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Contents

  • Drivers Education
    • Game Modes
    • Controlling Your Kart
  • Items
    • Using Items
    • Equipable Items
    • Tactical Items
  • Characters
    • Introduction
    • Default Characters
    • Secret Characters
  • Kart Assembly
    • Introduction
    • Karts
    • Tires
    • Gliders
  • Mushroom Cup
    • Daisy Hills
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Toad Circuit
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Cheep Cheep Lagoon
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Shy Guy Bazaar
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Flower Cup
    • Wuhu Loop
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Mario Circuit
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Music Park
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Rock Rock Mountain
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Star Cup
    • Maka Wuhu
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Piranha Plant Slide
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wario Shipyard
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Neo Bowser City
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Special Cup
    • Rosalinas Ice World
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Rainbow Road
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Bowsers Castle
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DK Jungle
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Shell Cup
    • N64 Luigi Raceway
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DS Luigis Mansion
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • GBA Bowser Castle 1
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wii Mushroom Gorge
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Banana Cup
    • SNES Mario Circuit 2
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DS Waluigi Pinball
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • N64 Koopa Beach
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wii Coconut Mall
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Leaf Cup
    • N64 Kalimari Desert
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DS DK Pass
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • GC Daisy Cruiser
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wii Maple Treeway
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Lightning Cup
    • SNES Rainbow Road
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • GC Dino Dino Jungle
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wii Koopa Cape
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DS Airship Fortress
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Battle Maps
    • GBA Battle Course 1
    • DS Palm Shore
    • N64 Big Donut
    • Honeybee Hive
    • Sherbet Rink
    • Wuhu Town
  • Secret Checklists
    • Secret Checklists

Mario Kart 7 (3DS) Guide › Leaf Cup › Wii Maple Treeway

Time Trial

Shortly after leaving the starting line, begin drifting to the left to get a Mini-Turbo boost. When you receive the boost, start drifting to the right to gain another Mini-Turbo boost. Release the previous boost when you see sparks from your tires and begin another drift to the left. Use one of your Mushrooms as you go around the last corner, while still holding the drift. Release the drift as you approach the dash panels.

Once you land from the long glide, begin drifting to the right and directly through the pile of leaves. A coin will pop out along the path that you are drifting; collect it as you continue down the course.

As you approach the straightaway, release your drift for a nice Mini-Turbo boost toward the next turn.

After the straightaway, you’ll reach a path that winds up the tree. Perform a drift to the left and stay as close to the inside of the track as possible.

Navigate the treetop carefully, as there are two giant Wigglers walking around. If possible, drive through the piles of leaves to possibly pick up some more coins. Just avoid the Wigglers at all costs!

After leaving the treetop, begin a drift to the right. Keep drifting until you are lined up with the dash panel located on the track’s left side. Release the drift just before touching the dash panel, but make sure you are lined up with the second dash panel ahead. Weave from the first dash panel to the second one, making sure to drive over each one.

After receiving the boost from the second dash panel, begin a drift to the right. Hug the inner part of the track while collecting the coins along your path. Release your drift as soon as you see the portion of the track with three arrows on it. As you drive over the three arrows, hop just as you go airborne to gain an extra Mini-Turbo boost.

Keep heading straight through the course, making sure to grab any coins you can. Begin a drift when the road starts to turn left. You should have just enough time to get a Mini-Turbo boost just before you hit the glide panel.

As you land from your glide, keep driving straight. You’ll see a coin directly on top of a tree root. Grab the coin, and hop when you pick it up to get a Mini-Turbo boost.

Tactics for Laps 2 and 3

Use the same basic tactics to complete the remaining laps, but adjust your racing line to collect missed coins and avoid moving hazards. Perform big drifts to charge Mini-Turbos and Super Mini-Turbos, and use your remaining Mushrooms to cut over to the hidden path. Above all, make sure you stay out of that lake!

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