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Old 03-28-10, 10:54 AM
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Ok, I've searched around in all the forums and couldnt really find a DIY on how to install a Apexi Neo. Do you drill through the firewall? If so how do you run the cords? I plan on using a boomslang harness, Does anybody have a good DIY out there or some help for me to install this thing. Thanks for the help Guys!
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i dont know how to install it you can cut a slot on the big gummet with a
x-acto knife and then use a coat hanger to run it in no biggy
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punch a slit in the rubber grommet below the brake booster reeioir. Tape a clothes hanger straightened out thru the slit and see where it comes out. should be in front of the brake pedal.
Tape your SFAC wire to it & pull it back into the engine side.
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Inside of the car
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^^^Okay Awesome thanks, But if im going to put it in my ashtray how do i get the wires through the center console to the ashtray?
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Originally Posted by TLcoats
^^^Okay Awesome thanks, But if im going to put it in my ashtray how do i get the wires through the center console to the ashtray?
really?

once u get the wires INTO the car just route them behind everything into the back of the center console...
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another great mod TL... did you get those sways?
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Originally Posted by sakataj
really?

once u get the wires INTO the car just route them behind everything into the back of the center console...

Yeah really, But how do you get that damn ashtray out?


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another great mod TL... did you get those sways?
I havnt got the sways yet, Im guna hold of for a while and let the mod bug cool down.
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Originally Posted by TLcoats
Yeah really, But how do you get that damn ashtray out?




I havnt got the sways yet, Im guna hold of for a while and let the mod bug cool down.
Yea your on fire dude... slow down LOL..
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Originally Posted by TLcoats
Yeah really, But how do you get that damn ashtray out?




I havnt got the sways yet, Im guna hold of for a while and let the mod bug cool down.
Here's what you want to do, my friend.

1. Turn the car on and move the shift **** down to neutral and put the parking brake on or if you want to be a real dare devil, hold the brakes while the car is in drive.
2. Open the ashtray so you can get a better grip on it.
3. Push down slightly and pull towards you. Wiggle it around a bit and it should pop right out.
4. Don't forget your car is in neutral/drive.

Post pics of the outcome.
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Mine had a hole in the firewall, just had to take out the rubber plug. It was big enough for the wires. I'll try to get a picture up later if you hadn't done it already. This installation from ashtray to engine bay is easier then you think.
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Originally Posted by TLcoats
Yeah really, But how do you get that damn ashtray out?
follow below....its really easy to remove the ashtray

Originally Posted by shvc1991
Here's what you want to do, my friend.

1. Turn the car on and move the shift **** down to neutral and put the parking brake on or if you want to be a real dare devil, hold the brakes while the car is in drive.
2. Open the ashtray so you can get a better grip on it.
3. Push down slightly and pull towards you. Wiggle it around a bit and it should pop right out.
4. Don't forget your car is in neutral/drive.
Originally Posted by denut-L
Mine had a hole in the firewall, just had to take out the rubber plug. It was big enough for the wires. I'll try to get a picture up later if you hadn't done it already. This installation from ashtray to engine bay is easier then you think.
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Thanks so much guys for the help!! I really appreciate it. I will post pics of my setup when i get my Neo, it should be here wednesday.

Im debating whether too install it in the ashtray or just mount it under the drivers pedals and such out of sight...
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just removed my center console, ashtray....it took under 5 mins... lol
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Check w/ Rock-a-Lex for pics of his Neo in the ashtray. I believe you have to a lot of cutting to get to fit in the ashtray door.
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