FS Initial D twin cab in CA Bay Area

[freddiefiasco]

ID 1/2/3 are identical cabinets

That's not entirely true, as different markets had changes in the cab design, and even the JP ID1 cabs are slightly different from the JP ID2/3 cabs. But I was referring to the artwork and software, one of these is decorated for ID3 the other is not. Also the listing clearly states that one is running ID3 and the other is running ID2.

The twin cabs share a coin box between the two in the middle. The card readers sits above the coin door. In looking at the pics, these look like two Left Side cabs placed next to each other.

I know how a Twin cabinet works, I own one. ID was sold as both a single stand-alone cab and a twin version. There's nothing in these pictures that leads me to believe that these are two left side cabs as opposed to 2 stand alone cabs.
honestly none of that really matters because the pics are so shitty you can't make a reasonable analysis unless you see them in person.

You're right, there are different variants of the cab. I was also referring to the artwork and software being interchangeable. I should have been more exact in saying that SEGA uses the identical Seat/Monitor design in most of their other games.
My JP cabs are all metal while my US variant cabs are partial metal with MDF.
The guys pics are really that bad. Leads me to think this was intentional to get people to show interest without first saying the set is overpriced.

 

[freddiefiasco]

The cabs in the pics look like the Euro / JPN cabs.

the header on the euro cabs are different (they're also missing the illuminated banner between the top of the cab and the marquee) and the euro cabs have silver hoops instead of black... those are definitely JP (or maybe Asia export) cabs.

I like your cab way better than the twin cab version I have. The card readers are in their own enclosure! And the marquee is combined.

 

[twistedsymphony]

I was under the impression that while ID has plastic panels on the outside, the overall monitor housing is particle board and the plastic panels are screwed on to the particle board. That top OR2 example makes me think it's the same. Is that not the case?

The frame is all metal:

and I'm pretty sure the plastic bolts right into the frame:

Some variants do use some wood but not for anything structural AFAIK.

 

[freddiefiasco]

I was under the impression that while ID has plastic panels on the outside, the overall monitor housing is particle board and the plastic panels are screwed on to the particle board. That top OR2 example makes me think it's the same. Is that not the case?

The frame is all metal:

and I'm pretty sure the plastic bolts right into the frame:

Some variants do use some wood but not for anything structural AFAIK.

The variant I have is 50% metal and 50% wood.
The top monitor cage is all wood and bolted down to the metal frame of the seat enclosure. The monitor cage is completely removable leaving just the seat and steering wheel.

Your version seems way easier to service given you don't have to unscrew any wood panels from the rear and just open up the whole thing.

 

[kcarcadegame]

the top wood one it is USA top metal it is japan

 

[mltv]

The artwork/marquees is pretty much unobtanium, no one makes repos and the only way to source new stuff is to have things like new seat-back and side panels shipped, which can cost a couple hundred bucks a panel.

There's a bunch here:

http://www.arcadeartshop.com/product-category/sega-driving-game-art/initial-d-arcade-artwork/

Also, the US versions of sega driving cabs kinda suck - it's the same old particle board material you find on US arcade machines. I have some JP driving cabs as well - those are metal, and much studier (in my experience). And the later ID cabs (the ID4/5/6/7/8 cabs) are built like tanks.

Wait, what? I thought the ones for sale here are all metal (and plastic)?

Honestly - I cant really tell if those are the US models or the JPN models - the pics are too tiny for me to tell - but I am ASSuming they are US due to the coinbox. But the difference - in my experience - is that the US has a metal base (where the seat is), but the monitor housing is all particle board (and kinda too heavy for the metal bracing that holds it up). It's scary trying to move a US cab and see it wobble. The JPN models are all metal - base, necks, monitoring housing, etc.

 

[mltv]

hah, didnt realize my comments had caused so much discussion lol.

And I am fine with taking pics if it helps anyone so people know there are at least two models - what I term the "US" one which has the particle board, and the "JPN" one which is all metal (and the JPN cab even has a JPN in the model number some where). This is for the ID1/ID2/ID3 cabs.

The later ID cabs are beasts.

I cant wait for when we can start to get our hands on ID0 - 6speed shifter! But, I know that's going to be years away before I see one in my garcade..

 

[freddiefiasco]

The artwork/marquees is pretty much unobtanium, no one makes repos and the only way to source new stuff is to have things like new seat-back and side panels shipped, which can cost a couple hundred bucks a panel.

There's a bunch here:
http://www.arcadeartshop.com/product-category/sega-driving-game-art/initial-d-arcade-artwork/

Also, the US versions of sega driving cabs kinda suck - it's the same old particle board material you find on US arcade machines. I have some JP driving cabs as well - those are metal, and much studier (in my experience). And the later ID cabs (the ID4/5/6/7/8 cabs) are built like tanks.

Wait, what? I thought the ones for sale here are all metal (and plastic)?

Honestly - I cant really tell if those are the US models or the JPN models - the pics are too tiny for me to tell - but I am ASSuming they are US due to the coinbox. But the difference - in my experience - is that the US has a metal base (where the seat is), but the monitor housing is all particle board (and kinda too heavy for the metal bracing that holds it up). It's scary trying to move a US cab and see it wobble. The JPN models are all metal - base, necks, monitoring housing, etc.

What can we say, we love our cabs!

The wood used in the monitor housing is pretty sturdy. It is definitely MDF but stronger. So if you decide to take it and haul it, make sure to push at the base and not against the monitor, it WILL topple over.
BUT, the monitor cage is removable for portability or transport.
The only gotcha with this is that you have to remove the CRT tube first before you can detach the top from the bottom.

If you decide that detaching is too much work (it is) and easier to transport the US VERSION of this cab, rent a truck with a lift gate. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT rent a truck with a lift gate smaller than 24'.

I think now we are all curious what condition the cabs actually are. I have met a few people with these cabs and they're not clean. They're literally used to grind cards and race times. It makes me sad to see how people treat them.

 

[nem]

Well, I take back whatever said on them being like tanks if you guys got them made in wood.

I've only ever seen Euro and JPN machines and apart from stickers and paint, they're all built the same. The whole cab is made from metal apart from the side panels, bezel and dash. They weigh a ton, but man, are they nice.

 

[freddiefiasco]

Well, I take back whatever said on them being like tanks if you guys got them made in wood.

I've only ever seen Euro and JPN machines and apart from stickers and paint, they're all built the same. The whole cab is made from metal apart from the side panels, bezel and dash. They weigh a ton, but man, are they nice.

It's like a tank with a plastic cannon.

 

[twistedsymphony]

And I am fine with taking pics if it helps anyone so people know there are at least two models - what I term the "US" one which has the particle board, and the "JPN" one which is all metal (and the JPN cab even has a JPN in the model number some where).

I didn't realize there were US specific versions of these cabs, I guess I assumed (incorrectly) that they were just a few different export versions.

Pics would be great, as clearly there needs to be a good write up about the different cab variations and what about them is different.

The later ID cabs are beasts.

except for these

 

[freddiefiasco]

And I am fine with taking pics if it helps anyone so people know there are at least two models - what I term the "US" one which has the particle board, and the "JPN" one which is all metal (and the JPN cab even has a JPN in the model number some where).

I didn't realize there were US specific versions of these cabs, I guess I assumed (incorrectly) that they were just a few different export versions.
Pics would be great, as clearly there needs to be a good write up about the different cab variations and what about them is different.

The later ID cabs are beasts.

except for these

I laughed more than I had to at this.

 

[twistedsymphony]

I'm not usually one to advocate hacking up cabs but if those cabs really are all wood in the head part maybe remove everything above the control panel, sell the crts (or shelve them as spares for other games) and mount up some low lag 32in LCDs. Could make for a really nice LCD racer. all the NAOMI and newer racers are VGA anyway so you wouldn't be dealing with any video conversion headaches.

 

[freddiefiasco]

I'm not usually one to advocate hacking up cabs but if those cabs really are all wood in the head part maybe remove everything above the control panel, sell the crts (or shelve them as spares for other games) and mount up some low lag 32in LCDs. Could make for a really nice LCD racer. all the NAOMI and newer racers are VGA anyway so you wouldn't be dealing with any video conversion headaches.

I removed the wooden frame off mine and have had a 55" TV mounted on the wall in front of the cab in the past. It really does make it more 'immersive'.
The only problem is that it's not pretty and the Steering wheel panel sticks up slightly higher than it should making it even more of an eye sore.
The frame itself weighs roughly 95lbs by itself but can be re-attached as it is only held onto the base with four bolts.
The surface you are working with has a slight slope of about 5-10° if you were to place an LCD monitor directly on top of it.

 

[twistedsymphony]

I would envision building a small black MDF "cap" to close off the cab guts and then attach a mount to the top of it such that the LCD sits directly behind the steering panel; roughly where the front of the CRT did before.

... now I want to find some headless Sega racing cabs

 

[freddiefiasco]

Behold the ID 'Deluxe' cab. I think this is what you had in mind (and what I wanted to convert mine to become). Also notice the slope.

 

[twistedsymphony]

yes but with the monitor about 18in closer to the driver

 

[RealMFnG]

That CL listing has been up for at least 10 months off and on. His starting asking price was ~$2500. Had I not picked up a MW3 cab already, I would have closed on this. No room now currently.

As for the fiance, I think she will just inflict serious injury. Blood spills can be mopped up. But you'll live.