Project Turtle: 1993 Toyota Tercel/56K=FAIL - Page 4

HiJackZX1 · 02-25-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by freeflashstuff

Well, it cost $50, but I got it done. memtest86+ showed the RAM was OK, so I got on eBay and got something close to what I had. Mine was an Intel Pentium 4 with HyperThreading 3.2Ghz/1Mb cache/800Mhz FSB. What I found was an Intel Pentium 4 with HyperThreading 3.2Ghz/512Kb Cache/800Mhz FSB. I don't think there will be much of a difference, but we'll see.

On the plus side of things, I'm trying out Centrafuse. I love how I can actually connect my iPhone to it through BlueTooth. I also love the smoothness(is that even a word?) of the UI. I love RoadRunner(RideRunner) too, but it's a little harder to manage and setup. (Now if I could just find a Tercel or a Toyota skin for it...

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I don't think it will be a noticeable difference either. Lets just hope it is the processor and not the MoBo (knock on wood).

Yes smoothness is a word, lol. Wait till you see Centrafuse 3, that is supper smooth and alot easier to use. I use CF because I have multiple screens and sound cards and CF works with them all. I have never tried Ride Runner, but it doesn't work out of the box, users have to tweak it to their liking, but if your into that, it will be a good venture. I just wanted it to work with no tinkering, its bad enough the hardware needed to be tinkered with so much.

freeflashstuff · 02-25-2009, 11:43 PM

Yes, but CF3 isn't out yet, is it? I'm more than hoping it's not the MoBo, I'm praying it's not the MoBo. This one took 3 RMAs to finally get one that would actually POST! TigerDirect was kind to me on that.

I pulled the processor out and noticed some pins were bent and one was missing, so that could be my problem there, but idk

HiJackZX1 · 02-26-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by freeflashstuff

Yes, but CF3 isn't out yet, is it? I'm more than hoping it's not the MoBo, I'm praying it's not the MoBo. This one took 3 RMAs to finally get one that would actually POST! TigerDirect was kind to me on that.

I pulled the processor out and noticed some pins were bent and one was missing, so that could be my problem there, but idk

No it isnt, I am patiently waiting for it. I am happy with CF 2 though. Well I hope it was the processor also. I know when I RMAed my MoBo it took almost 2 months to get back.

freeflashstuff · 02-26-2009, 12:55 PM

The processor and Arctic Silver thermal paste shipped out today. MAYBE I will have them by the end of next week...

freeflashstuff · 02-26-2009, 08:29 PM

Also, I ordered a MadCatz PS3 keyboard on eBay. I got it today, with the USB charging cable, but sans the wireless USB receiver...

I emailed the guy who sold it to me(gamernuts), and I'm waiting on a reply.

freeflashstuff · 03-01-2009, 01:32 PM

He got my message and sent out the receiver yesterday afternoon. It's gonna have to all come in by this Saturday, or it'll be another week before I can get it all reinstalled.

freeflashstuff · 03-01-2009, 08:02 PM

Started on the fiberglassing process today, got all the dimensions measured and got all of the supplies together. I am having a friend of mine do it all for me. I will have to go without the bezel for a few days, so I will pull out my radio when I do that, because I don't want to run the risk of it getting stolen. On the plus side, I might actually pay attention to my driving for once. LOL

Should be able to begin the molding process Tuesday(Monday's bad for both of us) if I can manage to get away from the house for about 2 hours. Also plan on fixing some wiring while we're waiting on the fiberglass to set. Planning on making it all look as OEM as possible(paint it matte black, maybe texture it like the rest of the dash if it's not too time consuming). I should have everything in by the end of the week. I'll post updates as things occur and arrive.

freeflashstuff · 03-03-2009, 06:49 PM

About to go and do some more fiberglassing, but first, an update...

Waiting for RMA on my MotherBoard...

IDK what happened on it, but it still has bioStar's 1yr warantee, so I'm waiting on that. The processor came in today(!), but now I don't have a motherboard....

Will post pix of fiberglassing.

HiJackZX1 · 03-04-2009, 06:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by freeflashstuff

About to go and do some more fiberglassing, but first, an update...

Waiting for RMA on my MotherBoard...

IDK what happened on it, but it still has bioStar's 1yr warantee, so I'm waiting on that. The processor came in today(!), but now I don't have a motherboard....

Will post pix of fiberglassing.

Just remember to be careful with the next MoBo. They are very delicate when it comes to bumping them and stuff. If you have to do any changed to it, make sure power has been disconnected 100%.

freeflashstuff · 03-04-2009, 09:57 AM

It's probably gonna be a while on the RMA, it seems like they're not gonna be very cooperative. I'm still expecting an email from them with instructions for the RMA. But on the + side, Saul and I got some work done, but no fiberglassing yet.

Pix:

Saul cutting a piece of metal for a brace

Saul grinding the "pills" off the mounting(DIN) bracket

Test fitting the brace

Test fit of assembly(after welding the brace on)

Grinding it all smooth

Measuring the Lilliput

Mounting the Lilliput bracket

Test fitting the Lilliput

Final

Wire repair

All installed(had to hack up bezel for all to fit and to be ready to fiberglass next time)

HiJackZX1 · 03-04-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by freeflashstuff

It's probably gonna be a while on the RMA, it seems like they're not gonna be very cooperative. I'm still expecting an email from them with instructions for the RMA. But on the + side, Saul and I got some work done, but no fiberglassing yet.

Pix:

Saul cutting a piece of metal for a brace

Saul grinding the "pills" off the mounting(DIN) bracket

Test fitting the brace

Test fit of assembly(after welding the brace on)

Grinding it all smooth

Measuring the Lilliput

Mounting the Lilliput bracket

Test fitting the Lilliput

Final

Wire repair

All installed(had to hack up bezel for all to fit and to be ready to fiberglass next time)

That actually looks pretty good. That is the reason I went with 4 EBY701s, it is so easy to get them looking factory without that many mods. Only thing left it to do your bezel. The EBY701 and the HU look like they were made for each other.

freeflashstuff · 03-04-2009, 06:33 PM

I know, huh? Saul and I were freaking out about that. As soon as I can get away from home again for 2 hours, we should be able to wrap it all up then I can leave the bezel and bracket with Saul so he can finish up. Another hour after that, and it should all be done. He's doing this for me in exchange for me fixing/rebuilding his computer. I'm getting ready to call BioStar again and see WTF their problem is. they never e-mailed me instruction about the RMA....

freeflashstuff · 03-04-2009, 08:11 PM

I got the instructions from BioStar, I have to pay to send it back, so I'm saying screw it and I'm gonna get a bigger, better board(Socket 478) if I can find one cheap enough...

rdholtz · 03-04-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by freeflashstuff

I got the instructions from BioStar, I have to pay to send it back, so I'm saying screw it and I'm gonna get a bigger, better board(Socket 478) if I can find one cheap enough...

Maybe you'd be interested in something like the very-low-power-usage Intel D945GCLF2 Mini-ITX motherboard; it's what MeeM just put in his system. It has the Atom 330 Dual-Core processor and 945 graphics. You can find it for under $90 shipped. Add 2GB DDR2 667 memory SODIMM for around $30 shipped, and you're in business.

freeflashstuff · 03-04-2009, 09:01 PM

What about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=270349566800

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