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Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:21 pm

i just got a universal harness for my baja pulled it through but now i have to connect everything. that should take awhile haha. id like to use some relays as you guys were talking about, how should i go about that? and would exactly should i put on a relay and what shouldnt i?

Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:27 pm

The whole purpose of a relay is to use low current to turn on a high current component.So, any thing you have that draws high current(offroadlights,headlights,) can be set up with a relay. you can put them on anything you want but what's the point of putting a relay a 5 amp draw?My Piia off road lights have the low wattage(85) white light bulbs in them and only draw around 15 amps combined.I didn't use a relay,just larger wire(16ga. not that 16 is huge but thats what the lights came wired with.)Over time it may wear out my switch like SHMO was refering to but it's alot less wiring to deal with than putting a relay on every bulb in the car.

Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:39 pm

i dont wanna hijack this guys thread even though they have to do with the same thing kinda, but could you guys go on my thread "the build up of my 68 baja" and post there cus i put a new post up there last night asking alot of questions about the electrical that you guys could probably help me out with. thanks

Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:22 pm

Has anyone tried the GM based kit in the magazines?I'll find the ad and see if they have a web sight.

Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:37 pm

here's the link.looks intresting.$325 seems high but it looks complete.Anyone tried one?

http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/vw.html

Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:24 pm

ive seen that kit for awhile but havent had the money to get it. but as soon as i do ill tell you guys how it goes

Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:11 am

Thanks guys!!!
I actually found a baja with a full Painless kit already installed. What a stroke of luck!!
That Streetworks kit looks good though, I guess I'll keep this in mind when I redo my Thing..

Thanks for all the input...