"Just Jeepin'" (macintux)
10/11/2020 at 19:25 • Filed to: Snafu, electronics, audio, naked jeeping
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"Just Jeepin'" (macintux)
10/11/2020 at 19:25 • Filed to: Snafu, electronics, audio, naked jeeping | 1
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My radios tend not to last very long thanks to the frequent rain during the summer with the top off.
“That’s what marine radios are for,” I hear you say.
Well, I thought so too, but the unit I tried lasted less than one summer before buttons started failing, and I replaced it entirely by that winter. Now I just go with cheap units, so I don’t care so much if they die at a young age.
This last one managed to survive 2 or 3 years, and while lamenting its demise, someone here pointed out that a Bluetooth amp would allow me to run my audio directly from my phone while keeping the sensitive electronics hidden in my dash. Problem solved!
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Except, of course, for the human factor. I managed to lose an important fuse box screw, blow a fuse, and finally short out my battery trying to install it today. So, after 6 hours, I have a bunch of mostly-complete wiring, an amplifier that barely fits in my dash and probably isn’t blown, and a strong aversion to trying again.
Me, trying to crimp a strong metal butt connector with a feeble grip
shop-teacher
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 19:42 |
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That picture says a lot :)
Hopefully it works!
PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 19:50 |
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What’s your address, I need to ship you something.
/dontpostyouraddress
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> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 19:53 |
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I suggest disconnecting the battery before servicing electrical components in the future. Good luck and hope it turns out to be a successful endeavor.
Kiltedpadre
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 19:57 |
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I think it’s time for a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker and Velcro to hold it on the dash.
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Just Jeepin'
> This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja:
10/11/2020 at 20:00 |
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I did, it was upon assembly and testing that things went awry.
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Just Jeepin'
> shop-teacher
10/11/2020 at 20:00 |
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I’m honestly not sure I’ll ever try again. I’d rather live without audio than risk destroying what’s left of my electrical system.
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Just Jeepin'
> Kiltedpadre
10/11/2020 at 20:00 |
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That would work in a quieter vehicle.
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Kiltedpadre
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 20:10 |
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New plan then; buckle this beauty into your backseat.
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> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 20:12 |
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Ah, fun times.
Chariotoflove
> Kiltedpadre
10/11/2020 at 20:36 |
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Was thinking similar.
dogisbadob
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 20:45 |
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You drive with teh top off in the rain? That’s cool
Does it snow where you are? Do you drive like that in the snow? :o)
CivicWagonEngineer
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 20:53 |
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Regarding the picture, the problem is you aren’t using the right tool. This is what you need
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Just Jeepin'
> dogisbadob
10/11/2020 at 21:11 |
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All your questions are answered here: https://oppositelock.kinja.com/the-jeep-experience-part-3-rain-dance-1827789577
415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 21:29 |
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I was thinking of making a place under the dash of the truck to just hang this. I think my friend is putting a couple cigarette lighter sockets under there. These are waterproof and pretty loud, we had one on the side of a building doing graphics and it was impressive.
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dogisbadob
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 21:39 |
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Cool!
notsomethingstructural
> Just Jeepin'
10/11/2020 at 23:07 |
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One of the best purchases I ever made was a self-adjusting wire stripper. Holy fucking god I love that thing.