Modding my 360 case

[vamosrafa]

Hey guys,
I've decided to mod my Xbox 360 case using the same design as Lethal.

Im just going to be cutting and placing some PlexiGlass in the case. I will be hopefully starting the cut on the case this evening if Dad remembers to bring his Dremel kit home.

I have also ordered one of these: http://www.divineo.co.uk/cgi-bin/div-uk/360-whisgree

They will be here by Tuesday(I paid first class)

Will post pictures along the way :)

[TBGixxer]

Good stuff! Keep us posted along the way. The only problem with copying Lethal is that you'll be compared to Lethal... and that's some stiff competition!@

[steveie]

awsome flash your DVD drive while your at it

[vamosrafa]

Good stuff! Keep us posted along the way. The only problem with copying Lethal is that you'll be compared to Lethal... and that's some stiff competition!@

To be honest, that doesnt bother me. Lethal taught me how to do this :P

[vamosrafa]

Ok I've completed the cut:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/9839/p1010001ri5.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010001ri5.jpg)

Its a bit choppy especially where I've gone over the holes at the bottom :(

Just needs some serious sanding now lol!

[Lethal]

Ok I've completed the cut:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/9839/p1010001ri5.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010001ri5.jpg)

Its a bit choppy especially where I've gone over the holes at the bottom :(

Just needs some serious sanding now lol!


What happened to the 2 windows at 3.5"x5"??? Your supposed to leave about 1/4" space between the holes on the side of the case. This is so you dont see the edge of the plexiglass. You also cut into the holes on the side. FJN did the same thing when he cut his case.

This is what we were after.

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/9170/topcaserx4.jpg

[vamosrafa]

Can you come on MSN Lethal please?

[vtec236]

Ouch That looks like the first case i wanted to do. BIGGEST Window possible doesn't always work. Here comes the sanding

[vamosrafa]

Yup major Leauge Sanding :P Need to get the all of it smooth and in line. Shame I don't have a sanding maching :(

[sum182oftheyear]

That cut is...ouch I would probably buy a new case and start over.

[vamosrafa]

Im not going to do that because knowing my luck id bugger that one up 2. This one will do. Lethal said over MSN that I will still be able to clean this one up ok with loads of sanding. Ill be doing that tommorow as I have no skl due to the fact I have a trapped nerve in my shoulder. Also, tommorow my Green LED Whisper Fans(linked to in first post) are arriving so ill be installing them.

I need to get some Plexiglass.

[vamosrafa]

Ok, After 2 hours of some serious Sanding I think i've done well:

The cut:
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7109/p1010001oq6.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010001oq6.jpg)

On the 360:
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1092/p1010002px1.th.jpg (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010002px1.jpg)

Im hoping to get some Plexiglass later. Im assuming I cut that with the dremel too?

[vtec236]

Almost a great Save, but in concideration of the start looks much better still rough but better

[vamosrafa]

Ye this cut has kinda failed. I have made the window cut to big and the plexiglass has no room to stick. New case, smaller window, take more time. What I need to do!

[Lethal]

Ya this is really a case of less is more. Seeing everything in the case isnt always good. Especially if your DVD drive isnt cut and you dont have lights inside. You can find stock cases on ebay for like $30

[vamosrafa]

My Whisper Fan with Green LED's came today. Installed and it looks pretty cool. Shame about the case lol.

Xbox 360 turned off:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/15/p1010005nq9.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010005nq9.jpg)

Xbox 360 turned on:
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9020/p1010006ko5.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010006ko5.jpg) http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/7890/p1010007xu6.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010007xu6.jpg)

My 360 controller with a decal:
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/4227/p1010008fd4.th.jpg (http://img53.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010008fd4.jpg)

All in all it was a success apart from the case lol.

[FILTHY J NASTY]

UH OH

did u forget something right before the fans? maybe the fan shrowd?

Unless you got a clear one?

[vtec236]

No he forgot it, good eye. KOZINE get that back on there before you fry your box

[vamosrafa]

What the hell. You mean the white cover thing? Why do I need that. Alot of people take that off...

[FILTHY J NASTY]

NO THEY DONT.. Show me 1 picture where the case is put togeather and the white thing is off

ur 360 is going to die with out that i willl bet you 100000000000$ that it will, its just something u need, even if u paint it, u need to have to get enough exhaust out the back

[vamosrafa]

Ok just realised they leave them on but paint them. That sucks cuz now I won't be able to see my green light :(

[FILTHY J NASTY]

Ok just realised they leave them on but paint them. That sucks cuz now I won't be able to see my green light :(

They make clear ones...

at divineo.net


I say get a nice clear case why ur at it lol

[vamosrafa]

Well I have no cash left lol. This is because I bought 2x1GB Ram sticks aswell so I have no cash. I've got the white bit back on.

[vtec236]

This duct directs air through the heatsinks but a clear one would look nice. Lethal had one a little while ago maybe he still has one he could sale you

[Lethal]

This duct directs air through the heatsinks but a clear one would look nice. Lethal had one a little while ago maybe he still has one he could sale you

I sold it to Rage along with the blue whisper fans. How long did you play with your 360 without the air duct on? It only takes 30secs to cause serious damage.

[vamosrafa]

I havent played it :P

Had it on for about 15 secs just to make sure the fan worked :P

[vamosrafa]

Ok here is an update for you guys:

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/3289/p1010001tb8.th.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010001tb8.jpg)

As you can see I bought a DVD cover and I have just bought dis:
http://www.divineo.co.uk/cgi-bin/div-uk/360-xcc

Gave up on doing it myself :P

[steveie]

awwww man that those cases! there so ulgy and are so common dime a dozen they dont even look like a 360 when its fitted

[vamosrafa]

I can't believe u don't like it :o I love them. But all to their own. My 360 ;)

[Lethal]

TO make the DVD drive cover look good you need to paint the cover white.