You would think that wiring videos would be boring and get old but your editing is so good! Could probably do 4 more videos on it 😂! Again wiring looks professionally done great job! 9
It LOOKS great! Neat, organized, good colors, etc . From the standpoint of cleanliness, termination techniques, materials, etc... I say 9/10. You zip-tie tips are spot-on. I learned this stuff wiring sound equipment for concert-level PA systems and the neatness is much appreciated. Did you follow the dirty bus/clean bus concept, separating high-draw devices like solenoids, pumps, starter, etc from data and control? Spikes from relays/solenoids turning on and shutting off can cause huge voltage spikes, even bigger when shutting off, that can cause problems with data recorders, traction control, shift and boost controllers., etc Bottom line - good looking work.
I’ve now done a couple cars, and basically came up with the same ideas for the most part, I’m in the process of rebuilding my dragster from powdercoat up, so I’ll be wiring on it here soon. Only tip I would give, is things like the electric fuel pump wire should be worked into the harness, at least somewhere near the fuel cell, then covered with some heat shrink, and labeled. And it’s just a suggestion in case you or the next owner decided to use an electric pump. Also, great job on the wiring, you achieved at least your 7/10!
Really appreciate your videos here. Great timing for me since I'll be wiring soon. Your wiring looks like a 10. What I was hoping to see more of is information about how you did all the grounding--I do like the junction blocks. Of course, to be complete this must include the battery cables themselves. The chassis I just bought has the positive cable buried in the bottom rail like yours. Did you replace yours? Are you running a negative cable from the motor back to the battery (seems like a good idea and some recommend this). Also, wire routing and anchoring around the chassis is of interest. Thanks!
Hey Tim! I'll try to answer a few of your questions. I basically ran one entire side of those junction blocks to a good chassis ground. Every component is either grounded there or to a clean chassis ground by itself. I did NOT replace the large battery cables, re-wiring an older car like mine it's always hard to know where to stop with tearing things out. I didn't replace the big expensive stuff. I do have a ground from my battery back to the engine for sure. My chassis has clean tabs all over for grounding, so it was pretty easy for me 👍
frank styles great question. I’ve never used a butterfly before, so I couldn’t tell ya!! I do like the round wheel for pushing the car around... but that’s pretty minor
Great work, Tom! That is one of the cleanest and well-laid out wiring jobs I have seen on a race car. BTW Any idea when you will be able to hit the track this year?
Vehicle Visionary that is a great question... as I’m sure you’re aware, it seems like things change every day.. I try not to think about it but it’s impossible 😔
Man that looks awesome I look at my dads wiring and yikes I look at yours and it looks perfect good job man keep up the good videos and I think your wiring is a 9 or 10
Looking good. I trust you'll be documenting every terminal for trouble shooting. Not much fun trying to help someone at the track troubleshoot with a nest of wires and no idea what goes where.
First of all. I'll give you a solid 9.4. Second of all, if that oil pressure light ever comes on at 330ft in the final round, you letting off or sending the rods to the moon?
Cody Field oh man!! 😂. Depends if I’m the faster or slower car. If I’m slower I probably won’t see it so it might get sent!!! (Don’t tell the old man) 😬😬😬
Large bundle of wires serving various systems from the relay board is probably not the best way to avoid voltage drop. Separating these systems out and grouping them inside loom tape would provide better anti-vibration than cable clips alone & provide better maintenance access. When making videos, talk to explain what you're doing & why, rather than just talk.People watching may have a low b.s. threshold Good luck
Ok, I'm just an idiot that takes photos and makes tee shirts, so I will ask the dumb questions... How many feet of wire, and how many zip ties, did you use? Inquiring minds want to know.
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