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Tomainzy 03-07-2015 09:09 AM

Ignition live!
 
Hi again all,
I've just bought some Day Running Lights (DRL's) from Halfords today. They only need a ignition live feed & earth (inline fuse as required) but, for the life of me can I find a Ignition live feed. I hate electrics so i'm trying to keep things simple. Is there anything under the front Hood/Bonnet? Other than connecting them directly to the parking/side lights, i'm at a loss.
All assistance gratefully appreciated.

Meir 03-07-2015 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomainzy (Post 439255)
Hi again all,
I've just bought some Day Running Lights (DRL's) from Halfords today. They only need a ignition live feed & earth (inline fuse as required) but, for the life of me can I find a Ignition live feed. I hate electrics so i'm trying to keep things simple. Is there anything under the front Hood/Bonnet? Other than connecting them directly to the parking/side lights, i'm at a loss.
All assistance gratefully appreciated.

Look at the wipers motor.

Tomainzy 03-07-2015 11:39 AM

Thanks Meir. I don't suppose you know the colour of the wire that I should tap into by chance?

Meir 03-07-2015 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomainzy (Post 439270)
Thanks Meir. I don't suppose you know the colour of the wire that I should tap into by chance?

what year is your car?

Tomainzy 03-07-2015 12:26 PM

1999. 2.5l

Meir 03-07-2015 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomainzy (Post 439282)
1999. 2.5l

OK.

ill grab a picture for you.
was planing to clean the front drains anyway :D

Tomainzy 03-07-2015 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Meir (Post 439284)
OK.

ill grab a picture for you.
was planing to clean the front drains anyway :D

Meir. You are a bonifide legend!!!

Meir 03-07-2015 04:11 PM

Yellow on black.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1425777009.jpg


http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1425777056.jpg

Tomainzy 03-08-2015 03:31 AM

Hey Meir. Thanks for getting back so soon. The pics are superb. Did you know you guys in the states have everything on the wrong side of the car!!! ;-)
I will let you know how I get on. Many sincerest thanks once again.
Tom.

Tomainzy 03-08-2015 11:01 AM

All done my friend! Thank you very much for all your help. Couldn't have done it otherwise. The Boxster looks much better and a bit more 'up to date' with the DLR's on. No excuses for the "didn't see you" brigade. Thanks again Meir.
If only I knew how to post a Pic on here, i'd put a few on.

Meir 03-08-2015 06:54 PM

Cheers mate :cheers:

To attach a photo, just look under the text box when you make a post.
It say "attach a photo". (just under the spell check button).

Tomainzy 03-13-2015 12:00 PM

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426276710.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426276816.jpg

Tomainzy 03-13-2015 12:02 PM

As promised. plus an extra 1 for good measure mate!
 
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426276888.jpg



Apologies for the rotation

Tomainzy 03-13-2015 12:10 PM

It actually has a twin port Stainless Steele Sports Exhaust as opposed to the old exhaust, giving me around 20bhp. Added with the 'Special' Pipercross Air filter and Bosch High performance Plugs, not only does it look good but, also puts out approx. 230-235bhp.


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