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by Ratchet12345

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A Strategy Guide For Need For Need For Speed Underground 2 for the Nintendo DS

Written and ASCII art by RATCHET12345

Version 1.01

Table Of Contents:

1: Revision History -----------------------------------[RHY]
2: Intro            -----------------------------------[INT]
3: Race Types       -----------------------------------[RTS]
4: Cars             -----------------------------------[CAR]
5: Track List       -----------------------------------[UND]
6: Underground      -----------------------------------[TRA]
                    Circuit 1
                    Circuit 2
                    Circuit 3
                    Own the Zone
                    Drag
                    Bonus Events
7: Upgrades         -----------------------------------[UPG]
                    Visual
                    Performance
8: E-mail           -----------------------------------[EML]

9: Copyrights & 
   Disclaimer       -----------------------------------[C&D]

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
REVISION HISTORY                                       [RHY]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

1.00: Began/finished guide.
1.01: Added E-mail info and changed 3.0 into 1.01

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
INTRO                                                  [INT]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

Hiya, and welcome to the world of NFSU 2. There are many new 
features, some exclusive to the DS version, so lets get 
started! Oh, and to find a section, hold Control (Ctrl) or 
Command (Apple) and press F. Type in the three letters to the
Right of the section you wish to find (for example, type in
RTS for Race Types)

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
RACE TYPES		 [RTS]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

--------------------
Circuit

This is just your normal street race. Be first across the 
line on that last lap to win. 
--------------------
Drag

Flat out speed in a straight line. Shift at the right point
(when the top part of the left bar is green) and youll be 
shakin in no time!
--------------------
Own The Zone

Dont screw up (like me)! You have got to get the fastest time
in most of the zones to win! To check that you do own a 
zone, look at the map. If that section is green, its yours!
But it wont be if somebody else gets a better time than you.
--------------------
Lap Knockout

There is no last place. Cause if you are coming last, and 
the rest cross the line, you are history. And DONT think this
only matters on the last lap, cause it matters on EVERY lap. 
--------------------
Time Trial

No opponents. No traffic (unless you choose to have traffic).
The only rival that means something to you is that irritating
ticking tocking spinning contraption of klap-trap we call
time. Beat the clock to win the race!
--------------------
Free Run

Ahh, nothins much better than a Sunday Drive (unless its 
Saturday). Just sit (or stand) back and relax (or concentrate
So hard your face goes red) so you can drive peacefully (or
recklessly).
--------------------

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
CARS		 [CAR]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

NOTE: The statistics below are for when you first get the 
car.

Nissan 240SX

Top Speed:    *
Acceleration: *
Handling:     *

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Top Speed:    **
Acceleration: **
Handling:     *

Toyota Celica

Top Speed:    *
Acceleration: *
Handling:     ***

Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

Top Speed:    *
Acceleration: **
Handling:     ***

Lexus IS300

Top Speed:    **
Acceleration: **
Handling:     ***

Mazda RX-7

Top Speed:    ***
Acceleration: **
Handling:     **

Mazda RX-8

Top Speed:    ***
Acceleration: ****
Handling:     ***

Audi TT

Top Speed:    **
Acceleration: *
Handling:     **

Mazda RX-8 (EA Customisation)

Top Speed:    **
Acceleration: ****
Handling:     ***

Toyota Supra

Top Speed:    ***
Acceleration: ***
Handling:     **

Nissan 350Z

Top Speed:    ***
Acceleration: ***
Handling:     **

Toyota Supra (EA Customisation)

Top Speed:    *
Acceleration: ****
Handling:     **

Subaru Impreza WRX Sti

Top Speed:    **
Acceleration: ****
Handling:     ****

Nissan Skyline

Top Speed:    **
Acceleration: ***
Handling:     ***

Mitsubishi Evolution VIII

Top Speed:    ***
Acceleration: ***
Handling:     ***

Nissan Skyline (EA Customisation 1)

Top Speed:    **
Acceleration: ***
Handling:     ***

Nissan Skyline (EA Customisation 2)

Top Speed:    ***
Acceleration: ***
Handling:     ****

Nissan 350Z (EA Customisation)

Top Speed:    ***
Acceleration: **
Handling:     ***

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
TRACK NAMES		 [TRA]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

Circuit, Own The Zone, Lap Knockout, Time Trial and Free Run

Bayside Run
Royale Heights
Lincoln Connector
Nexus
City Limits
Gorge Freeway

Drag

Main Street Drag
Nexus Drag
Runway Drag

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
UNDERGROUND		 [UND]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

This is the full list of events for the Underground mode. I
have NOT listed the prizes (I have listed them for Bonus 
Events), as I do not wish to start the game again. Ill organise 
the statistics for the race I like this:

Race Name

Race Type (Circuit Only)

Direction
No. Of Opponents (Not Drag; its always 3)
No. Of Laps (Not Drag)
Traffic Level

And, for the bonus events:

Event Type

Goal Score
Prize

OK, here we go!

====================
Circuit 1
====================

Bayside Run 1

Time Trial

Forward
0
2
None
--------------------
Bayside Run 2

Circuit

Forward
3
4
Light
--------------------
Royale Heights 1

Circuit

Forward
3
2
Light
--------------------
Bayside Run 3

Lap Knockout

Reverse
3
3
Light
--------------------
Royale Heights 2

Time Trial

Forward
0
3
None
--------------------
City Limits 1

Circuit

Forward
3
2
Light
--------------------
City Limits 2

Time Trial

Forward
0
2
None
--------------------
Royale Heights 3

Lap Knockout

Forward
3
3
Light
--------------------
Bayside Run 4

Circuit

Reverse
3
4
Heavy
--------------------
City Limits 3

Circuit

Reverse
3
3
Light
--------------------
Royale Heights 4

Circuit

Forward
3
3
Heavy
--------------------
City Limits 4

Lap Knockout

Forward
3
3
Light
--------------------

====================
Circuit 2
====================

--------------------
Lincoln Connector 1

Time Trial

Forward
0
2
None
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 1

Circuit

Forward
3
2
Light
--------------------
Lincoln Connector 2

Circuit

Forward
3
3
Light
--------------------
Nexus 1

Time Trial

Forward
0
2
None
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 2

Lap Knockout

Reverse
3
3
Light
--------------------
Lincoln Connector 03

Circuit

Reverse
3
4
Heavy
--------------------
Nexus 2

Circuit

Forward
3
2
Light
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 3

Time Trial

Forward
0
2
None
--------------------
Nexus 3

Circuit

Reverse
3
2
Heavy
--------------------
Lincoln Connector 4

Lap Knockout

Forward
3
3
Light
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 4

Circuit

Reverse
3
3
Heavy
--------------------
Nexus 4

Lap Knockout

Forward
3
3
Light
--------------------

====================
Circuit 3
====================

--------------------
Bayside Run 5

Time Trial

Forward
0
4
Light
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 5

Circuit

Forward
3
3
Heavy
--------------------
Nexus 5

Time Trial

Reverse
0
2
Light
--------------------
Lincoln Connector 5

Circuit

Forward
3
4
Heavy
--------------------
City Limits 5

Lap Knockout

Reverse
3
3
Light
--------------------
Royale Heights 5

Circuit

Forward
3
4
Heavy
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 6

Time Trial

Reverse
0
2
Light
--------------------
Lincoln Connector 6

Lap Knockout

Reverse
3
3
Light
--------------------
Nexus 6

Circuit

Forward
3
3
Heavy
--------------------
Bayside Run 6

Lap Knockout

Reverse
3
3
Light
--------------------
City Limits 6

Circuit

Forward
3
3
Heavy
--------------------
Royale Heights 6

Time Trial

Reverse
0
3
Light
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 7

Lap Knockout

Forward
3
3
Heavy
--------------------
City Limits 7 

Time Trial

Forward
0
3
Heavy
--------------------
Lincoln Connector 7

Circuit

Forward
3
4
Heavy
--------------------
Bayside Run 7

Circuit

Forward
3
5
Heavy
--------------------
Royale Heights 7

Lap Knockout

Forward
3
3
Heavy
--------------------
Nexus 7

Circuit

Forward
3
3
Heavy
--------------------

====================
Own The Zone
====================

--------------------
Bayside Run 1

Forward
1
4
None
--------------------
City Limits 1

Forward
1
3
Light
--------------------
Royale Heights 1

Forward
1
3
Light
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 1

Forward
1
2
None
--------------------
Lincoln Connector 1

Forward
1
3
Light
--------------------
Nexus 1

Forward
2
2
Light
--------------------
Bayside Run 2

Reverse
2
3
Light
--------------------
City Limits 2

Reverse
2
2
None
--------------------
Royale Heights 2

Reverse
3
2
None
--------------------
Gorge Freeway 2

Reverse
3
2
Light
--------------------
Lincoln Connector 2

Reverse
3
2
Light
--------------------
Nexus 2

Reverse
3
2
Heavy
--------------------

====================
Drag
====================

--------------------
Main Street Drag 1

Forward
3
Light
--------------------
Main Street Drag 2

Reverse
3
Light
--------------------
Nexus Drag 1

Forward
3
Light
--------------------
Main Street Drag 3

Forward
3
Light
--------------------
Runway Drag 1

Forward
3
None
--------------------
Nexus Drag 2

Reverse
3
Heavy
--------------------
Main Street Drag 4

Reverse
3
Heavy
--------------------
Runway Drag 2

Reverse
3
None
--------------------
Runway Drag 3

Forward
3
None
--------------------
Nexus Drag 3

Forward
3
Heavy
--------------------
Runway Drag 4

Reverse
3
None
--------------------
Nexus Drag 4

Reverse
3
Heavy
--------------------

====================
Bonus Events
====================

--------------------
Engine Tuning 1

2000
Exhaust Bonus
--------------------
Nitrous Tuning 1

100
Engine Bonus
--------------------
Dyno Run 1

50
Drivetrain Bonus
--------------------
Pressure Tuning 1

5000
Chassis Bonus
--------------------
Engine Tuning 2

4000
Wheels Bonus
--------------------
Nitrous Tuning 2

150
Turbo Bonus
--------------------
Dyno Run 2

100
Suspension Bonus
--------------------
Pressure Tuning 2

7500
Brakes Bonus
--------------------
Engine Tuning 3

5000
Controls Bonus
--------------------
Nitrous Tuning 3

175
Nitrous Bonus
--------------------

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
UPGRADES		 [UPG]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

Here I list all the visual and performance upgrades you can
add to your car.

VISUAL

--------------------
Aerodynamics

Body Kits: 12
Spoilers: 18
Hood Scoops: 6
Roof Scoops: 6
--------------------
Accessories

Tints: 8
Rims: 18
Neon: 6
--------------------
Paints

Normal: 33
Metallic: 15
In Total: 48
--------------------
Vinyls: 55
--------------------
Decals: 3

NOTE: To make your own decals, select Custom Decals and then
select Edit Decal. Use the tools to edit the decal, and once
youve exited, apply it to your car by selecting one of the
other options. You can save up to three decals.
--------------------

PERFORMANCE

--------------------
Exhaust

Level 1:

Air Intake: Drop In Filter
Exhaust: Axle Back
Headers: 3 Stage

Level 2:

Air Intake: Short Ram
Exhaust: Full Exhaust
Headers: 2 Stage

Level 3

Air Intake: Cold Air Intake
Exhaust: Race Muffler
Header: Collector

Bonus: Custom Pipes
--------------------
Engine

Level 1:

Valvetrain: Springs
Secondary: Light Pulleys
Delivery: Regulator

Level 2:

Valvetrain: Polish
Secondary: Race Spark PL
Delivery: Race Pump

Level 3

Valvetrain: Maximum Valves
Secondary: Exterior Ignition
Delivery: Maximum Fuel System

Bonus: Steel Lines
--------------------
Drivetrain

Level 1:

Clutch: Street
Traction: Limiter
Gearing: Street Gears

Level 2:

Clutch: Cromoly
Traction: Upgraded Shafts
Gearing: Race Gears

Level 3

Clutch: 5 Puck
Traction: Traction Control
Gearing: Maximum Gears

Bonus: Spec Fly
--------------------
Chassis

Level 1:

Weight: Stripped
Stiffness: Bars
Strength: Fender Braces

Level 2:

Weight: Polymer
Stiffness: Low Tie bars
Strength: Bars

Level 3

Weight: Race Intake
Stiffness: Roll Gage
Strength: Maximum Chassis

Bonus: Foam Frame
--------------------
Wheels

Level 1:

Tires: Street Rubber
Rims: Cast Aluminium

Level 2:

Tires: Race Rubber
Rims: Aluminium Rims

Level 3

Tires: Maximum Rubber
Rims: Maximum Rims

Bonus: Race Lug Nuts
--------------------
Turbo

Level 1:

Turbo: Ceramic
Intercooler: Top Mount
Boost: Wastegate

Level 2:

Turbo: Stage Two
Intercooler: Front Mount
Boost: Street Boost

Level 3

Turbo: Stage Three
Intercooler: Sprayer
Boost: Custom

Bonus: Blow Valve
--------------------
Suspension

Level 1:

Shocks: Springs
Stabilisers: Sway Bar
Mounts: Bushings

Level 2:

Shocks: Maximum Shocks
Stabilisers: Perf Bar
Mounts: Pillow Mounts

Level 3

Shocks: Coil Over
Stabilisers: Maximum Bars
Mounts: Maximum Mounts

Bonus: Maximum Damping
--------------------
Brakes

Level 1:

Rotors: Street
Calipers: Four Piston Calipers
Pads: Street Pads

Level 2:

Rotors: Race
Calipers: Six Piston Calipers
Pads: Race Pads

Level 3

Rotors: Maximum Rotors
Calipers: Eight Piston Calipers
Pads: Maximum

Bonus: Custom Rotor
--------------------
Controls

Level 1:

Inputs: Ergo Shifter
Panel: Shift Light
ECU: Air/Fuel

Level 2:

Inputs: Race Street Wheel
Panel: Race Panel
ECU: Timer

Level 3

Inputs: Maximum Pedals
Panel: Maximum Panel
ECU: Program

Bonus: Carbon Dash
--------------------
Nitrous

Level 1:

Delivery: Single Bottle
Optimisation: Heater

Level 2:

Delivery: Dual Bottles
Optimisation: Two Stage Switch

Level 3

Delivery: Four Bottles
Optimisation: Maximum Release

Bonus: Maximum Nozzles
--------------------

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
E-MAIL                         	 [EML]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

Feel free to send me e-mail. Tips, suggestions, even hate mail, I'll
read it. Just make sure it's got Need for Speed or NFS somewhere in 
the subject, and don't send me any attachments of any kind - your 
e-mail will be instantly deleted. However, if you notify me in 
advance, I may let you. 
My address is: ratchet[underscore]12345[at]hotmail[dot]com.

-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----
COPYRIGHTS & DISCLAIMER		 [C&D]
-----+++++==========+++++----------+++++==========+++++-----

Guide Copyrights

This Strategy Guide is Copyright 2005 Ratchet12345. This guide is
NOT to be subject to any illegal offence in this list and
other offences: public display, used for profit or personal
gain, or retail. If you are granted permission by Ratchet12345, you
may then and ONLY then do what you are granted permission to
do.
--------------------
Need For Speed Underground 2 Copyrights

 2005 Electronic Arts Inc. All car designs, patents and 
copyrights are the property of their respected proprietors.
--------------------
Guide Disclaimer

This document is property of RATCHET12345, and shall NOT be subject
to any illegal activity of any kind under the rule of the law.

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