dayum. from top of the crop to the bottom of the barrel. that was my computer/laptop like… 7 years ago.
it barely works.
but anyway. would a cheap-ish tower cooler replacement and just blowing a fan onto the northbridge enough to get you going again? at least until you can replace/upgrade your PC?
Not really. Xeon socket 1366 has backplates, means cooler compatibility is low. And without that fan, the board won’t boot. I tried. Managed to get it booting by plugging the side-panel fan in for an RPM signal, and then the pump went bang.
I’ll make do for now with this pile of junk, see if I can get a decent laptop because this is the third time the big rig’s blown a pump.
You’ll start a monopoly, gradually grab power from the government and then start a cyberpunk dystopia
+f @Madrias is there any chances you can land your hands on a new cooling loop? Just in case the impeller damaged something else or another part is bound to fail soon, and you know we’ll be here 
Might be able to, but to be honest, I just want out from under the money pit. Hence the plan for a laptop. Modern integrated graphics can do a lot. And, when I cool down, I can still try to fix it.
Amusingly enough, my phone is faster than the laptop I used earlier.
Horsepower Magazine, Feb 1970 Edition
Press/ Public Information Leaflet
Vision: Three was at the Detroit Motor Show and man! That cat be smooth, you dig it?
I mean, it looked like some sort of spaceship, all wedge and low to the ground, and hot damn is this thing fast! 313Km/h top speed, 5.5 sec to 100Km/h and pulls a 13 sec quarter! This badboy would see any street racing hustler off in a heartbeat!
I had an opportunity to talk to the big chief, Konstantin Bogliq, himself to discuss what Vision: Three represented and what was in Bogliq’s future…
Me: Thanks for agreeing to the interview. What’s up with Vision: Three? Why something so radical?
Konstantin: Vision: Three is our take on the future. There’s only so much power you can squeeze out of increased cubic capacity. Plus, if you don’t have the room like, say, in the Nihilist then you’re restricted to the best a small engine can supply. The answer is to find power by reclaiming waste energy and that is what Vision: Three successfully prototypes.
Me: Fascinating, but does Vision: Three only focus on engine power?
Konstantin: No, not at all. Vision: Three is made of a new type of glass-fibre, which is lighter and more damage resistant than steel. There has been careful attention to aerodynamics so Vision: Three slices through the air, rather than bludgeoning it to death. Bogliq RnD believe that sportscar drivers will want racing seats from the factory so Vision: Three prototypes an interior that saves weight but is still enjoyable to sit in longer term. Vision: Three is more than just achieving really fast straight line speed.
Me: What’s the deal with the unleaded fuel? Vision: Two was designed to showcase 91RON lead free fuel and Vision: Three also runs on it.
Konstantin: Simple really. Lead equals bad health for humankind. I don’t want my kids ingesting, inhaling or absorbing lead. Since I have the power to make change happen, I have had Bogliq’s lobbyists push for a lead free future. The Gamma engine line has been engineered to run on unleaded since the beginning and we’re hopeful that Congress will make a change soon.
Me: Is there any truth to the rumors that you’re looking to retire in the next couple of years?
Konstantin: I can confirm those rumors, my son will be taking the helm, but he won’t be fully in control until 1975. I’ve run Bogliq since 1930 and I’m now an old man. It’s time for fresh blood, fresh thinking and a new direction. Bogliq USA deserves nothing less… Now I have to go, duty calls etc. click
So there you have it. Vision: Three is Bogliq USA’s take on the future direction the market will take and the company will take on this future with a new CEO! Watch this space!
IP OF AMERICA HEADQUARTERS
DECEMBER 1966
“It seems like the next generation Flaire will be entering the shores next autumn.”
“Well, the current model is really getting a bit long in the tooth…”
“Yes, but the Sprint coupé model of the Celestia has proved that IP can actually build sporty cars, it has been a better image booster than the Flaire ever was.”
“So where is the news?”
“How about a 140 hp V6, individual suspension in the rear, much better performance and a more modern shape?”
“Yes, sounds great. Can you stop looking at those pictures of some Lamborghini or De Tomaso or whatever it is and concentrate on your work?”
“But this is the new Flaire!”
…
“If we can sell a car on looks alone, I don’t care if this one has a 30 year old tractor engine from Poland! It will sell more than we can ever import anyway!”
Znopresk Z215
Relative Rating: 100.00
The Italians have come! New to our shores just a few years ago, Znopresk has managed to pull off a stunner in the Sedan category, earning our top honors in the class for 1969.
Compact, inexpensive, easy to drive, and it even passes the fuel pumps and keeps going. An unexpected twist, this little overhead cam marvel is worthy of high consideration. Don’t let its small size fool you.
LMC Seabeast GTR
Relative Rating: 100.00
323 horsepower. It’s not the highest in class, but it’s good enough for a 6.9 second 0-60 in the LMC Seabeast.
What you do get that others in the class fall short on are road manners and a plush, comfortable interior.
Leviathan has created a muscle car here that is not purely focused on any one aspect. Instead, the overall balance of the Seabeast is sublime, and it earns our top pick for the year.
This just prove that, in a crowded field, it pays not to be a flash in the pan.
Kimura VX21 Cross
Relative Rating: 97.50
Kimura’s VX21 Cross is our Utility of the year for '69.
Advertised as an all-terrain utility vehicle, Kimura certainly hits the mark. We found it to be competent in everything from soft sand dunes to rocky, timbered trails, and everything in between.
It’s not comfortable by any stretch of the imagination, but it makes up for it in low costs all across the board, from purchase to maintenance to fueling.
If you don’t need a long truck bed, we feel that the Kimura is, by far, the best choice this year.
PMI 464cid V8
(+5% relative rating bonus)
Of the engines put before us this year, we are most impressed with the 464 cubic inch V8 from PMI. A large brute of a V8, we nonetheless expect that it has high longevity. With 300 horsepower and 446 ft-lbs of torque, it is sure to shred tires for those who enjoy such endeavors. For that, PMI receives our Best Engine award for 1969.
Ardent Chesapeake Jetsetter
Relative Rating: 98.94
“…pillarless convertible coupe is one of our favorites, from its responsive engine to its pampering interior and surprisingly good road manners…”
Pros: Prestigious model, good comfort, high drivability
Cons: Low reliability, somewhat high cost
Grehet Whiton
Relative Rating: 94.68
“…unusually small, high-tech V8 engine seems relatively well matched. It’s only a four-seater, which may not be so appealing to larger families…”
Pros: Comfortable, easy to drive
Cons: High maintenance cost, low seat count for the class
Baltazar-Bush Pollux Wagon
Relative Rating: 94.68
“…not a comfortable ride in the least. For the money, there are better choices. The bright spot is that it handles well…”
Pros: Good overall handling, above average reliability
Cons: Poor comfort, poor rough road handling
Epoch M10 A1500s
Relative Rating: 93.62
“…tiny little sedan that could. It sips gas, runs on rubber bands and tinfoil, and is one of the least expensive to buy…”
Pros: Low purchase price, low maintenance cost, high efficiency, high reliability
Cons: Low comfort, poor safety, poor handling
Birmingham Superduster
Relative Rating: 91.49
“…seems to want to be a muscle car, but really isn’t. It still seems to be a solid, safe choice for those who want to balance reality and fantasy…”
Pros: Great handling, high sportiness, high safety
Cons: Poor practicality, not powerful enough to be a muscle car, high maintenance cost
Bogliq 460 Street
Relative Rating: 96.81
“…almost a rural racecar in a way. If this was 40 years ago we could see its predecessor running moonshine…”
Pros: Good performance, decent handling, particularly on rough roads
Cons: Low comfort, low drivability
Rado Communt 67 Standard
Relative Rating: 59.57
“…somehow the Reds got this thing into our country. For God’s sake, it needs to go back. Or at least be melted down and turned into schoolyard play equipment, because that would be a better use for the metal…”
Pros: Stupidly cheap purchase price, low maintenance cost, surprising practicality
Cons: Horrible comfort, horrible safety, atrocious drivability, burns fuel like a Tupolev TU-104, dangerously bad acceleration and top speed, handles like the KMS Bismarck after taking a torpedo to the rudder.
Special note: Ralph Nader re-released “Unsafe at Any Speed” and wrote a whole new appendix on the Rado Communt 67 Standard.
Olympus Virgo Premier
Relative Rating: 93.62
FIXTURE VIOLATION (No antenna, further violations will incur RR penalty)
“…what we would call a pocket-sized V12 engine under the hood. The Virgo is, overall, a classy ride, nearly on par with the Townsend Toulouse we recently reviewed…”
Pros: Prestigious model, best in class comfort, high safety
Cons: Highest in class purchase price and maintenance cost, poor rough road handling
Erin Merna 130SE
Relative Rating: 94.68
“…more than we could have hoped for from this entry-level sedan. The interior is surprisingly well designed, road manners are superb, and it just sips fuel. Too bad it just doesn’t have the power that we’d like to see…”
Pros: Low cost, low maintenance cost, good efficiency, high drivability, high reliability
Cons: Poor performance, poor rough road handling, low prestige
Caliban Type SC Rev.4
Relative Rating: 86.67
“…the old kit car stays relevent thanks to significant engineering changes…”
Pros: High reliability, quick acceleration, good handling
Cons: Unforgiving handling in extremes, low comfort, low safety
IP Flaire II GTV6
Relative Rating: 89.17
“…small engine still gives sprightly performance. The Flaire’s rock-bottom price is sure to attract a number of enthusiasts who either don’t like or can’t afford the behemoths…”
Pros: Lowest in class purchase price, great lateral acceleration, high reliability
Cons: Low comfort, lowest in class top speed, low drivability
Vermillion Arsene 413 GTS
Relative Rating: 90.00
“…the biggest two-seater we’ve ever seen. Be careful when choosing who you take along with you for the journey, because this big beautiful coupe is not meant to be shared with your friends…”
Pros: Absolutely gorgeous (sadly not worth points), good handling, good safety
Cons: Few seats for the car type, high maintenance cost, low reliability
Sinistra Savage
Relative Rating: 99.17
“…the weirdest word combination is ‘Front-wheel drive muscle car’. The weirder thing is that it actually works…”
Pros: Blistering performance, great handling for FWD, high practicality, high safety
Cons: High purchase price, high maintenance cost
PMI Scud Sabre
Relative Rating: 97.50 (after bonus for engine)
“…brawny 464 V8 makes this heavy oaf scream…”
Pros: Engine of the Year, good rough road handling, high safety
Cons: Low drivability, poor lateral performance, low sportiness
Dominion Alouette Super 444
Relative Rating: 86.67
“…firebreathing 444 cubic inch V8 with a six-pack makes for great fun in a straight line, though less so under other conditions…”
Pros: Fast 0-60, high top speed, high prestige model
Cons: Low comfort for the price, poor drivability, poor safety, mediocre lateral handling
Sakura Duchess 25x
Relative Rating: 85.00
“…another small V12 made its way under the hood of this model. While it’s a great improvement in power, it doesn’t seem to help the driving dynamics…”
Pros: Low purchase price, relatively low maintenance cost
Cons: Poor handling, poor drivability, poor comfort, poor safety
ACA RoadCruser 550
Relative Rating: 91.33 (after fixture penalty)
FIXTURE VIOLATION: Rear side markers are the wrong color
“…absolutely massive 550 cubic inch V8 is the biggest engine we’ve tested to date, though not the most powerful. It can’t heft the RoadCruiser’s massive frame like some of the others, and the suspension tuning is off…”
Pros: Prestigious model, high safety, best in class top speed
Cons: Relatively slow 0-60, poor handling, high maintenance cost
TSR Ultra GTS R-Package
Relative Rating: 64.17
“…seems that TSR has gone off the board with their selection again. The fuel injected, twin overhead cam engine is a futuristic marvel that just ends up being a mechanical nightmare…”
Pros: Best in class 0-60, high sportiness, best in competition lateral handling (1.06g)
Cons: Ridiculously high purchase price, limited availability, poor reliability, worst in class comfort, exorbitant maintenance costs
Keika Katana 2000
Relative Rating: 98.33
“…slick all-aluminum, overhead cam engine breaks the 1 horsepower per cubic inch mark. And it does so for a remarkable bargain. Then again, Keika appears to have been going a little too all-out in making it a bargain, and the overall outcome is a cheap looking car…”
Pros: Great handling, low purchase price, low maintenance cost, great fuel economy
Cons: Poor safety, low prestige model, mediocre reliability
Fenton LE 397GS
Relative Rating: 92.50
“…one of our favorite blends of power and comfort. Though not fast in a slalom, the overall road manners are good…”
Pros: High comfort, prestigious model, high safety, good drivability
Cons: Poor lateral acceleration, high purchase price, high maintenance cost
Takemi 100G Apollo
Relative Rating: 87.50
“…brilliant 203 cubic inch straight-six winds up with curious ease. Just take care, because its handling seems to be tuned to the razor’s edge…”
Pros: Great performance and lateral handling, modest purchase price, high safety
Cons: Low drivability, poor rough road handling, poor reliability
Deer and Hunt Fallow
Relative Rating: 93.33
“…easy to drive for a truck. Sadly, we think that Deer and Hunt may have lost the way of their roots, as the new Fallow doesn’t seem to hold up as well as its predecessors…”
Pros: High drivability, decent fuel mileage
Cons: Poor reliability, relatively high cost
Sorry for the delay… the past two days have been hellaciously unpredictable. I will update the overall standings tomorrow, as well as post the rules for the next round. Rounds 7 and 8 will be slightly extended at this point, spanning 3 weeks between the two, thanks to the delays I’ve inflicted. Good news for you guys: a day or two extra each of the next round.
One question for the future is how to determine which cars that will pass the 5 mph bumper regulations. Some bodies with built in bumpers are hard to make any additions to, and even with bumpers added on when it comes to the bumperless bodies, how do you determine a pass or fail?
I’ll include that all in tomorrow’s post, have no fear. 
Whelp, thank god this generation of Duchess is dead. Maybe the next series of US imports can do well.
Also, IIRC, they only applied to passenger vehicles and not trucks and vans. Correct?
Oh, there are all kinds of regulations that split between passenger cars and “MPV’s” the next 20 years or so.
Read as: my personal nightmare is about to begin. Lol
MPV = how to add some cramped seats and sneak a deathtrap station wagon through every US regulation… 
So, let’s update the stats, shall we?
Everything is Fix
Data is Here. Yell at me if anything is Wrong.
Thanks to @Kubboz and @Mikonp7 for finding my glaring mistakes
A crap ton of lore for the previous two rounds inbound…
Have fun reading 
ACA Light Truck Division HQ: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | December 23th 1963
In 1932, three companies came together to form the Auto Corporation of America. These would be: Lansing Motor Company, Montpelier Luxury Motor Works and Barnhardt Tractor Company. After the formation of ACA, the company would be split into two divisions, ACA Cars and ACA Light Trucks. The Light Truck division would be based at the former headquarters of the Barnhardt Tractor Company in Milwaukee…
Head of ACA’s Light Truck Division, Brandon Perry sits in his desk eagerly waiting…
Nora: Mr Perry, Mr Andrews is here.
Perry: Let him in.
Perry’s Secretary Nora Poole opens the door letting Denver Andrews in
Andrews: Good afternoon Perry
Perry: You too Andrews. So you want to know how the new Model 60 is going?
Andrews: Naturally, this new 1964 facelift better live up to expectation. Afterall, the last thing we need are more flops.
Perry: So any reason why you’re here instead of Conway?
Andrews: Perry, Perry. You know Conway, he’s going senile. Hes completely ignoring everything around him. Our deal with Caliban isn’t helping us at all. We’re haemorrhaging money every time we build parts for them, and yet he’s decided to launch our own sports car. Your division is the only one that’s keeping the boat from sinking.
Perry: So, whatcha gonna do? Sabotage Caliban?
Andrews: If it keeps the lights going in our factories Perry, I’ll do it. I’ll cut the spending on the parts manufacture for them and layoff some workers in the Caliban factory. That should keep them from out selling us.
Perry: And how exactly do you plan on keeping this a secret. Ya know, it only takes one curious individual to piece it all together.
Andrews: First off, I trust you. Secondly, who cares. If Caliban cuts ties with us, brilliant. That’s one less burden on us. Besides, I’ve already been in contact with some folk in Europe. If we can expand over to there, who knows how much more profit we can make.
ACA Light Truck Division HQ: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | December 3rd 1964
The 1964 facelift of the ACA Model 60 Truck was a massive success. Named the best truck of the year by all major magazines…
Perry: HELL YEAH. YOU SEE THIS. YOU SEE THIS. TRUCK OF THE YEAR! Nora, remind me to give all the staff a month pay rise for this. YEAH!
Andrews: I see you’re celebrating.
Perry: Naturally. Hey, Nora, why didn’t you tell me Andrews was here?
Nora: I did, you were too busy celebrating.
Perry: Ah…ahem…so what did you want to speak to me about?
Andrews: I need you to help me become CEO of ACA.
Perry: I’m sorry what? You want me, to help you become CEO?
Andrews: Conway’s planning on retiring. I can’t let anyone else become CEO. Come on Perry, you and I want the same thing. The company is in stagnation, we’re making fuck all profit as well as having a leech. If anyone else becomes CEO, they’ll probably try to appease Caliban.
Perry: Right, right. Jesus. sigh. Fine, I’ll back you. But know this, if the others ain’t gonna be happy with ya for doing this.
Andrews: As long as you understand, it should be fine…
In 1966, Kingston Conway would retire as CEO of ACA. Replacing him would be Denver Andrews.
ACA Detroit HQ: Detroit, Michigan. | January 4th 1968
Andrews enters his new office in Detroit…
Louise: Hello sir, how was the meeting.
Andrews: Rough, jeez, to think the old fart had to deal with this on a daily basis. Anyway, how is you son Mrs Salazar?
Louise: He’s doing fine, I’ve left him with the nanny at home.
Andrews: Ah, that’s good. Any news from Europe?
Louise: Sam says the only company really willing to speak are Merciel. Noone else is really interested.
Andrews: Damn, anyways, have you booked my hotel in Wales for next month?
Louise: Yes sir, it’s all sorted.
Andrews: Good, we’re gonna need some hefty renegotiation…
Soon after this meeting ACA and Caliban relations broke down, with the long running partnership the two companies ending in October 1968…
ACA Detroit HQ: Detroit, Michigan. | December 10th 1968
Andrews is sitting in his office waiting for a call from the factory…
The phone rings
Andrews: Hello, Andrews speaking?
Callum: Ah, hello, it’s Callum the factory manager. Listen, we’ve got all the tooling sorted for the RoadCruiser 500 Special. We’ve got the first car made already, it’s ready to drive so I was wondering when we should do the press reveal?
Andrews: Soon, away from phone, Louise, tell the press that we’re unveiling the new car tomorrow. Back into the phone, yeah get it clean and ready for tomorrow. Also see if you can make at least two more cars.
Louise: Sir, a letter has come in from Paris. Its from a Mr Thierry Garreau, looks like they’re willing to negotiate with us.
Andrews: Perfect! Forward it to Sam and book him a flight to Paris next week.
Louise: But sir, its our son’s birthday next month.
Andrews: Sorry Mrs Salazar, but we can’t lose out on this deal…In fact, you know what, why not go with him. I’ll give both of you extended leave. This deal is just too important not to miss.
Louise: But sir…
Andrews: It’s fine, I’ll sort the rest out
Louise:…Thank you sir…
ACA Detroit HQ: Detroit, Michigan. | December 2nd 1969
A year has passed since the RoadCruiser 500 Special went on sale. While it wasn’t the best in the year, it was a sales success…
Louise: Hello sir. How was the meeting this morning.
Andrews: Hell as usual. Shareholders aren’t too happy as usual.
Sam: Ah, hello sir, hello dear. Listen, I’ve been looking at other companies in Europe and well, the ones that did accept our initial negotiations, none of them are really willing to accept helping us spread into Europe. Not even Merciel are really budging, not unless we want to give them a substantial stake in ACA.
Andrews: Ah, perfect. We’re still stagnating profits, even without Caliban, the shareholders are still annoyed at the lack of progress, and now we’re having trouble in Europe. Perfect.
Sam: Sir if you want, I can see if Merciel are willing to negotiate a bit more seeing as it’s our only chance to branch out.
Andrews: Please do, we only have one shot at this, we can’t fail or ACA is finished…
I for one completely understand and you need not apologize. Because the week I’ve had is one for the books. And Thursday was quite possibly a medalist in the series of “Worst Days of My Life”. I will spare you the details but in summary, fucked up hardcore at work, catalytic converter died in my car and the shop (partly) botched the repair job, and had to get a tooth crowned. Also rent was due and credit car was maxed.
As for this:
Using crossply tires. When being historically accurate bites you in the ass 
The rest of it was spot on though 
. Oh well; it basically fits with FHL canon. C Fenton Trunt is more concerned with absolute top-of-the-line while Everette Haverford cares about making things good enough and still accessible. The 1970s and '80s are definitely going to reflect this.
While Cold War tensions are still at their heights, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, as the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is signed. Still, both sides are in a stalemate. Soviet Union gains a minor victory in the space race when they launch the first space station, while the USA has a scare when the Apollo 13 mission suffers crippling damage in flight, with the crew barely making it back to Earth with their lives. In Sapporo in '72, the Eastern Bloc countries show their athletic superiority over the States with convincing medal count victories for East Germany and the USSR. In a shock to the pop culture world, the Beatles disband. Walt Disney opens his second theme park, this time in Florida. World travel is revolutionized by the introduction of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet. And something is afoot politically as the Watergate scandal begins.
Unemployment: Moderate-low
Inflation: High
Economy: Stagnant
Short-term economic forecast: Severe inflation
Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty. Beatles break up. Apollo 13 accident. Boeing 747 introduced. 26th Amendment. Disneyworld opens. USSR launches first space station. Watergate scandal begins. '72 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.
Fuel: Leaded (universal), Super Leaded (universal), Regular Unleaded (very common)
Bumpers: 5MPH bumpers. Most cars with “integrated” bumpers qualify. Cars with no discernable integrated bumper must have a thick chrome bumper added.
Front lights and fixtures: At least one pair of headlights required. At least one pair of turn indicators required. Turn signals may NOT be placed in bumpers. If square headlights are used, there must be two pair instead of one. Exactly one pair of parking lights are required. Parking lights MAY be placed in bumpers
Front light colors: No red may face forward. Parking lights must be amber.
Rear lights: At least one pair of brake lights. At least one pair of turn signals. At least one pair of reverse lights. NO lights may be placed bumpers (however, optional red reflectors may be). If turn and brake lights are in the same fixture and of the same color, there must be a minimum of two bulbs in the fixture.
Rear light colors: Brakes must be red. Reverse must be white. Turn signals cannot be white.
Side marker/signal lights: Front side markers required. Rear markers required, may be placed either on the side or the rear.
Side light colors: front side may be amber only, rear side may be red only.
Mirrors: Driver’s side required.
Aerials: Long mast or retractable antenna required if car has a radio.
Fuel fillers: 1974 is the last year that rear-panel fuel fillers are allowed.
Emissions: Not required yet, however regular unleaded and a catalytic converter will be required in 1975.
Model: Gen7-(username) Trim: (MFR Model Trim)
Engine: Gen7-(username) Variant: (Whatever you want)
Export and PM me the .car file, make a post about your car in your lore thread (if not already there), and post an ad in this thread BEFORE the round deadline.
If your company hasn’t registered for the competition yet and you want to participate in this round, please PM the required company information as well as your submission prior to the round deadline.
For anyone who may not know about parking lights, check out Wikipedia’s summary.
Also tons of other goodies on automotive lighting for the pedantic or intrigued.
