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Old 04-13-2003 | 01:29 PM
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Old 04-13-2003 | 01:36 PM
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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.
Old 04-13-2003 | 01:48 PM
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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?
Old 04-13-2003 | 04:14 PM
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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
Old 04-13-2003 | 06:18 PM
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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
Old 04-13-2003 | 07:26 PM
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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


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/

Old 04-14-2003 | 12:45 PM
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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-

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Old 04-14-2003 | 02:16 PM
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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?
I have the same one as Jason B, I tried to hard wire it and blew the display on two of them.. I want to buy one that is hard wired, because I am sick of playing around with the resistors!
Old 04-14-2003 | 05:04 PM
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Donnelly / CIPA

Here's my vote
Old 04-14-2003 | 05:40 PM
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Is that in your rig Peter? I take it that's just a wrapper on a stock mirror and not a whole new mirror?

"Gotta' Link" (or a product name)?
Old 04-14-2003 | 05:46 PM
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Re: Donnelly / CIPA

Originally posted by ManyMods
Here's my vote
But aren't those Donnelly mirrors pretty darn expensive? I really like the $15 idea from JC Whitney!
Old 04-14-2003 | 06:08 PM
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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!
Yeah, you've got me there ... about $250.00:pat:
Old 04-14-2003 | 06:12 PM
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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!
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.
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Re: Re: Re: Donnelly / CIPA

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Yeah, you've got me there ... about $250.00:pat:
Eeeek! Okay, I was hoping that someone actually came out with a flexible wrapper for a stock mirror.

Hmmm.. now there's an idea...
Old 04-14-2003 | 06:21 PM
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Hey fast very nicely done.

So how did you mount the remote unit behind the license plate?

Phil
I just took some velcro and slapped half on the remote unit and the other half on the back of the plate. It fit perfectly in the recess between the plate and the airdam on my 97. Dunno if it'll fit as well on other generation runners or pickups. I actually had to remove it and replace the batterys this morning. Thats what I get for mentioning that I hadn't had any problems with it yet. :pat: Oh well, it was an easy fix.
Old 04-14-2003 | 11:27 PM
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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
Old 04-15-2003 | 03:57 AM
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Kerr,

I sent you a PM.
Old 04-15-2003 | 11:30 PM
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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

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Old 04-16-2003 | 04:11 AM
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Thanks for the info Kerr. I think I would probably go with the one on the top - it looks just right. I look forward to seeing your install pictures later.
Old 04-17-2003 | 05:50 AM
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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.
Hey Mark,

I just sent you an email about 15 minutes ago.

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