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TNYankee
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PostPosted: Mon 5-Nov-2007 14:23    Post subject: Reply with quote

That was actually just sorta soldered there. It wasn't the product you mentioned, IIRC.
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Hugh A.
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PostPosted: Thu 29-Nov-2007 18:12    Post subject: Reply with quote

Forgot to post these after pics. Here are a couple, the rest are featured in our install thread:






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BlueLineEnt
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PostPosted: Thu 29-Nov-2007 18:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

You sure these are supposed to be in the hall of SHAME?
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ervfc288
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PostPosted: Thu 29-Nov-2007 18:23    Post subject: Reply with quote

BLE, if you look back in the thread, this is the \"repaired\" vehicle. It was originally a true shame Smile Hugh fixed that.

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BlueLineEnt
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PostPosted: Thu 29-Nov-2007 18:51    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahhh gotcha, I haven't read the original thread in a while, I just jumped to the new posts.
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Andy L.
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 12:04    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am in the process of adding computer mounts in 25 of the local cars. During this time I've come across many, many interesting install concepts. Most I haven't remembered to snap a pic of, but this one I thought was pretty good. Shocked





No need to properly tap a factory power line when you have a wood screw handy! Shocked I found the above master piece hiding beneath nearly an entire roll of electrical tape.
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Ben E.
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 13:23    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll have to remember that handy tip for my next install! Cool
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JW 4x4
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 13:44    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could you use a drywall screw instead of the deck screws? Laughing
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Andy L.
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 13:49    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:5594eb49c2=\"JW 4x4\"]Could you use a drywall screw instead of the deck screws? Laughing


I am not sure if the drywall screw would be as efficient of a conductor as the deck screw! Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 13:58    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:0d33eb6258=\"Andy L.\"]During this time I've come across many, many interesting install concepts.


Best way I've ever heard this phenomenon described.

Very Happy
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TNYankee
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 14:08    Post subject: Reply with quote

I humbly concede that you have surpased any madness I have personally seen with that pic.
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jarthur
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 14:47    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:e6de787c65=\"Andy L.\"]


All I have to say to that is wow, just wow.
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ResQguy
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 16:57    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just threw up a little.
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AdvancedWarningLight
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 21:13    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thats creative, Rolling Eyes just when you thought you had seen everything. I saw a good one today, a 4 ga feed from the battery to the lift gate with no fuse or breaker.
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EVModules
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 23:20    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:a8fc9e9ba9=\"TNYankee\"]I humbly concede that you have surpased any madness I have personally seen with that pic.


+1000

I thought I saw it all in 15 years in this industry!!!
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Andy L.
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PostPosted: Wed 9-Jan-2008 23:33    Post subject: Reply with quote

What makes it worse is that they paid a 'professional company' to install their equipment! Shocked The added on wire is the main power feed for a Motorola Astro W4......and no, the fuse wasn't anywhere near the 'tap'.
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grfd711
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PostPosted: Thu 10-Jan-2008 05:53    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the agency paid for a professional installation, they better take their business elsewhere, and see about getting some type of compensation.
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EFFP411
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PostPosted: Thu 10-Jan-2008 08:26    Post subject: Reply with quote

And i thought My past wiring hacks were bad.... These things make me look like an expert! I have a few minor unfinished ends on my Caprice, but nothing so profound as these little gremlins
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Andy L.
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PostPosted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 13:31    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is another one - this time its a civilian Impala hacked into cruiser. Among all of the things found I think the engine compartment full of wood chips was the most unique. Laughing














Here is what I did to the car. It is driving me nuts not being able to fix all of the problems I am coming across.


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cpdchief
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PostPosted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 13:46    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:46b6016cb0=\"Andy L.\"]

&*$!?
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rabidjade
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PostPosted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 14:46    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/alundborg/LakeshoreEO/WPD/Walkerville009.jpg

Needs more zip ties! Rolling Eyes
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Darin REACT2620
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PostPosted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 14:49    Post subject: Reply with quote

When did they start letting circus monkeys do police installs?
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Chris U. (F5Tiger2)
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PostPosted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 15:08    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:14b2c401b9=\"Darin REACT2620\"]When did they start letting circus monkeys do police installs?


I'm almost positive I've seen circus monkeys with more skill... Rolling Eyes
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cbpdogboy
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PostPosted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 15:16    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well at least they installed fuses! Laughing
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cpdchief
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PostPosted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 15:29    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:f974e330a1=\"Andy L.\"]

If I were Whelen, I would have to sue them to remove my product. That is in the public's eye.
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