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You have to experiment with different wattage resistors and measure the output of the unit with the batteries in to detemine what wattage resistor to be used. Each unit is a little different, so it can take a while.
More info on the link I provided above.
More info on the link I provided above.
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Uh oh...that is getting a little far beyond my electrical expertise. Maybe a new battery every year or so isn't such a big deal after all! As little of a mod as this is, I'm actually pretty excited about it.
For those of you who have done this - where exactly did you mount the outside sensor to the front bumper?
For those of you who have done this - where exactly did you mount the outside sensor to the front bumper?
#24
CTB,
JC Whitney has a couple that are 12 volt, haven't decided which one I want. I would love to see other sources/choices. I think most external sensors are mounted behind the license plate? It doesn't matter much, though, could go in the fender, in the intake (it would read low if there was a lot of water in the air...)...
Jason, what unit did you use? Did you hack it out of the case, or just mount case and all behind the panel?
Anyone tried to mount a ceiling console out of a 4-runner into a late-model tacoma? Same body, right? Just a matter of mounting lugs? Would love to have mine up there...anyone good with headliners?
John
JC Whitney has a couple that are 12 volt, haven't decided which one I want. I would love to see other sources/choices. I think most external sensors are mounted behind the license plate? It doesn't matter much, though, could go in the fender, in the intake (it would read low if there was a lot of water in the air...)...
Jason, what unit did you use? Did you hack it out of the case, or just mount case and all behind the panel?
Anyone tried to mount a ceiling console out of a 4-runner into a late-model tacoma? Same body, right? Just a matter of mounting lugs? Would love to have mine up there...anyone good with headliners?
John
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Hey furthur,
I think I may try this one out from JC Whitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml;$sessionid$PW1X0YYAAAHAAQSNDV1CFFCCJUOXKIV0?CATID= 4821&BQ=jcw2
I think I may try this one out from JC Whitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml;$sessionid$PW1X0YYAAAHAAQSNDV1CFFCCJUOXKIV0?CATID= 4821&BQ=jcw2
#26
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Originally posted by kerrs
Over here they are called RS I think you call it radio shack
try this RS
Hope it works
Kerr
Over here they are called RS I think you call it radio shack
try this RS
Hope it works
Kerr
That company has NOTHING to do with RadioShack (which whom I work for) They just happen to sell simmilar products and have simmilar initials.
Just thought I'd clear that up
RadioShack is in England as well, here is their site
http://www.radioshack.co.uk/
#27
Alright, just wanted to try this one more time....have any of y'all had any experience with this indoor/outdoor thermometer from JC Whitney?
Thermometer
I really like the on that kerrs posted here , but it only seems to be available overseas.
Anyway, if y'all have any feedback, it would be really appreciated. Thanks fellas-
CTB
Thermometer
I really like the on that kerrs posted here , but it only seems to be available overseas.
Anyway, if y'all have any feedback, it would be really appreciated. Thanks fellas-
CTB
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Originally posted by CTB
Uh oh...that is getting a little far beyond my electrical expertise. Maybe a new battery every year or so isn't such a big deal after all! As little of a mod as this is, I'm actually pretty excited about it.
For those of you who have done this - where exactly did you mount the outside sensor to the front bumper?
Uh oh...that is getting a little far beyond my electrical expertise. Maybe a new battery every year or so isn't such a big deal after all! As little of a mod as this is, I'm actually pretty excited about it.
For those of you who have done this - where exactly did you mount the outside sensor to the front bumper?
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Re: Donnelly / CIPA
Originally posted by ManyMods
Here's my vote
Here's my vote
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Re: Re: Donnelly / CIPA
Originally posted by CTB
But aren't those Donnelly mirrors pretty darn expensive? I really like the $15 idea from JC Whitney!
But aren't those Donnelly mirrors pretty darn expensive? I really like the $15 idea from JC Whitney!
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Re: Re: Donnelly / CIPA
Originally posted by CTB
But aren't those Donnelly mirrors pretty darn expensive? I really like the $15 idea from JC Whitney!
But aren't those Donnelly mirrors pretty darn expensive? I really like the $15 idea from JC Whitney!
I've just about ordered this a number of times in the last couple of days, but JCW wants $10 shipping, 1/2 the price of the item! So, I started looking for other things on the site that "I absolutely must have". When I got over $100 I realized that I was spending money I didn't really need to.
So, I'm gonna try a couple of the larger misc stores here tomorrow, and the autoparts stores along the way. I figure that if I can find it within about 20 miles of driving, then I've done better than paying the "shipping" charge. I'm not including any charge-backs to the time spent in looking.
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Re: Re: Re: Donnelly / CIPA
Originally posted by ManyMods
Yeah, you've got me there ... about $250.00:pat:
Yeah, you've got me there ... about $250.00:pat:
Hmmm.. now there's an idea...
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Hey fast very nicely done.
So how did you mount the remote unit behind the license plate?
Phil
Hey fast very nicely done.
So how did you mount the remote unit behind the license plate?
Phil
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If a few of you want the thermometers I could find out some more detials and get some sent over.
Let me know.
I'll post some pics of mt install soon.
Regards
Kerr
Let me know.
I'll post some pics of mt install soon.
Regards
Kerr
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Here are the two models available :-
Prices are in £ sterling and exclude VAT (17.5%)
Postage should be about £4 - £5
If you go to the RS website they might be able to send them direct to you.
hope this helps. I'll take a picture of my install later
Regards
Kerr
Prices are in £ sterling and exclude VAT (17.5%)
Postage should be about £4 - £5
If you go to the RS website they might be able to send them direct to you.
hope this helps. I'll take a picture of my install later
Regards
Kerr
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Re: Re: Re: Donnelly / CIPA
Originally posted by mpulver
You might want to look locally for that thermometer at maybe Target, Venture, chain parts stores, Sears, etc.
I've just about ordered this a number of times in the last couple of days, but JCW wants $10 shipping, 1/2 the price of the item! So, I started looking for other things on the site that "I absolutely must have". When I got over $100 I realized that I was spending money I didn't really need to.
So, I'm gonna try a couple of the larger misc stores here tomorrow, and the autoparts stores along the way. I figure that if I can find it within about 20 miles of driving, then I've done better than paying the "shipping" charge. I'm not including any charge-backs to the time spent in looking.
You might want to look locally for that thermometer at maybe Target, Venture, chain parts stores, Sears, etc.
I've just about ordered this a number of times in the last couple of days, but JCW wants $10 shipping, 1/2 the price of the item! So, I started looking for other things on the site that "I absolutely must have". When I got over $100 I realized that I was spending money I didn't really need to.
So, I'm gonna try a couple of the larger misc stores here tomorrow, and the autoparts stores along the way. I figure that if I can find it within about 20 miles of driving, then I've done better than paying the "shipping" charge. I'm not including any charge-backs to the time spent in looking.
I just sent you an email about 15 minutes ago.