happy birthday & welcome aboard!
Posts by NatomasSlingshot1
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I don't have Halos and I have no way of knowing how yours are wired so I can't tell you with certainty and I'm not going guess. Modern LED's draw very little current but they all add up and I would rather error on the safe side. Maybe someone who has your same setup will chime in. Good Luck
Slunglow-I hope you did not take offense to my comment about out-sourcing. I was OPS mgr for co. that built drones for USAF-- although I was in charge of every step- from CF lay-up, machine shop, paint, bond shop, and final assembly- when it came to testing, or trouble-shooting electrical problems- I got behind the yellow line. Limitations are a good thing, when you understand them. I thoroughly respect the electrical dudes- ya all are wizards. I just don't have the patience or burning desire to learn-- there are some things best left to the experts!
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The most important thing to remember when installing electrical devices is "current draw". When adding devices to an existing circuit it is important to determine that everything between the power source and the device being added is sized appropriately.
When designing a new circuit you first add the current draw of each individual device to determine the total load in amps and then you size the wire accordingly and use the appropriate fuse to protect that size conductor.
The reason for the use of relays in a circuit can most easily be explained by considering the most basic engine "starter" circuit. If it wasn't for the use of a solenoid (large relay) we would have to install a huge ignition switch in the dash large enough to handle the total load of the starter motor and run "jumper cable" size wires to and from it.The use of a relay allows us to reduce the size of the conductors running from the switch to the relay because the only current running through the switch is the load of the relay not that of the devices it controls. And with the advent of ECU/ECM's the use of relays was imperative otherwise the ECU would have been as big as a lunch box and extremely expensive.
My best advice to someone who is considering adding an additional load to an existing circuit would be to measure the maximum existing load with an amprobe there by removing any guess work. The one I have in my tool box is a FLUKE T5-600 and they can be found on ebay for a little over $100. And the best part about this particular meter is you don't have to disconnect any wires to use it.
I know I didn't directly answer your question @Cameron Roberts but I hope this helps someone trying to tackle some basic wiring mods on their own.which is exactly why I would vote for "outsourcing".....
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helping my son, the high school teacher set his class up, just before the start of the school year
Torran being put in time out for barking at nothing. (His idea of civil disobedience) -
Tripod- tried to double like, but it wouldn't let me. Where the hell is that WINNER button?
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We did our 5000 mile service. New oil and filter, grease needle for u joint... hope your u joint greasing goes smoother...
dont forget to check the gear oil, we replaced and used royal purple. The magnet on the ? ? "Thing" had metal shavings on it, the gear oil looked fine, but because of the shavings, steve said drain it... also bled brakes for possible air bubbles, found none... dealership charged us 400 for the 500 mile.. yeah, we be changing our own 
you may get the award for the highest price 500 mile service! is that the only dealer in your area?
My first attempt at greasing the joint was a total farce- took over an hour, and probably 1/4 tube of grease before I actually got the darn tip PERFECTLY aligned with the zerk. (Too damn stubborn to give up on it, though. What- admit that I cannot grease a freakin' fitting? Hell no!) I had grease everywhere and was cleaning like crazy. The next service- just missed on the first try, and it was a done deal on the 2nd. Changed the gear oil at 5000- plenty of shavings, too. Will do again at 15,000 miles, (presuming I get my ride back from the shop.) -
Okay, now you've got me thinking of DIY... I used to do it on my previous vehicles back when I was younger and wanted to save, but heck, now I don't even cut my own lawn... It's more an issue of time and having two little girls on the weekends...
I'm not even sure I could get under her... Need a jack... Eh....
I have no jack or ramps- easy to do on the ground- watch Slingking's vid. (not safe for your little girls)
Pop the plug, and go play with the girls for awhile.........
I don't cut my lawn either (HOA) -
Jeez, Guardian_Angel----- 4 years is awesome- I'm @ 2, (with 1 minor slip-up- hence- I KNOW if I have access to cigs...........) But, I know I am healthier w/o the real things- like you- had the cough-BAD. Never tried to find out how much damage the habit actually caused my body, and no interest in learning. Not going to check at this late date. Until they make vaping illegal- no plans on stopping this habit, either
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not only does that not make any sense.... but the FDA is pushing to regulate vape juices as a nicotine product. Which means paying the cigarette tax...
yah- ain't it the sh!ts? Just what we need- more govt regulation
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Cancelled mine. I wonder if the owners get a notice when someone cancels their subscription? If so, maybe they are starting to pay attention to all their money flying out the window....haha
me thinks they might be taking more notice of the crickets on their site---- if you look at the top posters for the month....... they're all here!
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I also have an oil change video......but uh.....It may not be for everyone.
don't be so modest- everybody needs to see it-ROFLMAO. all I gotta do is think about that vid and I crack up.
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Currently, Jerry Brown is sitting on a bill, awaiting his signature- raising vaping age to 21..............
you can die for your country, but might not be allowed to vape............
I can't believe this state at times -
Living in CA- apparently we are not the greatest drivers- even with 4 wheels- so much traffic that the roads get really crapped up with oil, and then when it finally does rain- it's a mess. I try my best to stay out of it with the sling, but have to admit to white knuckles when I get caught!
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Thanks Rab for putting this together....now I got to figure this one out.... I'm just a little slow.
EJ- great to see you over here!! This one is pretty easy to navigate- besides- when I goof up, family helps me out!
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Sucks- all the way around, but glad you are OK
Thank you for posting a reminder about water. We tend to forget. -
welcome- another local CA slinger I can cross off my call list for directions! Have you met Cobra, yet? He has some pretty cool mods, as well. Your Slut is looking awesome!
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EASY to do- keep your receipts. I use the same oil & filter a Tripod, got a cheap mini-grease gun and bought the needle tip- if anything on the ss is a DIY- this is it!
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Would you lump all the mods together or separate threads like electrical and electronics --- wheels and tires --- engine, well you get the idea. The DIY is good to cover anything.
maybe divided up like the chapters in the service manual??? But I think I would divide body/chassis more, as that is where many mods are. Interior, exterior, front, rear??? Turbo needs it's own area, obviously
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add to all of that- there is a world-wide carbon fiber shortage, since everybody is using it- auto, bikes, planes........ you get the idea......
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I went into my Paypal and cancelled recurring payments that way
