(L) Initial D Fourth Stage [Discussion]

[Isamu Daisen]

In my opinion, the current race between Takumi and "god Arm" seems boring and pale in comparison to the spectacular race tactics of Keisuke and "god Foot". But, I'm
hoping episode 23 will pump my adrenaline once again for Intial D racing action.

Isamu

[InitialGT]

when will takumi drive that subaru instead of the crappy
hachi rokku

[SWPIGWANG]

Originally Posted by Isamu Daisen

In my opinion, the current race between Takumi and "god Arm" seems boring and pale in comparison to the spectacular race tactics of Keisuke and "god Foot". But, I'm
hoping episode 23 will pump my adrenaline once again for Intial D racing action.

Isamu

*spoiler-ize*

Well, god arm is not as fast paced, but god arm is soooooo cool and the planning is interesting too. The fun really starts at the latter part of the runs.

[moshun]

im confused

Spoiler:

keisuke vs godfoot was a chasing race right and not a time trial? im getting that by the way they started the race with godfoot in front n keisuke and rear and the fact that they went 2 rounds.

anyways, through the 2nd race where godfoot took the lead over keisuke at the halfpoint cone, shouldn't have that been an automatic win for godfoot because he took over keisuke?

the way 4th stage is progressing, im losing the "on the edge of the seat" effect. they do need to lose sometime. i think it would bring more drama.

[raikage]

Originally Posted by moshun

im confused

Spoiler:

keisuke vs godfoot was a chasing race right and not a time trial? im getting that by the way they started the race with godfoot in front n keisuke and rear and the fact that they went 2 rounds.

anyways, through the 2nd race where godfoot took the lead over keisuke at the halfpoint cone, shouldn't have that been an automatic win for godfoot because he took over keisuke?

the way 4th stage is progressing, im losing the "on the edge of the seat" effect. they do need to lose sometime. i think it would bring more drama.

Spoiler:

As I understand it, the race continues all the way to the finish line. So, like Takumi vs racecar driver, positions can change up until the end.

It's just that most of the time, once Takumi passes someone they give up all hope and basically bring their car to a complete stop rather than try to retake the lead.

[Nvis]

Originally Posted by moshun

im confused

the way 4th stage is progressing, im losing the "on the edge of the seat" effect. they do need to lose sometime. i think it would bring more drama.

Well, Takumi lost against the Impreza on Akina(his own turf). He seemed to suffer quite a bit until he knew it was his dad. That's good enough for me.

[Serenade]

@moshun: Perhaps just wait for the race b/t Takumi & GodArm?

I think it''s time for me to read the manga chapters for the race to see what actually is going on. Previously, I just skipped through the race and read about the ending.

Spoiler for Some info after the race in the manga:

With this race, ProjectD starts their Summer race season. After the race, it concludes the challenge in Saitama area. I guess there will at least be Summer & Fall to look forward to?

[IntrepidAKP]

Well if Summer is ending, I imagine Project D will call it quits for awhile. Seems like they are a Summer expedition. Perhaps then we'll hit the next milestone for all those wanting more development or whatever.

[moshun]

Originally Posted by raikage

Spoiler:

As I understand it, the race continues all the way to the finish line. So, like Takumi vs racecar driver, positions can change up until the end.

It's just that most of the time, once Takumi passes someone they give up all hope and basically bring their car to a complete stop rather than try to retake the lead.

i always thought the rules of winning for a chase match was, chaser overtakes or lead loses sight of chaser without being passed.

was there special rules for that race specifically?

@Serenade: sadly, i clicked on a spoiler tag from another post and already know how takumi vs godhand will end up.

Spoiler:

im quite disappointed on the current race

being an initial d fan tho, i will keep watching as long as they release new eps. i still think the best race in 4th stage was vs the pro driver

[Thyrz]

Originally Posted by moshun

i still think the best race in 4th stage was vs the pro driver

Keisuke's race in ep 21 beat it I'd say. Specially at the summit.

[mikemil828]

Originally Posted by IntrepidAKP

Well if Summer is ending, I imagine Project D will call it quits for awhile. Seems like they are a Summer expedition. Perhaps then we'll hit the next milestone for all those wanting more development or whatever.

It's a one year expedition, from spring to next spring, all seasons. Ryosuke said it himself, there is no off season for street racers

[IntrepidAKP]

Originally Posted by mikemil828

It's a one year expedition, from spring to next spring, all seasons. Ryosuke said it himself, there is no off season for street racers

Ah I see. Racers like cold weather anyways. Good for the car.

[Nvis]

Originally Posted by moshun

im confused

Spoiler:

keisuke vs godfoot was a chasing race right and not a time trial? im getting that by the way they started the race with godfoot in front n keisuke and rear and the fact that they went 2 rounds.

anyways, through the 2nd race where godfoot took the lead over keisuke at the halfpoint cone, shouldn't have that been an automatic win for godfoot because he took over keisuke?

Similar to Ep.17:

Spoiler:

With Takumi and the EVO VI driver were the same thing. Takumi passed him(the leader/front car) and it wasn't an automatic win, as you could see the guy didn't give up, and said one more time to pass Takumi....and possibly win?(Although it didn't happen.)

[Thyrz]

Can someone pass me the link to the release schedule for episodes?

[raikage]

Just noticed something really random -- why is one of Keisuke's headlights burned out?

[eMpTy265]

Originally Posted by raikage

Just noticed something really random -- why is one of Keisuke's headlights burned out?
!pic omitted!

Apparently it's been like that since ep.18 when Keisuke got the 'upgrade'...

I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that normally people drive on the left hand side of the road...

[SuperAsuradaGundam]

I think its because of the weight distribution of the car since the weight can be unbalanced on the count that the driver is driving on one side of the car. In order to keep the weight balance as neutral as possible, they probably REMOVED a lightbulb from the drivers side of the car to aid in the side to side weight distribution

[ChronoReverse]

Um. Surely a single lightbulb doesn't weigh enough to merit that sort of thing.

[Oggie7]

Ha ha ha!

Very good.

[Potatochobit]

the headlight is not burned out...

i actually own a red FD3s.

that is the famous RE amemiya body kit from a year or two ago.

the empty hole is an air feed duct to the turbo intake.

truthfully its not very useful as other designs are better, but it works good if you duct it from the light to the turbo.