Sense and Sensibility [A Build Log]

[HaCKs]

The same exact thing happened to me except I was in my supra and I was run off the road by some dumb blonde in an AUDI A4, I spun around twice and BONKED the center divider (ruining a $2000 bumper and cracking an $800 BBS rim) She claimed UP AND DOWN that because she didn't hit me it wasn't her fault, but the judge saw right through her and sided with me, I'm not sure about how things work in Australia but with how ed americas justice system is and the fact that I was fine without a witness, you should be compensated. Were you wearing your leathers?

[twwen2]

The same exact thing happened to me except I was in my supra and I was run off the road by some dumb blonde in an AUDI A4, I spun around twice and BONKED the center divider (ruining a $2000 bumper and cracking an $800 BBS rim) She claimed UP AND DOWN that because she didn't hit me it wasn't her fault, but the judge saw right through her and sided with me, I'm not sure about how things work in Australia but with how ed americas justice system is and the fact that I was fine without a witness, you should be compensated. Were you wearing your leathers?

Wow same scenario. Yeah i had my top half on, helmet, jacket & gloves. Was only wearing heavy jeans and sneakers down below though. The jeans didn't last long, let me tell you.

Sneakers stayed on somehow though!

I'm hoping (and quite confident) that with my witness stement and legal backing i will be fully compensated. It's all in the hands of the legal clinic now.

[HaCKs]

I'll never ever get on a bike without full leathers. My father was a turn medic at Leguna Seca when he was younger and I grew up hearing about people getting burns under their leathers.

[twwen2]

***Ok guys, just a little heads up***

As you can tell, i'm back from my little holiday. Tonight i thought i would set up the tubing runs and get that all sorted. Well it turns out that the Feser tubing is too stiff and thin-walled to be able to make the bends i wanted, so i'mma have to re-think my layout. This might mean cutting some more holes in the case, specifically the mobo tray, just above the I/O shield.

In the meantime i have requested some replacement rotary fittings from BP, my RMA has been received and they said they'd let me know when the replacements are available. I've no idea how long that will take, most likely a few weeks. I was just gonna use the rotaries anyway, but once i installed them i could actually see them starting to separate under the stress, so i'm not gonna take that risk.

Here's to waiting paitently...

[BlueAqua]

***Ok guys, just a little heads up***

As you can tell, i'm back from my little holiday. Tonight i thought i would set up the tubing runs and get that all sorted. Well it turns out that the Feser tubing is too stiff and thin-walled to be able to make the bends i wanted, so i'mma have to re-think my layout. This might mean cutting some more holes in the case, specifically the mobo tray, just above the I/O shield.

In the meantime i have requested some replacement rotary fittings from BP, my RMA has been received and they said they'd let me know when the replacements are available. I've no idea how long that will take, most likely a few weeks. I was just gonna use the rotaries anyway, but once i installed them i could actually see them starting to separate under the stress, so i'm not gonna take that risk.

Here's to waiting paitently...

Sorry to heat about more waiting. I know how it feels and that's why you need backup rigs.

The Feser tubing is a bit stiffer than Tygon, but what kind of bend were you trying to make?

[twwen2]

+1 for spare rigs. Thankfully my previous rig is still operational.

The bend wasn't a really tight one, but a short section between two 45 degree barbs. The fittings were a bit too close together, which pinched the tubing i think. I'll see if i can get a pic or three to demonstrate.

Some good news: I got an email from BP this morning and my replacement barbs are about to be sent. YAY

[BlueAqua]

+1 for spare rigs. Thankfully my previous rig is still operational.

The bend wasn't a really tight one, but a short section between two 45 degree barbs. The fittings were a bit too close together, which pinched the tubing i think. I'll see if i can get a pic or three to demonstrate.

Some good news: I got an email from BP this morning and my replacement barbs are about to be sent. YAY

I too had a connection I needed to make that was pretty close. I was originally going to use two 45 degree barbs but ended up going with two 90 degree barbs. Think something like that might work?

[Mr.Guvernment]

sexA!

[twwen2]

Need moar airflow = Further nasty hacking of beautiful Lian Li case

Ok so here's the deal.
The case has two internal 120mm intake fans, which i've replaced (a few pages back). Also inside is an 80mm exhaust fan, also replaced with a more suitable candidate straight outa blingville.

The 80mm exhaust fan is mounted on a perforated aluminium plate, shown in the pic below:

As can be seen, there is probably more metal than perforation.
A quick power-on test confirmed my fears, most of the air bounces back off the plate and is returned into the case. The grill is just too restrictive.

So naturally something had to be done. Out to the shed!
Out came my trusty drill, hacksaw and metal file(s). I started by drilling some holes in each corner . I then used the hacksaw to cut between the holes, then finished the job off with a combination of files.

Here's a shot off the plate just before i put it all back together:


Fan mounted on the plate


And the business side. I re-used the stock Lian Li fan guard (originally internal) to act as an external guard (but really to hide my awful cutting skills ).

I'm actually quite pleased with the results!

The wait continues on the BP fittings. Give it a week and i reckon i'll be good to go

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[MomijiTMO]

Good job. Restrictive vent GONE.

[twwen2]

Update Time!

Well since we're all still waiting on the replacement BP rotary fittings, i decided to start installing some other components into the case. I started with the DVD and HDD, eventually finding a combination that works.

The Scythe fan controller slots in the other side, and helps to neaten things up.
Next to go in was the PSU. Man i'm running out of room already!

Just see for yourelves...














There is actually a small gap between the mobo tray and the fan plate, large enough for me to pass some cables out. Pump molex & rpm, rad fans and temp sensor.



And now the wait continues...

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[IanY]

So Twwen2... sorry that Geelong Cats lost to Hawthorn by 27 points

[MomijiTMO]

It's nice to see everything in the box!

I'm watching the Bathurst 1000. Murphy/Richards aren't doing so well Still a LONG way to go.

[.Logic]

Coming along nicely twwen, I reall y want to see this finished

It's nice to see everything in the box!

I'm watching the Bathurst 1000. Murphy/Richards aren't doing so well Still a LONG way to go.

But... but... but... the F1! (sorry I'm a bit of an F1 fanboy )

[BlueAqua]

Looks really nice. Great cable management too. So you're going to have the pump and radiator outside the case?

[dingdong555]

It's nice to see everything in the box!

I'm watching the Bathurst 1000. Murphy/Richards aren't doing so well Still a LONG way to go.

Lowndes FTW!! 888 w00t!

Good job mate.

[MomijiTMO]

lol well he didn't have to smash into our car on mountain straight GRRRRR.

Anyhoo with bent steering we are in 6th. Not bad huh lol.

[emoners]

Looks really nice. Great cable management too. So you're going to have the pump and radiator outside the case?

hahaha I was gonna say the EXACT same things

[switch8]

Excellent twwen! More updates!
Looks great! Just a little more waiting time, then BAM! BP fittings your way!
Keep it up!

[bianco]

looking good twwen2!
btw, the dvd bezel... is that stock or painted black over the original white letterings? thanks man.

[twwen2]

So Twwen2... sorry that Geelong Cats lost to Hawthorn by 27 points

Ahh yes, we've moved on since then... I don't really mind, i don't even barrack for them. Twas a good hard-fought win by the Hawks.

Coming along nicely twwen, I reall y want to see this finished

Me too

Looks really nice. Great cable management too. So you're going to have the pump and radiator outside the case?

hahaha I was gonna say the EXACT same things

Lol. YES!
I'll have pictures soon. I'm actually really pleased with the pump mounting. I've still gotta decide where to put the rad though...

[twwen2]

Excellent twwen! More updates!
Looks great! Just a little more waiting time, then BAM! BP fittings your way!
Keep it up!

Thanks bro.

looking good twwen2!
btw, the dvd bezel... is that stock or painted black over the original white letterings? thanks man.

It's the Pioneer 215BK, stock. No painting, straight out of the box.

[twwen2]

Pump & Radiator mounting

Ok i promised pictures of how i mounted the pump and now i deliver!
I also mounted the rad, there's some awful pics of that but they'll have to do for the meantime.


The UN pump brackets are teh bomb i tell you!



And now those horrible out-of-focus photos of the rad mounted






And lastly a shot of the case in position! This will be it's home for the next year or so. The EK res may well end up in that exact position, i'll have to experiment:


It seems that the new BP rotary fittings are finally making an appearance, so hopefully i'll have mine soon...

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[Kibbler]

Those D-plugs on the rad, they're friction fit? You're not worried about...you know...the rad falling over and the fittings pulling loose?

[twwen2]

Yes they're only held together by the force of the o-rings against the wall of the female plug. Thankfully that force is large!

The rad won't be falling over anytime soon, as can be seen in the pic it is bolted to the side of the desk.

Edit: Then again, the pic is so bad i don't blame you for missing it. In fact i wouldn't be surprised if i'm the only one who can see it!