Re: fuse box upgrade

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> But the rationale extends beyond just a time issue, imagine the potential
> diagnostic nightmare of hunting for the one short circuit in 91 splices. A
> clean swap to a late style harness allows the carryover of complete late model
> diagnosic routines. Not that they're needed often on a 4000/GT chassis.

Hmmm, point taken, but a splice is an easy piece of work to QC.  one at
a time, you do them all right.  Take lots of breaks, double check wire
colors every few connections.  It might even be possible to group the
splices by functionality and test systems along the way... I also
realise no one else would ever consider doing it this way but me!

> Granted, time is on my side, I don't need the car back on the road ASAP. For
> the last seven years or so that I've had the white ur-q, I've tried to keep it
> factory original. My passion has waned for originality these days. I've
> decided to make the car what I want it to be and let history decide the value.
> My guideline right now is to stick with sensable
> upgrades(dash/radiator/harness) and use factory AOA parts, albeit not
> necessarily from this market. (hence the new tinted taillight group)

With a major overhaul I completely agree the harnesses should be
swapped.  Dashboard out, carpet out, if the engine is out too,
everything is right there and easy to get to. maybe swap a few
end-of-the-line connectors if they don't fit your car.

I like driving my car too much for a job that big, though!

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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