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Part 8
Need for Speed Heat

Part 8

Discover advanced techniques in Need for Speed Heat to refill your nitrous gauge, including hydro tricks, hang time, shortcuts, and avoiding accidents. Learn how to gain an edge.

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Discover advanced techniques in Need for Speed Heat to refill your nitrous gauge, including hydro tricks, hang time, shortcuts, and avoiding accidents. Learn how to gain an edge.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Hydro Tricks Nitro Refill: A friend discovered that by activating hydros (hydraulic suspension) while upside down or on the roof, the "Nitro Refill Counter" can continuously increase. By maintaining this state for an extended period (around 2 minutes), a significant nitro refill can be achieved.
  2. 2
    Bounce: If you have level 3 hydros, activating them during the race countdown (tap e-brake twice and hold direction) will cause your car to ride on its back two wheels off the starting line.
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    Hang Time: Jumping over differences in the road at high speeds can grant nitro. Staying airborne for longer periods yields more nitro, with a minimum of 50 and typically no more than 100.
  4. 4
    Clean Section: Driving on the correct side of the road without hitting anything for a period grants 150 nitro.
  5. 5
    Shortcut: Entering a shortcut can award 200 nitro.
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    Traffic Hit: Hitting a car will cause you to lose speed and nitro, typically no more than 60.
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    Cleared Accident / Leap Frog: This maneuver, also known as "Leap Frog," involves jumping over another car without hitting it. Successfully performing this can award 1000 points for a "Cleared Accident."
Tips
  • The hydro trick for nitro refill is most effective when the car is stable on its roof or upside down, allowing the hydros to function continuously.
  • Mastering the timing of the hydro bounce at the start of a race can give you an initial advantage.
  • Look for natural jumps or road variations to maximize hang time and nitro gain.
  • Maintaining a clean driving line is rewarded with nitro, so avoid unnecessary collisions.
  • Shortcuts offer a significant nitro boost, but be mindful of potential risks.
  • While hitting traffic loses nitro, it's generally less detrimental than a major crash.
  • The "Leap Frog" maneuver requires precise timing and positioning to successfully jump over an opponent's car.

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