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986FortyEight · 02-17-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jittsl

I ended up with 3 relays. Fuel pump up front and 2 engine system relays at rear.

I also have a few more fuses than Brad. 1 each for wipers, lights (not really needed), brake lights, fuel pump, unswitched power and switched power - 6 total. I then added 4 that for accessories - cameras, Coolsuit, transponder and my face level blower fan. In my case a new fuse box is located on the end of the dashboard so that it is easily accessible and the original is gone along with the relay box.

Sounds closer to what I expect to see when I am done.
The new fuse box you mention, did you go the painlesswiring.com route?

Jittsl · 02-17-2013, 06:24 AM

No. I just bought 2 inexpensive universal fuse boxes (the sort with a single input connection and 6 fuses with spade outputs) on ebay. I then wired one as switched from the ignition key and one as unswitched from the distribution box and then utilized as appropriate for the purpose. Switched fuses go to 1.Engine (DME etc.) & ABS, 2. Fuel pump, 3. wipers, 4. lights, 5. brake lights and 6. transponder. Unswitched to 1. engine, 2. inside fan, 3. Coolsuit and 4. cameras. 5&6 are spare

If I had a clue how to post a photo I would do so but alas I am clueless when it comes to these new fanged technologies.

Laurie

986FortyEight · 02-17-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jittsl

...If I had a clue how to post a photo I would do so but alas I am clueless when it comes to these new fanged technologies.

Laurie

when preparing your response you should see a "attach a Photo" option below the text box. It allows you to upload a pic providing that it is no bigger than 2MB.

The other option is to upload a pic to a 3rd party pic site like imgur: the simple image sharer and just share the link to the pic. imgur actually offers the right code to embed in whatever interface you are using.

Jittsl · 02-18-2013, 10:16 AM

Michael, I just realized that you are in Austin. I'm in San Antonio. You are welcome to drop by any time and have a look at what I have done. Email me on Laurence.jitts@att.net if you would like to do so.

Laurie

Brad Roberts · 02-18-2013, 03:59 PM

I set the wipers up so they are removable in 5min. Quick disconnect at the motor. The relay/wiring stay with the actual assembly. It leaves me with one speed.. but experience has shown me there is no need for 2-3 speeds. I wire the *fast* speed to a toggle switch on the center face plate.

One relay "at the front" for the fuel pump. Still need the rear relays (as Jitts pointed out)

I don't have a lot of people out here running cool suits and the such (we don't see the heat)

I wire the transponders off the heater wire for the windshield washer bottle (it's key on) *Some* of my customers ask to have the transponder on a switch..

Jittsl · 02-18-2013, 04:40 PM

Likewise the wiper in my car (I've only got one - I cut he passenger side off). Single toggle switch / single speed / single wiper/ no relay. Due to carefully placed hole in plastic shroud (to allow access to one of the two bolts securing the motor assembly) the wiper and motor are in or out in a few minutes. Similarly my lights are toggle switch / high beam only / no relay. Both have a new harness made up for them. Simply - switched fuse box - toggle switch - wiper motor (or lights including tail lights) - earth. The stalks are long gone.

986FortyEight · 02-18-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jittsl

Michael, I just realized that you are in Austin. I'm in San Antonio. You are welcome to drop by any time and have a look at what I have done. Email me on Laurence.jitts@att.net if you would like to do so.

Laurie

That's very kind of you and i will take you up on the offer!
I used to live in Southlake about 3 miles from the Amonds and their porsche centric garagemahal. But now in Austin, things seems quite limited in terms of SPB racers. May just be getting to find the right venue!

Jittsl · 02-19-2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 986FortyEight

That's very kind of you and i will take you up on the offer!
I used to live in Southlake about 3 miles from the Amonds and their porsche centric garagemahal. But now in Austin, things seems quite limited in terms of SPB racers. May just be getting to find the right venue!

I know of at least one other Specbox in Austin but as far as i know I am the only one in San Antonio. look forward to seeing you here soon.

Brad Roberts · 02-19-2013, 12:45 PM

One of my customers just moved to Austin

I'll be bringing his car out for events shortly.

He is CEO of fairly new startup so he doesn't have a lot of free time right now, but will when he starts to get a handle on the business.

He has been racing for 10 years. Started off in PCA TT, then moved to 944Spec where he won back to back championships, then moved to BoxsterSpec in 06, took 3 years off to run a large corporation in Shanghai, came back raced spec for one year, then won the 2012 POC BoxsterSpec championship

We *hope* to run in the top 10 with the Texas guys

I'll never forget the day Chris Amond called me "hey, what do you know about this BoxsterSpec thing"? lol This was mid to late 06. I've considered the Amond family "friends" since the mid 90's when they came to my shop one day in Arlington.