Unlocking the Coveted Haos Time Trials: An Expert Gamer‘s Guide
As a long-time gamer and content creator specializing in the Grand Theft Auto series, I was eagerly anticipating the release of Hao‘s Special Works (HSW) and the exclusive time trials unlocked through this new performance tuning system. Having spent countless hours upgrading, testing, and perfecting runs in these new high-octane races across Los Santos, I‘m here to provide fellow enthusiasts with an in-depth guide to unlocking and dominating the Haos time trials.
Getting Access to HSW and the Time Trials
Gaining access to Hao‘s Special Works garage is the first step to unlocking the ability to take on the Haos time trials scattered around the map. Here‘s the process:
Wait for Haos‘ Call – After reaching a certain point in the Tuners DLC questline, skilled technician Haos will call you and invite you to his garage in south Los Santos. He‘ll text you the location, wanting you to check out a special project he‘s working on.
Find Haos‘ Vehicle – Head to the marked garage, and you‘ll find one of Haos‘ personal project vehicles waiting inside. This will be the car needed to complete the first time trial. In my case, it was a tuned Calico GTF.
Complete the Time Trial – Get in Haos‘ vehicle and drive to the first time trial start point, marked on the map with a stopwatch icon and purple corona. This trial has a fairly generous time limit, so focus on smoothly navigating the course without crashes to succeed.
Visit LS Car Meet – After completing the time trial in Haos‘ car, he‘ll invite you to the LS Car Meet to check out his new performance workshop. Fast travel or drive there when ready.
Get a Membership – Once at the Car Meet, approach the membership desk and purchase a membership if you don‘t already have one. This grants you full access to HSW.
Access Hao‘s Special Works – Inside the Car Meet garage, head left from the entrance and look for Hao‘s shop in the northeast corner. Congrats, you now have access to all of Hao‘s Special Works!
Overview of The Haos Time Trials
Successfully unlocking HSW will add 8 new time trials scattered across the map, signified by HSW icons instead of the usual stopwatch. These exclusive trials specially designed by Haos will challenge your driving skills and perfectly tuned HSW vehicles to the limit. Here are some key details:
HSW Vehicles Required – Only vehicles upgraded with Hao‘s Special Works performance mods can be used for his time trials. Have a couple go-to cars prepped before attempting them.
$250k Reward – Each trial completed under Haos‘ target time will award you $250,000 in GTA cash. Beating all 8 earns you $2 million!
HSW Elite Livery Unlock – Pass all trials under the time and you‘ll unlock the exclusive HSW Elite livery that can be applied to any HSW car for free. It‘s the ultimate flex to show off your elite driving status!
Now let‘s take a high-level look at each of the 8 Haos trials:
| Time Trial | Location | Difficulty | Optimal Route/Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Chianski | Mount Chilliad | Medium | Technical mountain roads best suited for agile cars |
| Altruist Pass | Raton Canyon | Hard | Tight twisty hill climbs requiring master throttle control |
| Calafia Way | Pacific Bluffs | Medium | Mix of highway and winding roads where top speed is key |
| Cassidy Creek | Raton Canyon | Medium | Balance of slick roads and rocky hill climbs |
| Vinewood Bowl | Vinewood Hills | Easy | Urban and suburban roads better for beginner drivers |
| Richman Glen | Richman Glen | Hard | Tight roads through mansions requiring pinpoint precision |
| Mad Wayne Thunder | Downtown to Port of LS | Medium | Highways and long straightaways benefiting fast cars |
| Land Act Dam | Land Act Dam | Hard | Treacherous dirt roads demand rugged off-roading ability |
Haos Time Trial locations scattered around Los Santos
While certainly challenging, none of the trials have unattainably difficult time limits if you have a properly tuned HSW car and clean driving lines. The Altruist Pass and Land Act Dam trials are probably the trickiest to master.
HSW Upgrades – The Key to Victory
Before attempting to conquer Haos‘ daunting time trials, you‘ll first want to upgrade your favorite car with his Special Works performance parts. These exotic tuner modifications are exclusive to next-gen consoles and push vehicles‘ capabilities to the very limits.
The upgrade options include improvements to top speed, acceleration, braking, and gear shifting. Of course, all these sexy mods come at a hefty GTA$ price tag.
Here‘s a comparison of some key stats between a stock Declasse Granger 3600LX and the HSW tuned version:
| Stat | Stock | HSW Tuned | % Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 121mph | 156mph | 29% |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s | 2.8s | 58% |
| Braking | 35ft | 25ft | 40% |
| Gear Shifting | 0.5s | 0.2s | 150% |
As you can see, the increases in acceleration, top speed, braking and shifting give properly tuned HSW vehicles a significant performance advantage perfect for shattering Haos‘ times.
Advanced Techniques for Dominating Time Trials
While HSW upgrades set you up for success equipment-wise, mastering these elite time trials still requires advanced driving skills and techniques. Here are some of my best tips for domination based on hours of attempts across all trials:
Memorize the Optimal Route – Every second counts when chasing top times, so commit the fastest routes to memory, visualizing upcoming curves and tricky sections.
Turn Off Traction Control – Learn to control wheel spin out of corners manually for faster exit speeds. Leave traction control on and you‘ll be slowed exiting turns.
Utilize Speed Boosting – Time boosts like slipstreams and curb boosts are extremely effective if you can chain them together through the course.
Prevent Wheel Spin – Limit wheel slippage on acceleration by modulating throttle control. Even minor oversteer slows you down.
Take Corners Smoothly – Brake in a straight line before corners, set up wide arcs to apexes preserving momentum, and gently roll back on the throttle.
Avoid Major Crashes – Brushing walls or trading paint can cost seconds you likely can‘t afford. Reset by failing if you take a huge crash.
With tons of practice, these techniques will let you inch closer and closer to Haos‘ mind-bending times. Don‘t be afraid to fail hundreds of times – that‘s the path to achieving that satisfying new personal best!
Rewarding Perks of the HSW Time Trials
Dedicated speed freaks who manage to conquer all 8 of Haos‘ uniquely challenging time trials will be handsomely rewarded for their efforts:
$2 Million Cash Payout – At $250k per triumph, nailing gold on every trial nets you a cool $2 million GTA dollars. Cha-ching!
HSW Elite Livery – As mentioned earlier, the exclusive, ultra badass HSW Elite livery unlocks when you defeat all time trials. It will strike envy into car meet onlookers!
Satisfaction of Being Elite – Earning these rewards ultimately provides that satisfying sense of driving elite status among the community. You‘ll get to casually flex your gold medals from the toughest races Los Santos has to offer!
And that covers everything you need to know about unlocking and dominating GTA Online‘s coveted Haos Special Works time trials! As an avid gamer and creator in the community, I‘m happy to help fellow driving fanatics achieve the thrill I get pushing these exotic HSW-tuned machines to their absolute limits across Los Santos and Blaine County.
Feel free to hit me up with any other questions in the comments section below, especially if you need advice choosing your perfect HSW car for crushing personal bests on the trials. Now stop reading… and go smash some records!
