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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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I just picked up a shift light from summit today and was wondering what is the easiest way to install it??? It has 2 wire loops coming from the bottom of it that you clip for 4/6cyl cars, and i'm not sure if i'm supposed to tuck those back in or what.

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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I tucked mine in. You get the summit one??? I have that one.
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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yeah, it was like 35 bucks. i grabbed some summit sport wheels while i was there. Where did you route your wires, and which wires did you splice into??? did you run any through the firewall???
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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I put mine on the column, used Velcro to attach it, keeps it lower and then you can remove it to set the dial. I ran my wires thru the fire wall to the coil ground(the green coil wire), then hooked the positive up to a keyed source.
In the picture it was mounted with the bracket it came with, but I couldn't see to adjust the dial.....it sets lower now.

Old Dec 19, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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So what, it didn't come w/ instructions?[&:]
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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what about those 2 wires loops that are supposed to be cut if you have a 4/6 cyl car??? do i just stuff those back into the shift light or something???


It did come with instructions, but they are pretty much "install shift light, summit not responsible for your screw up"
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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Gotta link? Does it look like the proform one w/ the dial on the back?
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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where are ya goin to mount it outta curiousity? i always thought putting it in the vent looked the best
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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here's a link to it http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku

I'm either going to mount it on the steering column, or on the right side of the console, like to the right of the hazard lights button.
Old Dec 20, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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ok i just bought the same light like 5 min ago lol can u guy tell me where exactly each wire goes and whats a good key on source?



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