Easy goals
While on a break away, hold Speedburst then hold Square for a slap shot. Take the shot at an angle to score a lot of the time.
Cheaper players
Put all the best players on a team, then make a franchise and play. Near the end of the year (season or playoffs), make all your players bad and sign them to get them for cheap.
Avoiding bad phone calls
To avoid bad phone calls, just save the game and answer the call. If it is a bad call, reload the game and try again.
Machine Point bonus
Get 100 Manufacturer Points from a company to get a 10% and 20% discount and a special machine specific to that manufacturer.
Machine Connector Plug-Ins
Earn 100 Manufacturer Points with the indicated company to unlock the corresponding Plug-In:
Auto Rocket Start System: Zolgear
Collision Decreaser: All tire and suspension manufacturers
Down Force Control System: Bosconian
Nitrous Tank 100: All nitrous manufacturers
Over Limit Start System: All engine tune up manufacturers
Prize Money x2: All manufacturers
Race Data Analyzer: Galaxian
SS Booster: Arkbird
SS Canceler: All exterior parts manufacturers
Infinite nitrous
At the title screen, press Left, Up, Left, Down, Left, Down, Right, Square. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear.
Infinite crew charge
At the title screen, press Down, Up(2), Right, Left(2), Right, Square. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear.
Infinite SpeedBreaker
At the title screen, press Down, Right(2), Left, Right, Up, Down, Square. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear.
Need For Speed Carbon Logo Vinyls
At the title screen, press Right, Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Square to unlock the Need For Speed Carbon Logo Vinyls. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear.
Need For Speed Carbon Special Logo Vinyls
At the title screen, press Up(2), Down(4), Up, Square to unlock the Need For Speed Carbon Special Logo Vinyls. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear.
Extra money
At the title screen, press Down, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up, Square, Triangle to get an extra $10,000 in Career mode. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear. Note: This code can only be used once.
Collectors Edition cars
Successfully complete the indicated event(s) in the Challenge Series to unlock the corresponding car:
Aston Martin DB9 (Exotic): Defeat Wolf in Boss Battle mode.
Dodge Charger RT Classic (Muscle): Defeat the 21st Muscle Car Gang.
Jaguar XK 2007 (Exotic): Successfully complete all three Turf War races.
Mazda RX7 (Tuner): Defeat Kenji in Boss Battle mode.
Nissan 240SX (Tuner): Successfully complete all three Checkpoint challenges.
Crew members
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding crew member:
Sal: Joins after four to six races.
Yumi: Joins after defeating Kenji/Bushido.
Colin: Joins after defeating Wolf/TFK.
Samson: Joins after defeating Angie/21st Street.
Nikki: Joins after defeating all three beginning Bosses.
Easy money
Once you have completed Career mode, set Samson as your wingman with Neville also in your crew. You can repeat any races you have already completed in which a wingman is used and recieve $750 for each race completed instead of the $500 without. This can also be used on first time races for maximum cash output.
Easy wins
In races where crew members are used, use a scout (Yumi if possible). If you do not win the race, your scout usually will.
In Career mode, choose the Exotic class. When you get to the Stacked Deck level, get a Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Neville, Colin, and Nikki should still have exotic cars. Choose one of them and do any race where you can use your wingman. You should get an easy win.
Easier Speedtrap races
Activate your Blocker/Brawler before the race. While racing and coming up towards a speed trap, stop your Blocker/Brawler. Your Blocker/Brawler will stop, crash the other car(s), and drastically slow down their time. Remember that the peak Blocker/Brawler moment is just before the speed trap.
Avoid flipping
When you are about to flip, hit the nitrous. It will stabilize your car and you will not flip.
Avoiding police
When the police are looking for you but have not yet found you (when the map blinks red), back up against a wall. The cops will go past, but will not catch or see you. They will then drive away.
Getting away from police
Press Square to activate Speed Breaker. While in Speed Breaker, press X (Hand Brake) to do a wicked turn-around. Use NOS while accelerating out of the turn-around to gain quick distance between you and the cops.
Free performance parts
Go into “My Crew” then choose a crew member. Select the “View Car” option, then customize it. You can paint it whatever color desired, and because your crew members cars are not tuned you can buy them performance parts for free.
Eleanor (Gone In 60 Seconds) custom car
To create the car from Gone In 60 Seconds, Eleanor, start a Muscle Car Career mode. After you complete the first three territories (Kempton, Downtown, and Fortuna), a new territory will be unlocked. In this territory, win two races in the area to the far left (Silverton) to unlock the “67′ Shelby GT 500″. After you get the car for $108,000, return to your safe house and select “Customization”. Then, choose “Aftermarket” and use the following customizations:
Aftermarket
Body Kits: Body Kit # 2
Wheels: American Racing Shelby Razor
Visuals
Paint: Candy Red section top row, last box to the right (silver)
Vinyls: Stock; edit color to black
Wheel Paint: Chrome, in the red section, seventh row down last color to the right
Window tint: Light black
All courts
At the main menu, hold L1 + R1 and press Up, Right, Down, Left to unlock all courts. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear the sound of a bang.
All teams
At the main menu, hold L1 + R1 and press Left, Right, Left, Right to unlock all teams. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear the sound of a bang.
Black and red ball
At the main menu, hold L1 + R1 and press Up, Down, Left, Right. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear the sound of a bang. The ball will appear in the next game.
Bonus teams
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding team:
Chicago All-Stars: Defeat the Chicago Bulls in a Back To Basics game.
Detroit All-Stars: Defeat the Detroit Pistons in a GB Battle.
Los Angeles All-Stars: Defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in a Pick Up game.
New Jersey All-Stars: Defeat the New Jersey Nets in a Trick Battle.
New York All-Stars: Defeat the New York Knicks in a GB Battle.
Oakland All-Stars: Defeat the Golden State Warriors in a Trick Battle.
Bonuses
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding bonus:
Brand Jordan Outfit 2: Get 10 blocks in one game.
Brand Jordan Outfit 4: Get 10 steals in one game.
Jordan 9.5 Team: Win 5 Back To Basics, Pick Up, Trick Battles, or GB Battles games.
Jordan Hoops Lo: Win 15 Back To Basics, Pick Up, Trick Battles, or GB Battles games.
Jordan Laney 23: Win 30 Back To Basics or Pick Up games.
Jordan Show Em Lo: Win 30 Trick Battles or GB Battles games.
Jordan XXI PE: Win 100 Pick Up games.
Cheat mode
At the main menu, select the “Features” option, choose the “Codes” selection, then enter one of the following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function:
International All-star team
Enter “tns9roi” as a code to unlock the International All-star team.
NBA 2K team
Enter “bestsim” as a code to unlock the NBA 2K team.
Superstar team
Enter “rta1spe” as a code to unlock the Superstar team.
Topps NBA 2K7 team
Enter “topps2ksports” as a code to unlock the Topps NBA 2K7 team.
Infinite stamina
Enter “norest” as a code.
Maximum durability
Enter “ironman” as a code.
+10 Defensive Awareness
Enter “getstops” as a code.
+10 Offensive Awareness
Enter “inthezone” as a code.
ABA ball
Enter “payrespect” as a code.
All-Star uniforms
Enter “syt6cii” as a code to unlock the All-Star uniforms.
Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks St. Patrick’s Day uniform
Enter “tpk7sgn” as a code to unlock the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks St. Patrick’s Day uniform.
Charlotte Bobcats secondary road uniform
Enter “bcb8sta” as a code to unlock the Charlotte Bobcats secondary road uniform.
New Jersey Nets secondary road uniform
Enter “nrd4esj” as a code to unlock the New Jersey Nets secondary road uniform.
New Orleans Hornets Valentine’s Day uniform
Enter “vdr5lya” as a code to unlock the New Orleans Hornets Valentine’s Day uniform.
Utah Jazz secondary road uniform
Enter “zjb3lau” as a code to unlock the Utah Jazz secondary road uniform.
Washington Wizards secondary road uniform
Enter “zw9idla” as a code to unlock the Washington Wizards secondary road uniform.
Recommended team
The Seattle Supersonics may be the best team in the game. They are dominant and have three players who can all make 3-pointers: Rashard Lewis, Ray Allen, and Luke Ridnour. It is possible to take about 45 to 50 threes on average per game with them. Ignore the bad rating on the main menu.
An easiest way to have a successful season is to select the Rockets and trade a player under 70 overall for Gilbert Arenas. Then, trade a player under 80 overall for Kobe Bryant or Dwyane Wade. Next, go into your line up and make sure it is like this: Yao Ming (C), Mutumbo (PF), Tracy McGrady (SF), Kobe Bryant or Dwyane Wade (SG), and Gilbert Arenas (PG). This creates a good rebounding team with the double center setup. It also sets up a good three pointer team with Bryant or Wade and Arenas. It also sets up a good driving team with Bryant or Wade, Arenas, and McGrady.
