On you debut to Initial D, this is the first thing you should do!
For the issuance of an Initial D license, start the game, and insert coins following the directions on the screen
You can play without an Initial D license,@but using one will expand your world of Initial D a whole lot more!
When you play using your Initial D license, up to 3 cars can be saved on your license.
In the garage where to select your car to drive, select "Add car data", then, insert coins to register new one to your garage.

When your License already has 3 cars registered: Select "Scrap and add car" and choose the one to scrap. Then, insert coins to register new car to your garage.
Scrapped car data can NEVER be retrieved. Be very careful when you use "Scrap and add car".
An Initial D license needs to be renewed every 150 plays.
Insert your license and wait for "Renewing Initial D License" screen. Add the coins as directed to carry over your data to new license.
When the renewal date approaches, a screen display and printing on your license will let you know.
2 plays after issuance of new license and thereafter every 3 plays, a customizing shop appears for the game-end. Modify your cars with the points you earned.
* Points can be earned in all game modes.
Even regular [FD] can be powered up by multiple modifications!
There are 3 types of customizing shops: 1 for Mechanical and 2 for body kit customization.

Shop to modify the performance of the car. Step/Level-up modification for "Engine, Drive train", "Suspension & Wheels" and 3 other sites are available. Max of 7 step/level-up modification available.

Modification of "Muffler", "Wheels", "Transmission", "Decals", "Mirrors" and others are available here.
You can even use the decals from the original manga!

Modification of "Ground Effect Set", "Front Spoiler", "Side Skirts/Fender", "Rear Bumper", "Rear Spoiler" and "Hood" are available here.
Various parts from the ones used in manga to the one exists in real world are available!
* Customizing shops appears one at a time in the following order:
"Mechanical body kit 1 Mechanical body kit 2 Mechanical..."
Vast type of in-game exterior parts are provided from various exisiting parts shop of real world.
Click here for the list of all the parts shops.
Every 6 plays, a slot machine appears before the game is over for you to get Character Parts. Push the Start Button to stop the wheels to get new parts!

"My Character" can be customized with those acquired parts.
Renewed "My Character" image is printed on the License everytime you make a change on it. Infinite parts combinations are available. Create the character of one of your very own !
* When the new component overlaps with currently equipping one: Choose either one and the not-chosen will be discarded.
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