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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Just finishing off some wiring in my trackday pug 205 and I need to join (or T) two wires together. I've been told scotch connectors are a bad idea, what can I use? 27A wiring by the way

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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just solder them together
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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solder and heat shrink the joint
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Either that or or go to somewhere like maplins?? I'm sure they'll have something to help you?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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I've never liked the idea of soldering wires in cars. Any more opinions? (thanks btw!)
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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surely its the most reliable option? other than that you will need a plug, that can take the power. try vehicle wiring products
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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A big bullit connector

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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soldering is the best way, dunno why you dont like it?

Bullet connectors are ok, but the fewer the connectors in any car the better IMO, and when I fit those I solder them lol

Scoth terminals should be outlawed IMO, such a heap of fucking shit
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by alistairolsen
soldering is the best way, dunno why you dont like it?

Bullet connectors are ok, but the fewer the connectors in any car the better IMO, and when I fit those I solder them lol

Scoth terminals should be outlawed IMO, such a heap of fucking shit

Have to agree
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Fair enough! Thanks
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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agree with whats said above. deof solder and heat shrink.

27A is a fair current and im not sure how many connectors are actually man enough for that.
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