Turismo 5

-VERY HARD ONE-

Struggling with the Eigar Norwand race in Gran Turismo 5? Get gold with this detailed walkthrough, including checkpoint times and turn-by-turn strategy.

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Struggling with the Eigar Norwand race in Gran Turismo 5? Get gold with this detailed walkthrough, including checkpoint times and turn-by-turn strategy.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by mashing the gas and keeping the car straight. You'll go airborne around 6 seconds in; aim for the left side of the road.
  2. 2
    Just before the mailbox on the left, brake hard down to 40 mph, then enter the sharp right turn while coasting to about 36 mph.
  3. 3
    At the apex of the right turn, briefly tap the gas (1/4 second) then immediately brake for the sharp left turn, aiming for around 30 mph.
  4. 4
    Feather the gas until the car is straight, then mash it and move to the left. You should see the clock tick over to 21 as your car straightens.
  5. 5
    For the next right turn, you can either follow the driving line and brake to 34 mph, or catch the left grass and spin through at 36 mph. Avoid hitting the gas too early to prevent crashing into the "Wall of Doom".
  6. 6
    If lined up well, you can hit the gas slightly before braking for the next left turn. The camber allows for a deep entry; brake to about 40 mph.
  7. 7
    Mash the gas for the small right turn, accelerating fully. You can use the right grass if needed. Aim to hit the front of the bridge just under 34 seconds for a split time of 35.1-35.4. Focus on the road rather than checking your split time.
  8. 8
    For the large curve that follows, keep your left wheels on the line. Brake hard just past where the red line turns. Do not steer during braking. Release the brake and turn when speed is in the 70s mph, allowing you to go wide and reach about 64 mph before gently accelerating.
  9. 9
    Around 3/4 of the way through this curve, there's a rock formation; this is your target to accelerate again, but do so gently.
  10. 10
    As you enter the tunnel, check your time. You need to be at least in the 50s, preferably 49, to have a chance at gold. A time of 51 or higher means you won't get gold.
Tips
  • Checkpoints: The first checkpoint is at the end of the bridge (aim for 35.4 or less, ideally 35.1-35.4). The second is coming out of the tunnel (aim for 57.7 or less). It's suggested to check your time as you *enter* the bridge (aim for 33-34) and as you *enter* the tunnel (aim for low 50s, preferably 49). Checking split times mid-corner can lead to errors.
  • Assists: Default settings (TC=5, ABS=1) are recommended. Increasing TC to 7, for example, can slow you down by about 0.300 seconds per lap, making gold impossible.
  • Practice: While getting good times on the first two segments is important, consistent practice on the final section is crucial to avoid bombing the end after a good start.
  • Patience: This race is notoriously difficult and requires significant practice and patience.

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