ALL Initail D stages and Movie for board members.......

Post by **MAXIMUS Nismo** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

Ok, its like this. I don't know if this is legal or allowed but if it aint, Dauntt or another mod will let me know.

I have all the inital D stages and the Moive on VHS tapes.My video caputre card crapped out so I cant convert em to VCDs.

Some peeps on the board don't have access to Initial D and I'm willing to share mine.

So, if some one witha video capture card will offer, I'll send em copies of my tapes and those who want the VCDs can contact that guy. If not, send me 4 blank (6hour) tapes w/ return postage and Initial D will be yours. It's a lot easier to ship VCDs than tapes.

The reason I'm offering this is Initial D is what got me wanting to learn how to drift. hell, I knew I liked the curvy roads better than the straight ones for some reason but didn't know why. Now I know. Initial D also taught me to heel and toe. yeah I know it's bordering on stupidity but I did learn from Takumi and the others about the various terms they were discussing.

anyway, the offer stands if anyone is intrested. Contact me by email or AIM- name------> MaxBasT.

--MAXIMUS BastarD

Post by **1dollar240** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

Im definately interested in the VCD's. Don't really want to go the vhs route because i can play vcd's in my computer and in my dvd player. So, someone, please transfer them, hehe. . .

"Unbelievable Drift. Once i have seen it, I will never forget it!!"

Post by **MAXIMUS Nismo** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

well it seems only one person is intrested, so I guess it's time to kil this thread.. maybe

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

You can just download any of the episodes on Kazaa, or I have the whole series in divx avi format.

PS you can get divx avi initial d on kazaa.

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

I'm totally interested, I e-mailed you about it last week... I need your address so I can send the tapes... I thought blinkOr was going to burn them to VCD format... but he never answered either. I'll settle for VHS tapes if I have to. Shoot me your address at [email protected]... or I'll try to IM you!

Post by **nissan_driver24** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

I'm really intersted.... i think i would prefer the vcd so i can play it on my computer but how come u need four (six hour) tapes for vhs? is it really that long? if it is cool i would love to spend some spare time watching cars do some amazing things.... thanx for the offer.....

Post by **y3llows14** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

Im really interested in either VHS or VCD. I saw that **** once at my friend's house and I was hooked. Keep us posted.

Post by **confusatron** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

The first season of Initial D is 26 episodes, at around 23min each. Then there's the second season (13 eps), the extra stage (~1hr), and the movie (~1:45). Yeah, that's about 24 HOURS of viewing pleasure.

That said, distroing/trading/whatevering the series in the US has always been illegal (google 'fansub faq' or something if you're real curious about all the nuances of international copyright law), but is now even more illegal since Tokyopop (http://www.tokyopop.com) now has the license to distribute the show in the US and has already started releasing the manga (print version) here.

DVDs were supposed to start coming out this year, but they have delayed release because they are trying to sell the series for TV here in the states as well. The manga started out good, but they have mangled all the names (example, Natsuki is now "Natalie") for some odd reason. I mean, if us stupid americans can't handle a Japanese name, how can we deal with cars that don't exist here (what's a "Trueno" anyways?) and confusing concepts (why does a tofu delivery guy have to drive smoothly?)... </rant>

Post by **MAXIMUS Nismo** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

:withstup what he said is true about teh length of viewing combined.I copied all the episodes back to back, I think the extra stage and movie are on one tape. That's why I need 4.

maineimport I'll email u later today.

THe reason I offered is that not everyone has broadband and I think everyone who is into cars should kow about Initial D.

B.T.W. I heard thru the grapevine that Grappler Baki is now a TV series? Can anyone confirm this, and if so, where can I get them.

confusatron Thanks fer the legal info.The changing names idea is really ideotic. These are japanese characters driving japanese cars in japan. Me thinks they should have their given names.

Post by **MAXIMUS Nismo** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

UPDATE----- I got an email froma guy who lives 1 hr from me. He can convert em to VCD so i'll see how that pans out. I'll also do asearch on Kazza and Imesh tonight when I get home. Getting good quality may be hard but I'll see what i can do.

Post by **confusatron** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

Source for near-instantaneous (i.e. mere days after they air in Japan) anime digisubs:

http://www.animefantasia.com/

(Assuming you have broadband)

Post by **midnight brother** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

bootlegging is bad and hopefully a mod will lock this.

Post by **horrorbiz** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

nothing wrong with sharing things with friends. Am I right??

:beerchug

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

midnight brother wrote:bootlegging is bad

While I agree in theory.... I would never condemn anyone for doing it. I hope you have never used Napster, Bearshare, KaZaA, or anyother file sharing source. I hope you've never recorded your favorite show, to watch later on, or recorded a tape or CD from a friend....etc....etc. I am a musician, and I would like to be justly compensated for all of the music I have had a hand in writing and performing.... but then again I'm just about dirt poor, and I'm not greedy. These artists, writers, musicians are all paid quite well for their talents and efforts... the only people that really benefit from copyright laws are the producton, record, and distribution companies.... they are wicked greedy. They are TOTALLY RIGHT and have EVERY RIGHT to collect what is due to them... but I don't feel bad about steeling from them, even though I know it's wrong. At least I admit I'm wrong.... I really hope you are not a hypocrite!

Post by **Aspec0002** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

is this deal still open? if so i can ship out tonite. let me know. my aim screenname is aspec0002 hit me up or email me [email protected] thanks.

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

I'm more interested in BUYING the entire 10 DVD set on ebay. I just finished watching my friends VCD copies of Stage 1, and they weren't great. I want high quality, where the dialog is japanese(these vcds were cantonese bleh) and real english subtitles. It's worth the $60-$70. I love this series

Post by **AZhitman** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

I'd like to see these - Let me know where to send the VHS tapes and I'll include return S&H...

Post by **Silviagirl79** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

i AM Interested in all the initial D's on VCD, I would be able to play this on my dvd player right?

How much is it?

My email is: [email protected]

I will buy, is the quality good?

Post by **S13s Lost Illusion** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

Getting Initial D on VCD for quality depends on who ripped it and burned it onto the VCD. The ones off DVD burns are good.

You can play VCD's on your DVD player.

DVD pricing for all the eps including, Extra Stage (Maki and Sayuki race the Evo 4) and Battle Stage (All the races put together showing decisive moments and crucial parts of the story) depends on where you buy it.

Wholesale could cost you around - $170-200Off some retailer - $200-250

The quality is good and you have the option of changing what language you want to hear ie. Japanese or Cantonese.

They even include Extras for the DVD sets.

~I watch Initial D at least 3-4 times a month. I own the entire series and box set.~

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

How about this:http://search.ebay.com/search/...0+dvd

$60-70 is much less. Plus shipping of course.

Post by **RYNO_s13** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

Luke wrote:I'm more interested in BUYING the entire 10 DVD set on ebay. I just finished watching my friends VCD copies of Stage 1, and they weren't great. I want high quality, where the dialog is japanese(these vcds were cantonese bleh) and real english subtitles. It's worth the $60-$70. I love this series

My Girl just bought the set for me on ebay. ~$70 +shipping. Make sure you get them from Hong Kong, Non region coded. I'll find out where exactly she got them, the seller had feedback from over 2000 buyers, with only like 3 negative. He offers an incredible guarantee. Money back if they don't play, money back if any disc is damaged, Japanese w/ English subtitles, and NOT burned, factory released.

Post by **ninjak84** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

What's wrong with sharing these movies?They arent even available in North America yet, so quit preaching about how wrong it is...

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 9:15 am

Hey, I gotta give some credit to the makers of it. If I really like something, i'll pay for it.

ALL Initail D stages and Movie for board members.......

ALL Initail D stages and Movie for board members.......

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