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Old May 29, 2010 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by IS250TW
Yes you have to disconnect the airbag...
because the wires have to be thru and under the damper
Yep. You disconnect the airbag so the wires can go through, then there's another two connectors that you can easily unplug to get the wires to go through the middle. You'll see when you get to it.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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New mod to a mod. I drilled holes on each side and placed lead weights in holes added extra 4 oz overall, real nice feel, matbe a little heavy for some but no match for big manly men like us no??
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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lol i think imma experiment with pennies before i start drilling and doing anything permanent
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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It is a $30 part be adventurous, takes A LOT of pennies to equal the wt of a lead sinker!
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Old May 29, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by IS250TW
Yes you have to disconnect the airbag...
because the wires have to be thru and under the damper
Originally Posted by AznJason
Yep. You disconnect the airbag so the wires can go through, then there's another two connectors that you can easily unplug to get the wires to go through the middle. You'll see when you get to it.
Thanks...

Is it necessary to disconnect the battery?
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Old May 29, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
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Is it necessary to disconnect the battery?
no it's not, leaving the battery plugged will be fine
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Old May 29, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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No chance of popping the airbag?? I went safety mode and undid battery, sure would have been easier to not lose presets etc.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Thanks...

Is it necessary to disconnect the battery?
Originally Posted by IS250TW
no it's not, leaving the battery plugged will be fine
ALWAYS a rule of thumb, disconnect the battery when you are working with airbags. It is NOT safe. You might trigger the airbag when you plug the wires back into the airbag module.

It's common sense.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pocky
ALWAYS a rule of thumb, disconnect the battery when you are working with airbags. It is NOT safe. You might trigger the airbag when you plug the wires back into the airbag module.

It's common sense.
i know that it would be safe to disconnect the battery
but as i've seen other people, they didn't disconnect the battery
but it is true that for safety, its better to disconnect it
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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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Please please please disconnect the battery. If you get hit with the airbag while installing this, it could be the last thing you ever do.

Javier
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by IS250TW
i know that it would be safe to disconnect the battery
but as i've seen other people, they didn't disconnect the battery
but it is true that for safety, its better to disconnect it
If you see other people jump off the bridge, yet you know it's not a good idea. You'll do it anyway because everyone is doing it?

This is very dangerous. It's not good advice to tell others it's 'fine' to leave the battery connected while tampering with the airbag.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 01:44 AM
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Do they have a bungee cord when they're jumping? j/k j/k. Just disconnect the negative wire. Quick and easy.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by pocky
ALWAYS a rule of thumb, disconnect the battery when you are working with airbags. It is NOT safe. You might trigger the airbag when you plug the wires back into the airbag module.

It's common sense.
Originally Posted by javyLSU
Please please please disconnect the battery. If you get hit with the airbag while installing this, it could be the last thing you ever do.

Javier
Thanks guys ...
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Just installed after waiting 2+ weeks because it was on backorder. Took 20 minutes to install it, and took it for a drive. The difference in feel is barely noticeable, but still noticeable. Won't make it feel like turning a 335, but it's better. If only they made it heavier haha.
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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^ interesting... i guess i will pass
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