ShadowRacer

2012-01-02T01:38:00.000-06:00

I has been forever since I played this game - and with all the shenanigans I'm having with GT5 I need a good racing game outlet. In addition, I miss the touge! So, I've ordered a PS2 Memory Card Adaptor and will be moving my nice big old game saves to my PS3 to play some Kaido again. I would like to get back to having fun on narrow roads. :) Hopefully I can keep the motivation going and possibly start making more TXRD2 videos again (a good part of my subscribers want that apparently).

Engine and Turbo Tuning - Car Manufacturer Compatibility

2010-11-28T16:21:00.010-06:00

Engine Tune Manufacturers
[AKP] Aikawa Seiki
[HRM] Harima Industrials
[BAS] Basso
[UNI] Union Engineering
[HVN] Hell Venus

Turbo Tune Manufacturers
[TZM] Tejima Heavy Industry
[GME] G-MEN
[KW] KW
[TRM] Tram Giken
[CRA] Crack

Three Levels of Tune
Normal - Performance is determined by the level of the equipped parts.
Moderate - Increased performance from better efficiency.
Critical - Maximized performance from maximum efficiency.

To achieve Critical Tune, put the following manufacturer combinations together.

Horizontal [H Engine]

Part A: UNI

Part B: HVN

Part C: HRM

Intercooler: KW

Turbine: GME

Air Filter: TZM

Rotary [R Engine]

Part A: HVN

Part B: HVN

Part C: HRM

Intercooler: CRA

Turbine: TRM

Air Filter: KW

Straight-Block [S Engine]

Part A: AKP

Part B: HRM

Part C: UNI

Intercooler: GME

Turbine: TZM

Air Filter: TRM

V-Block [V Engine]

Part A: BAS

Part B: HRM

Part C: UNI

Intercooler: TRM

Turbine: CRA

Air Filter: KW

Old Tunes - Team Slide/Show (cont'd)

2010-11-28T10:31:00.004-06:00

Well I found the rest of my Team S/S tunes so here they are:

Team S/S Nissan Laurel Club S GC35

1305kg ----- 625 PS/ 6800RPM
2498cc ----- 68.1 kg-m/ 5000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 5
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 5)
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5 (Water Blue)

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 4

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
Light: Level 2 (Blue)
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 2.785
2nd: 1.397
3rd: 0.932
4th: 0.705
Final: 3.709
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 5 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -2 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: N/A
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Team S/S Nissan Silvia Club K's PS13

1042kg ----- 386 PS/ 6400RPM
1998cc ----- 54.5 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 5
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 5)
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5 (Water Blue)

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 4

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 3, End Plate 1)
Light: Level 2 (Blue)
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.376
2nd: 1.943
3rd: 1.362
4th: 1.044
5th: 0.799
Final: 4.831
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 5 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -2 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.15 (Front), -1.45 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Team S/S Nissan Silvia Spec-R S15

1117kg ----- 438 PS/ 6800RPM
1998cc ----- 54.5 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 5
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 5)
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5 (Water Blue)

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 4

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 3, End Plate 1)
Light: Level 2 (Blue)
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.797
2nd: 2.200
3rd: 1.541
4th: 1.180
5th: 0.964
6th: 0.807
Final: 4.066
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 5 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -2 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.15 (Front), -1.45 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Team S/S Nissan Stagea 260RS WGNC34

1545kg ----- 652 PS/ 8000RPM
2568cc ----- 70.0 kg-m/ 5000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 5
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 5)
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 1-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5 (Water Blue)

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 3

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
Light: Level 2 (Blue)
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.061
2nd: 1.847
3rd: 1.321
4th: 1.033
5th: 0.796
Final: 5.233
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 2 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 0 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.15 (Front), -1.45 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: N/A
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Team S/S Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II BNR32

1346kg ----- 785 PS/ 8000RPM
2568cc ----- 83.2 kg-m/ 5000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 5
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 5)
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 1-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5 (Water Blue)

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 3

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 3, End Plate 1)
Light: Level 2 (Blue)
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.112
2nd: 1.886
3rd: 1.340
4th: 1.044
5th: 0.807
Final: 4.859
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 2 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 0 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.15 (Front), -1.45 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Team S/S Nissan Onevia

1043kg ----- 386 PS/ 6400RPM
1998cc ----- 54.5 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 5
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 5)
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5 (Water Blue)

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 4

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Full Aero
GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 3, End Plate 1)
Light: Level 2 (Blue)
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.266
2nd: 1.943
3rd: 1.398
4th: 1.088
5th: 0.839
Final: 4.457
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.15 (Front), -1.45 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Test Drive: CR-X Time Attack Tune

2010-11-28T09:45:00.003-06:00

Vert344 sent me some tunes to try out - so this morning I took out his CR-X setup for some runs down Shiga Kusatsu. Here is his tune:

Honda CR-X SiR EF8

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 4
Parts B: UNI Level 4
Parts C: HVN Level 4

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: N/A
Intercooler: N/A
Turbine: N/A
Air Cleaner: N/A

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 4
Cooling Module: Level 4
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 1-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 4
Brake: Level 4 (Water Blue)

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 4
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Sports Level 3
Rear: Sports Level 3

Wheels
Front: YOKOHAMA Connoisseur No. 512 C2
Rear: YOKOHAMA Connoisseur No. 512 C2

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Full Aero
Light

Settings
Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.448

2nd: 2.268

3rd: 1.530

4th: 1.158

5th: 0.925

Final: 3.892
Initial Torque: 4 (Front), 2 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 4 (Front), 2 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +2 (Front), +2 (Rear)
Damper: +3 (Front), +3 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Ride Height: -12 (Front), -6 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -6 (Front), -5 (Rear)
Camber: -1.00 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 120%
Wing: N/A
Steering Angle: 1
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 6

The biggest problem I had with the setup is the braking. When coming into a corner from a high-speed straight, hard braking made the car lose a lot of control and stability. I didn't really address the braking because everyone likes their braking a little different. However, here is the suggested changes I would make to the rest of the setup:

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +3 (Rear)
Toe: -2 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Camber: -0.30 (Front), 0.00 (Rear)

Steering Angle: 2

These little changes should help the handling of the car, but more fine tuning is probably necessary.

We're Back!

2010-11-27T15:56:00.000-06:00

Team Drift Nation is back in action...

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 - Time Attack Classes

2010-11-26T16:37:00.006-06:00

There are four basic classes for Time Attack on this game. These have been based closely around the classes set forth by Redline Time Attack.

Enthusiast
Engine Mods: Stock engine only, no aftermarket turbo kits/parts. Camshaft (Engine Part B) and muffler upgrades allowed.
Suspension: Up to Level 2 only.
Brakes: Up to Level 2 only.
Tires: Up to Street Level 2 only.
Chassis/Aero: Stock body only; no reinforcement, weight reduction, carbon fiber parts, aerokit, or GT wing.

Street Tire (or Street)
Engine Mods: All upgrades up to Level 3 allowed.

Suspension: Up to Level 2 only.

Brakes: Up to Level 3 only.

Tires: All Street tires allowed.

Chassis/Aero: No weight reduction or GT wing; reinforcement, carbon fiber parts, and aerokit allowed.

Modified (or Limited)
Engine Mods: All upgrades up to Level 4 allowed.

Suspension: Up to Level 4 only.

Brakes: All upgrades allowed.

Tires: Up to Race Level 2 only.

Chassis/Aero: All upgrades allowed.

Super Modified (or Unlimited)
Engine Mods: All upgrades allowed.

Suspension: All upgrades allowed.

Brakes: All upgrades allowed.

Tires: All upgrades allowed.

Chassis/Aero: All upgrades allowed.

Honda Prelude Si VTEC BB4 Time Attack - Hakone Downhill

2010-11-26T12:43:00.003-06:00

Set a new personal best.

JUN Inspired Prelude Update

2010-11-26T08:41:00.009-06:00

This is one of my favorite FF car setups, and I definitely love how this car handles. Sometime I will get back to working on this car but for now it is resting up.

Honda Prelude Si VTEC BB4

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.253

2nd: 1.830

3rd: 1.284

4th: 1.001

5th: 0.787

Final: 4.640
Initial Torque: 3 (Front), 2 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 3 (Front), 2 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +2 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Damper: +2 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Stabilizer: -2 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -24 (Front), -24 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -3 (Front), -3 (Rear)
Camber: -0.15 (Front), 0.00 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 10
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

ROM: Set @ 6300RPM

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 YouTube Video Search

2010-07-05T10:55:00.001-05:00

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift / TXRD

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 / TXRD2

Kaido Battle

Kaido Battle 2: Chain Reaction

Kaido Battle 3: Touge no Densetsu

Kaido Racer

Kaido Racer 2

街道バトル

峠の伝説

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 YouTube Playlists

2010-07-05T10:24:00.001-05:00

Here is a running list of playlists that I have created filled with TXRD2/Kaido Battle videos.

digitalcrain

driftoner

JohAE86

Kaizer147

kyoudainamaru

lester7c

M00000000000000

MATSUdrift

NailStrafer

ProjectKaido

puchinuma

rotaryfox

RXKSJ

Shadlor

silac1993

siljasn15

Spike Razzor

TRyousuke

TynonApex

yuutusunatenshi

Test Drive: Impreza STi Time Attack Tune

2010-07-04T03:26:00.001-05:00

I took beast345's WRX STi setup for a run down Kirigamine. Like most AWD, the car had some understeer issues which I reduced, but didn't eliminate. Check it out here.

Test Drive: Silvia S15 Time Attack Tune

2010-07-04T02:18:00.001-05:00

Did a quick review of beast345's S15 down Kirigamine. Setup looked pretty good, just made a subtle change recommendation. Check it out here.

Mid-Week Fun Run - Z32 Fairlady Z

2010-06-30T21:15:00.001-05:00

Took a little time off but did have a little fun tonight with the Z32 on Happogahara.

Kaido Battle/Kaido Battle 2: Chain Reaction Promos

2010-06-27T18:14:00.001-05:00

If you watch the videos carefully, you can see that Genki Racing Project (GRP) took the time to use laser pinpointing to accurately layout each of the courses. Genki also used the help from two of Japan's top drivers in creating a realistic driving experience.

Kaido Battle 3: Touge no Densetsu Promo & Commercials

2010-06-27T17:18:00.004-05:00

Here's a few videos released by Genki of Kaido Battle 3: Touge no Densetsu.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Advertisements (Japanese Version)

2010-06-27T17:06:00.001-05:00

Test Drive: Abarth CA Attack Tune

2010-06-27T16:33:00.001-05:00

Just finished trying out beast345's Abarth 1000 drift tune. Because the car is so small with a short wheelbase, it was hard to make it drift well without changing the whole setup. Check it out here.

Test Drive: Speedster Time Attack Tune

2010-06-27T15:56:00.001-05:00

Did a quick review of beast345's Speedster down Kirigamine. What was really nice is that I didn't really need to change anything, but I did recommend two small tweaks. Check it out here.

Road 'N' Rally Racer - Mitsubishi Evo VIII

2010-06-27T15:33:00.001-05:00

This is the setup I used to finish off the opponents on Hokkaido, Hakone, and Aso early this morning. It isn't a great tune by any means, but it got the job ton with little hassle. Of course for the road courses (Hakone & Aso) I didn't use Spiked Tires - I used Sports Tires (of the same level).

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR CT9A

1116kg ----- 529 PS/ 6000RPM

1997cc ----- 72.3 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 5

Parts B: HRM Level 4

Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 5

Turbine: TZM Level 5

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 2)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Normal

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Spike Level 5

Rear: Spike Level 4

Wheel

Front: Normal

Rear: Normal

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Mudflap (Yellow)

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 2.783

2nd: 1.865

3rd: 1.400

4th: 1.122

5th: 0.860

6th: 0.693

Final: 5.705

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: -2 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), -2 (Rear)

Stabilizer: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Ride Height: 0 (Front), 0 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -2 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.30 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 8 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Test Drive: Trueno AE92 Time Attack Tune

2010-06-27T15:03:00.001-05:00

Blew some dust an old tune - Lowen-Kreuz's Trueno AE92 grip setup. I killed about 40 minutes in this setup, but it was worth it. Check it out here.

Conquest Mode - Progress Update Part 8

2010-06-27T03:27:00.001-05:00

Well I bit the bullet and spent the last couple hours beating the game. I'm done! Alright, now that I have beaten the game for the second time, I think it's time to take a break and get back to some good ol' tuning. The next tune that I release will be the setup used to beat the last rivals on Hokkaido.

Tuning cars for rally driving is definitely my Achilles heal. I never seem to get the suspension quite right for so many bumps and loose gravel. Hopefully the tune that I release - Mitsubishi Evolution VIII MR - will work for other people. It isn't perfect, but it got the job done.

Conquest Mode - Progress Update Part 7

2010-06-26T23:09:00.002-05:00

Finally! I've been waiting on one rival to appear and he finally has. I've spent probably 2 weeks or so looking for him.

To add to that I got another sponsor (Gambino Racing on Happogahara) to appear - making extra CP will be a breeze if it isn't already.

Rivals I beat:
[243] King Steer
[244] King Shift
[245] King Foot
[332] Ootsuka Demon
[349] Sitar Kaneyama

Who's left:
----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.

----Hokkaido----
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).

Test Drive: NSX Time Attack Tune

2010-06-26T22:46:00.001-05:00

I broke up the monotony tonight by testing out beast345's NA2 NSX on Kirigamine downhill. Within a few runs and about 10 minutes I made a few small changes that made a big difference. Check it out here.

Conquest Mode - Progress Update Part 6

2010-06-26T21:27:00.004-05:00

Well, I haven't picked up much more for rivals yet, but I did gain a few more prizes as well as conquer some new special events. I also kicked up another sponsor - Technospeed on Yukinoohtani.

Who's left:
----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.

----Happogahara----
[243] King Steer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[244] King Shift: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[245] King Foot: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.

----Hokkaido----
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Kirigamine----
[332] Ootsuka Demon: Will appear on 2nd Week Saturday.

----Ohtarumi----
[349] Sitar Kaneyama: Defeat rival #332. Will appear on 1st, 3rd Week Sunday. Requires - Prizes: 34. (May also appear with 32 Prizes).

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).

Conquest Mode - Progress Update Part 5

2010-06-26T16:01:00.005-05:00

Finally getting into some of the good rivals - the conditional ones.

The rivals I've beaten:
[246] Tochigi Slicer
[274] Grief Plate
[298] Timber Slash
[340] Forbidden Spear

What's left:
----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.

----Happogahara----
[243] King Steer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[244] King Shift: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[245] King Foot: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.

----Hokkaido----
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Kirigamine----
[332] Ootsuka Demon: Will appear on 2nd Week Saturday.

----Ohtarumi----
[349] Sitar Kaneyama: Defeat rival #332. Will appear on 1st, 3rd Week Sunday. Requires - Prizes: 34. (May also appear with 32 Prizes).

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Hidden Wheels Guide

2010-06-26T15:49:00.001-05:00

Most people don't know this, but there is actually several hidden wheels in TXRD2. To attain these wheels, you have to purchase cars from the Used Car Dealer that have them equipped. All hidden wheels share the same design but come in slightly different colors and spoke/lip patterns - they look like Rays VOLK Racing CE28N's.

To find out whether or not a set of wheels is a hidden type or not, you can do one of two things. The first way is probably the fastest:

Buy the car
Go to GARAGE
Go to PLAYER'S CAR
Select the car
Select STATE CAR
Move right to EQUIPMENT
Scroll down to WHEEL section
Compare name to the list below

Now, the second method is a little slower because of the loading screens, but is definitely the most reliable way:

Buy the car
Go to GARAGE
Go to PLAYER'S CAR
Select the car
Go back to TUNE UP
Go to PARTS LIBRARY
Go to EQUIPMENT
Move right to WHEEL
Select FRONT & REAR
Look for blank wheel picture

All hidden wheels show up a blank wheel picture. If you don't find a blank picture than you likely have got a set of VOLK Racing CE28N's.

Here is the list that I have compiled so far from my own collection a few other people's collections from the forum (thread):

Chrono 1
Chrono 2
Chrono 3
Chrono 4
Compe-2 1
Compe-2 2
Compe-2 3
GT-one 1
GT-one 2
GT-one 3
GT-one 4
GT-oneR 2
GT-oneR 3
NS2 Python 1
NS2 Python 2
NT-R 1
NT-R 2
NT-R 3
VIPR R 1
VIPR R 2
TARMAC 1
TARMAC 2
TARMAC 3
Type 2013 1

Conquest Mode - Progress Update Part 4

2010-06-26T13:00:00.006-05:00

I've taken down a few more rivals, but I'm definitely getting into the part of the game where time drags out. More and more rivals are dependent upon a particular rival to be beaten or day of the week.

Fortunately for me, I did stumble across two more sponsors (Evergreen on Happogahara, Omega Line on Yokohama) which makes earning CP much easier.

The rivals I've beaten:
[240] Chougamori Breeze
[241] Magical Karma
[242] Yaita Slicer
[247] Animal Scent
[248] Muhai Emblem
[249] Shadow Eyes
[273] Lionel
[299] Dream Fiend

What's left:
----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.

----Happogahara----
[243] King Steer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[244] King Shift: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[245] King Foot: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[246] Tochigi Slicer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.

----Zao----
[274] Grief Plate: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. When weather is Sunny.

----Aso----
[298] Timber Slash: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.

----Hokkaido----
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Kirigamine----
[332] Ootsuka Demon: Will appear on 2nd Week Saturday.

----Yukinoohtani----
[340] Forbidden Spear: Defeat rival #298. Will appear on 1st Week Thursday, Friday, Saturday. (May also appear on 2nd Week and 3rd Week).

----Ohtarumi----
[349] Sitar Kaneyama: Defeat rival #332. Will appear on 1st, 3rd Week Sunday. Requires - Prizes: 34. (May also appear with 32 Prizes).

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).

Conquest Mode - Progress Update Part 3

2010-06-26T00:07:00.006-05:00

Gettin' them slowly but surely.

Here's the newest ones I've beaten:
[17] Keihin Shadow
[18] Miracle Runner
[19] Hakone King
[239] Legendary Schneider
[339] Big Catch
[342] Takosan Tengu
[343] Hammer of the Saint
[344] Yokuouin Keyman
[345] Gang S
[346] Street Carriage
[347] Tamba Track Line
[348] GT

What's left to beat:
----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.

----Happogahara----
[240] Chougamori Breeze: Defeat rival #239. Apply for race in Mail.
[241] Magical Karma
[242] Yaita Slicer: Defeat rival #240-241.
[243] King Steer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[244] King Shift: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[245] King Foot: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[246] Tochigi Slicer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[247] Animal Scent: Defeat rival #242.
[248] Muhai Emblem: Defeat rival #174,203,230,247.
[249] Shadow Eyes: Defeat rival #174,204,231,247.

----Zao----
[273] Lionel: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[274] Grief Plate: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. When weather is Sunny.

----Aso----
[298] Timber Slash: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[299] Dream Fiend: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Sunny.

----Hokkaido----
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Kirigamine----
[332] Ootsuka Demon: Will appear on 2nd Week Saturday.

----Yukinoohtani----
[340] Forbidden Spear: Defeat rival #298. Will appear on 1st Week Thursday, Friday, Saturday. (May also appear on 2nd Week and 3rd Week).

----Ohtarumi----
[349] Sitar Kaneyama: Defeat rival #332. Will appear on 1st, 3rd Week Sunday. Requires - Prizes: 34. (May also appear with 32 Prizes).

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).

Conquest Mode - Progress Update Part 2

2010-06-25T23:18:00.003-05:00

After playing the game for a while, I've managed to knock off a few more rivals from the list. I really need to get all the rivals up to Hokkaido beat soon so that I can prepare for the hardships that course brings. Hokkaido is probably the toughest course for me to beat because I hate rally racing.

Here's who I've beat:
[236] Mystery Princess
[237] True Warrior
[238] Gale Moment
[334] Killer Bee
[335] I Scream Truck
[336] Wall of Murodou
[337] Tateyama DH1
[338] Kurobe Think Tank

What's left to beat:
----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.
[17] Keihin Shadow: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[18] Miracle Runner: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[19] Hakone King: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.

----Yokohama----
[239] Legendary Schneider: Defeat rival #235-238.

----Happogahara----
[240] Chougamori Breeze: Defeat rival #239. Apply for race in Mail.
[241] Magical Karma
[242] Yaita Slicer: Defeat rival #240-241.
[243] King Steer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[244] King Shift: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[245] King Foot: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[246] Tochigi Slicer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[247] Animal Scent: Defeat rival #242.
[248] Muhai Emblem: Defeat rival #174,203,230,247.
[249] Shadow Eyes: Defeat rival #174,204,231,247.

----Zao----
[273] Lionel: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[274] Grief Plate: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. When weather is Sunny.

----Aso----
[298] Timber Slash: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[299] Dream Fiend: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Sunny.

----Hokkaido----
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Kirigamine----
[332] Ootsuka Demon: Will appear on 2nd Week Saturday.

----Yukinoohtani----
[339] Big Catch: Defeat rival #338. Apply for race in Category Race. (May appear on Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
[340] Forbidden Spear: Defeat rival #298. Will appear on 1st Week Thursday, Friday, Saturday. (May also appear on 2nd Week and 3rd Week).

----Ohtarumi----
[342] Takosan Tengu: Defeat rival #341.
[343] Hammer of the Saint: Defeat rival #341.
[344] Yokuouin Keyman: Defeat rival #341.
[345] Gang S: Defeat rival #344. Apply for race in Category Race.
[346] Street Carriage: Defeat rival #345. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[347] Tamba Track Line: Defeat rival #344.
[348] GT: Defeat rival #345,347. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[349] Sitar Kaneyama: Defeat rival #332. Will appear on 1st, 3rd Week Sunday. Requires - Prizes: 34. (May also appear with 32 Prizes).

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).

Conquest Mode - Progress Update Part 1

2010-06-25T21:03:00.005-05:00

Well tonight I finally got back to working on my current Conquest Mode save. I was stuck waiting on the next rivals from Aso to appear - basically having to go through day/night mode until I could get to a Wednesday night with clear weather (using a doll).

Once I got the two Aso rivals to come out I unlocked two more short courses and found the sponsor Steiner (Kirigamine). So as of right now I have beaten:

[296] Rotary Commander
[297] Dark Paladin
[333] Alpen Hill
[341] Sagami Express

I'm currently sitting on day 47, month 2, week 3 - so I'll probably have to hurry through until I reach the 4th week to get the Yokohama rivals out. I still have the following to conquer:

----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.
[17] Keihin Shadow: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[18] Miracle Runner: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[19] Hakone King: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.

----Yokohama----
[236] Mystery Princess: Will appear on 4th Week.
[237] True Warrior: Will appear on 4th Week.
[238] Gale Moment: Will appear on 4th Week.
[239] Legendary Schneider: Defeat rival #235-238.

----Happogahara----
[240] Chougamori Breeze: Defeat rival #239. Apply for race in Mail.
[241] Magical Karma
[242] Yaita Slicer: Defeat rival #240-241.
[243] King Steer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[244] King Shift: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[245] King Foot: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[246] Tochigi Slicer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[247] Animal Scent: Defeat rival #242.
[248] Muhai Emblem: Defeat rival #174,203,230,247.
[249] Shadow Eyes: Defeat rival #174,204,231,247.

----Zao----
[273] Lionel: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[274] Grief Plate: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. When weather is Sunny.

----Aso----
[298] Timber Slash: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[299] Dream Fiend: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Sunny.

----Hokkaido----
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Kirigamine----
[332] Ootsuka Demon: Will appear on 2nd Week Saturday.

----Yukinoohtani----
[334] Killer Bee: Defeat rival #333.
[335] I Scream Truck: Defeat rival #333.
[336] Wall of Murodou: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[337] Tateyama DH1: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[338] Kurobe Think Tank: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[339] Big Catch: Defeat rival #338. Apply for race in Category Race. (May appear on Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
[340] Forbidden Spear: Defeat rival #298. Will appear on 1st Week Thursday, Friday, Saturday. (May also appear on 2nd Week and 3rd Week).

----Ohtarumi----
[342] Takosan Tengu: Defeat rival #341.
[343] Hammer of the Saint: Defeat rival #341.
[344] Yokuouin Keyman: Defeat rival #341.
[345] Gang S: Defeat rival #344. Apply for race in Category Race.
[346] Street Carriage: Defeat rival #345. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[347] Tamba Track Line: Defeat rival #344.
[348] GT: Defeat rival #345,347. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[349] Sitar Kaneyama: Defeat rival #332. Will appear on 1st, 3rd Week Sunday. Requires - Prizes: 34. (May also appear with 32 Prizes).

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).

Wednesday Night Slum

2010-06-23T23:12:00.001-05:00

Well I really didn't get much done tonight, between some work on the house and being tired I failed to do much on TXRD2. Hopefully tomorrow night will be better.

Course Crawlin' Spyder - Toyota MR-S Part 3

2010-06-22T19:05:00.003-05:00

This morning's runs were too much to handle - couldn't get the drive off my mind all day at work. So when I got home I decided I had to take this car to a course that I absolutely hate - Shiga Kusatsu - and see how well I can do. After racing down the course for about 30-40 minutes I got a fast run with no wall hits.

Here is my standings on the ranking board. My run secured the 27th spot - and the fastest MR2/MR-S for the course.

Course Crawlin' Spyder - Toyota MR-S Part 2

2010-06-22T06:39:00.004-05:00

So this morning I decided to get up a little earlier before work and do some racing with the MR-S. As one of my favorite short courses, Kirigamine offers some great corners and grade changes - so that is where I took it. After about 8 runs downhill, I got a time I was satisfied with.

Here is my standings on the ranking board. Currently I'm holding the 35th spot which isn't bad.

Course Crawlin' Spyder - Toyota MR-S Part 1

2010-06-21T23:58:00.003-05:00

Tonight I wanted to try my hand at tuning a small mid-engined car for time attack racing. Generally speaking, time attack tuning a rear-wheel drive car is tough for me - most of my configurations are better for sliding, not gripping. I've only taken the car for a test drive down Akagi so I don't know how it will do on the leader boards. The plan is to rank the car tomorrow night when I have time, but for now I'll at least release the tune I have put together.

Toyota MR-S 1.8 V Edition ZZW30

946kg ----- 254PS/ 6800RPM

1794cc ----- 30.2 kg-m/ 4400RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 2

Parts B: HRM Level 2

Parts C: UNI Level 2

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 2

Intercooler: GME Level 2

Turbine: TZM Level 2

Air Cleaner: TZM Level 2

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 2 (Type 2)

Cooling Module: Level 2

ROM: N/A

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Sports Level 5

Rear: Sports Level 5

Wheel

Front: FIREBALL 3 (+2 Inch)

Rear: FIREBALL 3 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 2)

Eye-Line Kit

Full Aero

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 4, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.166

2nd: 1.832

3rd: 1.374

4th: 1.053

5th: 0.821

6th: 0.690

Final: 4.312

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +2 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Damper: +4 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Stabilizer: 0 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -2 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.30 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 8 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing Angle: 7

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Old Tunes - Balance In A Drift Car

2010-06-21T22:45:00.002-05:00

When building a drift car, throwing large amount of power under the hood won't automatically make it better. At some point a car's power level can become too much for the car to be functional. For this video I wanted to try to show that you can reach a power level that is strong enough to keep the car in motion, yet not so strong that the car spins out.

Old Tunes - Starter Drift Car

2010-06-21T22:11:00.001-05:00

I created this tune for people that start playing TXRD2 and get frustrated with building a drift car. With the setup I made, anyone should be able to pick up the controller and throw the car sideways with relative ease.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Game Review by Vindicated Video Games

2010-06-20T15:25:00.001-05:00

Check out the game review here: Vindicated Video Games: Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2

Old Tunes - YouTube Nissan Laurel

2010-06-20T14:50:00.006-05:00

Nissan Laurel Club S EC33

1250kg ----- 384PS/ 7600RPM

1998cc ----- 43.9 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 3

Parts B: HRM Level 3

Parts C: UNI Level 3

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 3

Turbine: TZM Level 3

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 5)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 2-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 2

Wheel

Front: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 2.738

2nd: 1.619

3rd: 1.165

4th: 0.796

Final: 4.737

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Promo Video

2010-06-20T02:04:00.001-05:00

Dug this video up from Crave Entertainment's website.

Old Tunes - Budget Street Killer Challenge

2010-06-20T02:02:00.001-05:00

Here is the tune from the original Budget Street Killer Challenge. Check it out here.

CAR

Honda Civic SiR II EG6

PARTS INSTALLED

Exhaust H Level 5

Racing Tire Level 1

TUNING

Steering Angle: 2

Budget Street Killer Challenge II

2010-06-20T01:43:00.004-05:00

Results are in (for the most part), go see how everyone did that participated. Had a small turnout, but bigger than the first challenge. Check it out here.

CAR

Nissan 180SX Type X RPS13

PARTS INSTALLED

Engine Part C Level 5

TUNING

Steering Angle: 2

Test Drive: RX-7 Time Attack Tune

2010-06-20T00:03:00.003-05:00

Tonight I tested out beast345's FD3S RX-7 on Akagi Downhill and Uphill. After a couple runs both directions I was sold on his car's abilities. Check it out here.

Old Tunes - YouTube Mazda RX-7 (FC3S)

2010-06-19T20:39:00.006-05:00

Mazda RX-7 FC3S

1110kg ----- 3907PS/ 7600RPM

1308cc ----- 44.1 kg-m/ 5600RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: HVN Level 3

Parts B: HVN Level 3

Parts C: HRM Level 3

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: CRA Level 3

Turbine: TRM Level 3

Air Cleaner: KW Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 2)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 2-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 3

Wheel

Front: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Full Aero

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.312

2nd: 1.972

3rd: 1.433

4th: 1.117

Final: 3.926

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Game Download by VGSGTBA-SPFC's Blog

2010-06-19T20:29:00.002-05:00

Download the parts here: VGSGTBA-SPFC's Blog: Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Game Review by John's Blog Space

2010-06-19T20:08:00.002-05:00

Check out the game review here: John's Blog Space: Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2

Back on Track - Conquest Mode

2010-06-18T22:53:00.005-05:00

Well, I'm going to keep going through Conquest Mode to try to beat the game once again. I've only beaten it once before because I tend to get sidetracked once I have all the available parts - most of my time is spent tuning cars and/or looking for more sets of hidden wheels.

Once I beat this game I will finally have a completed saved game to store on my PS3 (my PS3 is backwards compatible) - so I won't have to worry about losing data through damaged PS2 memory cards.

Here is what I have left to conquer:

----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.
[17] Keihin Shadow: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[18] Miracle Runner: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[19] Hakone King: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.

----Yokohama----
[236] Mystery Princess: Will appear on 4th Week.
[237] True Warrior: Will appear on 4th Week.
[238] Gale Moment: Will appear on 4th Week.
[239] Legendary Schneider: Defeat rival #235-238.

----Happogahara----
[240] Chougamori Breeze: Defeat rival #239. Apply for race in Mail.
[241] Magical Karma
[242] Yaita Slicer: Defeat rival #240-241.
[243] King Steer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3,4th Week.
[244] King Shift: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3,4th Week.
[245] King Foot: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3,4th Week.
[246] Tochigi Slicer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[247] Animal Scent: Defeat rival #242.
[248] Muhai Emblem: Defeat rival #174,203,230,247.
[249] Shadow Eyes: Defeat rival #174,204,231,247.

----Zao----
[273] Lionel: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[274] Grief Plate: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. When weather is Sunny.

----Aso----
[296] Rotary Commander: Defeat rival #294-295. Will appear on Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[297] Dark Paladin: Will appear on Thursday. When weather is Cloudy.
[298] Timber Slash: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[299] Dream Fiend: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Sunny.

----Hokkaido----
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Kirigamine----
[332] Ootsuka Demon: Will appear on Saturday.

----Yukinoohtani----
[333] Alpen Hill: Defeat rival #297. Apply for race in Mail.
[334] Killer Bee: Defeat rival #333.
[335] I Scream Truck: Defeat rival #333.
[336] Wall of Murodou: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[337] Tateyama DH1: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[338] Kurobe Think Tank: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[339] Big Catch: Defeat rival #338. Apply for race in Category Race. (May appear on Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
[340] Forbidden Spear: Defeat rival #298. Will appear on 1st Week Thursday, Friday, Saturday. (May also appear on 2nd Week and 3rd Week).

----Ohtarumi----
[341] Sagami Express: Defeat rival #290. Apply for race in Mail. Requires -
Fans: 880,Prizes: 30.
[342] Takosan Tengu: Defeat rival #341.
[343] Hammer of the Saint: Defeat rival #341.
[344] Yokuouin Keyman: Defeat rival #341.
[345] Gang S: Defeat rival #344. Apply for race in Category Race.
[346] Street Carriage: Defeat rival #345. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[347] Tamba Track Line: Defeat rival #344.
[348] GT: Defeat rival #345,347. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[349] Sitar Kaneyama: Defeat rival #332. Will appear on 1st Week Sunday. Requires - Prizes: 34. (May also appear with 32 Prizes).

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).

Old Tunes - YouTube Toyota Supra (JZA70)

2010-06-18T21:31:00.008-05:00

Toyota Supra 2.5GT JZA70

1363kg ----- 513PS/ 7600RPM

2491cc ----- 56.9 kg-m/ 5200RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 3

Parts B: HRM Level 3

Parts C: UNI Level 3

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 3

Turbine: TZM Level 3

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 5)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 2-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 3

Wheel

Front: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 2)

Full Aero

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 2, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.199

2nd: 1.915

3rd: 1.367

4th: 1.066

5th: 0.815

Final: 4.100

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing Angle: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Old Tunes - YouTube Nissan Skyline

2010-06-18T21:08:00.006-05:00

Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo ER34

1236kg ----- 506PS/ 7600RPM

2498cc ----- 57.0 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 3

Parts B: HRM Level 3

Parts C: UNI Level 3

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 3

Turbine: TZM Level 3

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 5)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 2-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 3

Wheel

Front: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.163

2nd: 1.925

3rd: 1.359

4th: 1.066

5th: 0.818

Final: 4.111

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Weak Sister Silvia - Nissan 180SX

2010-06-17T23:58:00.009-05:00

I decided to challenge myself tonight and build a Nissan Silvia/180SX with less than 250PS that could drift nicely - and it had to use the smallest displacement engine possible. After about 5 minutes of tuning and 30 minutes of practicing, here is the tune and CA Attack I came up with. The course I tested on was Happogahara Downhill because of it actually having both downhill and uphill corners.

Nissan 180SX Type II RS13

948kg ----- 246PS/ 6400RPM

1809cc ----- 32.4 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 2

Parts B: HRM Level 2

Parts C: UNI Level 2

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 2

Intercooler: GME Level 2

Turbine: TZM Level 2

Air Cleaner: TZM Level 2

Power Tune

Muffler: L Level 2 (Type 2)

Cooling Module: Level 2

ROM: N/A

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 2-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: N/A

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Normal

Rear: Normal

Wheel

Front: CE28N 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: CE28N 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Full Aero

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.301

2nd: 1.882

3rd: 1.308

4th: 1.010

5th: 0.799

Final: 4.363

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 10 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 10 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +2 (Front), +3 (Rear)

Damper: +3 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Stabilizer: 0 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -2 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -1.15 (Front), -1.30 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 8 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing Angle: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Here is my standings on the ranking board. I'm currently holding the 49th spot with this tune - I could probably get a little bit higher with more practice but I'm satisfied with how I did.

Old Tunes - YouTube Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)

2010-06-17T19:10:00.009-05:00

Mazda RX-7 FD3S

1136kg ----- 507PS/ 8000RPM

1308cc ----- 51.1 kg-m/ 5600RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: HVN Level 3

Parts B: HVN Level 3

Parts C: HRM Level 3

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: CRA Level 3

Turbine: TRM Level 3

Air Cleaner: KW Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 5)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 2-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 3

Wheel

Front: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Colored)

Canard (Type 3)

Full Aero

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 2, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.483

2nd: 2.101

3rd: 1.496

4th: 1.117

5th: 0.822

Final: 4.300

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing Angle: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Old Tunes - YouTube Toyota Supra (JZA80)

2010-06-17T18:31:00.009-05:00

Toyota Supra RZ JZA80

1330kg ----- 542PS/ 5200RPM

2997cc ----- 86.7 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 3

Parts B: HRM Level 3

Parts C: UNI Level 3

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 3

Turbine: TZM Level 3

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 5)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 2-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 3

Wheel

Front: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Colored)

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 4.007

2nd: 2.404

3rd: 1.727

4th: 1.240

5th: 1.040

6th: 0.843

Final: 2.892

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Old Tunes - YouTube Honda S2000

2010-06-15T23:50:00.007-05:00

Honda S2000 2.0 Type-V AP1

1176kg ----- 482PS/ 8800RPM

1997cc ----- 41.5 kg-m/ 8000RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 3

Parts B: HRM Level 3

Parts C: UNI Level 3

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 3

Turbine: TZM Level 3

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 3)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 2-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 3

Wheel

Front: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-7 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 2)

Eye-Line Kit

Full Aero

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.368

2nd: 2.045

3rd: 1.463

4th: 1.131

5th: 0.928

6th: 0.783

Final: 4.756

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.15 (Front), -0.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 0

Test Drive: Skyline GT-R Time Attack Tune

2010-06-15T23:20:00.002-05:00

Just finished testing out beast345's Skyline settings. It is a great start of a tune, especially for AWD. Check it out here.

Test Drive: Skyline 25GT Time Attack Tune

2010-06-15T22:58:00.002-05:00

Tonight I tested out beast345's Skyline settings to see how well they were setup. Took me a little while to get the car the way I would want it to handle, but I think the changes are good. Check it out here.

Old Tunes - Touge Showdown II

2010-06-14T23:47:00.006-05:00

Find out more about the challenge here.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III CE9A

995kg ----- 399PS/ 6800RPM

1997cc ----- 45.0 kg-m/ 3600RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 3

Parts B: HRM Level 3

Parts C: UNI Level 3

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 3

Intercooler: GME Level 3

Turbine: TZM Level 3

Air Cleaner: TZM Level 3

Power Tune

Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 2)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: N/A

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: N/A

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheel

Front: Fire-Ball 3 (+2 Inch)

Rear: Fire-Ball 3 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 2, Blue)

Winker Tune

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 2.793

2nd: 1.684

3rd: 1.160

4th: 0.873

5th: 0.688

Final: 4.610

Initial Torque: 0 (Front), 6 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 1 (Front), 8 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +2 (Front), +3 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Stabilizer: -3 (Front), +5 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: -3 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Camber: -0.30 (Front), -1.30 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 3 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 10

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 2

1'26"197 + 2 Hits [1"000 total] = 1'27"197

Test Drive: Supra RZ Time Attack Tune

2010-06-14T23:29:00.008-05:00

Tonight I tested out beast345's Supra settings to see how well they were setup. After a couple of minutes of driving and some small adjustments I think his setup is off to a good start. Check it out here.

Old Tunes - Build-Off Challenge Impreza

2010-06-13T21:32:00.005-05:00

This tune is from the Subaru Impreza Build-Off Challenge.

Subaru Impreza STi GDB

1292kg ----- 699 PS/ 8000RPM

1994cc ----- 70.7 kg-m/ 6500RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: UNI Level 5

Parts B: HVN Level 5

Parts C: HRM Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: KW Level 5

Turbine: GME Level 5

Air Cleaner: TZM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 8)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Sports Level 5

Rear: Normal

Wheel

Front: VIPR 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: VIPR 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 2)

Eye-Line Kit

Aerokit

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.474

2nd: 2.336

3rd: 1.740

4th: 1.276

5th: 1.002

6th: 0.820

Final: 5.022

Initial Torque: 0 (Front), 6 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 1 (Front), 8 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.45 (Front), -1.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 5

Old Tunes - Heavyweight Challenge Laurel

2010-06-13T20:28:00.007-05:00

This is a tune from the Heavyweight Challenge.

Nissan Laurel 25 Club S GC35

1581kg ----- 522PS/ 6800RPM

2498cc ----- 68.1 kg-m/ 2200RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 5

Parts B: HRM Level 5

Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 5

Turbine: TZM Level 5

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: L Level 5 (Type 8)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Black)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: N/A

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheel

Front: VIPR 1 (+2 Inch)

Rear: VIPR 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Colored)

Carbon Trunk (Colored)

Eye-Line Kit

Aerokit

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 2.973

2nd: 1.508

3rd: 1.000

4th: 0.727

Final: 5.205

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -2.30 (Front), -2.30 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: N/A

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 5

ROM: Set to 2200 RPM.

Old Tunes - Tuner Challenge AE86

2010-06-13T20:15:00.005-05:00

This tune is from the first Tuner Challenge.

Toyota Trueno GT-Apex AE86

1059kg 359PS/ 8800RPM
1587cc 33.6 kg-m/ 6900RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 4
Parts B: HRM Level 4
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 4
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 8)
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 4
Brake: Level 5 (Blue)

Body Tune
Reinforce: N/A
Weight Down: N/A

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheel
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Colored)
Aerokit
Light Level 3 (Blue)

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.587
2nd: 2.022
3rd: 1.384
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.861
Final: 5.048
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)
Ride Height: -24 (Front), -24 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -0.45 (Front), -0.30 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: N/A
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 2

ROM: Set at 6900 RPM

Old Tunes - Diamond in the Rough Evo

2010-06-13T19:11:00.005-05:00

This setup was built as a request for a forum member. It's a very rough build, but it has a lot of potential in the right hands. Understeer has been drastically reduced, now it just needs to be able to put the power to the ground. Basically all parts are Level 5, but you can use whatever you want.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5 CP9A
Powertrain
LSD: 1-way, Level 3

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheels
Front: Aftermarket (+1 Inch)
Rear: Aftermarket (+1 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Canard
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing

Settings
Powertrain
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +2 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Damper: +2 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Stabilizer: -2 (Front), +3 (Rear)
Ride Height: -24 (Front), -24 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -3 (Front), -2 (Rear)
Camber: -0.30 (Front), -0.30 (Rear)

Others
Wing: 10
Steering Angle: 2

Forum link.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Special Events Guide

2010-06-13T18:41:00.022-05:00

Turbo Fest
A TA type race, limited to Turbo engines.
Location: Hakone
Day: Saturday - 1st Week
Conditions: Clear (After Hakone Slasher Defeat)
Prize: Pertinax Shield/75,000 CP

Turbo Fest
A CA type race, limited to Turbo engines.
Location: Hiroshima
Day: Sunday - 1st Week
Conditions: Clear (After Hiroshima Slasher Defeat)
Prize: Master Shield/80,000 CP

FR Attack
A TAC type race, limited to cars with FR transmission.
Location: Ura Rokko
Day: Wednesday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Sublimity Cup/125,000 CP

Toyota Cup
A CA type race, limited to Toyota cars.
Location: Omote Rokko
Day: Thursday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Top Ranking Medal/240,000 CP

Mazda Cup
A TA type race, limited to Mazda cars.
Location: Omote Rokko
Day: Thursday - 2nd Week, Tuesday - 3rd Week (After Ura Rokko Slasher Defeat)
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Caesar Trophy/300,000 CP

Nissan Cup
A TA type race, limited to Nissan cars.
Location: Shiga Kusatsu
Day: Thursday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Divus Shield/240,000 CP

Honda Cup
A TA type race, limited to Honda cars.
Location: Nikko
Day: Thursday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Nobilissimus Shield/240,000 CP

FR Attack
A TA type race, limited to cars with FR transmission.
Location: Akagi
Day: Friday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Pope Cup/125,000 CP

FR Attack
A TAC type race, limited to cars with FR transmission.
Location: Ura Rokko
Day: Friday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Sublimity Cup/125,000 CP

Subaru Cup
A TAC type race, limited to Subaru cars.
Location: Nikko
Day: Friday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Asiatikos Trophy/300,000 CP

Mitsubishi Cup
A CA type race, limited to Mitsubishi cars.
Location: Shiga Kusatsu
Day: Saturday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Grypos Trophy/300,000 CP

Rotary Match
A FL type race, limited to rotary engine cars.
Location: Akagi
Day: Saturday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: V-Muffler L Level 3/250,000 CP

Straight Match
A LF type race, limited to straight engine cars.
Location: Hiroshima
Day: Wednesday - 3rd Week
Conditions: Rainy
Prize: ROM Level 3/100,000 CP

V-Line Match
A FL type race, limited to V-shape engine cars.
Location: Ura Rokko
Day: Saturday - 3rd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Intercooler TRM Level 3/250,000 CP

Boxer Match
A FL type race, limited to boxer engine cars.
Location: Omote Rokko
Day: Tuesday - 4th Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Genki S2000/500,000 CP

Middle Weight Cup
A TAC type race, limited to cars weighing between 1000 and 1500kg.
Location: Aso
Day: Wednesday - 3rd and 4th Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Archduke Trophy/600,000 CP

Middle Engine Cup
A TA type race, limited to cars with displacement between 1000 and 3000cc.
Location: Zao
Day: Tuesday - 1st Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Prince Elector Trophy/600,000 CP

FR Attack
A CA type race, limited to cars with FR transmission.
Location: Haruna
Day: Wednesday - 1st Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Didius Julianus Cup/125,000 CP

Rival Car Match
A LF type race, limited to Rival Cars.
Location: Nikko
Day: Saturday - 1st Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: HKS Altezza/500,000 CP

Heavyweight Cup
A TA type race, limited to cars weighing over 1500kg.
Location: Hokkaido
Day: Saturday, Sunday - 1st, 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Adept Trophy/850,000 CP

50/500 Kingdom
A FL type race, for cars with max torque over 50kg-m and horsepower over 500 PS.
Location: Aso
Day: Saturday, Sunday - 1st, 2nd Week
Conditions: Rainy
Prize: MCR GT-R/1,000,000 CP

Special Car Round
A FL type race, limited to Special Category cars.
Location: Shiga Kusatsu
Day: Sunday - 3rd Week
Conditions: Rainy
Prize: Mine's Skyline

Kaido Championship
A FL type race open to all cars, to determine the #1 Kaido racer.
Location: Hokkaido
Day: Sunday - 4th Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Fiat Punto Rally & 1,500,000 CP

Small Car Cup
A TAC type race, limited to Suzuki and Daihatsu cars.
Location: Omote Rokko
Day: Saturday - 1st Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Keraunos Trophy

Heavy Engine Cup
A TAC type race, limited to cars with displacement over 3000cc.
Location: Zao
Day: Monday, Saturday, Sunday - 1st Week
Conditions: Rainy
Prize: Bishop Trophy/700,000 CP

Levin/Trueno Cup
A LF type race, limited to Levin/Trueno series Toyotas.
Location: Haruna
Day: Sunday - 1st Week
Conditions: Rainy
Prize: Transmission Level 3/250,000 CP

Skyline & Z Stage
A LF type race, limited to Nissan Skyline Previa series cars.
Location: Zao
Day: Monday - 2nd Week
Conditions: Rainy
Prize: HKS Silvia/1,000,000 CP

Heavyweight Cup
A TA type race, limited to cars weighing over 1500kg.
Location: Aso
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 4th Week
Conditions: Rainy, Stormy
Prize: Notable Trophy/700,000 CP

Rival Car Match
A TA type race, limited to Rival Cars.
Location: Hakone
Day: Saturday, Sunday - 4th Week
Conditions: Stormy
Prize: Imperial Trophy/80,000 CP

European Cup
A CA type race, limited to European cars.
Location: Nikko
Day: Saturday, Sunday - 4th Week
Conditions: Rainy, Stormy
Prize: Earl Trophy/300,000 CP

Monster Cup
A TA type race, limited to cars with over 350 max horsepower.
Location: Hokkaido
Day: Sunday - 3rd, 4th Week
Conditions: Rainy, Stormy
Prize: Prominence Trophy/850,000 CP

Giant Cup
A TA type race, limited to cars with over 45kg-m max torque.
Location: Hokkaido
Day: Wednesday - 1st Week
Conditions: Clear
Prize: Conqueror Trophy/950,000 CP

Rival Car Match
A TA type race, limited to Rival Cars.
Location: Shiga Kusatsu
Day: Saturday - 1st Week
Conditions: Stormy
Prize: Pater Patriae Trophy/400,000 CP

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Prize Guide

2010-06-13T18:09:00.017-05:00

#1 Rookie Medal

Location: Hakone
Day: Saturday
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Beat Rival #013

#2 Balas Medal

Location: Hiroshima
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Beat Rival #033. Will appear after beating rivals #032 and #034.

#3 Ambition Medal

Location: Hakone Nanamagari
Day: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Requirements: Beat Rival #047. Will appear after beating #044 and #045.

#4 Mystic Medal

Location: Haruna
Day: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Beat Rival #067. Will appear after beating #066.

#5 Perilous Medal

Location: Hakone
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: NA Car

#6 Sidetes Medal

Location: Hiroshima
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: NA Car

#7 Boldness Medal

Location: Haruna
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: FF Car

#8 Courage Medal

Location: Akagi
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: FF Car

#9 Knight Medal

Location: Ura Rokko
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: FF Car

#10 Top Ranking Medal

Location: Omote Rokko
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Toyota Car

#11 Rookie Shield

Location: Ura Rokko
Day: Saturday
Conditions: Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy
Requirements: Beat Rival #116.

#12 Hierax Shield

Location: Myogisan
Day: ----
Conditions: Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy
Requirements: Beat Rival #129. Will appear after beating #125 and #126.

#13 Votum Shield

Location: Usuitouge
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Beat Rival #139. Will appear after beating #137 and #138.

#14 Pertinax Shield

Location: Hakone
Day: Friday
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Turbo Car

#15 Divus Shield

Location: Shiga Kusatsu
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Nissan Car

#16 Nobilissimus Shield

Location: Nikko
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Honda Car

#17 Baronet Shield

Location: Zao
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Engine Displacement Less Than 1000cc

#18 Duchess Shield

Location: Aso
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Weight Less Than 1000kg

#19 Legendary Shield

Location: Hokkaido
Day: ----
Conditions: ----
Requirements: AWD Car

#20 Master Shield

Location: Hiroshima
Day: Sunday
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Turbo Car

#21 Julius Cup

Location: Shiga Kusatsu
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Beat Rival #194. Accept challenge in New Car area.

#22 Violent Wind Cup

Location: Happogahara
Day: Friday, Saturday
Conditions: ----
Requirements: Beat Rival #246. Will appear after beating #242.

#23 Didius Julianus Cup

Location: Haruna
Day: 1st Week
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: FR Car

#24 Pope Cup

Location: Akagi
Day: 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: FR Car

#25 Sublimity Cup

Location: Ura Rokko
Day: Sunday, Monday
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: FR Car

#26 Consul Trophy

Location: Aso
Day: ----
Conditions: Rainy, Stormy
Requirements: Beat Rival #292.

#27 Caesar Trophy

Location: Omote Rokko
Day: Tuesday, Thursday
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Mazda Car

#28 Grypos Trophy

Location: Shiga Kusatsu
Day: Saturday, Sunday
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Mitsubishi Car

#29 Asiatikos Trophy

Location: Nikko
Day: Friday - 2nd, 3rd Week
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Subaru Car

#30 Prince Elector Trophy

Location: Zao
Day: Tuesday, Thursday
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Engine Displacement Between 1000cc - 3000cc

#31 Keraunos Trophy

Location: Omote Rokko
Day: Saturday, Sunday
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Suzuki or Daihatsu car

#32 Pater Patriae Trophy

Location: Shiga Kusatsu
Day: Friday - 1st, 3rd Week
Conditions: Stormy
Requirements: Rival Car Match - Rival Car Only

#33 Earl Trophy

Location: Nikko
Day: Saturday, Sunday - 4th Week
Conditions: Rainy, Stormy
Requirements: European Car Cup - European Car Only

#34 Bishop Trophy

Location: Zao
Day: Monday, Saturday, Sunday - 1st Week
Conditions: Rainy, Stormy
Requirements: Heavy Engine Cup - Engine Displacement Larger Than 3000cc

#35 Archduke Trophy

Location: Aso
Day: Wednesday - 3rd, 4th Week
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Weight Between 1000kg - 1500kg

#36 Adept Trophy

Location: Hokkaido
Day: Saturday, Sunday - 1st, 2nd Week
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Heavyweight Cup - Weight Larger Than 1500kg

#37 Prominence Trophy

Location: Hokkaido
Day: Sunday - 3rd, 4th Week
Conditions: Rainy, Stormy
Requirements: Monster Cup - Over 350 Max Horsepower

#38 Notable Trophy

Location: Aso
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 4th Week
Conditions: Rainy, Stormy
Requirements: Heavyweight Cup - Weight Larger Than 1500kg

#39 Imperial Trophy

Location: Hakone
Day: Saturday, Sunday - 4th Week
Conditions: Stormy
Requirements: Rival Car Match - Rival Car Only

#40 Conqueror Trophy

Location: Hokkaido
Day: Wednesday
Conditions: Clear
Requirements: Giant Cup - Over 45kg-m Max Torque

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Rival Guide

2010-06-12T19:54:00.013-05:00

Here is my version of the TXRD2 Rival Guide - it is based of the guide from GameFAQ's but it has been (and still is on occasion) updated with the help of members from my forum. As more information comes to light, the guide will be updated.

I would also like to personally thank all the following members for their contributions - without teamwork this wouldn't have been possible.

Rival #35 - Found by txrdriftking
Rival #116 - Found by Roj
Rival #199 - Found by why_spyder
Rival #200 - Found by Devilish Drifter
Rival #201 - Found by Devilish Drifter
Rival #202 - Found by Devilish Drifter
Rival #320 - Found by Spike Razzor
Rival #321 - Found by AguriBR
Rival #339 - Found by Nitrous
Rival #340 - Found by why_spyder, Updated by Nitrous
Rival #349 - Found by Zac, Updated by txrdriftking, Updated by why_spyder
Rival #350 - Found by OtakuTaikun
Rival #351 - Found by OtakuTaikun
Rival #352 - Found by OtakuTaikun

----Hakone----
[0] Ground Zero: Defeat rival #324. When weather is Sunny. Prizes: 40.
[1] Lil Giant
[2] Disciple 86
[3] Hi-Rev
[4] Drifty: Defeat rival #1-3.
[5] Melon Gripper: Defeat rival #1-3.
[6] Hi-Fi: Defeat rival #5.
[7] Tofu Maniac: Defeat rival #5.
[8] Eternal Splash: Defeat rival #5.
[9] Special Scent: Defeat rival #6-8.
[10] Mr. Switchback: Defeat rival #6-8.
[11] Kaniyana Blockbuster: Defeat rival #6-8.
[12] Mr. Mitsu: Defeat rival #1-11. Apply for race in BBS.
[13] Night Flight: Will appear on Saturday.
[14] FR Benchmark: Will appear on Monday - Wednesday. When weather is Clear.
[15] Primal Hill: Defeat rival #12. Will appear on Friday.
[16] Lightning Shift: Defeat rival #13-15. Will appear on Monday - Friday.
[17] Keihin Shadow: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[18] Miracle Runner: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[19] Hakone King: Defeat rival #238. Apply for race in Parts Shop.

----Hiroshima----
[20] Terror Sign
[21] Kojiro Itsukujina
[22] River Ruler
[23] Gold Press: Defeat rival #20-22.
[24] Spring Storm: Defeat rival #20-22.
[25] Maple Red: Defeat rival #20-22.
[26] Vorpal Weapon: Defeat rival #20-22.
[27] Battleship Kure: Defeat rival #26.
[28] Gogo Noroyana: Defeat rival #27.
[29] Setouchi Queens: Defeat rival #27.
[30] Whirlpool: Defeat rival #29.
[31] Dominator: Defeat rival #20-30. Apply for race in BBS.
[32] Spring Wind: Defeat rival #31.
[33] Big Blue: Defeat rival #32,34.
[34] Hyper Crank: Defeat rival #31.
[35] Black Onyx: Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. When weather is not Sunny. (May also appear on Monday with Sunny weather).
[36] Lash Messiah: Defeat rival #33.
[37] Mist Shower: When weather is Rainy.
[38] Sakura Sprinter: Will appear on Saturday. When weather is Sunny.
[39] Mt. Noro Emperess: Defeat rival #38. Apply for race in Continue 38.

----Hakone Nanamagari----
[40] Yuushu Flirt
[41] Climb Hunter
[42] Jet Set: Defeat rival #40-41. Apply for race in New Car Shop.
[43] Rocket Dash: Defeat rival #40-41. Apply for race in New Car Shop.
[44] Street Honage: Defeat rival #43.
[45] Under the Stars: Defeat rival #43.
[46] Ridge Pirate: Defeat rival #44-45.
[47] Glittering Gaze: Defeat rival #44-45. Will appear on Friday - Sunday.
[48] Street Tester: Defeat rival #46-47. Will appear on Monday - Friday.
[49] Metro Roller: Defeat rival #48. Apply for race in Mail.

----Haruna----
[50] Valiant Inokuchi
[51] Autumn Lord
[52] Tail Cracker
[53] Ikaho Gatekeeper
[54] Death Sentence: Defeat rival #50-53.
[55] Groove 9: Defeat rival #50-53.
[56] Turbolicious: Defeat rival #50-53.
[57] Rage: Defeat rival #50-53.
[58] Death: Defeat rival #50-53.
[59] Destruction: Defeat rival #50-53.
[60] Aerial R: Defeat rival #56,59.
[61] Mad Dog: Defeat rival #56,59.
[62] Local Hero: Defeat rival #56,59.
[63] Haruna Moon: Defeat rival #60-62.
[64] Saudade: Defeat rival #60-62.
[65] Last Supper: Defeat rival #60-62.
[66] Guardian: Defeat rival #50-65. Apply for race in BBS.
[67] PT Sprint: Defeat rival #66.
[68] Natural Corner: Defeat rival #66.
[69] Drift Wood: Apply for race in New Car Shop. Will appear on Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[70] *1st Kingdom: Defeat rival #66-69,72-74. Will appear on Monday - Tuesday. When weather is not Sunny.
[71] Backstab: Defeat rival #66-69,72-74. Will appear on Wednesday - Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[72] Fake: Defeat rival #66-69,90,115. Apply for race in Mail.
[73] Rev SR: Defeat rival #66-69,90,115. Apply for race in Mail.
[74] Total FR: Defeat rival #66-69,90,115. Apply for race in Mail.

----Akagi----
[75] Counter-rev
[76] Highway Lyrics
[77] Night Groove
[78] Night Pressure
[79] Night Rise
[80] Drift Source: Defeat rival #75-79.
[81] Lil Meteor: Defeat rival #75-79.
[82] Norma FR Style: Defeat rival #80-81.
[83] Konica FR Style: Defeat rival #80-81.
[84] Osaka FR Style: Defeat rival #80-81.
[85] Minor Hatch: Defeat rival #84.
[86] German Trend: Defeat rival #84.
[87] Pretty Boy: Defeat rival #85-86.
[88] Hog Muffler: Defeat rival #85-86.
[89] Silver Rose: Defeat rival #85-86.
[90] Eternal Wanderer: Defeat rival #75-89. Apply for race in BBS.
[91] Speed Raid: Will appear on Friday - Saturday. When weather is Sunny.
[92] HC Top: Defeat rival #74. Apply for race in Mail.
[93] D. Slick: Defeat rival #74. Apply for race in Mail.
[94] Cyclone: Will appear on Monday - Thursday. When weather is Sunny.
[95] Redeye: Apply for race in Category Race. Will appear on Saturday.
[96] Northern Lights: Defeat rival #90. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
[97] Passing Night: Defeat rival #90. Apply for race in Parts Shop. Will appear on Wednesday, Friday.
[98] Heaven's Sword: Defeat rival #90-97. When weather is Sunny.
[99] Bloodhound: Defeat rival #90-97. When weather is Sunny.

----Ura Rokko----
[100] True Pleiades
[101] Hikam Strawberry
[102] Sugar wind
[103] Blue Revolution
[104] Hake Creek: Defeat rival #100-103.
[105] Shifty One: Defeat rival #100-103.
[106] Hillclimb Guy #2: Defeat rival #104-105.
[107] Hillclimb Guy #3: Defeat rival #104-105.
[108] Hillclimb Guy #4: Defeat rival #104-105.
[109] Hillclimb Guy #1: Defeat rival #104-105.
[110] Wild Range: Defeat rival #109.
[111] Hell's Fury: Defeat rival #109.
[112] Master Pete: Defeat rival #110-111.
[113] Ever Clip: Defeat rival #110-111.
[114] Lyrical Style: Defeat rival #110-111.
[115] Alchemist: Defeat rival #100-114. Apply for race in BBS.
[116] Enchantress: Will appear on Saturday. When weather is Not Sunny. (May also appear on Friday).
[117] Wandering Destiny: When weather is Cloudy.
[118] Dark Fear: Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[119] Rose Rain: Defeat rival #115.
[120] Brave Silence: Defeat rival #115. Apply for race in New Car Shop.
[121] Hyper Beat: Defeat rival #119-120.
[122] Nuts & Bolts: Defeat rival #121.
[123] Gladiator: Defeat rival #115-122. Will appear on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.
[124] Gloomy Angel: Defeat rival #115-122. Will appear on Saturday, Sunday.

----Myogisan----
[125] Immortal Reaper
[126] R Pride
[127] Brake Fest: Defeat rival #125-126.
[128] Night Striker: Defeat rival #125-126.
[129] Tiny Kim: Defeat rival #125-126.
[130] FR Search: Defeat rival #128-129.
[131] Mohair Legend R: Defeat rival #128-129.
[132] Dynamite Fang: Defeat rival #131. Apply for race in New Car Shop.
[133] Midnight Prowler: Defeat rival #131. Apply for race in Category Race.
[134] Steel Fossil: Defeat rival #70,98,123. Apply for race in Mail. Requires - Fans: 75/Prizes: 5.

----Usuitouge----
[135] Sign Love
[136] Gumma Giant
[137] Performance Shifter: Defeat rival #135-136.
[138] Skill Factory: Defeat rival #135-136.
[139] F2.8: Defeat rival #137-138.
[140] Kayo Spark: Defeat rival #139.
[141] Skirt Checker: Defeat rival #140. Will appear on Saturday.
[142] Full-on C121: Defeat rival #141. Apply for race in Continue 141. Will appear on Saturday.
[143] Bottom Feeder: Defeat rival #142.
[144] Heartbreaker: Defeat rival #71,99,124. Apply for race in Mail. Requires - Fans: 75/Prizes: 5.

----Omote Rokko----
[145] Performance Drifter
[146] Indy A
[147] Night Requiem
[148] Bee Line
[149] Love Match: Defeat rival #145-148. When weather is Sunny.
[150] Bloody Saturn: Defeat rival #145-148. When weather is Sunny.
[151] MY: Defeat rival #145-148. When weather is Sunny.
[152] Gulf Omen: Defeat rival #145-148. When weather is Sunny.
[153] Customer Satisfaction: Defeat rival #152.
[154] Insurgency: Defeat rival #152.
[155] Downhill Guy #2: Defeat rival #153-154. When weather is Sunny.
[156] Downhill Guy #3: Defeat rival #153-154. When weather is Sunny.
[157] Downhill Guy #4: Defeat rival #153-154. When weather is Sunny.
[158] Downhill Guy #1: Defeat rival #153-154. When weather is Sunny.
[159] Winding Core: Defeat rival #158.
[160] Impart: Defeat rival #158.
[161] Racer's Sonata: Defeat rival #159-160.
[162] Plasma Baby: Defeat rival #159-160.
[163] Last Leg: Defeat rival #145-162. Apply for race in BBS.
[164] Alter: Will appear on Friday. When weather is Not Sunny.
[165] X-Line: Will appear on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
[166] SS Middle Aged: Defeat rival #163. When weather is Storm.
[167] Light Schneider: Defeat rival #163.
[168] Book of Rhymes: Defeat rival #166-167.
[169] Mortal Drift: Defeat rival #168# Apply for race in .168.
[170] Drift Core: Defeat rival #168. Apply for race in Parts Shop. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[171] Flowerbed: Defeat rival #170. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
[172] Spit Shine: Defeat rival #170. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
[173] Act of War: Defeat rival #134,163. Requires - Fans: 100/Prizes: 8. When weather is Sunny.
[174] Dying Star: Defeat rival #134,163. Requires - Fans: 100/Prizes: 8. When weather is Sunny.

----Shiga Kusatsu----
[175] Gearhead
[176] 200-Miles
[177] Shrine Dynamo
[178] Deputy Shiga
[179] Drift Survival: Defeat rival #175-178.
[180] Ceasefire: Defeat rival #175-178.
[181] Ca Rush: Defeat rival #175-178.
[182] Street Review: Defeat rival #180-181.
[183] Shining Tours: Defeat rival #180-181.
[184] Love Christina: Defeat rival #179-183.
[185] Street Rise: Defeat rival #179-183.
[186] Zenith Kukupa: Defeat rival #184-185.
[187] Solar Barrage: Defeat rival #184-185.
[188] Future Shock: Defeat rival #184-185.
[189] Drift Rail: Defeat rival #188.
[190] Keats Love: Defeat rival #188.
[191] Drift Spot: Defeat rival #188.
[192] Skywalker: Defeat rival #188.
[193] New Moon: Defeat rival #175-192.
[194] Dirty Version: Apply for race in New Car Shop. Will appear on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. When weather is Not Sunny.
[195] Spooks: Will appear on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. When weather is Sunny.
[196] Razor Edge: Defeat rival #193. Apply for race in Category Race.
[197] Son of Pain: Defeat rival #193. When weather is Sunny.
[198] Holy Skills: Defeat rival #196-197. When weather is Sunny.
[199] Pure Power: Defeat rival #198. When weather is Rainy. (May also appear in Stormy weather).
[200] Bloodshot: Defeat rival #199. When weather is Sunny.(May also appear on Sunday).
[201] Sane Asylum: Defeat rival #199. When weather is Sunny.(May also appear on Sunday).
[202] Dope Color: Defeat rival #199. When weather is Sunny.(May also appear on Sunday).
[203] King's Chariot: Defeat rival #134,193. When weather is Sunny.
[204] Midnight Rose: Defeat rival #144,193. When weather is Not Sunny.

----Nikko----
[205] Chiba Hawaiian
[206] Meiji Force SR
[207] Vintage Style
[208] Bosworth Master
[209] Nikon Premium: Defeat rival #208.
[210] Workout: Defeat rival #208.
[211] Napoleon Miyazawa: Defeat rival #209-210.
[212] Club Koishikawa: Defeat rival #209-210.
[213] Akira Nise: Defeat rival #209-210.
[214] Early India: Defeat rival #213.
[215] Quick Mouse: Defeat rival #213.
[216] Wagon Counter: Defeat rival #213.
[217] YM Spy R: Defeat rival #214-216.
[218] Sakurai Champ: Defeat rival #214-216.
[219] Death Metal Greed: Defeat rival #214-216.
[220] Magnitude 7: Defeat rival #214-216,219.
[221] Stormy Boyz: Defeat rival #214-216,219.
[222] Pistol Rhyme: Defeat rival #214-216,219.
[223] True Champion: Defeat rival #205-222. Apply for race in BBS.
[224] Tribal: Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[225] Lady Elliot: Apply for race in New Car Shop. Will appear on Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[226] Death Ruse: Will appear on Monday-Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[227] Sacred Flurry: Defeat rival #223. When weather is Sunny.
[228] Benzo: Defeat rival #223-225.
[229] Drop Knowledge: Defeat rival #223-225.
[230] Executioner on Wheels: Defeat rival #134,223. Apply for race in Mail.
[231] Tailgunner: Defeat rival #144,223. Apply for race in Mail.
[232] Inline Fever: Defeat rival #228-229. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[233] King Works: Defeat rival #93. Will appear on 1st Week.
[234] 4WD Chief: Defeat rival #93. Will appear on 1st Week.

----Yokohama----
[235] NR: Defeat rival #230-231. Apply for race in Mail.
[236] Mystery Princess: Will appear on 4th Week.
[237] True Warrior: Will appear on 4th Week.
[238] Gale Moment: Will appear on 4th Week.
[239] Legendary Schneider: Defeat rival #235-238.

----Happogahara----
[240] Chougamori Breeze: Defeat rival #239. Apply for race in Mail.
[241] Magical Karma
[242] Yaita Slicer: Defeat rival #240-241.
[243] King Steer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[244] King Shift: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[245] King Foot: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on 3rd, 4th Week.
[246] Tochigi Slicer: Defeat rival #242. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[247] Animal Scent: Defeat rival #242.
[248] Muhai Emblem: Defeat rival #174,203,230,247.
[249] Shadow Eyes: Defeat rival #174,204,231,247.

----Zao----
[250] Nana Beans
[251] Tendo Storm
[252] Everdrift: Defeat rival #250-251.
[253] Storm Surge: Defeat rival #250-251.
[254] Double AI: Defeat rival #250-251.
[255] Zoom Zoom Zoom: Defeat rival #254.
[256] Platinum Split: Defeat rival #254.
[257] Katta D1: Defeat rival #254.
[258] Whiteout: Defeat rival #255-257.
[259] Rusty Forest: Defeat rival #255-257.
[260] Zao Tempest: Defeat rival #255-257.
[261] King Kajou: Defeat rival #255-260.
[262] Frost Wave: Defeat rival #255-260.
[263] Snowman: Defeat rival #261-262.
[264] Divine Gorge: Defeat rival #261-262.
[265] Yeti Fang: Defeat rival #250-264.
[266] Downhill Dinosaur: Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[267] Wailing Pheonix: When weather is Sunny.
[268] Solemn Tidings: Defeat rival #265. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[269] Snowflake Road: Defeat rival #265. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[270] Blue 'n Yellow 1: Defeat rival #265. Will appear on Monday. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[271] Blue 'n Yellow 2: Defeat rival #265. Will appear on Monday. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[272] Blue 'n Yellow 3: Defeat rival #265. Will appear on Monday. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[273] Lionel: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. When weather is Sunny.
[274] Grief Plate: Defeat rival #248-249. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. When weather is Sunny.

----Aso----
[275] 99VA
[276] Drift Slayer
[277] Moon Splash
[278] Foot Beat
[279] Scared Tree: Defeat rival #275-278.
[280] Distortion: Defeat rival #275-278.
[281] Ragga China: Defeat rival #279-280.
[282] Lanevoism: Defeat rival #279-280.
[283] Jizo's Fury: Defeat rival #279-280.
[284] Right-Brained: Defeat rival #279-283.
[285] Mighty Crown: Defeat rival #279-283.
[286] Camellia: Defeat rival #284-285.
[287] Taylor Ito: Defeat rival #286.
[288] Dabada Kafuri: Defeat rival #286.
[289] Club Bastard: Defeat rival #286.
[290] Reign Supreme: Defeat rival #275-289.
[291] Alt Bayern: Will appear on Friday, Saturday. When weather is Sunny.
[292] Live Counter: When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[293] Light Banshee: Defeat rival #292# Apply for race in .292.
[294] Devil's Advocate: Defeat rival #290.
[295] Limp Grip: Defeat rival #290. Apply for race in New Car Shop.
[296] Rotary Commander: Defeat rival #294-295. Will appear on Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[297] Dark Paladin: Will appear on Thursday. When weather is Cloudy.
[298] Timber Slash: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Rainy, Stormy.
[299] Dream Fiend: Defeat rival #248-249. When weather is Sunny.

----Hokkaido----
[300] Taushubetsu Star
[301] Line Hysterics
[302] Limestone Drip
[303] Plasma Ratio: Defeat rival #300-302.
[304] Onnetou Glare: Defeat rival #300-302.
[305] El Matador: Defeat rival #304. Apply for race in Mail.
[306] Scuderia Spectre: Defeat rival #304. Apply for race in Mail.
[307] McCrash: Defeat rival #304. Apply for race in Mail.
[308] Rage of Nauman: Defeat rival #300-304.
[309] Tailslide Dash: Defeat rival #307-308. Apply for race in Mail.
[310] Cutoff Demon: Defeat rival #307-308. Apply for race in Mail.
[311] Team Steward: Defeat rival #307-308. Apply for race in Mail.
[312] Greatest Line: Defeat rival #308.
[313] Snowlight: Defeat rival #308.
[314] Pride of Nupuka: Defeat rival #312-313.
[315] Killer Kickback: Defeat rival #312-313.
[316] Mountain Pride: Defeat rival #314-315.
[317] Aurora Stream: Defeat rival #316.
[318] LAT43N: Defeat rival #314-315. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[319] Roy's Lover: Defeat rival #317-318. Apply for race in New Car Shop.
[320] God Shift Bunta: Defeat rival #319,332,349. When weather is Stormy. (May also appear in Rainy Weather).
[321] High Empress: Defeat rival #320. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 1st Week Saturday. (May also appear with 36 Prizes).
[322] Kaido President: Defeat rival #321. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 2nd Week Monday.
[323] Emperor Speed: Defeat rival #322. Requires - Prizes: 37. Will appear on 3rd Week Wednesday. When weather is Sunny.
[324] Blackout: Defeat rival #323. Apply for race in BBS. Requires - Fans:
1300/Prizes: 38.

----Kirigamine----
[325] Shirakaba White: Defeat rival #265. Apply for race in Mail.
[326] Shall We Drift: Defeat rival #325.
[327] Crystal Wonder: Defeat rival #325.
[328] Venus Kirigamine: Defeat rival #325.
[329] Suwa Ghost: Defeat rival #328. Apply for race in Parts Shop.
[330] Peaceful Marsh: Defeat rival #329. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[331] Iceman: Defeat rival #329. Will appear on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
[332] Ootsuka Demon: Will appear on 2nd Week Saturday.

----Yukinoohtani----
[333] Alpen Hill: Defeat rival #297. Apply for race in Mail.
[334] Killer Bee: Defeat rival #333.
[335] I Scream Truck: Defeat rival #333.
[336] Wall of Murodou: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[337] Tateyama DH1: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[338] Kurobe Think Tank: Defeat rival #334-335. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[339] Big Catch: Defeat rival #338. Apply for race in Category Race. (May appear on Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
[340] Forbidden Spear: Defeat rival #298. Will appear on 1st Week Thursday, Friday, Saturday. (May also appear on 2nd Week and 3rd Week).

----Ohtarumi----
[341] Sagami Express: Defeat rival #290. Apply for race in Mail. Requires -
Fans: 880,Prizes: 30.
[342] Takosan Tengu: Defeat rival #341.
[343] Hammer of the Saint: Defeat rival #341.
[344] Yokuouin Keyman: Defeat rival #341.
[345] Gang S: Defeat rival #344. Apply for race in Category Race.
[346] Street Carriage: Defeat rival #345. Will appear on Friday, Saturday.
[347] Tamba Track Line: Defeat rival #344.
[348] GT: Defeat rival #345,347. Will appear on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
[349] Sitar Kaneyama: Defeat rival #332. Will appear on 1st Week Sunday. Requires - Prizes: 34. (May also appear with 32 Prizes) (May also appear on the 3rd week).

----Other----
[350] Nightmare: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[351] Winter Tornado: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[352] Haunted Shore: Defeat rival #324. Will appear on 4th Week Friday. When weather is Sunny. Location: Aso. (Requires - Fans: 2500).
[353] Blacky: Defeat rival #12. Location: Hakone.
[354] Dream: Defeat rival #223. Location: Nikko.
[355] Fumin: Defeat rival #60,90,115. Location: Omote Rokko.
[356] Chief Musclehead: Defeat rival #90. Location: Akagi.

Old Tunes - JUN Inspired Prelude

2010-06-12T19:31:00.007-05:00

This is one of my favorite FF car setups, and I definitely love how this car handles. Sometime I will get back to working on this car but for now it is resting up.

Honda Prelude Si VTEC BB4

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: N/A
Intercooler: N/A
Turbine: N/A
Air Cleaner: N/A

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 1-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheels
Front: Aftermarket
Rear: Aftermarket (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Canard
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing
Light

Settings
Powertrain
Initial Torque: 3 (Front), 2 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 3 (Front), 2 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +3 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Damper: +3 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -2 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: 0.00 (Front), -0.30 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 1 (Front), 3 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 10
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Old Tunes - Team Slide/Show

2010-06-12T18:59:00.007-05:00

I can only find one setup so far but it is definitely one worth tinkering around with. This is a drift setup for the Team S/S Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II BNR34, enjoy!

Team S/S Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II BNR34

1403kg ----- 915 PS/ 7600RPM
2568cc ----- 104.2 kg-m/ 5000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 5
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 4

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Canard
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing
Light: Level 3
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.707
2nd: 2.228
3rd: 1.601
4th: 1.242
5th: 1.020
6th: 0.862
Final: 4.293
Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 2 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 0 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +4 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.15 (Front), -1.45 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Old Tunes - Team Impul

2010-06-12T18:55:00.007-05:00

I used all of these cars in my Chasing the Touge - Kaido Battle Style video on YouTube. Should you want to use the colors I used, the color code is (Hue 220, Shade 220, Brightness 140).

Nissan Laurel 25 Club S GC35

1305kg ----- 583 PS/ 7200RPM
2498cc ----- 68.1 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: AKP Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: GME Level 5
Turbine: TZM Level 5
Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 4

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Canard
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing
Light: Level 3
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 2.785
2nd: 1.508
3rd: 1.000
4th: 0.661
Final: 5.205
Initial Torque: 0 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 0 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.00 (Front), -0.30 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Nissan Skyline Coupe 350GT CPV35

1430kg ----- 552 PS/ 6400RPM
3498cc ----- 79.5 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: BAS Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: TRM Level 5
Turbine: CRA Level 5
Air Cleaner: KW Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Sports Level 5

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Normal)
Canard
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing
Light: Level 3
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.674
2nd: 2.099
3rd: 1.540
4th: 1.182
5th: 0.955
6th: 0.734
Final: 3.912
Initial Torque: 0 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 0 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.00 (Front), -1.15 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Nissan Fairlady Z Version S CZ32

1369kg ----- 585 PS/ 6000RPM
2960cc ----- 80.7 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: BAS Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: TRM Level 5
Turbine: CRA Level 5
Air Cleaner: KW Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Racing Level 4

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Colored)
Canard
Eye-Line Kit
Full Aero
GT Wing
Light: Level 3
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.214
2nd: 1.886
3rd: 1.207
4th: 0.945
5th: 0.730
Final: 4.440
Initial Torque: 0 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 0 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -0.30 (Front), -0.30 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Nissan Fairlady Z Version ST Z33

1357kg ----- 578 PS/ 6800RPM
3498cc ----- 82.7 kg-m/ 4000RPM

Engine Tune
Parts A: BAS Level 5
Parts B: HRM Level 5
Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune
Turbo Kit: Level 5
Intercooler: TRM Level 5
Turbine: CRA Level 5
Air Cleaner: KW Level 5

Power Tune
Muffler: L Level 5
Cooling Module: Level 5
ROM: Level 5

Powertrain
Transmission: Level 5
Clutch: Level 5
LSD: 2-way, Level 3
Suspension. Level 5
Brake: Level 5

Body Tune
Reinforce: Level 5
Weight Down: Level 5

Tire
Front: Racing Level 5
Rear: Sports Level 5

Wheels
Front: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)
Rear: VIPR R 1 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune
Carbon Bonnet (Normal)
Carbon Trunk (Colored)
Canard
Full Aero
GT Wing
Light: Level 3
Winker Tune

Settings
Powertrain
Gear Ratio
1st: 3.794
2nd: 2.189
3rd: 1.519
4th: 1.223
5th: 0.955
6th: 0.764
Final: 4.286
Initial Torque: 0 (Front), 3 (Rear)
LSD Ratio: 0 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension
Spring rate: +5 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Damper: +5 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Stabilizer: +4 (Front), +5 (Rear)
Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment
Toe: -1 (Front), +1 (Rear)
Camber: -1.00 (Front), -0.30 (Rear)

Others
Brake Effect: 4 (Front), 6 (Rear)
Handbrake: 150%
Wing: 5
Steering Angle: 2
Torque Balance: N/A
Traction Control: 0
ABS: 0

Old Tunes - Misc. Drifters + Solo Grip

2010-06-12T18:50:00.009-05:00

These setups are probably my oldest setups in my possession so they could easily be out-of-date and not that good. Nonetheless someone may get some use out of them.... here they are starting with the drifters.

Nissan Laurel 25 Club S GC35

1309kg ----- 705 PS/ 8400RPM

2498cc ----- 68.1 kg-m/ 6000RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 5

Parts B: HRM Level 5

Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 5

Turbine: TZM Level 5

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 8)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Water Blue)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheel

Front: TARMAC 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: NT-R 3 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 1)

Eye-Line Kit

Aerokit

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 2.973

2nd: 1.508

3rd: 1.000

4th: 0.727

Final: 5.205

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -1.00 (Front), -1.30 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 5

Toyota Mark II Tourer V JZX90

1300kg ----- 726 PS/ 8400RPM

2491cc ----- 67.9 kg-m/ 7600RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 5

Parts B: HRM Level 5

Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 5

Turbine: TZM Level 5

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 8)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: N/A

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheel

Front: TARMAC 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: NT-R 3 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Colored)

Carbon Trunk (Colored)

Canard (Type 1)

Eye-Line Kit

Aerokit

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.199

2nd: 1.835

3rd: 1.291

4th: 0.989

5th: 0.763

Final: 5.205

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -1.00 (Front), -2.00 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 5

Toyota Mark II IR-V JZX110

1363kg ----- 660 PS/ 8000RPM

2491cc ----- 67.9 kg-m/ 5200RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 5

Parts B: HRM Level 5

Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 5

Turbine: TZM Level 5

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 8)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Water Blue)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheel

Front: GT-oneR 3 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-oneR 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 2)

Eye-Line Kit

Aerokit

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.199

2nd: 1.795

3rd: 1.272

4th: 0.978

5th: 0.753

Final: 4.849

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -1.00 (Front), -2.00 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 5

Nissan Skyline GTS25t ECR33

1227kg ----- 751 PS/ 8800RPM

2498cc ----- 68.1 kg-m/ 7600RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 5

Parts B: HRM Level 5

Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 5

Turbine: TZM Level 5

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 2)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Gold)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheel

Front: GT-oneR 3 (+2 Inch)

Rear: GT-oneR 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 2)

Eye-Line Kit

Aerokit

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.214

2nd: 1.847

3rd: 1.283

4th: 0.989

5th: 0.752

Final: 4.859

Initial Torque: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 2 (Front), 3 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -1.00 (Front), -1.30 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 5

Subaru Impreza STi GDB

1292kg ----- 699 PS/ 8000RPM

1994cc ----- 70.7 kg-m/ 6500RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: UNI Level 5

Parts B: HVN Level 5

Parts C: HRM Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: KW Level 5

Turbine: GME Level 5

Air Cleaner: TZM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 8)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Sports Level 5

Rear: Normal

Wheel

Front: NTR 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: NTR 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 2)

Eye-Line Kit

Aerokit

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 3.474

2nd: 2.336

3rd: 1.740

4th: 1.276

5th: 1.002

6th: 0.820

Final: 5.022

Initial Torque: 0 (Front), 6 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 1 (Front), 8 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.45 (Front), -1.45 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 5

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 5

and the grip setup...

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7 CT9

1253kg ----- 696 PS/ 8400RPM

1997cc ----- 68.3 kg-m/ 6400RPM

Engine Tune

Parts A: AKP Level 5

Parts B: HRM Level 5

Parts C: UNI Level 5

Turbo Tune

Turbo Kit: Level 5

Intercooler: GME Level 5

Turbine: TZM Level 5

Air Cleaner: TRM Level 5

Power Tune

Muffler: H Level 5 (Type 8)

Cooling Module: Level 5

ROM: Level 5

Powertrain

Transmission: Level 5

Clutch: Level 5

LSD: 1.5-way, Level 3

Suspension. Level 5

Brake: Level 5 (Red)

Body Tune

Reinforce: Level 5

Weight Down: Level 5

Tire

Front: Racing Level 5

Rear: Racing Level 5

Wheel

Front: VIPR R 2 (+2 Inch)

Rear: VIPR R 2 (+2 Inch)

Dress Up Tune

Carbon Bonnet (Normal)

Carbon Trunk (Normal)

Canard (Type 3)

Eye-Line Kit

Aerokit

GT Wing (Type 3, Install Point 1, Stay Type 1, End Plate 1)

Light (Level 3, Blue)

Settings

Powertrain

Gear Ratio

1st: 2.928

2nd: 1.857

3rd: 1.331

4th: 1.003

5th: 0.708

Final: 5.277

Initial Torque: 0 (Front), 10 (Rear)

LSD Ratio: 10 (Front), 6 (Rear)

Suspension

Spring rate: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Damper: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Stabilizer: +1 (Front), +2 (Rear)

Ride Height: -30 (Front), -30 (Rear)

Alignment

Toe: +1 (Front), +1 (Rear)

Camber: -0.30 (Front), -1.00 (Rear)

Others

Brake Effect: 6 (Front), 4 (Rear)

Handbrake: 150%

Wing: 10

Steering Angle: 2

Torque Balance: N/A

Traction Control: 0

ABS: 5

If you are interested in seeing photos of some of these cars, I have them saved in a folder on Photobucket.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 Game Review

2010-06-01T01:36:00.009-05:00

Finally got around to making a review for this game. I have it posted on a few sites (which I'll link to), but here is my review.

The Only Touge Game Worth Playing - 9.0/10.0

Tokyo Xtreme Racer DRIFT 2 (TXRD2), although horribly titled, is the only racing game out that is truly worth calling an authentic touge racing game. Unlike anything else that is out there, the courses on this game are modeled directly after the real roads - similar to that of the Gran Turismo series.

TXRD2 is a bargain bin game, as Genki designed it to be. Although it doesn't have the pinash of the other main-stream racing series out there (Gran Turismo and Need for Speed), it does offer a great experience. First of all, the cars in the game are plentiful and realistic looking. There is over 180 cars that you can buy and modify with parts for the drivetrain, chassis, and exterior styling - and about 30 specialty cars that come from professional circuit, drift, and rally racing. With this amount of cars and parts, you can easily build several fun cars to test your driving skills.

Another attraction in this game is the courses, which have been faithfully recreated. If there is one big plus for this game over the mainstream games, it is the attention to minor details. During night races on many courses, moths will come and go through your headlights as you cruise along. Also, throughout many of the courses there is leaf and flower litter along the side of the roads - these areas actually have less grip for your car like in real life.

If you enjoy tuning cars, then you should enjoy the tuning options in this game. You can tune the transmission, suspension, body stiffness, brake balance, downforce, traction control, and even the ROM (computer of the car that controls the torque/power curve). Setup your car for time attacks and drifting, then take the car out for test runs on any course.

Similar to Gran Turismo, this game offers a wide variety of course types - giving you the oportunity to really refine your driving skills. TXRD2 also offers one course that you can't find on any other game - the gymkhana.

One other truly unique feature of this game is the weather conditions. You can race your opponents in clear, cloudy, rainy and stormy conditions. This variety of conditions makes driving on this game more fun. The higher elevation courses even get snow, just like they do in Japan.

Besides the visual appeal, the cars and environments in this game sound pretty good. Genki did a decent job capturing the sounds of the cars engines, exhaust, and blow-off valves of each car - many of the cars sound alike but overall there is a good variety. You can even turn on/off the option to have the windows up or down when racing in the in-car view, which will change the amount of car noise you hear. Like I said earlier, this is a minor detail, but it adds a little extra to the game.

The music in the game really isn't that good in my opinion, but some people that like Initial D-styled music may enjoy it.

TXRD2 does have an active online ranking board that people can submit their Record Challenge codes to. This also adds to the game experience - helping you measure how well you compare to others around the world and how well you are progressing in skill.

For many people, this game is quite intimidating at first to play because of the steep learning curve. If you are looking for a Need for Speed type game start, this isn't the game for you. When you start you better know how to handle a car and have a desire to learn how to tune it for different situations. Genki does have a lot of help menus to aide you along, and there is some help online through forums, walkthroughs, etc.

Presentation - 9.0

Accurately portrayed environments, courses, and cars.

Graphics - 8.0

Everything in the games looks fairly good, especially for a bargain bin game.
Sound - 7.5
The environments and cars sound fairly good, but could use a bit more variety. Music isn't that good.
Gameplay - 9.0
Plenty of rivals to go through, great variety of courses and weather conditions to challenge you, and lots of cars to play around with.
Lasting Appeal - 9.0
Will only keep you coming back if you insist on bettering your driving skills - which is why true racers play racing games like this.

Review at IGN
Review at NeoSeeker

Car Update

2010-05-23T09:11:00.003-05:00

I've been pretty busy of the last month's time, unfortunately most of it wasn't on TXRD2. We were in the process of buying a house and getting moved into the new house once the closing went through. There was a lot of work and headaches involved but we are moved and so life can move on.

When I was playing I did manage to build two cars to add to my drift car stables, Nissan Laurel C34 and C35 models. For these two I've went with a different paint scheme than I originally designed for the Fairlady Z32 and Z33. The Fairlady's will probably get the new paint scheme as well to match.

I'm going to start working on the Fairlady Z32 so that I can move on to new cars.

Back in the Driver's Seat

2010-04-11T16:47:00.007-05:00

For the past month or two I've slowly been getting back into playing TXRD2 more often. In late February I picked up a backwards compatible Playstation 3 so I've started a new game on it. I'm finally to the point where some of the Level 4 & Level 5 parts are becoming available - as are the sportier cars.

At this time I have two cars (both Fairlady Z's) from my original Team Impul resurrected and now tuned even better than before. Right now I'm just working on the Z33 because I was never thoroughly satisfied with how it handled before. The latest tuning has really yielded good results and I can't wait to see how far I can push it. Today I secured the #14 spot on the Official Ranking Board for Kirigamine Downhill - Corner Artist Attack.

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Spot on Ranking Board

I'm very happy with how the car performs now and I can't wait to push it farther. Hopefully I will get around to tuning my Z32 soon, but I don't want to rush anything.

My future plans are to resurrect the other cars from the original Team Impul - the Nissan Laurel 25 Club S GC35 and Nissan Skyline Coupe 350GT CPV35. Also, I would like to continue on my Time Attack Honda Prelude Si VTEC BB4.

Also, I am trying to get my hands on the Studio MovieBox Ultimate Collection by Pinnacle. My capture device died, and my wife's laptop (used for recording) still isn't working correctly. We want to get her laptop's RAM upgraded and her system wiped clean to a fresh start so that I can record again - but in HD.

As more events unfold, I'll keep this blog updated.

New Channel Layout

2009-06-24T23:07:00.003-05:00

Well, YouTube has announced a mandatory change of everyone's channel. The new layout will take effect on July 15th. In order to beat the deadline for fixing up my channel - I went ahead and changed over to the new 2.0 layout.

I hope you enjoy it, it took me a little while to figure out how to arrange the background correctly. For now, the layout is simple but I'm sure I'll change it up periodically until I find something I am satisfied with.

Check it out when you get a chance.