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Dec. 19, 2008 4:55 p.m. Mazdax605 New Reader

Hey guys,

I know there was a thread on the old board about this awesome new game. My kids just got it for Christmas last weekend,and we have been having fun with it. I was wondering if,and how I could race with some fellow GRM'ers? I am still pretty new at it,and have not figured out the hole shot yet. The manual says to time hitting the accelerator button to get the hole shot,but I have tried lots of different timing,and no luck. Any help with that one? I just unlocked two new races in the 50cc setting,and king Boo as well,so I am not too advanced. Fun game none-the-less.

Chris

79 RX-7 GS

74 REPU

78 Datsun 510 coupe
Dec. 19, 2008 7:26 p.m. Twin_Cam Dork

To get the "holeshot" "turbo boost" "super acceleration" thinger at the beginning, press the gas between the appearance of the number 2 and the number 1.

I don't play online because my Wii isn't plugged into the Internets, but come to think of it, I could use the wireless stuff! Maybe I'll go do that now, because I have such a social life that I'm drinking beer playing Wii at 8:30 on a Friday...
Dec. 19, 2008 9:23 p.m. laz New Reader

Real life mario kart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MytfhzcSF-Y
Dec. 19, 2008 11:35 p.m. noodle New Reader

Mazdax605 wrote:

My kids just got it for Christmas last weekend

What alternate universe do you live in? Our Santa doesn't come until next week.

BTW, finally my wife will not look like a goofball throwing the joystick around in front of herself.
Dec. 19, 2008 11:50 p.m. VanillaSky New Reader

We need to trade friend codes and have a tourney.
Dec. 20, 2008 7:37 a.m. fastEddie Dork

http://archive.grassrootsmotorsports.com/board/viewtopic.php?id=35601
Dec. 20, 2008 12:45 p.m. pigeon Reader

yeah, i'm in this time for some friend play - gotta kick the kids off long enough to come up with my friend code, i'll post it back up here later.
Dec. 20, 2008 2:06 p.m. VanillaSky New Reader

My code is 1977-2477-6034. I'm adding the ones in the archived thread to my friend list. I'm just hoping the people from that thread see this one and add me back.
Dec. 20, 2008 3:00 p.m. Mazdax605 New Reader

noodle wrote:

Mazdax605 wrote:

My kids just got it for Christmas last weekend

What alternate universe do you live in? Our Santa doesn't come until next week.

BTW, finally my wife will not look like a goofball throwing the joystick around in front of herself.

We did the Christmas thing with my parents lats weekend to save on the travelling thing between Christmas eve,and Christmas day. I know it sonds weird,but with two large families,and two kids it is tough on Christmas day to travel to three or four different places,so we came up with this last year,and it saves a bunch of hassle.
Dec. 20, 2008 8:57 p.m. aircooled Dork

Doing Christmas not on Christmas is a great way to go, especially if you have to travel. If you did it after the real date, you can even save big on presents from the sales!