Date:         Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:56:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Just in Case: where to get a wiring harness
Comments: To: Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
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Jims right
I have seen kyles work he is a craftsman and quality you could not dupicalte
apples and oranges
Bob Donalds


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Akiba" <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:19 PM
Subject: Just in Case: where to get a wiring harness


> True it can be done for much less if you do it yourself, but most
> people can't, and of the people that can, most of them won't be able
> to do it to the same level as kyle. From each pin and terminal used to
> the wire type and everywhere in between, he knows the correct ways to
> build a good harness. That isn't to say it's not possible for less, or
> can't be a DIY project, but I guarantee the quality of the final
> product won't even come close to what he'll provide you with... and
> since you're only as strong as your weakest link, $400-$500 is great
> price for a harness done correctly.
>
> At least with the wbx lot's of the terminals and backshells are
> available in small quantities to DIYers which at least makes what
> you're talking about possible.
>
> Jim Akiba
>
> On 10/30/07, TC <trclark@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> and in the pocket book bigtime I asked when Bob mentioned this src
>> I think at time the had not done a wbx harness but speculated $400-500
>> I can tell you I did mine for wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy less
>> ..but my time well 2 -3 hrs afternoons including r&r
>>