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 mattie182
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| posted on September 27th, 2006 at 08:21 AM |
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Computer??
Another one....
Where and how do peoples mount their computer in a buggy, to protect it???
Mat
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| posted on September 27th, 2006 at 08:27 AM |
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What type of buggy and how long are your wires??? Mine is in the back "spare" tyre well (Manx) if i was to have a second stab at it i would put it
in the front under the dash.I've got a large stainless box over mine so it is pretty safe. Might move mine one day....would just feel better knowing
it is higher up and more out of the way....
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pete wood
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| posted on September 27th, 2006 at 09:46 AM |
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up side down and as high as possible against the lid of the old battery box in mine. as you may or may not know. I recently drowned mine on the way to
valla in the rain. Whereever you put it, make sure it's the last bit to hit by the water as the car goes under.
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mattie182
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| posted on September 27th, 2006 at 10:46 AM |
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Its a LWB suapsports, and will be using a COR wiring harness.
I was thinking of making a sealed box, an putting it behind the roll cage at the back.......
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pete wood
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| posted on September 27th, 2006 at 11:37 AM |
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wherever it goes, it needs to be high up and protected. someone correct me if I am wrong, but i was led to believe sealed boxes are
not a great idea. apparently the computer can heat up quite a bit, a vent is a good idea. but again I say, someone correct me if I am
wrong.
Sorry left out a not before. :o
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| posted on September 28th, 2006 at 09:40 PM |
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The wheel well or battery box is a great area, close to the engine and reasonably protected. I wouldnt totally seal it off as you'll only end up
cooking it. I have drilled a few holes under mine and its raised off the floor 10mm or so, so if water does make its way in there, it drains out
straigt away. I little bit of moisture exposure isnt going to hurt it every once in a while.
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