Detalarm Fitted
29 June 2006, 04:26 PM
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Detalarm Fitted
Took a couple of days including faffing around but my 'Introduction To Soldering' mini-project seems to have been a success. As i don't live with the parents anymore i had to buy my own soldering gear so got a nice (inexpensive) Antex Iron with stand and set abot soldering! The kit was one of Roojais 'Detalarms' and for half the price of a Cocklink is a bargain IMO.
Having (almost) no soldering experience prior to this i fully expected to screw it up on at least one front, be it the soldering, wiring or LED installation. It all seems to have gone well though and a quick check with the digital camera set to 'Movie' reveals all five LED's light up nicely when the block is tapped with a screwdriver, something my Knocklink never did.
Although not a new place to mount the LEDs i'm quite proud of the finished article especially as it is possible to mount the Detalarm on the binnacle and not leave it flapping about behind the dash.
And fitted. Red LED on the right so in good view while watching the Tacho needle hit the big numbers.
DIY Tech Edge Wideband next then!
Having (almost) no soldering experience prior to this i fully expected to screw it up on at least one front, be it the soldering, wiring or LED installation. It all seems to have gone well though and a quick check with the digital camera set to 'Movie' reveals all five LED's light up nicely when the block is tapped with a screwdriver, something my Knocklink never did.
Although not a new place to mount the LEDs i'm quite proud of the finished article especially as it is possible to mount the Detalarm on the binnacle and not leave it flapping about behind the dash.
And fitted. Red LED on the right so in good view while watching the Tacho needle hit the big numbers.
DIY Tech Edge Wideband next then!
29 June 2006, 04:38 PM
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that is one of the smartest and best DIY mods I have ever seen. Well done.
Can you do a "How To" for the people that would like to give this a go....
Parts? what goes where? wiring etc etc
Can you do a "How To" for the people that would like to give this a go....
Parts? what goes where? wiring etc etc
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Thanks all. Yes, i extended the LEDs and mounted them in some LED holders. Everything required is available from Maplins for peanuts - that's wire, heat shrink and holders. Quite a common Knocklink modification as the box is so cumbersome.
Yes, i extended the LEDs and mounted them in some LED holders. Everything required is available from Maplins for peanuts - that's wire, heat shrink and holders. Quite a common Knocklink modification as the box is so cumbersome.
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Originally Posted by specialx
Very good and very neat.
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detalarm by roojai
looks like a v.good job done by carl
and i also can vouch for these litle knock sensors developed by roojai
i have recently fitted one after being advised by Carl Davey and Andy at ESL and can safely say they do what it says on the tin and have helped me to determine a safe boost level on my modified 1995 jdm wrx impreza with excellent results.
if anything you do buy one of these before you decide to up your boost or bigger turbo etc. as i know first hand what a bigend knock sounds like to my great expense
and the fact that these engines although technically brilliant are also very fragile!
and i also can vouch for these litle knock sensors developed by roojai i have recently fitted one after being advised by Carl Davey and Andy at ESL and can safely say they do what it says on the tin and have helped me to determine a safe boost level on my modified 1995 jdm wrx impreza with excellent results.
if anything you do buy one of these before you decide to up your boost or bigger turbo etc. as i know first hand what a bigend knock sounds like to my great expense
and the fact that these engines although technically brilliant are also very fragile!
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