If you don't have an original pressure-sensitive PS2 controller, remap your throttle and brake to the L2/R2 triggers for much finer acceleration control. 2. Essential Beginner Strategy
Look for 90s Japanese legends like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo or Subaru Impreza , which offer excellent performance for their price.
Immediately after buying any car (new or used), go to GT Auto for an oil change. For only 50 credits, this gives a 5% power boost.
Enable in the emulation settings if you plan on using texture mods or custom save files .
Complete the B and A License tests . Even getting "Bronze" awards you cars like the Volkswagen Lupo , which you can sell for extra starting cash.