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Hello,

I'm looking for a Mario Kart GP 2 Triforce setup and the Steering Control PCB to complete my Mario Kart GP 2 sit down machine. Please, send me a private message if you have one.

Thanks,
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The Mario Kart GP2 Triforce setup uses the same exact setup as WMMT 1/2. In case you do not get anyone hitting you up with an offer.
 
Yes on Chihiro. That game originally comes in a Triforce version that doesnt have a GDROM port but instead of a regular media board, has board with a cart full of memories. I would advice you to get one with a GDROM port so you can load any other game. Of course we are talking all the time about type 3, the type 1 has a regular NETDIMM on top and only a few games load on it. Not Mario Kart AFAIK.

Type 3
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Type 1
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So I need a Triforce Type 3 with a GD-ROM. What about a CF Card setup for Type 3 like for Chihiro or Naomi?

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WMMT 1/2 on Chihiro correct?

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Yep. As @Darksoft stated, the PCB/Steering/I/O are identical and I don't recall MKGP2 having GDROM so if CF card setup is possible, the DIP switches may need to be changed(?) You're better off netbooting as an original MKGP2 board is rare let alone someone willing to give it up for a decent price.
 
So I need a Triforce Type 3 with a GD-ROM. What about a CF Card setup for Type 3 like for Chihiro or Naomi?

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Yeah. Mario Kart won't run on a Type 1. You need a type 3. But as Darksoft was saying, MK1 and 2 came on Namco's NAND based media board. This media board has a NAND cart and can't be used to play other games. You can buy a MK triforce but you will only be playing MK if you do. You want to try to find a Triforce with a Sega media board. You can identify it by looking for the GD-ROM port.

After you find one you will want to either netboot the versions of Mario Kart found on the web (converted from NAND to netboot/CF as this was never a game released on GD-ROM) or load Darksoft's custom firmware and boot it off of a standard CF card adapter. I can sell you a CF kit that works in both the Triforce or Chihiro Type 3s. It includes the IDE CF adapter, power loom that works in either system, and a CF card with the game loaded on it.
 
Ok, I now have things clear. I hope somebody can offer me one soon. The other part is the Steering Control PCB. Is there any other one compatible besides the WMMT 1/2?

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Ok, I now have things clear. I hope somebody can offer me one soon. The other part is the Steering Control PCB. is this one custom for Mario Kart GP 2 or can I use one from another Triforce game or even Chichiro, Naomi, etc?

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It's JVS so any Sega JVS IO will work. I think that's the info you are asking for.
 
Ok, I now have things clear. I hope somebody can offer me one soon. The other part is the Steering Control PCB. is this one custom for Mario Kart GP 2 or can I use one from another Triforce game or even Chichiro, Naomi, etc?

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It's JVS so any Sega JVS IO will work. I think that's the info you are asking for.
I think he means the ffb Pcb.
 
It's called Steering Control PCB in the manual but I assume is the FFB yeah.

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Is the FFB pcb compatible with all Naomi, Triforce, Chihiro, and Lindbergh driving games? Are they difficult to find or implement in a universal cabinet?
 
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It the FFB pcb compatible with all Naomi, Triforce, Chihiro, and Lindbergh driving games? Are they difficult to find or implement in a universal cabinet?
No, but @winteriscoming has a pretty cool JVS board that works with all of them with profile switching...

Custom JVS I/O - MEGA JVS

But is currently in negotiations with the big dawgs to provide this cool device to the masses.
 
Will a Japanese Triforce type 3 play english region games withe the CF Card reader or do I need some kind of region change mod?

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Will a Japanese Triforce type 3 play english region games withe the CF Card reader or do I need some kind of region change mod?

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A JPN Triforce will play everything. However, the games will be in Japanese. If you want English, you need to change the region.
 
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