SIDESWIPE TRAINING in PLATINUM TIME

You can find many sites on the Internet telling you to aim your strikes at the joining points between building sections to break down four sections for each strike. This is rubbish for use in attaining a Platinum time on this training level. There are plenty of blue ammo boxes to keep Sideswipe fully charged on this level so just hold the R button down so you can concentrate on driving down the center red line.

The key is to stay in the center, Sideswipe's destructive power is at maximum extension of its side thrusters. The first building is lined up for you, just get on the R button and take it out.

As you turn left, it's important that you take out the five sections on the south side of building 2 to your immediate right. The more sections you take out the better because you'll have time to get centered after the U-turn. The western section is critical for another reason too. Taking it out early will allow you to make the turn into the second alley sooner. I like to take out all five because it gives more time to get lined up perfectly to take out both sides. The "center" of the second alley is actually just to the right of the red line. You should see just a sliver of Sideswipe just to the right of the red line.

The center of the third alley is the same. You should see a sliver of Sideswipe just to the right of the red line.

If you miss a building section, forget about a Platinum time. Persistence will be rewarded. Keep trying.