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Old 06-21-2012, 06:54 AM
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Amazon realized the mistake and cancelled my $4.00 Jegs battery relocation kit I did get the Taylor battery tray though for $23.00. Now I just need to source some 2AWG wire and some connectors.
try a local car audio store, they usually have wire by the foot. They would also have connectors...

So what time are we wrenching on Sunday?
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try a local car audio store, they usually have wire by the foot. They would also have connectors...

So what time are we wrenching on Sunday?

Car audio places cost so much! I dont mind buying high quality connectors from them but would like to pick up some welding cable for wiring..

9k are you going to run a ground all the way to the front like me?
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you shouldnt need to run a ground all the way to the front
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you shouldnt need to run a ground all the way to the front

you are correct but it would make me feel alot more comfortable. I want to at least run it into the engine bay.
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Car audio places cost so much! I dont mind buying high quality connectors from them but would like to pick up some welding cable for wiring..

9k are you going to run a ground all the way to the front like me?
is the welding flexible ? or solid core?
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
is the welding flexible ? or solid core?

Welding cable is normally very high strand count and super flexible. check it:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-el...l-wire/=i2nqka
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
try a local car audio store, they usually have wire by the foot. They would also have connectors...

So what time are we wrenching on Sunday?
I'd say around noon is good. I have to take Isaac to work on Sunday up in New Braunfels at 9AM.

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Car audio places cost so much! I dont mind buying high quality connectors from them but would like to pick up some welding cable for wiring..

9k are you going to run a ground all the way to the front like me?

Lowes has it too, maybe we can check it out tonight. I did check at a car audio place last time and it was pretty expensive. Maybe it was 14k gold.

I haven't decided, I may just ground it in the trunk so I can use the route I used to run the nitrous feed for the positive cable. Not sure yet actually.
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is the welding flexible ? or solid core?
Do you think 12.5 feet is enough?
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
Welding cable is normally very high strand count and super flexible. check it:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-el...l-wire/=i2nqka
I used to be able to get used welding leads for free from my old company Hoss...if you want O can check into getting you about 15'???
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
try a local car audio store, they usually have wire by the foot. They would also have connectors...

So what time are we wrenching on Sunday?
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Car audio places cost so much! I dont mind buying high quality connectors from them but would like to pick up some welding cable for wiring..

9k are you going to run a ground all the way to the front like me?
You could try a marine/boaters supply store like West Marine. The wire and connectors you get there will be made to keep moisture out.
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Good advice, thanks.
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thoughts? opinions?

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Originally Posted by cornholio135
I always liked fin style wheels. Those would look good on black but TSW wheels are known for being heavy so you can expect a drop in performance due to the size, weight, and staggered setup.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
I always liked fin style wheels. Those would look good on black but TSW wheels are known for being heavy so you can expect a drop in performance.
Ok I do not want heavy wheels... thanks dude...
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Corn, get these.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/19-ro_ja-r2-5-%2Arare%2A-233373/
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I saw those... outside my wheel budget..
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Those have potential. Legit 3 piece wheels for less than $1500 = win. I like five stars, always have.
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I hate that look... I like a nice clean wheel.
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
I hate that look... I like a nice clean wheel.
Okay, now your just ******* with me
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nono its true.. all the little rivet screw looking thingys. I'm not a fan at all never have been never will be.
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But rivets are cool, like on a WWII plane.
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Too busy. I agree. Not to mention for the price it would cost to have them rebuilt you could just buy clean wheels in the correct specs originally
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Too busy. I agree. Not to mention for the price it would cost to have them rebuilt you could just buy clean wheels in the correct specs originally

Yeah you could buy some forged wheels. I like the new Volks Ravspec has. But I can't get wheel until I get my aero and paint.
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agree on the too busy comment....distracts from the "package"
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