remote start kit

Hey guys, I know soldering is the best method of installing a remote starter system, but I was on crutchfield looking around and found this install kit that looked interesting. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-O7ur3bbtVVD/p_669PP503/Posi-Products-Car-Alarm-Connector-Kit.html I have read really good reviews about these and they are said to be far superior than any other T-Tap or scotch lock type connector. Do you guys think this may be the next best thing to soldering?? Let me know what you think.

i woldnt use positaps. not for big or small gauge wiring. This isnt go good for high current wires ie ignition, start. Just strip ans solder.Ted

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Bottom line, over here we aren't even allowed to use Installation Displacement Connectors. They are unsound electrically, bad joint, high contact resistance and of course are unsealed to the elements, also bad mechanically. Frankly the ONLY way to make an electrical join in a car is to strip, solder (let the solder flow into the joint) and if it's a butt connection, use shrink sleeving, pref. adhesive or if a Y connection cover with Scotch 33+.

howie ll wrote: Bottom line, over here we aren't even allowed to use Installation Displacement Connectors. They are unsound electrically, bad joint, high contact resistance and of course are unsealed to the elements, also bad mechanically. Frankly the ONLY way to make an electrical join in a car is to strip, solder (let the solder flow into the joint) and if it's a butt connection, use shrink sleeving, pref. adhesive or if a Y connection cover with Scotch 33+.

I thought that's what you were going to say. I agree soldering is the best method. I will just have to do a practice run on my soldering skills. Its been a few years since I did it and I don't want to use my car as practice..LOL   How do you guys strip out a small section of wire in the cars harness? I know some use a utility knife, but I didn't know if there was a better way, or a device made for this application. I'd hate to cut too far down and mess up the wire. Thanks for the advice.

I use a pair of sidestrippers. I strip the wire twice, about an inch apart from eachother, and use a razor to slice away the remaining insulation. This gives you a good amount of room to solder.

i do exactly what x1le said. cut the wire twice, and with a shart knife just trim the top of th einsulation, then rip the rest off. I then poke a hole through the wire, wrap then solder. aka military splice.Ted

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Don't we all?

some prefer just wrapping it around and soldering, then using any electrical tape. Howie, you and I and many others are differant. We use Scotch 33+ ahah.Ted

2nd Year Tier 1 Medical School

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