I never got into the softmod scene as it seemed to have issues from time to time. TSOP flashing was easier. I would just solder the two points. Copy the files from the memory card to the Xbox. Run the exploit and flash the TSOP. Done. Then of course swapped in to a massive 120 GB drive back then.
Huh? A year ago? I've never softmodded even back in the day when TSOP flashing hit the scene. 007 and Mechassault Evox flashers with 1024k bios bins worked great.