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How to do sharp turns in Mario Kart?

As you enter a turn, hit the R button and hold it to slide. This will allow you to turn more sharply and, if performed successfully, will offer up a speed boost.
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How do you make tight turns in Mario Kart?

If you tap or hold down the B button a little bit while turning, it will keep your turns tight and you will continue charging your mini-turbos so long as you slide to a stop.
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How do you drift sharper in Mario Kart 8?

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It works like this: do a little hop as you move into a turn and your kart will start to drift, releasing a burst of colored sparks behind it. During longer drifts, the sparks even change colors. Once you come out of the turn and stop drifting, you get a momentary speed boost.
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How do you steer better in Mario Kart?

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Why is it hard to turn in Mario Kart 8?

Check if steering assist is enabled.

While racing, press the + Button and open the Options Menu. Steering assist is enabled when the wheel icon has a yellow-colored arrow marker above it. Press the Y Button on the Joy-Con to disable it and check if this resolves the issue.
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Should you drift every turn in Mario Kart?

When turning regularly, your kart loses speed. However, if you hit R before turning, you will perform a small hop and start drifting as long as you keep holding the button and steering left or right. Not only does this maintain your speed, it will also start building up boost power for a mini turbo.
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What is the spiky thing in Mario Kart?

The Spiny Shell appears in many Mario Kart games as an item from an Item Box. Its general purpose is reminiscent of a Red Shell, except that it targets the player in first place (or the leader of the race) and inflicts more damage to the targeted racer. Its function varies slightly from game to game.
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How to do 180 turn Mario Kart?

If you hold the brake (the B button on the default controls) and quickly turn to the left or right, you'll perform a really sharp 180-degree turn which swings your kart around a lot sharper than a normal turn or a drift does.
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What character has the best handling in Mario Kart 8?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Best kart combination for handling

Choose a Blue Falcon or Pipeframe for handling and speed, and Slim or Azure Rollers for tires.
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What is the best kart combo in Mario Kart 8?

Mario Kart 8: Best Kart Combo Builds, Ranked
  • 3 Rosalina, P-Wing, Cyber Slick Tires, & Bowser Kite.
  • 4 Bowser, Landship, Azure Roller Tires & Hylian Kite. ...
  • 5 Bowser, B Dasher, Gold Tires, & Super Glider. ...
  • 6 Toadette, Flame Rider, Ancient Tires & Flower Glider. ...
  • 7 Baby Daisy, Biddybuggy, Azure Roller Tires, & Paper Glider. ...
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What button is trick in Mario Kart 8?

Tricks or Stunts are a valuable technique that can result in a Jump Boost. To get these short speed boosts, simply hit the R button just as you leap off a ramp, boost ramp, bump, or edge. Doing so will result in a trick animation and a Jump Boost.
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What is the hardest character to get in Mario Kart?

Mario Kart: 10 Most Difficult Characters To Unlock In The Series, Ranked
  • Metal Mario - Mario Kart 7. ...
  • Waluigi - Mario Kart DS. ...
  • Lakitu - Mario Kart 7. ...
  • Petey Piranha & King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash!! ...
  • Rosalina - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • Dry Bowser - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • Funky Kong - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • R.O.B. - Mario Kart DS.
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How do I get better at tight turns?

Plan to drive your car right along side the apex. Steer into the curve with a smooth movement. As you start coming up to the corner, start turning your steering wheel in the direction that you want to turn. To drive quickly through the turn, you'll want to turn your steering wheel as little as possible.
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Can you avoid spiny shell in Mario Kart?

If you hit a boost pad or use a boost Mushroom at the very moment the Blue Shell is starting its descent and explosion you may dodge it. On courses like Big Blue, too, where there are boost 'tunnels' across gaps, being on those at that same point of the Blue Shell explosion can also be effective.
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Why do you get struck by lightning in Mario Kart?

Mario Kart seriesEdit. In the Mario Kart series, Lightning is an extremely powerful item that racers usually receive when they are in (or near) last place in a race.
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What is a sharp left turn?

SHARP LEFT TURN.

The road ahead turns sharply to the left.
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What braking is used for sharp turns?

Trail braking is a driving and motorcycle riding technique where the brakes are used beyond the entrance to a turn (turn-in), and then gradually released (trailed off). Depending on a number of factors, the driver fully releases brake pressure at any point between turn-in and the apex of the turn.
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Is drifting faster than just turning?

Is drifting really fast? That depends. Around a corner it is not the fastest way, as a straight line will propel you faster, since there are no interruptions, but drifting can be as fast as around a corner as driving around a corner in a traditional way.
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Is speed or acceleration better in Mario Kart?

Speed: Pretty self-explanatory, the higher your speed, the faster you'll go. Acceleration: The higher your acceleration stat, the faster you'll reach your top speed. Weight: The weight of your vehicle and racer dictates whether you'll knock someone out of the way, or get knocked out of the way when you hit another ...
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