Install UVNC From Command Line or Remote Desktop
by Subachad on Feb.08, 2010, under Technology
UVNC is a great open source progam for connecting to servers or PC’s. One of the major setbacks however is the difficulty in installing UVNC while connected with Remote Desktop, or RDP. The problem is it will run as the signed in user and even if you are signed into the console it still doesn’t seem to work right. Here are a couple of batch files I have written to uninstall UVNC and then another to reinstall UVNC. These can be used with a Remote Desktop (RDP) connection or through command line as well. To use these, simply copy the contents into a text file and save as UVNC-Uninstall.bat or UVNC-Install.bat.
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RSLRA Turbo Relocation April 2008
by Subachad on Feb.07, 2010, under Automotive
Finally a chance to build something using melted steel. Not sure what it is about basic fabrication work, but it’s almost always a good time. Add to that, I haven’t actually made anything in a while so it’s nice to keep the skills fresh.
The project started by loading up my welder, 4.5” angle grinder, electric die grinder, wire brush, gloves, welding helmet, porting bits and a few other misc fabrication tools into the Skittle and headed off to James for some work on his Beastly rear wheel drive Impreza.
Fuel Pump Sizing
by Subachad on Feb.07, 2010, under Automotive Tech
Total Fuel Flow (lb/hr) = Injector Size (lb/hr) X number of injectors
To convert lb/hr to gallons-per-hour divide by 6.25.
To convert from pounds-per-hour to liters-per-hour divide by 1.64.
To convert from gallons-per-hour to liters-per-hour, multiply by 3.8.
OK, now that this is out of the way lets figure out what I need for my 200 hp 1.8L.
The injector size we figured on is 29.4 pounds/hr
Total Fuel Flow (lb/hr) = 29.4 X 4
Total Fuel Flow (lb/hr) = 117.6
Now we have to convert it to Liters-per-hour since that’s what most pumps are measured by.
117.6 * 1.64 = 192.86
So the fuel pump needed will only need to flow about 193 LPH.
Legacy GT Steel Braided Brake Lines – January 2010
by Subachad on Feb.05, 2010, under Automotive
Some pictures of a Brake line install for a Legacy GT.
Calculating Top Speed
by Subachad on Feb.03, 2010, under Automotive Tech
Wondering how much power it will take to get your car up to 200 MPH? Here’s an equation to help you find out. (this information is from August 2001 Sport Compact Car)
Aero Horsepower: Drag x Speed or HP at the wheels
Frontal Area: Amount of Frontal Area (large hood scoops, mirrors and bumper openings add to this and decrease your top speed.
Cd: Coefficient Drag.
Speed: In MPH
Aero Horsepower (wheel horsepower) = 0.000007 x Frontal Area x Cd x Speed3


