# Bonus Cups
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding Cup:
Star Cup: Successfully complete the Flower and Mushroom Cup with a trophy.
Special Cup: Successfully complete the Star Cup with a trophy.
Leaf Cup: Successfully complete the Banana and Shell Cup with a trophy.
Lightning Cup: Successfully complete the Leaf Cup with a trophy.
# Bonus characters
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding character:
Baby Daisy: Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 50cc cups.
Baby Luigi: Unlock eight Expert Staff Ghosts in Time Trials mode.
Birdo: Play 16 different courses in Time Trials mode. Alternately, get 250 Wi-Fi wins.
Bowser Jr.: Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 100cc Retro Cups.
Daisy: Win the 150cc Special Cup.
Diddy Kong: Successfully complete all 50cc Retro Cups.
Dry Bones: Win the 100cc Leaf Cup.
Dry Bowser: Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 150cc Wii Cups.
Funky Kong: Unlock four Expert Staff Ghosts in Time Trials mode.
King Boo: Win the 50cc Star Cup
Mii (Outfit A): Win the 100cc Special Cup.
Mii (Outfit B): Unlock all 32 Expert Staff Ghosts in Time Trials mode.
Rosalina: Get a "One Star" rank or better in the Wii Cup Series. Alternately, have a saved game file from Super Mario Galaxy and win 50 Grand Prix races.
Toadette: Play on all 32 courses in Time Trials mode. Alternately, get 1,000 Wi-Fi wins.
# Bonus bikes
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding bikes:
Bubble Bike (small): Win the Mirror Leaf Cup.
Dolphin Dasher (medium): Win the Mirror Star Cup.
Kamek (small): Defeat all the Nintendo ghosts in the Star Cup.
Magikruiser (small): Play on eight different courses in Time Trials mode.
Phantom (large): Win the Mirror Special Cup.
Quacker (small): Win the 150cc Star Cup.
Shooting Star (Twinkle Star, large): Win the 100cc Star Cup.
Sneakster (Nitrocycle, medium): Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 100cc Wii Grand Prix Cups.
Spear (Torpedo, large): Unlock 12 Expert Staff Ghost in Time Trials mode.
Zip Zip (Rapide, medium): Win the 100cc Lightning Cup.
# Bonus karts
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding karts:
Aero Glider (large): Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 150cc Retro Cups.
Blue Falcon (small): Win the Mirror Lightning Cup.
Honeycoupe (Dragonetti, large): Win the 150cc Lightning Cup.
Piranha Prowler (large): Win the 50cc Special Cup.
Royal Racer (medium): Win the 150cc Leaf Cup.
Sprinter (B Dasher Mk 2, medium): Unlock 24 Expert Staff Ghosts in Time Trials mode.
Super Blooper (medium): Get a "One Star" rank or better in the 50cc Leaf Cup.
Tiny Titan (small): Get a "One Star" rank or better in all 50cc Retro Cups. Alternately, get 50 Wi-Fi wins.
# Mirror mode
Win all 150cc Cups to unlock Mirror mode.
# Expert Staff Ghosts
Defeat a Normal Staff Ghosts with a time at least seven seconds faster to unlock the Expert Staff Ghost for that course.
# Alternate title screen and ending sequence
Get a "One Star" rank or better in all Cups, including those in Mirror mode to unlock an alternate title screen and ending sequence.
# Special credits
Win all trophies in a class to view the credits and see a congratulations screen featuring your Mii with Mario and Peach. Win all Grand Prix Cups to get another congratulations screen featuring your Mii with all the racers.
# Easier control
If you experience turning, wheelie, or trick issues using the Wii Wheel, try using the Nunchuck and Wii-mote. If you have troubles keeping steady, aiming, and/or shooting, try using the Wii Zapper for stability.
# Quick start
When the countdown starts, wait until the "2" begins to disappear, then hold 2 to get a boost at the start of the race.
When the timer to begin the race just starts, hold 1 + 2. As soon as it is about to say "Go", release both buttons and press 2 as you would normally do to start the race. If done correctly, you will get a nice boost that will usually put you in first place in the 50cc and 100cc class. Note: This may require some practice.
# Quick recovery from collision
When you fall into an obstacle, press 2 precisely when you land to get a temporary boost.
# Quick recovery from POW Block
You must have drifting set to manual for this trick to work. Before the third strike from a POW Block, start to drift so that your kart or bike will be in the air for the third strike. When you land, you should only spin once and maintain about the same speed.
When an opponent uses a POW Block, it will spin you out on the third POW, causing you to lose an item and speed. However, if you perform a wheelie on a bike as soon as your hear the third POW, you will spin and lose your item but maintain your speed. Additionally, if you shake the Wii-mote, it will create a force field and protect you. Also, if you are off the ground (not jumping) from something such as a ramp, you will avoid the POW Block. -From: Greg
# Quick recovery on bike after being hit
While on a bike, after you are hit or run into an item, perform a wheelie to increase your speed quickly.
# Use same character with more than one player
This glitch works because you are automatically placed on the character you last selected. First, make have player one choose the character desired. Next, deselect the character, and move off it. Have player two select the character. Go back one screen, then enter the character selection screen again. You should now both be on the same character. Then, have both players select the character. Note: This trick also works for three and four players.
# Changing Mii driver's class
Enter the Mii Channel, and change the weight of your Mii. This will cause your Mii driver in the game to change to the corresponding weight class and give you access to the corresponding new vehicles.
# DK Summit shortcut
After you shoot out of the cannon and come up to the turn, go off the jump toppers on the left. This should send you soaring through the curve and give you a good lead.
# Koopa Cape shortcut
Once you go over the ramp leading into the fast stream, keep going around, and enter through the little arch with the ramp on the left. This requires something that gives speed, such as a Super Mushroom, Invincibility Star, or Golden Mushroom. Instead of going around the giant red hat, pass through the grass behind it, giving a straightaway path. This will help you win the race and improve your ghost times in Time Trials mode.
# Hidden Star in Maple Treeway
After going up the curved branch on the left (or the right if in Mirror mode), there are piles of leaves and the caterpillar-like creatures. They may get in the way of this attempt, so try to avoid them. This may also require some luck. You must hit a certain pile on the left, and a Star will pop out, giving you invincibility. It may only happen on the second lap, because it is difficult to find. Bananas and Speed Mushrooms can also be found throughout the entire course.
# Using Triple Shells as ramming weapon
After you get a Triple Shell item of any color, press 2 so that all three are spinning around you. Before you launch them, you can use them to ram other cars. It does the same damage as if you launched them at an opponent.
# Avoiding Spiky Shells
When you are in first place and have a Spiky Shell coming at you, hit the brakes so the racers behind you will get stuck in the blast, allowing you to keep your lead.
# Defending against Blue Shells
This trick requires a Mushroom. The Blue Shell goes up and comes down. Before it hits, you will have time to use a Mushroom and avoid the shell. You should boost forward and the Blue Shell should explode behind you.
This trick requires some sort of speeding item, such as a Speed Mushroom. You must be in first place to get a Blue Shell targeted at you. Once the Blue Shell is above your head, use the speeding item just before it descends. It will make a large explosion behind you, but will miss. You can also avoid them by using the following tricks on the indicated courses:
DK Summit: Go through the DK Cannon.
N64: DK's Jungle Parkway: Go over the jumps over the yellow river.
GCN: DK Mountain: Go through the DK Cannon.
Rainbow Road: Go through the tunnel with the giant stars on each end.
# Defending against Red Shells
You can block Red Shells by equipping an item behind you. Once you have an item, hold D-pad Left or D-pad Right. Items that work are Green Shells, Red Shells, and Bananas. Do not hold Fake Item Boxes or Bob-ombs behind you.
# Team drafting boost
This trick requires two or more players. While playing in VS. Team racing, draft by following a friend somewhat closely from behind. Once you get the boost, go around him or her to take the lead in front of them. Have that friend draft behind you. Keep repeating this to quickly finish a race.
# Winning online
A win counts as long as points are added to your total score. For example, if you get fifth, or sometimes sixth, place in an online race, it is still considered a win. The same goes for Battle Online. You can be on the losing team, but if you scored enough coins or hits and it adds points to your score, then it can be a win.
# Golden Wii Wheel icon
After using the Wii Wheel extensively in all modes, a golden Wii Wheel will appear next to your name when you go online.
# Profile name stars
You can add a star next to your profile name on the results screen and the Wi-Fi races by completing all Grand Prix races with a certain rank:
One star profile name: Earn a "One Star" rank in all Grand Prix races.
Two star profile name: Earn a "Two Star" rank in all Grand Prix races.
Three star profile name: Earn a "Three Star" rank in all Grand Prix races.
# Rank requirements
The following are requirements to get a "One Star", "Two Star", or "Three Star" rank:
Get a final score of 53 or better.
Lead most of the laps.
Stay in first place for a good period of time.
Do a lot of tricks on ramps.
Avoid having to use Bullet Bills to catch up.
Use lots of techniques such as wheelies, avoiding POW Blocks, etc.
Do not fall off edges too much (one or two times is acceptable). If you get hit by many Spiny Shells and still win, this indicates that you are resistant and will probably have a high rank.
A perfect 60 is required for a "Three Star" rank. A "Two Star" rank ranges from 55 to 60. A "One Star" rank is 53 to 60 with most or all of these requirements.
Subject: Mario Kart 
Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:28 am
