This may be out of place... but wanted to throw it out there... maybe someone local would be interested.
Series 2 Tivo, has not been modified, I believe it has a 40G drive in it, but would be a good candidate for hacking. I do have manyals, the original box, etc. Just trying to find a welcoming home for it.
If interested, send me a PM - again, would prefer someone local (Raleigh area)... would consider shipping, but you'ld have to incur the applicable costs.
Dave