Not quite done with my all in one shooting cab yet but thought I might keep an eye out for a best all around Lindbergh driving cab...
Is there a driving cab that would play most of the driving games in a multi kit? Games like Outrun2, Initial D, Rtuned, SegaRaceTv etc...
I haven't done the research into how similarly everything is wired together, but has anyone put their multi boot in a driving cab, and how did it turn out?
It would be great to have a driving cab that didn't need to be extensively required for each game!
There are so many....the obvious choice to be able to play a majority of those games I would have to say is an ID5/6, ID4, ID7/8 driving cab. All of those games play really well minus a few modifications.
Modification #1a: You need to re-wire one of the arrow buttons (or use view change or the start button to perform two functions) or add a button somewhere to act as the boost button for Sega Race TV and Rtuned Upright.
Modification #2a: Harley Davidson King of the Road you need to have a way to switch the gas pedal and steering (these controls are swapped)
Modification #3a: Rather than keeping a wired keyboard somewhere inconvenient, you can use a wireless keyboard and tack it on to the left side panel of the steering wheel dash for easy access to choose your game. (Something like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/FAVI-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Pointer/dp/B003UE52ME) This is also a good place to mount the test/service buttons instead of having it inside the coin door. This area of the dash is sometimes used by Arcade centers to add their own custom card readers for paying customers.
I can't remember the other modifications I have done off the top of my head to make it work with the others but it all depends on which games you play often and the effort you'd like to put into it.
Second best cab would be a ID1,2,3 cabinet (non deluxe). It has the same exact wiring and controls minus the real estate to fit a Lindbergh without extra wiggle room.
Modification #1b: Replace the CRT tube with a 24" or higher monitor.
Modification #2b: Same as Modification #1a above but without the Arrow keys.
Modification #3b: Same as Modification #2a above.
Modification #4b: Replacing the CRT makes it difficult to use the monitor controls without completely removing the glass and bezel and adding a custom bezel. There is a wood shelf inside (if you do not have a japanese model SEGA cabinet) that can be used to shelf the monitor or you can completely remove it and use a VESA mounting arm.
Note: ID5/6/7/8 cabinet has plenty of room under the seat to fit an additional kit if you wanted to go hardcore and make a switch to go from a Lindbergh Kit to using another machine like a RingEdge or another Lindbergh with a dedicated game.
Good luck with this!
