Favourite cab;
Initial D v3 (one half of a twin). I just really like the game that much, the first one in particular is really challenging to complete in single player, each new track massively ramps up the difficulty and it forces you to get good at the game in order to progress. The only disappointment for me is that v2 is an utter cake walk in comparison and v3 isn't much better (although there are far more courses so it still takes a lot of credits to master). As for the cab itself, all sega sitdown drivers look sexy imo and are a blast to play on. It's just fun, the force feedback and the subwoofer under your seat 'n ****. Another good point is that "norms" think it's cool and don't think you're a total geek for owning one.
What I'd like next; an Initial D 4/5/6 lindbergh cab. Think it'll be some time before they are affordable to import however and I'm not sure I'd ever spend more than £1k on a cab, so I might not ever own one.
Other drivers I've owned; F355 to OutRun2 conversion, STC to Initial D conversion, Club Kart Prize to Initial D conversion.
In terms of candy cabs, started with an
Impress, nice cab and for a Capcom fanboy like me cool to have something with the logo on it. The frameless monitor is an utter pita though, I would not recommend owning one if you're likely to need to take the monitor out. It is far too easy to neck the tube on the cab power supply, as I found out to my considerable cost.
Had at least 3 UK
Naomi Universals, maybe 4 or 5, I lose track. Good cabs to work on and have chopped 2 myself. Cba with that stuff anymore though.
Mushiking conversion, lovely little cab and another fun project, but found it impractical to actually play games on. Too **** small. Having seen a Mini Cute in the flesh I don't think I'd ever bother with one of those either, massively overpriced imo.
OK Baby, cracking cab for the money. Not as sexy as a Sega cab, but really very solidly built and easy to strip down and refurb. Nice to play on too, although the stock monitor is a bit crappy apparently (the one to pass through my hands had a replacement).
Lindbergh Uni (UK), an acquired taste but looks much better in the flesh than it does in pictures, I think it's the fact it's a stand up cab (once you're stood infront of it you only really see the top half). Very solid build, the base weighs about the same as a baby elephant, really nice control panel and comfortable to play on. If you want an HD cab and don't have the funds for a vewlix, go for it.
New Net City, total sex. Anybody who likes Naomis should save up and own one of these at some point. All the sweet looks of a cheapo conversion, but with the correct legs and polished leg covers, all the correct little stickers and bits and bobs to induce nergasm. Oh and the tosh pf is ok I suppose
I've actually owned a slightly weird set of cabs, have never had a NAC or an Egret/AWSD, which seem to be the most owned Japanese candys. I should probably own one of those at some point, although I'd rather have something more interesting to look at, like a Windy
Oooh, I also owned a 4 button woody, my first cab. It was ****. I mosly played Garou Special and Final Fight on it.