V1 Joe's 2009 F40 SS/TC #470

[jirwin]

Try loosening the little screw that holds the brake light sensor to the brake pedal. Add a little bit of play to relieve the stress should allow the brake light to turn off.

This is what I did before I realized I was missing a spacer on the master or something like that. I ovaled the hole out so I could "adjust" it myself without needing a stupid Tech2.

 

[comegetjoe]

Try loosening the little screw that holds the brake light sensor to the brake pedal. Add a little bit of play to relieve the stress should allow the brake light to turn off.

That was the first thing I tried. Its loose and free.

 

[comegetjoe]

This is what I did before I realized I was missing a spacer on the master or something like that. I ovaled the hole out so I could "adjust" it myself without needing a stupid Tech2.

That might work...

 

[comegetjoe]

So, somethings coming in the mail and I need some help in the form of links, youtube or forums for the following (maybe you've come across one that you remember) with pictures or clear videos.i can pause and rewind or reread.
-hood install with windshield,mounting under the hood, how does it clip in, how does it mount under the windshield area etc
-harnesses how to wrap shoulder belts around the rear bar
-button panel. I've got my resistors, just don't have a good look.on what goes where. I have to track down my parts too.

Desperately trying to remember what else. But the phone is falling from my hand as I doze off.

 

[Ross]

So, somethings coming in the mail and...
-button panel. I've got my resistors, just don't have a good look.on what goes where. I have to track down my parts too.

I believe that the LNF is the late mode wiring.
Button Panel wiring diagrams with cruise control. Info and Return buttons for the Drivers Information Center.

 

[Mahkoi]

Im pretty sure this is the video I used when I was wrapping my harness around the bar. Even if its not it shows it clearly.

 

[Gtstorey]

There are hundreds of sites that show how to wrap harnesses around bars. Probably including the manufacturer of the harness you have.

 

[comegetjoe]

Plated.
Now for insurance.

 

[ah.b.normal]

Plated.
Now for insurance.

WooHoo! Happy Days!! Insurance is nothing compared to convincing the state of anything! Looking forward to a video or two!

 

[comegetjoe]

Got the headlights figured out for wiring, just need to do it.
Brake light is a bad switch? Read a position one second and nothing but voltage on the scanner the next. Wouldn't calibrate. "Exceeds limits" was the error that kept coming up. Removed the switch and now it wont read a position when moved, only voltage. Codes for short circuit, brake position, ground. I didnt get the actual codes, but those were three that Scott rattled off.
Hella horns are mounted and work when prompted. Loud AF.
Intercooler supported with DF brackets. Still need to mount it so it doesnt move, but its not resting on the HPFP lines anymore.
I can't find my button panels. Must search harder. Maybe I never ordered them.

Insurance wants pictures. And that means completed. (for photos at least)
-wing
-seatbelts
-headlights
-hood
-exhaust

Did you guys drill/tap your BCM kick plate or use those self-tappers?

 

[Rttoys]

Did you guys drill/tap your BCM kick plate or use those self-tappers?

I just used self tapper on the bottom

 

[comegetjoe]

Headlights wired. Turn signal works on the mirror and on the Halo for thr headlight now. I had a blown fuse fornthe parking light which was the brown wire. I had to tap into the mirrors and run a single blinker power wire up from each mirror to each headlight to make it work.
Hella horns wired and mounted
Intercooler plumbed, bled and no longer resting on the valve cover.

That video Mahkoi posted makes the seatbelts look easy, just didnt have enough time this weekend.

Its soooo close, I can taste it...

 

[Markm]

Did you guys drill/tap your BCM kick plate or use those self-tappers?

I drilled holes and welded nuts to back side of the square tube but that was prior to powder coating

 

[comegetjoe]

Harnesses installed on the cross bar. Cake work.

I think I need one good push to get the car fixed fished up for pictures.

 

[ah.b.normal]

Harnesses installed on the cross bar. Cake work.

I think I need one good push to get the car fixed fished up for pictures.

I have noted that your grumpiness quotient modulates! I suspect you are just one of us that just never does not grumpy. Six of The Seven Dwarves didn't chase off Grumpy or Happy, it was just who they were. I'm cool wit dat.

 

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[YellowSedanMan]

How bad was getting this insured in Pennsylvania? I’ve always hold that it was really tough to get the inspection and insurance in PA. I’ve always contemplated getting or building a goblin but that’s my biggest hurtle I think.

 

[comegetjoe]

More car time + less idiots = less grumpy
Less car time + more idiots = more grumpy

 

[comegetjoe]

How bad was getting this insured in Pennsylvania? I’ve always hold that it was really tough to get the inspection and insurance in PA. I’ve always contemplated getting or building a goblin but that’s my biggest hurtle I think.

If insurance is your biggest hurdle, then perhaps a goblin is not for you. The process is next to painless.

 

[YellowSedanMan]

Insurance isn’t an issue for me but that’s what I’ve heard is people have issues with is finding someone to insure it I meant. Are you down towards like Harrisburg/York area?