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#1
The Fast Lane / Re: Formula 1 - 2020 + 2021
Last post by r0tor - May 05, 2024, 08:07:35 PM
L4NDO!!!!!
#2
The Garage / Re: Sub wiring
Last post by giant_mtb - May 05, 2024, 05:43:26 PM
'Least you got it all set! :rockon:
#3
The Garage / Re: Sub wiring
Last post by AutobahnSHO - May 05, 2024, 05:28:49 PM
Tried the negative and positive wires from the dashcam power cord- sub still stayed on.

The instructions for the "auto power on" button were counter-intuitive. I had to turn it off. Works perfectly now.
And yes, I've been messing with it this entire time since original post....
(sigh)
#4
The Fast Lane / Re: Formula 1 - 2020 + 2021
Last post by FoMoJo - May 05, 2024, 05:27:34 PM
Nice to see some competition.
#5
The Fast Lane / Re: Formula 1 - 2020 + 2021
Last post by CaminoRacer - May 05, 2024, 04:43:20 PM
Norris with his first win!  :golfclap:
#6
The Garage / Re: Sub wiring
Last post by AutobahnSHO - May 05, 2024, 03:59:48 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 05, 2024, 03:55:00 PMI've always had problems with auto on/off on subs not working properly.  I always just leave my subs on, but that's indoors where they are plugged in, so no big deal.

My guess would be connect it to the positive of the dash cam, but not entirely sure.  Either might work, as the sub is probably just looking for a change/spike in the current to trigger the switch.

If it were me, I'd wire in an in-line on/off switch that I control myself...though that might be kind of annoying in your DD, might forget sometimes, etc.

TL;DR, I'm not of much help.  Try it, see what happens. :huh: :lol:

LOL I'm very much of the same mindset- wife may or may not like manual on/off switch, she drives Mav to work most days. (I drive when we're together, or if it's definitely going to rain she or I will take minivan (instead of me driving Miata).
#7
The Garage / Re: Sub wiring
Last post by giant_mtb - May 05, 2024, 03:55:00 PM
I've always had problems with auto on/off on subs not working properly.  I always just leave my subs on, but that's indoors where they are plugged in, so no big deal.

My guess would be connect it to the positive of the dash cam, but not entirely sure.  Either might work, as the sub is probably just looking for a change/spike in the current to trigger the switch.

If it were me, I'd wire in an in-line on/off switch that I control myself...though that might be kind of annoying in your DD, might forget sometimes, etc.

TL;DR, I'm not of much help.  Try it, see what happens. :huh: :lol:
#8
The Garage / Sub wiring
Last post by AutobahnSHO - May 05, 2024, 03:14:58 PM
Bought a cheap sub for our Mav (which was supposed to have the upgraded stereo with extra speakers and sub but dealer messed up the 22-23 transition).

I have it all wired up and working but the high-gain inputs (tapped front speaker wires) is supposed to trigger it turning on, but it never turns off when the stereo turns off.

I have a dashcam wired to back window, I could splice that wire for the blue wire "input signal" for the sub. But would I connect to the positive or negative of the dashcam?...

Yes forgive my cheap engineering- I used the existing bracket behind the back seat with the cheap ($150) sub. Sounds pretty good but I don't want the battery dead from the sub always staying on....

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#9
⚡ Electric Power ⚡ / Re: EVs
Last post by giant_mtb - May 05, 2024, 12:29:58 PM
Waymo car turns onto road, proceeds to drive in the wrong direction against traffic.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6mGBJJRnto/?igsh=cDB0MmJ1aHJhNzM5
#10
The Mainstream Room / Re: Rode around in my cousin's...
Last post by Morris Minor - May 04, 2024, 08:40:51 PM
If you order a black limo in Europe, like as not a luxury minivan will show up, probably a Mercedes Sprinter type thing, with all the leather, captains' chairs, twiddly bits and trimmings.

(I had a big gripe with one I rode in in London. This particular one was configured with a couple of rear-facing seats - guaranteed to induce motion sickness)