question regarding Vararam install
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Burning Brakes
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From: Ypsilanti MI
question regarding Vararam install
On the directions I got through number 8 which says to remove the access panels and I don't see how that was suppose to help. I can't get at anything better then before.
Also instruction 9.
Is there a way to get the wiring thats hooked to the air defleters by plastic clips unhooked without breaking those plastic clips? I've broke 2 already.
Also instruction 9.
Is there a way to get the wiring thats hooked to the air defleters by plastic clips unhooked without breaking those plastic clips? I've broke 2 already.
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Originally Posted by MikeJamesC5
On the directions I got through number 8 which says to remove the access panels and I don't see how that was suppose to help. I can't get at anything better then before.
Also instruction 9.
Is there a way to get the wiring thats hooked to the air defleters by plastic clips unhooked without breaking those plastic clips? I've broke 2 already.
Also instruction 9.
Is there a way to get the wiring thats hooked to the air defleters by plastic clips unhooked without breaking those plastic clips? I've broke 2 already.
Try these instructions:
http://www.zbramotors.com/vararam/VaraRam.html
Hope this helps more.
Thanks!
Shawn
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Burning Brakes
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Those directions are no help. They just said that you can get the wire harness without breaking the clips. Well 2 out of the 2 that I tried to take off I've broke and it looks like the only way to fix them is to take apart the wiring and put new one in it.
If anyone plans on doing this install themselves I would highly recommend paying someone else to do it. Pain in the a__! I could have installed 2 Vortex Rammers by now.
If anyone plans on doing this install themselves I would highly recommend paying someone else to do it. Pain in the a__! I could have installed 2 Vortex Rammers by now.
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Originally Posted by MikeJamesC5
On the directions I got through number 8 which says to remove the access panels and I don't see how that was suppose to help. I can't get at anything better then before.
Also instruction 9.
Is there a way to get the wiring thats hooked to the air defleters by plastic clips unhooked without breaking those plastic clips? I've broke 2 already.
Also instruction 9.
Is there a way to get the wiring thats hooked to the air defleters by plastic clips unhooked without breaking those plastic clips? I've broke 2 already.
The reason to remove the acess panels is to make it easier to get to the outer screws that hold the shroud and the turnsignal housings. I installed my VaraRam with no problem, but then, I've had my front fascia off before and knew what everything in there looked like so there were no surprises.
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Burning Brakes
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I know that they need to be compressed but its hard to get my hands in there and get them compressed. I was even trying to use needle nose plyers. I might just break them all and go buy some new ones and use electrical tape to tape them were they are.
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My harness was so taut that the clips were practically redundant. There's nowhere for the harness to go as it ends at the turn signal housings. I wouldn't sweat it one way or the other and it's not like it's going anywhere. Replace the clips with wire ties and you'll be good to go.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks Patches. Thats kinda what I was thinking. I have plastic ties I can use. I don't know if its because mine are old since my car is a 1997 or if they are just a b_tch to get out. But the wires are still pretty tight. I believe there are only 2 on each side that have to come off and as of now I broke 1 on each side. But still I don't like to break things and I was losing my patience so I took a break for the night. I'll finish it later.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bueche Louisiana
clips
i squeezed mine out of the hole from the top and pulled at the same time came out real easy
i was wondering the same thing about the access panels as well
i got my fog lights out by turning the head lights up and inserting a socket with an 8 inch extension
i was wondering the same thing about the access panels as well
i got my fog lights out by turning the head lights up and inserting a socket with an 8 inch extension
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From: Beaverton or
Actually if you have help you can manuever the covers around enough ,once loose, to get to the backside of the clip with pliars through the bumper cover....I didnt break any of them and sure did save some cursing in the garage 
Racer
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I was thinking about installing it myself as well. But still debating if I should or pay someone to do it. I live in CA and nearby Corvette shop, WestCoast Corvette, installs it for $240 (4 hours to install). I'm sure you all have heard or visited their web sites before but is $240 resonable? Not to mention the price of Vararam which is $350. :P
Does anyone know cheaper place to install?
Does anyone know cheaper place to install?
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by saalanghae
I was thinking about installing it myself as well. But still debating if I should or pay someone to do it. I live in CA and nearby Corvette shop, WestCoast Corvette, installs it for $240 (4 hours to install). I'm sure you all have heard or visited their web sites before but is $240 resonable? Not to mention the price of Vararam which is $350. :P
Does anyone know cheaper place to install?
Does anyone know cheaper place to install?
Sorry, don't know of a cheaper shop in this area offhand...
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As a side-note, don't assume that you can buy those broken clips separately.. That's what I did with (similar) clips that tie the rear wiring harness to the rear sub-frame, when I did my gear swap. Found out the hard way that they only come with a complete wiring harness.. I had Gene send me some replacements (which was very cool, since he didn't even charge me, great guy); only problem is he cut them just like I did, so they were of no use! I just used some HD tie-raps, which turned out to be better / more secure / looked like factory install in the long run anyway..