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10-11-2010, 07:31 AM | #46 | |
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Any updates on this? Doing some research on this, found some information from the unlikeliness of sources, the Dodge Charger forums:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=82946 Apparently there is an optional multimedia interface called MyGig available for the Dodge Charger and Avenger and it is HDD based. it seems to use a PATA 30GB HDD, and a QNX4 filesystem. It is also interestingly enough made by Harmann-Becker (German Company) which I bet is the source for the iDrive system as well. It looks like in the first link I posted they are looking to do the same thing we are trying to do. Here's a link to the Mygig forums where they discuss lots of stuff regarding swapping drives: http://mofv.com/mygig/ It seems Acronis can clone a drive with QNX partitions, I wonder if it can extend them? I may see if I can get a hold of QNX4 and install it on a laptop, then try to extend a partition. still researching... EDIT: Think I found the solution. Check out this post from www.nitroforumz.com: Quote:
Oh, and I was able to find a few PATA HDD's: 320GB: http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CF0Q8wIwAA# 160GB: http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CH0Q8wIwCA#
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10-26-2010, 03:55 AM | #49 |
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Hi Snootch,
thanks for the posted results of the research you did. I was looking for this piece of information some time. I'm about to upgrade my E61 with the new CIC nav in the next weeks. After that I will try to change the Toshiba HDD for a larger SSD. To increase boot time, reliability and space for stored music files. Did you have already the time to test upgrading of the HDD based on the step-by-step description you found? Based on my research the following device is a very good choice: - PhotoFast G-Monster 2,5" IDE V3 SSD 128 GB mit 64MB on-board cache The fastest IDE SSD with already built-in garbage command. Japanese manufacturer website http://www.photofast.co.jp/gmon25_v3.html But I'm not 100% sure concerning compatibility - just have to test. As soon as I have the CIC up and running I will order the SSD and give it a try. br, Matt |
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12-14-2010, 04:10 PM | #51 |
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Let me know how things work out or if I can help (Software Engineer), definitely interested in trying this.
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In Computer we find Hard Drive in Cpu .The computer was for a customer. They wanted windows 98, a fresh install of XP while keeping their old Xp install. A new Hard drive was purchased for the new OS's along with a Sata controller as their computer did not have Sata. The Sata controller and 250GB HD was cheaper than the 250 ATA HD with shipping.
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03-02-2011, 02:06 AM | #56 | |
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If you still need help with the linux stuff shoot me a PM. Better yet, If you can dd the drive to a local file that would probably be best =D |
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03-02-2011, 01:06 PM | #57 | |
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Since more space for music can be fixed with a USB stick
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03-02-2011, 08:08 PM | #58 |
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a word of warning, automotive HDD differs so much from desktop HDD, in many aspect(mostly durability) I don't recommend doing swaps if you plan to use retail drives. how do I know this? I work in HDD business if you put in a retail drive I doubt it will survive more than a year depending on road condition, temp & humidity. although bigger challenge lies with modifying partition table to increase user data area imo.
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03-05-2011, 12:43 PM | #59 |
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My hard drive went dead after buying a retrofit kit from the Canadians at the bimmerretrofit and they have taken forever to get an answer back to me regarding this issue, so finally they claim that I kind of messed up the drive so they are willing to go halfways with the new drive costs. Anyway I could use the image of the QNX OS so I can put my own drive in there and give it a try. Do you guys have an image of your HDD or could you make one and share the ISO? Thank you, Chris |
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Any updates on this?
I'm interested in looking in to this as well. I saw a few earlier posts mentioning you guys dd'd the hard drive image, is there anyway you can share that with me? Please PM me. I'm a software engineer and work with a quite a few low level folks itching for a fun side project... this seems like something fun to look in to. |
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how to mirrored one new HDD? use DD in linux? or use GHOSt in dos? |
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02-02-2012, 01:46 PM | #63 |
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To revive an old thread...
I am getting CIC model soon (4wks) and am happy to try and rip a 1:1 copy off the HDD and upload for everyone. Not bothered with upgrading to larger HDD as I have iphone/memory stick etc.. I would just like to see if there is any structure to the POI and can they be added to the image file. Any pointers on how to rip the HDD would be good, in the meantime I am looking up how to install Linux on my laptop (Win XP x86) or PC (Win 7 x64) and which version is best.
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Excellent, can't wait to hear your results. I've been meaning to make an image of the drive in my car just in case it crashes once I'm out of warranty.
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