Not Trolling Keith Morison Super Moderator Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: 09/15/2015 Age: Ancient Posts: 340 |
While you're working on the car, don't forget to run a full time live 12v line to where you'll end up mounting the RallySafe unit. If possible, a RAM Ball mount so you can mount the unit in the centre of the car is a great idea, the temporary install kits use a cage mounted ball that would be on the co-driver's side of the car. If you're really gung-ho, we are also bringing in permanent (bolt through) antennae and wiring kits so you're not messing with them each event. (you'll see RallySafe at all western Canadian events for the foreseeable future) I'm likely standardizing plugs to a 2 pin molex, female on the 'car side' and positive on the pointy side. RallySafe wires are 20ga, so not a huge demand there. First Rally attended (2000), First Rally competed in (2001) Cars Built (1), Engines Built (0) Cages Built (0) Driver (8), Co-Driver (47), Drivers (19) Clerk (29), Steward (1), Official (17), Volunteer (5) WRC Spectator (1), WRC Photographer (6), WRC Observer (4) Rallies attended (120) Countries attended rallies in (11) Last Updated, May30, 2022 |
I'm pretty sure the Dirt Fish BRZs don't run heaters, and Derek Nelsons old m3 also doesn't have a heater either. If you're doing recce in the car, I could see it being useful (and it is!), but on stage the cars are just the right temp. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/15/2017 08:46PM by Robert Culbertson. |
Not Trolling Keith Morison Super Moderator Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: 09/15/2015 Age: Ancient Posts: 340 |
It can, and has, gotten really cold at Big White... I'd never recommend not having a heater in the car. First Rally attended (2000), First Rally competed in (2001) Cars Built (1), Engines Built (0) Cages Built (0) Driver (8), Co-Driver (47), Drivers (19) Clerk (29), Steward (1), Official (17), Volunteer (5) WRC Spectator (1), WRC Photographer (6), WRC Observer (4) Rallies attended (120) Countries attended rallies in (11) Last Updated, May30, 2022 |
hoche Michel Hoche-Mong Mega Moderator Location: Campbell, CA Join Date: 02/28/2006 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,156 Rally Car: Golf, Golf, RX-3 |
Don't use those. They suck for multiple connects/disconnects. Weren't designed for it. I recommend either PowerPoles or the two-wire "trailer plugs" that can be found at almost any auto parts store. The ones that look like this: Self-righteous douche canoe |
Dante Allan Dantes Ultra Moderator Location: Herman, MI Join Date: 01/27/2006 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 176 Rally Car: 87 Mazda LSRX-7 |
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Not Trolling Keith Morison Super Moderator Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: 09/15/2015 Age: Ancient Posts: 340 |
Thanks for the tip. Like I mentioned, the wires for the RallySafe harness are 20ga (maybe 22ga... they are small) so using a crimp connector has some value. I've used molex plugs fairly regularly without an issue, and it isn't like the connection is going through a LOT of cycles. The best answer is to get one of the RallySafe power leads and install that in the car anyway. First Rally attended (2000), First Rally competed in (2001) Cars Built (1), Engines Built (0) Cages Built (0) Driver (8), Co-Driver (47), Drivers (19) Clerk (29), Steward (1), Official (17), Volunteer (5) WRC Spectator (1), WRC Photographer (6), WRC Observer (4) Rallies attended (120) Countries attended rallies in (11) Last Updated, May30, 2022 |
I'm with the SRDC, the molex connectors I've used are only rated at 30-100 cycles.
Supply the ones that SRDC suggested with some butt connectors with adhesive lined heat-shrink and you'll have a pretty durable connection. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/16/2017 05:11PM by Robert Culbertson. |
hoche Michel Hoche-Mong Mega Moderator Location: Campbell, CA Join Date: 02/28/2006 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,156 Rally Car: Golf, Golf, RX-3 |
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NoCoast Grant Hughes Ultra Moderator Location: Whitefish, MT Join Date: 01/11/2006 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 6,818 Rally Car: BMW |
Can I mount it to the roof? And don't worry, it's a BMW so I have TONS of unreliable 12V lines all over the car! Grant Hughes |