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01-11-2004, 10:49 PM
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relay base
I am upgrading my headlights and need to install a couple 30A relays into the circuit. I have had no problem finding the relays but cannot seem to find relay bases anywhere. Anyone have an idea as to where I might find them?
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01-11-2004, 11:01 PM
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Careful, they attack...
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use female spade connectors and zip tie them together. I used to do it all the time on amp racks when we were low on bases. Works the same.
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01-12-2004, 12:06 AM
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Go to the nearest car stereo shop and they will hook you up.
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01-12-2004, 12:30 AM
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Summit has them also PRF-80133 made by painless but they are a bit pricey.
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01-12-2004, 01:18 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Junk yards. New cars are loaded with relays, and the factory always mounts them. Look on firewalls, by fuse boxes, and rad core supports.
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01-12-2004, 02:22 AM
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I got mine from Painless Wiring. Got them when I bought the entire wiring harness. Like the guys said....You can get them cheaper elsewhere. It was just convenient at the time for me.
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01-12-2004, 02:23 AM
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Car Stereo Shops for sure Or I could send you a couple! I own a mobile Car Stereo Shop.
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01-12-2004, 02:23 AM
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Don't say "Oops!", Doctor
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This might be a stupid question, but just exactly how are you upgrading your headlights and why would that require a relay?
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01-12-2004, 02:31 AM
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I had a friend that used to work at a car auido / stero place they had boxes of junk stuffed with all kinds of leftovers some wich included relay harnesses
I guess they hardwired them alot of soldered the wires straight to the relay other car stero shops are liable to do the same thing so you might get some freebies. |
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01-12-2004, 02:31 AM
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Xenon or halogen bulbs ....That's what I'm doing. The Lucas style clear ones.
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01-12-2004, 02:39 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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shuttermutt, just installing the relays alone will brighten up your 30 year old T-3 headlamps enough to make you wonder why you never did it before. Then once they blow out from the added voltage in a matter of weeks, you'll crap yourself with the amount of light that the plain old hallagons will put out.
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01-12-2004, 10:12 AM
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I have halogens and relays supplying current right from the battery. My headlights are VERY bright.
I would do the relay swap before I spent any money on any headlight upgrades. Plus you'll never have to replace your headlight switch again because it no longer has all kinds of voltage running through it.
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01-12-2004, 10:47 AM
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If you got any questions about why to use relays and other assorted electrical issues try www.madelectrical.com . One of the best sights I have found. Convinced me
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