cntrylvr79 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 call it whatever you want. either way there are many ways to skin a cat that all accomplish the job AND are reliable. Its just how you do it and use it. Also, if someone is not proficient enough to use a t tap, I'd hardly trust them with a soldering iron near and ecu or something. that too is a valid point. At least with a ttap or scotchlock the odds of damaging nearby wiring is minimal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazycaucazian86 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 im fairly confident in doing any method really, ive worked with wires before, especially when having to wire two amps on my 04 gti, this stuff really isnt new to me...but it is my first time actually installing a headunit and a brain that accompanies it....not to mention rear view camera....and the ipod adapter....and the sirius sat radio lol. Ive done a few installs in peoples cars but none with this much going for it. Generally the easier this can be done...i would like to do it that way.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cincycaddy Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 call it whatever you want. either way there are many ways to skin a cat that all accomplish the job AND are reliable. Its just how you do it and use it. Also, if someone is not proficient enough to use a t tap, I'd hardly trust them with a soldering iron near and ecu or something. that too is a valid point. At least with a ttap or scotchlock the odds of damaging nearby wiring is minimal. Yeah, may not damage nearby wiring, but have fun trouble shooting, when the t-tap partially severes the wire. T-Taps are for hack shops and Pep Boys mechanics. Grab a soldering iron and some good 3M super 33. Cut the insulation back on the wire to be tapped into, using a razor knife. Wrap wire around exposed wire, solder and tape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillithz Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 again, if you cant execute a t tap properly, i sure as hell wouldnt trust that same hand with a sharp knife and a soldering iron. There are certain steps you can take with any type of install to ensure it is done properly. there are ways to install a t tap properly and get many many years of use out of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazycaucazian86 Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 i guess when time comes ill decide the best method, i have no problem practicing the method before i do it...quick question, do you have to drill for the ND-BC1? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillithz Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 drill? naa, unless you want to mount it and want to drill holes for that mounting or something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazycaucazian86 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 well i just ordered the avic n3, the ipod adapter, and the rear view camera, i have the wire harness and dash kit, just need to wait for it to come in now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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