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Initial D:Arcade Stage Ver. 3

ContentsPress 'Ctrl+F' to Search this FAQ.Version History ID3-VERSReading This Guide ID3-READThe Story of Initial D ID3-STORMiscellanious Information ID3-MISCThe Theory of Mountain Racing ID3-THEOCard System ID3-CARDCharacters ID3-CHARCars ID3-CARSLegend of The Streets ID3-LEGEBunta Challenge ID3-BUNT

Time Attack ID3-TIMEBattle Race ID3-BATTRacer Level ID3-RACEBattle Levels ID3-BATLCourses+++++ ID3-COURDriving Techniques ID3-DRIVFAQs ID3-FAQS

Reading This Guide

Here is how to read my guide:

In the 'Cars' section:

+Suzuki+ -Car ManufacturerLines of information about this car.==============================================================================Line break, to separate from something.Suzuki Cappuccino -Car nameDriver: Sakamoto -Character NameTurbo: Standard -If the car has a Turbocharger/SuperchargerDrive System: FR

Colours: -Dictates which colours the car comes in.RedSilverBlackGreenBlueSpecial Parts:Review: If applicible

In World Rankings:Irohazaka-Downhill-Dry=========================================================================Rank DriverTime Car Trans.Time

=========================================================================1 CKF 2'54"557 LANCER RS EVOLUTION IV [CN9A] MT DAY =========================================================================

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This is pretty self-explanatory.

+++++The Story of Initial D++++++++++ID3-STOR+++++

An 18 year old boy, Takumi Fujiwara (Tak), is finished delivering Tofu to thehotel on top of Mt. Akina and is coming down the mountain.He has been making these deliveries for years, even before he had his license.His father, Bunta, was once the fastest driver in Akina and it has rubbed ofon Takumi. He doesn't think he's fast, or even think about racing. He onlywants to get to bed.

A man from a racing team, the RedSuns from Mt. Akagi, is also driving down themountain as well. He's preparing for a race against the local racing team, theAkina Speed Stars. He glimpses the taillights of Takumi's car, a white andblack Toyota Trueno AE86, and decides to pass him. But he can't seem to keepup with him. Eventually, Takumi's 86 leaves him in the dust.

Before the race of the Speed Stars vs. the Redsuns, the Speed Stars leader,Iketani (Cole), asks Bunta to race for them. He says he might, but sendsTakumi up instead. The Speedstars are worried because Takumi doesn't knowanything about cars.

However, Takumi says that he already beat the Mazda RX-7 FD3S before. Iketanithen realizes that Takumi is the fastest on Akina, not Bunta.

Takumi easily wins the race and starts earning a reputation and challenges[and beats] nearly all the racers in the Gunma perfecture.

The leader of the RedSuns, Ryosuke Takahashi (Ry) eventually invites Takumi to

join his new racing team, Project D. Takumi says that he will join once hefinishes high school. He does.

I cannot explain any more, as that is all I know. I will expand this once Iget my new books, I ordered some and they should be in within the week.

+++++Miscellanious Information++++++++++ID3-MISC+++++

This section holds information about Initial D that has nothing to do withthe storyline of the game. It includes: glitches, fan fiction, and opinions.If it doesn't belong anywhere else, it goes here!

Contributions by:Fransiskus Xavarius

-Even though these people are not in the game, but they showed up in thestory(4th stage). They are:Honda S2000 driver, Toshiya Joushima. Known as the God Hand of Purple Shadowteam.Nissan Skyline GTR 34 driver, Kouzou Hoshino. Known as the God Foot ofPurple Shadow team.These drivers appear in Version 4 of this game.

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+++++The Theory of Mountain Racing++++++++++ID3-THEO+++++

Mountain racing is like no other. It involves sliding your car throughseemingly impossible corners at insane speeds. In mountian racing, line is moreimportant than speed. You must learn full car control to race in the mountains.

Here are some diagrams:This is a mountainous corner.1=accelerate2=engine braking3=braking

********** *

* 3 222222 ** 2 * * 1 ** 3 * * 1 *

* 3 * * 1 ** 2 * * 1 ** 1 ** 1 ** 1 ** 1 *

As you can see, it requires difficult acceleration and braking techniques togrip a mountain corner.

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* 3 221111 *

* 3 * * 1 ** 3 * * 1 ** 2 * * 1 ** 1 * * 1 ** 1 ** 1 ** 1 ** 1 *

This is what would be required to drift this corner. Much easier. This is whymountain racers decided to drift. It gives more acceleration and a faster exitspeed.

So now you see the advantages of drifting,we can get into the technicals.

For more about that, read Techniques, later on in this guide.

Card System+++++ID3-CARD

Initial D works on a new system: Cards. They save your progress and allow you,and only you to use your card. Here is how the card works. All of theinformation here is for my arcade. Yours may be different.

+Transfer Card Data+

Some data can be transfered between versions. Here are the steps needed to

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transfer your Ver. 1 or 2 card.Step 1:Insert 4 coins to start the game.Step 2:Insert your old card when the 'insert card' window appears.Step 3:Follow the instructions and insert 4 coins when the 'transfer card data'

window appears.Step 4:The old card will be ejected. It is now unusable.Step 5:Data transfer is complete when the 'card data has transfered' window appears.Step 6:The new card is ejected at the end of gameplay.

-Transferrable Data-The following are transferrable:PointsCar

NameTuning CourseTransmission

-Non-Transferrable Data-Non of the following is transferrable:TuningTime Attack resultsBattle resultBattle Level/AuraDriver LevelLegend of the Streets statusBunta level.

Note 1: Your card will have 50 saves plus how many were left on your old one.Note 2: Car is returned to default, but points will re-customize it.

+Player's Data Confirmation+

This is what appears once you enter your card, but before you get into thegame.

-Registered Car-NameManufacturerCar ModelColourTransmisionPointsSaves left

-Customization-Option [Course]CustomizationLoaded Parts

-Time Attack Records-

-Battle Races-Battle HistoryWin %

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Battle LevelMost consecutive victories

-Net Ranking Passwords-

-Configuration-

BGM:OnOffFixed

Nav:OnOffCup

Steering:Stiffness 1-9

HUD:NormalSimple

Forced Termination:NoYes

+Card List+

16 illustrations from the manga were chosen for the cards. It isn't selectablewhich card you get.

1.Keisuke and Takumi standing infront of their cars. [86 has carbon hood]2.Keisuke and Takumi.3.Takumi infront of his carbon hooded 86.4.Takumi standing on the opposite side of his 86, Japanese letters visible.5.A split of Keisuke's face and his FD.6.Mako and Sayuki standing next to a building.7.Takumi and Itsumi standing, 86 in background.8.Takumi standing beside his 86.9.Mako and Sayuki with snowboards, SilEighty in background.10.Keisuke's FD going around a corner11.Takumi infront of his carbon hooded 86, blue background.12.Takumi standing on the side of his 86.13.Takumi in a white T-Shirt.14.Takumi stting inside his car.15.Takumi standing behind his 86.16.Natsuki on beach in Bikini.

+++++Characters++++++++++ID3-CHAR+++++

These characters play the most importance in the story.

+Takumi+

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Takumi is the main character in Initial D. He is 18 years old at the start ofthe manga. He lives with his father, Bunta, while going to school and workingat the gas station. One night he beats one of the fastest racers in Gunma...byaccident! He was only making the Tofu deliveries for his dad. Takumi becomesone of the best known mountain racers in Gunma and soon people from all overare flocking to Akina to race his famous Hachi-Roku.

+Itsuki+

Takumi's best friend. He is proud to be a friend of the fastest racer inGunma, but seems jealous at times because he drives a peice of crap. But itseems to suit his driving style; they are both slow and sloppy. He remainsraceless for the whole series, although he gets a turbo for his car.

+Keisuke+

Keisuke is the man who first raced Takumi. He eventually ends up as a teammember to Takumi when his brother creates the racing team Project D. He drives

an amazingly fast Mazda RX-7 and specializes in uphill battles.

+Ryosuke+

Keisuke's older brother. He was the fastest racer in Gunma until he was beatenby Takumi. He would have won, but insisted on lowering has FC's horsepower sothat he would be forced to drift every corner. He formed the racing teamProject D in order to take over the mountain racing teams in Gunma, Saitama,etc.

+Iketani+

Iketani is the leader of the Akina Speed Stars, a low-level team based in Mt.

Akina. He is there through the story, usually trying to talk Takumi out ofraces. He seems to dissappear after Takumi joins Project D, though. His is andwill always be there.

+Natsuki+

Takumi's girlfriend through the story. She has nothing to do with carswhatsoever and shows very little intrest in Takumi's racing. They break upbecause she decides to go to Tokyo in about vol. 15-16.

+Bunta+

Bunta is Takumi's father. He is the fastest racer ever, boasting unmeasurablewins and one loss. That was in a 3 race series vs. Ken Kogashiwa. He won theseries in the end, though. He buys a Subaru Impreza in about vol. 20

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+Toyota+

Toyota is one of the more popular manufacturers in this game. Their cars aremore drifty than some. Toyotas are very solid cars in this game.==============================================================================Trueno GT-Apex [AE86]Driver: Takumi

Turbo: Optional (D-Tune)Drive System: FRColours:White/BlackRed/BlackSilver/BlackSpecial Parts: Fog Lamp, Sticker, Racing Engine (A-Tune) Turbocharger (D-Tune)Review:==============================================================================Levin GT-Apex [AE86]Driver: WutaruTurbo: Optional (A-Tune)+(D-Tune)

Drive System: FRColours:White/BlackRed/BlackSilver/BlackSpecial Parts: Turbocharger, Supercharger (A-Tune) Racing Engine (B-Tune)Racing Engine (C-Tune) Turbocharger (D-Tune)Review:==============================================================================Levin SR [AE85]Driver: ItsukiTurbo: Optional (A-Tune)Drive System: FR

Colours:Special Parts: Speed Stars sticker, Turbocharger (A-Tune)Review:==============================================================================MR2 G-Limited [SW20]Driver: KaiTurbo: NoneDrive System: MRColours:BlueRedWhiteGreenBlackYellowSpecial Parts: NoneReview:==============================================================================MR-S S Edition [ZZW30]Driver: -Turbo: NoneDrive System: MRColours:RedYellow

WhiteBlackGreen

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BlueSpecial Parts: NoneReview:==============================================================================Altezza RS-200 [SXE10]Driver: NobuhikoTurbo: None

Drive System: FRColours:SilverBlueWhiteBlackRedGreenYellowSpecial Parts: NoneReview:==============================================================================

Celica GT-Four [ST205]Driver: MikiTurbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:BlackBlueSilverRedGreenWhiteSpecial Parts: NoneReview:

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+Nissan+

Nissan's cars are more powerful and grippy than others. They are also verypopular.==============================================================================Skyline GT-R V-Spec II [BNR32]Driver: TakeshiTurbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:BlackGreyWhiteSilverRedSpecial Parts: NoneReview:A well powered 4WD. It tends to grip for most of the time. Don't ever thinkto drift with this one unless you're playing in wet condition. It suffers aheavy understeer. Handles well on Myogi. If possible, race in the wetcondition to "activate" its drifting potential. See it yourself and provethat it's the best car in the rain.==============================================================================

Skyline GT-R V-Spec II [BNR34]Driver: -Turbo: Installed

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Drive System: 4WDColours:BlueSilverBlackWhiteRed

YellowSpecial Parts: NoneReview:As written by Fransiskus XavariusFirst impression of this car, it's huge. It's size has it own pros and cons.You should be very very careful when playing on small course likehappogahara and shomaru and try not to hit the walls a lot. Especially whenyou're trying to overtake your opponent. It's quite difficult to find thegap. On the other hand, when you are leading the race, your opponent will befrustated to pass you. Even if you don't want to block your opponent, you'llautomaticaly block him. It can't be helped. Enough about the size. Sinceit's a 4WD, it handles very well on rain, going crazy on snow. Yes, it is

the best car in the snow. Better than the Celica GT Four. Its start up isnot so bad. It can get to the 3th gear fast enough. The rest is up to you.The best courses for this car so far are Akina(snow or wet), Shomaru(wet)and Usui(wet). Avoid Happogahara and Irohazaka. It's annoying I must say.==============================================================================Skyline 25GT Turbo [ER34]Driver: JunroTurbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:BlueYellowBlack

GreySilverRedWhiteSpecial Parts: Seven Star Leaf sticker (A-Tune)Review:==============================================================================Silvia K's [S13]Driver: IketaniTurbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:Green/BrownWhite/YellowBlueMagentaOrangeBlackSpecial Parts: Speed Stars sticker (A-Tune)Review:==============================================================================Silvia Q's [S14]Driver: KentaTurbo: NoneDrive System: FR

Colours:RedSilver

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BlackBlueWhiteSpecial Parts: Smoke Film, RedSuns sticker (A-Tune)Review:==============================================================================Silvia K's Aero [S14]

Driver: -Turbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:WhiteRedSilverBlackBlueGreenSpecial Parts: NoneReview:

==============================================================================Silvia Spec-R [S15]Driver: Two Guys from TokyoTurbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:SilverWhiteBlackBlueYellowRedSpecial Parts: None

Review:==============================================================================180SX Type X [RPS13]Driver: KenjiTurbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:WhiteBlackRedCyan-ish BluePurpleSpecial Parts: Fog Lamp, Speed Stars Sticker (A-Tune)Review:==============================================================================Sileighty [RPS13]Driver: Mako and SayukiTurbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:BlueBlackSilverWhiteCyan-ish Blue

RedPurpleSpecial Parts: None

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Review:==============================================================================

+Honda+

Honda makes some pretty fun cars. Most of them are inexpensive, FF comutercars, not racing vehicles. They do have an advantage: Small size and tons of

grip.==============================================================================Civic Type R [EK9]Driver: Daiki, TomoyukiTurbo: NoneDrive System: FFColours:YellowWhiteSilverBlackSpecial Parts: None

Review:==============================================================================Civic SiR II [EG6]Driver: ShingoTurbo: NoneDrive System: FFColours:RedBlueBlackWhiteSilverYellow

Special Parts: NoneReview:==============================================================================Integra Type R [DC2]Driver: SakaiTurbo: Optional [A-Tune]Drive System: FFColours:WhiteSilverBlackRedYellowSpecial Parts: Turbo [A-Tune]Review:==============================================================================S2000 [AP1]Driver: -Turbo: NoneDrive System: FRColours:SilverYellowRedWhite

BlueBlackSpecial Parts: None

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Review:==============================================================================

+Mitsubishi+

Mitsubishi is a brand you can trust. They have the best all around cars. Therecars have no forte, except that they are good on smaller courses like Tsuchi

and Iroha.==============================================================================Lancer Evolution III GSR [CE9A]Driver: KyoichiTurbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:BlackYellowWhiteSilverRed

Special Parts: Emperor Sticker, Misfiring System [A-Tune]Review:==============================================================================Lancer Evolution IV RS [CN9A]Driver: SeijiTurbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:WhiteSilverBlackBlueRed

Special Parts: Monster Sticker, Emperor Sticker [A-Tune]Review:==============================================================================Lancer Evolution V [CP9A]Driver: Man in Evo VTurbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:WhiteSilverYellowRedBlackSpecial Parts: Carbon Trunk [C-Tune]Review:==============================================================================Lancer Evolution VI [CP9A]Driver: Man in Evo VITurbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:RedWhiteSilverBlack

BlueSpecial Parts: Uninstall Spoiler [A-Tune], Carbon Trunk [B-Tune]Review:

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==============================================================================Lancer Evolution GSR [CT9A]Driver: -Turbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:Yellow

WhiteSilverBlueRedBlackSpecial Parts: Carbon Trunk [C-Tune]Review:==============================================================================

+Mazda+

Mazdas are the cars that make up the heart and soul of this game. they are the

fastest cars in this game and look cool too. Most of them are on the driftyside.==============================================================================RX-7 Type R [FD3S]Driver: Keisuke, KyokoTurbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:YellowRedSilverBlackGreen

WhiteSpecial Parts: RedSuns Sticker, Turbo [A-Tune], Trubo [B-Tune]Review:==============================================================================RX-7 Spirit R Type A [FD3S]Driver: -Turbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:GreyBlueWhiteBlackRedSpecial Parts: NoneReview:==============================================================================RX-7 Infini III [FC3S]Driver: RyosukeTurbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:WhiteSilverBlack

RedSpecial Parts: RedSuns Sticker [A-Tune], Full Fender Kit [D-Tune]Review:

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Not quite a good car, but it's not too bad. It's kind of heavy to driftwith. Runs very well on Akagi. Although with the turbo installed, it's stilldifficult to race in uphill battle. You'll eventually stuck on the 4th gearfor most of the time. It's worse when it comes to wet 'cause it slides alot. Summary, it's a car for intermediate players.==============================================================================RX-8 Type S [SE3P]

Driver: -Turbo: NoneDrive System: FRColours:RedWhiteBlueGreyYellowSilverBlackGreen

Special Parts: NoneReview:The best overall car in this game. But not a car for beginners. It has 6gears and you'll be busy shifting on some courses. Handles pretty well onboth dry[rank 1] and wet[rank 2] condition. As it's an FR, it's ratherdrifty. Avoid Happogahara or Shomaru if possible. In Irohazaka, use the 4thfor most hairpins and JUMP on the jumping spot if possible. Its small bodywill help your attempt.==============================================================================Roadster S Special [NA6C]Driver: ToruTurbo: NoneDrive System: FR

Colours:RedBlueWhiteSilverSpecial Parts: Hard Top, Mud Guard, Bore->1800cc [A-Tune]Review:==============================================================================Roadster RS [NB8C]Driver: -Turbo: NoneDrive System: FRColours:Light BlueBlueWhiteRedSilverBlackSpecial Parts: NoneReview:==============================================================================

+Subaru+

Subarus are really grippy. They are fast and good all-around cars. They aregood choices for begginers because of their stability.==============================================================================

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Impreza WRX STi Version VI [GC8]Driver: -Turbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:BlueWhite

SilverYellowGreySpecial Parts: NoneReview:==============================================================================Impreza WRX STi [GDB]Driver: -Turbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:Blue

WhiteSilverBlackSpecial Parts: NoneReview:==============================================================================Impreza Type R STi Version V [GC8]Driver: BuntaTurbo: InstalledDrive System: 4WDColours:GreySpecial Parts: None

Review:==============================================================================

+Suzuki+

Suzuki is the most minor car brand in the game. Their car is the most driftycar in the game. It is below average on most courses, though.==============================================================================Cappuccino [EA11R]Driver: SakamotoTurbo: InstalledDrive System: FRColours:RedSilverBlackGreenBlueSpecial Parts: NoneReview:Small, underpowered and light. Those are what people say when they look atthis car. Some of them think that this car is a joke. But when they look atthe international dry ranking, they'd be surprised that this car is thenumber 2 on dry. First, it's a lightweight. Of course it's fast on downhillraces, especially on dry. Its small body can help you overtake your enemy

even on the narrow gap. I did it when I beat Takumi in Akina. I overtake himwhile he was doing the gutter run. Although it looks so insisting, but it'son of this car capability. Also when you hit the walls when turning, you'll

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regain your speed fast enough. We're talking in the downhill races. But thiscar isn't for beginners. It tends to slide after every corner. So, you'llneed to counter steer it harder than any other car. But if you can masterit, you can perform the kansen drift a lot. Also, it's very slow at thestart. You must be patient until it reach its top speed. The best coursesfor this car are Myogi, Akagi, Akina and Shomaru. Avoid Akina Snow andIrohazaka if possible. Even though it's small, it's quite difficult to jump

in Irohazaka. And if you're using this car, try to do time attack in Myogidry. Good luck.

+++++Legend of the Streets++++++++++ID3-LEGE+++++

This is legend of the streets mode.All I have now is a quick reference guide.A detailed list is coming soon.

+Myogi+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Itsuki Dry CounterClock Day Levin [AE85] 1/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Kenji Dry Clock Day 180SX Fastback [RPS13] 2/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shingo Dry CounterClock Night Civic SiR II [EG6] 3/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Usui+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Toru Dry CounterClock Day Roadster S Special [NA6C]2/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Junro Dry Clock Day Skyline [ER34] 3/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mako+Sayuki Dry CounterClock Night Sileighty [RPS13] 4/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Akagi+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Guys Dry Uphill Day Silvia Spec-R [S15] 3/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Kenta Rain Downhill Day Silvia Q's [S14] 4/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keisuke Dry Downhill Night RX-7 [FD3SI] 6/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Akina+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Iketani Dry Uphill Day Silvia K's [S13] 3/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Takeshi Dry Downhill Day Skyline GT-R [BNR32] 5/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sudoh Dry Uphill Night GSR Evolution III [CE9A] 6/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ryosuke Dry Downhill Night RX-7 Infinni III [FC3S] 7/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Takumi Dry Downhill Night Trueno GT-Apex [AE86] 8/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Irohazaka+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Seiji Dry Downhill Day Lancer RS Evo 4 [CN9A] 6/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kyoichi Dry Downhill Night Lancer GSR Evo 3 [CE9A] 7/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kai Dry Downhill Night MR2 G-Limited [SW20] 8/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Akina Snow+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Miki Snow Downhill Night Toyota Celica [ST205] 7/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Happogahara+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Daiki Dry Inbound Night Civic Type R [EK9] 6/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Sakai Dry Outbound Night Integra Type R [DC2] 7/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tomoyuki Dry Outbound Night Civic Type R [EK9] 8/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Shomaru+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Nobuhiko Dry Inbound Day Altezza RS-200 [SXE10] 6/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Sakamoto Wet Outbound Day Cappuccino [EA11R] 8/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wutaru Dry Inbound Night Levin GT-Apex [AE86] 8/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Tsuchisaka+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Driver Weather Direction Time Car Diff.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Kyoko Dry Inbound Day RX-7 Type R [FD3S] 6/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Ryosuke Dry Outbound Day RX-7 Infinni III [FC3S] 8/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Man In Evo 5 Dry Inbound Night RS Evolution V [CP9A] 8/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Man In Eve 6 Dry Outbound Night GSR Evolution IV [CP9A] 9/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+Bosses+

KeisukeIf you defeat all of your Legend of the Streets rivals, you can race againstKeisuke on Tsuchisaka. He is fast and is driving Kyoko's FD because he crashedhis in the oil slick. He isn't too hard.

TakumiIf you beat Keisuke, you get to race against Takumi. He is like Keisuke, but

almost seems slower. He will kill you through the tunnel, even though he isslow at the start. If you hit a wall at the start and are at a low RPM, don'tworry. Takumi isn't an agressive passer. If you lead him into the fourthsection, you will win. try to keep a clean line.

BuntaIf you have beaten Takumi, Bunta will challenge you on Akina. It is a freematch. Bunta is fast and will pass you off the line. Keep on him and pass himas soon as you can. A good spot is the second hairpin. He isn't insanely fastin the corners, but he is clean through the whole course. He accelerates likea rocket. If you are losing coming out of the last hairpin, give up. he's goneand isn't coming back. Blocking is the key.The credits will roll whether you win or lose. You have completed Legend of

the Streets.

+++++Bunta Challenge++++++++++ID3-BUNT+++++

In this mode, you get to race against Bunta fifteen times on each track (withthe exception of Akina and Akina Snow). Every time you beat Bunta on aspecific track, you add 1 star to your Bunta Level for that track. Withevery star, Bunta will become faster throughout the course and be moredifficult to beat. Beating Bunta once on each track adds one star to yourracer level.A maximum of 10 stars can be obtained from Bunta through the Bunta Challenge.In order to get all 10 racer stars, you must beat Bunta 10 times on everycourse.For stars 1-6, Bunta will be using the stock AE86 Trueno. For stars 7-11,Bunta will drive the AE86 Trueno fitted with AE101 racing engine and carbonfiber hood. For stars 12-15, he will use the Impreza WRX GC8V. For Akina, hewill continue to use the AE86 Trueno until the 11th star. The scene willthen shift to Akina Snow, and he will use the WRX there to try to take you

down. Akina Snow is normally hidden from the Bunta Challenge course selectionscreen. To be able to race here, you must first beat Bunta 11 times on Akina.For stars 1-5, you will gain 3,000 victory points (with winning margin bonus)

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with every win. For stars 6-10, you will gain 6,000 victory points (withwinning margin bonus)for every win. For stars 11-15, you will gain a massive12,000 victory points (with winning margin bonus) with every win. Points willbe deducted from your total whenever you lose to Bunta.

Bunta Strategy

I would appreciate if you would help me with writing Bunta strategy. If youhave anything, email me at: wilee.coyote@shaw.ca

Myogi:This is an easy way to earn Bunta Stars. He is slow on the early runs, youshould have 10 Stars no problem. Just do a clean run and go flat out.

Usui:

Akagi:

Akina:

Akina Snow:

Happogahara:

Irohazaka:

Shomaru: Bunta may prove to be a handful here. Rumors say that you can justturn into him and shove him into the wall at the start, then block to thefinish. I would trust that that would work. Just don't get behind him for anylength of time.

Tsuchisaka:

+++++Time Attack++++++++++ID3-TIME+++++

In time attack, you can run a course however you want with no competitors. Itis the best way to get good at this game.In addition to just a free run, each machine has the top 10 records for thecourse and the top time for your car model. If you have a card and set a newrecord, your name goes onto a list that comes up when no one is using thegame.Your options for setting up time attack are, in no paricular order:CourseTimeWeatherDirectionFor Akina Snow and Happogahara, all battles and time attacks are at night.For Akina Snow, there is only on type of weather.And sadly, there are no records for stock cars.

Reader Records:I don't claim that I am the best at this game. I am good, but not great.If any readers can beat the 1000th ranking spot course records, email your

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times to:wilee [dot] coyote [at] shaw [dot] caThere will be a star next to reader times.

Myogi

CCW Dry: 2'54"713

CW Dry: 2'55"828CCW Wet: 2'59"593CW Wet: 3'01"005

Usui:CCW Dry: 2'48"250CW Dry: 2'49"943CCW Wet: 2'55"478CW Wet: 3'02"820

Akagi:Uphill Dry:2'28"974

Downhill Dry:2'22"526Uphill Wet: 2'36"178Downhill Wet: 2'30"095

Akina:Uphill Dry: 3'11"414Downhill Dry: 2'59"822Uphill Wet: 3'17"686Downhill Wet: 3'05"882Uphill Snow: 3'33"144Downhill Snow: 3'24"024

Irohazaka:

Downhill Dry: 3'00"729Reverse Dry: 3'11"902Downhill Wet: 3'10"555Reverse Wet: 3'22"229

Happogahra:Inbound Dry: 2'23"156Outbound Dry: 2'23"735Inbound Wet: 2'43"598Outbound Wet: 2'52"632

Shomaru:Inbound Dry: 3'04"547Outbound Dry: 3'00"513Inbound Wet: 3'44"834Outbound Wet: 3'27"612

Tsuchisaka:Inbound Dry: 2'42"204Outbound Dry: 2'40"971Inbound Wet: 2'56"478Outbound Wet: 2'54"189

These times must be recorded in time attack. I will take your word for it. Soplease don't lie about your time.

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+++++Battle Race++++++++++ID3-BATT+++++

Battle Races are races against the person in the machine next to you. You can

choose to accept or reject challenges at the start of the game. There are afew times when you can't have challengers for a Battle Race. They are:1.When you are doing a 'Four Courses' Time trial.2.Bunta Challenge Mode (needs confirmation)

In Battle Race, you can choose to have boost on or off.Boost speeds up the player who is behind and slows down the one who is infront. You can turn it off by holding brake at the loading screen. Bothplayers have to do this or it won't work.

By winning lots of battle races, you build up an aura around your car. Itshows your battle level.

Read more about that later on.

+++++Racer Levels++++++++++ID3-RACE+++++

Racer Levels, or Racer Stars, are the way to determine one of two things.They are:1. Your skill level

2. Your game completionThe second is more accurate as some drivers just do time attack, where youcan't earn Stars.These are the ways to get a star:Beat a course in Legend of the Streets ModeBeat Legend of the Streets Mode a second timeBeat Legend of the Streets Mode a third time*10 Stars*Beaing Bunta Once on each course x10*10 Stars*Reaching Battle Levels that are multiples of 3 [eg. 3, 6, 9, etc.]*10 Stars*

+++++Batlle Levels++++++++++ID3-BATL+++++

Battle Levels determine how good you are against humans. By wining races, youincrease your battle level. You get 1 star for every 3 levels you reach.

Battle levels also bring in an 'aura' around your car. These are the auras you

can get:0-10: No aura or level down system.11-20: Blue aura of increasing colour.

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21,22: Green23,24: Crimson25,26: Orange27: Red28: Yellow29: Purple30: Cyan

31-99: White31-99+10 straight wins: Rainbow

+++++Courses++++++++++ID3-COUR+++++

+++++Driving Technique+++++

+++++ID3-DRIV+++++

Myogi:As written by Fransiskus Xaverius:As this course labeled "easy", not too many techniques are needed in thiscourse. All you need to have is consistency. No need to step on the brake inthis course. Just floor the gas until the end. Let's begin with the counterclockwise part. Start off with full throttle. Some cars could make it to the5th gear on the 1st corner and some on 4th. Grip the corner carefully andmake sure your car doesn't slide at all. On the 2nd corner, take the insideclose enough to the gutter but don't touch it. The 3rd one which is known asthe "grande hairpin" is a little problem for many time attackers. Manypeople lose their speed in this curve. Just watch for your line carefully.

You can touch the inside guardrail but DON'T touch the outer wall. You'lllose too many speed. The 4th corner doesn't pose too much problem. The restare "snaky" road. Do your best to keep the line, don't let your car slidetoo much and don't hit anything. For the 2nd and 3rd lap are the same.Except that you are in higher speed than the 1st lap. Just watch the "grandehairpin" and you'll be able to score at least 2"55"xxx. This apply the samefor the clockwise part.

+++++FAQS++++++++++ID3-FAQS+++++

Q: wait, I read your guide, which is wonderful I must say, and thankssoooo much!!

but I have a question.... So if I do the bunta challenge, and I race him inmyogi 1 time and win, do i get any stars??? exactly how do I get stars onthis??? or Do I have to race him 10 times to get 1 star??? and do I haveto pay for each race???-nickA: You probably just missed a line. Here I quote:"You get 1 Racer Star for each time you beat him on all the courses." So 1star for each time you beat him on every course, not just a few. All of them.

Q: You need to fix the Ctrl+F codes for the Battle Race section to theCopyright Information section. I will be confirming if you can start a battle

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race during the Bunta Challenge.

PS. I need a good car for Initial D Arcade Version 3, I got a AE86 and a EK9,but I'm looking for a car that has well grip and a little drift. Somethingthats like powersliding. The EK9 grips too well with a weak acceleration andthe AE86 is average. I'm planning to get the S13, but what car would yourecommend? -Danny Ven

A: Thanks for pointing that out. For a car, I'd recommend either the RX-8 orthe Evo IV. They both grip quite a bit, but they are also very fast.