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kenpolives
post Jan 26 2004, 07:53 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2456698768

Has anyone here upgraded their fuse box, this kit looks good but.......
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post Jan 26 2004, 07:56 PM
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That would be our very own James Adams.

Check our vendor listing.

I have it (not installed yet), and it looks and feels as advertised.
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post Jan 26 2004, 08:48 PM
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I plan on installing one when it warm enough to do so.
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post Jan 26 2004, 08:50 PM
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ditto...
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post Jan 26 2004, 09:01 PM
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Nice but to rich for my blood. I'll wait till mine gives out.

Good work though. Looks professional. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jan 26 2004, 09:02 PM
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thats real slick James!

Can you give us an idea as to how tough this is to install?
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post Jan 26 2004, 09:15 PM
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Thanks for the kudos.

The install requires two 1/4" holes to be drilled in the fuse/relay plate (the black metal panel that unbolts from the car). Then it is all plug-and-play - just swap the wires over. It would be wise to clean all the original wire terminals while you are in there, so I would give it an hour for the job.
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post Jan 26 2004, 09:17 PM
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how's the "irritation" or annoyance factor while you're under there doing that?
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post Jan 26 2004, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE(seanery @ Jan 26 2004, 09:17 PM)
how's the "irritation" or annoyance factor while you're under there doing that?

That's pretty hard to quantify!

Access is not really a problem, as it hangs down (you don't have to do it while upside-down or anything like that). The biggest issue would be keeping the wire positions straight, and if you are methodical in swapping it should not be a big deal.

I included the wire colors that go to each fuse on the cover labels, so that will help out, too.
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post Jan 26 2004, 10:36 PM
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NICE

how many do you have to sell before the price drops?
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post Jan 26 2004, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(James Adams @ Jan 26 2004, 07:15 PM)
The install requires two 1/4" holes to be drilled in the fuse/relay plate (the black metal panel that unbolts from the car). Then it is all plug-and-play - just swap the wires over. It would be wise to clean all the original wire terminals while you are in there, so I would give it an hour for the job.

Don't forget to disconnect your battery or you might be sad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jan 26 2004, 11:26 PM
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Can we do a group buy!?!?!?!



Just kidding James. Thanks for knocking out another great product. When my car finally makes it back to the streets, it will be shifted courtesy of your shifter.
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post Jan 27 2004, 01:37 PM
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...And it fits right in the place of the stocker?

Dang, James--another winner!

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post Jan 27 2004, 01:42 PM
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looks great!! I'll have to upgrade when I run out of all of these fuses... a vw place went out of business, I bought 4 complete fuse sets! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 27 2004, 02:49 PM
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That's definitely on my list of things to buy, I was looking at it yesterday.

It's friggin awesome.
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post Jan 27 2004, 07:26 PM
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Very nice. I would caution people that the quick disconnect receptacles on the wires are quite brittle. I had to remove one and when I put it back on it seemed a little loose so I tried to bend it a bit with some pliers. I was very careful to only bend it a little bit but it still cracked and I had to replace it.
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post Jan 28 2004, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(tat2dphreak @ Jan 27 2004, 11:42 AM)
looks great!! I'll have to upgrade when I run out of all of these fuses... a vw place went out of business, I bought 4 complete fuse sets! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

They sell euro fuses at pep boys ya know.
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post Jan 29 2004, 10:03 AM
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yea, I just got a good deal on these... 2$ /set (30 fuses, various amps) I think
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post Jan 29 2004, 12:06 PM
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Considering the limited market, I'm very pleased that someone was willing to put all of the work into producing one of these! I'm putting this on my list of things to do this summer (the list is getting crowded and expensive!).
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post Jan 29 2004, 05:24 PM
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I broke out the credit card and I should have it in a few days. I'll let everyone know how the install goes. My big problem will to find the missing yellow wire that should have been attached to my right headlight fuse. I didn't know why the light wasn't going on (new car) until I pulled out the old fusebox.......
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