Replacement Relay Socket Panel, Updated: Version 3 - Solid State Relays and Fuse Panel Replacement |
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Replacement Relay Socket Panel, Updated: Version 3 - Solid State Relays and Fuse Panel Replacement |
Evan0 |
Apr 30 2017, 10:12 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 13-February 17 From: Southern California Member No.: 20,837 Region Association: Southern California |
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I've been rewiring my car for the last few weeks and part of that was replacing the factory fuse panel with one that uses modern fuse from JWest Engineering. I was unhappy with the existing relay sockets that I found. As a result of that, I designed and printed a monolithic fuse socket for all the relays, buzzer, and flasher unit. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-20837-1493568735.1.jpg) After mounting it to the fuse panel. The buzzer is a Hella H35394001. The horn, blower, and fog relays are Hella 933332051. The flasher unit is a Hella 009492101. The head light relay is a modern reproduction of the VW one. Still waiting on the flasher unit to ship. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-20837-1493568735.2.jpg) I'll be posting the STL files, Bill of Materials, and instructions after I've worked out a few kinks. I would love any feedback or suggestions on improvements. |
mepstein |
Apr 30 2017, 10:35 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,253 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That looks great! How much would you charge to make one or a couple? I would like to buy. Thanks, mark
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Evan0 |
May 1 2017, 09:34 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 13-February 17 From: Southern California Member No.: 20,837 Region Association: Southern California |
That looks great! How much would you charge to make one or a couple? I would like to buy. Thanks, mark I'm working on a improved version. I wasn't happy with the clearance for wire routing underneath the dash with it installed. I'll update when new version is ready. |
mepstein |
May 1 2017, 09:46 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,253 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That looks great! How much would you charge to make one or a couple? I would like to buy. Thanks, mark I'm working on a improved version. I wasn't happy with the clearance for wire routing underneath the dash with it installed. I'll update when new version is ready. Awesome. Keep me in touch please. |
BillC |
May 1 2017, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am also interested.
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JoeD |
May 1 2017, 11:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
Love it. I'd be down for one too. I've got the JWest fuse block and solid state relays in the engine bay... this would complete the trifecta!
Please let me know if you get to making more. |
jd74914 |
May 2 2017, 11:06 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Very cool! Great idea as well. I'm quite interested; the old relays with their worn sockets always bothered me.
If you don't mind sharing-material and printer? The surface finish is better than any SLA machine I've seen and almost every SLS. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
euro911 |
May 2 2017, 11:19 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,846 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice innovation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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plymouth37 |
May 2 2017, 11:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Heck yeah! Nice work!
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GeorgeRud |
May 3 2017, 08:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks for posting! As the round relays are getting more expensive, a cheap, modern alternative would be great. I love seeing this new technology applied to older cars.
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Evan0 |
May 3 2017, 08:24 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 13-February 17 From: Southern California Member No.: 20,837 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool! Great idea as well. I'm quite interested; the old relays with their worn sockets always bothered me. If you don't mind sharing-material and printer? The surface finish is better than any SLA machine I've seen and almost every SLS. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) It's Zortrax ABS printed on a Zortrax M200. Most reliable printer I've ever used. |
john77 |
May 3 2017, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 21-February 14 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 17,027 Region Association: Southern California |
This is great. Definitely interested in one.
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NS914 |
May 3 2017, 12:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 198 Joined: 9-June 09 From: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Member No.: 10,455 Region Association: Canada |
Hi EvenO,
As the others have noted below....I would take one in a heart beat! I too have installed my JWest Fuse Panel in as well.....those old relays are a nightmare...I still have not figured out how to get them to fit in the panel....your set up would be fantastic. Regards, Grant |
Evan0 |
May 19 2017, 04:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 13-February 17 From: Southern California Member No.: 20,837 Region Association: Southern California |
After a few weeks of redesign, I have a relay solution that i'm happy with. Not only is it more compact, it's modular so i can be reused for other applications. Not sure if I'm going to have the resource to produce these in quantity, but i'm looking into the possibility. I would love any feedback or suggestions on improvements.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-20837-1495233318.1.jpg)(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-20837-1495233318.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-20837-1495233318.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-20837-1495233318.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-20837-1495233319.5.jpg) |
JeffBowlsby |
May 19 2017, 05:28 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,486 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
What does the side facing the cabin floor look like?
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Evan0 |
May 19 2017, 05:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 13-February 17 From: Southern California Member No.: 20,837 Region Association: Southern California |
What does the side facing the cabin floor look like? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-20837-1495236901.1.jpg) |
913B |
May 19 2017, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
That's cool, I would be interested in one too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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clapeza |
May 19 2017, 07:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 7-February 11 From: South GA Member No.: 12,677 Region Association: South East States |
Beautiful and functional!
Put me on the list! Any chance of turning your attention to the engine compartment relay board? Chester |
JeffBowlsby |
May 19 2017, 07:38 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,486 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I generally have concerns about the so-called 'upgraded' panels because many have proven to be problematic discovered only after a short amount of use. This set-up seems to have some positives.
The custom relay mounting base seems well done and using the new relays and fuses is commendable. Don't like the cheapo side mount fuseblocks because attaching the chassis harness wiring stresses the wiring- using the flag terminals may address the tight fit but that means that all the original terminals need replacement. PLEASE do not promote using those cheesy insulated terminals. Locate some solid brass double barrel terminals in the appropriate wire gauges as needed without the plastic insulator - because they are not a good long term solution. |
bandjoey |
May 19 2017, 08:20 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If you don't want to be a manufacture then license it to 914rubber for a % This could be a several thousand unit order when promoted.
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