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Here's the same installation shot as in post #9 above after 5 labor-intensive minutes w/ a black Krylon paint pen. Didn't change anything w/ regard to the routing of the wires.
Maybe I'm missing something but I can control this via the head unit under settings....And put the exhaust under four different settings. Why would I need this?
Yes, you can change the NPP setting in the center screen, settings menu, but no matter what setting you choose, the valves will still close in various situations. Some people don't like that so they pull the fuse that controls the NPP system, which keeps them open all the time.
This device provides a way of "pulling the fuse" electronically, with the press of a button, or "putting the fuse back in" with another button press if you want return to the OEM settings.
Do you need it? Only you can decide that. If you haven't noticed that the valves still close even in the Track setting, or if that's of no concern to you, you don't need it.
OK, I have to ask. Why not just put a simple toggle switch under the dash in series with the fuse? That's what I plan to do.
Exactly what I did for my C6 NPP. It was just easier since the fuse box was under the carpet in front of the passenger footwell. Even had a How To PDF.
Just looked at that PDF and Theta's C7 current draw data. Made a diagram similar to what I had for my C6 along with some pics from the PDF. Two #18 size wires should be find since he measured 4 amps operating and estimated 10 amp inrush. But could use #16 that would handle 20 amps for that short length.
I put the switch in the the cut off bottom of an old stainless coffee mug and attached in the cup holder with Velcro. Made access easy with your right hand. Fished the wires through a small hole made in the front side of the cup holder with a stiff piece of wire from under the dash. There is a good video by Curb Alert showing how to route wires inside the cabin from the engine compartment. All wires would be hidden from the corner of the engine compartment as they go inside the car under the dash.
If you install take some pics. Thanks
An advantage of a simple switch is you can see if it's on or off and it's an instant change. Car starts however you have the switch position. For a quiet start, just keep the fuse connected as I also did in my C6 on the highway to stop objectionable drone.
Exactly what I did for my C6 NPP. It was just easier since the fuse box was under the carpet in front of the passenger footwell. Even had a How To PDF.
Just looked at that PDF and Theta's C7 current draw data. Made a diagram similar to what I had for my C6 along with some pics from the PDF. Two #18 size wires should be find since he measured 4 amps operating and estimated 10 amp inrush. But could use #16 that would handle 20 amps for that short length.
I put the switch in the the cut off bottom of an old stainless coffee mug and attached in the cup holder with Velcro. Made access easy with your right hand. Fished the wires through a small hole made in the front side of the cup holder with a stiff piece of wire from under the dash. There is a good video by Curb Alert showing how to route wires inside the cabin from the engine compartment. All wires would be hidden from the corner of the engine compartment as they go inside the car under the dash.
If you install take some pics. Thanks
An advantage of a simple switch is you can see if it's on or off and it's an instant change. Car starts however you have the switch position. For a quiet start, just keep the fuse connected as I also did in my C6 on the highway to stop objectionable drone.
Thanks, Jerry. That's just what I had in mind. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Thanks, Jerry. That's just what I had in mind. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Thanks,
There are three clips taken from the Curb Alert Video. It shows the right side trim that just pulls out or off with your hands and allows completely hiding the wires from the engine compartment into the passenger compartment. Could also do the same on the left side if desired.
Clips from Curb Alert install video show how to pull aside or remove trim to hide wires..
03-03-2017, 09:53 PM
