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by eltonbird
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [All] [Generic] Cobra 4138 Romote reprogramming?
Replies: 1
Views: 2012

[All] [Generic] Cobra 4138 Romote reprogramming?

I've got this alarm / immobiliser fitted, and last night my fob lost sync / broke and I can't find my spare. Had to be towed home until I could find my PIN and override procedure in the manual. I've looked online but can't find any guides on how to re-sync a remote, so not sure if I'm stuck using th...
by eltonbird
Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Forza 3 Vs GT5
Replies: 52
Views: 3559

Re: Forza 3 Vs GT5

Just to pop back on topic.. The article linked to is a little bit pro GT, being a PSX website, no? To give Kazunori Yamauchi too much credit for the GT-R is a bit off? Polyphony just designed the interface for the dash centre console, didn't they? Anyway, GT5 is next year (Japan Spring probably turn...
by eltonbird
Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: iPhone gamers?
Replies: 4
Views: 566

Re: iPhone gamers?

If anyone wants some good iPhone gaming, my game MIXT now has a FREE lite version :-

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSt ... 11917&mt=8

And the full game has dropped to 59p!

Can't say fairer than that! ;)
by eltonbird
Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Forza Ferraris!
Replies: 2
Views: 448

Re: Forza Ferraris!

hmm, I think it's looking quite a big step forward from Forza 2.

This vid is a bit of cringe-worthy propaganda, but the game footage looks stunning. The cars are the most detailed I've seen anywhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3XWET4d2hQ&feature=sub
by eltonbird
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Forza Ferraris!
Replies: 2
Views: 448

Forza Ferraris!

Just checked out the latest shots from Forza 3 reveals..

http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/media/ ... shot/1935/

Wow. I'm seriously looking forward to this game. Almafi Coast environment in Italy has about 12 miles of track! Lovely!
by eltonbird
Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360
Replies: 61
Views: 3494

Re: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360

I don't think you can really compare gears 2, and Uncharted2 in that way. Gears uses unreal Engine 3. That engine performs better on 360, almost every multiplatform game using it either runs faster, higher res, or just plain nicer on the 360. Uncharted2 is a custom PS3 engine. I don't think they can...
by eltonbird
Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360
Replies: 61
Views: 3494

Re: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360

Yes, but another thing people forget about, is design! Many of the Sony exclusive teams have a history since PS2 (or longer), where they had a lot less performance to play with. Experience with getting incredible looking things out of more limited hardware is invaluable. There's no way of knowing, o...
by eltonbird
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360
Replies: 61
Views: 3494

Re: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360

Another interesting game when comparing PS3 and 360, is Dirt 2. It's another one that suffers a lot more frame rate drops, and screen tears, despite using half the effective resolution (due to anti-aliasing methods used) of the 360 version. Now the Codemasters's engine is built on top of "Phyre...
by eltonbird
Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360
Replies: 61
Views: 3494

Re: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360

PS3's problem is it's CPU is immense, but very hard to get the "theoretical" maximum out of. Add to that, it's GPU is seriously under powered. The 360 can do a lot more pixels, which is why so many games run at higher resolution or have a better quality of Anti-aliasing than the PS3 versio...
by eltonbird
Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: iPhone gamers?
Replies: 4
Views: 566

Re: iPhone gamers?

Cheers!

Glad you got the concept and liked it though! Getting press for iPhone stuff is a nightmare.. just too many apps!
by eltonbird
Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360
Replies: 61
Views: 3494

Re: Uncharted 2 not possible on xbox 360

Had to comment on the Batman stuff. I played the demo first on the 360, then on the PS3, and I was quite shocked that it looked noticeably worse to me on the PS3. There's more slowdown, screen tearing, and the resolution / Anti-aliasing is noticeable worse in game (hard to tell in cut-scenes). The s...
by eltonbird
Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: iPhone gamers?
Replies: 4
Views: 566

iPhone gamers?

Hi, thought I'd do a cheeky plug for an iPhone game I've just released! If anyone's looking for a cool new game, check out Mixt. It's an original action / puzzle game. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDX5z40f-K4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW1hZrnZ_gY buy it here! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObject...
by eltonbird
Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Alarm Fitting Recommendation?
Replies: 3
Views: 979

[Mk2] [Turbo] Alarm Fitting Recommendation?

I've just purchased my first Turbo, and I need to upgrade it's current Cat 2 rated "Selca IM3.22" immobiliser to a Thatcham Cat 1 system.

Would anyone be kind enough to recommend a good, not too pricey alarm and reliable company / fitting service?

Thanks for any advice! :O)
by eltonbird
Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Scorpion 1218T2 help needed!
Replies: 0
Views: 730

[Mk2] [NA] Scorpion 1218T2 help needed!

My alarm has just started going off about a minute after arming. According to the dash LED flashes, it says that the Siren power supply has been disconnected. I'm guessing it's probably the built in power supply (which powers the siren in the event of the car battery being disconnected) either comin...
by eltonbird
Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2 NA] Squeeking in gear, low revs, when cold
Replies: 6
Views: 339

Re: [Mk2 NA] Squeeking in gear, low revs, when cold

I forgot all about this post as it went so long without any replies! Thanks for your input. My squeek did go away for about 2 months, but has come back again. I'm pretty sure mine is worse with a near full tank too...
by eltonbird
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:33 am
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Bolney 2006 - Convoy from Reading. (& Fleet Services)
Replies: 6
Views: 955

Re: Bolney 2006 - Convoy from Reading. (& Fleet Services)

I should be in from Reading to.


Elton.
by eltonbird
Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:27 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2 ] Front tyre wear.. ?
Replies: 3
Views: 196

Re: [Mk2 ] Front tyre wear.. ?

I might just give it a go then. Last time I got new tyres (Goodyear GS-D3's) alround. My rears have just worn out and were changed last week. In the same time, the fronts have only worn down the tread on the very inside edge only, but the rest of the tyre looks literally brand new. I guess 20 quid o...
by eltonbird
Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2 ] Front tyre wear.. ?
Replies: 3
Views: 196

[Mk2 ] Front tyre wear.. ?

Due to the way only the inside inch or so of the front tyres seem to get any real wear and end the life of what otherwise look like almost perfect tyres, has anyone ever tried getting their front tyres swapped around at the first sign of wear? From the way my last tyres wore out, It would seem to me...
by eltonbird
Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:37 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: M4 hardshoulder between J11 and 12
Replies: 0
Views: 149

M4 hardshoulder between J11 and 12

This morning, around 8:30. Black Mk2 Rev3, only saw it thru the traffic as I hooned past in the outside lane :)

Hope it wasn't anything too serious.
by eltonbird
Thu Oct 27, 2005 4:28 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Strange Battery / Ignition Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 415

Re: Strange Battery / Ignition Problem

Thanks for the advice. I'll whip the battery connectors off and give them a good clean later. Hopefully it'll do the trick.

Typical though! I've got to drive from Reading to Liverpool tomorrow and a problem like this pops up just before the trip!

Cheers,

Elton.

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