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General Chat => Arcade Lifestyle => Topic started by: Belike on July 06, 2011, 04:49:27 PM

Title: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Belike on July 06, 2011, 04:49:27 PM
How many times we all said "I have no more space for a cab, I have to resist" etc., etc.
In this case I was exactly in this situation, this cab appeard from nowhere and I had to say yes or no and pick it up in 1 day. :o
It was only 90 kms from my place in a city called Oroszlány (means russian girl), so you could guess the rest. ;D
I forgot my camera at home, so only a few pics was made with my handy.
As this cab is heavy (but not that big as I thought), I had to ask a friend of mine to accompany me with his "ruined" van.
This car was owned by a fruit and vegetable company earlier, but it looks like a drug dealer car with those nice grasses. ;D
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8hs5G2vGB4o/ThREGJHrB9I/AAAAAAAAD5c/zPgr9wl-5QM/s800/20110706304.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S6YpdvZ2IOQ/ThREE8Aq3HI/AAAAAAAAD5I/Cz9HQ1x2N18/s800/20110706306.jpg)

We arrived within an hour and spotted this beauty in the garden :o
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VPssPZ-xHL4/ThRE8EZANSI/AAAAAAAAD58/rdWdsXXQrUQ/s800/20110706301.jpg)
Loaded in no time
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ID9aTaB88JQ/ThREF62UATI/AAAAAAAAD5U/AZnCRV16VHE/s800/20110706303.jpg)

Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: Belike on July 06, 2011, 05:05:13 PM
I don't have more pics from the trip, but I made some from the cab.
It is in awesome condition and has a working pcb, monitor and led display, but as it don't accepts credits atm. I couldn't test the rest.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EvsUBEw5OGA/ThQ_jbFfALI/AAAAAAAAD4M/HAmL3e_Hoqc/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520007.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0_A88UWQfL0/ThQ_lNT8MiI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/iTZm59NEshc/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520011.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jZrInvxdTi4/ThQ_mc93x4I/AAAAAAAAD4g/nEcOYSNT_ok/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520013.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-10kYxiAEVaU/ThQ_mcfkKHI/AAAAAAAAD4k/g2Kv9UXiTAM/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520014.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rS5FGIUAnvU/ThQ_i27qXII/AAAAAAAAD4E/rw605v9N8MY/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520015.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IELNp0wE2E0/ThQ_lXaoJwI/AAAAAAAAD4c/ZeWHIYeQKWo/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520012.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sFMJ7PVMaZg/ThQ_kSprOYI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/fEgLdw3_jGg/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520008.jpg)

All original inside
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OJpQM1sOl6k/ThQ_i6XKq0I/AAAAAAAAD4I/AeyrxyNS6nI/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520005.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-X7PZhYYExXs/ThQ_iE_l08I/AAAAAAAAD4A/sM7plWchXQQ/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520006.jpg)

That was my small story for today, I hope I can get it to work soon. ;D
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: Superully on July 06, 2011, 05:22:58 PM
wow, what a great catch! driving games definitely are made for cockpits. was it cheap?

do you have any space left or is this going to stay in the living room? ;D

regarding the credit issue: have you checked the coin door wiring? could be an easy fix if everything else is working ...
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: DarthNuno on July 06, 2011, 05:23:31 PM
Lovely condition for that one, well done!
In addition, this is a great game to play.
You're right, impossible to let that one, even if "I have no more space for a cab, I have to resist" factor ;D
We are weak  ;D
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: jcp on July 06, 2011, 05:44:21 PM
Wow, that Monaco GP cockpit is in such great condition  :o.
Congrats for the catch  ;).
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: Belike on July 06, 2011, 05:45:01 PM
wow, what a great catch! driving games definitely are made for cockpits. was it cheap?
do you have any space left or is this going to stay in the living room? ;D
regarding the credit issue: have you checked the coin door wiring? could be an easy fix if everything else is working ...
It was in the acceptable price range and the transport costs was less than 25 eur. ;)
I checked that part of the cab, it is in the gearbox, seems like the most of the coin mech is missing, but the microswitch is there with wires connected. ???
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vpqbfwrE1uI/ThSA9vb_0hI/AAAAAAAAD60/859z8iPx_e0/s912/Monaco%252520GP%252520017.jpg)
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: Superully on July 06, 2011, 05:54:08 PM
have you checked the wires for continuity from the switch to the board ("beep test")?
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: jcp on July 06, 2011, 05:56:53 PM
In my cab, you should press (one or two times) on that microswitch and put the foot on the "accelerator pedal".
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: gyruss on July 06, 2011, 06:06:01 PM
congrats belike, very cool cockpit!  :spaceace: :spaceace:

Don't know if i like the game play as much as the outside/art but definitely a classic.

Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: Belike on July 06, 2011, 06:08:55 PM
have you checked the wires for continuity from the switch to the board ("beep test")?
Unfortunately I don't have a voltmeter and I even don't know how to use it, but it will happen soon. ;)
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving
Post by: Belike on July 06, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
In my cab, you should press (one or two times) on that microswitch and put the foot on the "accelerator pedal".
Thanks for the tip, I tried it, but still no credits. :-\
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on July 06, 2011, 08:47:49 PM
Nice !

Congrats Bela !

By the way , does this cab have something simular as this licence sticker ? :

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/turbo.png)

If yes, then i would like a scan and measurements  ;)
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: baritonomarchetto on July 06, 2011, 09:13:51 PM
Nice catch Bela! That cabinet looks in very good conditions  :pac:
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: mchay on July 06, 2011, 09:34:40 PM
Have you tried coining up using the Service button?
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Belike on July 06, 2011, 09:39:06 PM
Nice !

Congrats Bela !

By the way , does this cab have something simular as this licence sticker ? :

(http://www.opdenkelder.com/pics/turbo.png)

If yes, then i would like a scan and measurements  ;)
Afaik these licence stickers did not exist in 1979, but I will take a closer look tomorrow. ;)
I also have a complete Sega Turbo pcb set, but it also lacks this sticker. :-\
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: kroustibat on July 07, 2011, 08:44:05 AM
great catch bela, congrats , and the cab is really in great shape !
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Q*ris on July 07, 2011, 01:21:16 PM
Oh Béla, it's not a cab, it's a cockpit so things are different. ;)
Glad you decided to get it!
from KLOV "the cockpit version has a very impressive sound system and it even includes a working tachometer."
Wow a tachometer is a nice feature, hope you'll be able to play it in no time.
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: jcp on July 07, 2011, 01:42:41 PM
The working  tachometer (http://www.uplood.fr/visu.php?url=http://img1.uplood.fr/free/yaaq_img_1864.jpg)  ;).
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Belike on July 07, 2011, 04:08:26 PM
Oh Béla, it's not a cab, it's a cockpit so things are different. ;)
Glad you decided to get it!
from KLOV "the cockpit version has a very impressive sound system and it even includes a working tachometer."
Wow a tachometer is a nice feature, hope you'll be able to play it in no time.
You must be right, it is my first cockpit, I have to learn the differences. ;D
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Belike on July 20, 2011, 07:32:58 PM
My old friend came over today and examined the credit problem.
After a half an hour, we decided to check the cockpit from below(sorry for the bad quality pics)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ModIiaAfRpk/TicMNpaGWJI/AAAAAAAAEEI/Z116ElB_KnU/s800/Monaco%252520GP%252520feld%2525C3%2525B6ntve.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Stsq82JlOmU/TicMNl2Cv2I/AAAAAAAAEEM/7oOA5P7mU-Q/s800/Monaco%252520GP%252520feld%2525C3%2525B6ntve2.jpg)

We found 4 wheels, tons of spiderwebs and a cut wire.
After fixing that, the game started and runs great!!! ;D ;D ;D
It has awesome sounds, cool gameplay, a working tachometer and led displays. 8)
There is only one thing that is maybe not perfect, the clock in the top of the screen always show 90 and it doesn't start the countdown.
Anybody have some idea, if it is a setting problem or something else?
Unfortunately my Gf. broke my camera and I can't make a video atm., maybe I will try it with my handy, but I guess the result will be the same like the pics in this post. :-\
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on July 20, 2011, 07:44:51 PM
could that be some sort of free play ? or cheat mode ?  so that you have "unlimited Time" ?

Check the dipswitches i would say..
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Superully on July 20, 2011, 08:42:26 PM
a cut wire :P - easy fixes are the best!
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: level42 on July 21, 2011, 11:34:15 AM
Wait a minute.....not only is that cockpit looking BEATIFUL, but it's actually WORKING !?!?!?

WOW !!!  Working Monaco GP's are RARE ! I've seen plenty of them (most the small "cabaret" style) but none working so far..... ;D ;D ;D ;D

CONGRATS !!!!
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Belike on July 21, 2011, 01:29:43 PM
Wait a minute.....not only is that cockpit looking BEATIFUL, but it's actually WORKING !?!?!?

WOW !!!  Working Monaco GP's are RARE ! I've seen plenty of them (most the small "cabaret" style) but none working so far..... ;D ;D ;D ;D

CONGRATS !!!!
Thanks André, I'm really happy with it, despite the fact that I didn't plan to buy any cockpits. ;D
Ok, maybe a Star Wars, but not a driving game. ;D
Title: Re: A small trip for some driving:Monaco Gp cockpit
Post by: Laschek on July 22, 2011, 09:43:34 AM
Reading this makes me wish that we kept that strange looking Monaco GP cocktail (non-working  ;D)...
At least it came to a good home  ;)