Irony
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posted on 15/7/11 at 01:17 PM |
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Wiring tips needed
No specific problems with my wiring but I thought I might ask if anyone has any tips from there experiences????
My bought wiring loom seems way to big but I am constantly loathed to cut it down as what if I need the length later. Tempted to bundle all the
excess wire behind the dash but this goes against the grain. I do mild electrics (240v) in my job and I find 'tidy, well thought out wiring =
no problems' and 'Big bundle of cables stuffed together in a cupboard = trouble'
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JoeDouce
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posted on 15/7/11 at 01:38 PM |
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excess wire doesn't have to be a mess.. if its your loom and its all neatly spiral wrapped together there shouldn't be a problem having a
nice neat coil behind the dash... just take the time to bundle it together neatly
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scootz
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posted on 15/7/11 at 01:50 PM |
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I absolutely HATE wires and hoses that are too long for the application. Trim them to suit I say! If you do have to extend something at a later
date, then it's only a 2 minute job with the soldering iron or some butt-crimps!
It's Evolution Baby!
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contaminated
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posted on 15/7/11 at 02:29 PM |
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I trimmed down the loom where it was stupidly long. Elsewhere I doubled up the excess cable and neatly cable tied it to chassis rails. Two years later
it still looks good.
Tiger Super Six Independent
www.southernkitcars.com
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franky
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posted on 15/7/11 at 02:37 PM |
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A few small well placed coils won't really be a bad idea behind the dash, it'll make fitting and removing it a damn site easier.
Initially i'd get everything working before trimming cables back then adjust them once you've seen all your lights/gagues and engine
working as they should.
Might prove handy if you decide to change things too.
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omega 24 v6
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posted on 15/7/11 at 03:22 PM |
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DO NOT coil it. Rather route it back and forth like the shape of a trombone. Or shorten it. Personnally I'd do the later.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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snowy2
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posted on 16/7/11 at 07:25 PM |
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dont coil the wires it will cause problems eventually.....you could do worse than to check out this link........
http://www.godspeed.me/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1058
sometimes you are the pigeon, most of the time the statue.
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