Clifford Matrix Responder rs3.5 Corolla

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Topic: Clifford Matrix Responder rs3.5 Corolla

Posted By: bd3521
Subject: Clifford Matrix Responder rs3.5 Corolla
Date Posted: May 21, 2004 at 6:38 PM

I am going to install the 3.5 into my 2001 Corolla LE in a few days or maybe even a week or so.

Any tips or suggestions on any part of the install?? Any pointers, or stuff to make sure i do for best results would be great.

Also is it better to get constant 12v straight from battery or igntion bundle?
Any ideas of placement of the brain for best security , running wires, or the alarm siren?
Should i use taps for wire connections?

Any answers to these questions or any other general pointers/tips would be awesome!

thank you

Bryan

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Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: May 21, 2004 at 6:45 PM

bd3521 wrote:

Also is it better to get constant 12v straight from battery or igntion bundle?
---ignition
Any ideas of placement of the brain for best security , running wires, or the alarm siren?
----anyway you want
Should i use taps for wire connections?

----anything thats high currents, stay away from t-taps
Any answers to these questions or any other general pointers/tips would be awesome!

----shouldnt be hard at all, toyota is easy

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Houston,TX
"The two most common elements in the universe are H+ and stupidity" (Ellison).

Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: May 22, 2004 at 1:39 AM

taps = stupid

people may argue that they have good uses, but they will fail. and they cut into the wire increasing the chances of failing. just take the extra 10sec per wire to solder and tape.

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MECP certified installer

Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: May 22, 2004 at 3:22 AM

taps=convenience=non-frustration (if you use it properly to its specs)

you will need it someway, somehow like in the tight spot where its impossible for ur biggo hand to reach to.

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Houston,TX
"The two most common elements in the universe are H+ and stupidity" (Ellison).

Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: May 22, 2004 at 12:07 PM

there is still going to be an alternative location or one more body panel that can come off.

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MECP certified installer

Posted By: bd3521
Date Posted: May 27, 2004 at 1:49 PM

What would be the most optimal location for the brain module and/or siren? The install manual lists a few, but I would think by them listing those specific locations any thief would know the spots by now.

thanks

Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: May 27, 2004 at 3:01 PM

move it to a crowded area wheres a lot of wires and very high up the dash

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Houston,TX
"The two most common elements in the universe are H+ and stupidity" (Ellison).