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> Replacement fuse box, Would you buy one?
Would you pay ~$130 for a plug-in fuse box upgrade with modern fuses?
Would you pay ~$130 for a plug-in fuse box upgrade with modern fuses?
Yes, right away, I hate cleaning my fuses every week! [ 20 ] ** [24.69%]
Yes, I'd put it on my things to get eventually list. [ 46 ] ** [56.79%]
No, it's really not worth that much money to me. [ 15 ] ** [18.52%]
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Dave_Darling
post Nov 17 2003, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE(James Adams @ Nov 17 2003, 09:46 AM)
QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Nov 17 2003, 08:53 AM)
$130 is a bit steep for something you can make yourself for under $40, but I'd still pay it.

I know it seems expensive to the do-it-yourselfer at first glance, but there really is more than just mounting up some fuse boxes and plugging wires

Sorry, James--I mis-spoke. I meant that it was a lot at first glance, but that I would pay it for a plug-and-play replacement.

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post Nov 17 2003, 07:14 PM
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Great Job !!!!!!!
count me in if you make some up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Nov 17 2003, 09:48 PM
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seems to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) the big foot people that are hitting the existing fuse panel will knock this one out of the park! this version looks to protrude down another 2 to 3 inches, I just swapped mine out for an OEM recently! I'll live
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post Nov 17 2003, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(Drums66 @ Nov 17 2003, 07:48 PM)
seems to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) the big foot people that are hitting the existing fuse panel will knock this one out of the park! this version looks to pertrude down another 2 to 3 inches, I just swapped mine out for an OEM recently! I'll live

Did you mean 2 to 3mm? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Actually its a weird perspective of the picture - it does not stick down any further than the original, and the cover is strong, unlike the original that cracks so easily.
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post Nov 17 2003, 10:03 PM
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I don't know where Drums66 was getting 2-3 inches. It looks like it protrudes the same if not less....
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post Nov 17 2003, 10:04 PM
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I meant just what I said! from that pic it looks to protrude out farther than original and I've never cracked one yet.
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post Nov 17 2003, 10:08 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Okay, chill dude!

If you say it looks like "another 2 to 3 inches" then you go ahead and think that... no one is forcing you to change your fuse block... It's okay, don't worry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

If you say you haven't cracked a cover, we believe you.
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post Nov 17 2003, 10:11 PM
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Thankyou, maybe not 2 to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) 3 inches but it certainly seems to protrude farther than stock
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post Nov 17 2003, 10:13 PM
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Just screwing with you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

You have to admit it looks nicer than the stock unit and the fuses probably seat better than the stock ones.
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post Nov 17 2003, 10:23 PM
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i like it.

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what's the price including S&H? does it come with the right fuses pre-installed for my car? is there a core-charge for my old fuse block? can i pay with a check? any rebates on group-buys? club-member rebate? do you offer different color-schemas for the covers? and if yes, can i get it in my cars color? do you offer financing? what about rush-delivery? how long is the warranty? is this tax-deducteable in my state? what should i use to clean it? will this de-value my otherwise original car? where can i get replacement fuses?
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post Nov 17 2003, 10:26 PM
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no biggie, as you'll notice this one comes straight down, the stock sits at about a 45 degree angle
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post Nov 18 2003, 12:19 AM
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QUOTE(Drums66 @ Nov 17 2003, 08:11 PM)
Thankyou, maybe not 2 to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) 3 inches but it certainly seems to pertrude farther than stock

...that's what she said... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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I like the look of it, particularly the wiring color coding AND the extra fuse locations (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

This is something I want to do for my VW side (modern blade fuses). Our fuse covers are the same, fragile and easily come off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I think the price is high but I do understand why so no need to justify to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Excellent work!
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post Nov 18 2003, 02:40 AM
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I dont want to fart with it. Make one up for "Blackie" the 9146. I looked at installing the 993 fuse panel... I need something with cruise control fuses. I'll utilize the "spares".


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post Nov 18 2003, 07:38 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 17 2003, 08:23 PM)
i like it.

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what's the price including S&H? does it come with the right fuses pre-installed for my car? is there a core-charge for my old fuse block? can i pay with a check? any rebates on group-buys? club-member rebate? do you offer different color-schemas for the covers? and if yes, can i get it in my cars color? do you offer financing? what about rush-delivery? how long is the warranty? is this tax-deducteable in my state? what should i use to clean it? will this de-value my otherwise original car? where can i get replacement fuses?

Special deal only for you Andy:

Price is $350,629.54, shipping by camel $597.82, it comes with the right fuses, but they are installed in the wrong positions, the core charge is an original 914/6 GT, you can only pay with gold coins form the lost city of Atlantis, I'll give you a group buy option with Brad - the price doubles for both of you if you order together, since you are a club member you can have a kiss from the camel, you can only get it in Sepia, you can pay in installments - give me double up front and I'll give you a quarter back when it gets delivered, rush-delivery - that's if we use the special camel - "Clyde" - $789.63, it's fully warranteed until you break it, talk to the terminator about the tax implications, make sure the battery is hooked up and fully charged and use Brad's tongue to clean it, once you install it your car will be worth nothing - have it shipped to me for proper disposal, there are no replacement fuses - if you blow one then you screwed something up and don't deserve the car - have it shipped to me for proper disposal.

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post Nov 18 2003, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(James Adams @ Nov 18 2003, 05:38 AM)
Price is $350,629.54, shipping by camel $597.82, it comes with the right fuses, but they are installed in the wrong positions, the core charge is an original 914/6 GT, you can only pay with gold coins form the lost city of Atlantis, I'll give you a group buy option with Brad - the price doubles for both of you if you order together, since you are a club member you can have a kiss from the camel, you can only get it in Sepia, you can pay in installments - give me double up front and I'll give you a quarter back when it gets delivered, rush-delivery - that's if we use the special camel - "Clyde" - $789.63, it's fully warranteed until you break it, talk to the terminator about the tax implications,  make sure the battery is hooked up and fully charged and use Brad's tongue to clean it, once you install it your car will be worth nothing - have it shipped to me for proper disposal, there are no replacement fuses - if you blow one then you screwed something up and don't deserve the car - have it shipped to me for proper disposal.

thank you for this quick and detailed response.

you'll hear from me soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Andy

PS: can you tell me more about "Clyde"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Nov 18 2003, 12:34 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 18 2003, 10:09 AM)
PS: can you tell me more about "Clyde"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Sure, here is the story of Clyde (note that this is totally politically incorrect but really funny song from yester-year):

Ahab the Arab
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For those that are interested, I just measured the stock fuse box with cover and my new replacement.

The original sticks out almost 5/8" below the relay plate.

The replacement sticks out a little less than 1/2".

This means there is more room with the new one.
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QUOTE(James Adams @ Nov 18 2003, 04:21 PM)
The replacement sticks out a little less than 1/2".

are you sure???
it looks more like 2 or 3 inches! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)




ok, do i get this -> (IMG:style_emoticons/default/spank.gif) now?
Andy
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 18 2003, 04:26 PM)
are you sure???
it looks more like 2 or 3 inches!  :lol:




ok, do i get this ->  :spank:  now?
Andy

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/spank.gif) yes...

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