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gatf4

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 1:06 PM / IP Logged

After installing my Valet 55R in my 04 Ram Diesel which took me about 11 Hours I thought I could tackle my wifes 05 Equinox. I was shooting for 5 hours but it turns out that was overly optimistic. It took me 13 hours instead. I did a much cleaner install on this one but it was way more difficult than I expected. I do find it challenging work so it keeps me alot more interested than just changing someones Tie rod end .

Kudos to the guys that can do this everyday and still have skin left on their finger tips. Mine fell a little raw today.

Thanks for the help on this site, I definatley couldnt have done it without this site

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 2:40 PM / IP Logged

Now here's your next test Grasshopper............. try installing a RS/alarm into an import with half the room and twice the wires New found respect for Pro Installers -- posted image.

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. If you can do it, you are one with the universe.

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daniel2002p

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 4:36 PM / IP Logged

I agree with Velocity Motors, you had a huge truck and a lot of space, when you get to a Honda Civic where there is no room to even breathe, then things get complicated.

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Ravendarat

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 5:05 PM / IP Logged

Just do a VW Standard Diesel Jetta, if you want you can save some time and start crying now

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Dreadlock

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Posted: November 29, 2004 at 11:45 PM / IP Logged

i think imports(honda and toyota) are generally easier to find the wires. and stuff, though your right on the no room thing.

Dreadlock

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Posted: November 29, 2004 at 11:46 PM / IP Logged

daniel, it's MOBILE,(your sig)

jonbth

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Posted: November 30, 2004 at 4:07 PM / IP Logged

I have to give them credit for soldering all the wires. I just did two RS and used t taps ( I know, I'm bad) and everything works fine. I don't know how you guys do it being most of the wires in new cars are 18-22 guage and the lack of room to get you hands in tights spots.

jaxon23

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Posted: November 30, 2004 at 6:03 PM / IP Logged

i put my Ungo SR5000 (RS/alarm) and also a DEI 530T in my Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and i had no room to work...had to take out the drivers seat even..lol. but it all works and i got lots of help off this board

geekepunk

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Posted: November 30, 2004 at 6:22 PM / IP Logged

jonbth wrote:

I'm wondering the same thing. After inspecting underneath my dash I'm wondering how the hell I'm going to get a soldering iron up in there!

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CruisinS&S

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Posted: November 30, 2004 at 6:30 PM / IP Logged

hey gatf4gatf4 I gotta give you some kudos. half the guys I work with wouldn't be able to put a r/s in an o4 diesel ram if you gave them a week!!

Good job

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