@CCNN Another option to buy install the 2 needed Custom IOSes:
For installing IOS250[57]
On the Wii run the installer found here Previously linked by Cyan http://www.mediafire.com/?5ggh53tj9hhp1tr select slot250, d2x v8, base 57, version 21008. install, exit, done.
For installing IOS249[56]...