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Old 04-03-2022 | 06:22 PM
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Am I seeing two brake pressure sensors cantilevered off the ABS unit? I'd be looking to support them, or switch them to vertical and take the line out horizontally.

That's a nice neat interior though!
Old 04-03-2022 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee Emm
Am I seeing two brake pressure sensors cantilevered off the ABS unit? I'd be looking to support them, or switch them to vertical and take the line out horizontally.

That's a nice neat interior though!
You are. They are sitting on some fancy aerospace banjo adapters. Believe they will be alright, but noted.

Thanks on the interior comment. Spent some time on it where it would look minimized yet finished (for a stripped interior anyway.) feel like I met the goal.

Edit: side note, still running that autronic in your signature? have one in my mr2. way ahead of it's time.
Old 04-04-2022 | 12:15 AM
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You did good!

Yes, still running the Autronic. The biggest drawback is it doesn't do CAN, but I am happy enough with the serial output.
Old 04-05-2022 | 08:28 AM
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Jealous of the Nexus... Planning to run a PDM/PMU with it? Also what trans is that?
Old 04-05-2022 | 08:38 AM
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Jealous of the Nexus... Planning to run a PDM/PMU with it? Also what trans is that?
The PDM in the Nexus has the outputs I need, so there won't be a need for an additional box. The unit will manage all power distribution and ecu requirements. Yay no fuse boxes. It is a Jerico 4 speed.
Old 04-12-2022 | 09:55 AM
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More updates from Blake at Bluegrass Race Electronics.

ecs really knows how to package a terminal/heat shrink order




117 connectors heading into the haltech





up next, mk60 and engine harness
Old 04-12-2022 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mr20turbo
More updates from Blake at Bluegrass Race Electronics.

ecs really knows how to package a terminal/heat shrink order




117 connectors heading into the haltech
That’s ridiculous..one terminal per baggie?!? At least you know someone took just as much time if not more putting one in each bag. SMH

Your wiring looks super professional…car looks great too! Nice Job!
Old 04-14-2022 | 06:32 PM
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Complete chassis and engine harness. The entire reason I went with the nexus in this picture. It makes for a really clean install.




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Originally Posted by mr20turbo
Complete chassis and engine harness. The entire reason I went with the nexus in this picture. It makes for a really clean install.


That is absolutely beautiful, the nexus features deff have me considering the switch from the Elite series...

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Old 04-15-2022 | 01:31 PM
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man, i'm going to get in toruble with the wife but i'll be damned if i don't get this coil setup.

another Q, what are you using for Knock Sensor?

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Originally Posted by Alejo_NIN
another Q, what are you using for Knock Sensor?
It is a ls3 knock sensor. Cheap. Dependable.
Old 04-15-2022 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mr20turbo
It is a ls3 knock sensor. Cheap. Dependable.
effing nice, on my amazon cart already

thanks!

hows the electric steering? i did the same setup with the Saturn VUE....are you controlling the CAN through the haltech?
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Originally Posted by Alejo_NIN
effing nice, on my amazon cart already

thanks!

hows the electric steering? i did the same setup with the Saturn VUE....are you controlling the CAN through the haltech?
Haven't used it yet, however liked the setup in Shawn's car. I skipped running it through the haltech. The power requirement take A LOT of inputs and the typical resistor **** made the most sense.
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Originally Posted by mr20turbo
Haven't used it yet, however liked the setup in Shawn's car. I skipped running it through the haltech. The power requirement take A LOT of inputs and the typical resistor **** made the most sense.
my friend did the same, i think i' going to wire it the same as well....

thanks man!
Old 04-16-2022 | 06:08 PM
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Went over to check on the car today and to knock out a couple things needed for startup. Test fit the mock up of the restrictor and got the swaybar/lower radiator hose on.




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Restrictor’s final material. Ultem 1010



Old 04-21-2022 | 12:57 PM
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You could have staged that pic so much better for a miata group, just saying ;-)
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Originally Posted by boileralum
You could have staged that pic so much better for a miata group, just saying ;-)
The resin is quite, uh, fleshy looking in it's natural tone.
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have you thought about spacing up the rack n pinion?

i'm not sure but that angles is a bit high....

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Went over to check on the car today and to knock out a couple things needed for startup. Test fit the mock up of the restrictor and got the swaybar/lower radiator hose on.


Old 04-22-2022 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Alejo_NIN
have you thought about spacing up the rack n pinion?

i'm not sure but that angles is a bit high....
It is a good call out. The car is comically low in the front currently. Will see where it lands once it is aligned/corner balanced.

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