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?
are there any other materials i need besides what is supplied..like connectors..or should i just soldier it?
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From: kyoto sangyo daigaku, kyoto, japan, sometimes bay area CA
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?
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?
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?
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?
i have some experience soldering..but im sure my friend has more
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?
can they be just connected together then to the IG power. The same IG power source?
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?
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.
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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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
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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