> I really get the impression that Painless Wiring is really geared for
people doing hot rod kits in the garage. Since those vehicles often see
light duty at the weekends, it meets that need, but I would NOT recommend it
for daily driver or for extreme duty.<
Of course, the Painless leads are rated 60c higher for temperature than OME,
plus they are made out of nearly "crack proof" insulation materials - they
should last - and apparently the reason the wires are not that thick is
because they are really efficient at moving current..
I agree that they favor hot-rodders, but they make direct replacement kits
for Jeeps and Cruisers too. Extreme duty? Probably not, but people who are
that gung-ho should build custom whenever they can. Learn to weld; learn
electronics. Medium duty? That's what I'm shooting for, and I think I'll be
OK. Daily driver? Darn tootin'. The stuff in my kit was much nicer than the
wiring in any car I've ever owned, including my Rovers. If, on the odd
chance that this fails, it's so damn organized and well marked that I think
I'll be able to fix the bug fast.
A bad experience with a relay kit is one thing - yes, you would have been
better off asking the NAPA guys and doing it ad hoc - but a complete wiring
kit for a car that can be installed in about 5-6 hours is a fine thing. It
would have taken me days to do something half as good, and I'm already
pre-wired for *any* ancillaries I might add later.
You're the man, Perrone, and I value your opinion, but I'm not convinced
that the Painless kit is anything short of a great product. We'll see what
the future holds, though. I'll get back to you in 10 years.
Cheers,
Alex Maiolo
Chapel Hill NC
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