I recently got a 2008 Corvette with the NPP Exhaust.

I did some research on readily available wireless controls and came up with my own solution that is much cheaper while still retaining the coolness of a wireless control.

First you need to buy the wireless receiver with key fobs. The one that I used I got from Newegg.com - it's called the Logisys Computer RM01 12V Remote Control Molex Connector Kit. It retails for like $12.99.

Depending on the maximum AMP rating on the RM01, you can also find a RM02 that is usually only a few bucks more that's rated to 15 AMPS of something like that. Newegg doesn't sell them, but I've seen them all over the place


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RM02 Sources (OR THERE ARE LIKE A MILLION OF THEM LISTED ON THAT HUGE AUCTION SITE - search for Logisys RM02)

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Item # 46044 - Mini Fuse Circuit Tap $8.05

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Item # 37065 - Mini Tapper Fuse Clip Push On $0.10

I also used a ring terminal that I had laying around for the ground wire connections.

Basically I ran the red wire from the wireless receiver to the red wire end of the mini fuse circuit tap. I put a 10A fuse on the one end of the circuit tap and used the mini tapper fuse clip connected to the white wire coming out of the wireless receiver right next to the 10A fuse on the left side of the fuse connection. The 2 black wires coming out of the wireless receiver were connected together with the ring connector and screwed into a grounded screw spot under the dash.

The mini fuse end of the circuit tap was inserted into the fuse slot that everyone talks about removing to disable the NPP system.

Bingo, now you can turn the exhaust on and off wirelessly!

 

smart...you just saved
alot of people
alot of money

 

Good job.

 

Very nice!!

 

I know a guy who charges $1.00 for information like this....

 

 

I have mixed emotions on this - I will look to save $ where possible, but like to see vendors support us and our cars - maybe we can have the best of both worlds with postings like these helping to keep down the Corvette tax!

 

I agree. I'm not trying to take $ away from anyone. There is also the risk of screwing something up if you don't know what you are doing. The commercially available options are good for those that don't like to tinker. I do like to tinker and to be honest, there isn't much rocket science behind this solution.

If someone else can save a few bucks and has the desire to do it themselves?? They should at least have the option right?

 

 

I appreciate the information. I still prefer to pay one of our vendors for a complete kit.

The difference in cost is not much and I know I have the technical support should something be needed.

Thanks for the heads up. I probably should save the few dollars and do it the way you suggest but I'll probably just buy a kit from one of the vendors here..

I can't figure out why one vendor sells his at 45 dollars and another sells his for 90 though..

Anybody know what the difference in kits is (besides the price)

Thanks in advance.

 

this is exactly what I did and it is the same as the high priced unit. Matter of fact look at the pictures ; their identical. My total cost about $20. Dont let the scaredicats bluff you away with that battery drain bs.
One down side about driving in the open mode ; it makes you want to push the gas pedal down more to hear that pure cool sound.

 

That would be the "user tax" more fun = more gas

 

 

For the DIY this is great. For ones that cant or dont want to can buy the premade ones.

 

Hey Ed don't worry too much.

Most that are going to actually spend hours finding, ordering, then assembling the parts to make the knock off W2M switch would more than likely be to cheap to buy from you anyways.

I've had way more than $90 worth of pleasure from my W2M switch I'll tell you that!

Agreed the idea is what matters, copies are much easier.

Thank you Ed

 

Not trying to attack anything... Just pointing out an alternative. Is that wrong? I can't help that the parts are readily and easily available at a multitude of places.

 

My take is this: I could buy the parts from a couple of different places, possibly get them at different times, spend my time putting it together, then if it doesn't work, try to figure it out and if I can't, return both for replacement.

Or I can buy mine from Pipedreams and pay a little more, sure, but I get it in a couple of days, hook it up in 2 minutes, and if I have any problems, Ed ships me a new one.

I gladly paid for that service.

 

A simple relay...nothing inovative about it.
I prefer a footswitch... who needs another remote to fumble with....
keep it simple...my opinion.

 

I especially liked the post "you just saved alot of people alot of money" Yea, about the cost of a tank of gas and a few hours of extra time. Thanks for this "valuable" info.

 

glad to see this thread is back