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Fintro11 · 07-06-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by amitmishra4

+1. I would definitely buy!

I just put led bulbs in mine

Wallace River · 07-06-2015, 05:07 PM

No problems, all intact, looks awesome. Need to schedule some "me" time to install it :P .
Oh, and what also very neat......didn't get dinged a dime in taxes by the Post Office! Thanks Fred!!

ccjazz · 07-07-2015, 12:56 PM

Got around to installing my Skybreaker the other day. I decided to use the factory phone plug for switched power and it was easy to locate and connect.

This small piece of carpet under the dash slides toward the frunk and exposes the forward console area.

The four wires are Brown- (ground), Yellow- (mutes radio if phone in use), Green- (switched power, 12v when key is turned to accessory), Red- (continuous 12v, not switched).

Spliced into ground (brown) and switched (green) wires and soldered. Apologies for focus and soldering abilities.

The rest was running wires as others have done. Thanks to BruceH for the velcro mounting idea.

I'll post a night pic when I get a chance.

ccjazz · 07-07-2015, 01:01 PM

I should have mentioned, if using this plug it was easy to find. Once the small piece of carpet is removed, just reach in and feel around.

Fintro11 · 07-07-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ccjazz

Got around to installing my Skybreaker the other day. I decided to use the factory phone plug for switched power and it was easy to locate and connect.

This small piece of carpet under the dash slides toward the frunk and exposes the forward console area.

The four wires are Brown- (ground), Yellow- (mutes radio if phone in use), Green- (switched power, 12v when key is turned to accessory), Red- (continuous 12v, not switched).

Spliced into ground (brown) and switched (green) wires and soldered. Apologies for focus and soldering abilities.

The rest was running wires as others have done. Thanks to BruceH for the velcro mounting idea.

I'll post a night pic when I get a chance.

Put a small cloth over the tip of a flat screw driver you can shove that wire inbetween the roll bar cover

ccjazz · 07-07-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fintro11

Put a small cloth over the tip of a flat screw driver you can shove that wire inbetween the roll bar cover

Great idea...I'll do that, thanks Martin

particlewave · 07-07-2015, 10:59 PM

A credit card works well, too

Fintro11 · 07-08-2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by particlewave

A credit card works well, too

Lol pshf you gotta do it the millwright way

BruceH · 07-08-2015, 11:42 AM

I used a plastic trim removal tool from Harbor Freight to tuck the wires. Nicely done ccjazz!

soxfan1966 · 07-08-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Toppy986

I pulled off the side panel on the console, drilled a small hole into the cubby, guessing at bottom height. Fed both wires through the hole. Fed the feed wire behind park brake trim into the ashtray area. Cut feed wire at length for ashtray light, and after the white end was connected, coiled up extra wire and stuffed it behind the seat belt post carpet.

I pulled the side panel off (never noticed those came off) and just ran the wire behind the side panel into the bin rather than drill a hole. Seems to work much better than just hanging the wire inside over the top as I had done before ....Thanks

ccjazz · 07-08-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceH

I used a plastic trim removal tool from Harbor Freight to tuck the wires. Nicely done ccjazz!

Yeah, I have to re-do those wires, thanks again for the velcro/dash install idea!

amagalla · 07-08-2015, 03:56 PM

I'll try to get a picture of it later on, but I actually connected mine to the rear parking lights via the bundle of wires that run through the b-pillar trim where the seat belt is mounted. Super easy to get to (tough to find the right wire in the bundle) and short. No need to run wires into the center console.

Tony

ccjazz · 07-08-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by amagalla

I'll try to get a picture of it later on, but I actually connected mine to the rear parking lights via the bundle of wires that run through the b-pillar trim where the seat belt is mounted. Super easy to get to (tough to find the right wire in the bundle) and short. No need to run wires into the center console.

Tony

I was thinking about that, or the rear defrost wiring. I wasn't sure how I would find switched power controlled by the ignition switch position so went with the phone plug option. Wanted to avoid drilling holes too.

I'd like to see how you wired that up.

Wallace River · 07-08-2015, 06:08 PM

I got mine installed today, the process went very well. Thanks to all for the tips. I went with the phone plug under the centre console, it was easy to get to and easy to find. Also happy with my colour selection

Fred, your product adds a lot and modernizes the look significantly!

BruceH · 07-08-2015, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallace River

I got mine installed today, the process went very well. Thanks to all for the tips. I went with the phone plug under the centre console, it was easy to get to and easy to find. Also happy with my colour selection

Fred, your product adds a lot and modernizes the look significantly!

Wow! That looks fantastic

022520 · 07-09-2015, 02:31 AM

Fred,

I know I promised to cool my heels but I'm jealous of all these guys installing their sky breakers. Can you update?

Thanks, Larry

ccjazz · 07-09-2015, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Wallace River

I got mine installed today, the process went very well. Thanks to all for the tips. I went with the phone plug under the centre console, it was easy to get to and easy to find. Also happy with my colour selection

Fred, your product adds a lot and modernizes the look significantly!

That is what I would call a perfect color match! Nice work

amitmishra4 · 07-09-2015, 06:01 AM

That is absolutely sweet looking! First one I have seen in yellow, great match.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallace River

I got mine installed today, the process went very well. Thanks to all for the tips. I went with the phone plug under the centre console, it was easy to get to and easy to find. Also happy with my colour selection

Fred, your product adds a lot and modernizes the look significantly!

favila69 · 07-09-2015, 01:07 PM

Guys. I have a 2002 Boxster S and was looking for a center wind screen.
Where was this purchased? A little information please.

TypeA · 07-09-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by favila69

Guys. I have a 2002 Boxster S and was looking for a center wind screen.
Where was this purchased? A little information please.

The link is buried back several pages. Possibly a long wait (and Im ahead of you

) as the maker is an enthusiast and gets orders filled as his personal time permits...

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