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I guess I'm one of the really fortunate ones. I'm still using my original OEM starter relay; its 16 yrs old, and so far not a problem with it yet.
My thought for putting my starter relay behind the fenders was if say every 15-20 yrs I had to replace the relay it wouldn't be that big of a deal to remove 5 lug nuts, 1 tire, 6 or 8 screws and a plastic inner fender liner/splash shield, to get to the relay is the reason I put my relay behind the fender.
I can't think of the last time I used the starter relay to turn over engine with was another reason I decided to put it behind the fender.
I'm not saying you should put it behind the fender, believe me I'm not, all I'm saying is when was the last time you actually did something with the starter relay besides look at it inside the engine bay is all. Just my $.02
My thought for putting my starter relay behind the fenders was if say every 15-20 yrs I had to replace the relay it wouldn't be that big of a deal to remove 5 lug nuts, 1 tire, 6 or 8 screws and a plastic inner fender liner/splash shield, to get to the relay is the reason I put my relay behind the fender.
I can't think of the last time I used the starter relay to turn over engine with was another reason I decided to put it behind the fender.
I'm not saying you should put it behind the fender, believe me I'm not, all I'm saying is when was the last time you actually did something with the starter relay besides look at it inside the engine bay is all. Just my $.02
ALMOST STOCK: Awesome, glad you're lucky. Don't take this the wrong way, but you have to get at the starter relay to change the positive battery cable & starter cable. If it won't crank, that's generally one of the first places to look. If I'm some place and my car won't crank with or without a jump start, I really do not want to be pulling the tire and inner fender to get at the relay.
With the care and pride you take in your car, I'm sure you've updated and upgraded everything to the point that you rarely have a problem
I just wanted to point out the other side where someone less fortunate doesn't have to spend half an hour out in the freezing cold pulling the tire and inner fender to test/replace a simple starter relay.
For show and go cars:
For daily drivers:
Just my opinion, definately not trying to start any arguments about this...
With the care and pride you take in your car, I'm sure you've updated and upgraded everything to the point that you rarely have a problem
I just wanted to point out the other side where someone less fortunate doesn't have to spend half an hour out in the freezing cold pulling the tire and inner fender to test/replace a simple starter relay.
For show and go cars:
For daily drivers:
Just my opinion, definately not trying to start any arguments about this...
i figured on starting with a clean sheet so i went ahead and covered everything. now would be the perfect time to do some wire hiding.
i agree with almost stock in that i haven't had a problem with my starter relay but i will be getting a new one when i figure out where the best place to mount it is. any tips???
i agree with almost stock in that i haven't had a problem with my starter relay but i will be getting a new one when i figure out where the best place to mount it is. any tips???
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TheUser said:ALMOST STOCK: Awesome, glad you're lucky. Don't take this the wrong way, but you have to get at the starter relay to change the positive battery cable & starter cable. If it won't crank, that's generally one of the first places to look. If I'm some place and my car won't crank with or without a jump start, I really do not want to be pulling the tire and inner fender to get at the relay.
With the care and pride you take in your car, I'm sure you've updated and upgraded everything to the point that you rarely have a problem
I just wanted to point out the other side where someone less fortunate doesn't have to spend half an hour out in the freezing cold pulling the tire and inner fender to test/replace a simple starter relay.
For show and go cars:
For daily drivers:
Just my opinion, definately not trying to start any arguments about this...
I agree. I'm fully into the modding stage right now so I'm replacing cams, intakes, superchargers... I need to get to everything quickly when something goes wrong, especially because this is my daily driver and at my power level, my car doesnt exactly have stock reliability anymore...
Other than that, I wish I had a heated garage and another car to drive around daily because than I would LOVE to have a shaved, clean and flashy engine bay!
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lincscbb86 said:
I used the original bolts that held the starter relay in place on the inner fender.
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Believe me it won’t turn into an argument and I haven’t taken what you’ve said wrong way in any way at all. We both know that there are pros and cons to anything we do to theses cars from the gas we run to what oil you use.
I do understand exactly what you’re saying about getting to the positive side of the relay to replace the battery cable or the other side of the relay to replace the starter cable when you put the relay in the fender, and I took that into consideration also before I put the relay in the fender and again it was one of those things that you might have to do what every 5-6 yrs or so if that.
As I said earlier I feel very fortunate that I haven’t really had to replace many parts on my 16yr old car other than 1 heater core, shocks and struts, a battery and 2 sets of brakes in 188K miles. Other than those few things I still have whatever the factory put in/on my car. My car was a daily driver for 9+ yrs, but now days I probably only drive my car 5-6 K a year.
Believe me it won’t turn into an argument and I haven’t taken what you’ve said wrong way in any way at all. We both know that there are pros and cons to anything we do to theses cars from the gas we run to what oil you use.
I do understand exactly what you’re saying about getting to the positive side of the relay to replace the battery cable or the other side of the relay to replace the starter cable when you put the relay in the fender, and I took that into consideration also before I put the relay in the fender and again it was one of those things that you might have to do what every 5-6 yrs or so if that.
As I said earlier I feel very fortunate that I haven’t really had to replace many parts on my 16yr old car other than 1 heater core, shocks and struts, a battery and 2 sets of brakes in 188K miles. Other than those few things I still have whatever the factory put in/on my car. My car was a daily driver for 9+ yrs, but now days I probably only drive my car 5-6 K a year.
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almost stock, you and your car are awsomeALMOST STOCK said:pb_paulie_b any tips???
This might be of some help?
http://www.netsnapshot.com/pcw/buildalbum-cgi?ACCOUNT=1924&KEY=7
. your car and mansonozz's engine bay really inspired me to do mine. thanks for the tips!blk91stang, thanks for the props, have any pics of your ride??
thanks i think, what is crapola ???Tstang90 said:Paul you are the man.Great honest guy that is very helpful.crapola crapola
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pb_paulie_b said:
Tom was just giving Paul a hard time. There are a few of us here that like to heckle each other.
Tim
i never knew black on chrome could look so good! you did some kinda work on your engine baystang22 said:
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pb_paulie_b said:i never knew black on chrome could look so good! you did some kinda work on your engine bay
What chrome? You mean polished?
Thanks! Tim
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