WTF Anyone got some driving tips?

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#1 KurupSoldr
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I love this game (GTA4), but for real i used to be a beast at driving in this game cutting corners in and out of city blocks like nothing but the handbrake system on this one is just sucking it hard. i know they wanted it to be more realistic but even now its TOO MUCH. Any tips?
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#2 NSR34GTR
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let go of the gas as you approach a corner
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#3 GazzaB
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I never use handbrake unless completely necessary, i just brake. I guess sometimes you are just going to have to drive like a granny when cornering. You cant expect to be bombing along and then suddenly make a 90 degree turn successfully. Practice is my best advice, ive been playing the game for around 10 hours now, and i think im handling the driving very well. Alot better than when i just got the game.
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#4 kilzombie
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Yeah, just brake before you turn, and let go of the gas, it'll make it easier to turn.
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#5 avataraang1
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Take a taxi.
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#6 KurupSoldr
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Take a taxi.avataraang1

cant during a mission when chasing people. I will try to drive normal it will be hard when every game i have played i use the handbreak as a corner cutter and in about 90% of games it works like a charm. too bad they changed how it works in this one, but game is still aweseome

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#7 Blaiyze1
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Omg ppl i luv the handling it makes the game even better and for all those with problems this is what i do:

1) when approaching a 90 degree turn i turn the camera with the right analog stick towards the turn to c what is infront of me (amazingly doin this helps you with drive-by's and especially with online mode i'm a great driver whilst shooting out the window i get so many kills like that shame online isnt working)

2) handbrake (just tap) then fully turn the analog stick (lets say im turning left) to my left which catapults the car into a drift.

3) i then counter steer (by turning to the opposing side : the right hand side) which will eventually put my car in the direction i want to go (which i no the exact direction from turnin the camera)

4) full throttle.... repeat if needed.

It is what i do and is much better im sure than n r thing else especially with the sort of mustang cars that i luv! But with supercars and stuff u really hav 2 slo down and do this until your basicall only doin 60miles or sumthing.

i always use hand brake and only use brake if (when i turn the camera) theres to much traffic ahead of me and i need to litterally squeeze thru

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#8 avataraang1
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[QUOTE="avataraang1"]Take a taxi.KurupSoldr

cant during a mission when chasing people. I will try to drive normal it will be hard when every game i have played i use the handbreak as a corner cutter and in about 90% of games it works like a charm. too bad they changed how it works in this one, but game is still aweseome

Not if you call Roman for one. Lol glitch maybe
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#9 Blaiyze1
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[QUOTE="KurupSoldr"]

[QUOTE="avataraang1"]Take a taxi.avataraang1

cant during a mission when chasing people. I will try to drive normal it will be hard when every game i have played i use the handbreak as a corner cutter and in about 90% of games it works like a charm. too bad they changed how it works in this one, but game is still aweseome

Not if you call Roman for one. Lol glitch maybe

Lol taking that joke a bit 2 far!! can u really not call (or get into) a taxi?? i've never tried seeing as i want to get there fast and have a car to drive away in.

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#10 KurupSoldr
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[QUOTE="avataraang1"][QUOTE="KurupSoldr"]

[QUOTE="avataraang1"]Take a taxi.Blaiyze1

cant during a mission when chasing people. I will try to drive normal it will be hard when every game i have played i use the handbreak as a corner cutter and in about 90% of games it works like a charm. too bad they changed how it works in this one, but game is still aweseome

Not if you call Roman for one. Lol glitch maybe

Lol taking that joke a bit 2 far!! can u really not call (or get into) a taxi?? i've never tried seeing as i want to get there fast and have a car to drive away in.

if you are in a mission and have to drive across town to get to the point where it starts you can call roman if he has a cab he will pick you up and take you to that point, but lets say a guy jumps on a bike and takes off and you have to chase him down obviously then you cannot call for one you have to drive yourself which i dont mind just getting used to the new driving mechanics

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#11 jdc6305
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Tap the break and reverse at the same time to power slide around corners.