Fuch I had a fire! Now repaired, Back together & running. Picking it up next week |
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Fuch I had a fire! Now repaired, Back together & running. Picking it up next week |
JRust |
Aug 5 2014, 10:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I opened my garage tonight to troubleshoot wiring. There was a smokey smell in it pretty strong. No smoke though so I was a little confused. I look in my rear trunk which was open as I was testing ECU wiring the previous night. I did pull one of the 3 relays last night that sit by my ECU. Just wanted to grab some in town to swap out & rule those out as a possible problem. I did not leave the key on or anything. I didn't think to pull the ground. I don't see why I'd need to as all I did was pull a relay. HOW the fuch does this happen just sitting?
I admit I am no genius with wiring but really? How could pulling a relay catch my car on fire? I guess I should feel lucky as this happened in my closed garage with nobody the wiser. It is also just the battery & into my trunk. I sure as hell don't feel lucky. I feel like I got kicked in the nuts repeatedly really hard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Attached image(s) |
JRust |
Nov 20 2014, 10:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My car is back from the paint shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . So back to Subie tech for the drivetrain. Everything shipped from Outfront Motorsports this week. Hopefully reassembly will go quick without any problems.
I do have one serious issue. Came across an 05 STI Turbo motor with 85k on it complete. I want that sucker so bad. Wish I had the $3500 to blow. For motor's it would be a pretty easy upgrade for me. Basically a new wiring harness & custom exhaust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) . Go from my 159hp at the rear wheels to 280-300 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . I don't need it as my setup really pulls excellent & drives just great. I am not going to go into debt for this. If I can somehow sell enough stuff to get it I'm all over it though. |
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