Ebay GT1 USB

[sockethead]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

I'll send you a PM on saturday and let you know when I check it out, he says at least 34gb of free space right?

Yep! when you unzip all the files, you'll need every bit of that space. Make sure you stall have several gigs of free space in addition to that because the operating system needs that to run properly...

[Yarno]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

Yarno, PM me. I can buy you that cable if you want. Just send $$$. Paypal I guess. I can do this tomorrow, or next week. Driving around all weekend.

Thank you, I have sent a PM.

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by diyanich

I have the same thing,but it took me sometime to figure the way for ignition to be detected.But it was just because of 16 pin to 20 pin connector.Note that if you have a round interface under the hood,you will need an adapter and plug the USB head into it,because if you plug it in the 16 pin located in driver foot well,you won't be able to access some modules.

But other than that,it was a good buy.Although I still can't use it at full potential,some connector stuff,I will have to get a different adapter.

Seller has two prices for the same item one includes free shipping. Better to buy the one with free shipping because if you have a dispute with the seller, eBay will have him refund the entire cost whereas if you pay for shipping eBay only refund the cost of the item not the shipping.

[Ricky Bobby]

alright a few good things and bad,

my wifes old laptop is an Acer Travelmate 4020, comes with Windows XP 32 bit which is good to run the software on which is good.

I have no clue about memory or hard drive capacity as of now though because we cant find the charger, so I had to get one for 9 bucks off ebay.

I will report back when my "free laptop" is running, will do a wipe of the hard drive and probably a reload of windows just to make sure things are working fresh, then I will order software and cable from Romania.

[SlickGT1]

Try to see if You can download and install VM ware 6. That is what comes with the cable. If that can't be installed, dis can't either.

[Ricky Bobby]

sounds good man i'll give that a try

[sockethead]

Mine came with VMWare Workstation 7

That laptop is pretty old. VMWare 7 isin't going to run on that. That series processor didn't have any advanced technologies that VMWare needs. You might be able to get an older version of VMWare to run on it though it may be a little slow. it also may be hard to find memory for that but I may have some laying around that will work. I have piles of old memory laying around
When you get it running, post what processor is in there and I'll get the specs off of Inte'ls site. Also let me know how much memory is in it.

Here's the specs on the laptop:
https://support.acer.com/acerpanam/n...e4020sp2.shtml

[Ricky Bobby]

hey socket are you good with these things? maybe i can send the laptop down to you for some memory upgrades and if you want to refresh the laptop for me? you dont live far

[sockethead]

Yea, I've been in computer manufacturing and IT for a long time.
When you get the laptop fired up let me know. I'll take a look at it for you

[Ricky Bobby]

always nice to have helpful people in the community on the forum, reminds me of the old days of the VW forums... will be in touch man