Need for Speed Underground FAQ / Walkthrough (PC Version)
Version 1.20
Last Updated: May 31 2004
Written by Wee Tim Boon
E-mail: kimkallstrom19[at]hotmail[dot]com (contributions welcomed)
Note: This FAQ is primarily for the PC version, but should be applicable
to consoles too.
Sidenotes will be included if certain paragraphs or text found in this FAQ
is only applicable for a particular system (e.g. PC or PS2)
* Bonus cars cannot be used in Underground Mode.
* The unlimited nitrous cheat for the PS2 is fake.
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Version Updates
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1.20 - 31/05/04 - Added another Car Comparison Table.
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Table of Contents
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I. Controls
II. Cars
a. Featured Cars
b. Featured Cars (Table)
III. Car Comparison Tables
IV. Bonus Cars
V. Customize Ride
a. Visual
b. Performance
VI. Aftermarket Parts Manufacturers
VII. Underground Mode - Walkthrough
VIII. Underground Mode - Rewards List
IX. Style Rewards
X. Unlocking Style Rewards
XI. Magazine Covers
XII. Best Times/Scores
XIII. EA GAMES(TM) TRAX
XIV. Cheat Codes
XV. Frequently Asked Questions
a. General
b. Vinyl/Paints/Decals/Body Kits
c. Performance Upgrades
d. Rewards/Magazine Covers
e. Trade Ins
f. Profiles
g. Cheats
h. Technical
XVI. Contributors/Credits
XVII. Disclaimer
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I. Controls
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Following is an easy-to-read chart on keyboard controls for the PC.
It's not necessary to follow recommended settings as everyone has their
own preference.
___________________________ _______________ _______________ _______________
| | | | |
| | Primary | Secondary | Recommended |
|___________________________|_______________|_______________|_______________|
| | | | |
| Steering (left) | Left | Num 4 | Left |
| Steering (right) | Right | Num 6 | Right |
| Throttle | Up | Num 8 | Up |
| Brake/Reverse | Down | Num 5 | Space |
| E-brake * | Right Shift | Shift | Shift |
| Nitrous Boost | Space | N | X |
| Shift Up | Ins | A | A |
| Shift Down | Del | Z | Z |
| Look back | B | Right Ctrl | B |
| Camera Change | C | Enter | C |
| Reset car | R | Home | R |
| Pause Game | Esc | P | Esc |
|___________________________|_______________|_______________|_______________|
* E-brake: Emergency brake. The longer this key is held the more pressure
is used for emergency brake hold. To drift you only need to tap this key
and hold the left/right button when you're on a good speed. Also known
as hand brake.
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(PS2) Controls
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Directional Buttons/Left Analog - Steering Left/Right
Right Analog - Throttle/Brake/Reverse
X - Throttle
Square - Brake/Reverse
Circle - Look Back
Triangle - Change Camera View (Bumper, Far, Near)
R1 - E-Brake
R2 - Shift Up (Manual Transmission only)
L1 - Nitrous Boost
L2 - Shift Down (Manual Transmission only)
[Select] - Reset Car
[Start] - Pause/Menu
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(PS2) Menu Controls
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Directional Buttons (Up/Down) - Highlight Menu Items
Directional Buttons (Left/Right) - Cycle Choices/Move Sliders
X Button - Select/Go to Next Screen
Triangle Button - Return to Previous Screen
Circle Button - Help
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II. Cars
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After completing the introductory challenge, you will be presented with five
cars. The specs provided are comparisons between car models and does not
represent incremental improvements.
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b. Featured Cars (Table)
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Following is a listing of cars available for use in Underground, presented
in an easy-to-read table format.
Legend :
Unlock : Completion of Challenge (C) no. to unlock
Date : Manufacture Date
Model Type : Original car model (applicable to bonus cars only)
___________________________ ________ ________ _____________________________
| | | | |
| Car Name | Unlock | Date | Model Type |
|___________________________|________|________|_____________________________|
| | | | |
| Volkswagen GOLF GTI | | | |
| Honda Civic | | | |
| Peugeot 206 | | | |
| Mazda Miata MX-5 | | 1999 | |
| Dodge Neon | | 1999 | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | C 58 | 1999 | |
| Toyota Celica GT-S | C 41 | 2002 | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer ES | C 4 | 2003 | |
| Ford Focus ZX3 | C 8 | 2003 | |
| Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS | C 22 | 2003 | |
| Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 | C 17 | 2003 | |
| Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V | C 24 | 2004 | |
| Nissan 240SX SE | C 33 | 1992 | |
| Toyota Supra | C 64 | 1998 | |
| Acura RSX Type-S | C 46 | 2003 | |
| Acura Integra Type-R | C 53 | 2000 | |
| Honda S2000 | C 69 | 2003 | |
| Nissan 350Z | C 75 | 2003 | |
| Nissan Skyline R34 GTR | C 79 | 1999 | |
| Mazda RX-7 | C 73 | 2003 | |
| | | | |
| Nismo Sentra | S 12 | 2004 | Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V |
| VORTEX car | S 4 | 2000 | Acura Integra Type-R |
| Petey Pablo Car | S 31 | 1999 | Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX |
| Mystikal Car | S 40 | 2002 | Toyota Celica GT-S |
| Rob Zombie Car | S 62 | 2003 | Nissan 350Z |
| lostprophets Car | S 94 | 1999 | Nissan Skyline R34 GTR |
| Samantha’s Honda Civic | S111 | | Honda Civic |
| Junkman's Honda Civic | S112 | | Honda Civic |
| Melissa's Nissan 350Z | S113 | 2003 | Nissan 350Z |
| Eddie's Nissan Skyline | S114 | 1999 | Nissan Skyline R34 GTR |
|___________________________|________|________|_____________________________|
Below is a comparison for most of the cars available in Underground:
(This is not an actual in-game data comparison but a table I came
up with at one stage of the game, e.g. all cars have level 2
performance upgrades and compared against each other)
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1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR
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Acceleration: 9
Top Speed: 10
Handling: 8
- unlock in Challenge 79
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1992 Nissan 240SX SE
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Acceleration: 8
Top Speed: 9
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 33
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2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
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Acceleration: 8
Top Speed: 8
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 24
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2003 Nissan 350Z
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Acceleration: 7
Top Speed: 10
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 75
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2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6
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Acceleration: 8
Top Speed: 9
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 17
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2000 Acura Integra Type-R
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Acceleration: 7
Top Speed: 10
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 53
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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
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Acceleration: 8
Top Speed: 9
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 4
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2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
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Acceleration: 7
Top Speed: 8
Handling: 8
- unlock in Challenge 22
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2003 Acura RSX Type-S
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Acceleration: 7
Top Speed: 11
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 46
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2003 Honda S2000
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Acceleration: 6
Top Speed: 11
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 69
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1998 Toyota Supra
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Acceleration: 7
Top Speed: 10
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 64
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1995 Mazda RX-7
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Acceleration: 8
Top Speed: 10
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 73
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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
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Acceleration: 7
Top Speed: 10
Handling: 8
- unlock in Challenge 58
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2002 Toyota Celica GT-S
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Acceleration: 8
Top Speed: 8
Handling: 7
- unlock in Challenge 41
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III. Car Comparison Tables
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Thanks to RiskBreaker and -VooDoo- who have provided their ultimate NSF:U
Car Comparison Tables for your viewing pleasure!
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a. RiskBreaker's Car Comparison Table
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Straight from RiskBreaker:
The tables show the values for all cars in Stock, Extreme Performance,
and Extreme Performance with 3 Unique upgrades (Engine/Exhaust, ECU and
NOS). The first table contains the raw pixel measurements from NFS:U
screenshots, while the second carries values converted into percentages.
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Performance Rating Comparison Table (Units are in Pixels)
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Performance Rating Comparison Table (Units are in Percentage)
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b. -VooDoo-'s Car Comparison Table
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Straight from -VooDoo-:
I measured the precision stats with a precision ruler (those in the bottom
of the Customize Ride, not those on the performance board) they're 50mm
long on a 15" flat screen, so I just measured them all and compared it with
each other. Because those bars use 100 divisions I could convert the stats
to percentages. This was made because I realised different cars reacted
differently to the upgrades. (e.g. Golf has a low top speed in stock, but
with the Level 3 upgrades it gets a top speed even better than the Dodge)
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IV. Bonus Cars
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Note: Bonus cars are not available in Underground Mode.
Where are the bonus cars? (Nismo Sentra, VORTEX car,
Petey Pablo Car, Mystikal car, Rob Zombie Car, etc.)
Bonus cars can only be found in Quick Race. To use them, first
select 'Quick Race' from the 'Main Menu', then choose a race
type from the six available. Then scroll thru the selection of
cars.
The name of the bonus car will not be displayed, therefore
find the type of car model that the bonus ride belongs to.
(e.g. the Nismo Sentra will only have the text 'Nissan Sentra'
displayed on the top right, don't go looking for Nismo Sentra!)
If you still can't find it, wait for the car to appear in view
(you will hear the roar of an engine). If you look carefully,
the car will not be in one plain color but have a unique vinyl
on it (customization). Else the car selected is not the bonus
car. You will have to scroll through the list to find the other
car (with the same model name). It should be close to the end
of the list if you scroll all the way to the right.
For example, the Nismo Sentra will have the text 'Nissan Sentra'
on the top right of the screen, but if you wait for the car to
appear the text 'Nismo' and some Japanese characters can be seen
on the side of the car.
If you still can't find the bonus car you're looking for, go
through the style rewards list to make sure that you've unlocked
the particular car first. Note: bonus cars are not available in
Underground Mode. I can't stress that enough.
Refer to the Cars section for a complete list of unlockable
bonus cars in NFS:U.
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V. Customize Ride
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Information on customizations to be found in Underground Mode:
(not complete)
Street Performance (500, unlock in Challenge 6)
Kit Contents:
Cold Air Intake System
Cat-Back Exhaust System
Replace Headers
Brand Package 1:
AEM, Aerospeed, DC Sports, Injen Technology, HKS USA
Brand Package 2:
NEUSPEED, Jackson Racing, HP Racing, Stillen, Venom
Brand Package 3:
Skunk2 Racing, Borla, A'PEXi, GReddy
Brand Package 4:
5Zigen, Skunk2 Racing, A'PEXi
Pro Performance (1000, unlock in Challenge 30)
Kit Contents:
Mild Camshaft & Cam Gears
High Performance Throttle Body
High Flow Intake Manifold
Larger Diameter Flowpipe
Brand Package 1:
AEM, Jackson Racing, A'PEXi, GReddy, Venom
Brand Package 2:
Arospeed, NEUSPEED, Skunk2 Racing, Borla, Injen Technology
Brand Package 3:
DC Sports, HKS USA, HP Racing, Stillen
Brand Package 4:
Scorpion Exhausts, Henshin Auto, DC Sports
Extreme Performance (2000, unlock in Challenge 66)
Kit Contents:
Replace Piston & Rods
Racing Camshaft & Cam Gears
Port & Polish Heads
Blueprint the Block
Low Restriction, High Flow
Headers Installed
Brand Package 1:
AEM, NEUSPEED, Jackson Racing, Venom, Arospeed
Brand Package 2:
Greddy, Skunk2 Racing, A'PEXi, Borla, HKS USA
Brand Package 3:
DC Sports, Injen Technology, HP Racing, Stillen
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Drivetrain Packages
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Street Performance (500, unlock in Challenge 6)
Kit Contents:
Short Throw Shift Kit
Shifter Stabilizer Kit
Replace Clutch
Lightened Flywheel
TIP: For best results, install
an Engine/Exhaust,
Turbo or ECU Upgrade first.
Brand Package 1: Arospeed, Clutchmasters, Stillen
Brand Package 2: NEUSPEED, DC Sports, ACT
Brand Package 3: Jackson Racing, HKS USA, Stillen
Pro Performance (1000, unlock in Challenge 30)
Kit Contents:
Limited Speed Differential
High Performance Clutch
TIP: For best results, install an
Engine/Exhaust,
Turbo or ECU Upgrade first.
Brand Package 1: ACT, NEUSPEED, Arospeed
Brand Package 2: Jackson Racing, Stillen, HKS USA
Brand Package 3: HKS USA, NEUSPEED, Jackson Racing
Extreme Performance (2000, unlock in Challenge 66)
Kit Contents:
Six-speed transmission
Lightweight & Strengthen Driveshaft
TIP: For best results, install an
Engine/Exhaust, Turbo or
ECU Upgrade first.
Brand Package 1: DC Sports, ACT, NEUSPEED
Brand Package 2: Jackson Racing, Stillen, HKS USA
Brand Package 3: NEUSPEED, ACT, DC Sports
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Tires
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Increase Handling
Street Performance (500, unlock in Challenge 6)
Kit Contents: Street Performance Tire Package
Brand Packages: Toyo Tire, Yokohama, Kumho
Pro Performance (1000, unlock in Challenge 30)
Kit Contents: Pro Performance Tire Package
Brand Packages: Toyo Tire, Yokohama, Kumho
Pro Performance (1500, unlock in Challenge 48)
Increase Acceleration and Handling
Kit Contents:
Replace Rear and Side Windows with lightweight polycarbonate
Replace Front Seats with Lightweight Racing Seats
Brand Packages: Sparco
Extreme Performance (3000, unlock in Challenge 91)
Kit Contents:
Replace Doors and Trunk Lid with Lightweight materials
Cut and Foam Fill excess Frame and Interior components
Brand Packages: Sparco
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Suspension Package
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Street Performance (750, unlock in Challenge 14)
Increase Handling
Kit Contents:
Sport Performance Springs and Shocks
Strut Tower Bar
Brand Package 1: Arospeed, Eibach, HKS USA, Stillen
Brand Package 2: NEUSPEED, Skunk2 Racing, Apex Springs, Bilstein
Brand Package 3: H&R Springs, KONI, KYB America, HP Racing, A'PEXi
Pro Performance (1500, unlock in Challenge 48)
Increase Handling
Kit Contents:
Front and Rear Sway Bar
Front and Rear Tie Bar
Upgrade Bushings
Brand Package 1: HKS USA, Stillen, Skunk2 Racing, KONI
Brand Package 2: Arospeed, NEUSPEED, Apex Springs, HP Racing
Brand Package 3: Eibach, Bilstein, H&R Springs, DC Sports, A'PEXi
Extreme Performance (3000, unlock in Challenge 91)
Kit Contents:
Coil Over Shock System with adjustable Pillow Mounts
Brand Package 1: Eibach, Stillen, Bilstein, KONI
Brand Package 2: HKS USA, NEUSPEED, Skunk2 Racing, DC Sports
Brand Package 3: Arospeed, Apex Springs, H&R Springs, A'PEXi, HP Racing
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Nitrous Oxide
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Street Performance (750, unlock in Challenge 14)
Kit Contents: Dry Shot of Nitrous Oxide
Brand Packages: Nitrous Express, NOS
Pro Performance (1500, unlock in Challenge 48)
Kit Contents: Wet Shot of Nitrous Oxide
Brand Packages: Nitrous Express, NOS
Extreme Performance (3000, unlock in Challenge 91)
Kit Contents: Direct Port of Nitrous Oxide
Brand Packages: Nitrous Express, NOS
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VI. Aftermarket Parts Manufacturers
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A partial list of all aftermarket parts manufacturers' products available
in NSFU:
5Zigen International, Inc.
ABS Dynamics Corporation
Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT)
Advanced Engine Management (AEM)
Alpine Electronics
Apex Springs
A'Pex Integration (A'PEXi)
Arospeed
Audiobahn
BBS
Bilstein
Borla Performance Industries
Brembo
Clutchmasters
Dazz Motorsport (Racing Hart Wheels)
DC Sports
Eibach
ENKEI
Extreme Dimensions
Genera Corporation (TYC)
GReddy
Henshin Auto
HKS USA
HP Racing
H&R Springs
Injen Technology
Jackson Racing
JSP America
Kenwood USA Corporation
KONI North America
KONIG
KVR Performance
KYB America
MOMO
NEUSPEED
NOS (Holley)
Nitrous Express
O.Z. America
PIAA Corporation
PLASMA GLOW
Scorpion Exhausts
Skunk2 Racing
Sparco
Stillen
Street Glow
Turbonetics
Venom (Python Injection)
Wilwood Engineering
WOLFRACE Wheels
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VII. Underground Mode - Walkthrough
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(Note: Although Style Rewards can be acquired in any race, I've included
them in the order in which I've unlocked it. I may update this to
reflect the unlockables correctly in the near future. The Race Victory
Rewards are correct)
(Note: Style Rewards removed from Underground Mode. Created a new section
for Style Rewards. Please refer to that section for a complete list
of unlockable Style Rewards)
If you're interested in decking your car with some sweets vinyls before
diving into UG Mode proper, please refer to the Unlocking Style Rewards
section for some tips. Note that bonus cars earned by unlocking style
rewards cannot be used in UG Mode, only vinyls.
In regards to rewards, playing most of the challenges in Underground Mode
at Medium Difficulty up to the last twenty races or so should be enough to
net you the necessary credits in your account for all your upgrade needs.
Although don't let that hinder you from playing a few races at easy since
some challenges really do need luck to complete (and an ample amount of
tries, too). Of course, if you have plans to swap parts often during the
course of the career mode, you might find that the credits earned will
not cover all your modification needs. For example, changing parts or cars
every few races might be fun, but your account credit limits the number of
times you're able to do this. Playing through UG mode at Hard Difficulty
will get you more greens, but be informed that once you have completed
all 112 challenges the car you've been using cannot be modified anymore
and customizations to other cars for quick races do not require credits
(as long as you've unlocked those parts, they're ready for selection).
If you're aiming to unlock magazine covers, you need to go at the
Underground Mode on Hard Difficulty. Some covers can only be unlocked
by beating the best time/score in Career Mode, although once you have
earned a particular cover, there's nothing to stop you from taking on
other challenges of that type on any difficulty setting. Refer to the
Best Times/Scores section for a complete list of track records to beat
in order to earn magazine covers no. 20 - 23.
During the Underground Mode, you will encounter the following challenges:
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Drift
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"Slide with style to score big points"
Gain points by showing off your drifting skills.
GAIN x2 WITH 200, GAIN x3 WITH 800, GAIN x4 WITH 2400,
GAIN x5 WITH 6400/8000/9600, MAXXXED, etc..
Complete Chained Drifts to gain more bonuses.
- Score points by doing Good Drifts, Great Drift, Chained Drifts,
Clean Laps, etc.
- Avoid losing points through Wall Impacts.
"The player with the most points at the end of the tournament wins."
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Sprint
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"Race from point A to point B"
Be the first to the finish line!
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Drag
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"Straight line, flat out racing"
"Tap the directional key left or right to change lanes during a
drag race"
Warning: Do not attempt to do a drag race on a street with traffic!
You'd be crazy to try something like that! Obviously this advice
is not heeded here...
Lap Knock-Out
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"Last-place car on each lap is eliminated"
Circuit
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"Multi-lap racing against three opponents"
"Welcome to Underground Mode! Your racing career starts here. Take on the
toughest drivers on the street and prove you are the ultimate racer.
Winners earn cool unlocks and upgrades. Losers go home."
You will be loaned the Vortex car to race in. This challenge is the only
race in Underground Mode in which you'll be able to use a bonus car.
Also, the ride is equipped with Nitrous Boost.
(cutscene)
After the cutscene you will be given a selection of five cars to choose
from to use in Underground Mode. You can refer to the 'cars' section for
some stats on these rides to help you make your choice.
"Ouch. That is seriously weak, dude."
(cutscene)
First five challenges can be selected in no particular order:
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Jose's Got Your Back (1/111)
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Circuit, Olympic Square (Laps: 2)
From: Jose
The Low-down:
Your first step towards earning some respect.
Beat Jose and two others in two laps at
Olympic Square.
375/500/625
Race Victory Rewards: (no rewards)
When you choose this challenge, the following speech will
be played (Jose's voice):
"What's up, bro? I'm Jose. Sam told me I should keep an
eye out for you. She said you plan on turning the streets
upside down. Welcome to the streets, doc. Let's see if
you can hang it."
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Last One There Is A Rotten Egg (2/111)
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Sprint, Liberty Gardens
The Low-down:
Race through the downtown core. First one past
the airport construction zone takes home the Bank.
375/500/625
Race Victory Rewards: (no rewards)
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It's All About Style And Finesse (3/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 1 (Laps: 4)
From: Dirt
The Low-down:
Wow the crowd with speed and style. Put up
big points to get mad props and big Bank.
375/500/625
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Drift Track 1
When you choose this challenge, the following speech will
be played (Dirt's voice):
"Wow... kid! This is sick. Yet another convert to the
drift scene. Let's see what kind of moves you got. They
call me Dirt. I like to get... sideways."
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The Perfect Shift (4/111)
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Drag, 14th and Vine Reverse
From: Klutch
The Low-down:
Four cars, four lanes. This is how drag races go
down, Underground style. Show Klutch you got skills!
375/500/625
Carl (Miata), Daryl (Golf), Klutch (Neon)
Hints: Shift Up when the needle turns green to
achieve Perfect Shift.
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
unlock 14th and Vine Drag Track - Reverse
When you choose this challenge, the following speech will
be played (Klutch's voice):
"What's up, dog? Name's Derek, but my buds call me Klutch.
I think I'll call you tow truck 'cause that's what gonna
be haulin' that ... to the dump after this race."
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Last Place Is A Bad Place To Be (5/111)
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Lap Knock-Out, Olympic Square Reverse (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
The pressure's on! Last man standing wins this
Lap Knockout around Olympic Square.
375/500/625
Traffic: Yes
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Olympic Square Circuit Track - Reverse
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Rookie Tournament (6/111)
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Tournament (Laps: 2, Rounds: 3)
Olympic Square, Olympic Square Reverse
From: Samantha
The Low-down:
A bunch of cocky newbies say they can crush you in
a three-race series downtown. You gonna let 'em?
3750/5000/6250
Carl (Miata), Probes (Miata), Stefan (Miata)
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 Engine/Exhaust Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 DriveTrain Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 Tire Packages
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TJ's Time Trial (7/111)
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Time-Trial, To Liberty Gardens
Liberty Gardens Sprint Track - Reverse
From: TJ
The Low-down:
Get from the airport to the downtown core in
1:35.00 and see what TJ has in store for you!
"Beat the clock and T.J. will install a unique
performance upgrade on your car"
Style Reward:
Look for your car on the cover of Option!
(Built a car with a 1 star reputation)
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Liberty Gardens Sprint Track - Reverse
"Congratulations! You have 150 added to your Bank."
TJ's Unique Reward:
(Engine/Exhaust Package, Drivetrain Packages, Tires)
"Nice driving! TJ has agreed to modify
your car with a 'unique' Performance Upgrade."
Unique Performance Upgrade:
Engine/Exhaust Package (Increase Acceleration)
Drivetrain Packages (Increase Handling)
Tires (Increase Handling)
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Atlantica Challenge (8/111)
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Circuit, Atlantica (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Show your stuff against three hot hatchbacks in
a three-lap race through Atlantica.
525/750/900
Daryl (Golf GTI), Rosie (Golf GTI), Stewart (Focus)
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 2003 Ford Focus ZX3
unlock Atlantica Circuit Track
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All Go, No Show! (9/111)
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(Drag) Tournament, 14th and Vine Reverse (Rounds: 3)
The Low-down:
Winning once won't do. Be the fastest in
this tournament to bag the loot.
3750/5000/6250
Al (Civic), Nesto (Neon), Stefan (Miata)
Three different car models to race against. Three rounds, winner takes all.
Race Victory Rewards (Round 3):
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 E.C.U. and Fuel System
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 Turbo Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 Brake Kits
unlock 14th and Vine Construction Drag Track Reverse
The next four challenges can be played in any order:
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Olympic Knockout (10/111)
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Lap Knock Out, Olympic Square Reverse (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Knock out your competition one at a time in this
Lap Knockout at Olympic Square.
525/750/900
Traffic: Yes
Al (Civic), Hunter (Civic), Scott (Civic)
Race Victory Reward: (no rewards)
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Drop the Klutch! (11/111)
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Drag, Highway 1
From: Klutch
The Low-down:
Watch out for traffic in this drag down Highway 1.
Prove to Klutch you're no fluke!
525/750/900
Bryce (206), Klutch (Neon), Stewart (Focus)
Moderate traffic. Try to get Perfect Shift while weaving left and right when
necessary to avoid incoming vehicles. Fairly straight, this one. Watch out
for the cars, they tend to change lanes!
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Highway 1 Drag Track
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Cross-town Hustle (12/111)
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Sprint, Broadway
The Low-down:
Get from Chinatown to the Atlantica condos in first place!
525/750/900
Traffic: Yes
Carla (Lancer), Rosie (GTI), Stefan (Miata)
Race Victory Reward:
Broadway Sprint Track
Visual Upgrade Level 2 Decals
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Time To Get Dirt-y (13/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 2 (Laps: 4)
From: Dirt
The Low-down:
Dirt doesn't like getting beat at drift racing. Do you?
525/750/900
Traffic: Yes
Carl (Miata), Dirt (240SX), Wart (206)
Race Victory Reward: (no rewards)
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Downtown Series (14/111)
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Tournament, Inner City (Laps: 4, Rounds: 3)
The Low-down:
Pit your ride against three tuned-up front-drivers.
Win to add more Performance Upgrades to your
shopping list!
(Note: You need at least Reputation Level x1 to enter this tourney)
3750/5000/6250
Priss (Lancer), Scott (Civic), Terry (Focus)
Three rounds, four laps each. At the end of the tourney, you will
unlock three sweet rewards and two new tracks!
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 Weight Reduction Kits
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 Suspension Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 1 Nitrous Oxide
unlock Stadium Circuit Track
unlock Atlantica Circuit Track - Reverse
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Jail Break (15/111)
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Time-Trial, Lock Up
From: Samantha
The Low-down:
See if you can get to the city prison in 2:52.00/2:42.00/2:32.00.
It's just on the other end of the John Newton Tunnel.
100/125/150
Style Reward:
"Your car's featured in Autopress!"
"Hot off the press!"
"Installed all level 1 performance upgrades on your car"
Race Victory Reward:
"Great driving! Samantha has offered you
a choice of one of three Hoods. Return to
the Race Map to collect your reward."
Samantha's Unique Reward:
G-Force, Formula-Style CF, Speed CF
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Style Guide (16/111)
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Circuit, Inner City Reverse (Laps: 2)
From: Jose
The Low-down:
Jose just tuned up his engine and really cranked
it up a notch. Good luck trying to keep up!
200/250/300
Traffic: Yes
Jackie (Neon), Jose (Golf GTI), Stewart (Focus)
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Inner City Circuit Track - Reverse
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Cutscene
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New Kids in Town (17/111)
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Drag, 14th and Vine Construction Reverse
The Low-down:
Some punks with V-6 engines think size matters.
Take them out in this Inner City drag!
200/250/300
Fish (Tiburon), Lebron (Tiburon), Macca (Tiburon)
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6
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A Glowing Reception (18/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 2 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Show the crowd some dope drifting skills, and you'll
make the world a brighter place with some neon.
200/250/300
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Neon
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The Only Way To Go Is Up (19/111)
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Circuit, Market Street (Laps: 3)
From: Jose
The Low-down:
Hit the right notes and you'll land in the charts.
Take the win to take #10 on the Circuit Rankings.
200/250/300
Traffic: Yes
Brian (240SX), Bryce (206), Jose (Golf GTI)
Tough race just to break into the rankings. Jose's modified Golf GTI is a
seriously tricked out ride. Take a shortcut or two through the temple
before the gardens to even things out.
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Market Street Circuit Track
"Race Victory! Modified Mag puts you on the cover of their magazine."
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 10th in Circuit race mode."
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Saturday Night Drive (20/111)
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Tournament, 14th and Vine Reverse (Rounds: 4)
The Low-down:
It's all drag from dusk to dawn downtown midnight.
You'll get in four heats before the night's out.
3750/5000/6250
Traffic: Yes
Jet (Impreza), Nesto (Neon), Spin (Integra)
You might want to play this tournament on Hard difficulty.
There's a gap of 1250 credits compared to Normal and Easy,
and that's quite a bit you can earn to make up ground
assuming that you've completed earlier races on an easier
difficulty setting. There's no need to complete all races
in 1st place, just the finish the first few at the top of
the podium to open up a bit of gap and then finish up the
last race on second or third placing is fine. The objective
is to win the tournament and not finish 1st on all tracks;
you'll still get the same rewards irrespective of your finish.
If you're not planning on earning extra in preparation for
heavy customizations, then playing it on Medium or Easy
difficulty is good enough.
Race Victory Rewards (Round 4):
unlock 14th and Vine Construction Drag Track
unlock Main Street Drag Track
The next two challenges can be played in any order:
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Gut Check Time (21/111)
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Drag, 14th and Vine Construction
From: Klutch
The Low-down:
Time to put up or shut up, punk! Make a name for
yourself by putting yourself #10 on the Drag Rankings.
200/250/300
Traffic: Yes
Carla (Lancer), Klutch (Neon), Scott (Civic)
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 10th in Drag race mode."
When you choose this challenge, one of the two following
speeches will be played (Klutch's voice):
"Check it. Tuned some extra revs out of my ride. I'm gonna
be all over you."
"What's up, Lucky? Thought I was tough to beat before?"
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Sprint Challenge (22/111)
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Sprint, To Broadway
The Low-down:
You'll be #10 in the Sprint Rankings if you get to the
City Plaza in Chinatown first.
200/250/300
Traffic: Yes
Deshawn (Celica), Fish (Tiburon), Will (Impreza)
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
unlock Broadway Sprint Track Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 10th in Sprint race mode."
When you complete the race, one of the two following speeches
will be played:
"Don't know what Eddie's got under his hood but that car's
unbelievable. Nobody has a shot against him."
"Eddie's car is unreal. It's gonna take a killer ride just
to challenge that dude."
No relation to the race? Not unless your name's Eddie...
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Steeltown Sprint (23/111)
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Sprint, Lock Up
The Low-down:
Prove that you belong behind the wheel.
Make your competition eat dust on your way to
the industrial park.
225/300/375
Carla (Lancer), Mutt (Eclipse), Priss (Lancer)
Pretty much the same as Challenge 15 (Jail Break).
Instead of racing for time, you just need to place
1st here.
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Paint
unlock Lock Up Sprint Track
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One Down, Two To Go (24/111)
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Lap Knock Out, Inner City Reverse (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
How does your ride stack up against these rides?
Find out in the Inner City Lap Knockout.
225/300/375
Traffic: Yes
Hector (Sentra), Hoffman (Sentra), Ricco (Sentra)
Beat three Sentras and you unlock the Sentra.
Watch out for the traffic, take the construction
site shortcut whenever possible (the lower one).
Downshift to third gear when taking those 90 degree
turns, then quickly shift up to fourth and step on
the pedal when exiting the curve.
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
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A Little Dirt Won't Hurt (25/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 3 (Laps: 4)
From: Dirt
The Low-down:
Tell Dirt to take a hike! Take this Drift Event and you'll
take that punk out of the #10 spot.
200/250/300
Carl (Miata), Dirt (240SX), Lebron (Tiburon)
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Drift Track 3
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 10th in Drift Race mode."
"Chrom & Flammen puts you on the cover of their magazine."
"Achieved the #10 spot on the Drift rankings board."
When you choose this challenge, one of the two following
speeches will be played (Dirt's voice):
"You'd better stop frontin'. Step off, kid. This is for real, now."
"Kickin' it up a notch, huh. No problem. I could drift past you in
my sleep."
"Whoa, kid. Guess you're taking this seriously. Huh, if that's the
case, then I guess I'm gonna have to take you down."
"Whoa, so now you're all sideways-style. I don't think so. This is
my house, punk."
Then a voice clip plays (Samantha's voice):
"Cool. Just talked to a photographer from Chrom and Flammen. He's
here from Germany to snap pics of cool rides."
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Keep Them Coming (26/111)
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Time-Trial, 9th and Frey
From: TJ
The Low-down:
You have 2:36.00 minutes to get to the factories to
score another one of TJ's Performance Uniques.
100/125/150
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 9th and Frey Sprint Track
"Nice driving! TJ has agreed to modify
your car with a 'unique' Performance Upgrade."
TJ's Unique Reward:
Brake Kits, Drivetrain Packages, Tires (Increase Handling)
Turbo Package, E.C.U. and Fuel System (Increase Acceleration)
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Wrong Place, Right Time (27/111)
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Sprint, Bedard Bridge
From: Chad
The Low-down:
Now that you're ranked, it's time to take out the
next target. Chad just happens to be in
the wrong place at the right time.
225/300/375
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Bedard Bridge Sprint Track
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 9th in Sprint race mode."
"Race Victory! Sport Compact Car puts you on the
cover of their magazine."
"Achieved the #9 spot on the Sprint rankings board."
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Loud and Proud (28/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 4 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Show them how the future Drift Champ does it. Win and
you'll add the next batch of exhaust tips to your
shopping list.
225/300/375
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Muffler Tips
unlock Drift Track 4
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Scouting Report (29/111)
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Drag, 14th and Vine Construction Reverse
From: Todd
The Low-down:
See Todd in the Mitsubishi Lancer? Keep an eye on
him, 'cause he's your next target in the Drag Rankings.
225/300/375
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Window Tint
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Dead Calm (30/111)
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Tournament, Olympic Square Reverse (Laps: 2)
The Low-down:
It's the dead of night, the perfect time to floor it!
There's time enough for three races in three
different locations.
3750/5000/6250
Tips:
You need to upgrade to reputation level 2 before you
can begin this challenge.
Race Victory Reward (Round 3):
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 Engine/Exhaust Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 Drivetrain Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 Tire Packages
unlock National Rail Circuit Track
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Outtasite! (31/111)
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Lap Knock Out, Atlantica (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
A Lap Knockout through the spillways and the suburbs!
Want a tip? Cut through the construction
site, if you dare!
225/300/375
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Roof Scoops
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World of Hurt (32/111)
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Circuit, National Rail (Laps: 3)
From: Kurt
The Low-down:
Meet Kurt. He's a mean son of a gun in an Acura RSX
who doesn't take kindly to gettin' beat.
225/300/375
Race Victory Reward: (no rewards)
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Drift to the 9's (33/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 3 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Take #9 in the Drift Rankings by beating an Eclipse,
an RSX, and an Integra Type-R.
Let it all hang out!
150/200/250
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 1992 Nissan 240SX SE
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 9th in Drift race mode."
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Sleeper Shootout (34/111)
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Sprint, To 9th and Frey
The Low-down:
Be careful with these sleeper cars. They look like
stock but they go like stink!
225/300/375
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Rims
unlock 9th and Frey Sprint Track Reverse
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Earn Your Stripes (35/111)
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Circuit, Inner City Reverse (Laps: 6)
Difficulty: ****
The Low-down:
Six laps. Three opponents. One winner.
Make sure it's you if you're gonna be #9.
150/200/250
Takashi (Supra), Tanaka (Impreza), Vince (Celica)
5 laps too many. One mistake and they're on to you like
a pack of wolves. Take the construction site shortcut
and the overhead pass whenever possible. Watch out for
the souped-up Supra.
Race Victory Reward:
"You are now ranked 9th in Circuit race mode."
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For the Ladies (36/111)
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Drag, Main Street
From: Todd
The Low-down:
Todd can't get his mind off the ladies. Use that to
your advantage and take #9 away from him.
150/200/250
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 9th in Drag race mode."
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No Love From Kurt (37/111)
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Circuit, Atlantica Reverse
From: Kurt
The Low-down:
Kurt doesn't have a lot of nice things to say. Take the
#8 spot away from him and you'll shut him up!
225/300/375
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 8th in Circuit race mode."
"Race Victory! Import Racer puts you on the
cover of their magazine."
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Import Tuner Drift Event (38/111)
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Tournament (Drift), Drift Track 3 (Laps: 4, Rounds: 3)
The Low-down:
Style and speed comin' up! You need at least two stars
to enter this Drift event sponsored by Import Tuner.
3750/5000/6250
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 E.C.U. and Fuel System
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 Turbo Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 Brake Kits
unlock Drift Track 5
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Inner City Knockout (39/111)
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Lap Knock Out, Inner City Reverse (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
These guys are crazy! They want to challenge you
to a Lap Knockout in their brand-new imports!
225/300/375
Inner City Reverse means the construction site shortcut is on the right,
while the overhead pass shortcut is on the left.
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Side Skirts
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Play the Spoiler (40/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 4 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Grab the 8 spot out from under the noses of some
wanna-be drifters.
225/300/375
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 8th in Drift race mode."
"Race Victory! Import Tuner puts you on the
cover of their magazine."
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Crosstown Dash (41/111)
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Sprint, Broadway
The Low-down:
A first place finish here will claim the 8 spot
in the Sprint Rankings.
225/300/375
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 2002 Toyota Celica GT-S
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 8th in Sprint race mode."
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The New Muscle in Town (42/111)
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Drag, Highway 1
The Low-down:
Take on the new generation of muscle for
the #8 spot in the Drag Rankings.
225/300/375
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 8th in Drag race mode."
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Where There's Smoke, There's... (43/111)
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Sprint, To Lock Up
From: Chad
The Low-down: Are you hot or not? Take on Chad and two others
in this crosstown romp from Chinatown to downtown.
300/400/500
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Hoods
unlock Lock Up Sprint Track - Reverse
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Get Sideways (44/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 5 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Keep your cool on this wild drift track.
300/400/500
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Front Bumpers
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No Way, Jose (45/111)
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Circuit, National Rail Reverse (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Jose and his Volkswagen Golf have a bone to pick
with you. Beat him one-on-one at National Rail.
300/400/500
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Spoilers
unlock National Rail Circuit Track - Reverse
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Double Klutch (46/111)
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Drag, 14th and Vine Construction
From: Klutch
The Low-down:
Watch out for Klutch this time. He's made some
improvements since last time you met.
300/400/500
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 2003 Acura RSX Type-S
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Blue Light Special (47/111)
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Time-Trial, To Broadway
From: Samantha
The Low-down:
See if you can get to the City Plaza in 2:08.00.
Courtesy of Samantha, you might pick up a good deal!
100/125/150
Race Victory Reward:
"Great driving! Samatha has offered you
a choice of one of the following five Rim styles."
Samantha's Unique Reward:
Enkei Silverstar 18, Enkei Arashi 18, Momo Vantage 18,
O.Z. Superleggera 18, Livia 18
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Get The Point! (48/111)
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Tournament, Olympic Square (Laps: 2, Rounds: 3)
The Low-down:
A series of races, a number of cars, a wad of cash.
3750/5000/6250
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 Weight Reduction Kits
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 Suspension Upgrades
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 2 Nitrous Oxide
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National Rail Knockout (49/111)
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Lap Knock Out, National Rail (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Use the railway tracks to your advantage in this
lap knockout.
300/400/500
Style Reward:
"You'll see your car on the cover of Super Street!"
"Installed all level 2 performance upgrades on your car"
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 2 Rear Bumpers
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Sliding Made Easy (50/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 3 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
It's not just about who has the best style, it's about
who can make it look easy!
300/400/500
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 7th in Drift race mode."
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Deal Yourself a Straight Hand (51/111)
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Drag, 14th and Vine
The Low-down:
Deal these 4WD punks a bad hand. Take care of them
on a one mile straight downtown.
375/500/625
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Decals
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Lucky 7 (52/111)
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Circuit, Atlantica Reverse (Laps: 2)
Difficulty: *
The Low-down:
Deal these pretenders a blow to their aspirations of
reaching the 7 spot in the rankings.
300/400/500
A short, two lap circuit race. Each lap will take you less than a minute.
Easy pickings, if you don't make mistakes.
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 7th in Circuit race mode."
The next two challenges can be played in any order:
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Go Jose (53/111)
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Circuit, Inner City Reverse (Laps: 2)
The Low-down:
Jose's back for another round. Have some fun taking
him on in this inner city circuit.
375/500/625
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 2000 Acura Integra Type-R
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Mad Dash (54/111)
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Sprint, 9th and Frey
The Low-down:
Beat the odds by beating three other racers in a
mad dash from the arena to the reservoir!
375/500/625
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Muffler Tips
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All The Eyes Are On You (55/111)
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Drag, Main Street Reverse
From: Samantha
The Low-down:
There's a guy with a camera in the crowd, he looks
important, you'd better put on a good show and grab
7th spot in the rankings.
300/400/500
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Main Street Drag Track Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 7th in Drag race mode."
"Race Victory! Turbo and High-Tech Performance puts you
on the cover of their magazine."
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Kick Out That Tail (56/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 5 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Kick out that tail to score major props in this drift event.
375/500/625
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Window Tint
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Chad's Back (57/111)
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Sprint, To Bedard Bridge
From: Chad
The Low-down:
Chad says he's taking you seriously this time. Send
him home disappointed by claiming the 7th spot
in the rankings.
300/400/500
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Bedard Bridge Sprint Track Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 7th in Sprint race mode."
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And then there was one (58/111)
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Lap Knock Out, National Rail Reverse (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Wave to the guy that gets knocked out first when you
blow past him on your next lap.
450/600/750
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
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Friendly Competition (59/111)
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Circuit, Stadium Reverse (Laps: 4)
From: Jose
The Low-down:
You're up against Jose for the number 6 spot in circuits.
He's a good guy but he's not going easy on you.
375/500/625
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Stadium Circuit Track - Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 6th in Circuit race mode."
"Race Victory! Super Street puts you on the cover of their magazine."
The next three challenges can be played in any order:
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Bright Lights Big Spoiler (60/111)
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Lap Knock Out, Inner City (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Don't fall behind on this circuit through the
inner city.
750/1000/1250
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Head Lights
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Stadium Sprint (61/111)
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Sprint, To 9th and Frey
The Low-down:
Challenge 3 hot hatchbacks in this sprint to the stadium.
750/1000/1250
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Tail Lights
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Glow, Baby, Glow! (62/111)
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Drag, Main Street
From: Klutch
The Low-down:
That neon tells you that Klutch's car is really
modded out. Find out in this drag if it's as fast
as it looks.
750/1000/1250
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Neon
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Straight Up (63/111)
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Drag, 14th and Vine Construction Reverse
The Low-down:
There's no risk of traffic tonight. Concentrate on your
shifts, grab the win, and claim 6th place in the
rankings.
1125/1500/1875
Tips:
As there's no traffic, you could use some nasty tactics to win
this race. Get up to a good speed ahead of everyone else, then
keep an eye behind your back (use the Back View button) and
prevent them from overtaking you. No worries about crashing
into cars with your head turned. (Far Camera mode only)
Alternatively you can race in Bumper Cam mode and turn on
the Rear View Mirror option in the Display Menu (under Options).
The key to winning this race is that none of your opponents
should be ahead of you once you get the head start, else it'll
be very difficult to catch up to them.
Getting upgrades that increases acceleration should help,
although it could backfire due to the perfect AI logic
incorporated. If upgrading doesn't work, the downgrade
trick from Challenge 86 might be applicable here too.
Style Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 6th in Drag race mode."
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Free Style (64/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 4 (Laps: 4)
From: Dirt
The Low-down:
You're going for the 6th spot in the rankings in this
winner takes all drift competition.
1125/1500/1875
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 1998 Toyota Supra
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 6th in Drift race mode."
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Drift Mania (65/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 6 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Go nuts on this multi-tiered drift track. Rack up big points
for getting sideways!
1500/2000/2500
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Paint
unlock Drift Track 6
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Art Center Sprint Tourney (66/111)
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Tournament (Sprint), To Broadway (3 Rounds)
The Low-down:
Take these guys to school in a Sprint tourney that
wraps up at the Art Center.
3750/5000/6250
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 Engine/Exhaust Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 Drivetrain Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 Tire Packages
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Legit (67/111)
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Sprint, Lock Up
The Low-down:
Sport Compact Car Magazine is waiting at the
finish. Get there first and you're on their next cover.
1875/2500/3125
Race Victory Reward:
"Race Victory! Sport Compact Car puts you on the
cover of their magazine."
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 6th in Sprint race mode."
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Dead of Night (68/111)
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Time-Trial, Bedard Bridge
From: Samantha
The Low-down:
It's late. No one else is on the road. You have
2:27.00 minutes to get there or Samantha
will be gone.
1875/2500/3125
Race Victory Reward:
"Great driving! Samantha has offered you a
choice of one of the many 'unique' Vinyls.
Return to Race Map to collect your reward."
Samantha's Unique Reward:
Samantha Custom 1-10
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Rush Hour (69/111)
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Tournament, National Rail (Laps: 3/3/4, Rounds: 3)
The Low-down:
Battle it out over three laps with heavy traffic.
3750/5000/6250
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 2003 Honda S2000
The next three challenges can be played in any order:
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Mano e Mano (70/111)
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Drag, Main Street Construction
A one-on-one drag race to the finish. 2nd place
is last place.
450/600/750
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Hood Scoops
unlock Main Street Construction Drag Track
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Who's Got Endurance? (71/111)
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Circuit, Terminal (Laps: 6)
The Low-down:
Can you keep it together for 6 laps? It's not as easy
as you think. The 5 spot is up for grabs if you can.
450/600/750
You might encounter some difficulty in completing this race.
If so, try trading in your car for one with better handling
(e.g. Civic). Handling plays a bigger part in this circuit
than speed.
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Terminal Circuit Track
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 5th in Circuit race mode."
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Draw Bridge Blitz (72/111)
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Difficulty: ****
Lap Knock Out, Market Street (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Don't blow jumping the draw bridge because
the last car on each lap gets knocked out!
450/600/750
You know you're in for a hard time when two guys decide to sandwich
you from the get-go. Take the temple shortcut whenever possible and
put the pedal to the metal in Chinatown. Watch out for the traffic!
The next three challenges can be played in any order:
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Drift for Fifth (73/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 4 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
You gotta beat these three drifters to move up in
the rankings.
450/600/750
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock 1995 Mazda RX-7
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 5th in Drift race mode."
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Late Night Rush (74/111)
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Sprint, Spillway
The Low-down:
The roads are packed with traffic tonight. Win tonight
to get ranked number 5 in sprints.
450/600/750
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Spillway Sprint Track
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 5th in Sprint race mode."
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Bring It (75/111)
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Circuit, National Rail Reverse (Laps: 5)
From: Kurt
Kurt's brought some powerful friends with him tonight.
Show him that you're not impressed.
450/600/750
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 2003 Nissan 350Z
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It's Klutch Time (76/111)
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Drag, Main Street Reverse
From: Klutch
The Low-down:
The 5 spot is up for grabs in this drag. Word has it
that if you knock Klutch off his perch again he'll
hang 'em up for good this time.
450/600/750
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 5th in Drag race mode."
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Samantha's Big Tease (77/111)
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Time-Trial
From: Samantha
The Low-down:
Samantha has something for you. She'll only be there
for 2:39.00 minutes, so you better hurry!
100/125/150
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Spillway Sprint Track - Reverse
"Great driving! Samantha has offered you
a choice of Spoilers. Return to the Race
Map to collect your reward."
Samantha's Unique Reward:
Dual GT, Duotek, Katana
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Friends Are Easy To Make, And Easier To Lose (78/111)
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Sprint, 1st Ave. Truck Stop
From: Eddie
The Low-down:
You want a shot at Eddie? He says you gotta
race some tougher competition.
First one up.........Samantha!
2000/4000/6000
Samantha (Civic)
(cutscene) One-on-one race against Samantha.
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 1st Ave. Truck Stop Sprint Track
(cutscene)
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Enjoy the City Skyline (79/111)
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Drag, Main Street
From: Todd
The Low-down:
Prove you can beat the best by sending these posers
home with their tails between their legs in a 1 mile
drag down Main St.
1000/2000/3000
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR
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First Dibs (80/111)
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Tournament (Drag), Main Street Construction (Rounds: 4)
From: Jose
The Low-down:
With performance mods up for grabs, be top of the
table after this 4 round Drag Tournament
downtown.
6000/8000/10000
The traffic is your biggest enemy here. You will race
the same track four times; two in reverse, so it's a
good idea to memorize the lane changes. If you keep
losing then maybe it's time to upgrade that Civic to
a Skyline. You don't have to finish all four in 1st
place, just get enough points to win the tournament.
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 E.C.U. and Fuel System
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 Turbo Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 Brake Kits
unlock Main Street Construction Drag Track Reverse
The next four challenges can be played in any order:
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Round And Round And Round We Go (81/111)
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Difficulty: ****
Circuit, Terminal (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Bury these guys in a 4 lap race downtown to earn
the right to pick some new Rims for your ride.
900/1200/1500
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Rims
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Moving On Up (82/111)
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Sprint, 1st Ave. Truck Stop
The Low-down:
Climb to 4th spot in the rankings. Don't take anyone
lightly in the race, as they're just as hungry as
you are.
1125/1500/1875
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 4th in Sprint race mode."
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Dragging On (83/111)
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Drag, Commercial
The Low-down:
1 mile will seem like 100 when you've got three
tricked out cars on your tail. Keep your cool and
you'll claim the 4 spot in the rankings.
1125/1500/1875
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Commercial Drag Track
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 4th in Drag race mode."
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Skirt the Issue (84/111)
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Lap Knock Out, Market Street Reverse (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Use the rules of the game to your advantage. Stay out
of last place for all three laps to get access to the
next, most radical, selection of Side Skirts.
900/1200/1500
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Side Skirts
unlock Market Street Circuit Track - Reverse
The next two challenges can be played in any order:
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High Profile (85/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 6 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
With the 4 spot in the drift rankings up for grabs,
use style and grace to make sure your car gets in
front of everyone's face!
1125/1500/1875
Race Victory Reward:
"Race Victory! Import Tuner puts you on the
cover of their magazine."
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 4th in Drift race mode."
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Four play (86/111)
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Difficulty: *****
Circuit, Terminal Reverse (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Take on some hot 4's for the 4 spot in the
Circuit Rankings. 4 laps down by the docks will
challenge even the most experienced driver.
1125/1500/1875
O.K. You went through 85 challenges without a sweat. Now it's time to
test your mad skillz. The best comparison I can think of for this level
is that it's as close as you get to an end level boss in a racing game.
Lots of people had problems beating that RX-7/Impreza to the finish line.
Not that the traffic have been helpful. If you're totally frustrated by
this stage, here's a tip. Downgrade your Engine/Exhaust, Drivetrain,
and E.C.U. Packages to Stock. Then try that race again. Odds are you'll
get a 1st place finish after an attempt or two. Best explanation I can
offer is that your opponents are handicapped if your ride ain't the
fastest. This trick should work too if you opt to change the car model
instead of doing downgrades, for example a Skyline to a Civic. Do
everything you can to downgrade the top speed.
If you're having problems navigating through the tunnel:
While entering this tunnel, keep to the right lane if possible. When
you're close to the 90 degree turn, drive straight on so you end up
on the left lane. You may have to brake a little during this part.
Then try and change to the right lane.
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Terminal Circuit Track - Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 4th in Circuit race mode."
The next three challenges can be played in any order:
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Top 3 (87/111)
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Drag, 14th and Vine
The Low-down:
The 3rd spot is on the line here. A line that's exactly
1 mile away, and you're not the only one trying to get there.
1500/2000/2500
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 3rd in Drag race mode."
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Three-Three-Three (88/111)
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Circuit, Terminal (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
3 laps, 3 opponents, and the 3rd ranking up for grabs.
Meet up at Kleimrose Park if you want to claim the
triple crown.
1500/2000/2500
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 3rd in Circuit race mode."
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Hoods Are Slippery When Wet (89/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 7 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Grace and style are rewarded with the ability to
choose from some of the most outrageous hood
designs yet.
900/1200/1500
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Hoods
unlock Drift Track 7
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Special Preference (90/111)
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Lap Knock Out, Port Royal (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Everyone has their thing. Here are three different
styles of cars all trying to prove they're the fastest.
1125/1500/1875
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Front Bumpers
unlock Port Royal Circuit Track
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Eddie's Posse Part 1 (91/111)
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Tournament, Stadium Reverse (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Eddie's posse has plans on lighting 'em up and
leaving you in the dust. Show 'em you can do
a little better than just keep up.
3750/5000/6250
Race Victory Rewards:
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 Weight Reduction Kits
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 Suspension Packages
unlock Performance Upgrade Level 3 Nitrous Oxide
unlock Port Royal Circuit Track - Reverse
The next two challenges can be played in any order:
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Drift Duel (92/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 7 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Only Tanaka stands between you and the 3 spot in the
rankings. Push him aside and claim what's rightfully
yours.
1500/2000/2500
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 3rd in Drift race mode."
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Chad's New Toy (93/111)
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Sprint, 7th and Sparling
From: Chad
The Low-down:
Chad's got some new wheels and he thinks that
they're good enough to knock you down a peg or two.
1125/1500/1875
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Spoilers
unlock 7th and Sparling Sprint Track
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Into the Fire (94/111)
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Sprint, To 1st Ave. Truck Stop
The Low-down:
The closer to the top you get, the more intense the
competition it gets. With the 3 spot on the line, turn up
the heat on the competition.
1500/2000/2500
Style Reward:
"Maxi Tuning wants your car in their next issue!"
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 1st Ave. Truck Stop Sprint Track Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 3rd in Sprint race mode."
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Kurt's Killer Ride (95/111)
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Difficulty: *****
Circuit, Market Street Reverse (Laps: 6)
Form: Kurt
The Low-down:
No one on the street has beaten Kurt's new ride so far.
Make sure you're the first.
750/1000/1250
(refer to Challenge 86 if you're having problems
completing this Challenge)
Race Victory Reward:
(no rewards)
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Mods to the Max (96/111)
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Time-Trial, 7th and Sparling
From: TJ
The Low-down:
You should know the drill by now. Get to TJ in under
2:17.00 and he will trick your ride out some more.
100/125/150
Race Victory Reward:
"Nice driving! TJ has agreed to modify
your car with a 'unique' Performance Upgrade."
TJ's Unique Reward:
Weight Reduction Kits, Brake Kits, Drivetrain Packages,
Tires, Suspension Package, Turbo Package, Nitrous Oxide
The next three challenges can be played in any order:
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Draggin' Slayer (97/111)
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Drag, Commercial Reverse
The Low-down:
Number 2's gotta happen if you want a shot at being
the champ on the straight.
2250/3000/3750
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Commercial Drag Track Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 2nd in Drag race mode."
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Circuit Dustoff (98/111)
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Circuit, Port Royal (Laps: 6)
The Low-down:
All that stands between you and the next ranking are
three punks, six laps and a whole lot of horsepower.
2250/3000/3750
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 2nd in Circuit race mode."
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Mistakes Are Costly (99/111)
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Sprint, To Bedard Bridge
The Low-down:
You don't get a second lap to make up for any
mistakes on the first. And mistakes will cost you
the next spot in the rankings.
2250/3000/3750
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 2nd in Sprint race mode."
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Extra Innings (100/111)
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Sprint, To 9th and Frey
The Low-down:
Be the first man to the Stadium in this race.
But watch out because the ball game just got out of
extra innings and traffic's gonna be killer.
1125/1500/1875
(refer to Challenge 86 if you're having problems
completing this Challenge)
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Visual Upgrade Level 3 Rear Bumpers
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Eddie's Posse, Part 2 (101/111)
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Tournament (Sprint), To Bedard Bridge (Rounds: 3)
The Low-down:
The posse is sick of seeing your ride get all the cred.
They're gonna take you out in a tournament.
6000/8000/10000
Race Victory Reward:
"Race Victory! Hot4s puts you on the cover of their magazine."
(Winning all tournaments, www.hot4s.com)
The next two challenges can be played in any order:
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Toughest 'n Roughest (102/111)
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Difficulty: *****
Lap Knock Out, Market Street (Laps: 3)
The Low-down:
Take on three of the most aggresive drivers in a Lap
Knockout in Chinatown.
750/1000/1250
Race Victory Reward: (none)
This race requires quick reflexes if you are going to avoid
crashes with the train or crossing traffic, so use nitrous
boost here when necessary.
The first shortcut you can take is through the temple,
to the left (before the park). The park route is narrow
so exercise some caution navigating it. Apply a little
brake or tap the e-brake button when you're too close to
the railings. You can use the railings to your advantage too.
Coming out of the park route you may need to tap the brake,
e-brake or shift down a level (if you're coming out of the
park too fast) to make a left turn. The road next to the
apartment buildings has a medium right curve that you won't
make if you're going too fast, so a good idea is to shift
down from 4th to 3rd and shift back up quickly. Either that
or apply a little brake and tap the e-brake button. Watch out
for crossing traffic again when coming out of this right
curve.
After the small jump, head for the City Plaza shortcut
(that's what the sign with red neon letter says). You can
tap the e-brake once if you are close to the edge. Driving
through the market is easier. Push your opponents to the
side if you encounter any. Jump the bridge and next up is
a sharp right turn; use the sharp left turn strategy.
Keep an eye out for traffic after this turn, you'll barely
have enough time to notice them!
Of course, you can always play this race on Easy difficulty,
or use the downgrade trick. If those doesn't work, try
upgrading everything to max.
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Enduro Street Circuit (103/111)
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Difficulty: *****
Circuit, Terminal Reverse (Laps: 7)
The Low-down:
Sometimes you get over it fast. Sometimes you gotta
go all night. Show 'em you got what it takes on a 7
lap circuit.
750/1000/1250
Race Victory Reward: (none)
The downgrade trick should help here. It should be pretty
easy to complete this race if you have a stock skyline.
Avoid taking the park shortcut unless you are sure your
ride won't turtle. It's easy to crash at least once out of
the seven laps you have to do here. Also don't take the
two L-curves without downshifting and tapping the e-brake
once or twice (third gear using a fully-upgraded skyline
is OK). You can shift one level up immediately while
exiting the curve. Also save the nitrous boost and only
use it if you want to go in between or speed past cars
crossing from left to right (or vice versa). Use the
walls in the tunnel with pillars to your advantage; it
can be pretty crowded with traffic there. Keep to the
left lane, and when the tunnel starts to bend you can
change to the right lane.
Use the right lane in the construction site (after the
airport route) since you're likely to crash into opposing
traffic if you keep left. Also, remember to use the reset
button when you crash and overturn since waiting for the
whole scene to be played out can take up valuable seconds.
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Drift Devil (104/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 8 (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
You're a major player in the drift scene now. If you're
going to challenge for the top spot, you'll have to win
this event.
2250/3000/3750
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Drift Track 8
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 2nd in Drift race mode."
Note: If unlocking magazine cover 22 is a priority for you,
this (or Challenge 108) is a good track to attempt beating
the best score, since you can only do it in Underground Mode.
If you plan to wait till Challenge 108, your ride may be
better equipped for it (more credits to upgrade).
Refer to the Magazine Covers section for more info on
unlocking that elusive cover.
Requirements: To unlock magazine cover 22 during this challenge,
you're required to beat the best score of 169177 in one lap
(any of the four).
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Rotary Engine Drag (105/111)
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Drag, Main Street Reverse
The Low-down:
Think you're the fastest down the straight? Here are three
seriously tricked out RX-7's trying to prove that you're not!
750/1000/1250
Race Victory Reward: (none)
The next four challenges can be played in any order:
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#1 Racer (106/111)
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Difficulty: *
Circuit, Port Royal Reverse (Laps: 3)
From: Kurt
The Low-down:
This is for all the marbles. Head to Head against Kurt
for the number 1 spot in the circuit rankings.
3750/5000/6250
Kurt (RX-7)
First easy circuit race in a while. It's just you and
Kurt. No other (cheating) AIs to worry about.
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 1st in Circuit race mode."
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Drag King (107/111)
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Drag, Highway 1 Reverse
From: Todd
The Low-down:
Do you have what it takes to beat Todd in this all out
drag for the top spot? Destroy or be destroyed!
3750/5000/6250
Race Victory Reward:
unlock Highway 1 Drag Track Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 1st in Drag race mode."
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Drift Champ (108/111)
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Drift, Drift Track 8 (Laps: 4)
From: Dirt
The Low-down:
Only Dirt stands between you and the number 1
ranked spot in drift. Take him down with style.
3750/5000/6250
Race Victory Reward:
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 1st in Drift race mode."
Note: If unlocking magazine cover 22 is a priority for you,
then this is your final opportunity to attempt beating the
best score, since you can only do it in Underground Mode.
The only way to unlock that cover after this challenge is by
creating a new profile (means that you'll have to start earning
the covers all over again).
Refer to the Magazine Covers section for more info on unlocking
that elusive cover.
Requirements: To unlock magazine cover 22 during this challenge,
you're required to beat the best score of 169177 in one lap
(any of the four).
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Sprint Supremacy (109/111)
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Sprint, To 7th and Sparling
From: Chad
The Low-down:
Chad might be number one now, but you can make
him number 2 in less time than it takes to boil an egg.
3750/5000/6250
Race Victory Reward:
unlock 7th and Sparling Sprint Track - Reverse
"Congratulations! You are now ranked 1st in Sprint race mode."
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Good Samaritan (110/111)
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Difficulty: *
Circuit, Port Royal Reverse (Laps: 5)
The Low-down:
TJ messed up Samantha's ride. Beat him to get it
back and make amends.
7500/10000/12500
TJ (Civic)
(cutscene)
Race Victory Reward:
"Great driving! Samantha has offered you
a choice of one of the following two Wide
Body Kits."
Samantha's Unique Reward: Vapor, Mantis
(cutscene)
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Wrath of Eddie (111/111)
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Sprint, To 1st Ave. Truck Stop
The Low-down:
Aight, let's do this! It's on! Go head to head against
Eddie in a cross town battle for racing
supremacy. Win to prove you're the hottest driver
on the street!
7500/10000/12500
Race Victory Reward: (none)
Eddie (Skyline)
(cutscene) Upgrade before taking on Eddie.
Race Victory Reward:
"Race Victory! Stuff puts you on the
cover of their magazine."
(cutscene)
Note:
If you're not done customizing the car you're using for Underground
Mode, stop here! Once you've completed the next challenge, you can
no longer carry out any customizations.
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Legend of the Street (112/111)
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Circuit, Market Street (Laps: 4)
The Low-down:
Whoever's driving that mean 350Z wants to take
you down bad. Don't let it happen.
7500/10000/12500
Melissa (350Z)
That's it! You've won! Now you can proceed to Quick Race (Drift)
to unlock the rest of the Style Rewards (if you've not done it
before starting or during Underground Mode).
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VIII. Underground Mode - Rewards List
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1/111 (no rewards)
2/111 (no rewards)
3/111 Drift Track 1
4/111 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
14th and Vine Drag Track - Reverse
5/111 Olympic Square Circuit Track - Reverse
6/111 Performance Upgrade Level 1 Engine/Exhaust Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 1 DriveTrain Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 1 Tire Packages
7/111 Liberty Gardens Sprint Track - Reverse
TJ's Unique Reward (Performance Upgrade)
8/111 2003 Ford Focus ZX3
Atlantica Circuit Track
9/111 Performance Upgrade Level 1 E.C.U. and Fuel System
Performance Upgrade Level 1 Turbo Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 1 Brake Kits
14th and Vine Construction Drag Track Reverse
10/111 (no rewards)
11/111 Highway 1 Drag Track
12/111 Broadway Sprint Track
Visual Upgrade Level 2 Decals
13/111 (no rewards)
14/111 Performance Upgrade Level 1 Weight Reduction Kits
Performance Upgrade Level 1 Suspension Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 1 Nitrous Oxide
Stadium Circuit Track
Atlantica Circuit Track - Reverse
15/111 Magazine cover #12 (installed all level 1 performance upgrades)
Samantha's Unique Reward (Hoods)
G-Force, Formula-Style CF, Speed CF
16/111 Inner City Circuit Track - Reverse
17/111 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6
18/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Neon
19/111 Market Street Circuit Track
Ranked 10th in Circuit race mode
Magazine cover #1 (Ranked 10th in Circuit)
20/111 14th and Vine Construction Drag Track
Main Street Drag Track
21/111 Ranked 10th in Drag race mode
22/111 2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
Broadway Sprint Track Reverse
Ranked 10th in Sprint race mode
23/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Paint
Lock Up Sprint Track
24/111 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
25/111 Drift Track 3
Ranked 10th in Drift Race mode
Magazine cover #3 (Ranked 10th in Drift)
26/111 9th and Frey Sprint Track
TJ's Unique Reward (Performance Upgrade)
Brake Kits, Drivetrain Packages, Tires (Increase Handling)
Turbo Package, E.C.U. and Fuel System (Increase Acceleration)
27/111 Bedard Bridge Sprint Track
Ranked 9th in Sprint race mode
Magazine cover #2 (Ranked 9th in Sprint)
28/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Muffler Tips
Drift Track 4
29/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Window Tint
30/111 Performance Upgrade Level 2 Engine/Exhaust Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 2 Drivetrain Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 2 Tire Packages
National Rail Circuit Track
31/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Roof Scoops
32/111 (no rewards)
33/111 1992 Nissan 240SX SE
Ranked 9th in Drift race mode
34/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Rims
9th and Frey Sprint Track Reverse
35/111 Ranked 9th in Circuit race mode
36/111 Ranked 9th in Drag race mode
37/111 Ranked 8th in Circuit race mode
Magazine cover #6 (Ranked 8th in Circuit)
38/111 Performance Upgrade Level 2 E.C.U. and Fuel System
Performance Upgrade Level 2 Turbo Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 2 Brake Kits
Drift Track 5
39/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Side Skirts
40/111 Ranked 8th in Drift race mode
Magazine cover #5 (Ranked 8th in Drift)
41/111 2002 Toyota Celica GT-S
Ranked 8th in Sprint race mode
42/111 Ranked 8th in Drag race mode
43/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Hoods
Lock Up Sprint Track - Reverse
44/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Front Bumpers
45/111 Visual Upgrade Level 2 Spoilers
National Rail Circuit Track - Reverse
46/111 2003 Acura RSX Type-S
47/111 Samantha's Unique Reward (Rims)
Enkei Silverstar 18, Enkei Arashi 18, Momo Vantage 18,
O.Z. Superleggera 18, Livia 18
48/111 Performance Upgrade Level 2 Weight Reduction Kits
Performance Upgrade Level 2 Suspension Upgrades
Performance Upgrade Level 2 Nitrous Oxide
49/111 Magazine cover #13 (installed all level 2 performance upgrades)
Visual Upgrade Level 2 Rear Bumpers
50/111 Ranked 7th in Drift race mode
51/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Decals
52/111 Ranked 7th in Circuit race mode
53/111 2000 Acura Integra Type-R
54/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Muffler Tips
55/111 Main Street Drag Track Reverse
Magazine cover #4 (Ranked 7th in Drag)
56/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Window Tint
57/111 Bedard Bridge Sprint Track Reverse
Ranked 7th in Sprint race mode
58/111 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
59/111 Stadium Circuit Track - Reverse
Ranked 6th in Circuit race mode
Magazine cover #7 (Ranked 6th in Circuit)
60/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Head Lights
61/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Tail Lights
62/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Neon
63/111 Ranked 6th in Drag race mode
64/111 1998 Toyota Supra
Ranked 6th in Drift race mode
65/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Paint
Drift Track 6
66/111 Performance Upgrade Level 3 Engine/Exhaust Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 3 Drivetrain Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 3 Tire Packages
67/111 Ranked 6th in Sprint race mode
Magazine cover #8 (Ranked 6th in Sprint)
68/111 Samantha's Unique Reward (Vinyls)
Samantha Custom 1-10
69/111 2003 Honda S2000
70/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Hood Scoops
Main Street Construction Drag Track
71/111 Terminal Circuit Track
Ranked 5th in Circuit race mode
72/111 (no rewards)
73/111 1995 Mazda RX-7
Ranked 5th in Drift race mode
74/111 Spillway Sprint Track
Ranked 5th in Sprint race mode
75/111 2003 Nissan 350Z
76/111 Ranked 5th in Drag race mode
77/111 Spillway Sprint Track - Reverse
Samantha's Unique Reward (Spoilers)
Dual GT, Duotek, Katana
78/111 1st Ave. Truck Stop Sprint Track
79/111 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR
80/111 Performance Upgrade Level 3 E.C.U. and Fuel System
Performance Upgrade Level 3 Turbo Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 3 Brake Kits
Main Street Construction Drag Track Reverse
81/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Rims
82/111 Ranked 4th in Sprint race mode
83/111 Commercial Drag Track
Ranked 4th in Drag race mode
84/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Side Skirts
Market Street Circuit Track - Reverse
85/111 Ranked 4th in Drift race mode
Magazine cover #9 (Ranked 4th in Drift)
86/111 Terminal Circuit Track - Reverse
Ranked 4th in Circuit race mode
87/111 Ranked 3rd in Drag race mode
88/111 Ranked 3rd in Circuit race mode
89/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Hoods
Drift Track 7
90/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Front Bumpers
Port Royal Circuit Track
91/111 Performance Upgrade Level 3 Weight Reduction Kits
Performance Upgrade Level 3 Suspension Packages
Performance Upgrade Level 3 Nitrous Oxide
Port Royal Circuit Track - Reverse
92/111 Ranked 3rd in Drift race mode
93/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Spoilers
7th and Sparling Sprint Track
94/111 1st Ave. Truck Stop Sprint Track Reverse
Ranked 3rd in Sprint race mode
95/111 (no rewards)
96/111 TJ's Unique Reward (Performance Upgrade)
Weight Reduction Kits, Brake Kits, Drivetrain Packages,
Tires, Suspension Package, Turbo Package, Nitrous Oxide
97/111 Commercial Drag Track Reverse
Ranked 2nd in Drag race mode
98/111 Ranked 2nd in Circuit race mode
99/111 Ranked 2nd in Sprint race mode
100/111 Visual Upgrade Level 3 Rear Bumpers
101/111 Magazine cover #10 (win all tournaments)
102/111 (no rewards)
103/111 (no rewards)
104/111 Drift Track 8
Ranked 2nd in Drift race mode
105/111 (no rewards)
106/111 Ranked 1st in Circuit race mode
107/111 Highway 1 Drag Track Reverse
Ranked 1st in Drag race mode
108/111 Ranked 1st in Drift race mode
109/111 7th and Sparling Sprint Track - Reverse
Ranked 1st in Sprint race mode
110/111 Samantha's Unique Reward (Wide Body Kits)
Vapor or Mantis
111/111 (no rewards)
112/111 (Completed Underground Mode)
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IX. Style Rewards
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Okay, most likely you're here for this section. Tim Zamperini drifted his
way through all the Style Rewards (several times!) to get us this list, and
I have reasons to believe that it's the first complete style rewards list,
anywhere (and accurate, to boot!) If you decide to copy anything else from
this FAQ, I'm alright with it, but if you want the list below, try and
point your readers to this FAQ, because I think they should at least know
the story behind how this list came about. If you can't do that, then please
credit it to the dude who went through all the trouble to prepare it for you.
He completed the style rewards, had them listed, and found out his brother
was winning it in a different order than he was. So he restarted the game and
earned all the rewards again, making sure to get one reward per race (thus
ensuring that the rewards are in the correct order). He deserves mad props
for his work, but told me he wants no credit! I had to beg him to let me
give him due recognition in the FAQ else there's no way I can use it. You
don't use someone else's stuff without asking. In my opinion, this is the
definite list all thanks to one man. Without his efforts we'd still be
dreaming about unlocking the reward that comes after Eddie's Skyline.
And don't ask how good his drifting is. He can do this list again in his
sleep.
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Style Rewards (by Tim Zamperini)
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End of Style Rewards (by Tim Zamperini)
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You will get Samantha's Honda Civic at about 2 million style points
and Junkman's ride at about 2.25 million points. By the time you get
3 million points, you should have unlocked everything including
Eddie's Skyline.
Everyone's entitled to a second opinion, so here it is, Chisme's Style
Rewards List. It comes complete with style points requirement for each
reward. Although do note that the order of some rewards are slightly
different compared to Tim Zamperini's list, by and large the difference
between the two lists should be minimal.
No. : Style Reward No.
Reward Name : Name of Style Reward awarded
Points : Points to accumulate for style reward
Next : Points to accumulate for next reward in list
This section deals with unlocking style rewards in the quickest time
possible.
Ten easy steps:
1. Create a new profile, complete the initiation challenge.
2. Select challenge 3 - drift, complete it and unlock drift track 1
3. Exit UG mode, select "customize ride".
4. Choose a car and upgrade it with all level 1 visual upgrades
until you get a multiplier level of x2.
5. Select that car for Quick Race - drift, choose drift track 1.
6. Set number of laps to 10, then get as many clean laps as possible
(getting clean laps is important).
7. repeat step 5 and 6 until the Vortex car is unlocked (4th style
reward).
8. Change to the Vortex car and continue playing Quick Races - drift.
9. Get as many clean laps as you can to ensure maximum style points
earned for each race.
10. Repeat until all 114 style rewards are unlocked.
Note: The Vortex car has a multiplier of 5 which is useful to unlock
style rewards quickly.
The key to earning style points is, of course, the reputation (style
points) multiplier. Here's how to earn style points and unlock style
rewards in the shortest time.
After creating a new profile, complete the first initiation race
in Underground Mode. Make a mental note of the car you're racing in,
paying extra attention to the vinyl. This is your ticket to unlocking
style rewards in record time. After finishing first in this race,
you'll be shown the car selection screen. Choose any, then return
to Underground Menu. Go to the race map and take on the 3rd challenge,
"It's All About Style And Finesse" (3/111), which is a drift race.
You can skip the first two since it's not necessary to play challenge
1 - 5 of 111 in a sequential order. Anyway, challenge 3 is the one
you're after, so finish first and unlock Drift Track 1.
Alright. Now exit Underground Mode to the Main Menu, then choose
"Customize Ride". Choose a car and install as many visual upgrades
as you can. That would be the front and rear bumpers, side skirts,
spoiler, hood, rims and a neon to complete the package. This should
raise your reputation multiplier to x2.
You're given a 1 star start for any brand new car chosen.
Front Bumper + 3 stars, Rear Bumper + 3, Side Skirts + 3, Spoiler +3,
Hood + 3, Rims + 3, and Neon +1. The multiplier increases by one
level for every 10 stars. So, 1 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 20 stars
= Reputation multiplier level 2.
So by installing level 1 visual upgrades for those parts you will
end up with a multiplier level of x2. Now the fun part (maybe).
Save the car, and enter Quick Race. Select drift, then pick the car
you've just customized. Choose drift track 1 (or 2, although 1 is
shorter) and set the number of laps to 10. Opponent Skill is not
relevant to gaining style points, so having that option as easy or
hard makes no difference.
Keep doing this race and unlock some style rewards. Keep an eye
out for the Vortex Car style reward, which is the fourth reward
unlocked through style points collection. Once you have this bonus
car (a red and white Integra), exit back to the Main Menu and select
Quick Race again. This time instead of using the car with a level 2
multiplier, choose the Vortex car instead. If you have no problems
finding the car you can skip one paragraph.
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(only read this paragraph if you can't find the Vortex car)
It should be the second last car in the list, from left to right.
Note that this is the same car loaned to you in the initiation
challenge. The upper right text will only show "Acura Integra
Type R" but if you wait for the car to drive into view you will
notice that the Integra has a unique vinyl on it.
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If you look to the bottom right of your screen (with the Vortex car
in view), you would notice that it has a level 5 multiplier. Enter
this car into the Drift races, under Quick Race Mode. Choose drift
track 1 (or 2) and set the number of laps to 10. Drift track 1 is
recommended since it's shorter and this will play a role in
speeding up the rewards unlocking process. (explained later)
In the drift race, try not to hit the wall for the entire 10 laps
(1 or 2 laps are OK). Get as many clean laps as possible. Individual
drift score is not really important here. Once you have the race
completed, you'll get 800 points for each clean lap to be added to
your score. This score will be multiplied by 5 if you're using the
Vortex car. So, the clean lap bonus will come around to about
40,000 points if you manage to get all 10.
(800 x 10 laps multiplied by 5 = 40,000 style points)
This would account for nearly half of your style points total. Of
course, a clean race bonus of 500 points will be added
(500 multiplied by 5 = 2,500 style points) although that is a
small amount. Clean lap bonuses make up for nearly half of your
style points total at the end of each race. (Assuming that you
get anywhere around 100,000 points) You don't really need to get
big drift scores in the race. Using this method you can unlock
at least 3 - 6 style rewards in one go, and you should have
unlocked all rewards when you've acquired about 3 million style
points.
Good luck!
Additional notes: This section is for getting better drift scores
in drift track 1. As you may have noticed, there are horizontal
white lines throughout the track, to the left and right of the
road (near the walls). This is the bonus zone. Doing drifts with
either your front or back wheels in this area will speed up
your bonus point counter (it will turn orange instead of the
usual yellow). It's a good idea to execute drifts in this area
for as long as possible, which is easy to say but difficult to
carry out, especially in later drift tracks.
In drift track 1, drifting close to the left wall with your front
wheels in the striped zone is the easiest way to gain drift points.
The ascii art below might help in visualizing the idea.
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| | | | | | | | | | | The stripes represents the bonus zone.
|- 2 -| This is literally on both sides of
|- 3 |_|_|_|_| -| the road, although you might want to
|- -| |-1 -| concentrate on the inner circle.
|- -| |- -|
|- -| |- -| As you approach a bend (1), do the e-brake
|- -| |- -| and keep your front wheel (left one if you
|- -| |- -| can't do both) in the bonus zone lining up
|- 4-|_______|- -| the left wall. Your front wheel(s) should
|- | | | | | -| still be in the bonus zone when you're in
|- -| position (2). This will net you the bonus
|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| zone points. As you enter the next bend (3),
reposition your car with any method (brake,
e-brake, steer a little to the right) so
that it's aligned with the road. This will make a perfect exit from
the bend and gain you some substantial drift points from the bonus
area as well. You're then ready to repeat step 1 in position (4).
This may not gain you the most drift points but it should be easy to
execute. Moreover completing 10 laps per race is considerably much
faster this way, although don't let me cramp your style. I'm sure
everyone has their own drift methods!
Assuming you have enough practice, you can even go around Drift
Track 1 without ever lifting your finger off the acceleration
button and never using your brakes/e-brake once. You'll get more
points than the method described above since you're netting points
by going around the track at a higher speed, but it'll be harder
to keep your wheels in the bonus zone.
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XI. Magazine Covers
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I have received several mails regarding the elusive cover 22, and
have come upon the following conclusion (correct me if I'm wrong).
To unlock cover 22, do the following:
As soon as you complete a drift race in UG mode (Hard difficulty),
the race results menu will be shown. Skip past these few screens
until the option of Restart(ing the race), Statistics, and Collect
Reward/Continue appears. Select Statistics and your Race Stats will
be shown (plus All Lap Scores, Best Drift Score and Longest Drift).
Your All Lap Scores will determine whether you successfully unlock
magazine cover 22. To earn that cover, you need to beat the best
score for that particular drift track in one single lap. If you
manage to do that, the special Import Tuner cover is yours. Please
refer to the Best Times/Scores section for a list of each track's
records.
To summarize, in order to unlock magazine cover 22 you need to beat
the best score for that particular track in one lap.
For example, in Challenge 108 (Drift Champ) you're required to race
on Drift Track 8, which has the best score of 169177 for one lap.
To acquire all magazine covers, you have to complete the following:
1 - ranked 10 in circuit (Challenge 19)
2 - ranked 9 in sprint (Challenge 27)
3 - ranked 10 in drift (Challenge 25)
4 - ranked 7 in drag (Challenge 55)
5 - ranked 8 in drift (Challenge 40)
6 - ranked 8 in circuit (Challenge 37)
7 - ranked 6 in circuit (Challenge 59)
8 - ranked 6 in sprint (Challenge 67)
9 - ranked 4 in drift (Challenge 85)
10 - win all tournaments (Challenge 101)
11 - win overall title (Challenge 111)
12 - unlock All Level 1 Performance Upgrades
13 - unlock All Level 2 Performance Upgrades
14 - unlock All Level 3 Performance Upgrades
15 - install 2-3 Visual Upgrades
16 - install All Level 1 Visual Upgrades
17 - install All Level 2 Visual Upgrades
18 - install All Level 3 Visual Upgrades
19 - install All 4 Unique Visual Upgrades and
9 other Level 3 Visual Upgrades
20 - beat the preset best time for any Drag race in Underground Mode
(Hard difficulty)
21 - beat the preset best time for any Circuit race in Underground Mode
(Hard difficulty)
22 - beat the preset best score for any Drift race in Underground Mode
(Hard difficulty)
23 - beat the preset best time for any Sprint race in Underground Mode
(Hard difficulty)
24 - acquire 500 online reputation points (PC and PS2 versions only)
25 - acquire 1000 online reputation points (PC and PS2 versions only)
26 - acquire 2500 online reputation points (PC and PS2 versions only)
27 - acquire 5000 online reputation points (PC and PS2 versions only)
28 - Beat Racer X ** (Turbo and High-Tech Performance, PS2 version only)
** To view magazine cover 28 on the PS2, first highlight magazine
cover 2 on the top right, then scroll all the way down (hold down on
the D-Pad) until the last cover is selected. The description will say
'Beat Racer-X'.
To my knowledge no one has unlocked this cover yet. If you have,
send me a screenshot and the method used to unlock, and I'll make
sure you're credited for being the first beat Racer-X! (Whoever that
might be)
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| | |
| Magazine Cover | Description |
|___________________________|_______________________________________________|
| | |
| 01 Modified Mag | Ranked 10 in circuit (Challenge 19) |
| 02 Sport Compact Car | Ranked 9 in sprint (Challenge 27) |
| 03 Chrom & Flammen | Ranked 10 in drift (Challenge 25) |
| 04 Turbo and High-Tech P. | Ranked 7 in drag (Challenge 55) |
| 05 Import Tuner | Ranked 8 in drift (Challenge 40) |
| 06 Import Racer | Ranked 8 in circuit (Challenge 37) |
| 07 Super Street | Ranked 6 in circuit (Challenge 59) |
| 08 Sport Compact Car | Ranked 6 in sprint (Challenge 67) |
| 09 Import Tuner | Ranked 4 in drift (Challenge 85) |
| 10 Hot4s | Win all tournaments (Challenge 101) |
| 11 Stuff | Win overall title (Challenge 111) |
| 12 Autopress | Unlock All Level 1 Performance Upgrades |
| 13 Super Street | Unlock All Level 2 Performance Upgrades |
| 14 Maxi Tuning | Unlock All Level 3 Performance Upgrades |
| 15 Option | Install 2-3 Visual Upgrades |
| 16 Elaborare | Install All Level 1 Visual Upgrades |
| 17 Maxi Tuning | Install All Level 2 Visual Upgrades |
| 18 Hot4s | Install All Level 3 Visual Upgrades |
| 19 DUB | Install All 4 Unique Visual Upgrades and |
| | 9 other Level 3 Visual Upgrades |
| 20 Turbo and High-Tech P. | Beat best time for any Drag (Hard), UG Mode |
| 21 Import Racer | Beat best time for any Circuit(Hard), UG Mode |
| 22 Import Tuner | Beat best score for any Drift (Hard), UG Mode |
| 23 Sport Compact Car | Beat best time for any Sprint (Hard), UG Mode |
| 24 | acquire 500 online reputation points * |
| 25 | acquire 1000 online reputation points * |
| 26 | acquire 2500 online reputation points * |
| 27 | acquire 5000 online reputation points * |
| 28 Turbo and High-Tech P. | Beat Racer-X ** |
|___________________________|_______________________________________________|
* PC and PS2 versions only
** PS2 version only
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Magazine Cover 1
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Name : Modified Mag
Method : Ranked 10 in circuit (Challenge 19)
Description : "Achieved the #10 spot on the Circuit rankings board"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 2
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Name : Sport Compact Car
Method : Ranked 9 in sprint (Challenge 27)
Description : "Achieved the #9 spot on the Sprint rankings board"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 3
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Name : Chrom & Flammen
Method : Ranked 10 in drift (Challenge 25)
Description : "Achieved the #10 spot on the Drift rankings board"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 4
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Name : Turbo & High-Tech Performance
Method : Ranked 7 in drag (Challenge 55)
Description : "Climbed to the #7 spot on the Drag rankings board"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 5
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Name : Import Tuner
Method : Ranked 8 in drift (Challenge 40)
Description : "Climbed to the #8 spot on the Drift rankings board"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 6
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Name : Import Racer
Method : Ranked 8 in circuit (Challenge 37)
Description : "Climbed to the #8 spot on the Circuit rankings board"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 7
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Name : Super Street
Method : Ranked 6 in circuit (Challenge 59)
Description : "Climbed to the #6 spot on the Circuit rankings board"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 8
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Name : Sport Compact Car
Method : Ranked 6 in sprint (Challenge 67)
Description : "Achieved the #6 spot on the Sprint rankings board"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 9
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Name : Import Tuner
Method : Ranked 4 in drift (Challenge 85)
Description : "Climbed to the #4 spot on the Drift rankings board"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 10
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Name : Hot4s
Method : Win all tournaments (Challenge 101)
Description : "You won all tournaments"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 11
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Name : Stuff
Method : Win overall title (Challenge 111)
Description : "You became the best racer in the city"
Notes : Melissa will pose for this cover! (two poses)
Pose #1 - Melissa in a white tank top + tattoo
on right arm.
Pose #2 - Melissa wearing a black leather jacket.
(You can't get both poses using one profile,
pose selected for the cover at random)
Additional info: Chisme has confirmed that there's
only two poses from Melissa for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 12
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Name : Autopress
Method : Unlock All Level 1 Performance Upgrades
Description : "Installed all level 1 performance upgrades on your car"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 13
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Name : Super Street
Method : Unlock All Level 2 Performance Upgrades
Description : "Installed all level 2 performance upgrades on your car"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 14
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Name : Maxi Tuning
Method : Unlock All Level 3 Performance Upgrades
Description : "Installed all level 3 performance upgrades on your car"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 15
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Name : Option
Method 1 : Install 2-3 Visual Upgrades
Description : "Built a car with a 1 star reputation"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 16
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Name : Elaborare
Method : Install All Level 1 Visual Upgrades
Description : "Installed all Level 1 Visual Upgrades on your car"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 17
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Name : Maxi Tuning
Method : Install All Level 2 Visual Upgrades
Description : "Installed all Level 3 Visual Upgrades on your car"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 18
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Name : Hot4s
Method : Install All Level 3 Visual Upgrades
Description : "Installed all level 3 visual upgrades on your car"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 19
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Name : DUB
Method : Install All 4 Unique Visual Upgrades and
9 other Level 3 Visual Upgrades
Description : "Installed all level 3 and unique visual
upgrades on your car"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 20
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Name : Turbo and High-Tech Performance
Method : Beat the preset best time for any Drag race
in Underground Mode (Hard difficulty)
Description : "Set a drag track record"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 21
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Name : Import Racer
Method : Beat the preset best time for any Circuit race
in Underground Mode (Hard difficulty)
Description : "Set a circuit track record"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 22
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Name : Import Tuner
Method : Beat the preset best score for any Drift race
in Underground Mode (Hard difficulty)
Description : "Set a drift track scoring record"
Notes : A random model will pose for this cover.
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Magazine Cover 23
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Name : Sport Compact Car
Method : Beat the preset best time for any Sprint race
in Underground Mode (Hard difficulty)
Description : "Set a sprint track record"
Notes : (none)
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Magazine Cover 24
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Method : acquire 500 online reputation points
Notes : PC and PS2 versions only.
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Magazine Cover 25
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Method : acquire 1000 online reputation points
Notes : PC and PS2 versions only.
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Magazine Cover 26
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Method : acquire 2500 online reputation points
Notes : PC and PS2 versions only.
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Magazine Cover 27
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Method : acquire 5000 online reputation points
Notes : PC and PS2 versions only.
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XII. Best Times/Scores
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To get the best time/score records, start a new profile then use the
track unlock cheats. After unlocking all tracks, choose quick race mode.
The best time/score for a particular track can be found on the lower right
part of the track selection screen. (after choosing a ride and race type)
Unlock track cheats are as below:
(PC) Start game, Select Statistics from the Main Menu screen, then return
to the Main Menu (press Backspace), and enter the following cheat(s):
unlock all drag tracks: gimmesomedrag
unlock all drift tracks: driftdriftbaby
unlock all sprint tracks: gimmesomesprints
unlock all circuit tracks: gimmesomecircuits
(PS2) Enter the following codes at the main menu screen:
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XIII. EA GAMES(TM) TRAX
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To access the track listing in Underground, select OPTIONS from the
MAIN MENU, then select TRAX. To the top left of the TRAX menu a
selection bar can be used to choose sequential or random track play.
Descriptions of the four options available for each track:
Menu: The selected track will be played while in menu screen.
Race: The selected track will be played during races.
All: The selected track will be played throughout the game. (Menu and Race)
Off: The selected track will not be played.
01 Overseer
"Doomsday"
Wreckage
02 The Crystal Method
"Born Too Slow"
Legion of Boom
03 Rancid
"Out of Control"
Indestructible
04 Rob Zombie
"Two-Lane Blacktop"
Past, Present and Future
05 BT
"Kimosabe"
06 Static-X
"The Only"
Shadow Zone
07 Element Eighty
"Broken Promises"
Element Eighty
08 Asian Dub Foundation
"Fortress Europe"
Enemy of the Enemy
09 Hotwire
"Invisible"
The Routine
10 Story of the Year
"And the Hero Will Drown"
Page Avenue
11 Andy Hunter
"The Wonders of You"
Exodus
12 Junkie XL
"Action Radius"
Big Sounds of the Drags
13 Fuel
"Quarter"
Natural Selection
14 Jerk
"Sucked In"
When Pure is Defiled
15 Fluke
"Snapshot"
Puppy
16 lostprophets
"Ride"
Start Something
17 Overseer
"Supermoves"
Wreckage
18 FC Kahuna
"Glitterball"
Machine Says Yes
19 Blindside
"Swallow"
About a Burning Fire
20 Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz
"Get Low"
Kings of Crunk
21 Mystikal
"Smashing the Gas (Get Faster)"
Need for Speed Exclusive
22 Dilated Peoples
"Who's Who"
Neighborhood Watch
23 Nate Dogg
"Keep It Coming"
Need for Speed Exclusive
24 X-ecutioners
"Body Rock"
25 Petey Pablo
"Need for Speed"
Need for Speed Exclusive
26 T.I.
"24's"
Trap Muzik
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XIV. Cheat Codes
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Note: Any emails are welcomed but I don't use cheats in Underground so
I may not be able to reply your mails about cheats. Thanks.
All cheat codes listed works. After exiting the Statistic screen, no
input box will appear. You need to type in the cheat code alphabet by
alphabet, and once you have done that no notification of the correct
code will be visible or heard. To find out whether the cheat you
wanted is entered correctly, you need to start a quick race and do a
quick check on the available tracks or bonus cars. If there are more
tracks/cars than before you've tried out the codes, it means that
you've got it right. Else try again, you might have left out the
step involving selecting/exiting the Statistic screen, or mistype
the code itself.
(PC) Start game, Select Statistics from the Main Menu screen, then return
to the Main Menu (press Backspace), and enter the following cheat(s):
unlock all level 1 performance upgrades: allmylvloneparts
unlock all level 2 performance upgrades: allmylvl2parts
unlock all drag tracks: gimmesomedrag
unlock all drift tracks: driftdriftbaby
unlock all sprint tracks: gimmesomesprints
unlock all circuit tracks: gimmesomecircuits
Note: Unlocking all circuit tracks will make the same tracks
available for lap knockout and free run mode. There will be no
prompts or alert sounds to confirm that you have entered the
correct cheat. Just press the corresponding alphabet/numeric
keys on the keyboard, and head towards Quick Race to see whether
the bonus car/track is available to you.
Note: Cars unlocked using the above cheats will not work in
Underground Mode.
(PS2) Enter the following codes at the main menu screen:
right, square, left, R1, square, L1, L2, R2 - unlocks all drag tracks
left, left, left, left, right, R2, R1, L2 - unlocks all drift tracks
down, R1, R1, R1, R2, R2, R2, square - unlocks all circuit tracks
up, R2, R2, R2, R1, down, down, down - unlocks all sprint tracks
R1, up, up, up, down, down, down, L1 - unlock drift physics in all modes
Note: 'unlimited nitro' and 'get all parts' cheats do not work.
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XV. Frequently Asked Questions
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a. General
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Q. Any demos for NFS:U?
A. Get it from the official site (www.needforspeed.com).
It's about 220MB. You can only use the Nissan 350Z
for a Circuit Race (1 Lap) and a Drag Race.
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Q. I'm replaying through UG mode to create a ride
purely for drag races. Which of TJ's upgrades
should I choose?
A. After completing a challenge from TJ that rewards
you with a unique performance upgrade, you will
be shown the performance upgrade selection screen.
For each part selected a small increment would be
added to one of the gauges at the bottom
(Acceleration, Top Speed or Handling). Pick a part
that increases acceleration (or top speed) since
good handling is not required in drag races. Drag
race mode in NFS:U has been simplified to just
changing lanes so no precise controls on the wheel
is necessary.
Additional info by Da ItAlIaN sTaLlIoN:
Choose drivetrain and turbo performance upgrades.
From then on, pick either nitrous or weight
reduction for handling.
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Q. Is it possible to adjust either the performance
or style point multiplier of bonus cars (e.g.
Eddie's Skyline)?
A. No. No visual upgrades even.
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Q. Why do I get a blown engine during a drag race no
matter which car I choose?
A. You have to do manual shift change during drag races
even if you have it set to auto in the options menu.
(PC) Use the Ins key to shift up, Del key to shift
down. Alternatively you can use A and Z.
(PS2) Use R2 to shift up, and L2 to shift down.
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Q. I've seen online players holding 17 second records for
drag tracks. How do I get 18 seconds in a drag race?
A. Not possible, unless you cheat. It's either that or
you have an excellent ride and a perfect run. Also
you need might some help from an opponent to ram you
on the rear bumper for a slight speed boost. That's
to get a 'less than 20 second' record.
It's a well-known fact that online cheating is
rampant, therefore even if a 17 second record exists
(without cheating), there's no way to confirm the
validity.
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Q. I only have gloss paint colors to choose from. How do
I access pearlescent and metallic paint colors?
A. In base paint menu, click on the left or right symbol
just next to the gloss paint text.
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Q. Where do I get the Unique Vinyl (with flames) shown
during one of the loading screens?
A. (In reference to the loading screen with following
text, "Apply up to four layers of vinyl onto your car")
Samantha's Custom Vinyl No. 5 can be acquired by
completing Challenge 68, among with 9 other unique
vinyls. The "flames" are part of the vinyl, while the
base paint for the car should be part of the metallic
set (sixth color from the left, 2nd row out of three)
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Q. In the Drag Tutorial, the car's engine sounds different,
something like out of the movie. Is that possible to
replicate in the game?
A. (submissions welcomed)
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Q. How do I capture screenshots of the game?
A. Press the 'Print Screen' key on your keyboard, then ALT-TAB or
quit to desktop and open Paint. Click on edit and select paste.
Then choose yes when asked to enlarge the bitmap.
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Q. How many challenges are there in Underground Mode?
A. 112, although the indicator will always show 111 in total.
This does not include the initiation race before the first
challenge (1/111), therefore it's arguable that there's
actually 113 races in Underground Mode.
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Q. I played through 113 races in Underground Mode. Is your
FAQ incorrect?
A. The last race is stated as 112/111 on the top right. For ease
of use, I will use that as a reference. The additional race
you're refering to would be the initiation race, before
challenge 1/111. After completing this race would you be
able to choose one of the five cars to use in Underground Mode
and subsequently begin the first challenge proper (1/111).
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Q. Are there any cops in Need for Speed Underground?
A. Need for Speed Underground does not have any police that will pursue
those who violate the speed limits in the game. (source: official site)
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Q. Which out of the five cars at the beginning of a new profile
is best for drift races?
A. Miata. Though it's not a good choice for drag (engine blows
too easily).
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Q. What are the different Style Points available?
A. Plus: Drafting, Hang Time, Powerslide, Clean Section (+50),
Clean Lap (+200), Clean Race (+500), Near Miss (+100),
Shortcut (+100), Head Start (+100), Lead Lap (+100),
Victory (+500), NOS Purge (+150), 360 (+200).
Minus: Hit Traffic.
You can only get the style points for a successful 360 three
times in a race (200 x 3). All subsequent 360s will be
ignored. Victory and Clean Race style points are awarded once,
at the end of a race. All other points are multiplied by
the number of successful attempts.
Shortcut style points are awarded once in every race, for each
shortcut. Taking the same shortcut multiple times will only
bag you that particular style points bonus once, but taking
different shortcuts in a race will reward you with a style
point bonus per shortcut.
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Q. What about the NOS Purge bonus?
A. The correct way to do a NOS purge! Gain 150 style points during
the count down by doing a full rev and holding it, then tap the
NOS button. You will know you've done a NOS purge when smokes
come out from the sides of your car. (info by Jax of Lincoln)
To get a NOS Purge bonus, tap the NOS button at the start of a race,
just before the counter reaches 0. It's worth 150 points and has no
multiplier so it's only worth doing once! (info by Andy Turner)
Right before the race starts, press the NOS button. A little exhaust
from the port will blow through the vents/edge of your hood. It looks
like when a bull snorts and it's purely for show, but you get 150 points
for doing it. It just takes a light tap, no need to waste any of your
NOS for later.
That plus head start is a great way to start every race with a
250 style points bonus. (info by Josh)
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Q. How can I drift better?
A. If you're using a Skyline, try the RX-7. Else turn off stability
control from the Car Menu (under Main Menu, Options)
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Q. Do you get anything extra for beating Underground Mode on
Hard difficulty?
A. No. There's no difference to the type or number of rewards
unlocked in Easy, Normal or Hard Difficulty. Except for the
amount of credit you earn for completing challenges, of course.
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Q. Can I carry over the rewards earned/unlocked to another profile?
A. No. By starting a new profile, you begin afresh and would have
to play thru Underground Mode or Quick Races to earn the rewards
again. This applies to all unlockable tracks, vinyls, upgrades,
bonus cars and such.
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Q. Why is challenge 86/95 so difficult?
A. Please refer to the Underground Mode walkthrough for tips on
beating the challenge.
One angle of looking at it is that it has something to do with
top speed. The AI uses the top speed to their advantage, so
if you're not comfortable with those corners you'll definitely
lose out in the race. Reducing the top speed will set a handicap
that all opponents will follow suit, thus making it difficult to
put the catch-up logic to good use.
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Q. Challenge 30 (Dead Calm) requires me to upgrade to reputation
level 2. I've done everything including visual upgrades, but it
won't let me race. Did I leave out something?
A. It should be possible to race Challenge 30 if you've upgraded
everything. Check to see if you missed any visual upgrades.
Spoilers, etc. (Note that Challenge 14 also requires you to have
at least a Reputation Level of x1 to participate)
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Q. I got beaten by a supposedly 'weaker' car. Why does all car
models perform the same?
A. Not all cars are alike. Please refer to the 'Cars' section for
all the minor differences. The difference is miniscule therefore
it's easy to mistake that all rides perform the same. (although
this does make some of the cars slightly inaccurate compared to
their actual counterparts)
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Q. I've heard rumors of personalized number plates. Is this true?
A. The rumors are false. You're stuck with "UNDRGND" like the rest
of us, if that helps.
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Q. What's the best car in the game?
A. You have two choices here. The Skyline has speed and control.
On the other hand, the RX-7's handling is slightly better and
pretty useful to use in Drift races.
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Q. When do I unlock more headlights to customize my ride?
A. In challenge 60 ("Bright Lights Big Spoiler"). Understandably,
this will cause some confusion as the only sets of headlights
available to you are stock and Level 3s. There are no Level 1
and 2 headlights to unlock.
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Q. During one of the loading screens, it says "Learn how to drift
by watching the tutorial videos." How can I access the videos?
A. (PC) Select Quick Race from the Main Menu, highlight Drag or
Drift and press "T".
(PS2) Press L2 instead when Drag or Drift is highlighted.
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b. Vinyl/Paints/Decals/Body Kits
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Q. (PC) How do you change the color of a vinyl?
A. Go to the Change Vinyl screen, where 4 vinyl layers are shown.
Make sure the vinyl you want to change is highlighted. There
are 2 buttons below it that says 'layer order' and 'vinyl color'.
Use your mouse to click on 'vinyl color' then choose your color
using the keyboard.
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Q. (PS2) How do you change the color of a vinyl?
A. Go to the Change Vinyl screen, where 4 vinyl layers are shown.
Make sure the vinyl you want to change is highlighted. Press
square on the vinyl to enter the color selection screen.
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Q. I have tried clicking on vinyl color at the Change Vinyl screen
but nothing happens, and when I click on the arrows the layer
order changes. What gives?
A. Firstly, you have to select a vinyl (Lighting 3, Tribal 3, etc.)
Then click on 'vinyl color' with your mouse to enter the color
selection screen. For vinyls that carry a "2" or "3" label,
you have to choose 2 or 3 colors for them.
Note: Colors for Unique and Manufacturer Vinyls cannot be
changed. You can only "blend" their colors with your car
by using Pearlescent Paint.
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Q. How do you get Level 2/3 Paints?
A. Level 2 Paint can be unlocked in Underground Mode,
challenge 23 and Level 3 Paint can be unlocked in
challenge 65.
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Q. How do you paint engine parts?
A. You need to upgrade your engine/exhaust to at least
street performance (Performance Upgrade Level 1
Engine/Exhaust Packages) since you can't paint stock
parts. The paint change is not visible for level 1
packages although you should be able to watch the
engine accent paint change as you scroll through the
paint palette for Level 2 and 3 packages. So if
it doesn't look like there's any difference after
choosing an engine accent color chances are you have
a Level 1 Package. Upgrade to Level 2 or 3, then try
and change the color again. (info by Michael Hauder)
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Q. Is it possible create your own vinyl for use in the game?
A. Yes, although you require the use of a third-party
program. No help will be provided in this area, you
have to look for it yourself.
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Q. Any other decal colors to select besides white?
White decals on white cars don't work!
A. (PC) In the decal selection screen, press 'Z' to change
between a white and black decal. You should do this
before choosing the decal itself.
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Q. What is a wide body kit?
A. A wide body kit extends the body of the car laterally to cover
the tires. They look like molded mud flaps that connects
the bumper to the skirt. You unlock them in challenge 110.
And no, you can't have them both. Not without hacking your
save, anyway.
Note that installing certain wide body kits can totally
change the outlook of your ride. For example sticking the
Vapor wide body kit onto a stock Lancer and you will end
up with what looks like a Lancer Evo VIII (well, that's
what people keep telling me). You can see a Lancer with a
Vapor wide body kit early in the game, in Challenge 29
(Scouting Report). Todd will be driving the Lancer in
question and you'll notice that it looks different
compared to the Lancer you unlock by completing Challenge 4
(The Perfect Shift). Todd's ride has a large Mitsubishi
insignia while the stock Lancer has a smaller one.
This is because you only unlock that particular wide body
kit in Challenge 110! Moreover if you select the wrong wide
body kit (picking Mantis instead of Vapor), then you've
missed your chance and need to start another profile all
over again.
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Q. Upgrading to a wide body kit means new wheels (tires that are
wider), thus improving acceleration and handling. Am I right?
A. No. Wide body kits are listed as visual upgrades. If visual
upgrades affect a car's performance, all cars would thus have
the same parts to get the best performance possible, therefore
defeating the purpose of having different visual upgrades.
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Q. How can I get both wide body kits? Do I have to play through
Underground Mode again?
A. Simple. You can't. There's absolutely no way you can have both
and swap kits in-between races. If you've selected one you're
stuck with that unless you begin a new Underground Mode with
another profile. This applies to all Unique Rewards.
The only way to get both wide body kits is to hack your save.
It's not possible to earn both of them in a single profile
through normal means. Also, you can't carry over unlocked
rewards from one profile to another. There are certain
pre-made saves out there with both wide body kits plus all
unique unlockables in one profile if you look hard enough.
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Q. How can I get all the unique vinyls that Samantha offers me?
A. (Please refer to the above question)
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Q. Quick. The Mantis or the Vapor wide body kit?
A. Vapor. Looks better on most rides. Plus, if you want a ride
similar to what Todd's driving in Challenge 29 (Scouting
Report), you definitely need to pick the Vapor wide body kit
for your Lancer (or at least unlock it to customize a stock
Lancer for quick races).
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Q. Can I unlock and apply the Eastsiderz vinyl from Eddie's car
onto my custom ride?
A. No, not by normal means anyway. The Eastsiderz vinyl is unique
for Eddie's Skyline only, just like the Rob Zombie vinyl can
only be found on Rob Zombie's bonus car. A third-party program
for changing vinyls does exist out there but EA doesn't provide
support for such applications and neither do I.
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c. Performance Upgrades
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Q. Is there any difference in performance when choosing brand
packages for upgrades?
A. No. Brand makes no difference. All the brand packages perform
equally well.
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Q. Best unique performance upgrade combination?
A. Engine, E.C.U. and trans. If you're looking for a second opinion,
put turbo into the mix for better acceleration. For handling,
tires and brakes would be the right choice.
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d. Rewards/Magazine Covers
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Q. Does selection of difficulty level for each challenge
affects the rewards given on completion?
A. To my knowledge, no.
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Q. I have collected Eddie's Nissan Skyline Style Reward.
Is there any more?
A. Nope. That's the last of the 114 Style Rewards you can
unlock in NFS:U.
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Q. How do I know if I've unlocked all the style rewards?
A. Once you have Eddie's Skyline, that should be it.
Else check to see if your style gauge increases after
gaining some style points. If it you're still getting
level up, then there's style rewards yet to be
unlocked. All style rewards should be unlocked when
you've acquired about 3,000,000 style points.
You may have to level up your reputation multiplier
to 5x max to unlock all style rewards.
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Q. Does different profiles unlock different magazine covers?
A. Yes, slightly. You will get the same cover although
the model(s) posing for the magazine is/are chosen at
random, then superimposed on the cover of the magazine
with your ride in the background. Method of unlocking
the covers stays the same, though.
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e. Trade Ins
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Q. I have unlocked new cars earned in Underground Mode, but when I Trade In
the stats stay the same. I don't understand the point of having a different
car but stuck with the same stats. Does the car model really matter?
A. Stats are not the same, they are just not shown there. Here's how to view
stats for the car you'd like to change to. Select a a car to "Trade In"
and press Enter. A performance screen will show up. This is the current
performance stats of your current car. Press Enter again and that'll be
the stats of the car you're purchasing. Stats change as upgrades are
acquired over the course of the game.
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Q. Can I trade in my car repeatedly for rebates?
A. Yes. It's possible.
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f. Profiles
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Q. Can I have more than one car per profile to use in
Underground Mode?
A. No. You're limited to one custom car per profile.
You have to trade in to use another car. There is
no garage option.
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Q. Is it possible to unlock all unique parts for
one driver profile?
A. No, sorry. It can't be done through normal means.
Not unless you plan to hack your save.
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g. Cheats
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Q. Why don't the PC cheats work?
A. Cheats found in the cheats section should work
if you follow the instructions carefully.
Remember to enter and exit the Statistics
screen once before you key in the cheat code.
There is no notification when the cheat is
typed in correctly. You have to do a quick
check on whether the tracks/bonus car has been
unlocked or not by going into the quick race
menu. If not, try again. You might have missed
out something or typed incorrectly.
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Q. Why don't the PS2 cheats work?
A. I have not tested them since I don't own a PS2.
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Q. Why doesn't the unlimited nitro code work?
A. To my knowledge, there is no unlimited nitro code.
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h. Technical
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Q. (PC) How do I copy my profile/custom car to play on another PC? Where
does Underground store saved game profile information?
Where are the save games located?
A. (Win XP users) Saved Game information can be found at this location:
(C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\NFS Underground).
Remember to enable "Show Hidden Files" to be able to locate the
Application Data directory.
You'll be able to save and re-import this information into your game
(if you have a re-format, or any other data loss) as long as you put it
into the same directory. (source: official site)
(Win 9x and ME users) Look for your save files here:
C:\Windows\All Users\Application Data\NFS Underground.
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Q. How do you turn off the slow-mo cam? (also known as the crash cam)
A. Select OPTIONS, then CAMERA, and move the Jump Cameras slider
all the way to the left. (or to the right, if you want more of it)
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Q. Can I import my own music (MP3's) into Need for Speed Underground?
A. No, the game does not support imported music files. However, you can
mute the game music (set it to 0) and use a media player to play your
music in the background.
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Q. Is there a replay option?
A. The replay option is not available in NFS:U, unlike previous NFS in the
series.
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Q. Is there a rear view mirror option?
A. Yes. Although the rear mirror view is only available if you have
selected bumper cam mode. Press the 'Esc' key to bring up the
Pause Menu, then select 'Camera'. Choose 'Bumper Cam' for
your Favourite Drive Camera. Then return to the previous menu
and choose 'Display'. The rearview mirror option should appear now.
Turn it on. Note: This option will not appear unless you have
already selected 'Bumper Cam' for your Favourite Drive Camera.
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Q. Is there language support?
A. Yes. Although you have to mess around with the registry.
(only attempt this if you know what you're doing!)
No instructions. I trust that with the sparse info provided
below, you should be able to change the language. Else, there's
a file on the web that helps you do the same although you may
have to look real hard for it.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\EA GAMES\Need For Speed Underground
Name: Language
Options: English US, Dutch, Spanish, Swedish, French, German, Italian
Bear in mind that when receiving messages in the Underground Mode, sound
bites will not be played, and all cutscenes will still be in English.
And no, the tracks are still in English no matter how much you want
to hear Lil Jon rap in Spanish.
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Q. Will there be any downloadable content (Paint Jobs, Cars, etc.) for
Need for Speed Underground?
A. Due to the compatibility between the PS2 console and the PC, there will be
no downloadable content available for the game. The reason for this being
that both platforms must remain exactly the same in order to be compatible.
Any change to one must be made to the other. (source: official site)
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Q. Is there online support for Cube/Box?
A. No. Online support is only available for PS2 and PC users only.
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Q. (PC) How do I activate motion blur? It's blurred out in the Display
Settings.
A. If it's blurred out, most likely your display card does not support that
option. The only way you can get motion blur to work is to obtain a new
graphics card. Anyway, the blur effect is not a must-see option. I have
seen it in GTA and MGS on the PC, it really doesn't improve gameplay
(and will cause eye discomfort over time). Reason being blur effects do
not translate well on the PC, only on TV.
(The same goes for crowd option)
No driver updates can help you here. My guess is that these options
are not available for "pre-DirectX 9" graphics card owners.
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Q. (PC) How do I activate headlights in the game, similar to what we see in
the tutorial?
A. You can only enable headlights if your graphics card support such option.
As the tutorial is a video cutscene it may mislead you to believe that the
headlights option is available for your system. This is not true. Please
refer to the question regarding motion blur for more details.
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XVI. Contributors/Credits
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- Feel free to e-mail me at kimkallstrom19[at]hotmail[dot]com if you'd like
to contribute to this FAQ. You will be given due credit for any submission.
Please send all your comments or corrections to the address above. Thanks!
- Thanks to GameFAQs for hosting this guide, and the many forum members over
at GameFAQs. If I left out your name unintentionally, let me know!
- Thanks to the following contributor(s): Jonathan Kett, James(Viper),
aliens8myshoes.
- Thanks to -VooDoo- and RiskBreaker for their Car Comparison Tables!
- Thanks to Tim Zamperini and Chisme for the info on Style Rewards!
- Thanks to Chisme for additional info on magazine covers!
- Thank you for reading! Hope you find the FAQ helpful!
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