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Old 01-25-2012, 05:03 PM
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Just installed a castle motor and esc into my sc10. Wires need some kind of protection so they do not rub when running. Thinking some kind of flexible tubing that can wrap around wires. Help and thanks.
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Post a pic of your wiring please.
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Originally Posted by Murray100
Just installed a castle motor and esc into my sc10. Wires need some kind of protection so they do not rub when running. Thinking some kind of flexible tubing that can wrap around wires. Help and thanks.
Where do you have the wires roughted that they are rubbing bad enough to warrent protection. I have mine going thru the rear shock tower, thru the bumper support and the out to the motor. I have had it this way for 2 years and havent had a problem yet. Ive even let my daughter drive it for the past 6 months and still no problems. The sensor cable goes on the outside hole of the shock tower BTW.
I would just use a couple of zip ties to bundle it together if you are that worried about it.
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Not common, but if I have a spot I’m worried about I just toss on some heat shrink.
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I use that split plastic wire conduit....you can find it at Walmart, Radioshack, etc. I then use a few little zipties to hold it together
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Originally Posted by larlev
I use that split plastic wire conduit....you can find it at Walmart, Radioshack, etc. I then use a few little zipties to hold it together
That is what I was thinking but did not know how to explain it. Thanks again.
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zip tie them bitches. i got the same setup and do the same thing
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electrical tape is what I use.
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