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[–] IllNess@infosec.pub 15 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Not an enthusiast or an export but I have played a lot of Mario Kart.

Doesn't drifting lower the odometer compared to distance since you have to cover distance while your wheels stopped turning?

[–] Carmakazi@lemmy.world 26 points 1 week ago (4 children)

I would think drifting runs the odometer higher because your wheels are spinning like in a burnout while moving a comparatively short distance.

[–] IllNess@infosec.pub 21 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I trust your info based solely on your user name.

[–] Hule@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

I would say electronics would prevent spinning wheels.

But yes, to start drifting, you yank the handbrake (for a short time) to get the car in position, then push on the gas pedal just right, to keep that angle throughout the turn.

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