CSR Racing

                                 CSR Racing
                             For iPhone / iPad
                    Guide by Michael Funaro (Lordmagnet)
                        Guide Version 1.03 (12-19-12)
                            (1st Ver.: 7-02-12)

Developed by Boss Alien LTD

Published by NaturalMotion Games

Released: June 28th, 2012

Current Game Version (as of this guide version): 1.2.0

The game is separated into 5 levels known as tiers. To progress to the next tier you must participate in Crew Battles and eventually defeat the Crew Leader.

To be able to beat the crew members you will need to modify your vehicle. Regulation Races are a great place to grind out some cash.

When you reach a new tier, you will need to buy a new vehicle of that tier type (see the Vehicle list for details).

Races come in 2 distances:

1/4 mile race: These are the most common type, and also the more difficult in my opinion. These races require better timing on the players part, with good starts and good shifting. Grip and Gearbox stats are important here.

1/2 mile race: These endurance races depend a bit more on the vehicle stats. Power and weight are important here.

Races come in 4 difficulties:

Easy (1 bar filled out of the 4):

Don't fear these. Your vehicle is superior in every way to your opponents, and even with racing slip ups on your part you should win (Don't fall asleep at the wheel though, it's not impossible to lose).

Challenging (2 bars filled out of the 4):

Your vehicle rating is very similar to the opponents. Sloppy driving skills will see you lose this race, but perfect (or good) launches and shifting will grab you the win.

Hard (3 bars filled out of the 4):

Your opponent has a superior vehicle rating to you, and you need more modifications to your vehicle. These races might be possible to win with perfect driving, a mechanic tune up, and lots of luck.

Extreme (4 bars filled out of the 4):

Don't even attempt it. You need a serious vehicle upgrade.

Each race requires 3 interactions from the player: The vehicle launch, shifting gears, and using the nitrous boost.

Vehicle Launch:

The race will not start until you are pushing on the accelerator.

For a 'Perfect Start' you will need to rev the vehicle at the rpm where the green shift lift is flashing by the time the race starts. This shift light can be found between the tachometer and the gear indicator.

Tip: The accelerator doesn't need to be pressed down when the race starts, all that matters is the rpm the vehicle is currently revved to. If you have a problem with launches, try to over-rev the engine and let the rev fall down to the green shift light position when the countdown is over.

Shifting Gears:

For a 'Perfect Shift' you need to hit the upshift paddle (the right paddle) when the green shift light is flashing. Below the shift light you will see 3 blue lights build up (bottom to top) before the green shift light activates, like it is saying "1...2...3...shift now". Above the tachometer you will also see the words 'GET READY' and 'SHIFT NOW'.

Nitrous Boost:

Nitrous will give you a serious boost of speed during races. The nitrous button can be found on the left side of the race view. It is a red circular button with N2O written on it.

Tip: The best time to boost is after your wheelspins. Thus, I prefer to use it after shifting into 3rd gear, since you wheelspin on launch and usually after shifting into 2nd. Nitrous boosting during wheelspin will only extend the spin longer.

After Race Screen:

Not only do you race faster with Perfect and Good shifts/starts, but you also earn bonus cash.

The tier of your vehicle dictates which races it can compete in.

The overall strength of your vehicle.

Increases acceleration when not spinning the wheels. As a side effect increases wheelspin.

Note: The lower the number the better.

Decreasing weight increases acceleration. As a side effect decreases grip.

Decreases wheelspin.

Note: The lower the number the better.

Decreasing gearbox increases rev speed, and decreases shift time.

Stat Change: -Weight (Good effect), -Grip (Bad effect)

Stat Change: +Grip

Most of the time this upgrades improves Gearbox, but sometimes it will improve Grip instead.

Stat Change: -Gearbox (Good effect) / +Grip

Stat Change: +Power

Stat Change: +Power

Stat Change: +Power

No stat change, but provides the nitrous boost during races. Further upgrades provide more powerful boosts.

Found under the Paintshop, decals provide bonus cash in races.

Available: Tier 1+

Race your own car and set the difficulty higher for bigger prizes.

3 selectable difficulties: Rookie, Amateur, & Pro. This mode can be raced indefinitely.

Available: Tier 1+

Race your own car against progressively tougher opponents for increasing prizes.

24 rounds each tier.

Available: Tier 1+

Rise to the challenge and beat a mystery street racer!

Available: Tier 1+

High reward in special loan cars. Three per day. Come back each day for Bigger Prizes.

Available: Tier 1+

Beat crew members in turn, then beat the crew leader to unlock the next tier.

This category consists of 4 crew members and 3 battles against the crew leader.

Note: Each battle against the crew leader costs 2 gas units.

Available: Tier 2+, Available to all tiers after beating tier 5

Fit the correct upgrades to qualify to enter this event.

Challenges:

Available: Tier 3+, Available to all tiers after beating tier 5

A test of your upgrade and tuning skill as well as your driving prowess.

Accessible by only the specificed vehicle type.

Available: Tier 4 only

Race in cars from a single manufacturer. Choose the right car and upgrades to win.

1/4 Mile Races

1/4 Mile Races

1/2 Mile Races

1/4 Mile Races

1/2 Mile Races

At the end of races you have a chance for an Agent Deal to pop up. The Agent will offer a random car (limited by the highest tier you have access to, but usually the tier you were currently racing in) 50% (or 75%, but this is unconfirmed by me) off the cost. These are amazing deals!

After the final race with a crew leader, they will offer you an optional race where you can win their vehicle. Note that unless your vehicle is fully modified and is mechanic tuned, or you purchase the super nitrous for $2.99, you will most definitely lose this race. So skip this and save your 5 gold.

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Mustang Boss LS* > Mustang Boss 302 > Corvette C6 > Camaro ZL1 > M3 Coupe

T4 / 560

Audi R8 > Nissan GT-R > Corvette ZR1 > Ford GT

Audi R8 LMS ultra CSR* > Audi R8 LMS ultra > BMW Z4 GT3 > Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

Asterisk(*) = A gold purchase only vehicle

Many of the features in the game can be manipulated by changing your devices date and time. This can be achieved by going to Settings >> General >> Date & Time. Turn off 'Set Automatically' and select 'Set Date & Time'. See the sections below for further details.

Manually set your device date ahead 1 month and return to the game. Each time this is done you will be given 1 gold for free. Remember to change the year when going from December to January.

Set your device time forward an hour to instantly replenish your gas supply.

Set your device time forward the appropriate amount to instantly receive delivery of vehicles and parts. An hour will do the trick for all.

Setting your device ahead a day will refresh these races instantly.

• Sign up for Facebook and attach it to this game. If you already have an account, make a secondary account. I myself use a secondary account just for game purposes. This can also be done via Twitter or SMS. This will provide several benefits in this game:
• Attaching your Facebook will give you a gold.
• Sharing your level ups will give you cash.
• Under the gas list, invite yourself on facebook to get free gas (limited to 3 times a day per method).

Tip from Rivan:

"Tier 5 ladder final race can be lost countless times, earning a minimum of $15,999 per loss.

In addition you earn:

$5,999 per perfect start

$3,999 per perfect shift

$1,999 per good shift.

Depending on your car upgrades, you can get 5 perfect shifts in the 1/4mile.

I'm using the R8 LMS Ultra with level 5 everything except intake is 4, nitro is 3, body is 3. Given that spec I only get 4 shifts in before race end, but: If you hold down the gas during the countdown and release it just as the "1" reaches it's smallest point, you will perfect start every time. No more "feathering" the pedal.

So, doing that, I make a maximum of $37,994 per loss."

Q: What are the requirements of this game?

A: Compatible with iPhone 3GS/4/4S, iPod touch 3rd/4th Gen, and iPad, with iOS 4.0 or later.

Q: Do I need to spend any money on this game?

A: No. Not only is this app free, but the whole game can be played and completed without purchasing any in-game currency.

Q: How can I earn gold without paying for it?

A: Each level up provides you with a single gold, each defeated crew leader earns you 5 gold. Rating the app will yield a few gold. Also see the Tips, Tricks & Cheats secton of this guide for more.

Q: Images and vehicle skins aren't showing up in my game.

A: Until this bug is fixed you will need to restart the game. An easy way to do this is while in-game hold the sleep button down until the "Slide to power off" appears, instead, hold down the Home button on the device. This will force close the current app.

Q: When I buy a new car do I have to buy upgrades for it all over again?

A: Yes. Each new car comes stock and will need to be re-upgraded.

• Thanks to Nate via email for Vehicle information, Race mode information, and a gas trick.
• Thanks to Rivan for cash farming tip.
• Thanks to Haiqi for the FWD challenge name.
• Thanks to PT for tier 1 max stats.
• Thanks to Arturo for some car stats.

Copyright 2012 Michael Funaro

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CSR Racing is Copyright NaturalMotion Games Ltd 2012.