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by JJohnson
Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Knight Rider: Original Series
Topic: One Map To Show All The Locations!
Replies: 6
Views: 25028

Re: One Map To Show All The Locations!

It's asking me for admin keys on the map. I'm going to be going to New Orleans soon, so I'm going to rewatch Knight in Disgrace, map the locations, then visit them when I have some free time on the trip. EDIT: I found the pac-attack map, so I guess I don't need the keys to the map. I'll rewatch toni...
by JJohnson
Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S01E11: "The Final Verdict" - What's with the seat?
Replies: 5
Views: 6980

S01E11: "The Final Verdict" - What's with the seat?

In Netflix, if you watch "The Final Verdict," at 21:53, there's a huge round gash in the driver seat. What in the world did that?
by JJohnson
Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KITT for the phone
Replies: 0
Views: 4189

KITT for the phone

I was wondering, has anyone gotten a voicebox from either Jupiter or elsewhere to work like the HAL 9000 iphone dock? I'm wanting to use that as a visualization for the audio out of my phone, and I'd love to get a blue KITT for Cortana. That would be utterly amazing! And when listening to podcasts o...
by JJohnson
Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KITT electronics functionality
Replies: 9
Views: 13526

Re: KITT electronics functionality

I'm looking at the season 1 dash, comparing to season 3/4, and what's the propagationdelay for? I'm not sure how the definition of 'propagation delay' helps relate it to a car...it's the length of time it takes for a signal to reach the destination.
by JJohnson
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knight Rider Replica Map
Replies: 62
Views: 128812

Re: Knight Rider Replica Map

I'm glad to help. Someday soon I'd like to do a Knight Rider tour of LA with my own replica and recreate some scenes.

I found the Three Rings: W 9th St and Pacific Ave in LA / San Pedro California
by JJohnson
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:12 am
Forum: Knight Rider: Original Series
Topic: 1.08 - Trust Doesn't Rust
Replies: 11
Views: 31225

Re: 1.08 - Trust Doesn't Rust

I can't find the Three Rings, which appears to be the corner of 9th St and Pacific Av (800 S?). There's a Thrifty drug store and a Firestone there, which may or may not be there today. I'm guessing Los Angeles? Okay: W 9th St and S Pacific Ave in San Pedro, CA. Kragen Auto Parts is in the place wher...
by JJohnson
Sun Sep 07, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KITT electronics functionality
Replies: 9
Views: 13526

Re: KITT electronics functionality

Another thing that would be good on KITT - backup camera, backup radar sensors, and maybe even blind-spot cameras (especially for the two-TV dash). That would be amazingly useful in a car. My parents' van has cameras in the side-view mirrors, that when you turn on the turn signal, there's a display ...
by JJohnson
Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Base car to start a KITT/KARR replica
Replies: 6
Views: 8376

Re: Base car to start a KITT/KARR replica

Fascinating. Can you stick the multiport injection motor in the 82-84 car?
by JJohnson
Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Base car to start a KITT/KARR replica
Replies: 6
Views: 8376

Re: Base car to start a KITT/KARR replica

Very good info, thanks!

As far as engine, fuel economy, that kind of thing, is there any advantage to an 87 over an 84? Better engine or whatnot?
by JJohnson
Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knight Rider Soundtrack
Replies: 1
Views: 2798

Knight Rider Soundtrack

Has anyone gathered a list of the music they used on Knight Rider together in one place? I'm watching S01E08 "No Big Thing" and they just played "Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on Me" and it's very early 80s... I'm looking to put together a travel playlist and thought a huge KR mu...
by JJohnson
Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Base car to start a KITT/KARR replica
Replies: 6
Views: 8376

Base car to start a KITT/KARR replica

If I were to start a KITT/KARR replica, which models specifically could I use? I know the 1982 Trans Am, but wouldn't a 1986 work also? Anything later?

And is there any advantage to going with a later model than an earlier one? As in, better engine, electronics, fuel economy, etc.?
by JJohnson
Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KITT/KARR swap-out
Replies: 0
Views: 4031

KITT/KARR swap-out

I was looking around the internet on the electronics and was wondering - had anyone made a swap-out voicebox? As in, pull out, pull off, then hook in KARR and it's done? That would make a lot of sense and let everyone have both KITT and KARR without having to buy two whole cars. If you look at the s...
by JJohnson
Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Commercial Featuring David and KITT
Replies: 11
Views: 12920

Re: New Commercial Featuring David and KITT

Nice! I liked it. I wouldn't mind it being a series of commercials...maybe bring Mike Traceur and Sarah Graiman in to drive KITT (2K) or their KITT (3K) with (2K) pouting a bit about the new one. Have David call the other guy "son" for fun.
by JJohnson
Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just My Bill S01E06 - what's in the back seat?
Replies: 1
Views: 3581

Just My Bill S01E06 - what's in the back seat?

I'm watching KR straight through, and in S01E06, what's the stuff in the back seat as Michael and Maggie are getting out? It's at 44:15-17 on Netflix. I'm wondering if that's some production stuff they might've just left in there for whatever reason.
by JJohnson
Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:25 am
Forum: Knight Rider: Original Series
Topic: 1.01 - Knight of the Phoenix (Pilot)
Replies: 67
Views: 177586

Re: 1.01 - Knight of the Phoenix (Pilot)

Where's the gas station, and place where KITT did the 360's? I saw the map, but I don't think those locations are really accurate in the KR map
by JJohnson
Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knight Rider Replica Map
Replies: 62
Views: 128812

Re: Knight Rider Replica Map

Does anyone know where the shots of Michael driving to Silicon Valley are located? And where the cops stopped him about 30:00 in?
by JJohnson
Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knight Rider Replica Map
Replies: 62
Views: 128812

Re: Knight Rider Replica Map

I put quite a few locations on the map for filming locations when I was able to find them. I might restart the series now and go through location-by-location to help out. Hopefully I don't create too many duplicates. If you don't mind, I'll lay claim to season 1 filming locations starting from episo...
by JJohnson
Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KITT electronics functionality
Replies: 9
Views: 13526

Re: KITT electronics functionality

2knight, good info there. That's another concern I had is when you've got all these electronics in the car, what happens on a hot day? I get 90°-105° from maybe June to August, so it's something to think about. How much did you tint your windows? And what's the carpet insulation / radiant barrier in...
by JJohnson
Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Season 3 working dashboard questions
Replies: 6
Views: 14293

Season 3 working dashboard questions

I found a graphic of the season 3 dash: http://www.freewebs.com/knightrider-kitt/season-3-dash-2002.png I was wondering what everyone's hooked it up to so that the meters and indicators on there actually work instead of just look pretty. The compass, I can tell, just hook it up to a compass or GPS. ...
by JJohnson
Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KITT electronics functionality
Replies: 9
Views: 13526

Re: KITT electronics functionality

That does, yes. I have a few ideas, but want to make sure they're feasible/doable, so that's a good direction. -MP3 playback for music, podcasts, and audiobooks, either from in-car SSD or SD card. -voicebox used for: car voice responses / KITT, podcast audio, audiobook audio, phone call audio. Quest...
by JJohnson
Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Spy's Bread real?
Replies: 0
Views: 6705

Is Spy's Bread real?

I'm watching the Goliath's Return episode and Devon, April, and Swedish Uncle are trying to escape. They make something called spy's bread. Is this an actual thing?
by JJohnson
Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KITT electronics functionality
Replies: 9
Views: 13526

KITT electronics functionality

I read a long time ago of people putting some actual computers (actual hard drives, Pentiums, the works) into their Trans Ams to let them do voice activation and listen to mp3s from within their replicas. I was wondering what kinds of customizations do people do nowadays for their KITT replica cars?...
by JJohnson
Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KITT Replica with functional abilities
Replies: 12
Views: 14646

Re: KITT Replica with functional abilities

Speaking of functional abilities, the Audi S6 has enough cameras to make backup and turns easier than KITT had it. Has anyone seen this?
by JJohnson
Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: Knight Rider: Original Series
Topic: 1.14 - Give Me Liberty...or Give Me Death
Replies: 3
Views: 20300

Re: 1.14 - Give Me Liberty...or Give Me Death

The bridge at 28:26, I'm not sure where that is, but the Parque Xalapa I found. The road where they line up for the second leg is S Village Oaks Dr. Cimarron Valley Lodge - doesn't appear to exist. Seen at 31:28. It looks, from the architecture, that it's the building at 1373 Center Ct Dr, Covina, CA.
by JJohnson
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-Tops in bright sun
Replies: 3
Views: 3900

Re: T-Tops in bright sun

I didn't even know there were such things. I checked, and there are plenty on eBay. Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!