portable lc-1 whos done it?
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From: So.Cal.
Originally Posted by Xtnct00WS6
Btw...can you buy those connectors individually? This is all I can find:
https://www.casperselectronics.com/M...ry_Code=camaro
AutoZone or maybe even the dealership have these?
Also, which side is best to put the WBO2 into?
https://www.casperselectronics.com/M...ry_Code=camaro
AutoZone or maybe even the dealership have these?
Also, which side is best to put the WBO2 into?
As for the other connectors, they should be available individually, but for my purposes I found it cheaper to buy the kit and the cheaper crimp tool (blue handles, about $20 or so); crimp tool is advisable.
The kit does not include the plug shown in the attached pic.
AutoZone doesn't seem to have those, and the GM dealer doesn't know what you want.
I've got my LC-1 on the passenger side since I'm going thru firewall just beneath PCM; either side should work just fine, but first plan out where you will poke the wires thru the firewall (or A4 shift cable grommet, etc).
Last edited by joecar; Oct 10, 2006 at 08:08 PM.
For those that are making their LC-1 portable...where did you put the big black box? This is what I'm thinking of doing. I made a little bracket that I'm gonna tie the LC-1 to and mount the bracket to a heat shield. Think it'll be okay there?
Here's the general idea for the portable LC-1. Is this correct? The middle wiring will stay permantely in the car, and the other two sections are removeable.
Here's the bracket I made that'll bolt to the heat shield.
You can see the hole I drilled for the mounting bracket in the heat shield. This is the passanger side by the way.
Here's the general layout so far. The wires coming from the LC-1 in this pic will go up through the shift boot. The wires from the 02 will go to the LC-1.
Everything look good so far?
P.S. Don't be hating on my awesome drawing skillz.
Here's the general idea for the portable LC-1. Is this correct? The middle wiring will stay permantely in the car, and the other two sections are removeable.
Here's the bracket I made that'll bolt to the heat shield.
You can see the hole I drilled for the mounting bracket in the heat shield. This is the passanger side by the way.
Here's the general layout so far. The wires coming from the LC-1 in this pic will go up through the shift boot. The wires from the 02 will go to the LC-1.
Everything look good so far?
P.S. Don't be hating on my awesome drawing skillz.
Last edited by Xtnct00WS6; Oct 23, 2006 at 12:04 PM.
Hey, why is there a ***** in the middle of your drawing? 
Regarding making the unit portable here's a couple thoughts/suggestions based upon my experience.
1) Use an old O2 plug to provide power and a NB sim reading. If you move the LC-1 to another car, just bring your O2 harness plug with you and plug it in. Bam, you've got power and NB signal to the car.
2) Use quick disconnects for the WB signal and the calibration wires. These wires should be permanently mounted in your car. When moving to another car, you'll need to bring a pre-fab'd harness that can come in through the window.
My LC-1 is totally portable now. Not cause I tune alot of other cars with it, but rather because it has been removed so many times for repair.
Regarding making the unit portable here's a couple thoughts/suggestions based upon my experience.
1) Use an old O2 plug to provide power and a NB sim reading. If you move the LC-1 to another car, just bring your O2 harness plug with you and plug it in. Bam, you've got power and NB signal to the car.
2) Use quick disconnects for the WB signal and the calibration wires. These wires should be permanently mounted in your car. When moving to another car, you'll need to bring a pre-fab'd harness that can come in through the window.
My LC-1 is totally portable now. Not cause I tune alot of other cars with it, but rather because it has been removed so many times for repair.
Originally Posted by muncie21
Hey, why is there a ***** in the middle of your drawing?
Regarding making the unit portable here's a couple thoughts/suggestions based upon my experience.
1) Use an old O2 plug to provide power and a NB sim reading. If you move the LC-1 to another car, just bring your O2 harness plug with you and plug it in. Bam, you've got power and NB signal to the car.
2) Use quick disconnects for the WB signal and the calibration wires. These wires should be permanently mounted in your car. When moving to another car, you'll need to bring a pre-fab'd harness that can come in through the window.
My LC-1 is totally portable now. Not cause I tune alot of other cars with it, but rather because it has been removed so many times for repair.
Regarding making the unit portable here's a couple thoughts/suggestions based upon my experience.
1) Use an old O2 plug to provide power and a NB sim reading. If you move the LC-1 to another car, just bring your O2 harness plug with you and plug it in. Bam, you've got power and NB signal to the car.
2) Use quick disconnects for the WB signal and the calibration wires. These wires should be permanently mounted in your car. When moving to another car, you'll need to bring a pre-fab'd harness that can come in through the window.
My LC-1 is totally portable now. Not cause I tune alot of other cars with it, but rather because it has been removed so many times for repair.
2) Everything in my mockup that has a black circle is a quick disconnect.
Where did you mount your LC-1 physically? Think mine will be okay where it is?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by Xtnct00WS6
Where did you mount your LC-1 physically? Think mine will be okay where it is?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Your location looks fine as long as it doesn't get to toasty and provided it's relatively accessable.
Originally Posted by JMBLOWNWS6
Anyone have to put a switch for the ground on there's using the HP tuners cable?
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From: So.Cal.
Originally Posted by JMBLOWNWS6
Got ya I just put the switch the other day. Works like a champ. The only thing I noticed with the LC1 is I have to pause a little before a restart on the car.
I just put the switch the other day. Works like a champ. The only thing I noticed with the LC1 is I have to pause a little before a restart on the car.