Daeron Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Excellent! That is exactly what I need to do to my car to repair what sidelined it three years ago.. unfortunately, it needs alot more than that (or I never would have let it get sidelined) For the headlights, I am going to pull direct from the battery and relay/fuse it with a toggle switch to control it. Not sure but I think I'll need a 3-way switch to deal with LO/HI beam situation... In all reality, there is a good chance that replacing all the wiring, and installing a new relay, will "revive" an otherwise broken headlight combo switch. The switches only need to a connection to break down a little bit, at one point, and they start getting a little questionable when they carry as much current as they do in stock configuration. With properly installed relays, the load placed on the switch is much lower, and as a result you may be able to avoid needing a toggle switch. Just thought I would mention that. Good luck, sounds like you understand what you're working with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happynukes Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 i think MSA makes a kit for this so it will be a direct replacement and contains better components or black dragon can't remember but i would keep running them through your colum switches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecase70 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 black dragon is the one to go with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Bah, I am hoping to eliminate everything off of the steering column. Eventually I am looking at replacing the column with an aftermarket one that is both lighter and perhaps a bit adjustable. You see, I have issues with fitment in this little guy. I am 6'1". While many have no issues, I have an 8-point cage in the car. I have an aluminum drag seat installed as far back and low as possible and I still have issues between hitting my knees on the steering column and leaning my head over to the left and grazing the cage. I know THAT is not a good thing, but I am doing the other things that I know I want to install first that might help before I cut out the cage to redo it with a cage that sits closer to the perimeter. I want to end up with a custom aluminum sheet metal dash, aftermarket gauges and toggles. It's lighter and I don't have to worry about OE switchery/trickery and whatnot. I think the headlights are actually pretty strong now for what they are so I don't suspect the switching. I just am going a different way with the car. I will let someone else use the switching that wants a more OE look. I will probably do the HID thing once I get there. For now, suspension brakes and electrical is my focus to get ready for megasquirt and turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happynukes Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 so is this a full blown strip or track car or is it still streetable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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