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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Default Installing VAFC tomorrow..any tips?

i got the instructions off the website and me and my friend are going to attempt it tomorrow. anyone got any lilttle tips or tricks to help me out so i dont blow up my car haha

are there any other materials i need besides what is supplied..like connectors..or should i just soldier it?
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Default Re: Installing VAFC tomorrow..any tips? (Buckshot)

SOLDER IT! if you want a problemless install

wire strippers
soldering iron
soldering clamp (the two-armed clamp thingie to help hold wires)
lots of space outside the passenger door
a good flashlight (or portable light bulb)
conventional tools (screwdrivers)
extra wire (in case you cut something wrong or need to extend; the ECU wires are very short to work with)

do you have soldering experience?
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 09:35 PM
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Default Re: Installing VAFC tomorrow..any tips? (dLo GSR)

SOLDER IT! if you want a problemless install

wire strippers
soldering iron
soldering clamp (the two-armed clamp thingie to help hold wires)
lots of space outside the passenger door
a good flashlight (or portable light bulb)
conventional tools (screwdrivers)
extra wire (in case you cut something wrong or need to extend; the ECU wires are very short to work with)

do you have soldering experience?
wow thanks for all the info..

i have some experience soldering..but im sure my friend has more
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 12:49 AM
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Default Re: Installing VAFC tomorrow..any tips? (Buckshot)

Im installing mine soon as well, there are two IG Power wires Red and orange
can they be just connected together then to the IG power. The same IG power source?
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 01:11 AM
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Default Re: Installing VAFC tomorrow..any tips? (dLo GSR)

SOLDER IT! if you want a problemless install

wire strippers
soldering iron
soldering clamp (the two-armed clamp thingie to help hold wires)
lots of space outside the passenger door
a good flashlight (or portable light bulb)
conventional tools (screwdrivers)
extra wire (in case you cut something wrong or need to extend; the ECU wires are very short to work with)

do you have soldering experience?

Exactly what I wanted to say. I clamped it first, and it came off and I had a little trouble... Now its Soldered.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 06:44 AM
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Default Re: Installing VAFC tomorrow..any tips? (Skunk2nR)

SOLDER IT

look at the plugs the right way. Its a bit tricky at first.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 07:52 AM
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Default Re: Installing VAFC tomorrow..any tips? (3 South)

I never soldered my SAFC. Made sure the connections were tight. I used ALOT of electrical tape. I might go back someday and solder the connections.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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Default Re: Installing VAFC tomorrow..any tips? (pub)

Use flux when soldering, I dislike the solder with the flux core. Paste flux is the best in my opinion. Use in a well ventilated area and wash your hands after you touch the solder, it contains lead. Use heat shrink for that professional look, electrical tape is for amateurs.

For the 'Supau-Pro' look, buy heat shrink that matches the colour of the wires
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