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09-02-2002, 08:13 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Sydney, Australia
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How to build your carputer at a liquor store
Struggling with the method for obtaining a suitable remote control on the weekend, and I think I solved the problem.
I plan on using an IRMan like device and Girder to control the system.
After toying with my thinking cap, I ventured down to the local electrical discounters (Harvey Norman Homestarters, for the Australians) and asked if they had any orphaned remote controls - controllers that didn't have anything to control. They had a drawer full of them!
After picking one out (see below), I asked "How much?"
Seems that it couldn't go through the register, and was practically worthless to them, so I suggested a 6 pack in exchange - deal done 
C!
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09-02-2002, 09:08 AM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Norcross GA
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I once purchased an old pickup truck for $250 and a 6pack. Sometimes I think the beer is worth more than the money. :-)
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09-02-2002, 10:20 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Melb, Australia.
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HAHA!
That is a GREAT idea....if I didnt already have my credit card sized one, I'd be goin to my local Dick Smiths or Harvey Norman right now!
haha.......how did u come across this idea?!
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09-02-2002, 10:38 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jarrod
how did u come across this idea?!
I used my brain, and *FLASH* - it happened! 
C!
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09-03-2002, 07:23 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Here, There, Everywhere
Posts: 1,436
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Quote:
Originally posted by C4M
I used my brain, and *FLASH* - it happened!
C!
it sure can do amazing things.. good idea..
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09-03-2002, 09:23 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Sef'Kylar
Posts: 1,421
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i got 2 black and white ccd security cameras for a pack of cigarettes, 2L of coke, and a bag of ice
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Maxima of Doom - project thread - photo gallery
mp3car system is currently FUBAR and finances do not allow for a correction of that situation
Real computer hackers use a rotary cutting tool on their motherboard.
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09-03-2002, 11:38 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Surrey, B.C. Canada
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I have done this a few times with cars I have owned. Take the car down to the body shop and get them to shave all the symbols and stickers....all for a 6 pack!
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09-05-2002, 10:27 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Cambridge & Bristol, UK
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I got a TV yesterday for a pint of larger! The sound has gone on it, but i can use a video to send the sound to a hifi... yay! (i can now watch telly in my room)
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09-05-2002, 11:08 AM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Sef'Kylar
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Quote:
Originally posted by MikeHunt79
I got a TV yesterday for a pint of larger! The sound has gone on it, but i can use a video to send the sound to a hifi... yay! (i can now watch telly in my room)
I got a nice 27" no sound TV by similar methods.. it worked for 2 years untill it just kicked about 2 months ago. So I've been with out a tele.. luckily i have a tuner in my computer
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"Don't make me moderate your ***!"
Maxima of Doom - project thread - photo gallery
mp3car system is currently FUBAR and finances do not allow for a correction of that situation
Real computer hackers use a rotary cutting tool on their motherboard.
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09-13-2002, 03:58 AM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 360
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Quote:
Originally posted by ShinkunoNamida
i got 2 black and white ccd security cameras for a pack of cigarettes, 2L of coke, and a bag of ice
I had to do a double take when I went over the word coke
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09-14-2002, 03:45 AM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: hoppers crossing, victoria, australia
Posts: 281
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wohoo
good topic lol
and wohoo i remembered my old nick password
beer or cigs is a great thing
i got my fully rebuilt engine for my car for a pack of cigarets my mate had pranged his car and was broke and i wanted the engine he says buy us a packet of cigs and its yours so now i have a nice new engine
picked up 2 cars 2 weeks ago for parts for a 6 pack
1 runs and does good burnouts
cheers
pcman
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