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Stu
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16th Jan 12 at 19:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi guys

Just after some advice. I've just stripped my Phase One Rallye track car but have loads of wires left over that I don't need any more for the heater/ handbrake/ stereo/ interior lights etc. Im tempted to just trim them then wrap them up neatly but is that a safe way to do it or should I trace them back to the fuse box and strip them out completely? Im just not great with wires to be honest and Im a bit lazy too!

Just need to clean the inside a little bit, give it a quick coat of cherry red and it will be ready for the cage

Oh and while I remember, I want to get rid of the matrix. Is the best way just to join the two water pipes?









[Edited on 16-01-2012 by Stu]
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16th Jan 12 at 19:56   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
get rid would be best option imo.
Stu
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quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk
get rid would be best option imo.


Yeah I think your right, thats gonna be a shit job!!

AndyCorsaSport
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Balls to that, I'd just chop the un needed wires and take out the fuses aswell. Be reet
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strip it right back mate , do it carfully cos u dont wanna chop a wrong wire out . and the car might not start or loose a feed to something u need
R Lee
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quote:
Originally posted by Alex_Rally
strip it right back mate , do it carfully cos u dont wanna chop a wrong wire out .and the car might not start or loose a feed to something u need


I fucked up my mr2 turbo by being over zealous
Leave them alone if in doubt
Alex_Rally
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quote:
Originally posted by R Lee
quote:
Originally posted by Alex_Rally
strip it right back mate , do it carfully cos u dont wanna chop a wrong wire out .and the car might not start or loose a feed to something u need


I fucked up my mr2 turbo by being over zealous
Leave them alone if in doubt



exactly mate i did the same thing .
Chris x
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16th Jan 12 at 21:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Small bit of copper pipe and jubilee clips for the heater matrix?
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16th Jan 12 at 21:04   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Matrix: a elbow hose tail fitting and some jubilee clips.

Wiring: leave it. You'll save more weight having a shit before you take it out on the track
Corsa_Sport21
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16th Jan 12 at 21:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Leave the car running whilst your doing it.
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I can see where your coming from but its easy to do damage with the batt connected
Stu
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Originally posted by Chris x
Small bit of copper pipe and jubilee clips for the heater matrix?


Good thinking!!!!

What do you think this will weigh once I get a pair of 7kg seats in and a 28kg roll cage? Car is running approx 145bhp so it should go well!
Stu
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16th Jan 12 at 22:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Think Ill just have to be extra careful with the wires! There isnt much in there now that needs power to be honest and most of that stuff is under the bonnet!
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You'd save more weight fitting polycarbonate windows over chopping un used wires. Chop back as far as you can and tape the ends up stop them touching each other and you can't go wrong
Stu
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Originally posted by DAZ1985
You'd save more weight fitting polycarbonate windows over chopping un used wires. Chop back as far as you can and tape the ends up stop them touching each other and you can't go wrong


To be honest with the wiring Im not really after saving weight, its just to keep them tidy! More worried about getting in and standing on them or ripping them out if you know what I mean?

Polycarb windows soon though!

 
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