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FAQ

A : General Game FAQ

Q1 : What is "Wangan Midnight?"

"Wangan Midnight" is a comic book series originally printed in the weekly Young Magazine that is the source of Maximum Tune. It's been published in 42 volumes, so we recommend giving it a read. You'll be able to enjoy Maximum Tune even more if you know the original story.

Q2 : It looks like there are two types of machines, one with a steering wheel and one with a tall stature. What are they?

The machine with the steering wheel is the "Driver Unit," where you can have fun racing.
The tall, vertical machine is the "Wangan Terminal," where you can confirm your car data and attach/replace Dress-up parts.

Q3 : Is the game data recordable?

Yes. Save your game records by using the "Bandai Namco Passport".

Q4 : Where can I buy the Bandai Namco Passport?

You can buy it on either the "Driver Unit" or the "Wangan Terminal." At some game centers, you may also be able to buy it at a card vending machine other than the Maximum Tune machines.

B : FAQ About the driver units and the Control System

B1 : FAQ About the Driver Unit and its Control System

Q1 : What kind of controls are there?

The control system consists of a steering wheel for turning left and right, a View Change Button (a green, square button), an interruption switch button (a red, circular button), a six-speed manual shifter, an accelerator pedal (the right pedal when facing the machine) and a brake pedal (the left pedal when facing the machine). Also, the seat can be moved back and forth depending on your height and driving position(see Q9)

Q2 : How much is the maximum rotation of the steering wheel?

It's around 270 degrees.

Q3 : What is the six-speed manual shifter(MT)

It's a control system component that lets you feel like you're really shifting an actual car's six-speed manual transmission.

Q4 : Is the six-speed manual transmission difficult to use?

The installed six-speed manual shifter will make the game much more fun if you can manage to use it since it's easy to shift and it doesn't require much power. But we've made the game so that beginners can play with an AT (automatic) without using the six-speed manual shifter. You can change whether you use or don't use the six-speed manual shifter afterward, so choose whether you use it or not depending on your skill.

Q5 : What happens if I use the six-speed manual shifter with a four-speed,five-speed,seven-speed or nine-speed car?

For four-speed or five-speed models, the gears that aren't used will be treated the same as the top gear.

for four-speeds, it will be: 1-2-3-4-4-4;
for five-speeds, it will be: 1-2-3-4-5-5;
for six-speeds, it will be: 1-2-3-4-5-6;
for seven-speeds, it will be: 2-3-4-5-6-7;
and for nine-speeds, it will be: 4-5-6-7-8-9.

Q6 : Which is faster, the MT that uses the six-speed manual shifter, or the AT that doesn't?

You can't really say because it depends on the skill of the player. If you use AT, the computer will change gears for you automatically. You'll experience stable performance since there are no missed shifts. If you use MT, gear changes are made at your own discretion, so you may be able to make times faster than the AT.

Q7 : How many perspectives can I switch to with the View Change Button?

You can choose from two perspectives, the perspective from just behind your car (third-person perspective), and the perspective from the front of your car (first-person perspective)

Q8 : What's the Intrude Change Button?

You can switch your interruption settings while playing when there are driver units that are networked.

Q9:How do I move the seat back and forth?

There is a lever under the front of the seat. Pull the lever up to release the seat lock and move back and forth. Release the lever to lock the seat in that position.

Q10: Why does my speed drop if I randomly shift through the gears when driving, which makes the shift feel like it’s gone off?

This is to prevent damage to the gears owing to excess gear shifting, unnecessary fiddling with the gear shift, etc. When you shift, make sure to do it thoroughly, one gear at a time.

B2 : FAQ About the Wangan Terminal and its Control System

Q1 : What kind of controls are there?

The control system consists of a touch panel that allows you to touch the screen to operate it.

C : FAQ About the Attract Mode

C1 : FAQ About the Driver Unit Attract Mode

Q1 : How do I see how many driver units are networked?

"○ cars in linked play" is displayed on the screen during Attract Mode. This "○ cars" shows the possible number of network connections. For example, if it doesn't show "4 cars in linked play" even though four driver units are installed, then there is a possibility they aren't networked for some reason (such as the network cable being loose).

Q2 : There is something like a clock on the Title Screen. What's it used for?

This displays the internal clock.
Use it as a reference when earning "Date Titles" that depend on the date.

Q3 : "Rev *.**" is displayed on the Title Screen, but what is it used for?

This displays the software version running on the machine.

C2 : FAQ About the Wangan Terminal Attract Mode

Q1 : Why doesn't the terminal start when I insert a coin?

Start the Wangan Terminal by touching the touch panel.
You don't need coins for anything on the Terminal other than buying a Bandai Namco Passport.
(Coins will be refunded right away on all screens other than the Bandai Namco Passport Purchase Screen.)

Q2 : There is something like a clock on the Title Screen. What's it used for?

This displays the internal clock.
Use it as a reference when earning "Date Titles" that depend on the date.

Q3 : "Rev *.**" is displayed on the Title Screen, but what is it used for?

This displays the software version running on the machine.

D : FAQ About Entering Play Mode

D1 : FAQ About Entering Play Mode on the Driver Unit

Q1 : How do I start the game?

Insert the number of coins shown in the center of the screen. Step on the accelerator pedal (the right pedal) to start the game when "Please step on the accelerator" is displayed.

Q2 : I was asked, "Do you have a BANAPASSPORT Card?" Can I play if I don't have a card?

You can play the game even if you don't have a Bandai Namco Passport*, but you won't be able to save your game results. You'll be able to enjoy the full potential of Maximumtune if you have a Bandai Namco Passport.

*"BANAPASSPORT Card" has been renamed "Bandai Namco Passport".

Q3: There was a message displayed that said, “The Maximum Tune 5 data on this card has been transferred to Maximum Tune 5DX Plus.”

When you tap a card with Maximum Tune 5 data, you can transfer the car data you were using for Maximum Tune 5 to Maximum Tune 5DX Plus.

Q4 : How many cars can I register on the Bandai Namco Passport?

One hundred cars can be registered on one Bandai Namco Passport. You can use the top 5 cars in your lineup in races on the Driver Unit.

Q5 : Do I need additional coins to register additional cars?

You don't need additional coins for new car registration or additional registrations.

Q6 : What happens when I register an additional car when five cars are already registered?

When you register an additional car when five cars are already registered, the 5th car in your lineup will become the 6th car. If you want to use any car from the 6th or later, change your car lineup on the Wangan Terminal so that the car you wish to use is within the top five.

Q7 : The game said "You can use a Discarded Vehicle Card." What is a "Discarded Vehicle Card?"

It's a system where cars can be registered to start the game "from Episode 21 of the Story Mode" or "from a 600 HP/B Class car" by using a Discarded Vehicle Card.

Q8 : The game said "Choose a manufacturer," "Choose a car" and "Choose a body color." What are good standards for choosing a car?

Choose one as you like, whether it's one that you have an attachment to, one that you think looks cool or one that's the same as the one your dad drove.

Q9 : Should I choose an "AT or MT" transmission?

Choose AT, which doesn't use the shifter, as long as you're not used to the game. Once you're more used to the game, choose MT. You can change your transmission later on the Car Data Confirmation Screen (8/9) if you use the Bandai Namco Passport.

Q10: After I chose the car I was going to use for a race, a message displayed that said, “A stamp has been sent from Friends. Race to get it!”

A stamp is displayed when your ghost was challenged in an online ghost versus battle. If you select “Yes” to this message, you’ll proceed to the race, and once the race is finished, you’ll get the stamp and be able to send the stamp yourself, too. This acts as a shortcut to “Return Stamp to Friend.”

Q11 : What is the "Car Data Confirmation Screen?"

You can change your settings and browse your car data on the Car Data Confirmation Screen.

Q12 : What are the choices "Refuse VS" and "Accept VS" on the "Please select VS acceptance" screen?

Maximum Tune has an In-store VS Player mode. If you select "Accept VS," you'll be able to take part in interruption versus battles with other driver unit you're connected to. You won't be able to take part if you select "Refuse VS." You can toggle your interruption settings during the game with the "Intrude Change Button (the red, circular button)."

Q13 : What are the choices "YES" and "NO" on the "Challenge other racers?" screen?

This screen appears when another networked driver unit plays the game with "Accept VS." Choose "YES" on this screen to take part in an interruption versus battle. You won't be able to take part if you select "NO." (It will be treated as "Refuse VS" in this case.)

Q14 : The game told me to "Please choose a game mode."

On this screen, choose the Maximum Tune single-player game mode that you will play from "Story Mode," "Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode" and "Time Attack." Play using your favorite game mode.
*You can't select "Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode" if you're not using a Bandai Namco Passport.

Q15 : I can't use the Discarded Vehicle Card I got.

As long as the Discarded Vehicle Card you got hasn't been used yet, it can't be used when there are 100 cars registered on your Bandai Namco Passport.

Q16 : Why did my car's name become "GUEST" when I registered a car on the Driver Unit?

When entering a car name, be aware that your car's name will become "GUEST" if you do not fill in a name or if time runs out with the name field being empty.
In addition, it will be reset to blank when your input is rejected if you used words that are generally thought to be inappropriate.

D2 : FAQ About Entering Play Mode on the Wangan Terminal

Q1 : How do I start using the Wangan Terminal?

Touch the touch panel.

Q2 : : I was asked, "Do you have a BANAPASSPORT Card?" Can I use the Wangan Terminal if I don't have a card?

The Wangan Terminal is a machine for confirming and manipulating data on a Bandai Namco Passport*. There is nothing you can do with it if you don't have a Bandai Namco Passport.

*"BANAPASSPORT Card" has been renamed "Bandai Namco Passport".

Q3 : How long can I use the Wangan Terminal?

The Wangan Terminal can be used for a maximum of 180 seconds per use. Your turn will end after 180 seconds pass, even if you're in the middle of an operation. If your operation ends midway, start again from the beginning and try again. However, if people are waiting to use the Wangan Terminal, please be sure to take turns politely.

Q4 : An explanation for the Bandai Namco Passport site was displayed.

You can use functions such as "Lock data when the card is lost" or "Move data to Bandai Namco Passport" by registering your Bandai Namco Passport on the Bandai Namco Passport website. Be sure to register your card.

Q5: I got a screen that says, “My Garage,” “Give away a Discarded vehicle card” “Acquired MAXI G Payout” and “Team.”

This is the terminal unit menu screen. Select the option you’re looking for.

My Garage:This option lets you purchase and change parts, check the information on your registered cars, etc.
Give away a Discarded vehicle card: This option lets you give a discarded vehicle card to a friend as a present.
Acquired MAXI G Payout/Accept Special Items: Use this option to pay out the Maxi G you’ve earned outside of ghost versus battles.
This is also used to accept special items. (*Special items will be added in a future update and are unavailable at this time.)
Team: This option lets you make adjustments related to your team.

Q6 : I can't touch "My Garage."

You can't touch it when there are no cars registered on your Bandai Namco Passport.
If you register a car using "Register new cars on the Driver Unit" or "Transfer card data from the previous game," you'll be able to touch the "My Garage" option.

Q7 : I can't touch "Give away a Discarded vehicle card."

You can't touch it when you don't have any Discarded Vehicle Cards that can be gifted. If you play the game on the Driver Unit and get Discarded Vehicle Cards that can be gifted, you'll be able to touch "Give away a Discarded vehicle card."

E : FAQ About the Game Modes

E1 : FAQ About the Story Mode

Q1 : Where should I start playing if I'm new to the game?

As the initial Story Mode advances, your rivals will get faster. Their level of difficulty supposes that your car is getting faster due to Tuning (Step-up), so you should start from Episode 1 and continue one episode at a time.

Q2 : I can't choose the 5th episode.

You basically can't play every fifth episode until you've cleared the previous four episodes in Story Mode.

Q3 : I can't choose the 20th episode.

You basically can't play every 20th episode until you've cleared the previous 19 episodes in Story Mode.

Q4 : My rival is too fast, I can't win. (Episode 1 - 20)

The reason that you can't win may be:

1. a lack of Tuning (Step-up).
2. a lack of practice.

If it's 1, then it's possible you're attempting higher ranked rivals too quickly. Race rivals that correspond to your car's settings and continue Tuning (Step-up). If it's 2, then you just have to practice.

Q5 : My rival is too fast, I can't win. (After Episode 21)

The reason that you can't win may be:

1. a lack of Tuning (Step-up).
2. a lack of practice.
3. that your settings don't suit the race.

If it's 1 or 2, then the answer is the same as "Q4: My rival is too fast, I can't win. (Episode 1 - 20)." If it's 3, then try to change your car's settings by referencing the course displayed on the Rival Selection Screen.

Q6 : I can't choose anything but Episode 21 after reaching Episode 21.

After Episode 21, you can only progress one episode at a time in line with the progression of the original comic.

Q7 : How many episodes are there in Story Mode?

Story Mode consists of 60 episodes in total. The ending will play when all 60 episodes are cleared.
(The difficulty will correspond to the level of tuning on your car. Check your Story Mode progress on the Car Data Confirmation Screen (2/9).)

Q8 : Does the difficulty of Story Mode vary depending on the arcade?

The difficulty of Story Mode is fixed. No matter what arcade you're in, it's the same difficulty.

E2 : FAQ About the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode

Q1 : What is the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode?

Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode is a mode where you use your "ghost" to race. A ghost is created by an actual player racing in Ghost Versus Battle Mode. The ghost memorizes the player's way of driving and races as the player does. The "ghost" is not really a ghost—it has a material form so you can run into it during the race. Since it reflects the player's skill and way of driving, you can enjoy a race that feels as if you're racing an actual player.
Also, depending on the results of your matches, you can earn Maxi G, a new game play element. Maxi G can be used to purchase dress-up parts, which allow you to change the external appearance of your car. (Does not apply to all cars.)

Q2 : I thought I'd give the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode a try, but it doesn't appear on the Game Mode Selection Screen.

You cannot play the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode if you are not using a Bandai Namco Passport. You can select the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode on the Game Mode Selection Screen if you use a Bandai Namco Passport.

Q3 : Where is my ghost saved?

Ghosts are saved on an online server connected to the game you played. Ghosts are shared nationwide, so you can call a ghost from any arcade.

Q4 : How do I choose a ghost to race?

・"Select by Level" Select a ghost to race from the nationwide ghosts by specifying your level (the progress you earned in the Story Mode). Ten ghosts will be randomly displayed from within the corresponding level. This is the easy-to-use selection method for when you just want to give the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode a try.

・ "Return Stamp to Friend" Opponents who selected your ghost, challenged it, and sent you a stamp can be found in this menu. From here, you’ll be able to return that stamp to your opponent. You’ll also see displayed the ghosts recommended for stamp exchange. Displayed ghosts are limited to a maximum of 20, and as the number of ghosts with delivered stamps increase, they’ll be swapped out based on age and shuttle frequency.

・ Search for an Opponent From here, you’ll be able to find a ghost to battle in a variety of ways, e.g. searching by name, finding people you’ve challenged in the past, and picking out opponents from people who’ve played at the store you’re at.

・ Japan Challenge Select a region, such as the Minami-Kanto region or the Hokuriku region, then select a district within that region. The cars for that district will be displayed after your selection.

Q5: After starting to play, a message saying “Stamp has been delivered. Race to get it!” suddenly pops up.

A stamp is displayed when your ghost was challenged in an online ghost versus battle. If you select “Yes” to this message, you’ll proceed to the race, and once the race is finished, you’ll get the stamp and be able to send the stamp yourself, too. This acts as a shortcut to “Return Stamp to Friend.”

Q6 : What course will I run in the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode?

No course is determined for the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode. When choosing a racing location from all of the racing areas, each ghost will run the race down the branches they originally did.

E3 : FAQ About the Time Attack Mode

Q1 : What is the Time Attack Mode?

Time Attack Mode is the game mode where you compete against time by yourself on a course where there are no other rival cars.

Q2 : Is the course for the Time Attack predetermined?

You will run a time attack on a predetermined course.

Q3 : Is there anything I should be careful of when choosing the Metro Hwy course?

It requires additional coins to run on the Metro Hwy course. If you don't insert an additional coin in time, the C1 Inner Loop will be chosen automatically. Also, your additionally inserted coin will become invalid when starting an Interruption Versus Battle if you're set to "Welcome Interruptions" while running the Metro Hwy course. (If you select Time Attack and the Metro Hwy course after winning the versus battle, you'll need to insert another additional coin.) It's recommended that you choose "Refuse Interruptions" when doing a Time Attack on the Metro Hwy course.

Q4 : In addition to courses, I can choose the period of time and the background music for the race, but do they affect the time?

The period of time and background music do not particularly affect the time. You should choose a period of time that makes the course easier to see and drive on, and a background music that you can get into a good groove with.

Q5 : The screen glows red during the Time Attack.

That happens at a checkpoint. You can earn a new title by making all of these checkpoints flash.
(In the Hakone and Kobe areas, for early morning it’s a flock of birds and for late night it’s shooting stars; in the Hakone Daikanzan area, for early morning it’s a light airplane and for late night it’s a flash of lighting.)

Q6 : The total of the times for each section on the results screen and the total time aren't the same. Why?

The Time Attack time displays up to the third decimal place of a second (1/1000th of a second), but an even more accurate unit is used in the game's internal time calculations.
Digits below 1/1000th of a second are rounded down on the display, so there may be occurrences where the sum of each section time and the total time are different.

Example)
Section 1 Actual Time (A) 25.12345 s
Section 1 Displayed Time (B) 25.123 s
Section 2 Actual Time (C) 20.64260 s
Section 2 Displayed Time (D) 20.642 s

Displayed Section Sum (B) + (D) 45.765 s
↑Totals the time after the digits after 1/1000th of a second were rounded down.

Actual Total Time (A) + (C) 45.76605
Displayed Total Time 45.766
↑Rounds the digits after the 1/1000th of a second down after totaling the actual time.

E4 : FAQ About VS Player

Q1 : What is VS Player Mode?

An VS Player is a versus battle between players using connections between two or more Driver Units using a network cable. If your interruption settings are set to "Welcome Interruptions," then you can have a versus battle even if you're in another race.

Q2 : How many people can join VS Player Mode?

Up to four people can take part in a versus battle.

Q3 : Can a third or fourth person interrupt when two people are in a versus battle?

A third or fourth person can interrupt even during a versus battle.

Q4 : When a third or fourth person interrupts when two people are in a versus battle, will they enter the race midway?

When a new interrupting player appears, the course, the period of time and all other selections are reset.

Q5 : What courses can you race on in VS Player Mode?

After selecting the racing area, the Driver Unit will automatically decide the start location (start ramp) from those included in that racing area.
The branching selection panel will appear before the course's branching points after starting the race. The race will continue in the direction of the branch selected by the player in first place at that time.

Q6 : What courses can you race on in VS Player Mode?

After selecting the racing area, the Driver Unit will automatically decide the start location (start ramp) from those included in that racing area.

Q7 : Who determines the period of time for the versus battle?

The period of time for the versus battle is determined by majority.

Q8 : Who determines the background music for the versus battle?

The background music for the versus battle is set by the person who first set "Welcome Interruptions." When continuing in versus battles, the person who won first place in the previous race will set the background music.

Q9 : "If all players keep the brake down the handicap will be turned off." appeared when selecting the period of time, but what is a handicap?

The handicap is a system to relieve players who are really falling behind in order to make versus battles more competitive. The strength of the handicap is determined based on the number of that player's gauges. If you want a hardcore battle without a handicap, then when all players in the versus battle step on the brake pedal (the indicator will light up), it will become a "hardcore race" with nohandicap.

Q10 : I got a star mark when I won. What is this star?

You'll get a star depending on your results when winning in versus battles. This star is called an "Outrun Star". The more Outrun Stars a player has, the stronger that player is in versus battles.

Q11 : I lost some of my Outrun Stars. Why?

The rules for the increase and decrease of Outrun Stars are as follows:

Outrun Stars that can be earned per race

Race results
4-player race
3-player race
2-player race

Race results 4-player race 3-player race 2-player race
1st ☆☆☆ ☆☆
2nd ☆☆ N/A
3rd N/A  
4th N/A    

However, the following rules apply for players who have 2,001 or more Outrun Stars:

Outrun Stars that can be earned per race (when you have 2,001 or more)

Race results 4-player race 3-player race 2-player race
1st ☆☆☆ ☆☆
2nd ☆☆ -1
3rd -1  
4th -1    

Q12 : It seems like the distance raced in VS Player is different every time. Why?

The distance raced in an VS Player is decided by the following formula:

Race distance = (basic distance raced) + (additional distance based on the number of players) + (randomly added bonus distance)

・Basic distance raced   Condition 1) No one is using a card. 8. 0 km
  Condition 2) All players have fewer than 20 gauges. 10. 0 km
  Condition 3) One of the players has more than 21 gauges. 13. 0 km

・Additional distance based on the number of players   2 players 2. 0 km
  3 players 3. 0 km
  4 players 4. 0 km

・Randomly added bonus distance   Anywhere from -0.5 to 3.0 km are added randomly.

Q13 : What is 'Vs Grade'?

VS Grade' is a new guide that indicates your VS Player strength.
When you collect 'VS Medals', which you can receive for your VS Player results, your 'VS Grade' increases based on the number of 'VS Medals' you have collected.

Q14 : I won first place in the VS Player and I was taken to the Game Mode Selection Screen. Why?

Whoever reaches first place in the VS Player survives and gets to play one more game.

E5 : FAQ About Other Race-Related Items

Q1 : I want to force the game to end midway.

You can retire (forced termination) by driving the wrong way in-game for more than three seconds when you've set your retire settings to "Yes" in the Car Data Confirmation Screen. Retire settings are valid outside of the VS Player.

Q2 : What happens if I continue on the Driver Unit?

If you select "YES" on continue, the game returns to the beginning of the Game Mode that you were just playing. When continuing in the VS Player, the players who selected "YES" on continue, will race again with the player who was in first place.

F : FAQ About What Can be Done on the Wangan Terminal

F1 : FAQ About Your Garage

Q1 : What can I do in My Garage?

You can do the following:

・Change the order of your registered cars.
・ "Confirm Data" "Attach/Replace Dress-up Parts" (Excluding some models.)
・Purchase dress-up parts in the Maxi Shop.
・ In the Event Menu, you can check the status and results for various events and take other event-related actions.
・ You can change the terminal background from Change Background.

Q2 : I've registered more than six cars, but only five cars are displayed.

When there are 6 or more cars registered, display the cars beyond the 5th by switching tabs at the top of the screen. Also, when you have 26 or more registered, touch the ">>" button on the right side of the screen to display cars from the 26th on.

Q3 : How do I change the order of my cars?

There is a button under each car, "Move this car to the top." You can move your cars to the top of the lineup by touching this button, so repeat this operation many times to put your cars in the order you like.

Q4 : What is the meaning of the order?

The order has no meaning in itself.
But you can only use the first five cars on the Driver Unit.

Q5 : How many cars can I register?

You can register up to 100 cars.

F2 : FAQ About Checking Car Data Confirmation

Q1 : Where can I access Car Data Confirmation?

You can access it on the Wangan Terminal.
The instructions are: "Touch the Screen" > "Use the Bandai Namco Passport" >
"My Garage" > (Select a car) > "Check Car Data Confirmation."

Q2 : When checking my data on a Drive Machine, will the details be the same?

The Car Data Confirmation Screen on the Driver Unit displays the same contents.
It also reflects settings such as the transmission and background music volume in the same way.
You can also 'Change Strength Aura' at a terminal.

Q3 : The rankings of my Time Attack records aren't displayed.

Your personal best time is recorded on the server when playing the Time Attack mode on the Driver Unit, but the rankings aren't displayed until they're finished totaling. Wait a few minutes before checking. Back

F3: FAQ About the Maxi Shop

Q1: I don’t see the button for the Maxi Shop.

When you’ve selected a car that can’t be equipped with dress-up parts, the option won’t display.

Q2: What’s the difference between icons that have “New Product” and ones that have “New Arrival” written on them?

“New Product” appears for dress-up parts that have been newly added to the game.
“New Arrival” is for dress-up parts that you can now purchase thanks to an increase in your shops grade.

Q3: Why does the number and variety of dress-up parts I see in the Maxi Shop vary with car?

Dress-up parts you’ve already acquired aren’t displayed in the Maxi Shop. That’s why your favorite car, specially brought over from the previous game with lots of dress-up parts already equipped, will have fewer dress-up parts in the Maxi Shop than a car you’ve created in the current game that doesn’t have any at all yet.
Also, the line-up of dress-up parts sometimes varies with vehicle.

Q4: How do I increase my shops grade?

Your shops grade goes up as your total amount of accumulated Maxi G increases.
Since there’s no relation between your shop grade and how much Maxi G you spend, feel free to keep picking up the dress-up parts you want without any worry of delaying your shops grade increase.
If you check the dress-up parts in the Due In section of the Maxi Shop, you’ll be able to see in detail how much more Maxi G you need for the next shops grade.

F4 : FAQ About Attaching and Replacing Dress-up Parts

Q1 : Where can I attach/replace Dress-up parts?

You can do so on the Wangan Terminal.
The instructions are: "Touch the Screen" > "Use the Bandai Namco Passport" >
"My Garage" > (Select a car) > "Attach/Replace Dress-up Parts."

Q2 : The "Add or change dress-up parts" button isn't displayed.

This button is not displayed when you are using a car that cannot equip Dress-up parts.

Q3 : The "Attach/Replace Dress-up Parts" button is displayed, but I can't touch it.

You can't touch it when you don't have any Dress-up parts that you can attach/replace, or if you haven't played Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode at least once.

Q4 : How do I attach/replace Dress-up parts?

Touch your favorite part from the Dress-up parts displayed at the bottom of the screen. You can change the type of parts by touching the tab in the center of the screen. When you have a lot of parts, touch the ">>" button to move to the next page and choose from the remaining types of parts.

Q5 : I want to see how the car looks with the Dress-up parts installed.

When you touch each Dress-up part, it will show how they look on the car displayed in the center of the screen.

Q6 : I want to see how the car looks with the Dress-up parts installed from various angles.

Touch the round arrows on the sides of the car displayed in the center of the screen to change the angle of the car. Find your favorite angle and enjoy how your car looks.

Q7 : I want to change the wheel or sticker colors.

Touch the color icon on the left side of the screen to change colors for Dress-up parts that can have their colors changed.

Q8 : I replaced my Dress-up parts, but my changes didn't show up when I tried them in a race.

If you don't finalize your Dress-up parts by touching the "Go with this" button, they won't show up.
The replacements won't show up if you touch the "Return" button while just trying on the parts.

F5 : FAQ About Gifting Discarded Vehicle Cards

Q1 : What does "Gift a Discarded Vehicle Card" do?

"Gift a Discarded Vehicle Card" is a function for registering cars that can start the game "from Episode 21 of Story Mode" or "from a 600 HP/B Class car" on your friend's Bandai Namco Passport. You'll get one Discarded Vehicle Card when playing 60 times with one vehicle.

Q2 : Where can I access "Gift a Discarded Vehicle Card?"

You can do so on the Wangan Terminal. Prepare a Bandai Namco Passport that can gift a Discarded Vehicle Card and a Bandai Namco Passport to gift it to.
The instructions are: "Touch the Screen" > "Use the Bandai Namco Passport" > "Gift a Discarded Vehicle Card."

Q3 : I can't touch "Gift a Discarded Vehicle Card."

You can't touch "Gift a Discarded Vehicle Card" for Bandai Namco Passports that don't have Discarded Vehicle Cards that can be gifted.

Q4 : I can't gift a Discarded Vehicle Card to my friend's Bandai Namco Passport.

The following situations may apply when you can't gift a card:

・You touched the source Bandai Namco Passport when gifting.
 →Touch the destination Bandai Namco Passport.
・You touched a card that already received a Discarded Vehicle Card.
 →You can receive another Discarded Vehicle Card when you use the first one on the Driver Unit.
・It was a Bandai Namco Passport where 100 cars were already registered.
 →You can't gift to a Bandai Namco Passport that has 100 cars registered.

Q5 : Can I gift an already gifted Discarded Vehicle Card to another card?

No, you can't gift an already gifted Discarded Vehicle Card to another card.

Q6 : It's inconvenient that I can't use a Discarded Vehicle Card myself.

Since you can gift Discarded Vehicle Cards to any Bandai Namco Passport other than your own, you can use your own Discarded Vehicle Cards by gifting your cards back and forth with friends that play Maximum Tune.

Q7: Are there any benefits to the giver when a discarded vehicle card is given as a present?

Both the giver and the recipient get Bonus Maxi G when a discarded vehicle card is gifted.

G : FAQ About Tuning (Step-up) and Dress-up

G1 : FAQ About Tuning (Step-up)

Q1 : When I beat a rival in Story Mode, my car experienced Tuning. What is Tuning

Your car will experience Tuning when fulfilling certain conditions, such as defeating a rival character in Maximum Tune. If you continue Tuning, you can defeat even faster rivals and produce faster times in the Time Attack.

Q2 : It looks like there are types of Tuning, but what are they?

There are two types of Tuning in Maximum Tune: "Power Options" that raise your car's acceleration and maximum speed and "Handling Options" that raise your cornering limits. The player can choose which type of Tuning to focus on. The settings can be made however you like, such as a thrilling, all-power car, or a car that focuses on cornering with tight handling.

Q3 : What are the settings?

You can reset the power and handling at your discretion on the gauges earned after Episode 21. These are the settings. You can continue winning in matches by adjusting your settings depending on the course that your higher ranking rivals race on. Also, you can produce faster times by adjusting your settings according to the course of your Time Attack.

Q4 : Where can I adjust the settings?

You can change your settings before your race in each Game Mode once the ability to change the settings becomes available.
*For some models, "Tuning" becomes "Step-up" and the details will differ.

G2 : FAQ About Dress-up (Excluding Some Models)

Q1 : What is Dress-up?

You can change (customize) your car's appearance as you like in Maximum Tune. This is called Dress-up.

Q2 : How do I use Dress-up?

Go to the Maxi Shop on the terminal unit.
here, you’ll be able to freely spend your Maxi G to purchase whatever dress-up parts you choose.
You’ll also be able to change and purchase dress-up parts when your shops grade increases after playing in online ghost versus battle mode.

Q3: How do I get Maxi G?

You can acquire Maxi G by beating an opponent’s ghost in online ghost versus battle mode. (Even if you lose, though, you’ll get a little bit anyway.)

Q4: It’s such a pain to have to dress-up a newly-registered car from scratch!

You’re able to save up Maxi G on your card, so any Maxi G you earn with a car can be used on any car registered to that car’s card.
Because you have the option of using the Maxi G you’ve earned with a more familiar car to dress-up a newly-registered car, there isn’t any hassle associated with dressing-up from scratch.

Q5 : What types of parts are there in Dress-up?

There are the following types of Dress-up parts:

 ・Aero Parts
 ・Bonnet
 ・Wing
 ・Wheel
 ・Back Mirror
 ・Stickers
 ・Neon
 ・Trunk lid

Q6 : How do I attach/replace Dress-up parts?

You can attach/replace Dress-up parts after earning them on the Terminal unit.

Q7 : I have the feeling that the wheel designs that I can choose change sometimes.

You can select your wheels from five real-world manufacturers. Since the Wheel Selection Screen is divided by manufacturer, the wheels that you can select will change when the manufacturers change.

Q8 : Does my car's performance change depending on its Dress-up parts?

Your car's performance doesn't change depending on its Dress-up parts. Select your parts with a focus on appearance.
*Some models cannot earn or attach/replace "Dress-up Points" or "Dress-up Parts."

H : FAQ About How to Use the Card

Q1 : What kind of cards can I use on Maximum Tune 5DX Plus?

You can use the "Bandai Namco Passport" in Maximum Tune 5DX Plus. For more details, see the "Bandai Namco Passport Site"

Q2 : How do I use the Bandai Namco Passport?

You can use the Bandai Namco Passport by just placing it on the card reader on the Driver Unit or the Wangan Terminal.

Q3 : Where can I get a Bandai Namco Passport?

You can buy it on either the "Driver Unit" or the "Wangan Terminal." At some game centers, you may also be able to buy it at a card vending machine other than the Maximum Tune machines.

Q4 : I have various cards registered on two Bandai Namco Passports. Can I combine them into one card?

You can buy it on either the "Driver Unit" or the "Wangan Terminal." At some game centers, you may also be able to buy it at a card vending machine other than the Maximum Tune machines.

Q5 : When I touch the Bandai Namco Passport, it displays "This BANAPASSPORT Card's* data is locked" and I can't play the game.

You can't use a card that's currently in use on another Driver Unit or the Wangan Terminal. Use it after it's no longer being used on another Driver Unit or the Wangan Terminal. Also, if this message appears even though the card isn't being used in another Driver Unit or the Wangan Terminal, there is a possibility that the data wasn't saved properly when finishing the game you just played. Please wait for at least the amount of time that is displayed as "time remaining" on the screen (Please wait about # minutes), and try again.

*"BANAPASSPORT Card" has been renamed "Bandai Namco Passport".

Q6 : The Bandai Namco Passport won't load even after using it.

If the card won't read even after placing it on the card reader when it's in a readable state, then it's possible the card has been scratched or warped. See the item, "My Card was Damaged." It may not be useable due to network conditions. Also, the server is offline for maintenance from 2:00 to 7:00(Japan Time), so the card won't be usable during these times. Please keep this in mind.

Q7 : My Bandai Namco Passport is damaged.

If a card is physically damaged, such as by being broken or cracked, that card can't be used. If the exterior looks clean, but the card is warped, it may not be usable due to damage to the internal antenna. In that case, prepare a new card, so that you can migrate the data from the "Bandai Namco Passport Site" using the "Data Migration" function. For more information, see the Bandai Namco Passport Site.
Bandai Namco Passport Site

Q8 : I lost my Bandai Namco Passport.

If your card is lost or stolen, prepare a new card, so that you can migrate the data from the "Bandai Namco Passport Site" using the "Data Migration" function. For more information, please see the Bandai Namco Passport Site. Bandai Namco Passport site.
Bandai Namco Passport Site

Q9 : Is there a distinction between the front and the back when touching the Bandai Namco Passport?

It doesn't matter whether you use the front or the back of the card.

Q10 : Can I sell or transfer my Bandai Namco Passport?

We don't permit the buying, selling or transferring of the card. Please refrain from these actions.

Q11 : My game data wasn't saved after the game ended.

Since "Maximum Tune 5DX Plus" uses a wide-area network, there may occasionally be cases where data can't be saved normally due to unintentional communication errors. Also, the display of the online status is only a reference point, so it may not perfectly reflect the actual network status. Please keep this in mind.

I : Other Game Elements

I1 : FAQ About Levels

Q1 : What do the levels mean?

These indicate your game progress throughout the entirety of Maximum Tune.

Q2 : What is the first level?

It's the N class.

Q3 : How do the levels increase?

N class → C9 class → C7 class → ... → C1 class → B9 class → B7 class → ... → B1 class → A9 class → ...?
Your level never goes down.

Q4 : What are the conditions required to level up?

We can't tell you everything, but we'll tell you a little bit about the first stages of the game.

・VS Player Outrun Stars:Level up one level with 20 stars earned
Level up one level with 50 stars earned
Level up one level with 100 stars earned ・Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode Victory Count:Level up one level with 20 wins
Level up one level with 50 wins
Level up one level with 100 wins

Q5 : What is the highest level?

Find out for yourself.

Q6 : Where can I check my level?

It's always displayed in the bottom right corner of the screen during the race, and on the Car Data Confirmation Screen (1/9) on the drive machine or the Wangan Terminal.

I2 : FAQ About Titles

Q1 : What is a title?

They show your play style in the game throughout the entirety of Maximum Tune 5DX Plus.

Q2 : What's the first title?

It's "Wangan Beginner"

Q3 : How do the titles increase?

Titles don't increase. You can choose whether to use a title or not when you earn it. You can keep changing to your new title, or you can keep a title that you like forever.

Q4 : What are the conditions for earning a title?

Please see the "Titles" item in the "Game Description." Some of the earning conditions for titles are published there.

Q5 : What's the strongest title?

There is no strength or weakness in titles. The strongest title is the one that you like.

Q6 : Where can I check my title?

You can check it on the Car Data Confirmation Screen (1/9) on the Driver Unit and the Wangan Terminal.

J: FAQ About Cars

Q1: Which car manufacturers can I choose from?

You can choose between cars from Acura, Audi, BMW, CHEVROLET, DODGE, Lamborghini, MAZDA, Mercedes-Benz, MITSUBISHI, NISSAN, RUF, SUBARU, and TOYOTA.

Q2: Which car is the fastest?

The cars all move differently depending on their handling method. There are basically four types: FR, MR, RR, and 4WD. Try out each one and see which one suits you best. Within each handling style there are also four-speed and nine-speed cars, cars with easier to read speedometers, and cars with differences in the way brakes handle, so you should pick a car that fits your play style. That will be the fastest car for you. Another way is to simply pick your favorite car and just stick to it—with practice, it will become the fastest car for you. After all, being able to drive your favorite car is the very essence of Maximum Tune!

Q3: Do certain cars perform better or worse on certain courses?

Just like in real life, lighter cars are better suited to more technical courses, but heavier cars shine on courses that call for top speeds.

Q4: I want to change the car type I registered.

You cannot change a registered car type.

Q5: I want to change the name I gave my car.

You can't change the "name" you gave to a car after it's registered.

Q6: What is the registered region on my car?

A car's registered region is the same as the region of the drive machine used to register the car, or the region of the Wangan terminal that you used to carry over your card data.

Q7: I want to change the registered region for my car.

You cannot change the registered region for your car.

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