I've actually done this route in real life today. I was around Appleby and Highforce Hotel was about 40 minutes away. So I just went for it. It's amazing how well it's been captured in the mod. It felt so familiar while I was driving. I knew which part was coming up as I drive even though it was my first time there!
There are a few places where the road gradient felt more dramatic in real life but looking back to the footage I recorded, the mod looks pretty much identical. Obviously driving it in real life intensifies the experience quite a bit.
Really, really outstanding work overall. Looking forward to see the improvements!
Here's the google maps link if anyone is close by and wants to try the loop.
https://goo.gl/maps/yCrnReQM27XA5VY4A
Make sure to bring a GoPro with you to record a video. I didn't have one and wished I did! Tried with a phone but it kept falling from the place I put it on during each climb so I gave up.