manxter wiring

[jrailer]

How are you guys wiring your buggies? Hiding wires I like how Scott did his manxter with the tubes glassed in. Or running inside side bars? Any ideas

[Dale M.]

Suggest running wires down side in a tube ... That is what I did,,,

Also so for actual wiring suggest wire loom from Rebel Wiring... Although I did mine years ago with "individual wires" I believe Rebel kit has good reputation and quality product...

http://rebelwire.com/rebel-wire-products.php?cat=Wire%20Kits

Dale
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[BL3Manx]

Wiring is the main reason the glass tubes are there.

[jrailer]

The new bodies do not have tubes to run the wires in

[Dale M.]

[Dale M.]

[Iguana]

On the Manxter I just run it inside some DR25 Heat Shrink and then cable tie it to the Side Bar.

If you do want to use conduit then get the smooth sides flex with the smooth inside and the bulk head fittings. You can then simply use a bulk head 90 deg at the front into the tub and the same at the rear but round the back. Using the smooth side means you can run wires easier and it doesn't get caught on the conduit or create rub points.

The stuff I am talking about is usually grey in colour.

[jspbtown]

Another great option for tubing is sump pump tubing from your local HD or Lowes:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Wayne-1-1-2-in-x-20-ft-Sump-Pump-Discharge-Hose-Kit-66000-WYN1/100119536

20 feet is more than enough for both sides of the buggy. Its 1 1/2" which is a good size. Its cheap at around $10.

I glassed mine in and to run wires I took a roll of twine and stuffed some into the tube. I then used my little shop vac to blow air through the tube. The twine will come flying out the back. Pull about 10 feet through and make a loop. Now you can pull wires through back and forth easily.

When done I left the twine in there and sealed the ends up with silicone. If I ever needed to run additional wires the twine would be there.

[Iguana]

Here is a picture of Jon's Manxter, he used DilliBlock
. Very nice job'

[0BudgetProductions]

I just took off my tubes (cardboard and two layers of fiberglass) and replaced them with PVC and 3 layers of fiberglass. Was informed by a senior member of the Fraternity of Fiberglass that these were used as support so I made sure I balanced strength and weight. The wiring was 50 years old...horrible!

[bim55]

Iguana, there's nothing wrong with that wiring job, nice.
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[dbsmith]

I'm going to use the 1" flex conduit, run it on top of the side bars and strap it down. A heavy velcro strap should be a good option. If you glass it in there might be problems if you ever wanted to install the side curtains . I got the wiring kit from Watson's Street Works as advertised in Hot Vw's. Still in the box...
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[Iguana]

[dbsmith]

So when I put together the wireless connectors, do you use both the heat shrink tubing along with the silicone dielectric grease, or just the heat shrink tubing. Been reading conflicting reports.
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[Dale M.]

[didget69]

If you opt to use a screw-down connection on the ends of stripped wire, I'd recommend that you solder tin the bare ends first. This allows you to terminate the wire end without smooshing* out the wires. Another option I've used are Wire Ferrules on the ends of stripped wire when used in terminal blocks.

http://www.ferrulesdirect.com/electrical/WIRE_FERRULES.htm

* 'Smooshing' - a good general-purpose Engineering term.

bnc
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[Tom_Kathleen]

I know people recommend certain brands of wiring kits and some swear by the Rebel kits. I have used Rebel and Watson's and like them both. I have also used the $45 "buggy bag of wires kit" and didn't like that at all. The reason the Rebel is cheaper is that you get no ground wires or connectors. The wiring diagram is better for the Rebel if you use VW switches, otherwise, I think the quality is about the same. Tom
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[EVfun]

[clonebug]

I have crimped, soldered and heat shrink-ed every engine and lighting connection on my buggy and have not had a wiring related issue with it in ten plus years and almost 45,000 miles.
YMMV
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