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Fuganater
08-17-2011, 07:31 PM
I've been wanting to mod my 360 forever by using the swirl painting technique but that's almost impossible to do where I am. SO I figured I would cover it with Carbon Fiber, add some windows and lights to it.

Here are the parts I have done so far.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07065.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07067.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07071.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07072.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07073.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07077.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07076.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07075.jpg

I like the look so far.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07078.jpg


I've ordered more carbon fiber and the supplies for the windows so that should all be here next week. I'll have another update tomorrow.

Cheers till then.

Twigsoffury
08-18-2011, 02:16 PM
which laminate is that?

looks really nice.

Fuganater
08-18-2011, 05:04 PM
Its the 3M Di-NOC Carbon Fiber from MNPCTECH.com

Fuganater
08-19-2011, 08:07 PM
I did the window work today.

But first here is the batter holder for the controller.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07081.jpg

Here is the plan for the DVD ROM window.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07079.jpg

After cutting and filing for about 2hrs.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07080.jpg
Almost done. Just need to file for another 30 minutes or so.

The plan for the 2 windows in the side of the case. I wanted to do 2 windows so I could still have the XBOX 360 in the middle of the door.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07082.jpg

After cutting.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07083.jpg

After about an hour of filing and sanding.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07085.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07086.jpg
Almost perfect but it doesn't need to be. I'll be using some u-channeling from MNPCTECH to go around the edge so it will look even when I'm done.

Cheers till next time.

CorsePerVita
08-20-2011, 01:57 AM
Looking good!

billygoat333
08-20-2011, 06:56 AM
very nice! :)

Fuganater
08-24-2011, 05:51 AM
Hopefully I will get my MNPCTECH order today so I can finish up the carbon fiber. I also ordered 2 sheets of 1/16" thick and 1/8" thick clear plexi. IDK what size to use so I bought some of each.

I am thinking of cutting out the "XBOX 360" logo on the side so you can see through it but IDK how it will work out. I guess I would have to use my dremel and a routing bit. I have to think about it a bit more.

Fuganater
08-27-2011, 03:26 AM
I decided to cover the DVD ROM with carbon fiber too since you can see it through the window.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07114.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07115.jpg

Came out well. Now all I need for it is the pexi.


Now when I put the carbon fiber on the top half of the case, I covered all of the vent holes. Well that just isn't going to fly if unless I want to burn it up. So I got my small round file and a fine X-acto knife and started to cut out each individual hole. As you can see I got a few done but there are tons more to do.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07118.jpg

That's it for now. I'll be working on the vents for a few hours. I'll post pics when its finished.

Cheers till next time.

msmrx57
08-27-2011, 12:58 PM
Looking good. :up: Yup the holes are a pain but it'll look killer when it's done.

Twigsoffury
08-27-2011, 07:55 PM
Thats a.....hole... lotta work

*rimshot*

Fuganater
09-02-2011, 12:18 PM
The hurricane messed up my mail here :( We only get mail 3 days a week so missing one or 2 days is brutal. I received more supplies today. The only things left to get is the plexi and LEDs.

Before any of that. I finished poking all of the holes on the topside of the case. Took FOREVER. After doing about 10-15 my hand starts to cramp up so I have to take a break. But it does look pretty good.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07221.jpg

Here is the the fan. It has Green LEDs.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07211.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07212.jpg

"Xbox 360" U-Channel from MNPCTECH. I accidently got the smaller stuff for a PC case last time.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07214.jpg

3m Clear tape from MNPCTECH. This was missing from my last order so Bill resent it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07215.jpg

Lets put the fan in.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07216.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07217.jpg

Lots of extra cables... Guess I'll have to sleeve them :D but that will be next week when I get sleeving in for a comparison I'm doing. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07218.jpg

I put the U-Channel on.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07219.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07220.jpg

And finally, I put some of the 3m tape on the back.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07223.jpg

Cheers till next time.

Fuganater
09-06-2011, 07:46 PM
Got my plexi today!! I ordered 2 sheets of 1/16" and 1/8" because I didn't know what I would need.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07302.jpg

After doing some test fits it was clear I needed to use the 1/16" think pelxi.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07303.jpg

And the cutting began! I cut the large window first.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07307.jpg

Installed... you can't really see it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07308.jpg

Now for the DVD window.

Cut and filed. I had to redo this window because I got glue on the first one.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07309.jpg

Done!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07311.jpg

When I made the second it was sitting too low so the disc couldn't spin. A bit of filing and I fixed it good.

Test run!
Off
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07315.jpg

On!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07316.jpg

So far I think it looks good. If I get the LEDs this week then I can finish this up and get the final pics done.

Cheers till next time.

Fuganater
09-18-2011, 11:23 AM
I finally got the LEDs in last week but I was having trouble installing them. I had to find the right combo of wires to get them to work.

Here are the LEDs. 19" strip of Green SMD LEDs
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07375.jpg

Installed on the bottom and top of the case.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07468.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07469.jpg

The wires were a mess so I sleeved them.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07470.jpg

Then tucked them away.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07471.jpg

And they work!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07472.jpg

Next 2 updates will be the final pictures. First the day pictures then the night pictures.

Cheers till then.

Fuganater
09-18-2011, 12:14 PM
Here are the daylight pictures.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07478.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07483.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07476.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07477.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07481.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07480.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07484.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07485.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07486.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07489.jpg

You can view all of these pictures at full res on my blog here (http://fugatech-mods.com/2011/09/18/final-pictures-in-daylight/).

The next and final update will be the night pictures.

Cheers till then.

Fuganater
09-18-2011, 04:47 PM
Here are the final pictures at night.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07503.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07491.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07496.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07498.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07493.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07499.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07500.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07502.jpg

You can view the full res images on my blog here (http://fugatech-mods.com/2011/09/18/final-pictures-at-night/).

Since I don't have a yard and its kinda illegal here to take pictures outside... I'm going to go on my roof and take some in the next few days.

Cheers till then.

xr4man
09-19-2011, 09:51 AM
where are you at that it's illegal to take pictures outside?

Fuganater
09-19-2011, 09:58 AM
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

xr4man
09-19-2011, 11:08 AM
ah i see. the other side of the planet.

CorsePerVita
09-20-2011, 12:02 AM
Looks... So... Cool!

Fuganater
09-20-2011, 01:19 AM
Thanks!

SgtM
09-29-2011, 08:07 PM
Why is it illegal to take pictures outside?

OvRiDe
09-30-2011, 10:58 AM
Why is it illegal to take pictures outside?

You might steal someones soul. :rolleyes:

Fuganater
09-30-2011, 05:55 PM
Why is it illegal to take pictures outside?

Basically they think that I am taking pictures to plot the next attack against their country. But in most places you ca give them a few bucks and they will go away lol. I also fear all the questions that will come up and my french is really bad.

SgtM
09-30-2011, 08:13 PM
Basically they think that I am taking pictures to plot the next attack against their country. But in most places you ca give them a few bucks and they will go away lol. I also fear all the questions that will come up and my french is really bad.

Just put a sign up... "stay away!!"


You might steal someones soul. :rolleyes:

Well, I am good at that. :devcool:

AmEv
09-30-2011, 08:35 PM
Basically they think that I am taking pictures to plot the next attack against their country. But in most places you ca give them a few bucks and they will go away lol. I also fear all the questions that will come up and my french is really bad.


Take it they haven't heard of Google Maps or Earth?

Fuganater
10-01-2011, 05:02 AM
They have never been on the internet AmEv

AmEv
10-01-2011, 12:38 PM
Makes sense.

(man, guess I take the Internet for advantage, especially when I can just go to our local library to use it for free.)

SchaibleTech
12-16-2011, 02:16 PM
How did you power the LED's? Solder it to the mobo?

Fuganater
12-16-2011, 09:06 PM
No, I bought a 3 pin fan Y cable and connected it to the motherboard to give me another header to plug the LEDs into.

SchaibleTech
01-17-2012, 01:01 PM
Nicely done.

Fuganater
01-17-2012, 01:05 PM
Nicely done.

Thanks man! Hopefully in the next year I'm going to WC it :D