Import Tuner Challenge FAQ
Table of Contents
1. About The FAQ
2. About the game
3. Version History
4. Car List
5. Rivals
6. Wanders
7. Achievements
8. Copyright
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1. About
This FAQ is about Import Tuner Challenge, whether they are part of a racing
team or wanderers, this FAQ will list all of the information that you'll need
to take them on. This is my first FAQ, so this is a work in progress, now, on
to the guide. This Guide does contain Spoilers, so read at your own risk.
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2. The Game
The game is a sequel of sorts to the Tokyo Xtreme Racer series of racers from
the Dreamcast and Playstation 2 days. You start of with a small amount of cash
to purchase a car and then drive the highways of Tokyo battling other racers
for cash to improve your ride's performance. There is also a very deep
customizing of parts as well, very similar to Forza Motorsport's depth.
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3. Version History
Version 1.0: 8/23/07: The First Version of this Guide.
Version 1.1: 4/7/08: Added Achievements and minor tweaks to the guide.
Version 1.2: 4/9/08: Minor tweaks again. Started compiling the list of Rivals
and wanderers.
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4. The Car List
The meat and potatoes of any racing game, are the cars. These are all the cars
in the game. The list is broken down as follows:
Name: Name of the car and manufacturers designation
Drive Type: Where the Engine and Drive Wheels are, FR is Front Engine,
Rear Wheel Drive, 4WD is Front Engine, 4 wheel drive.
Engine Type: What type of engine, L is Inline, RE is Rotary, V is V block.
Aspiration: Whether the car has a Turbo or is Naturally Aspirated(NA)
Displacement: The Engine's displacement.
Max Power: The Peak Power of the engine.
Max Torque: The Peak Torque of the engine
Mass: How much the car weighs
Length: The length of the car
Width: The width of the car.
Height: The height of the car.
Cost: How much in-game credits the car is.
Normal Cars:
Mazda RX-7 Type RS / RD3S
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: RE
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1308cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6500rpm
Max Torque: 231.5lb-ft / 5000rpm
Mass: 2821 lbs
Length: 168 in
Width: 69 in
Height: 48 in
Cost: 4,680,000 Credits
Mazda RX-8 Type S / SE3P
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: RE
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 1308cc
Max Power: 250 PS / 8500rpm
Max Torque: 159.1lb-ft / 5500rpm
Mass: 2888 lb
Length: 174 in
Width: 68 in
Height: 52 in
Cost: 1,500,000 Credits
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR / CT9A
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: L4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1997cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6500rpm
Max Torque: 295.1lb-ft / 3000rpm
Mass: 3108 lb
Length: 176 in
Width: 69 in
Height: 57 in
Cost: 4,800,000 Credits
Nissan 180SX Type- X / RPS13
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1998
Max Power: 205 PS / 6000rpm
Max Torque: 202.5lb-ft / 4000rpm
Mass: 2689 lb
Length: 177 in
Width: 66 in
Height: 50 in
Cost: 1,360,000 Credits
Nissan Cima 450VIP / GNF50
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: V8
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 4494cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6000rpm
Max Torque: 332.7lb-ft / 3600rpm
Mass: 4012 lb
Length: 196 in
Width: 72 in
Height: 59 in
Cost: 2,450,000 Credits
Nissan Fairlady Z Version ST / Z33
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: V6
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 3498cc
Max Power: 294 PS / 6400rpm
Max Torque: 258.2lb-ft / 4800rpm
Mass: 3284 lb
Length: 169 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 51 in
Cost: 1,980,000 Credits
Nissan Fairlady Z Version R Twin-Turbo 2by2 T-Bar Roof / GCZ32
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: V6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2960cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6400rpm
Max Torque: 286.4lb-ft / 3600rpm
Mass: 3439 lb
Length: 177 in
Width: 70 in
Height: 49 in
Cost: 3,560,000 Credits
Nissan Silvia Spec-R / S15
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1998cc
Max Power: 250 PS / 6400rpm
Max Torque: 202.5lb-ft / 4800rpm
Mass: 2733 lb
Length: 174 in
Width: 66 in
Height: 50 in
Cost: 1,580,000 Credits
Nissan Skyline Coupe 350GT Premium / CPV35
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: V6
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 3498cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6200rpm
Max Torque: 267,6lb-ft / 4800rpm
Mass: 3395 lb
Length: 182 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 54 in
Cost: 2,000,000 Credits
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec / BNR34
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2568cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6800rpm
Max Torque: 289.3lb-ft / 4400rpm
Mass: 3439 lb
Length: 181 in
Width: 70 in
Height: 53 in
Cost: 5,120,000 Credits
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec / BNR32
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2568cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6800rpm
Max Torque: 260.4lb-ft / 4400rpm
Mass: 3306 lb
Length: 178 in
Width: 69 in
Height: 53 in
Cost: 4,240,000 Credits
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C / GDB
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: F4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1994cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6400rpm
Max Torque: 311.0lb-ft / 4400rpm
Mass: 3064 lb
Length: 175 in
Width: 68 in
Height: 56 in
Cost: 4,800,000 Credits
Subaru Impreza WRX Type R STI Version / GC8
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: F4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1994cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6500rpm
Max Torque: 260.4lb-ft / 4000rpm
Mass: 2777 lb
Length: 171 in
Width: 66 in
Height: 55 in
Cost: 4,150,000 Credits
Toyota Aristo V300 / JZS161
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2997cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 5600rpm
Max Torque: 332.7lb-ft / 3600rpm
Mass: 3703 lb
Length: 189 in
Width: 70 in
Height: 56 in
Cost: 2,250,000 Credits
Toyota Celsior C-Spec F Package / UCF31
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: V8
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 4292cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 5600rpm
Max Torque: 316.8lb-ft / 3400rpm
Mass: 4122 lb
Length: 197 in
Width: 72 in
Height: 57 in
Cost: 4,020,000 Credits
Toyota Crown Athlete G Package / GRS184
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: V8
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 3456cc
Max Power: 315 PS / 6400rpm
Max Torque: 277.7lb-ft / 4800rpm
Mass: 3615 lb
Length: 190 in
Width: 70 in
Height: 57 in
Cost: 2,000,000 Credits
Toyota Supra RZ / JZA80
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2997cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 5600rpm
Max Torque: 332.7lb-ft / 3600rpm
Mass: 3328 lb
Length: 177 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 50 in
Cost: 5,050,000 Credits
Toyota Supra 2.5GT Twin Turbo R / JZA70
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2491cc
Max Power: 280 PS / 6200rpm
Max Torque: 267.6lb-ft / 4800rpm
Mass: 3373 lb
Length: 181 in
Width: 68 in
Height: 51 in
Cost: 1,940,000 Credits
Custom Cars
Skull Bullet / Concept-X
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: L4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2197cc
Max Power: 462 PS / 6500rpm
Max Torque: 448.4lb-ft / 3000rpm
Mass: 2597 lb
Length: 178 in
Width: 72 in
Height: 57 in
Cost: 14,000,000 Credits
Snake Eyes / A80CuSE
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2697cc
Max Power: 567 PS / 5600rpm
Max Torque: 674.3lb-ft / 3600rpm
Mass: 2996 lb
Length: 177 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 50 in
Cost: 14,000,000 Credits
Emperor / GDBCuEM
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: F4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2193cc
Max Power: 812 PS / 8400rpm
Max Torque: 536.6lb-ft / 7600rpm
Mass: 4596 lb
Length: 175 in
Width: 68 in
Height: 56 in
Cost: 17,500,000 Credits
Crimson Devil / GDBCuCD
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: F4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1994cc
Max Power: 576 PS / 6400rpm
Max Torque: 636.8lb-ft / 4400rpm
Mass: 2757 lb
Length: 175 in
Width: 68 in
Height: 56 in
Cost: 16,800,000 Credits
White Charisma / FD3SCuWC
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: RE
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1308cc
Max Power: 612 PS / 8400rpm
Max Torque: 377.6lb-ft / 8400rpm
Mass: 2568 lb
Length: 176 in
Width: 86 in
Height: 48 in
Cost: 14,8000,000 Credits
Melancholy Angel / SE3PCuMA
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: RE
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 4830cc
Max Power: 603 PS / 8400rpm
Max Torque: 385.5lb-ft / 5600rpm
Mass: 2598 lb
Length: 172 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 52 in
Cost: 11,500,000 Credits
The Rook / A80CuRO
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 3057cc
Max Power: 532 PS / 5600rpm
Max Torque: 632.6lb-ft / 3600rpm
Mass: 3029 lb
Length: 174 in
Width: 69 in
Height: 50 in
Cost: 15,800,000 Credits
The Bishop / A80CuBI
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2997cc
Max Power: 549 PS / 7200rpm
Max Torque: 410.6lb-ft / 6400rpm
Mass: 3062 lb
Length: 177 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 50 in
Cost: 15,800,000 Credits
The Knight / A80CuKN
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2997cc
Max Power: 580 PS / 7200rpm
Max Torque: 433.5lb-ft / 6400rpm
Mass: 3095 lb
Length: 177 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 50 in
Cost: 15,800,000 Credits
Blood Hound / J161CuBH
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L6
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 2997cc
Max Power: 436 PS / 7600rpm
Max Torque: 303.8lb-ft / 6800rpm
Mass: 3333 lb
Length: 189 in
Width: 70 in
Height: 50 in
Cost: 5,700,000 Credits
Midnight Cinderella / SE3PCuMC
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: RE
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1308cc
Max Power: 398 PS / 8400rpm
Max Torque: 254.6lb-ft / 5600rpm
Mass: 2627 lb
Length: 175 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 52 in
Cost: 6,500,000 Credits
Silvery Nobleman / FD3SCuSN
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: RE
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1308cc
Max Power: 404 PS / 7600rpm
Max Torque: 280.9lb-ft / 7200rpm
Mass: 2539 lb
Length: 170 in
Width: 73 in
Height: 48 in
Cost: 6,800,000 Credits
Rolling Guy No.1 / 86TCuGU
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1587cc
Max Power: 261 PS / 6600rpm
Max Torque: 217.0lb-ft / 5200rpm
Mass: 2010 lb
Length: 165 in
Width: 63 in
Height: 52 in
Cost: 1,000,000 Credits
Rolling Gal No.1 / 86LCuGA
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1587cc
Max Power: 358 PS / 6600rpm
Max Torque: 303.8lb-ft / 5200rpm
Mass: 1946 lb
Length: 165 in
Width: 63 in
Height: 52in
Cost: 2,000,000 Credits
White Fairy / ECCuWF
Drive Type: FF
Engine Type: V6
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 3808cc
Max Power: 329 PS / 5750rpm
Max Torque: 325.5lb-ft / 4500rpm
Mass: 3157 lb
Length: 179 in
Width: 72 in
Height: 53 in
Cost: 9,000,000 Credits
Naniwa's Warship / CT9ACuWS
Drive Type: 4WD
Engine Type: L4
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1997cc
Max Power: 469 PS / 6500rpm
Max Torque: 520.8lb-ft / 300rpm
Mass: 2797 lb
Length: 177 in
Width: 74 in
Height: 57 in
Cost: 9,200,000 Credits
Death Driver / SE3PCuDD
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: RE
Aspiration: Turbo
Displacement: 1308cc
Max Power: 446 PS / 8500rpm
Max Torque: 282.1lb-ft / 5500rpm
Mass: 2685 lb
Length: 177 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 52 in
Cost: 8,200,000 Credits
Matterhorn / Z33CuMH
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: V6
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 3498cc
Max Power: 370 PS / 6400rpm
Max Torque: 325.5lb-ft / 4800rpm
Mass: 2956 lb
Length: 169 in
Width: 71 in
Height: 51 in
Cost: 11,000,000 Credits
Rolling Master / 86LCuRM
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: L4
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 2853cc
Max Power: 299 PS / 6600rpm
Max Torque: 253.2lb-ft / 5200rpm
Mass: 1882 lb
Length: 165 in
Width: 63 in
Height: 52 in
Cost: 2,000,000 Credits
Stalking Hammer / UCF31CuSH
Drive Type: FR
Engine Type: V8
Aspiration: NA
Displacement: 4292cc
Max Power: 437 PS / 5600rpm
Max Torque: 491.8lb-ft / 3400rpm
Mass: 3710 lb
Length: 197 in
Width: 72 in
Height: 57 in
Cost: 8,800,000 Credits
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5. Rival List
The list is in order of Night, Midnight, Daybreak, then followed by team name
then which part of the highway they run on.
Note: This list is a work in progress and will be updated frequently.
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Night
Rolling Guy: A team comprised of AE86 drivers that originally raced the
mountain roads. They are an old and well known team in the C1. The current
leader took over when the first leader, his older brother, left the team.
They fiercely compete with the love for their car and perfectly honed skills.
They are a sharp contrast the power centered tuning that is more popular in the
shutoko.
Rolling Guy Number 1
Name: Akira Kobayakawa
Job: Convenience Store Manager
Car: Rolling Guy No.1
86TCuGU
Profile: He bought an AE86 in honor of his big brother and then inherited the
team leadership from him. His knoledge of tuning has earned him the trust of
the of the other members. His machine's tuning isvirtually perfect. Designed
as it is for city driving, it can defeat more powerful rivals. His bold lane
lane changin combined with the vehicle's fine handling can make fools of his
foes.
Rumor: -
Rolling Guy Number 2
Name: Haruhiko Miyake
Job: Courier Business
Car: Corolla Levin
AE86L
3door GT Apex
Profile: Recruited by the former leader of the Rolling Dudes, he got a job
wit a freight company just so he could be behind the wheel even at work. His
macho personality makes him popular with guy fans, but most ladies seem to find
this a turn off. He drives a light weight vehicle with strong susspension and
is even better at cornering than the leader himself.
Rumor: -
Rolling Guy Number 3
Name: Hiroshi Takayanagi
Job: Researcher
Car: Corolla Levin
AE86L
3door GT Apex
Profile: After studying cutting-edge physics in graduate school, he focused on
driving theory to impress girls. He first got behind the wheel to apply what
he had studied. He lacked driving skill in the beginning, but has learned a
great deal from others. Unfortunately, he puts a little too much faith in his
own unproven theories, keeping him frim being as good as he could be.
Rumor: -
Rolling Guy Number 4
Name: Takashi Yoshimura
Job: Actor
Car: Corolla Levin
AE86L
3door GT Apex
Profile: He joined at the same time as Rolling Guy No.3, but wasn't as
popular. A recent graduate of acting school, his driving has changed to due his
exposure. Rolling Dude No. 4 spends his acting salary to tune his vehicle, but
he focuses on appearance over performance, so it is not all the good.
Nevertheless, he wins a good deal of races due to his good luck.
Rumor: -
Rolling Guy Number 5
Name: Mamoru Mitsuike
Job: Illustrator
Car: Corolla Levin
AE86L
3door GT Apex
Profile: Rolling Dude No. 5 is a portrait artist who makes his living drawing
people on the streets or at department stores. He was recruited by the team
leader who also shares a love for the AE86. Despite constant pressure from his
wife to drop racing and focus on his art, he continues to pursue his dream. The
only change to his car is the exhaust manifold given to him by the leader.
Rumor: -
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Changing Stage: A team comprised of editors and writers of the car magazine
"Changing Stage". Their vehicles tend to be tuned for general use because the
members race outside the shutoko as well. The team members have flashy driving
style and fancy exterior to appear photogenic for their magazine.
Fantastic Phoenix
Name: Yukihide Asakawa
Job: Editor
Car: Silvia
S15
spec-R
Profile: Yukihide has been into cars since his school days. He's only driven
a Sylvia for the past 10 years and knows everything there is to know about the
machine. He has a wide range of driving abilities and is not limited to the
Metro. The Illusory Phoenix is known for waiting to catch up in the second
half, but Yukihide's temper can kill his chances if he loses it.
Rumor: -
Rising Bear
Name: Naoya Tamura
Job: Writer
Car: Silvia
S15
spec-R
Profile: A writer with a wide range of interests including food and movies as
well as cars. He got his car from his senior classmate and spent months fixing
it. By reinforcing it with various used parts, he has created a machine that
exceeds the original. This car has a reputation for its tight handling around
corners. Don't count this one out, no matter how far ahead its competition may
seem.
Rumor: -
Flash Blood
Name: Akira Okuyama
Job: Photographer
Car: Silvia
S15
spec-R
Profile: A car fan since his school days, Akira watched other mechanics and
was able to learn to turn a cheap car into a racing machine. Akira wil not be
satisfied until he has fully studied the Metro and knows everything about
himself and the competition. He hasn't quite developed his own style yet, but
his competitiveness is second to none.
Rumor: -
Pink Lily
Name: Kazunari Yuri
Job: Printing Company Worker
Car: Silvia
S15
spec-R
Profile: After a tragic loss to Snake Eyes, Kazunari's team broke up. But he
kept driving. He now lives together with his young wife and their 3 year old
daughter. Formerly known for his aggressive driving, he now races with a more
defensive strategy. He blocks the enemy until they get frustrated and give up.
It seems like the birth of his daughter has softened him up a bit.
Rumor: -
Sweet Monster
Name: Suguru Momoi
Job: Editior
Car: Silvia
S15
spec-R
Profile: Though new among the editorial staff, his chief editor, Fantastic
Phoenix pulls no punches with him. Suguru's goal is to become a chief editor
and his dedication matches his sensible driving style. But he rarely takes
risks that could earn him a better record. He plans to do more in the future,
but for now he has swapped his car's muffler and put in better brake pads.
Rumor: -
Digitial Killer
Name: Hiromichi Tono
Job: Deputy Editor
Car: Silvia
S15
spec-R
Profile: Niromichi is a skilled driver, but he is totally hopeless when it
comes to computers. He has a PC, but it too proud to ask others for help, so
it simply sits on his desk gathering dust. He has his own style of tuning his
machine, and consequently runs into constant trouble with it. He used to be
much faster but now even the newer members are passing him by and turning on
the pressure.
Rumor: -
Perfect Beginner
Name: Seiichiro Okui
Job: Writer
Car: Silvia
S15
spec-R
Profile: Seiichiro started to write articles at Rising Bear's suggestion. He
knows a lot about cars and is as fast with words as well. However, his shyness
makes him chicken out at corners, giving his rivals an edge. He had a well
tuned vehicle outfitted with high quality parts, but wound up passing it on to
a friend. Now he is left with a car that has less than impressive performance.
Rumor: -
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Speed Planet: An University Automotive Club. The members are students in a
near by private university. They have defeated rival from other colleges but
due to their young age still lack experience and stability in their
performance. They fund their tuning with their part time jobs so their
vehicles are highly tuned.
Jet Shaver
Name: Masao Kamiya
Job: Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: Masao is the highly opinionated president of his school's auto club.
There used to be over 30 members, but his forcefulness wound up driving away
most of them. Now, there are only 7. Masao tends to try whatever comes to
mind, so he often goes in the wrong direction. Nevertheless, his incredible
cornering ability has made him a legend amon university auto clubs across the
nation.
Rumor: -
Ferocious Asteroth
Name: Ryuichi Maezono
Job: Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: After joining his university auto club, Ryuichi's dreams were quickly
dashed by the selfish club president and timid vice-president. But he still
couldn't bring himself to quit because of his love for cars. The car he drives
is a hand-me-down the he has grudgingly re-tuned it into a decent machine.
People think he's a bit rough because of his tendency to get into fights.
Rumor: -
Drifting Striker
Name: Takeshi Sonekawa
Job: Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: His first love was soccer club, but he was recruited by the auto club
and soon became vice-president responsible for the management and other desk
work. This left little time for him to drive or work on his car. Still, his
reflexes make him a good driver and he excels at following and waiting for the
chance to strike. His cornering can be scary due to his car's weak suspension.
Rumor: -
Shikki The Whiz Kid
Name: Yuko Shikishima
Job: Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: Yuko was born and raised in Nagoya, but moved to Tokyo for college.
Even though it took 3 years to get anywhere, she never lost sight of her goal
to be successful on the Metro. She believes that Jet Shaver needs to stop
clinging to the leader position and retire for the sake of the team. She is
obviously strong minded and this is evident in her driving. Maneuverability is
her forte.
Rumor: -
Tragic Red Point
Name: Kanji Yoshimura
Job: Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: Kanji has earned the nickname The F King from his inability to get
more than a 50% rank in any class. He is desperate since his parents have
threatened to kick him out if he doesn't graduate in 4 years. His machine has
excellent cornering performance but he lacks the technique to take advantage
of it. Instead, he tends to cut corners disastrously close.
Rumor: -
Slow Starter
Name: Tomoyoshi Okazaki
Job: Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: Tomoyoshi didn't join the auto club until he was a junior. He hardly
liked cars, but did it to gain the attention of a girl he liked. He worked
hard and practiced so that the other members were impressed. He even learned
how to tune his machine and is now a qualified mechanic. But he's the only one
who doesn't that the girl he's after already has a boyfriend.
Rumor: -
Eternal Student
Name: Ryohei Motoike
Job: Bank Clerk
Car: RX-8
SE3P
Type S
Profile: Ryohei enrolld in the university at the same time as Jet Shaver, but
has already graduated. He still comes to the club almost every day and has
good financial resources because of his job. He outfits his car in the latest
parts, but doesn't have the skill to really make use of them. His pride also
causes friction with the current members. Rumors say he has a crush on Genius
Shikki.
Rumor: -
Wild Clapper
Name: Hajime Shiroi
Job: Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: This extremely motivated sophomore used to compete for the first slot
on the team but has fecently fallen into a slump. He got interested in cars by
driving radio controlled ones as a kid. His machine is well tuned and his
technique isn't bad, but he just doesn't seem able to win. How can do so well
in the time trials, but so poorly in actual races is a mystery.
Rumor: -
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M.O.E.: A team made of three racing video game fans out to make a name for
themselves. Decided to form their team while discussing cars in a maid café.
They train mainly through simulations, which results in trouble gaps between
virtual metro courses and real ones. Their team name was taken from its
members initials.
Gothic Path
Name: Kiichi Misawa
Job: System Engineer
Car: Skyline GT-R
BNR34
V-SPEC II
Profile: Kiichi startd out as a game geek so obsessed with games that he would
forget to eat and sleep. Trained as a system engineer, he heard that a sexy
car can make you popular with women, so he rushed into buying a BNR34. He
organized a team and met Heretic Canopus at a match. He's head over heels for
her, but she yet to acknowledge him.
Rumor: -
Black Zero Fighter
Name: Rei Ohtaki
Job: Game Tester
Car: RX-7
FD3S
TYPE RS
Profile: Great at shooting and action games, he has even earned the nickname
The Shooting King of Akihabara. He drives the Metro in his special FD with his
game-honed vision and reflexes. He bought the FD for no reason other than
because it's cool. But he uses its maneuverability to weave through traffic.
Now, if only he could somehow stop being late...
Rumor: -
Professor Logic
Name: Motomichi Emori
Job: Care Manager
Car: Supra
JZA80
RZ
Profile: An intellectual who likes solving puzzles, he has participated in the
M.O.E that his classmates started. In gathering info for the team, he has
learned quite a lot that his rivals want to know. One tidbit of info he's
learned is that Heretic Canopus, who Gothic Path has a crush on, is really a
man. To tel or not to tell...
Rumor: -
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R. Gangs: A team of AE86 drivers much like Rolling Guy, although the two teams
do not seem to interact. They use their size to an advantage and do well in
the corners but have difficulty keeping up in the straight aways.
They are an old team that knows the Shutoko very well. The team tunes their
cars very well and never has problems with them.
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Racing Storm: A team that has grown large through repeated mergers and
takeovers. Thanks to this their member relations are weak. Divided into two
groups, one of which follows Red Sunfire and is into serious racing, the other
follows Tactical Oasis for fan driving. These groups are constant at end with
each other. Although their cars and skill are all over the place, their
passion for races is strong.
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Cupid Arrows: A team composed solely of women. They are both skilled and
serious about driving, which is why other teams acknowledge their superiority.
While they didn't have many mechanically inclined members starting out, they
now possess knowledge far above that of average street racers. They started
out by not wanting to lose to men, but have now softened and race for fun.
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SS Limited: 4 door sedan team that has close with the Max Racing. The team
shows an ability to pull the full potential of their car and race side by side
with sports cars. The team has a long history and performs very stably.
The team members are growing older and need to members but they are having
difficulty recruiting new members.
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Tri Edge: A CT9A team in the same vain as Top Level. Due to their lack of
professional and Rally drivers they do not perform as well. Their cars are
tuned for maneuverability specifically for the Kanjosen. They clash with The
Pleiades over their preference in their cars. There are rumors that the team
was formed by admirers of Top Level.
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The Pleiades: A team of Imprezza Drivers. Most of the members come from
off-roading background. They enjoy living on the wild side and dislike the
smug and proper "Another Star". They truly believe that the Imprezza is the
fastest car on the shutoko. The members train day and night in order to prove
this to everyone else.
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Another Star: A team of Subaru drivers: Many of the members have driven in
rallies and have impeccable skills. They view Top Level, who drive Mitsubishis
, as their rivals. They have suffered from insufficient number of members in
the past managed to stay together to work on their skill and speed. The
Survival of the team owes greatly to the charismatic leader Blue Speed.
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Top Level: A team composed of former rally drivers and Mitsubishi cars, and
rivals with the Subaru team Another Star. Their motto is Clean Driving and
they prohibit any extreme driving that doesn't consider other cars. Possesses
many female members and a bright atmosphere, but they are looked down on by
other devoted teams for being too light.
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Boss:
Bloodhound
Name: Shiro Sasaki
Job: Drink Manufacturer
Car: Bloodhound J161CuBH
Profile: One of the former 13 Knights. Thanks to Snake Eyes, they all quit
one by one, and now he's the only one left. He's got a mature technique and
an ageless aggressive style that many racers long for. He's really good at
rattling his opponents when he's behind the waiting for them to make mistakes.
When he's ahead, he increases his lead little by little with his miraculous
cornering.
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Silent Cassiopeia
Name: Iei Sai
Job: Hotel Manager
Car: Fairlady Z Z33 Version ST
Profile: A Hong Kong hotel magnate who learn the trade from his father.
A hidden passion for driving beneath a cold exterior. He utilizes his
business skills of information gathering and analysis when battling. He knows
Skull Bullet through business, and they also race together. His nickname is a
female Greek god, which makes people think he's a woman, but it's really from
his hotels' name.
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Midnight:
Fresh Market: A team started by men who driver the fresh fish from the port
to the fish markets. Being truck drivers they tend to tune their vehicles to
minimize roll. The team puts a great amount of importance on driving
courteously. Currently their biggest problem is that fishy smell that gets on
their clothes transferring over to their car seats.
Big Steer
Name: Tadaharu Doi
Job: Courier-Delivery Service
Car: Skyline Coupe
CPV35
350GT PREMIUM
Profile: Tadaharu is a professional driver in the courier business. He's been
carring fish for over 17 years in an exclusive contract with the fisherman,
Lucky Flag. He has recently hired a pupil and purchased a G35 for leisure
purposes. The car has a sturdy suspension and can hug turns tightly, gibing it
a good winning percentage. Used to driving trucks, he oufitted his G35 with a
truck steering wheel.
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Golden Rookie
Name: Ryota Mabuchi
Job: Assistant Driver
Car: RX-7
RD3S
Type RS
Profile: Ryota joined the courier business as an assiant driver and became
Big Steer's pupil. He drives an FD normally, so his technique is better than
the team leader's, but he lacks endurance for long drives. His lack of focus
also causes him to get into many minor accidents. He recently began to work at
a gym to improve his energy and hopes to improve his concentration over time.
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Lucky Flag
Name: Noritsugu Fukatsu
Job: Fisherman
Car: CIMA
GNF50
450VIP
Profile: Lucky Flag is indebted to Big Steer, his childhood friend, for
delivering for him when no one else would. His sense of balance, trained from
years at sea, allows his soft suspension to ride the Metro in style. But
though the way it sticks to the road when it corners is amazing, it has a 40%
loss in the power of its suspension due ot the rigid weight of this beloved
machine.
Sumo Wrestler from Sagami
Name: Toyokazu Sekiguchi
Job: Chanko Restaurant Manager
Car: CROWN
GRS184
ATHLETE G PACKAGE
Profile: Toyokazu joined a professional sumo team with high hopes, but was
injured and forced to retire early. He then opened a restaurant instead, where
he crossed paths with Big Steer who invited him to join the team. He ended up
closing his restuarant in favor of the Metro. While he has a long way to go,
one thing he has behind him is in indomitable spirit and patience.
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Cat X Cat: Black cat, who raced alone for years, recruited a community college
student to form a team. Although the team is new the teammates show excellent
chemistry while racing together. Their vehicles are not high powered but tuned
for maneuverability. They are not known for the perseverance and tend to quit
the race as soon as their loss is confirmed.
Black Cat
Name: Mamiko Takaya
Job: Club Hostess
Car: RX-8
SE3P
Type S
Profile: Black Cat made her first run on the Metro when she was 19. Since then,
she has become and idol to other drivers. She has a flashy, outspoken
personality and has been driving together with White Cat since crossing paths
with her at a club 6 months ago. Her car performs better than it ooks thanks to
an improved clutch and better torque. Watch out for this one's crisp steering.
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White Cat
Name: Arisa Nojima
Job: Junior College Student
Car: RX-8
SE3P
Type S
Profile: White Cat attends a preppy women's university in Tokyo. Her True
passions are clubbing and racing. She began driving with Black Cat after she
rescued her from a fight at a club. While she knows little about cars, she is
learning from her guy friends. She atrracted attention on C1 despite her lack
of experience. She must have a talent for driving.
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Phase X: A team composed solely of teenagers with a go-for-it atmosphere.
Their leader, Wild Bird, assembled the team from the middle school classmates
and acquaintances. Thanks to this, the team enjoys strong bonds despite a
short history. On the other hand, their funds and experience are abysmal.
Now driving as much as possible to make up the loss.
Wild Bird
Name: Katsuhisa Hamaike
Job: Freelancer
Car: Silvia
S15
spec-R
Profile:Once a bully, he completely turned around after reading a book his
teacher recommended. He has chosen to live his life according to the motto of
Master One Thing! He purchased a car from a used car shop owned by his friend's
father and learned how to tune by reading books. His true skill is being able
to tune his machine to get maximum efficiency out of cheap parts.
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Flying Octopus
Name: Seiji Nunokawa
Job: College Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: Flying Octopus and Wild Bird have been friends childhood and have a
mutual respect. Flying Octopus is modest despite his intelligence and family
weatlth. He isn't really that interested in cars, but feels that he has to
finish what he started. His car is pretty much standard,but he's made some
improvements to its specs. His driving skill is excellent and he never
hesitates.
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Melancholy Jupiter
Name: Shin Meguro
Job: Freelancer
Car: SILVIA
S15
spec-R
Profile: A co-worker and friend of Wild Bird, Melancholy Jupiter is gentle with
a deep inner strength. He gives advice and tune ups when asked. His family owns
a car repair shop, so he has a lot of experience. He has only made minor
adjustments to the engine and suspension, but the machine is very fast.
However, his weak finishes keep him from winning most of his races.
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Stray Dog
Name: Etsuya Nakahara
Job: Freelancer
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: Anothre of Wild Bird's teammates, Stray Dog is like the team mascot.
He is charming and liked by everyone. On the other hand, he is very sensitive
and often gets hurt in no-win situations. The previous owner outfitted his car
with used parts that make it harder to drive. Still, he has crazy driving
skills and loves to scare his competition with is total disregard for others on
the road.
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Tangerine Red
Name: Takeshi Suzaki
Job: DJ
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: Tangerine Red is a famous club D.J. in the Shibuya area. He went to
New York on his own after Junior High and developed his own driving technique
by hanging around with street racers. He lost to a Japanese racer overseas and
is now seeking revenge. His car has a great sound system that attracts alot of
attention and he refuses to sacrifice performance for power.
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Angry Mars
Name: Mamoru Meguro
Job: College Student
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: Angry Mars is Melancholy Jupiter's brother. Wilder and more trouble
prone than his sibling, if not for his brother's help, he would have been
kicked out long ago. He may be better than his brother when it comes to tuning,
but some say his driving ability isn't as good. However, he is practicing in
private and may soon surpass his brother in driving as well. Cornering is his
forte.
Rumor:-
Super Sideburns
Name: Tatsuji Minamikawa
Job: Dancer
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: A classmate of Angry Mars known for his wicked sideburns, he dreams of
being on Broadway. He calls his driving style, "Screw Driving Method," and has
reduced the weight of his car to achieve quick steering and immediate response.
Like Angry Mars, he has great cornering ability, but his engine is getting weak
and doesn't give enough when it's need most.
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Max Racing: A team composed solely of 4 door sedans. Shares a strong intimacy
with its SS Limited affiliate. Races around the metro with large-body
high-power tuned cars. Has been around a long time, but member relations have
become shaky since beginning. In particular, High Speeds Blue Thunder, White
Blade, and Blood Rain call themselves The 3 Musketeers and don't get along with
the others.
Golden Beast
Name: Masaki Koizumi
Job: Rental Video Store Worker
Car: CELSIOR
UCF31
C specification F package interior selection
Profile: Golden Beast was overshadowed by the former team leader until he was
suddenly appointed to replace him. He only wants to gain the respect of his
peers, but he feels that he is falling short. Since his first car, a Celsior
given to him by his family, he has exclusively driven VIP cars. You'd never
guess how he drives from his personality.
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Bloody Rose
Name: Omohiko Ashura
Job: Anime DVD Specialty Store
Car: CIMA
GNF50
450VIP
Profile: After losing his position as leader to Golden Beast, he took the
opportunity to start from scratch and even changed his machine. He also changed
hsi store to an Anime DVD specialty shop and has had much success. Normally a
gentle person, behind the wheel he transforms into a pushy and overbearing
beast and will do anything to keep his line.
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Crazy Hooligan
Name: Daisuke Iiyama
Job: Hardware Store Manager
Car: ARISTO
JZS161
V300
Profile: Craz Hooligan joined the team at the same time as Golden Beast and
doesn't get well with the curent leader. He dramatically reduced the weight and
increased the engine of his huge sedan so that it now has awesome acceleration
that is threatens to blow the engine. This driver has great cornering ability
and takes advantage of his opponents when they flinch.
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Blue Shadow
Name: Takaki Wada
Job: Worker At A Food Company
Car: ARISTO
JZS161
V300
Profile: Blue Shadow is the brother of Highway Bomber. He has been driving for
a while and thought the Knight was after him for his repuation, but they were
only looking into his wife's love affair. He has great power drifting skill,
but doesn't use his car's full potential. He often cracks at the pressure from
intense wheel spin on corners.
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Black Panther of Death
Name: Masaki Tanaka
Job: Works For A Toy Manufacturer
Car: CELSIOR
UCF31
C specificaion F package interior selection
Profile: Masaki totaled his favorite car in a bad accident. It took him 3 years
to tune up his new car while struggling to pay off the loan. He's been learning
the new machine's limitsby trial and error and has finally tuned it for speed.
It is now fast on straightaways and downhill, but painfully slow on corners.
Still, he insists that sports cars should be made for one thing only: speed.
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High-speed Blue Thunder
Name: Masanori Takaoka
Job: Venture Capital Firm President
Car: CIMA
GNF50
450VIP
Profile: Blue Thunder calls himself one of The 3 Musketeers of the Highway.
He started his own business and it has finally started to take off.
Unfortunatly, this means that he doesn't have as much time to drive lately. On
the other hand, he now has the means to improve his machine. Finally he can
improve its suspension. He is well mannered and has many friends, however some
take advantage of his good nature.
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High-speed White Blade
Name: Ryuta Kan-no
Job: Works For A Parts Maker
Car: CROWN
GRS184
ATHLETE G Package
Profile: Another of The 3 Musketeers of the Highway, White Blae immersed
himself in the driving world as soon as he got his license. He works as a full
time demo car test driver and was attracted to 4-door sedans after watching
Blood Rain. His strength is his knowledge of parts and cars, but his love for
his machines prevents him from taking needed risks.
Rumor:-
High-speed Blood Rain
Name: Akihiro Miyashita
Job: Company Executive
Car: CIMA
GNF50
450VIP
Profile: The man who got White Blade interested in 4-door sedans, he joined the
team and became one of The 3 Musketeers of the Highway. Once the boss of a gang
in his home town, he takes good care of people but can be hot-blooded and out
of control. He loves his car and takes great care of it, but has completely
sacrificed cornering performance in favor of sheer power.
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Strong Formation: A team that consists of players of a corporate American
Football team. The numerous members are physically strong and love cars.
To prevent injuries that could effect their games, the all wear protective
gear. They are particularly good in battles were they go up against one
opponent.
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Road Concerto: A team formed by classical musicians. They all have graceful
technique that even their opponents have to admire. The member are rather
standoffish and do not involve themselves in each other's business.
On the other hand each members are very loyal to each other and will challenge
anyone who beats their teammate.
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Second Chance: A team of men who have endured hardships in life. Each of
the members seek to win battles against the odds to regain confidence in
themselves. Every member takes racing seriously and values each and every
race. The team members have a strong bond with each other and tune the cars
themselves. Their driving is stable but nothing amazing.
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M.E.: The official team of the tuning shop "Akihara Speed Factory". Every
machine is tuned perfectly thanks to the professional efforts of its members;
however, they are lacking in drivers and falling behind in their ranking.
Their leader is their prized tuner and president, New Kanjo Line Mogul.
The former head of his college car club, he made his new team after losing to
Speed Planet.
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Rings: A Long-running team currently on their 6th leader. They have a law
that states new members must beat all current ones in battle before joining,
in order to keep up appearances. Stand play during battles is also prohibited.
Recently their stoic nature has begun to change. Determined not to rely on
their cars' performance, they constantly think about technique and balance.
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2Limit: A serious team from Yokohama. A doctor at a large hospital leads the
team and the other members are also in the medical field. They strive for
speed but also decorate their cars well. The team members have excellent
concentration and work well together. They frequently give health advice
to the often unhealthy Shutoko racers.
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Secret Code: A team of spies from various countries. All of them have a great
deal of experience and can not be intimidated. Their vehicles contain various
equipment for gathering information. The members come from different countries
and background but get along very well. They try to be clandestine but can
not help but be noticed with their high level of skills.
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Be Legend: A team composed of famous, skilled street racers. However, they
are all past their peak and many of them once left racing for all kinds of
reasons. Their team was formed by Supersonic Napoleon out of people with
varying problems. They call their team the street racer rebirth factory and
encourage each other to overcome their age handicap. Soon rose to the top
thanks to their old skill.
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Boss:
Midnight Cinderella
Name: Mitsue Hayashibara
Job: Translator
Car: Midnight Cinderella / SE3PcuMC
Profile: She has a long racing career on the metro. Even veteran driver are
pressured by her well honed skills and perfectly tuned machine. She knows
racers in America from studying abroad. She's the most charismatic of all the
women drivers, and people ask her lots of questions. She's got a refreshing
personality, and says what comes to mind in a way that doesn't make her a very
unique woman.
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Azure Sniper:
Name: Washihito Kazama
Job: Casino Manager
Car: Impreza GDB WRX STI Spec C
Profile: A former rally driver, he's got good judgment and technique. He's
customized a rally car and tuned it to run on the Metro. He has the nickname
sniper because of his one shot knock out that makes his opponents very nervous.
He works out each day to build his endurance. Women are attracted by his good
looks but he says he's not interested in the their volatile moods.
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Daybreak
Desire: A goth type team that unleashes flashy colors on the Metro. They seem
hard to talk to, perhaps because of their highly conspicuous outfits., as they
have little contact with other racers. However they also have a number of
hidden fans thanks to their looks. They're not the fastest, but they possess
more technique than one would think. Thought to be a 3 girl team, but...
Betelgeuse of the Night
Name: Reira Tomokawa
Job: Fashion designer
Car: FAIRLADY Z
Z33
VERSION ST
Profile: Her racer dad got her interested in cars at an early age and as soon
as she got her liscense, she secretly started to drive her dad's car. She began
designing clothes as a hobby and caught the eye of a famous company and used
her income to buy a car. Her driving isn't smart like her dad's, but she
doesn't tune the machine enough. The only modifications she makes are to its
suspension.
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Grieving Astellion
Name: Hoami Fukuto
Job: Domestic Help
Car: SILVIA
S15
spec-R
Profile: A fan of the clothes that Betelgeuse of the Night designs, they met
online and soon became good friends. Grieving Astellion has a license, but is
shy and never thought to tune cars for battle. Now, she's become so involved
that she is the team's official mechanic. She drives to intimidate her
opponents, but has never thought to change mufflers or adjust suspension.
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Heretic Canopus
Name: Jun Morihashi
Job: Hair & Make-up
Car: 180SX
RPS13
Type-X
Profile: A cousin to Betelgeuse, Heretic Canopus joined the team when she was
asked by her uncle to watch out for her cousin. Guys often try to talk to her,
but she stares them down until they back off. She sacrifices power for other
specs and continues to figh no matter how far behind she may be. She responds
well to pressure and is better at cornering than most others on the team.
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Family Business: The grandfather, a former test driver for Nissan, created a
team fearing that his son's family was growing apart. He enlisted all the
members of his son's family to join the team to force them to interact with
each other. The grandfather acquires cars for cheap through his connections
and has them teched out by old school mechanics that worked for Nissan for
years.
Godfather
Name: Shintaro Hirohata
Job: Driving School Instructor
Car: FAIRLADY Z
S30
Profile: Godfather started "Family Business" in an effort to preserve his son's
marriage. He used to be a test driver but is now a driving instructor. At 62
years old, he drives a 30 year old S30 and what he lacks in power, he makes up
for with experiences and mental strength. He is first and foremost a loving
grandfather, but he won't hold back on the road.
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Outside Garter
Name: Kohjiro Hirohata
Job: Automobile Mechanic
Car: FAIRLADY Z
GCZ32
VersionR Twin-Turbo 2by2 T-Bar Roof
Profile: Forced to join when his brother established the team, Outside Garter
was put in charge of maintaining and tuning the team's cars all by himself. He
was never a match for Godfather and his only source of pride over his brother
was his younger, more attractive wife. Although, now they've seperated for
unknown reasons.
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Greatest Papa
Name: Shinsuke Hirohata
Job: Company Executive
Car: FAIRLADY Z
Z33
VERSION ST
Profile: Greatest Papa has led a sincere and honest life, earning him a postion
as a company executive. However, when he finally stopped and took a look at his
family, he saw that it was about tocollapse. His daughter had joined a gang and
his son was a shut-in. He decided to start Family Business with his dad,
Godfather. He drives a souped up Z33 and drives to inspire his children.
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Big Mama
Name: Misa Hirohata
Job: Homemaker
Car: FAIRLADY Z
Z33
VERSION ST
Profile: Once against the idea of starting a driving team, she was persuaded by
her father-in-law to try to save her loveless marriage and, much to her
surprise, the family is happier and she has even learning to enjoy driving.
She's been improving her machine with the money she had secretly been saving.
In fact, her car has the best specs on the team.
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Innocent Lady
Name: Misuzu Hirohata
Job: College Student
Car: FAIRLADY Z
GCZ32
VersionR Twin-Turbo 2by2 T-Bar Roof
Profile: Fed up with her father who had neglected his family, Innocent Lady
moved into a dorm at college. She now enjoys her freedom but has joined the
family team after breaking up with her boyfriend. For now, she races to
humiliate her racer ex, but one day she vows to out-race her parents and free
herself from them as well.
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Quick Kid
Name: Sasuke Hirohata
Job: Parking Staff
Car: FAIRLADY Z
GCZ32
VersionR Twin-Turbo 2by2 T-Bar Roof
Profile: Praised for his natural talent, he collapsed from the pressure placed
on him and holed up in his room. This didn't amke things any easier for an
already troubled family. His grandfather persuaded him to join the family team
and he has started to remember what it is like to be happy. He drives to become
closer to his family, and his driving skill seems to be getting better
each day.
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Cool Energy: A team made by IT millionaires with office in the most expensive
area of Tokyo. Their technique could be better but their abundant funding
allows them some success. They perform well against the midcless drivers but
get beat down by the veterans. Their yuppie attitude is unpopular among the
old school, hardcore teams. The members are not very close to each other.
Incentive Joker
Name: Souta Sako
Job: IT Firm President
Car: ARISTO
JZS161
V300
Profile: A multimillionaire who works hard for his company, Incentive Joker
lives in a multi-story condo that costs more than 1 million yen per month. Most
of his employees are in their 30's and cause him great stress. He drives to
calm his nerves. His highly tuned machine uses titanium aircraft parts and
imported brake calipers and is worth as much as a high-end sports car.
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Manhattan Dreamer
Name: Yuichi Gun
Job: Investment Firm Advisor
Car: SKYLINE COUPE
CPV35
350GT PREMIUM
Profile: Manhattan Dreamer's company has expierenced huge growth, but for him,
racing fills an emotional gap that the "good life" can't provide. Before he
knew t, he spent several million yen on his car. Still, he considers it a good
investment and never forgets to take good care of the body, brakes, and
anything else crucial to his survival.
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Jet Black Trader
Name: Teruaki Atugawa
Job: Securities Salesman
Car: CIMA
GNF50
450VIP
Profile: A success in his professional life who's marriage ended in failure, he
ran into the team leader, who was a junior of his at the university, and joined
the team. His first car was an import that cost millions, but he traded it in
for something different. Lately, he's so obessed with racing that he doesn't
get any work done. He doesn't seem to care much either.
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Margin Zero
Name: Tatsuro Sotozaki
Job: IT Firm Worker
Car: CIMA
GNF50
450VIP
Profile: Margin Zero helped found the company 5 years ago along with the
leader. After all his hard work, he's finally got a handle on management. Now
he makes a great salary and is very successful. For a while he and the leader
had been drifting apart, but even this seems to have improved. He's been
gaining experience behind the wheel and getting used to his car too.
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Avenging White Knight
Name: Shinya Aragaki
Job: Investment Firm Advisor
Car: CELSIOR
UCF31
C specification F package interior selection
Profile: Avenging White Knight has a great rivalry with Manhatten Dreamer both
at work and on the Metro. He hasn't been able to get a company of his own
running and tries to make up for this on the road. Unfortunately, neither he or
his car has the endurance and he rufuses to listen to others' advice. He often
starts off in excellent shape but has trouble going the distance.
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Twister: A team based on focusing on Mazda cars, it's members share a love for
Rotary Engines. Named for the way their cars seem to twist around consecutive
corners, but also used sarcastically should one of them spin out. The team's
history goes back a long way. While other teams from their era may have faded,
they continue to survive.
Blazing Mirage
Name: Kazuo Kasai
Job: Trading Company Employee
Car: RX-7
FD3S
TYPE RS
Profile: Blazing Mirage mastered driving and tuning when he fell in love with
the RE that he bought cheap. As he became more and more obsessed with driving,
he lost his wife and went deep in debt. He is a good driver, but doesn't have
the focus to compete in long races. Still, he is able to miraculously adapt his
cornering to nearly any situation.
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Smiles Free
Name: Yasuyuki Sakairi
Job: Hamburger Stand Manager
Car: RX-8
SE3P
Type S
Profile: This FD driver has a trademark friendly smile. He was born in the
Kansai area, but relocated to Tokyo 7 years ago for his job. He is a hard
worker with a good reputation. The FD he drives is a hand-me-down from his
brother and has a durable body and tight suspension that makes for a smooth
ride. Smiles Free is good at cornering at high speeds with precise steering.
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Sweet Blues
Name: Suzuna Kawamoto
Job: Domestic Help
Car: RX-7
FD3S
TYPE RS
Profile: Sweet Blues seems to drive by instinct, but she lacks concentration,
so her driving is erratc. She likes Blue Rider, but is tired of waiting for him
to make a move. So she told him that if he won a race, she would consider a
serious relationship with him. Her driving skill is improving, but her mind
keeps drifting back to her love troubles.
Rumor: -
Blue Rider
Name: Tadashi Mochida
Job: Works At A Software Company
Car: RX-7
FD3S
TYPE RS
Profile: Blue Rider can't stand to lose and will only when he has a clean shot
at the flag. He values fast acceleration, high mobility and hard braking. He
was insterested in Sweet Blues for a long time and finally told her how he
feels. She told him that if he wins, she'll consider a serious relationship.
However, this only fed his complex and now he's more reserved than ever.
Rumor: -
Shooting Star
Name: Daisuke Makihara
Job: Salaried Employe
Car: RX-7
FD3S
TYPE RS
Profile: Shooting Star lost his focus for a while after his hero retired, but
he got over it and has begun to drive again with an upgraded machine and
renewed vigor. Shooting Star is a drifter who works his way to the top in
rallies, but his greatest skillis in navigating turns. He tuned his engine to
near perfection and is known for his steering and acceleration.
Rumor: -
Baron Kagetsu
Name: Nagahide Kagetsu
Job: Royal
Car: RX-7
FD3S
TYPE RS
Profile: Born into a well-known wealthy family in Japan, Baron Kagetsu bought a
car on his 18th birthday. This was ment to be his ticket into the racing world,
but after borrowing an FD from a friend, he didn't want to go back. His
original car has amazing acceleration, but is difficult to tune. It is also
slow on corners and tends to fishtail on straightaways.
Rumor: -
Shutoko Showers
Name: Shiro Hosoyama
Job: Singer
Car: RX-8
SE3P
Type S
Profile: Unable to sell his CD's, Shutoko Showers has found himself in Baron
Kagetsu's care. He joined to make his patron happy and was initially worried
about losing his support. But his popularity and creativity have both improved
since then, along wih his skill. He is a hard worker, but doesn't have enough
money for tuning since he makes barely enough to survive.
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Far Away: A team of middle aged drivers. They are here to show the youngsters
what real racing is. They cover for their lack of stamina with their abundant
experience. Their cars have been finely tuned over the years and are very
complete. The team is famous for its accurate and steady racing but on
occasion they have been known to battle rough. They hate being treated like
old men.
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Danji: A team of burly men from Kyushu. All the members are large men driving
large sports cars who often frighten people with their imposing physique.
Contrary to how they might look, they are all good natured men. They aim to be
the fastest in Shutoko but secretly also want a cool Tokyo girlfriend.
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Red Pollution: A team of foreigners that driver rough and high powered sports
cars. The cars are tuned for power with out a consideration for the endurance
of the vehicle. Consequently the cars have problems frequently. The members
do not interact much with each other and mostly drive on their own. The team
only gathers once or twice a year.
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Oberon: The leader Oboro has been driving the Shutoko for five years but does
not have much of a presence. They seek to make a name for themselves in the
recent generation change of the Shutoko. Oboro challenges people from nowhere
and gets ahead before they know it. It's hard to say if that's really fair
but their battle records are quite impressive.
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Blood Tears: One of the top class teams in the shutoko. As Snakes Eyes goes
around destroying teams, they managed to get the lead with their high
performance vehicles. They have a reputation of being rough drivers that to
anything to win. For this reason they don't get along with Freedom Light.
The cars are also very fashionable with their black based paint job.
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Freedom Light: A team known for their exceptional skill and speed. They prize
fair driving and are enemies with Blood Tears. Although their team is still
new, they have battled and beaten many older skilled teams. Their tuning
level is also high and their cars are built for performance. Possesses many
highly talented members who exhibit extra-ordinary driving.
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Juicy Heaven: A female only team famous for their skill as well as their
sexiness. They stand out among the male dominated Shutoko and have a strong
following. People are quick to notice their good looks but they are quite
skilled drivers as well. The team members leave lecherous follower far behind
in their high performance vehicles.
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Aquarium: A team of singles. It was started as a light hearted singles club
but has become a serious team over time. The team has a rule of having to
leave the team once getting married. They try to meet other singles by
battling them but have a tendency of beating them down mercilessly. They go
back and forth between wanting to settle down and wanting to be the fastest
in the Shutoko.
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Boss:
Platinum Prince
Name: Toshihiko Kugyoji
Job: Company Executive
Car: Silvery Nobleman / FD3ScuSN
Profile: The scion of a wealthy big business. Snake Eyes took out his team,
so he's out solo for revenge. He lost his brother in an accident, and his wife
left him, so now racing is his only reason for living. He has a reputation for
theory-based racing and inputs lots of data gathered into his car. He's good
at cornering but better at straight speed. He's aggressive and changes lanes
freely.
Garnet Dawn
Name: Akane Sasahara
Job: Jewelry Designer
Car: Skyline GT-R V-Spec II BNR34
Profile: A jewelry designer who travels the world with her beauty and business
sense. She's raced on circuits since her teens and is as good as the
professionals. She specialized in acceleration and last second turning. She
knew Skull Bullet in New York and he joined the team because he liked her
ability. She has feelings for him, but hasn't realized it. No one's brave
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Moon Tribe: A team that consists of young men that live near Shibuya. The
members are popular with the female driver for their delicate good looks.
Their vehicles tend to emphasize looks rather than performance. Even in their
races they strive to drive beautifully rather than fast. The members have the
worse endurance and concentration due to their nocturnal life style and
terrible diet.
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Barnism: A team of musicians that blast hard rock at very high volumes and
race with a rock and roll style. Due to their creative differences there are
constant problems between the members. Their love for racing is quite
apparent. The team dislikes Moon Tribe for what ever reason and they are said
to drive three times as hard when racing against them.
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Nayuta: A team that values numerical values. In order to join the team one
must prove that they have a statistic that is better than anyone be it torque,
weight, etc. The members compatibly tune their vehicles with vigor but seem
to overemphasize their machine performance over technique.
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Asian Ages: A team started by Black Dragon who lost his previous team and car
to Snake Eyes. The team consists of Chinese, Korean, Indian, and other
continental Asians. The members are versatile and are not afraid to drive
rough. Their cars all have high tech parts and drivers all strive to absorb
skills from rivals by studying their driving.
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The Bone: A team lead by a popular actor Infernal Serpent. The members all
work in the TV industry and met through their jobs. Their skills are
impressive and they are some of the fastest on the Three line. They work hard
to squeeze in as much driving as they can in their busy job schedule.
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Urban Stars: A team composed of people who are well-off financially. Pour
their money into tuning, going so far as to say Tuning is Money. However they
also polish their technique and have become the strongest on Rte. 4. Keeps
dressup to a minimum for an adult atmosphere. Try to appeal to racing as a
sport for gentleman and ladies, not barbaric competition.
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Rolling Gals: A female only team that have become more prominent as of late.
It is a team of AE86 who raced in circuits. After being made fun of for being
females racers they started competing in the Shutoko. Each of them members
are beautiful and have high paying jobs. This allows them to put the money
into their vehicles.
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Departure: A team assembled by a car magazine project with many unique
members. Their inability to get along stood out at first, but they now work
well as a team. They show amazing speed while constantly seeking to perfect
pro driving. Vehicles are tuned for total balance, not just power. Their
leader Happy Chappy strives to have the most moral team on The Metro.
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Toki Jungle: Car lovers from the Tokyo area started getting together and
racing the shutoko. Eventually they formed a team. The members all drive
difference cars but they all drive at a high standard. The team was never
suppose to last but it has been fives years since it's creation. They have not
desire to recruit any more members and maintain that the only members will be
the founding seven.
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Free Way: A team that naturally form when GT-R drivers got together. They
take pride in driving one of Japan's leading sports car and strive to live up
to the name. The team trade parts among each other and work together to become
better as a team. How ever they do not get along with other teams, especially
the Rolling Guy.
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Knife and Fork: A team assembled by the owner of the French restaurant La
Liberte and his employees. They are particular about driving manners as well
as table ones and always try to drive politely, which has earned them favor
with other racers. The fact that everyone knows and works with everyone else
has been both good and bad for the team. Invincible Meal has been working to
correct it.
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No Loser: The team came in from Osaka three years ago. After being defeated
they chose to stay until they win. The team believes in tuning that puts the
least amount of pressure on the machine and using the full potent ional of the
vehicle. The members get a beat down from their teammates when they loose too
many times in a row.
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Boss:
Skull Bullet
Name: James Begins
Job: Company Owner
Car: Concept-X
Profile: Born in America and son to a wealthy man, he had everything growing
up. He was given his own circuit at age 19. He helps with his father's
business and practices as a racer in his spare time. He came to Japan to
challenge Snake Eyes. His car's a showcase of new technology, with all the
parts carefully selected. He traces his opponent's movements and sets the car
to automatic control.
Crimson Kid
Name: Masaji Kurosaki
Job: College Student
Car: Fairlady Z Z33 Version ST
Profile: The youngest of the 3 Kurosaki brothers, he has the hottest temper of
the bunch. He's got natural driving ability, and in a short time has put his
brothers to shame. He modified his car to suit his technique, and it's so
picky that people can't drive it. He attacks from the start leaving his
opponent no room to fight back, becoming bewildered as to what to do.
Golden Wisdom
Name: Masanori Kurosaki
Job: Cram School Teacher
Car: Fairlady Z GCZ32
Profile: The middle of the 3 Kurosaki brothers, and the wildest of the bunch.
He's a pain in the neck even to his older brother, Iron Old Man. However, he's
also kind to his younger brother and he has female fans. He's got a powered-up
car and attacks using acceleration, but is poor at turning. He's got good
senses and can anticipate his opponent's next move. Dresses gaudily and is far
from elegant.
Old Iron Man
Name: Masakazu Kurosaki
Job: Lawyer
Car: Skyline GT-R BNR34
Profile: The oldest of the 3 Kurosaki brothers. Their parents died when they
were young, so he became like a father to his brothers. Always calm and
collected, he's perfected his car through lots of trial and error, and it is
now at a point where it holds up well no matter how rough the battle.
Theoretically, it's his job to break his brother's fights, but he'll usually
let them fight anyway.
Dark Tengu
Name: Kenichi Mayama
Job: Dentist
Car: Impreza GDB
Profile: A small-built man, he's always walking the Parking areas hunched over.
He's a big collector of pin-up posters and anime. He's brought down a number
of opponents with his modulating accelerator work. Once he was a clean racer,
but rumors say that his leader is inviting new members to join, which made him
worry that he might be cut from the team. Since then he's been okay with any
methods.
King Sandstorm
Name: Yoshio Ashibe
Job: College Professor
Car: Lancer Evolution IX
Profile: Makes use of his years of experience when racing. He's passed his
body's peak, but doesn't show it. He not only thinks of speed , but how to
race with style. He creates his race like a show, from the cornering to
catching up on the straightaways. His car is dressed up as well as it
performs. He was associated with Snake Eyes for a long time and they were once
partners.
Mad Murdoc
Name: Tsutomo Shiraishi
Job: Teacher
Car: Skyline GT-R BNR32
Profile: A bright, humorous guy, he's always joking around, even when battling.
He's good at making his opponent stumble, and drives at his own pace. He
reduced the weight and stiffened the suspension to help with his light
footwork. He's teased that he's Snake Eye's henchman. He's viewed as an
assistant leader, and he watches out for the Kurosaki brothers, who are always
fighting.
Dirty Fox
Name: Kazumi Amachi
Job: Ballerina
Car: RX-7 FD3S
Profile: She's got a naïve personality, but shows terrifying talent in the
races. She's gotten a dirty image because she takes a strong line and blocks,
but in truth, she's not even aware she's doing it. Her looks have earned a lot
of male fans, but she doesn't seem to care. She spurned Snake Eyes when he
approached her as well. There's a rumor that she has too much testosterone.
NAMAHAGE
Name: Naoki Fujimaki
Job: Carpenter
Car: Supra JZA70
Profile: The oldest member of the team, he is usually quiet and calm, but has
a funny side only he shows those close to him. He's been driving the same car
for more than 20 years, but he's taken such good care of it, you'd swear it was
a new car. He's not crude, but he is persistent. He's the on Snake Eyes
trusts the most, and he's had quarrels with King Speed. There are a lot of
mysteries about him.
Snake Eyes
Name: Hajime Hisanaga
Job: Unknown
Car: A80CuSE
Profile: Went to America 5 years ago to improve his skills and made the top
consistently. After he returned, he got the best racers together and formed
Phantom9, making himself the leader. He drives a monster machine that is tuned
perfectly based on his experience. He is very confident, and becomes easily
frustrated if things don't go his way. He came back to settle old scores.
Melancholy Angel
Name: Setsuko Kuroe
Job: Administrative Secretary
Car: SE3PCuMA
Profile: Once known as one of the 13 Lion Hearts. Her car smells of flowers
and she always looks sad. If she likes a guy she'll let him ride with her,
but her personality changes when it comes to battle, which drives many men
away. She's a rear drive supremacist and scorns other cars. She tuned her
vehicle for short battles and her races are always over in a flash.
The Rook
Name: Hiroaki Sakuraba
Job: Tax Accountant
Car: A80CuRO
Profile: He always looks sleepy, but changes abruptly when racing. There are
a lot of believers in his racing theory. He examines any parts he uses
carefully, and doesn't tolerate any errors. He's reduced the weight as much as
possible to help reduce any sway, and added twin turbos for quick acceleration.
He's small, but strong, and good at long races.
The Bishop
Name: Shinichiro Kaneya
Job: Food Company Worker
Car: A80CuBI
Profile: Extremely confident, he's justified in saying he's the best. His car
has multiple settings and is called Racing Art. It's got power and stability,
and matches the driver's technology. The body has been strengthened for hard
driving and doesn't flutter, even above 200mph. If he's left behind, he will
chase down and mentally corner the opponent.
The Knight
Name: Keita Arai
Job: Detective
Car: A80CuKN
Profile: Once a policeman, he is now a detective. They say the reason he is
racing is related to a case, which caused him to be chased by the police. He's
considered the top technician from D3. He used a carbon monocoque body to
reduce weight. The engine's got good response, and the suspension and rear
spoiler give good grip. But the steering is tight and little miss can cause
an accident.
Crimson Devil
Name: Raito Miyakawa
Job: Unknown
Car: GDBCuCD
Profile: Formerly one of the 12 Crusaders, he's been around a long time and
knows everyone. He's focused on power, and wants to stand out. On the other
hand, he's not arrogant with his popularity. He's got a great memory, and
remembers the face of everyone he's ever battled. When racing a car with the
same specs, he lets it go first and then chases it down. He enjoys scaring
his opponents.
White Charisma
Name: Wataru Tate
Job: Unkown
Car: FD3SCuWC
Profile: So legendary that racers are scared at just the mention of his name.
After losing to King Speed, he disappeared, but later returned to the metro.
He's always thinking 2 or 3 steps ahead in battle, and his car is set to be
light and quick. The more aggressive the opponent, the stronger he races.
He'll slip through any opening. "Charisma" is not just a name, it's his aura.
King Speed
Name: Motoya Iwasaki
Job: Unknown
Car: GDBCuEM
Profile: After climbing to the top, he disappeared just as quickly as he
appeared. He then disappeared and later came back more powerful than ever.
He tuned for power, and strengthened the body and suspension to handle it.
He reads the movements of cars far ahead of him and uses that in a way that can
only be called genius. He believes that speed is the only truth in this world.
???
Name: ???
Job: ???
Car: ???
Profile: ???
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5. Wanderers
Section under construction.
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6. Achievments
These are all the achievements available in the game as well as their point
values.
Bloodhound 10 points
Awarded for defeating Bloodhound.
Midnight Cinderella 10 points
Awarded for defeating Midnight Cinderella.
Plantnum Prince 10 points
Awarded for defeating Platnum Prince.
Garnet Dawn 20 points
Awarded for defeating Garnet Dawn.
Silent Cassiopeia 20 points
Awarded for defeating Silent Cassiopeia.
Azure Sniper 20 points
Awarded for deafeating Azure Sniper.
Inside C1 Time Attack 40 points
Awarded for racing the C1 Inner Loop within 5 minutes in Time Attack.
Outside C1 Time Attack 40 points
Awarded for racing the C1 Outer Loop within 5 minutes in Time Attack.
Left Shinkanjo Time Attack 40 points
Awarded for racing the Shinkanjo counter-clockwise within 6 minutes in Time
Attack.
Right Shinkanjo Time Attack 40 points
Awarded for racing the Shinkanjo clockwise within 6 minutes in Time Attack.
#3 Shibuya Time Attack 40 points
Awarded for racing the Shibuya #3 within 3 minutes and 30 seconds in Time
Attack.
#4 Shinjuku Time Attack 40 points
Awarded for racing the Shinjuku #4 within 6 minutes in Time Attack.
All right Time Attacks 40 points
Awarded for racing All clockwise within 16 minutes and 30 seconds in Time
Attack.
First Xbox Live Race 10 points
Awarded for winning your first Xbox Live Race.
Win 10 Xbox Live Races 20 points
Awarded for winning 10 Xbox Live Races.
Win 50 Xbox Live Races 50 points.
Awarded for winning 50 Xbox Live Races.
Win 100 Xbox Live Races 100 points.
Awarded for winning 100 Xbox Live Races.
Skull Bullet 30 points
Awarded for defeating Skull Bullet.
Phantom9 Member 50 points
Awarded for defeating Phantom9.
Snake Eyes 50 points
Awarded for defeating Snake Eyes.
Crimson Devil 30 points
Awarded for defeating Crimson Devil.
Melancholy Angel 30 points
Awarded for defeating Melancholy Angel.
D3 30 points
Awarded for defeating D3.
White Charisma 30 points
Awarded for defeating White Charisma.
King Speed 60 points
Awarded for defeating King Speed.
??? 100 points
Awarded for defeating ???.
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publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web
site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation
of copyright.
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Copyright 2007-08 Andrew Grimes
