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.::F[L]Y::.
28-04-2006, 12:58 PM
can someone pls post a diy on how to do a wire tuck

cheers

barefootbonzai
28-04-2006, 01:13 PM
Yeah that would be nice. I was gonna do it, but just got too dam lazy.

MR-VTEC
28-04-2006, 01:13 PM
i saw one on honda-tech awhile ago, try looking on there.

oh yeah egSi was supposed to be doing one too but i guess he never got around to doing it:(

MR-VTEC
28-04-2006, 03:50 PM
heres one of the best civic bays ive scene around, shaved and tucked;)

http://dut619.com/wiretuck/images/34.jpg

Jase EK
28-04-2006, 07:51 PM
that looks clean as

A'PEXi
28-04-2006, 10:00 PM
i don't think there is a set way to go about hiding the wires, but from what i've seen - extend them/wrap them/group them/re-route them under the fenders etc. relocate items such as the battery, remove ac/ps etc etc...

Zdster
28-04-2006, 10:03 PM
I will post the link from Honda-tech shortly, but basically it is not a simple job. There is lots of moving things and choping/grouping wires together (as mentioned).

christmas
01-05-2006, 02:41 PM
have been looking on honda-tech for this and have not been able to find anything...
help!!!!!!

egSi
01-05-2006, 04:15 PM
its easy as.


just need simple tools and know how.

there is a DIY on ht however it says, remove motor and reroute wires. its hardly a DIY writeup.

i doubt youll be able to find a comprehensive write up coz its pretty easy.

im half done on my car and ill be redoin it soon i just have many other projects on the go atm

marte
01-05-2006, 09:06 PM
cant wait!! :) thats pretty mint.
ive been looking at the hot4's Honda special found it at my work locker the nip tuck surgery they've odne is blo0dy marvelous

nobbs
27-06-2006, 12:02 AM
i think wire tucks are awesome, would love to do it on my car....

it seems very tedious though...does anyone have pics of a wire tuck that maintained the air con and power steering?

destrukshn
27-06-2006, 12:10 AM
hms.. need to find a shit box, so i can trial it.
lol.

AsH_
27-11-2006, 10:11 PM
lookz sooo clean... gotta be hard 4 a nooby like me...

Eclipsor
27-11-2006, 10:37 PM
The only skills you really need to do a simple wire tuck is soldering. Apart from that you simply need alot of time, patience and a bit of creativity. Just remember how things were when you took them apart then extend/reroute/move them.

AsH_
27-11-2006, 10:42 PM
hmmmz... sounds tricky...

is there some sort of DIY on this topic???

not finished products but the process...

skinnyboy
27-11-2006, 11:13 PM
Common sense and an eye for detail is needed, also its best if your engines out, wish i done mine when i doen the swap, but meh, its on my to do list.

AsH_
28-11-2006, 09:59 AM
narr i aint gona pull out my engine...

ek4-guy
28-11-2006, 10:13 AM
ive done many wire tucks on hot rods you wont find a decent wire
tuck write up because all cars are different it all just comes down to using your brain and being practical.

but if your gona do it do it properly and dont leave it looking like shit full of holes

AsH_
28-11-2006, 10:39 AM
how much would it cost to have someone do a wire tuck on a EG...

not that ill go ahead with it... just out of curiousity...

MR-VTEC
28-11-2006, 11:42 AM
the cost would be quite high as its a very time consuming and fiddly job. it would also be very hard to quote on as every car is different and it really depends on how far you want to go with it

XP02ED
28-11-2006, 12:47 PM
hey dude, i am in the middle of doing this to my car,

i found this link awhile back :

http://www.gassavers.org/archive/index.php/DIY-Wire-Tuck!!!/t-1548.html

egSi
28-11-2006, 01:04 PM
mine

cams right, all u need is time/effort and some creativity :thumbsup:

http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/zP1010051.jpg

XP02ED
28-11-2006, 02:47 PM
wheres your fuse box and battery? boot?

Eclipsor
28-11-2006, 03:06 PM
Fuse box is behind the dash battery is in the boot.

AsH_
28-11-2006, 03:57 PM
farrk outz... i like those wire tuckz

egSi
28-11-2006, 04:25 PM
ill tuck some bays if people want :thumbsup:

AsH_
29-11-2006, 04:46 AM
narr its koool...

if i had money to burn, id get u 2 do it... but noooooo money!!

joyride
29-11-2006, 07:33 AM
damn that looks good trav.

quangsta
29-11-2006, 08:50 AM
how long did it take you trav..??

egSi
29-11-2006, 08:11 PM
thanks guys.

how long? many weekends, a few hours at time but u get quicker, some of it invlves takin out headlights and the fenders/side skirts off.

myself and a few guys do it so its not that bad.

attention to detail guys, its what its all about :thumbsup:

joyride
30-11-2006, 06:48 AM
will you smooth out the engine bay?