Guest FrantiC Report post Posted November 5, 2009 I actually think I have seen it done before, Looks pretty straight forward moving the fusebox in but where I would put the fusebox I am not really sure just yet? Any ideas, or someone whos done it, pictures of where they mounted the fusebox, above the glovebox or something ? Just contemplating ideas at the mo, since I am throwing in new wiring I may aswell do something awesome as.. With de-looming I mainly want ideas for the engine harness. Though that is pretty well hidden as is except where you see it pop up to the battery and into the car through the firewall hole. Lighting wiring is easy, tucked behind the fender.. But yeah any ideas would be cool.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Why ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Well why not? I actually don't think it's too bad of an idea, Will make the engine bay look more tidier not having heaps of wiring everywhere. Just floating ideas around at the mo as I said.. Would also make my life a whole lot easier not having to feed a tonne of wiring through that small damn hole in the firewall too lol, it's not that much though but yeah. JUST WONDERING K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Well why not? True... I'm just wondering... why bother ??... your probably making unnecessary work for yourself... and when you have your next drama.. you'll have more trouble finding the problem because of what your now going to introduce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted November 5, 2009 True... I'm just wondering... why bother ??... your probably making unnecessary work for yourself... and when you have your next drama.. you'll have more trouble finding the problem because of what your now going to introduce. Well..... All I would need to feed through is headlight wiring, loom plug, power plug and a couple smaller plugs.. VS Entire body of wiring. Also makes it soooo much easier to move around the fusebox if need be, considering when it is in the car it doesn't want to move at all due to the wiring holding it down pretty much. And IMO would look abit tidier not having the wirnig in the enginebay running up the side, or the fusebox in there. But like I said, It's an idea. Looking for someone whos done it, ideas, pros cons maybe even, Just curious for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 But like I said, It's an idea. Looking for someone whos done it, ideas, pros cons maybe even, Just curious for now. Most wouldnt because you would be introducing an area for failure, and also make it harder to diagnose faults Go for it if you must... when the bonnets closed ... who would actualy care where your fuse box is ??? I'd rather know that I have a licence in my glove box to be honest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Kk. Bad idea having the fusebox moved to the otherside of a firewall. Point taken, Will ask somewhere else. /thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allah 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Why ??Because de-loomed and shaved engine bays look sweet. Thats why.Frantic, Ive got a pic for you, just gotta find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Because de-loomed and shaved engine bays look sweet. Thats why. /quote].. I agree as well... In a mint... well done project car thats been meticulasly prepared as a show car But not for a daily skid car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted November 5, 2009 I'm in the midst of planning / attempting one. The tricky part is running all the wiring through on of the guards for the headlights / indicators etc. Getting rid of ABS is easy, as is hiding / deleting the washer bottle Get hold of some M42 firewall covers to ride relays etc behind too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 I say DO IT. I love an engine bay & engine that is fully deloomed & all the ugly crap hidden etc. Just like my Inspires engine. Wont be easy, but everything is possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) I'm in the midst of planning / attempting one. The tricky part is running all the wiring through on of the guards for the headlights / indicators etc. Getting rid of ABS is easy, as is hiding / deleting the washer bottle Get hold of some M42 firewall covers to ride relays etc behind too. I've already looked at doing this as well with a previous project... you can actually make up wiring looms and bring them through the chassis rails from inside the cockpit to the front bumper if you know what your doing Edited November 5, 2009 by *Glenn* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted November 5, 2009 I agree as well... In a mint... well done project car thats been meticulasly prepared as a show car But not for a daily skid car Ahh you're funny.. I'll ask you nicely keep your thoughts out of my threads aye.. That motor's gone, I am starting my e30 ground up again, i don't really need your poo talk every time I start a thread. I'm in the midst of planning / attempting one. The tricky part is running all the wiring through on of the guards for the headlights / indicators etc. Getting rid of ABS is easy, as is hiding / deleting the washer bottle Get hold of some M42 firewall covers to ride relays etc behind too. Yeah have already got rid of washer bottle, Shaved back the AFM and washerbottle brackets off, thinking I might smooth it down but not fully shave the engine bay, but just enough so it looks good. True that, forgot about the m42 covers. My car doesn't have ABS so that's all good. I'm wondering how to get the wiring through to the other side of the fender though lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allah 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 I have started mine aswell. But I am keen to leave the fuse box where it is, but just hide the rest of the wiring. Getting rid of all that crappy fabric tape the wiring is covered with and replacing it with heatshrink, (braid would look nice, but its a bitch to clean). Washer bottle is going in the boot. All brackets etc have been cut off. I have m42(same as 318m40) wire covers, but I reckon I can get the wiring loom down to much less when I go standalone ECU and be able to hide it easier and get rid of the covers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allah 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Ahh you're funny.. I'll ask you nicely keep your thoughts out of my threads aye.. That motor's gone, I am starting my e30 ground up again, i don't really need your poo talk every time I start a thread. Yeah have already got rid of washer bottle, Shaved back the AFM and washerbottle brackets off, thinking I might smooth it down but not fully shave the engine bay, but just enough so it looks good. True that, forgot about the m42 covers. My car doesn't have ABS so that's all good. I'm wondering how to get the wiring through to the other side of the fender though lol Glenn dropping the subtle hints all the time eh.The wires go down the passenger side, then across the front to the driver side dont they? They should be easy enough to hide behind the valence / bumper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 I think Do it with a backup plan so that can be reversed if sh*t hits the fan Nobody wants a car with huge electrical problems but yes it does look good when the engine bay is nice and clean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted November 5, 2009 I'm wondering if you could probably stuff the wiring through a hole where the blower motor sits, then even weld over that and make it flush with the body instead of having covers there. That would be a mission and a half though.. Digging the shaved engine bay look of this e30 though : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Glenn dropping the subtle hints all the time eh. The wires go down the passenger side, then across the front to the driver side dont they? They should be easy enough to hide behind the valence / bumper. Yeah but getting it to the other side of the fender so it isn't running tucked up against the side of the engine bay I mean. As so: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allah 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Oh IIRC theres a handy hole next to the fusebox that goes thru there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 The cleaner and smoother the better. What have you got to lose, Like you say new engine so may as well have the engine bay looking real tidy etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allah 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 What have you got to lose,Reliability if you f**k it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Reliability if you f**k it up Yeah exactly.. I'm definitley hiding the headlight loom for sure.. fusebox is just an idea for now, really liking the look of shaven e30 engine bays though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Really liking the look of shaven e30 engine bays though.Fk yes. This is so ****. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Reliability if you f**k it up Just don't f**k it up then, easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 I'm wondering if you could probably stuff the wiring through a hole where the blower motor sits, then even weld over that and make it flush with the body instead of having covers there. Well... here is your first problem.. you cant weld over a wiring loom... I know you dont like critiscism or help and you often take the offensive even when people try and help. From this point on I'll leave you to it. I wont offer help and I wont offer constructive critiscism... and I wont drop subtle hints... because I realy now know youve got it all sussed... by christ you must.. your 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites