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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:21 pm
by evolutionmovement
The relay I bought came with wiring instructions as well as the one with my lighting kit. It was pretty straight forward.
I'll second a mini torch for soldering if you're working outdoors.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:42 pm
by vrg3
Oh. Also. Never use acid core solder for electrical work. Use rosin core solder. The residues created by the reaction of acid and metal are corrosive and conductive.
I personally would recommend against a torch for electrical work. If it's too windy to solder with an iron, you need to find a place where it's not windy. A wind-cooled joint will fail prematurely anyway. And, the flame carries the risk of burning insulation.
You can get cigarette-lighter-powered soldering irons, battery-powered soldering irons, or even butane-powered soldering irons, if the power source is your concern.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:11 pm
by SubaruNation
ok. cool, i'll be working in the garage if anywhere b/c its 9 below right now.
i don't want to go all out and buy a blow torch, and i don't think i really need to solder so i'll just stick to low tech crimping and such.
besides, solder's for microchips.
jamal thanks for that info, i'll wait until you post your wiring update to put the relay into my wiring setup.
i need pictures to understand the wiring, i dunno why..
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:36 pm
by evolutionmovement
Not a blow torch! Those little torches like a lighter. Doing it inside, I'd use an iron anyway. If you buy a relay, it should come with a diagram.
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:20 am
by SubaruNation
evolutionmovement wrote:Not a blow torch! Those little torches like a lighter. Doing it inside, I'd use an iron anyway. If you buy a relay, it should come with a diagram.
ha ha
i was being sarcastic
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:24 am
by Saskatoon Subaru
SubaruNation wrote:ok. cool, i'll be working in the garage if anywhere b/c its 9 below right now.
i don't want to go all out and buy a blow torch, and i don't think i really need to solder so i'll just stick to low tech crimping and such.
besides, solder's for microchips.
jamal thanks for that info, i'll wait until you post your wiring update to put the relay into my wiring setup.
i need pictures to understand the wiring, i dunno why..
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:09 am
by SubaruNation
ok...how would that work when i turn on the car, would the fogs come on automatically or do i have full control?
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:04 am
by SubaruNation
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:30 pm
by what huh
good deal man looks good. hows the butt dyno
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:26 am
by SubaruNation
what huh wrote:good deal man looks good. hows the butt dyno
thanks man!
and im lost about the 2nd comment, is that something to do with the bbs or?
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:36 am
by what huh
how does the car drive now? does our car feel like its gain much power(butt dyno as to a real dyno
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:42 am
by SubaruNation
what huh wrote:how does the car drive now? does our car feel like its gain much power(butt dyno as to a real dyno
aaaaaaaaaaah gotcha.
meh, it (engine and exhaust) is louder, and the turbo is WAY WAY way louder and whistle..i..er
that could be b/c i dont have the heat shield on there though.
yeah uh, no gain without upping the boost. it's slower
for now...
the intercooler lowered boost from 9 to like -23psi so..
im waiting on the mail people for my gauge of boost, then it will be veey nisse!
ill get the boost gauge dialed in, then do the controller and i'll be set
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:16 am
by what huh
sounds like things are working out for you
