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Old May 27, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Ok I am putting the QTEC on to my cutout tomorrow and I have 3 questions.
1. What is the best place to mount the toggle switch?
2. Where do you tun the power wires to?
3. Is there anything that I should be aware of before the install?

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Old May 27, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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its easy as hell... the instructions that came with mine were really simple... i installed my switch under the sig lighter..another popular place is in the ashtray..
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Old May 27, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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I completely removed my cig lighter and mounted the switch in its place
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Old May 27, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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I have my in my ashtray along with my line-lock and fan switch
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Old May 27, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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I like the idea of the ashtray. How long did it take you guys to install it?
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Old May 27, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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My QTP switch was way too big to install in the ashtray??? Plus I use it. As for connecting it I used the black wire off the cig lighter for ground, then extended the power lead and connected it to the radio fuse.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Realy easy to do. I got it done in just over an hour. Great mod.
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Not to hijack the thread, but where do you run the wires from the inside to the outside?
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Originally Posted by aNuBiS
Not to hijack the thread, but where do you run the wires from the inside to the outside?
drain plugs.

The cutout comes with very detailed instructions.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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drain plugs.

The cutout comes with very detailed instructions.
Yes, there is a drain plug that is in the back seat floor panel. I came up through there and ran it under the carpet to the center counsel. I installed the switch on the drivers side of teh counsel so that noone else can accidently bumo it.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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QTP Cutout Installation

This will help you. Those are not my pictures; I found them on this board, or ls1.com
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Old May 30, 2005 | 06:27 AM
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Awesome stuff guys, thanks.
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