i dont see how they have no effect, i can see you missing the red shell with a quick jink and shift across the course but if you hit a nanna skin or booby trap then your still going to stop, otherwise it is a blatent glitch, you may be able to avoid them by turning faster but if you colide with object you will surley stop.

If I remember correctly, when you run over a banana skin, hit brake then back onto the accelarator and you should get away with not spinning. Your character will also give you a little phew (!) whistle.

good tip that Jamie.

Yeah ag, but no mate.. thats the whole point, it doesn't collide most of the time because you are lagging all over the pitch. I have been looking about the forums and the best way to avoid it is a good friends list.