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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: fsa on February 09, 2013, 03:25:18 AM

Title: New holes or existing ones
Post by: fsa on February 09, 2013, 03:25:18 AM
When you do any modification on you turbo do you put new holes or do you most likely use the existing ones.

Personally I find it hard to put any holes in my turbo as it changes the look of the system even if it's my spare one, I like to keep it oem.

What are some thoughts on this?
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: MotherGunner on February 09, 2013, 03:57:31 AM
For region, you can go switchless.  For inputs, depending what you want, you really have limited options.
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: Keith Courage on February 09, 2013, 05:20:37 AM
switchless only works on turbo express or GT systems. So you have to use a switch. I usually put a switch on the rear of the system so that way you don't really notice it. Although in the past I have mounted some on the side which still doesn't look bad as long as it is black.
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: MotherGunner on February 09, 2013, 05:25:34 AM
I stand corrected.
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: RainMaker on February 09, 2013, 10:45:44 AM
Hey Keith check your inbox.
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: xelement5x on February 11, 2013, 08:42:36 AM
I wasn't exactly sure what this thread was about when I first read the title :|

Now I see that it's about modding!
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: Duo_R on February 11, 2013, 08:47:31 AM
well for region switch I place them somewhere it isn't obvious, Turbo Duo has switch on the back, and TG-16 I use a very small push switch not very noticeable. But for these you do have to make holes.

for audio and video mod however I do use existing holes, so it looks OEM. Check out the TG-16 that I did for my brother in law not that long ago. I got rid of the RF unit and replaced with video and audio ports, I'm pretty happy with it.

When you do any modification on you turbo do you put new holes or do you most likely use the existing ones.

Personally I find it hard to put any holes in my turbo as it changes the look of the system even if it's my spare one, I like to keep it oem.

What are some thoughts on this?
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: KingDrool on February 11, 2013, 11:38:29 AM
This thread isn't nearly as dirty as I thought it was going to be. Disappointed.
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: GohanX on February 12, 2013, 02:14:44 AM
It depends. I like to keep things looking as stock as possible, but when doing things like installing jacks you pretty much have to do some drilling. I like to put stuff in locations that make it look like it came from the factory, or using tiny parts and placing them in the back.
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: Arkhan on February 13, 2013, 03:07:13 AM
I love drilling new holes.

....yeah.
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: BlackandBlue on February 13, 2013, 07:41:18 AM
I mean, it depends.  If it's mine, I like to keep the holes that are there and only make them bigger if need be.  If it's not mine, I will destroy those holes and use holes for other things dont need to be used, but would like to try with something that isnt mine.  I dont want to break my own...
Title: Re: New holes or existing ones
Post by: xelement5x on February 14, 2013, 09:37:42 AM
... using tiny parts and placing them in the back.

teehee  :lol: