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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Another tip for drilling your fire wall is to start with a small bit, drill a small hole where you think is a good spot. Then take a look at it from the other side. If it's all clear go ahead and drill your hole. If it is in a bad spot move over a little and try again. A small hole in the wrong spot is easier to plug then a large hole. Can be kind of nerve racking, I had to drill a 1" hole in the fire wall of a nice MX3. No Problem!!LOL
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Ummmm...what kind of car?
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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yeah, what model car, most cars have somewhere to run at least a 4awg cable through. I usually find a large grommet where something is run through and punch a hole with a sharp screw driver and force it through. The hole is tight and never leaks air or water. Still not easy, but easier than drilling.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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And another piece of advice is to look at the horror show on tim's website to ensure that you do not do something like what he has posted there with a wire going right through a computer on the other side of the firewall.
http://www./hzemall_folder/scary/scary.htm

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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by MR2NR:
And another piece of advice is to look at the horror show on tim's website to ensure that you do not do something like what he has posted there with a wire going right through a computer on the other side of the firewall.
http://www./hzemall_folder/scary/scary.htm
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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o.k the dude that did that must be legally retarded. Some of the other stuff is fairly common,but that air bag module...man you gotta be kiddin' me.
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