Wire mod, any issues?
08-15-2010, 08:47 AM
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Wire mod, any issues? I'm looking at doing the wire relocation mod for the passenger side of the engine bay, just wondering if anyone has had any issues after several years having this mod done (moisture, etc). Any information would be appreciated, thanks!
08-15-2010, 02:09 PM
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No issues here. My car has had this mod for over 5 years now. Was a daily driver up until 2 years ago. I pulled my wheel well apart a few months ago, running some wires for my nitrous kit, all the factory wiring still looks fine.
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hides the wires on the passenger side behind the fender to clean up the engine bay. What I want to know, is what are the steps to pull this off? DO you have to lengthen wires or anything?
08-18-2010, 10:47 AM
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you will get LESS moisture by relocating the wires underneath the fenderwell as opposed to leaving them exposed in the engine bay.. wrap them up really well if your worried about it.. I did just for peace of mind.. I used mostly rubber splicing tape (so the wires wouldn't get gooey if I ever had to unwrap it) and electrical tape on the ends to keep it tight.. no problems what so ever except people's eyes popping out when they see my engine bay lol
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08-18-2010, 09:48 PM
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MAKE SURE YOU DRILL THE HOLE AT LEAST 1-3/4" like the article says. I thought I'd get cute and drill a smaller hole since my harness isn't that big...but it's not the harness you gotta worry about...it's the connectors you gotta get through the hole! I ended up cutting and soldering all my wires...yes I think it's cleaner, but took forever and it's really miniscule. Also...might as well do the hood latch on the drivers side while you at it...and if you have TCS, do that as well.
