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Old 08-22-2014, 04:52 PM
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Kill the igniter or coil.

Killing the starter means you can still push-start the car.

Killing the alternator means it'll run on the battery.

You guys need to think more about the mechanics of a car before you arbitrarily start modifying it.
Old 08-22-2014, 07:23 PM
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so you would put a kill switch off a line from the power line from the fuse box to the coil in the dizzy ?
Old 08-23-2014, 06:07 AM
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If you want to kill ignition you can kill the distributor so there's no spark, fuel pump so there's no gas, or some portion of the electrical so there's no ECU.

You can drive a car with a bad alternator or start a car with a bad starter. Think about trying to drive a car with no fuel pump, no injectors, no distributor, no ECU, etc. Get creative then tell NO ONE.
Old 08-23-2014, 06:48 AM
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If it's for security, that switch is dumb. Anything that I can get a universal key for at Pep Boys is not a layer.

If it's for a race car, the rule book most likely dictates how it needs to be set up, where it needs to go, and what it needs to look like.

If it's for a show car or just for looks, it doesn't really matter.
Old 09-16-2014, 12:01 PM
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Where does everyone put the ground that goes from the valve cover to chassis?
Old 09-16-2014, 05:38 PM
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Mugen-k's del sol

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Old 09-16-2014, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Lazysk8r2
Where does everyone put the ground that goes from the valve cover to chassis?
back right of valve cover or head to shock tower
Old 09-16-2014, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyjetsfan22
Mugen-k's del sol
Man, that MilSpec location bugs the hell outta me. Car is ridiculous, though.
Old 09-18-2014, 09:06 AM
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Yeah, that is an odd placement for it.
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Obviously in a good enough location that he keeps winning Best of Show.
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Originally Posted by Brice.Hayden
Obviously in a good enough location that he keeps winning Best of Show.
Yup!
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Originally Posted by Brice.Hayden
Obviously in a good enough location that he keeps winning Best of Show.
OMG KEWL!
Old 09-19-2014, 06:09 PM
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Obviously in a good enough location that he keeps winning Best of Show.
Car shows are merely a bunch of guys' opinion of a car. That's all it is.
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Got some goodies so I can make my final revision to my crx milspec harness...

Pic 1...design from start to finish
Pic 2....Milspec plate
Pic 3...I will paint the border around my logo black
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Damn dude, is that an Autosport housing?
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Yes sir. I had a rywire one, but seeing as my wiring is in ky car. It was only fitting I get it done. I got a few for my orders. I'm going to fill in the border with black paint
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Last pic is a quick sketch of the border on my phone
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im just to lazy to read through this un organized thread
Other than that, wish I had the time to skim through it

Im in the process of doing a mild tuck. Since its my DD, this might take a while

Originally Posted by Lazysk8r2
Where does everyone put the ground that goes from the valve cover to chassis?
I still have my PS. I have a bracket that is mounted on the back right corner of the VC. I mounted it under the bracket and ran it to the fender well. There is a pre tapped hole by the brake booster/brake res. I used the OEM wire, black taped it good and and mounted it with the same screw from the rad support. I will eventually buy a new wire, but this was a temp thing to see if it works

Also, sand the paint to get a solid metal connection
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What brand and size are the fenders washers?

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Originally Posted by crx_si-r
Yes sir. I had a rywire one, but seeing as my wiring is in ky car. It was only fitting I get it done. I got a few for my orders. I'm going to fill in the border with black paint
Nice, that's pretty baller. Everything looks real good man.
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Thanks. Can't wait til winter when I do it all. Had my clutch pedal snap. So good a time as any to work on her
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Looking good. Lil advise try adding the heatshrink (adhesive lined I hope) closer to the plugs. This will ensure more protection to the wiring.

Other than that looks awsome.
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Ef ap1 cluster harness
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Originally Posted by crx_si-r
Looking good. Lil advise try adding the heatshrink (adhesive lined I hope) closer to the plugs. This will ensure more protection to the wiring.

Other than that looks awsome.
Thanks man. Yes it's adhesive duel wall heat shrink. Didn't put the heat shrink to close to the plug cause I don't want to put strain on the wires and I want customers to be able to see the colors easy.

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